New to the forum, need advice on new mods
05-04-2010, 05:37 PM
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Let's see, there are many great and respected vendors to help you here on this forum (welcome BTW).
Trinity Autosport - Aero kit, exhaust, brakes, and about anything else you need
Acute Performance - brakes, wheels, suspension, also about everything you could need
Member John (brabusw209amg) - Lighting GOD!!!!
And yes, DKnewyork is a good and respected member here
Trinity Autosport - Aero kit, exhaust, brakes, and about anything else you need
Acute Performance - brakes, wheels, suspension, also about everything you could need
Member John (brabusw209amg) - Lighting GOD!!!!
And yes, DKnewyork is a good and respected member here
The component of DK's ride that produces that sick exhaust note are the Cherry Bomb mufflers.
05-04-2010, 07:39 PM
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My Ride: '05 545I SMG Jet Black/Auburn Leather, Packages: Premium, Sport, Winter.
Mods: Blacked out M5 Wheels, Tint, Escort X50
05-04-2010, 07:42 PM
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My Ride: '05 545I SMG Jet Black/Auburn Leather, Packages: Premium, Sport, Winter.
Mods: Blacked out M5 Wheels, Tint, Escort X50
05-04-2010, 08:02 PM
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05-04-2010, 08:51 PM
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My Ride: Current: '08 535i
Recent BMW:
'95 M3 (swapped)
Engine-
Swapped '95 S50 with '99 S52 3.2L bored/stroked to 3.3L, kept OBD1
JE Pistons (9.0:1 compression ratio)
Pauter connecting rods
Schrick Camshafts
Vortech V2 w/ custom bypass valve
RMS Aftercooler
Head modifications Ported and Polished, large valve springs and retainers,
Valves Yes, but don't know name
Valve springs Yes, but don't know name
Retainers Yes, but don't know name
Electromotive TEC III stand alone engine management, tuned by Vic Sias of Sias Tuning
S50 Intake manifold
Dinan Throttle Body
42lb Fuel injectors
Custom RMS air intake
RMS Header
Custom header-back exhaust
Quad exit rolled tips, polished exhaust
High flow catalytic converter
NGK Spark plugs
B&M short shift kit
Centerforce Dual Friction clutch
Odyssey PC 680 Lightweight Battery
Exterior-
House of Kolor Moondust Silver
Custom 1.5" flares molded into body
Trim painted and molded into fender flares
Dresmann body kit from Germany (front bumper, sideskirts, rear bumper)
Kerscher 3 piece CF spoiler - imported from Germany
CF side mirrors
DTM Authaus CF vented hood
Lighting-
Gourmet Garage HID's
Umnitza Angel Eyes
OEM Euro tails
Clear corners
Interior-
Seats Sparco Torino
Alcantara door panel inserts silver
Brand new OEM ///M3 floor mats
Carbon Fiber interior trim pieces
Autometer Pro-Comp Boost Gauge
Autometer Pro-Comp AFR Gauge
New silver/black ///M3 shift knob
Custom trunk floor with amps mounted in bottom
OMP Racing black suede steering wheel
Valentine One hardwire kit/windshield mount
Car Audio-
Eclipse Head Unit (w/ sub control)
Two Diamond Audio Amplifiers
Diamond Audio mids, highs in car
Two 15" Diamond Audio free air Subs in trunk
Street Wires wiring
Wheels/Tires, Brakes
Front wheels 19x8.5 BBS CH wrapped in 245/35/19 Yokahama AVS
Rear wheels 19x9.5 BBS CH wrapped in 275/30/19 Yokohama AVS
Stainless Steel brake lines
New PBR Metal Master pads in front (less than 500mi)
HP Racing 15" Rotor
HP Racing 8 Piston Caliper
Suspension components-
Front springs/coilovers (brand) H&R Coilovers (adjustable)
Bilstein front dampers
Rear springs/coilovers (brand) H&R Cupkit (adjustable)
Bilstein rear dampers
Total lowering (inches) (front) 1-3"
Front RD Adjustable Sway bar
Rear RD Adjustable Sway bar
Sparco Front strut brace (adjustable)
Energy Bushings
NuFormz Chassis reinforcements (custom)
Powerflex (brand new less than 1K miles)
05-04-2010, 09:07 PM
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My Ride: '05 545I SMG Jet Black/Auburn Leather, Packages: Premium, Sport, Winter.
Mods: Blacked out M5 Wheels, Tint, Escort X50
05-04-2010, 09:12 PM
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05-04-2010, 11:23 PM
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My Ride: '05 545I SMG Jet Black/Auburn Leather, Packages: Premium, Sport, Winter.
Mods: Blacked out M5 Wheels, Tint, Escort X50