FIRST MODS TO MY e61
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HELLO
Because of this forum I started modding...SO THANK YOU
This weekend I installed 6000k HID fogs and some interior leds + RDash license plate leds. (thanks brabusw209amg
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Those HID fogs are awesome...
I really like the OEM interior lighting so I only changed the rear underdoor lights and the trunk lights to leds.
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-hid_fogs.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91595d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-hid_fogs.jpg)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-license_leds___hid_fogs.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91596d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-license_leds___hid_fogs.jpg)
I?m happy with the outcome of those underdoor leds. IMO the front doesn?t need anything more than those mirror puddle lights already existing
Sorry about the picture quality.
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4736.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91597d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4736.jpg)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4735.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91598d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4735.jpg)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4733.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91599d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4733.jpg)
There?s a huge difference in the trunk
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4741.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91600d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4741.jpg)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4740.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91601d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4740.jpg)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4715.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91602d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4715.jpg)
And then some minor thing i did...
We have a lot of insects around here and because I?m driving a lot I decided to cover the radiator & the aftercooler with the stainless steel net.
Here its brand new and still clean...
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4351.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91603d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4351.jpg)
With this it stays like that
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4355.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91604d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4355.jpg)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4358.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91605d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4358.jpg)
The net is barely visible with the grills on...you need to get very close to see it.
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4363.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91606d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4363.jpg)
Next mods will be done after the winter.
Because of this forum I started modding...SO THANK YOU
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This weekend I installed 6000k HID fogs and some interior leds + RDash license plate leds. (thanks brabusw209amg
![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
Those HID fogs are awesome...
I really like the OEM interior lighting so I only changed the rear underdoor lights and the trunk lights to leds.
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-hid_fogs.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91595d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-hid_fogs.jpg)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-license_leds___hid_fogs.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91596d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-license_leds___hid_fogs.jpg)
I?m happy with the outcome of those underdoor leds. IMO the front doesn?t need anything more than those mirror puddle lights already existing
![Think](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/think.gif)
Sorry about the picture quality.
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4736.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91597d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4736.jpg)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4735.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91598d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4735.jpg)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4733.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91599d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4733.jpg)
There?s a huge difference in the trunk
![Embarrassment](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/ohmy.gif)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4741.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91600d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4741.jpg)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4740.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91601d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4740.jpg)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4715.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91602d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4715.jpg)
And then some minor thing i did...
We have a lot of insects around here and because I?m driving a lot I decided to cover the radiator & the aftercooler with the stainless steel net.
Here its brand new and still clean...
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4351.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91603d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4351.jpg)
With this it stays like that
![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4355.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91604d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4355.jpg)
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4358.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91605d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4358.jpg)
The net is barely visible with the grills on...you need to get very close to see it.
![FIRST MODS TO MY e61-img_4363.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/91606d1482365840t-first-mods-my-e61-img_4363.jpg)
Next mods will be done after the winter.
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Excellent Mika!
Those lights look great and I'm glad you also shared some pics of that net you put down there
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I have to upgrade the interior LEDs and license plate LEDs when I get back from Vierum?ki. And then we'll take some photos!
Those lights look great and I'm glad you also shared some pics of that net you put down there
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I have to upgrade the interior LEDs and license plate LEDs when I get back from Vierum?ki. And then we'll take some photos!
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
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The 6000K and R-dash make so much difference as do the interior lights.
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smart move
i got all lights from john, 6000K headlight, 8000K fog, interior package, ultimate license plate
they are all nice
i got all lights from john, 6000K headlight, 8000K fog, interior package, ultimate license plate
they are all nice
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Looks great ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
Smart idea with the under-door lights. Do they give a lot more light around the car than the standard ones?
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Smart idea with the under-door lights. Do they give a lot more light around the car than the standard ones?
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THANK YOU GUYS
Those rear under door leds are a bit brighter, but that 9SMD led at the trunk lid is bright
. Gives much more light combined with those two leds at the trunk sidepanels.
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1025633' date='Oct 6 2009, 09:26 AM
Looks great ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
Smart idea with the under-door lights. Do they give a lot more light around the car than the standard ones?
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Smart idea with the under-door lights. Do they give a lot more light around the car than the standard ones?
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Today I changed OEM black kidneys...I love them!!!
Here´s the result.
Now I´m just waiting for the KW3 and Breytons to arrive...have to wait until the end of this month and its killing me
Here´s the result.
Now I´m just waiting for the KW3 and Breytons to arrive...have to wait until the end of this month and its killing me
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Get out of this site with that tractor! Hahaha!
Just kidding man you know it
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I'm just waiting V_therussian chiming in when he hears about your KW3 plans...![Whistling](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/whistling.gif)
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Just kidding man you know it
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I'm just waiting V_therussian chiming in when he hears about your KW3 plans...
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
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Coming together nicely ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
Its going to look great with the KW3 and Breytons...
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Its going to look great with the KW3 and Breytons...