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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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hey guys,
I'd like to get a kit, but I really don't know how many variations there are. So far I've seen M tech and aero.

I'm looking for more of an OEM look and a bit more agressive.

what do you guys recommend? Pics would help
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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ACS kit is another option...

pics in this thread...

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry623202

Hamann also..

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=16831&hl=
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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thanks man!
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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so if i buy a kit, should I send it to bmw to have painted? or do some kits come already painted with the factory paint?
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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The Hamann kit will cost you your arm your leg and your gf. I say go with M-tech and add a Hartge or Hamann splitter

The first pic is M-tech + Hartge splitter, second is member C's bimmer which is M-tech + Hamann splitter. Both look amazing IMO, I went with Hartge.

ps. hope you don't mind your whip being my model C
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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is the m tech the same kit which goes on the 550s'?

who manufactures the m tech? just wondering if there is a variation of quality...
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by phocker' post='625115' date='Jul 15 2008, 08:31 PM
is the m tech the same kit which goes on the 550s'?

who manufactures the m tech? just wondering if there is a variation of quality...
m tech is the kit that's on the 550i with sprt package. Manufactured by BMW. Eurorev and Quad_m sell OEM M tech kits....as far as paint goes, both of these vendors provide great paint quality or you can find a local paint shop to color match as well. You don't have to take it to the dealer for paint

+1 for the M-tech and Front splitter....
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by phocker' post='625115' date='Jul 15 2008, 08:31 PM
is the m tech the same kit which goes on the 550s'?

who manufactures the m tech? just wondering if there is a variation of quality...
I noticed your from Alberta! In Canada the M-tech kit is available on the 535 with M-sport package also. Not just the 550. Just letting you know
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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actually im from texas.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='625136' date='Jul 15 2008, 08:46 PM
I noticed your from Alberta! In Canada the M-tech kit is available on the 535 with M-sport package also. Not just the 550. Just letting you know

Can also order an M-tech on a 535i in the states from the factory, just not an M-sport package...
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