First Mod on a 550i?
07-15-2009, 12:01 PM
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My Ride: 550i Manual Sport
Model Year: 2007
Engine: 4.8 L N62 V8
I am a few days away from owning a 2007 BMW 550i (manual 6 speed). What do you guys recommend for my first modification?
07-15-2009, 12:05 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by skeematics' post='943095' date='Jul 15 2009, 01:01 PM
I am a few days away from owning a 2007 BMW 550i (manual 6 speed). What do you guys recommend for my first modification?
As most here will probably agree - WHEELS. Everything exterior goes off the wheels chosen, at least IMHO - contact member myfootsmells or nerweezy
BTW, A big welcome to the forum, great choice with the 550. The wheels will be the first of many mods.
07-15-2009, 01:02 PM
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My Ride: 2004 SMG 545i
silver grey metallic / bamboo anthracite / black leather
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I think the answer to that question will depend on how much you want to spend on this new mod, and would you prefer styling mods or performance mods?
wheels could run you anywhere from the $2000 to $4000 range.
M-tech kits are also around 1500 unpainted to 2500 painted.
HID fogs, HID Angel Eyes, window tints, blacked out emblems and roundels...
All are good style mods, but again it depends on what you want to spend.
As for performance...
Sprint Booster, RPI scoop and filter, RPI exhaust, RPI tune...
Contact member Nerweezy. He works at trinity autosport and will help you with whatever you need.
wheels could run you anywhere from the $2000 to $4000 range.
M-tech kits are also around 1500 unpainted to 2500 painted.
HID fogs, HID Angel Eyes, window tints, blacked out emblems and roundels...
All are good style mods, but again it depends on what you want to spend.
As for performance...
Sprint Booster, RPI scoop and filter, RPI exhaust, RPI tune...
Contact member Nerweezy. He works at trinity autosport and will help you with whatever you need.
07-15-2009, 01:08 PM
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My Ride: 2009 Alpine White e92 M3
My order would be wheels, coilovers or springs, SB, scoops, RPI exhaust or Quad conversion, splitter/diffuser if it's M-tech, black grills, roof/trunk spoilers, trunk finisher, HID AE's, M5 mirrors, Vorsteiner hood, LCI tail/head lights and you should be ready to go! 
07-15-2009, 01:08 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i
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Originally Posted by eurotunerM3' post='943173' date='Jul 15 2009, 05:02 PM
I think the answer to that question will depend on how much you want to spend on this new mod, and would you prefer styling mods or performance mods?
wheels could run you anywhere from the $2000 to $4000 range.
M-tech kits are also around 1500 unpainted to 2500 painted.
HID fogs, HID Angel Eyes, window tints, blacked out emblems and roundels...
All are good style mods, but again it depends on what you want to spend.
As for performance...
Sprint Booster, RPI scoop and filter, RPI exhaust, RPI tune...
Contact member Nerweezy. He works at trinity autosport and will help you with whatever you need.
wheels could run you anywhere from the $2000 to $4000 range.
M-tech kits are also around 1500 unpainted to 2500 painted.
HID fogs, HID Angel Eyes, window tints, blacked out emblems and roundels...
All are good style mods, but again it depends on what you want to spend.
As for performance...
Sprint Booster, RPI scoop and filter, RPI exhaust, RPI tune...
Contact member Nerweezy. He works at trinity autosport and will help you with whatever you need.
Welcome to the forum!
07-15-2009, 01:23 PM
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welcome, nice selection.
+1 on speaking with nerweezy.
I would say trunk and roof spoilers are essential. Followed by wheels (depending on what wheels you have now)
post pics
+1 on speaking with nerweezy.
I would say trunk and roof spoilers are essential. Followed by wheels (depending on what wheels you have now)
post pics
07-15-2009, 01:26 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
If you want to start small and act quickly:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...60&start=60
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...60&start=60
07-15-2009, 01:32 PM
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
Originally Posted by eurotunerM3' post='943173' date='Jul 15 2009, 05:02 PM
I think the answer to that question will depend on how much you want to spend on this new mod, and would you prefer styling mods or performance mods?
wheels could run you anywhere from the $2000 to $4000 range.
M-tech kits are also around 1500 unpainted to 2500 painted.
HID fogs, HID Angel Eyes, window tints, blacked out emblems and roundels...
All are good style mods, but again it depends on what you want to spend.
As for performance...
Sprint Booster, RPI scoop and filter, RPI exhaust, RPI tune...
Contact member Nerweezy. He works at trinity autosport and will help you with whatever you need.
wheels could run you anywhere from the $2000 to $4000 range.
M-tech kits are also around 1500 unpainted to 2500 painted.
HID fogs, HID Angel Eyes, window tints, blacked out emblems and roundels...
All are good style mods, but again it depends on what you want to spend.
As for performance...
Sprint Booster, RPI scoop and filter, RPI exhaust, RPI tune...
Contact member Nerweezy. He works at trinity autosport and will help you with whatever you need.
07-15-2009, 01:33 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by melimel' post='943218' date='Jul 15 2009, 02:32 PM
+1.. what he said.. all depends on the cash flow
I dunno Mel, does that really stop any of us?