Finally, installed xmas mods
01-21-2009, 02:10 PM
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Not really mods......more like accessory additions, I guess.
Matte black grilles from Trinity. A little too much black for me with the car being black, So I decided to make a hybrid version. I used the black matte frames, mixed with the original black/ chrome slat inserts. I think it looks pretty good.....what does everyone think?
Other xmas goodie from the wife was the rear bumper reflectors............
Thats it...nothing very exciting, but it's a start
Matte black grilles from Trinity. A little too much black for me with the car being black, So I decided to make a hybrid version. I used the black matte frames, mixed with the original black/ chrome slat inserts. I think it looks pretty good.....what does everyone think?
Other xmas goodie from the wife was the rear bumper reflectors............
Thats it...nothing very exciting, but it's a start
01-21-2009, 03:11 PM
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Looks nice!! 
Every Mod brings us closer to that "Ideal" E60 we all have in our minds!! 
Every Mod brings us closer to that "Ideal" E60 we all have in our minds!!
01-21-2009, 03:12 PM
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I like what you've done with the matte black surround + chrome/black slats.
I may pick-up a used set of the chrome grills since I sold my original set.
I may pick-up a used set of the chrome grills since I sold my original set.
01-21-2009, 03:20 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White on Black interior, Sport and Premium Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Mtec V2.1 angel eyes,Hoen Fog Lights, Full M-Tech kit, ACS pedals, LED plate lights, CF Steering Wheel badge, CF Titanium trim, OE
nice! every mod even if its just minor make you excited about your car so its all good
01-21-2009, 03:47 PM
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Dude, those rear bumper reflectors are gonna have you racing M5s in no time! 
Looks good man...
Looks good man...
01-21-2009, 04:37 PM
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Thanks for the + feedback everyone!
The chrome/ black OE slats on the matte black frames adds just enough contrast against the black car ,in my opinion.
I know the mods are ever so slight.....but I got to start somewhere....more to come for sure!
The chrome/ black OE slats on the matte black frames adds just enough contrast against the black car ,in my opinion.
I know the mods are ever so slight.....but I got to start somewhere....more to come for sure!
01-21-2009, 08:32 PM
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Nice! Keep on modding!! 
01-21-2009, 09:08 PM
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I really like the hybrid grilles, I agree with you that it would otherwise be a little much being all black. Unless you are going for that blacked out look, then I can appreciate it. On my silver car, it is very easy for mods like this to make it look cheap - black and white cars are more forgiving in my opinion.
