My baby is going under the knief...
02-15-2008, 10:05 AM
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Hello there, newbie here from Bangkok... normally I would be on a "local" BMW website, but recently I discover this website for just E60 
Very cool.. Anyhow, I had this E60 in the family garage for 3 years now. It spent the first year very much the way it came out from the factory, it is our first 5 series since normally we would opt for other series in the BMW line up instead of the 5 range. The car didn't see much action, it was a secondary choice for everyone in the family. Due to the fact that we all have our own cars, until I got my hands on it... Since from time to time I needed a four doors sedan. Instead of other two doors smaller automobiles in our garage and our E66 is too big for my taste. I ended up really liking it and decides to make "a few modification" to it... 2 years on, it seems there's no end in sight 
from the exterior, into the interior (new trims, two tone upholstery, etc), into the engine compartment... with the most recent mod being the facelift head light and tail lights. But now I'm moving on to the next cosmetic surgery for my E60.. it's been a timely project, but I'm sure it will be well worth it. 
Stay Tuned....
A few teaser of what's currently going on with my car:
Very cool.. Anyhow, I had this E60 in the family garage for 3 years now. It spent the first year very much the way it came out from the factory, it is our first 5 series since normally we would opt for other series in the BMW line up instead of the 5 range. The car didn't see much action, it was a secondary choice for everyone in the family. Due to the fact that we all have our own cars, until I got my hands on it... Since from time to time I needed a four doors sedan. Instead of other two doors smaller automobiles in our garage and our E66 is too big for my taste. I ended up really liking it and decides to make "a few modification" to it... 2 years on, it seems there's no end in sight from the exterior, into the interior (new trims, two tone upholstery, etc), into the engine compartment... with the most recent mod being the facelift head light and tail lights. But now I'm moving on to the next cosmetic surgery for my E60.. it's been a timely project, but I'm sure it will be well worth it. Stay Tuned....
A few teaser of what's currently going on with my car:
02-15-2008, 10:41 AM
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Looks GREAT and I can't wait to see the results! I used to live in Singapore and would travel up your way- I've never seen such a car so you are sure to create much "mod envy" and attention!
Cheers!
By the way- are those M5 front fenders with those beautiful side grills or another type of mod? They look great too!
Cheers!
By the way- are those M5 front fenders with those beautiful side grills or another type of mod? They look great too!
02-15-2008, 11:49 AM
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When I think of cosmetic surgery I think tummy tuck or straighten up a nose. This looks like MAJOR serious work. 
WOW .. .. do share the progress in pictures. I for one can't wait to see the finished product! 
WOW .. .. do share the progress in pictures. I for one can't wait to see the finished product!
02-15-2008, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='531861' date='Feb 15 2008, 03:49 PM
When I think of cosmetic surgery I think tummy tuck or straighten up a nose. This looks like MAJOR serious work. WOW .. .. do share the progress in pictures. I for one can't wait to see the finished product!
WOW .. .. do share the progress in pictures. I for one can't wait to see the finished product! 
02-15-2008, 03:01 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='531899' date='Feb 15 2008, 10:39 PM
I'm not sure but from what I'm seeing, it's possible that the finished product is posted in the first photo -- if not, I can't figure out what's going on...
02-15-2008, 03:05 PM
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I thought the finished product was pic #1 as well.
02-15-2008, 05:38 PM
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My Ride: E60 M5 Silverstone/black/alum
mods: 20" Vellano wheels, H&R spring, SS x-pipe + SS Race exhaust, hardwired V1
E60 530i - sport package, bluetooth
mods: M-tech full kit, OEM M5 side mirrors, Hella smoked tail light, Formula One Classic tint 50% all around
I think he invested time for the M5 style to his car and now he's doing some other mods, my guess is that he put a new color on his car?
Anyhow, ISHBU, welcome to this forum.
Anyhow, ISHBU, welcome to this forum.
02-15-2008, 05:52 PM
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