I was told thet I MUST accessorize!!
03-14-2007, 01:34 PM
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My Ride: "Angel I's" 2005 525i Debadged, Remote Homelink, Full Burl Package, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, BMW Wheel Stems, Biege Rubba Matz, EURO Tag, Dual Zone Vents, Automatic Car Ventilation, Rescue Kit. Due up: Aux Input, TINT, and K&N Filter and some Zaino LOVE for my Angel.
I had a few friends see my Angel for the first time and they had a couple of comments. It never ceases to amaze me that people just can't be happy for you when you have a NEW "Whip" (HOTT RIDE").
Comments not particularly in order as stated:
1. "I would have gotten the 745!!"
2. "You have to get some rims on it."
3. "You HAVE to tint it up."
4. "It looks like an old man Beema."
5. "It's clean, sweet interior"..(Dakota Leather Biege).
6. "You don't have NAV?"
7. "People I know said they would rather have a Benz!"
AT times I would call some of these statements .."HATERation".
But looking at what they are driving, C230 Benz, Chevy Yukon, other stuff, I let it go as just comments.
Here's my look at it. I'm not rich, I work hard for a livin' and would like to direct my funds elsewhere, ie: Studio Upgrades,
another hooptie and other things. But that aside, even if I had expendable income to do upgrades, I just like my car clean and original. The Porsche was original, and I just think that more expensive cars should be kept natural. First reason.......resale. Whether privately or trade-in, some upgrades ar a loss in the end. I don't intend to keep it longer than 50K or BEFORE the warranty expires. 2. My tint may not be what another wants, 3. rims included. Now I have to keep rims and try to sell them, more than likely at a loss.
I COULD see rims, and you guys have done EXCELLENT work on your cars, but when you trade it or sell it, do you intend on getting you REAL cost for the mods? I can justify convenience mods, AUX input, lighting upgrades (minus angel eyes...too much money for bulbs), and maybe some trimming.
The question...FINALLY is:
Who's NATURAL
Who's MOD lovers
The Porsche GT is a fantasy, until I get a record deal!!!!!
Comments not particularly in order as stated:
1. "I would have gotten the 745!!"
2. "You have to get some rims on it."
3. "You HAVE to tint it up."
4. "It looks like an old man Beema."
5. "It's clean, sweet interior"..(Dakota Leather Biege).
6. "You don't have NAV?"
7. "People I know said they would rather have a Benz!"
AT times I would call some of these statements .."HATERation".
But looking at what they are driving, C230 Benz, Chevy Yukon, other stuff, I let it go as just comments.
Here's my look at it. I'm not rich, I work hard for a livin' and would like to direct my funds elsewhere, ie: Studio Upgrades,
another hooptie and other things. But that aside, even if I had expendable income to do upgrades, I just like my car clean and original. The Porsche was original, and I just think that more expensive cars should be kept natural. First reason.......resale. Whether privately or trade-in, some upgrades ar a loss in the end. I don't intend to keep it longer than 50K or BEFORE the warranty expires. 2. My tint may not be what another wants, 3. rims included. Now I have to keep rims and try to sell them, more than likely at a loss.
I COULD see rims, and you guys have done EXCELLENT work on your cars, but when you trade it or sell it, do you intend on getting you REAL cost for the mods? I can justify convenience mods, AUX input, lighting upgrades (minus angel eyes...too much money for bulbs), and maybe some trimming.
The question...FINALLY is:
Who's NATURAL
Who's MOD lovers
The Porsche GT is a fantasy, until I get a record deal!!!!!
03-14-2007, 02:50 PM
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My Ride: 520d LCI, old engine, manual, black dakota, platingrau II, standard (242?) rims.
I'm with you all the way. I like my cars fully original. That being said, I saw some awesome rims on this forum....
W.r.t. the response 'you should have bought ...' (... = bigger engine, bigger car, bigger wheels):
you probably bought something very near to their dream car :-)
Difference of course is that you actually optimise the car you buy, taking the costs into account, while they can just complete their dream car in their dreams. Of course they advise to go all the way.
Enjoy your car!
I had a similar thing. I recently ordered a 520d LCI due to arrive mid-May. I already had to explain to some friends that for me and my family 166 bhp and 223 km/h (138 mph) is enough. Furthermore, just bumping up to 525d would add EUR 200 to my monthly insurance+road tax bill & that's not worth it for me.
W.r.t. the response 'you should have bought ...' (... = bigger engine, bigger car, bigger wheels):
you probably bought something very near to their dream car :-)
Difference of course is that you actually optimise the car you buy, taking the costs into account, while they can just complete their dream car in their dreams. Of course they advise to go all the way.
Enjoy your car!
I had a similar thing. I recently ordered a 520d LCI due to arrive mid-May. I already had to explain to some friends that for me and my family 166 bhp and 223 km/h (138 mph) is enough. Furthermore, just bumping up to 525d would add EUR 200 to my monthly insurance+road tax bill & that's not worth it for me.
03-14-2007, 05:23 PM
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My Ride: On Order as of May 6- 2007 530i Titanium Grey and Grey Leather, with Sport Package, Premium Pkg, Cold Pkg.
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I like my car to look as if it were not from the 'hood. 
03-14-2007, 05:27 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by nickolas_g' post='402878' date='Mar 14 2007, 09:23 PM
I like my car to look as if it were not from the 'hood.
03-14-2007, 06:48 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i JETBLACK/BLACK DAKOTA, COLD WEATHER PKG, PREMIUM PKG, ADAPTIVE XENON HEADLIGHTS, AUTO TRANSMISSION WITH 6 SPEED STEPTRONIC, BLUETOOTH SETUP,SAT SETUP AND WIFE AS CO-PILOT
sometime when i look at other who have modded out i wish i could do the same, like you i also work damn hard and dont have that extra cash to do extra, i know for for one thing if there was a mod out there that can totally enhance the look of the car it would be the rims and so i did and lowered a bit and thats it , oh yeah most importantly the E60.NET CLINGS , just got mine and my car is like a new car all over again 
, wanted a full kit with spoiler but everone that i talk to and comment on the car say..... thats all you need and nothing else, i have to say im happy with just the 2 mods,MOD OR NO MOD , the car is still a eye catcher. anyways that all,, ericd...oh yeah the others who comment you shouldve gotton ths and that and you have a old mans car,... HATERS, just my opinion.
, wanted a full kit with spoiler but everone that i talk to and comment on the car say..... thats all you need and nothing else, i have to say im happy with just the 2 mods,MOD OR NO MOD , the car is still a eye catcher. anyways that all,, ericd...oh yeah the others who comment you shouldve gotton ths and that and you have a old mans car,... HATERS, just my opinion.
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My Ride: 2007 E63 M6: Silverstone Metallic... Fully loaded2005 DINAN5 (545i): Jet Black... Fully loaded1955 Chevy: Custom
MOD lovers because I can and want to I won't allowed anyone telling me what "I MUST" do... except for the Mrs. 
Ericdbs, your rides looking hot there buddy
I won't allowed anyone telling me what "I MUST" do... except for the Mrs. Ericdbs, your rides looking hot there buddy
03-14-2007, 09:11 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i JETBLACK/BLACK DAKOTA, COLD WEATHER PKG, PREMIUM PKG, ADAPTIVE XENON HEADLIGHTS, AUTO TRANSMISSION WITH 6 SPEED STEPTRONIC, BLUETOOTH SETUP,SAT SETUP AND WIFE AS CO-PILOT
I won't allowed anyone telling me what "I MUST" do... except for the Mrs. whistling.gif
lol... van...i have too go through loan approvals from "BANK OF ELAINE" its hit and miss with the loans..thanks for the compliment....ericd
lol... van...i have too go through loan approvals from "BANK OF ELAINE" its hit and miss with the loans..thanks for the compliment....ericd
03-15-2007, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ericdbs' post='402937' date='Mar 15 2007, 05:11 AM
I have too go through loan approvals from "BANK OF ELAINE" its hit and miss with the loans.
PMSL
Have you tried "smash and grab"?
In the UK mods are difficult, it is hard to get insurance on ANYTHING not standard.
Wheels make all the difference for me, and the cost is the price you pay for the pleasure.
At least they are easy to remove at the end.
03-15-2007, 07:52 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 �116-style� 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:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� 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
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� 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
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� 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)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� 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
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� 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!
I like your story I thought it was stolen from my car they say the same always. I respect natural things and also stock cars, I ordered also a stock car
as HAMANN told me to have a full HAMANNed out car the stock is better than M pack- note that time teh M pack parts splitters and diffuser were not even on paper exisiting - so here is my opinion:
different cup of coffees different people, me I luv to play and rebuild things, the best was my car and luv it now with not HOT rimz and will luv it more once will be finished, but the nicest car of all is still Iceman's 100% stock LOL
as HAMANN told me to have a full HAMANNed out car the stock is better than M pack- note that time teh M pack parts splitters and diffuser were not even on paper exisiting - so here is my opinion:
different cup of coffees different people, me I luv to play and rebuild things, the best was my car and luv it now with not HOT rimz and will luv it more once will be finished, but the nicest car of all is still Iceman's 100% stock LOL
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