M-tech kit arrives tomorrow.
02-22-2005, 02:35 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
Comfort Seats
Navigation
Folding rear seats
My M-tech kit should arrive tomorrow, although my installation appointment is not until March 8.
I was thinking I might have enough time to order some replacement foglamp bulbs to match my existing Xenon headlights. Then I could get them installed at the same appointment, to make things easier.
What is the temp of the standard Xenon headlamps?
Where should I order some xenon foglamp bulbs to match the headlamps?
I was thinking I might have enough time to order some replacement foglamp bulbs to match my existing Xenon headlights. Then I could get them installed at the same appointment, to make things easier.
What is the temp of the standard Xenon headlamps?
Where should I order some xenon foglamp bulbs to match the headlamps?
02-22-2005, 04:13 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Xenons are 4200K. Here's a thread with info on mine--I got them on eBay:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=7232
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=7232
02-22-2005, 04:16 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
The standard xenon healdlight is 4200k.. someone in the forum recently just installed 4150k fog light to his car, pretty matching IMO.
You may try installing your fog light yourself, seems to be an easy job..
Ops, yeah it's stream who has the 4150k fog light.
AND PLEASE POST SOME PICS AS SOON AS THE KIT HAS BEEN INSTALLED!
You may try installing your fog light yourself, seems to be an easy job..
Ops, yeah it's stream who has the 4150k fog light.
AND PLEASE POST SOME PICS AS SOON AS THE KIT HAS BEEN INSTALLED!
02-22-2005, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' date='Feb 22 2005, 04:35 PM
My M-tech kit should arrive tomorrow, although my installation appointment is not until March 8.
I was thinking I might have enough time to order some replacement foglamp bulbs to match my existing Xenon headlights.? Then I could get them installed at the same appointment, to make things easier.
What is the temp of the standard Xenon headlamps?
Where should I order some xenon foglamp bulbs to match the headlamps?
I was thinking I might have enough time to order some replacement foglamp bulbs to match my existing Xenon headlights.? Then I could get them installed at the same appointment, to make things easier.
What is the temp of the standard Xenon headlamps?
Where should I order some xenon foglamp bulbs to match the headlamps?
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Any information would be helpful. Will post information on what I get soon.
02-22-2005, 05:38 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
Comfort Seats
Navigation
Folding rear seats
I don't know yet what my install price will be, but it will not be cheap.
I am having my BMW dealer install the kit, because I am very concerned about my Active Cruise Control. I hear that if you don't get the radar aimed properly, then the Active Cruise won't work well.
I would hate to have some local body shop mess up the Active Cruise while installing the new bumper. Better for me to pay BMW the hourly labor rate, and have people who specialize on the E60 handle everything.
I'll let you know when I get the work done. And of course I'll have some pics.
I am having my BMW dealer install the kit, because I am very concerned about my Active Cruise Control. I hear that if you don't get the radar aimed properly, then the Active Cruise won't work well.
I would hate to have some local body shop mess up the Active Cruise while installing the new bumper. Better for me to pay BMW the hourly labor rate, and have people who specialize on the E60 handle everything.
I'll let you know when I get the work done. And of course I'll have some pics.
02-23-2005, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' date='Feb 22 2005, 07:38 PM
I don't know yet what my install price will be, but it will not be cheap.
I am having my BMW dealer install the kit, because I am very concerned about my Active Cruise Control.? I hear that if you don't get the radar aimed properly, then the Active Cruise won't work well.
I would hate to have some local body shop mess up the Active Cruise while installing the new bumper.? Better for me to pay BMW the hourly labor rate, and have people who specialize on the E60 handle everything.
I'll let you know when I get the work done.? And of course I'll have some pics.
I am having my BMW dealer install the kit, because I am very concerned about my Active Cruise Control.? I hear that if you don't get the radar aimed properly, then the Active Cruise won't work well.
I would hate to have some local body shop mess up the Active Cruise while installing the new bumper.? Better for me to pay BMW the hourly labor rate, and have people who specialize on the E60 handle everything.
I'll let you know when I get the work done.? And of course I'll have some pics.
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Thanks, and appreciate your thoughts on the ACC, as I have it as well.
02-23-2005, 03:00 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
Comfort Seats
Navigation
Folding rear seats
Kit arrived today.
Man those boxes are HUGE.
I don't know how I'm going to get them to the dealer for install. HAHA.
I need a pickup truck.
Man those boxes are HUGE.
I don't know how I'm going to get them to the dealer for install. HAHA.
I need a pickup truck.
02-23-2005, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' date='Feb 24 2005, 02:00 AM
Kit arrived today.
Man those boxes are HUGE.
I don't know how I'm going to get them to the dealer for install.? HAHA.
I need a pickup truck.?
Man those boxes are HUGE.
I don't know how I'm going to get them to the dealer for install.? HAHA.
I need a pickup truck.?
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When I picked up my kit I asked the dealer if it would fit in the touring with the seats down. There was just laughter on the other side of the phone, then he told me that not even a single side-skirt would fit.
When I arrived there with a lorry I finally got the point. The bumper boxes alone seem to be the size of a dorm room!
Anyways, enjoy the kit.
Mine is still filling up my garage waiting for me to install it.
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