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07-20-2008, 06:06 AM
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Hey all, I'm a new member to the E60 club and I've been inspired by all the sick rides on the forum. So, considering I'm taking possession of my car in two days, I'm planning my mods accordingly 
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First off - Smile booster, MP3 Adapter (cutting edge, I know), and a set of m166's. My savings account hates you all, just a FYI.
Anyway, my problem is OEM parts are stupidly expensive here. For instance - Ipod adapter - almost $900US... Whatever. New Idrive knob with the leather insert, $250 bucks! But the biggest shock was the m166 rims. $2,850US for the set! The bastards in Abu Dhabi wanted over 3 grand US! And no, that didn't include tires.
I asked about this in another forum but you guys are the modders so I figure you'll have the line on the reasonable OEM parts places that'll ship to Dubai. Yeah, I've already emailed Garry but as I understand it, he only ships internationally to Canada (is that really international?
).
I'm on the lookout for a local source but so far all I found were knockoffs, which I'm not even willing to consider.
Here's a pic. As you can see, it needs some wheels..... badly. Help!
-Dirk
.First off - Smile booster, MP3 Adapter (cutting edge, I know), and a set of m166's. My savings account hates you all, just a FYI.
Anyway, my problem is OEM parts are stupidly expensive here. For instance - Ipod adapter - almost $900US... Whatever. New Idrive knob with the leather insert, $250 bucks! But the biggest shock was the m166 rims. $2,850US for the set! The bastards in Abu Dhabi wanted over 3 grand US! And no, that didn't include tires.
I asked about this in another forum but you guys are the modders so I figure you'll have the line on the reasonable OEM parts places that'll ship to Dubai. Yeah, I've already emailed Garry but as I understand it, he only ships internationally to Canada (is that really international?
). I'm on the lookout for a local source but so far all I found were knockoffs, which I'm not even willing to consider.
Here's a pic. As you can see, it needs some wheels..... badly. Help!
-Dirk
07-20-2008, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dirksqjaw' post='628441' date='Jul 21 2008, 12:06 AM
Smile booster
anyhow, congrats on the car! u'll love it
07-20-2008, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by dirksqjaw' post='628441' date='Jul 20 2008, 10:06 AM
Hey all, I'm a new member to the E60 club and I've been inspired by all the sick rides on the forum. So, considering I'm taking possession of my car in two days, I'm planning my mods accordingly .
First off - Smile booster, MP3 Adapter (cutting edge, I know), and a set of m166's. My savings account hates you all, just a FYI.
Anyway, my problem is OEM parts are stupidly expensive here. For instance - Ipod adapter - almost $900US... Whatever. New Idrive knob with the leather insert, $250 bucks! But the biggest shock was the m166 rims. $2,850US for the set! The bastards in Abu Dhabi wanted over 3 grand US! And no, that didn't include tires.
I asked about this in another forum but you guys are the modders so I figure you'll have the line on the reasonable OEM parts places that'll ship to Dubai. Yeah, I've already emailed Garry but as I understand it, he only ships internationally to Canada (is that really international?).
I'm on the lookout for a local source but so far all I found were knockoffs, which I'm not even willing to consider.
Here's a pic. As you can see, it needs some wheels..... badly. Help!
-Dirk
.First off - Smile booster, MP3 Adapter (cutting edge, I know), and a set of m166's. My savings account hates you all, just a FYI.
Anyway, my problem is OEM parts are stupidly expensive here. For instance - Ipod adapter - almost $900US... Whatever. New Idrive knob with the leather insert, $250 bucks! But the biggest shock was the m166 rims. $2,850US for the set! The bastards in Abu Dhabi wanted over 3 grand US! And no, that didn't include tires.
I asked about this in another forum but you guys are the modders so I figure you'll have the line on the reasonable OEM parts places that'll ship to Dubai. Yeah, I've already emailed Garry but as I understand it, he only ships internationally to Canada (is that really international?
). I'm on the lookout for a local source but so far all I found were knockoffs, which I'm not even willing to consider.
Here's a pic. As you can see, it needs some wheels..... badly. Help!
-Dirk
Welcome! Is that a 5er w/ Amethyst Gray? It sure looks like one.
There are only 2 have been seen here so far (incl mine).Anyway, you should try quad_m (tony) for the rims, even though he is not a popular guy lately. He does ship rims internationally. Just make sure to ask for a firm delivery date before making payment with credit card. Keep all your correspondence in case of dispute. quad_m should be alright if you are only getting rims from him, I hope.
Good luck!
07-20-2008, 09:07 AM
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You can try the following OEM parts suppliers that are on Ebay.com. Both ship internationally:
bmwofbloomfield
http://www.bmwofbloomfield.com/
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roveractive
(roveractive@verizon.net)
Do let me know how you get on with either of these.
Be careful to consider any UAE import duties you might have to pay on all but the smallest of items.
bmwofbloomfield
http://www.bmwofbloomfield.com/
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roveractive
(roveractive@verizon.net)
Do let me know how you get on with either of these.
Be careful to consider any UAE import duties you might have to pay on all but the smallest of items.
07-20-2008, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='628486' date='Jul 20 2008, 07:45 PM
Dirk -
Welcome! Is that a 5er w/ Amethyst Gray? It sure looks like one. There are only 2 have been seen here so far (incl mine).
Anyway, you should try quad_m (tony) for the rims, even though he is not a popular guy lately. He does ship rims internationally. Just make sure to ask for a firm delivery date before making payment with credit card. Keep all your correspondence in case of dispute. quad_m should be alright if you are only getting rims from him, I hope. Good luck!
Welcome! Is that a 5er w/ Amethyst Gray? It sure looks like one.
There are only 2 have been seen here so far (incl mine).Anyway, you should try quad_m (tony) for the rims, even though he is not a popular guy lately. He does ship rims internationally. Just make sure to ask for a firm delivery date before making payment with credit card. Keep all your correspondence in case of dispute. quad_m should be alright if you are only getting rims from him, I hope.
Good luck!
.And I'll have to do some research with this guy, not exactly the best recommendation I've ever heard
. But thanks, none the less. Caveat emptor and all that.I just found that if I install a body kit, I have to register it with the Dubai Police...
Anyway.... Here's a couple of more crappy pics!
-Dirk
07-20-2008, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by dirksqjaw' post='628441' date='Jul 20 2008, 09:06 AM
Hey all, I'm a new member to the E60 club and I've been inspired by all the sick rides on the forum. So, considering I'm taking possession of my car in two days, I'm planning my mods accordingly .
First off - Smile booster, MP3 Adapter (cutting edge, I know), and a set of m166's. My savings account hates you all, just a FYI.
Anyway, my problem is OEM parts are stupidly expensive here. For instance - Ipod adapter - almost $900US... Whatever. New Idrive knob with the leather insert, $250 bucks! But the biggest shock was the m166 rims. $2,850US for the set! The bastards in Abu Dhabi wanted over 3 grand US! And no, that didn't include tires.
I asked about this in another forum but you guys are the modders so I figure you'll have the line on the reasonable OEM parts places that'll ship to Dubai. Yeah, I've already emailed Garry but as I understand it, he only ships internationally to Canada (is that really international?).
I'm on the lookout for a local source but so far all I found were knockoffs, which I'm not even willing to consider.
Here's a pic. As you can see, it needs some wheels..... badly. Help!
-Dirk
.First off - Smile booster, MP3 Adapter (cutting edge, I know), and a set of m166's. My savings account hates you all, just a FYI.
Anyway, my problem is OEM parts are stupidly expensive here. For instance - Ipod adapter - almost $900US... Whatever. New Idrive knob with the leather insert, $250 bucks! But the biggest shock was the m166 rims. $2,850US for the set! The bastards in Abu Dhabi wanted over 3 grand US! And no, that didn't include tires.
I asked about this in another forum but you guys are the modders so I figure you'll have the line on the reasonable OEM parts places that'll ship to Dubai. Yeah, I've already emailed Garry but as I understand it, he only ships internationally to Canada (is that really international?
). I'm on the lookout for a local source but so far all I found were knockoffs, which I'm not even willing to consider.
Here's a pic. As you can see, it needs some wheels..... badly. Help!
-Dirk
Get your M166's from Garry of Newport BMW. Mine are arriving on Wednesday. It was a good deal at about $1550 w/o shipping. Don't forget you're going to need 4 new air sensors for each rim as well which is another $240 or so dollars. Unless you want to yank out the air sensors from your stock wheels.
07-20-2008, 10:39 AM
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Get your M166's from Garry of Newport BMW. Mine are arriving on Wednesday. It was a good deal at about $1550 w/o shipping. Don't forget you're going to need 4 new air sensors for each rim as well which is another $240 or so dollars. Unless you want to yank out the air sensors from your stock wheels.
. Thanks for the tip about the air sensors, that's something I indeed did not know! And if the price increase holds true here, it'll likely be an extra grand or something!You know, this whole BMW obsession is, well.. nuts. I haven't even GOT the damn car yet and I've spent days online researching everything from longevity and crash ratings to how to upgrade my angeleyes! It's completely under my skin and I'm just in love with the car. The lady selling it let me borrow it for a few hours to tool around in, and it's just... fun. But the cup holders still piss me off
. Too funny .The search continues
. And thanks for the warm welcome!-Dirk
07-20-2008, 11:20 AM
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Contact Alex Neetzel <bmw-chromteile@web.de> he can supply BMW OEM parts and ships worldwide.
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='628580' date='Jul 20 2008, 02:03 PM
Don't forget you're going to need 4 new air sensors for each rim as well which is another $240 or so dollars.