My ///M appearance conversion project w/ Dinan's sponsored free fl
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From: San Diego, CA
My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by my530i' post='369663' date='Dec 20 2006, 02:43 PM
Do I miss anything? Oh, asking for promotion in my M5 poser company after I got quad installed 
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From: So Cal
Originally Posted by my530i' post='369608' date='Dec 20 2006, 12:13 PM
I cannot afford M5. From fuel consumption to car payment. It's another $20K on top of it.
In this mod:
OEM 166 wheel + tires $1700
M5 front bumper: $300
M5 side skirt and rear bumper + painting = $1100
M5 mirror $1000
Paddle shifters + knobs = $2000
Bribing wife to get approval = $500
Not much, right?
In this mod:
OEM 166 wheel + tires $1700
M5 front bumper: $300
M5 side skirt and rear bumper + painting = $1100
M5 mirror $1000
Paddle shifters + knobs = $2000
Bribing wife to get approval = $500
Not much, right?
Also, how do the paddles and knobs add up to $2K?
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From: Italy, Milano
My Ride: 545i SMG with Limited Slip Differential
Model Year: 2005
Originally Posted by ///Marco.it' post='369605' date='Dec 20 2006, 09:06 PM
Great job, great car. Just one question. As the price difference between the 550i and the M5 is not big why didn't you buy an M5? 
No Marco, the M5 consuption is crazy ..
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From: Italy, Milano
My Ride: 545i SMG with Limited Slip Differential
Model Year: 2005
Originally Posted by my530i' post='369555' date='Dec 20 2006, 07:49 PM
Wonderful!
But now you need M5 cluster .
Otherwise you cannot be the Team Poser Chairman <_<
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My Ride: BMW 2005 X3 3.0
It looks very nice one more time its proven that M5 front can be done with the right brackets.
you really dont need fenders but maybe you can get rid of the gap by shaving off the front bumper carrier bc the e60 ones are slightly thicker than the M5`s. its pushing inwards thats why the 1/2 cm gap occurs.. (or you can get a brand new M5 fbumper carrier with
foam inserts)
one more time its proven that M5 front can be done with the right brackets.you really dont need fenders but maybe you can get rid of the gap by shaving off the front bumper carrier bc the e60 ones are slightly thicker than the M5`s. its pushing inwards thats why the 1/2 cm gap occurs.. (or you can get a brand new M5 fbumper carrier with
foam inserts)
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From: SJC/CA/US
Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='369835' date='Dec 21 2006, 12:28 AM
Where did you get the front bumper for $300?
Also, how do the paddles and knobs add up to $2K?
Also, how do the paddles and knobs add up to $2K?
Paddle shifter and knob: Used M5 steering wheel set on eBay ($800 in which shipping $50 and wiring transfer $35), New airbag ($700), Shift Knob ($200), Misc ($200)
OK, I just came back from Dinan to have Dinan sponsored (free) Free Flow Exhaust installed. New Dinan exhaust for 550i fits perfectly, and it took only 45 minutes to complete the installation from the time the car on the lift to the time I got the key
The exhaust note is perfect to my taste
I'd like to thank JetBlack for referring me to his bro-in-law who got me to this sponsorship, and Dinan's engineer Chris Chandler who is a very nice and knowledgable professional to work with. I also thank to Oscar at Dinan for showing me the facility and explain me some business and technical issue
Someone has PM me asking about M5 mirror retrofit, I think I should open a new thread.
I took some pics, but forgot to bring flash card reader
I'll post some pic tonight!
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From: San Jose, CA
My Ride: E60 M5, F85 X5M
Fred, I forgot to tell you that you should have asked Dinan to give you the tips from the M5 exhausts. It's bigger than the tips on the standard exhaust for the 545 or 550. hahaha
But of course, I know they wouldn't do it....sucks...
But of course, I know they wouldn't do it....sucks...