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01-05-2007, 08:27 AM

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My Ride: Fully loaded Dinan Tuned E60 545i Sports Sedan, featuring Dinan high flow intake system, Dinan free flow exhaust, Dinan high flow throttle body, Dinan Stage 3 Performance Engine Management Software, Dinan camber plates, Dinan carbon fiber strut tower brace, Dinan 19" lightweight forged wheelset, Dinan/Brembo GT big brake system, Dinan Polished Aluminum Pedal Kit, BMW "M" footrest, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT's, OEM rear deck spoiler, OEM sun/wind deflector, OEM illuminated BMW door sills, debadged (official "Dinan 5 badging"/emblem earned).

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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='373921' date='Jan 5 2007, 10:52 AM

I agree with your thinking. I also respect the fact that you followed the Dinan philosophy of being understated. Everytime I go there, I think my car is the "flashiest" and I kinda feel out of place...haha. The only visible mod for most cars there are the Dinan wheels but I'm sure quite a few of them got superchargers under the hood that would blow my car away.

BTW, I was wondering how come you didn't get their suspension?

Hey there!

Again, nothing to feel bad about or even out of place. Some folks like things hot. Others not so hot, but it's all good any way you slice.

Speaking of preferences and understated looks, I even applied those BMW roundel emblem covers over my Dinan wheel centercovers (is that what you call them?). Again, in keeping with a totally stock appearance. So, aside from the Dinan logo embossed over their exhaust, everything is pretty much incognito on my overall external setup. Most people at first glance would think I'm stock and I like that.

Regarding the Dinan suspension pack, I'm actually more than happy with the current stock/sports pack setup. The overall drive and handling is mighty sweet already. With my upgraded wheels, camber plates and strut bar up front, coupled with my relatively granny way of driving anyway (okay, I admit it's true), my current setup is probably 'more' car than I could ever need or use.

This said, watch me pull the trigger one day and get that sublime Dinan setup with the JRZ dampers. Ha ha. What a hypocrite.

Isn't the 'itch' of modding fabulous??? You got to love it.

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01-05-2007, 08:40 AM

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My Ride: 2004 BMW E60 525dA - Comf. seat, Hi-Fi Logic7, Navi prof, carphone prof, seat ventilation, Dynamic Drive, Active steering ++ Retrofits:- 9x20 & 10x20 BMW Style 101 w/ 255/30 ZR20 and 305/25 ZR20- 35/35 H&R sport springs - M-sport package- M5 trunk li

M5 frontbumper, M5 sideskirts, M-tech rearbumper, M5 Trunk lid finisher, 19" SA 17 with 235/35 ZR19 and 265/30 ZR 19, M tech floormats, E60 sportmirrors (hamann look), Extrior colours (metallic) bumpers, sideskirts, mirrors, grill...., Nokian Hakkapelita RSi wintertyres..

I has spend aorund 9 039,99 USD or 6 867,63 EUR++

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01-05-2007, 08:52 AM

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I've just spent in the region of $10k
Wheels: $5.6k
Coilovers: $2k
M-tech kit: $2.9k
Sprintbooster: $250
M5 trunk finisher: $279? (I forgot >_>)

+ the installation fees..

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01-05-2007, 09:43 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 ----------------------------------------- 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

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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='373810' date='Jan 4 2007, 10:31 PM

2007:
//MMMMMYYY GOODNESSSSSS

???? hehehe

If you don't get a M5 this year, the VF Engineering supercharger is in your future. Guess where I was at yesterday?

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01-05-2007, 09:46 AM

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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 ï¿½116-styleï¿½ 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: ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130, ï¿½ 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 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber , ï¿½ 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 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( ï¿½ 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111 ï¿½ 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) ï¿½ ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports) ï¿½ ///M pack rear ï¿½ HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm. most improtant: ï¿½real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3 ï¿½ CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows). ï¿½ 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 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange) ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! E60.net Clings Still to do list;-): ï¿½ Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com). ï¿½ 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!

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in 2007 may be it will be finished but I have at least two versions that I dream of and one costs more than another... will see, once ready will post

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01-05-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='373967' date='Jan 5 2007, 10:43 AM

If you don't get a M5 this year, the VF Engineering supercharger is in your future. Guess where I was at yesterday?

So where's the update from what you've learned???

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01-05-2007, 11:11 AM

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My Ride: 545i Sport

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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='373712' date='Jan 4 2007, 02:15 PM

Another $400 for Coilover install today

How much did you spend for Mods/Upgrade?-coilover_done.jpg

Done, but with rubbing issue on rear tires(w/ passengers in the rear seat). I have to take the 12mm spacers off :thumbsdown: .

Compare it with my old sig picture below.