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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
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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 ![W00t](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/w00t.gif)
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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
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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![Evil](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/evil.gif)
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
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Beautiful looking mods on your E60...very impressive to say the least
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I do however have a question for you....what are the part numbers for the "M5 bumper brackets" ?
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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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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![W00t](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/w00t.gif)
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
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Not much, right?
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