My BMW 530D
02-23-2009, 12:57 AM
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The pictures that I posted earlier are pics I quickly found on the internet.
Here are the real pics of the 172's they are reps, but they look really good, the 128's are 100% original from a e60 11/2008.
I think I'll go with the oem... I like the 172's alot but I think OEM is the way to go.
Here are the real pics of the 172's they are reps, but they look really good, the 128's are 100% original from a e60 11/2008.
I think I'll go with the oem... I like the 172's alot but I think OEM is the way to go.
02-24-2009, 10:13 PM
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Great news!!! I found a set of brand new OEM 172's 
I'll receive them on Friday 
hope I made the right choice... A little update, the car si in the shop having the M kit installed.
I should be receiving the lci cable kit today, can't wait to light up the new LCI taillights.
I'll receive them on Friday hope I made the right choice... A little update, the car si in the shop having the M kit installed. I should be receiving the lci cable kit today, can't wait to light up the new LCI taillights.
02-24-2009, 11:39 PM
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I guess Irshad was wondering the same as me regarding 2 cars, how come one car has a completely different number plate to the other ??
172's are awesome, good choice
172's are awesome, good choice
02-25-2009, 12:13 AM
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It is the same car I imported the car from Germany. In the first pic (with german temp plates) was the day I arrived home. Then I got temp romanian plates for 2 months until I finish the import process.
I imported the car from Germany. In the first pic (with german temp plates) was the day I arrived home. Then I got temp romanian plates for 2 months until I finish the import process.
02-25-2009, 04:21 AM
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Great news on the M172s -- I ordered a set too!
Looking forwarding to seeing the pics after the transformation...
Looking forwarding to seeing the pics after the transformation...
04-29-2009, 12:18 AM
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A little update on a couple of small mods
fitted the M172 rims looks great! Riding on 255/35/19 on the front and 295/30/19 on the rear (Michelin - Pilot SPORT PS2).
Fitted the LCI tail-lights (with a german retrofit kit)
A small but nice mod: I changed the stock shifter (knob) with a short shifter Knob (ordered the knob from a E92 catalog). It really looks great! It gives a nice touch to the interior and looks way better then the original one, and I like the look now with the shifter and LCI i-drive knob.
LED License plate lights
Full tints (front & rear)
M Kit (Only installed the rear bumper, will intsall the rest of the kit next week, incl. rear wing)
That's about it I think. Will do a small DIY for the removal of the shifter and how to make the new shifter fit
Old shifter & idrive knob:
The new shifter and LCI i-Drive Knob:
Rims / LCI Tail-lights / M bumper / tints
fitted the M172 rims looks great! Riding on 255/35/19 on the front and 295/30/19 on the rear (Michelin - Pilot SPORT PS2).
Fitted the LCI tail-lights (with a german retrofit kit)
A small but nice mod: I changed the stock shifter (knob) with a short shifter Knob (ordered the knob from a E92 catalog). It really looks great! It gives a nice touch to the interior and looks way better then the original one, and I like the look now with the shifter and LCI i-drive knob.
LED License plate lights
Full tints (front & rear)
M Kit (Only installed the rear bumper, will intsall the rest of the kit next week, incl. rear wing)
That's about it I think. Will do a small DIY for the removal of the shifter and how to make the new shifter fit
Old shifter & idrive knob:
The new shifter and LCI i-Drive Knob:
Rims / LCI Tail-lights / M bumper / tints
04-29-2009, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by zagato' post='862621' date='Apr 29 2009, 10:18 AM
A little update on a couple of small mods
fitted the M172 rims looks great! Riding on 255/35/19 on the front and 295/30/19 on the rear (Michelin - Pilot SPORT PS2).
Fitted the LCI tail-lights (with a german retrofit kit)
A small but nice mod: I changed the stock shifter (knob) with a short shifter Knob (ordered the knob from a E92 catalog). It really looks great! It gives a nice touch to the interior and looks way better then the original one, and I like the look now with the shifter and LCI i-drive knob.
LED License plate lights
Full tints (front & rear)
M Kit (Only installed the rear bumper, will intsall the rest of the kit next week, incl. rear wing)
That's about it I think. Will do a small DIY for the removal of the shifter and how to make the new shifter fit
fitted the M172 rims looks great! Riding on 255/35/19 on the front and 295/30/19 on the rear (Michelin - Pilot SPORT PS2).
Fitted the LCI tail-lights (with a german retrofit kit)
A small but nice mod: I changed the stock shifter (knob) with a short shifter Knob (ordered the knob from a E92 catalog). It really looks great! It gives a nice touch to the interior and looks way better then the original one, and I like the look now with the shifter and LCI i-drive knob.
LED License plate lights
Full tints (front & rear)
M Kit (Only installed the rear bumper, will intsall the rest of the kit next week, incl. rear wing)
That's about it I think. Will do a small DIY for the removal of the shifter and how to make the new shifter fit
how about lowering, shadowline ?
Since you're going for a sporty look, maybe update the interior trims as well ( I replaced my wood with a custom trim)
04-29-2009, 08:11 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i / Black Sapphire / Premium / Navigation / Bluetooth / PDC / USB Audio Integration / 6 Speed Sport Automatic with Steptronic / Logic 7 / Comfort Access / Auto Folding Mirrors / Comfort Seats / Rear Heated Seats / 35% Tint All Around / Black Dakota Leather
Looks nice! 