M5 mirrors with carbon fiber OR RPI Exhaust?
02-08-2009, 10:43 AM
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My nice 25k bonus from the army is posting in my account next week and what better way to celebrate than a nice big mod.
Im bent between M5 mirrors with carbon covers on the bottom or the RPI exhaust.
OEM mirrors will cost mid $800's plus covers and painting would be another $300
RPI exhaust installed im looking at $900-$1000.
I dont mind how my car sounds really, but the boxy mirrors do detract from the overall looks of the car with the mods so far.
Any "nudges" to which direction members here would recommend first is appreciated.
Im bent between M5 mirrors with carbon covers on the bottom or the RPI exhaust.
OEM mirrors will cost mid $800's plus covers and painting would be another $300
RPI exhaust installed im looking at $900-$1000.
I dont mind how my car sounds really, but the boxy mirrors do detract from the overall looks of the car with the mods so far.
Any "nudges" to which direction members here would recommend first is appreciated.
02-08-2009, 10:49 AM
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My Ride: 2004 jet black 530I, M-tech body kit, ac shnitzer roof and trunk spoiler. kelleners sport exhaust and pully kit on its way from germany.
get both. just watch out they are taxing military bonuses at 38% now.
where can you get the $800 M5 mirrors at?
02-08-2009, 11:21 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
M5 mirrors. They are a great mod!
02-08-2009, 11:53 AM
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Realoem.com listed M5 mirrors at $577 a piece then add a 25% discount from BMW Newport.
The 25k is what Im bringing home after taxes.
Both would be ideal but I dont know if I want to do both right now.
If you had to choose one over another which would it be?
The 25k is what Im bringing home after taxes.
Both would be ideal but I dont know if I want to do both right now.
If you had to choose one over another which would it be?
02-08-2009, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='787975' date='Feb 8 2009, 03:53 PM
Realoem.com listed M5 mirrors at $577 a piece then add a 25% discount from BMW Newport.
The 25k is what Im bringing home after taxes.
Both would be ideal but I dont know if I want to do both right now.
If you had to choose one over another which would it be?
The 25k is what Im bringing home after taxes.
Both would be ideal but I dont know if I want to do both right now.
If you had to choose one over another which would it be?
02-08-2009, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by radzM550i' post='787980' date='Feb 8 2009, 12:59 PM
RPI exhaust! mirrors are probably in the end of my list.
Ive been leaning that way but those m5 mirrors with carbon fiber look so sexy
02-08-2009, 12:46 PM
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Does it include the mirror part?
Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='787975' date='Feb 8 2009, 02:53 PM
Realoem.com listed M5 mirrors at $577 a piece then add a 25% discount from BMW Newport.
The 25k is what Im bringing home after taxes.
Both would be ideal but I dont know if I want to do both right now.
If you had to choose one over another which would it be?
The 25k is what Im bringing home after taxes.
Both would be ideal but I dont know if I want to do both right now.
If you had to choose one over another which would it be?
02-08-2009, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi' post='788018' date='Feb 8 2009, 01:46 PM
Does it include the mirror part?
no it doesnt, they dont list a price for the glass but I can source that pretty easily.