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Old 10-25-2005, 09:16 PM
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hello everyone
I am anxiously waiting for my 550 SMG to arrive in nov!
if you were to pick 5 mods to your car other than the M aero kit which would you recommend?
Old 10-25-2005, 09:36 PM
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Hhhmmm....

20" HRE wheels
H&R Suspension coilovers, or Eibach lowering springs
B&B Exhaust System
Brembo Brakes
Tinted windows
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Fantasy:
1) Supercharger
2) Nitrous
3) Big brakes
4) M5 transmission
5) Roll Cage

Reality:
1) 19-20" rims
2) Window tint
3) Clear Bra
4) Rear deck spoiler
5) Lowering kit
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1.20 inch HRE
2.Quad mufflers
3.Hamann bodykit
4.Supercharge/chip tuning
5.im not greedy so only 4 for me
Old 10-25-2005, 11:24 PM
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1. 20" black deep dish wheels
2. M5 spoiler
3. M-Tech kit
4. B&B Exhaust
5. Chip-tuning

Someday it'll happen...
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1. 20" Radenergie R10 wheels
2. Hamann Quad muffler
3. Brembo Big Brakes
4. Lowering Kit
5. Supercharger
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Originally Posted by HHP' date='Oct 26 2005, 12:16 AM
hello everyone
I am anxiously waiting for my 550 SMG to arrive in nov!
if you were to pick 5 mods to your car other than the M aero kit which would you recommend?
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1. wheels/tires
2. performance: exhaust, intake, programming
3. tint
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Why stop at 5?

1. 20" Radenergie R10s
2. ACS Trunk Spoiler
3. Upgraded Xenon Bulbs
4. Exhaust: Remus w/carbon fiber tips, RDSport, or Supersprint
5. Chiptuning: Upsolute or Eurorev.
6. Cold Air Intake
7. ACS Roof Spoiler
8. HID Foglights
9. Whiter Halos for Angel Eyes
10. Clear Side Reflectors

Wish list:
1. RDSport Power Exhaust with EMS (includes new exhaust intakes, 100 cell high flow cats, true quad exhaust conversion and reprogrammed Engine Management System)
2. Complete RDSport R54 Motor (almost 500hp)
3. Dinan Supercharger (if they make one)
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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!
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1. Hamann full kit with their 4 pipes (SuperSprint)
2. Hobi's SMG paddles and switch for trunk.-)
3. 20" wheels Hamann Anniv or black Limited Edition 21'-in my dreams,8Gs.-(
4. chip
5. night vision on HUD too
+1. extra 50 Gs to drive an M5

see my sig, some or on the way and the rest is still to be continued...
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My Ride: 2004 525i Jet Black on Grey Interior--- Tint: Sides 20% Rear Windshield 5% Front Windshield 35% Wheels: Zenetti Five's 20" by 8.5(front) 20" by 10(rear)-- Tires: Pirelli Asimmetrico 245/35/20(front) 285/30/20(rear)-- Body: Hamann Full Front Spoiler, Rieger Side Skirts, Rieger Rear Apron, AC Schnitzer Trunk Wing Interior: AC Schnitzer Pedal Set and E-Break Springs: H&R Sport Springs-- Audio: 2 12" Kicker L7's with a Rockford Fosgate 1501bd Amp With Custom Trunk Enclosure SOON TO COME: -M5 Mirrors -M5 Trunk Finsher -Brembo GT Big Brake Kit -Hamann 6 Series Front Spliter Molded -Hamann Roof Wing -Full Custom Sound System with TV's
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1. iForged 20" Daytons
2. Full Hamann Body Kit
3. H&R Sport Springs and Coilovers
4. Eisemen Quad Exhaust
5. Brembo Big Brake Kit

your cars done there.. cepts thats about 15g LOL


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