New Hamann/RD Mods
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Damn, car is lookin' good! My fears are getting closer to being confirmed with the Hamann splitter and those up close ground shots of the clearance 
I wonder how feasible it is driving around with this setup without pre-planning your route to avoid all those ridiculous 'road imperfections' in SoCal.
I wonder how feasible it is driving around with this setup without pre-planning your route to avoid all those ridiculous 'road imperfections' in SoCal.
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Originally Posted by superhung' post='445468' date='Jul 9 2007, 06:52 PM
I wonder how feasible it is driving around with this setup without pre-planning your route to avoid all those ridiculous 'road imperfections' in SoCal.
I really want a M5 front bumper, but I would need a supercharger to deem my 530i worthy. 
Oh yeah... and nice mods Fedcapper!
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Originally Posted by superhung' post='445468' date='Jul 9 2007, 06:52 PM
Damn, car is lookin' good! My fears are getting closer to being confirmed with the Hamann splitter and those up close ground shots of the clearance I wonder how feasible it is driving around with this setup without pre-planning your route to avoid all those ridiculous 'road imperfections' in SoCal.
I wonder how feasible it is driving around with this setup without pre-planning your route to avoid all those ridiculous 'road imperfections' in SoCal.
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Beautiful black beauty! Spittin' image of my old baby from the front....
The RDSport exhaust fills out that Hamann diffuser perfectly.
I have a feeling Fed's exhaust might sound a bit louder/more throaty than Joe's because he has a 550.
The RDSport exhaust fills out that Hamann diffuser perfectly.
I have a feeling Fed's exhaust might sound a bit louder/more throaty than Joe's because he has a 550.
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Originally Posted by Fedcaper' post='445494' date='Jul 9 2007, 08:18 PM
The splitter is low to the ground, and it does take some careful manouvering into driveways. I have found myself taking different routes on streets to avoid certain dips...I love the aggressive look, so I think its worth it.
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Originally Posted by superhung' post='445513' date='Jul 9 2007, 11:12 PM
I'm contemplating if I should just have quad_m (Tony) add the splitter to my M-Tech order while he's at it, but damn on a black E60, it doesn't look complete without it...Can you get a foot under the front or corner of the splitter about halfway? Not counting if you have a big ass gorilla sized foot of course
have you looked in to Vorsteiner, they make some good quality product for the E60
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Modifications: RDSport Quad Exhaust, 20x8.5 and 20x11 HRE 943R, Vorsteiner CF Decklid, Dinan CAI
Originally Posted by Fedcaper' post='444954' date='Jul 8 2007, 06:15 PM
Gents,
After months of waiting (it was worth the wait) here are a few pics of my new mods.
Special thanks to Quad M for the Hamann Splitter and Diffuser. Tony was great to deal
with and is a real pro...Peanut @ Carrozzeria Design for the RD quads, & AAA muffler for
the exhaust install. When I get a chance I will post a sound clip of the exhaust...
I have to say it sounds really nice, and is my favorite mod so far. I had to use my phone
for the pics, so excuse the clarity.
After months of waiting (it was worth the wait) here are a few pics of my new mods.
Special thanks to Quad M for the Hamann Splitter and Diffuser. Tony was great to deal
with and is a real pro...Peanut @ Carrozzeria Design for the RD quads, & AAA muffler for
the exhaust install. When I get a chance I will post a sound clip of the exhaust...
I have to say it sounds really nice, and is my favorite mod so far. I had to use my phone
for the pics, so excuse the clarity.
Next is RDSport headers, RDSport race cats, remap, RDSport roof spoiler and R54 motor conversion, right?
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Originally Posted by remuse' post='445519' date='Jul 9 2007, 09:29 PM
Hey Dave! Wassup? Looks awesome! Glad everything worked out for ya!
Next is RDSport headers, RDSport race cats, remap, RDSport roof spoiler and R54 motor conversion, right?
Next is RDSport headers, RDSport race cats, remap, RDSport roof spoiler and R54 motor conversion, right?
Thanks for letting me drive your beast that day...I was sold on the exhaust after that ride! Im going to wait on the headers and cats...until I see them on your ride
Youre going to the Malibu meet right? I want to see your new RD mods!Black525i:
I live on Olive...i think Ive seen your ride, around the mall maybe?
alpinewhite:
I had F1 motorsports install the splitter. There are 10 bolts, they put the car up and took about 45 minutes. I would have a pro do it, although it didnt look all that difficult.