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10-26-2005, 11:18 AM

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Let me be a little contrarian here.

My top 5 mods:

1. Center mounted cupholders

2. Thicker steering wheel

3. Touchscreen NAV

4. Oil Temperature gauge (to replace to the useless energy control/fuel consumption dial under the tach)

5. And, of course, a limited slip differential (a la the M Variable Differential Lock found on the ///M models)

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10-26-2005, 11:21 AM

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How about at leat a cup holder that works. I'm surprised how shallow our cupholders are. A slight turn and everything wants to fly out of those things.

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10-26-2005, 01:09 PM

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THANKS!!
very nice suggestions now just need to receive the car and start on the work!! LOL

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10-27-2005, 04:51 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 ï¿½116-styleï¿½ 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: ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130, ï¿½ 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 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber , ï¿½ 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 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( ï¿½ 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111 ï¿½ 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) ï¿½ ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports) ï¿½ ///M pack rear ï¿½ HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm. most improtant: ï¿½real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3 ï¿½ CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows). ï¿½ 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 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235 ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange) ï¿½ Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! E60.net Clings Still to do list;-): ï¿½ Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com). ï¿½ 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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THANKS!!
very nice suggestions now just need to receive the car and start on the work!! LOL

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good luck and lots of Gs Bro

you will need it...

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10-28-2005, 02:26 PM

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My Ride: 2006 530i, Jet Black, Black leather, Sport Package, Premium Sound, 19x8.5" and 19x9.5" Work VS-XX rims, Eibach Pro Kit springs

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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' date='Oct 26 2005, 12:21 PM

How about at leat a cup holder that works.? I'm surprised how shallow our cupholders are.? A slight turn and everything wants to fly out of those things.

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You should've seen the holders that were in the 2000 5 series...talk about shallow!!!

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10-30-2005, 07:17 AM

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My Ride: 06 530i. Premium, Sport, powere shades, Sat. radio and hopefully the occasional groupy in the seat.

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Originally Posted by Hamann5' date='Oct 26 2005, 10:31 AM

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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which leads me to wonder...why cheap out on the wheels then?!

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10-30-2005, 12:43 PM

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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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which leads me to wonder...why cheap out on the wheels then?!

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Cheap Out?? no sorry.. I honestly would prefer iFordged over HRE or DPE... not saying that those are bad wheels just I personally think they are better.. goin cheaper isn't bad if I can get a pair of iForged that look almost like a Set of HRE's and then why spend $2000 more?? jsut my 2 cents..

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10-30-2005, 06:00 PM

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My Ride: 06 530i. Premium, Sport, powere shades, Sat. radio and hopefully the occasional groupy in the seat.

well, I'll just give my humble opinion...I personally think the machined finish on the HRE's actually looks complete where as on the I forged it still has a lot of untouched edges. The hub area in particular stands on the IF's.

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10-31-2005, 09:11 AM

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If you are going to do it, do it right is my thought.

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10-31-2005, 12:52 PM

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My Ride: 2004 BMW E60 525dA - Comf. seat, Hi-Fi Logic7, Navi prof, carphone prof, seat ventilation, Dynamic Drive, Active steering ++ Retrofits:- 9x20 & 10x20 BMW Style 101 w/ 255/30 ZR20 and 305/25 ZR20- 35/35 H&R sport springs - M-sport package- M5 trunk li

1. 20" wheels
2. M5 rear spoiler
3. Ac-schnitzer add on spoiler on M-Tech
4. 4 einsmann exhaust
5. 50/40 H&R