E60 trunk keyhole
10-28-2005, 10:03 AM
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Why do they have a rear keyhole on the E60 to unlock the trunk. THE NEW 3, and x series do not have this. Maybe its just me, but I think it looks cheap and out of place. 
10-28-2005, 10:10 AM
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I don't think it's that big of a deal at all, but if you do, you might be interested in:
http://bumperplugs.com/
Specifically, the keyhole plugs:
http://bumperplugs.com/products.html
http://bumperplugs.com/
Specifically, the keyhole plugs:
http://bumperplugs.com/products.html
10-28-2005, 10:22 AM
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If you don't like the keyhole, just install the M5 trunk finisher. No keyhole after the installation.
10-28-2005, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by das' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:10 PM
I don't think it's that big of a deal at all, but if you do, you might be interested in:
http://bumperplugs.com/
Specifically, the keyhole plugs:
http://bumperplugs.com/products.html
http://bumperplugs.com/
Specifically, the keyhole plugs:
http://bumperplugs.com/products.html
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Thanks, I already ordered the plugs.
10-28-2005, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:22 PM
If you don't like the keyhole, just install the M5 trunk finisher.? No keyhole after the installation.
[snapback]190098[/snapback]
10-28-2005, 11:18 AM
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530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by katheikia' date='Oct 28 2005, 07:55 PM
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:22 PM']If you don't like the keyhole, just install the M5 trunk finisher.? No keyhole after the installation.
[snapback]190098[/snapback]
I tell you ... IT IS A MUST!!!
show me the keyhole on the trunk, I send you a real M5
10-28-2005, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ats77' date='Oct 28 2005, 03:18 PM
[quote name='katheikia' date='Oct 28 2005, 07:55 PM']
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:22 PM']If you don't like the keyhole, just install the M5 trunk finisher.? No keyhole after the installation.
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:22 PM']If you don't like the keyhole, just install the M5 trunk finisher.? No keyhole after the installation.
[snapback]190098[/snapback]
I tell you ... IT IS A MUST!!!
Attachment 11914
show me the keyhole on the trunk, I send you a real M5
[snapback]190120[/snapback]
[/quote]Is it under the BMW badge?
Do I win? 
10-28-2005, 12:49 PM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by katheikia' date='Oct 28 2005, 09:32 PM
[quote name='ats77' date='Oct 28 2005, 03:18 PM']
[quote name='katheikia' date='Oct 28 2005, 07:55 PM']
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:22 PM']If you don't like the keyhole, just install the M5 trunk finisher.? No keyhole after the installation.
[quote name='katheikia' date='Oct 28 2005, 07:55 PM']
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:22 PM']If you don't like the keyhole, just install the M5 trunk finisher.? No keyhole after the installation.
[snapback]190098[/snapback]
I tell you ... IT IS A MUST!!!
Attachment 11914
show me the keyhole on the trunk, I send you a real M5
[snapback]190120[/snapback]
[/quote]Is it under the BMW badge?
Do I win? [snapback]190177[/snapback]
[/quote]for e63 there is the key under the emblem
but for e60...
sorry the cover just under the chrome name of my dealer...is the M5 trunk finisher 300 bux and it covers your trunk, smooth look, security-I only open w remote, nobody can stick in anything...
sorry no M5
10-28-2005, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ats77' date='Oct 28 2005, 04:49 PM
[quote name='katheikia' date='Oct 28 2005, 09:32 PM']
[quote name='ats77' date='Oct 28 2005, 03:18 PM']
[quote name='katheikia' date='Oct 28 2005, 07:55 PM']
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:22 PM']If you don't like the keyhole, just install the M5 trunk finisher.? No keyhole after the installation.
[quote name='ats77' date='Oct 28 2005, 03:18 PM']
[quote name='katheikia' date='Oct 28 2005, 07:55 PM']
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:22 PM']If you don't like the keyhole, just install the M5 trunk finisher.? No keyhole after the installation.
[snapback]190098[/snapback]
I tell you ... IT IS A MUST!!!
Attachment 11914 Attachment 11916
show me the keyhole on the trunk, I send you a real M5
[snapback]190120[/snapback]
[/quote]Is it under the BMW badge?
Do I win? [snapback]190177[/snapback]
[/quote]for e63 there is the key under the emblem
but for e60...
sorry the cover just under the chrome name of my dealer...is the M5 trunk finisher 300 bux and it covers your trunk, smooth look, security-I only open w remote, nobody can stick in anything...
sorry no M5
[snapback]190185[/snapback]
[/quote]Cool were can I get that?