My ///M appearance conversion project w/ Dinan's sponsored free fl
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A simple request from me that I asked them to install the tips toward the left a bit to accommodate M5 bumper, but I didn't do it 
It was just because the muffler is just exact fit. It's already. I can live with that. I'll install M5 bumper tomorrow and head the exhaust shop 
It was just because the muffler is just exact fit. It's already. I can live with that. I'll install M5 bumper tomorrow and head the exhaust shop
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='369992' date='Dec 21 2006, 02:55 PM
A simple request from me that I asked them to install the tips toward the left a bit to accommodate M5 bumper, but I didn't do it It was just because the muffler is just exact fit. It's already. I can live with that. I'll install M5 bumper tomorrow and head the exhaust shop
It was just because the muffler is just exact fit. It's already. I can live with that. I'll install M5 bumper tomorrow and head the exhaust shop 
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Here is Dinan sponsored free flow exhaust. Some how is pretty loud to my taste, but, hopefully, it'll be mellower as time more carbon built up inside it
Old Exhaust
Dinan Exhaust
Old Exhaust
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You'll get used to it Fred. I felt the same way the first time I drove home with my car after the exhaust was installed but that's because it's a definite change from stock. Now, I can't imagine how the car would sound without it....to me, this is the perfect sound to complement the V8.
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
Originally Posted by my530i' post='369569' date='Dec 20 2006, 11:04 AM
It took me 4.5 hours on Tuesday from 8pm to 12:30am just to mount 6 screws between fender and M5 bumper. It did not align very well and working space was very limited.
The gap b/w fender and M5 bumper cannot align smoothly, but I can live with 1/2 cm misalignment. Very unnoticable unless I told my wife that there a misalignment.
I had to buy M5 bumper bracket to make it fit with regular fender. No question about it. If using old bracket, it ain't gonna fit.
For airduct, I just cut it like in the pic and it fits perfectly w/o screw or anything. No rattle of anykind.
However, front bumper foam should be removed to accomodate M5 bumper or it wouldn't fit.
I need to get rid of foglight error, but too lazy for now. Wait until Friday, and I'll depress those errors
The gap b/w fender and M5 bumper cannot align smoothly, but I can live with 1/2 cm misalignment. Very unnoticable unless I told my wife that there a misalignment.
I had to buy M5 bumper bracket to make it fit with regular fender. No question about it. If using old bracket, it ain't gonna fit.
For airduct, I just cut it like in the pic and it fits perfectly w/o screw or anything. No rattle of anykind.
However, front bumper foam should be removed to accomodate M5 bumper or it wouldn't fit.
I need to get rid of foglight error, but too lazy for now. Wait until Friday, and I'll depress those errors
Beautiful looking mods on your E60...very impressive to say the least
I do however have a question for you....what are the part numbers for the "M5 bumper brackets" ?
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
Originally Posted by my530i' post='370200' date='Dec 21 2006, 10:50 PM
Busta,
15 SUPPORT, SIDE PANEL FRONT LEFT M 1 51117895735 $5.80
15 SUPPORT, SIDE PANEL FRONT RIGHT M 1 51117895736 $5.80
15 SUPPORT, SIDE PANEL FRONT LEFT M 1 51117895735 $5.80
15 SUPPORT, SIDE PANEL FRONT RIGHT M 1 51117895736 $5.80
thanks for the quick reply...ordering ASAP and getting rid of the gap that I have on my M5 front!
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My Ride: Cars:2011 - BMW F11 535i, Alpine White, Msport version2009 - MINI COOPER, Mellow Yellow2007 - BMW E61 LCI 530i, Space Gray, Msport version - SOLD2006 - MINI COOPER, Park Lane Version - SOLD2005 - BMW E61 525i, Titan Silver, Msport version - SOLD2003
Model Year: 2012
Originally Posted by my530i' post='369608' date='Dec 20 2006, 09:13 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?
