Exterior Mods done!
04-08-2006, 04:55 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
I want to thank all the many e60 members that helped me by providing all the answers I needed. I used the search feature a lot. 
A few of the members that influenced my look are Lomag, ryclark, jsal, SubterFUSE, and rodybmw. It helped that SubterFUSE and rodybmw has the exact same color and model as mine. So, I got the chance to preview their mods before deciding whether to include it in mine. And if you all look, the only difference between my car and SubterFUSE & rodybmw are my rims. Thanks again guys for sharing!
A few of the members that influenced my look are Lomag, ryclark, jsal, SubterFUSE, and rodybmw. It helped that SubterFUSE and rodybmw has the exact same color and model as mine. So, I got the chance to preview their mods before deciding whether to include it in mine. And if you all look, the only difference between my car and SubterFUSE & rodybmw are my rims. Thanks again guys for sharing!
04-08-2006, 05:52 AM
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jiio, the car looks amazing 
I love the whole package. I know what you mean with the mod bug- I thought I'd start with one thing and go slow and all of a sudden I'm ordering like mad. 
Good luck to you on working the performance mods.
I love the whole package. I know what you mean with the mod bug- I thought I'd start with one thing and go slow and all of a sudden I'm ordering like mad. Good luck to you on working the performance mods.
04-08-2006, 07:20 AM
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
looks great..keep up the good work.
04-08-2006, 09:35 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Hi all,
Just got back from the BMW rally in Santa Barbara aka bimmerfest 2006. What a long day! Got some good feedback about my car. One was that it would appear I would not have to lower my car. Looks fine as is. Another suggestion is to add spacers to the rear to make the tires flush with the wheel well. I agree for a well balanced look but I'm a little hestitant. Nevertheless, I will give it a shot. There goes that mod bug biting again! Will probably add 15mm spacers. I have heard from members here that spacers can be bad. Got to find out for myself.
As for performance mods, Singh Autosports and Eurobahn offer the same re-mapping of the ECUs for $799. They were actually at the same vendor booth. I was told they (Eurobahn) can do it in a couple of hours while you wait if you were to take your car in. There is no kind of soldering involved. I guess I will look into Upsolute as well as another option. I'm not holding my breath for Dinan to offer anything soon. Powerchip was being distributed by Evosport for $1490. Umm... pass. Damn mod bug, stop biting me!
On a side note, I will be posting all the pictures of the e60s I saw at the rally as well as some questionable badges on some cars. I recognised jsal's beast and met Merzbow. Merzbow, your car rocks! He turned up the bass to the point my hair was vibrating
Just got back from the BMW rally in Santa Barbara aka bimmerfest 2006. What a long day! Got some good feedback about my car. One was that it would appear I would not have to lower my car. Looks fine as is. Another suggestion is to add spacers to the rear to make the tires flush with the wheel well. I agree for a well balanced look but I'm a little hestitant. Nevertheless, I will give it a shot. There goes that mod bug biting again! Will probably add 15mm spacers. I have heard from members here that spacers can be bad. Got to find out for myself.
As for performance mods, Singh Autosports and Eurobahn offer the same re-mapping of the ECUs for $799. They were actually at the same vendor booth. I was told they (Eurobahn) can do it in a couple of hours while you wait if you were to take your car in. There is no kind of soldering involved. I guess I will look into Upsolute as well as another option. I'm not holding my breath for Dinan to offer anything soon. Powerchip was being distributed by Evosport for $1490. Umm... pass. Damn mod bug, stop biting me!
On a side note, I will be posting all the pictures of the e60s I saw at the rally as well as some questionable badges on some cars. I recognised jsal's beast and met Merzbow. Merzbow, your car rocks! He turned up the bass to the point my hair was vibrating
04-08-2006, 11:15 PM
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Perfect look. Your monster is awesome!! 
My advice: Put a 12-14 mm spacers at the rear wheels. (at least 10mm)
Then, your back view will be wider - sportier - wilder.
Nick
My advice: Put a 12-14 mm spacers at the rear wheels. (at least 10mm)
Then, your back view will be wider - sportier - wilder.
Nick
04-08-2006, 11:22 PM
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My Ride: 520d M-sport - Steptronic - Carbon Black - Auburn Leather - Mem Seat - Cup Holders - Nav Pro - Light Pack - Dim/folding mirrors - Adv Airco - PDC - Aux/in - Non-smoke pack - De-badged - Delivery Mar 31, 2006
Originally Posted by jiio' post='266342' date='Apr 8 2006, 02:34 PM
Sawadee kup 525iSE,
In addition to the M-tech body and M5 rims, I have the M5 rear lip spoiler and trunk cover. Notice that my keyhole is gone.
In addition to the M-tech body and M5 rims, I have the M5 rear lip spoiler and trunk cover. Notice that my keyhole is gone.
makes me speechlessWonderful eye for detail, your david copperfield act for your key hole
Is it just moved behind the licenseplate, or did you get rid of it alltogether?