OK, I would like some opinions on my ride????????
05-13-2005, 06:09 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
Was...
2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
At least the brake dust shouldn't be too much of a problem! 
05-13-2005, 06:16 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i Jet Black/Black Leather AUTO
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The Ferrai shield says "In loving memory - Anthony"
My lifelong childhood best friend, best man at my wedding, fellow Fcar club member and fellow Fchat member died last easter in a car accident. This is for him.
O Sorry To Hear That
The Ferrai shield says "In loving memory - Anthony"
My lifelong childhood best friend, best man at my wedding, fellow Fcar club member and fellow Fchat member died last easter in a car accident. This is for him.
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[/quote]O Sorry To Hear That
05-13-2005, 06:20 PM
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My Ride: Arrived 3 June 2005: 2005 545i - Orient Blue, Black interior, Sport, Steptronic, Cold Weather, NAV, Sirius, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Sunshades. What a glorious ride!
Originally Posted by poleposition' date='May 13 2005, 09:50 PM
[quote name='Jeffs' date='May 13 2005, 09:22 PM']I for one love that combination....I think it looks more sporty. Post more pics once u put the spoilers in place. One question for you.....is it legal to tint your windows that dark in NYC???
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Originally Posted by SinisterJ' date='May 13 2005, 09:23 PM
Me Like, Is That a Ferrari sticker on the back?[snapback]128205[/snapback]
Originally Posted by 530iii' date='May 13 2005, 09:29 PM
It's unique! With those custom painted rims i doubt brake dust bothers you.
Ferrari sticker, did you purchase from Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley?
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Ferrari sticker, did you purchase from Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley?
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My lifelong childhood best friend, best man at my wedding, fellow Fcar club member and fellow Fchat member died last easter in a car accident. This is for him.
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[/quote]How's this - I don't especially like the look, but the sentiments on your rear window sticker I like a lot. Your friend was lucky to have a guy like you remember him with so much love. And you're lucky to have had such a friend. Too bad you lost him too soon.Now back to the look, I agree with the sentiment - it's your money!
05-13-2005, 06:40 PM
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My Ride: 05 525i SilverGray/Black Step/Nav/Cold/Premium/Xenons
Always loved the radial 32 style wheel, but in this case i think powder coating them black takes away from the wheel & car. Not a fan of chrome either for the same reasons BUT its your money, your choice, your car & if you like it thats all that matters. Also nice personal touch regarding the loss of your friend. Anyways good luck with it & enjoy!!! Maybe we sould have one big meet for all of E60 owners from the NYC area
05-13-2005, 07:06 PM
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My Ride: 545, Auto, Sport, L7, Pdc, Sunshades, Silver Gray/Black, 19x8.5/9.5 Monet Wheels, Michelin PS A/S Tires, Full M-KIt, B&B Exhaust, 20% Llumar Tint
How about black roof and mirrors too
05-13-2005, 10:03 PM
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The color of the wheels and grill and tires and windows is fine. I don't care for the body color you picked to go with those colors. IMHO it would look best if the body were painted to match the windows or wheels. 
With the body color as it is, the nice big wheels and tires look smaller than they are and creates the reverse impression of what I think you want. Another impression I get from the pictures is that you are not finished or that the car is midway through a makeover.
With the body color as it is, the nice big wheels and tires look smaller than they are and creates the reverse impression of what I think you want. Another impression I get from the pictures is that you are not finished or that the car is midway through a makeover.
05-13-2005, 10:23 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
They're ok. I like black wheels... especially those black / chrome lip wheels. Like this.
I think they match better on lighter cars though, like silver or really dark cars like black which makes the chrome part stand out more.
I think they match better on lighter cars though, like silver or really dark cars like black which makes the chrome part stand out more.
05-13-2005, 10:28 PM
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My Ride: 2008 M5 -- Exterior: Silverstone, Interior: Black. Fully Loaded. That just about sums it up! :-)
3 Cheers for INDIVIDUALITY!!! 
I've got 5 more months before I can *afford* the 550i that I've been dreaming of for quite some time now. As I notice E60s zipping by I'm seeing so many Silver/Gray models and they all look pretty much the same.
If your E60 zipped by me I'm sure I'd notice the difference. Love the width of your rear tires!
To each his own. I've had a few people ask me why I'd like to spend so much money on an "ugly" car.
Well "F" Them... It's my money, and it's *YOUR* money.
Cheers,
Tony
I've got 5 more months before I can *afford* the 550i that I've been dreaming of for quite some time now. As I notice E60s zipping by I'm seeing so many Silver/Gray models and they all look pretty much the same.
If your E60 zipped by me I'm sure I'd notice the difference. Love the width of your rear tires!
To each his own. I've had a few people ask me why I'd like to spend so much money on an "ugly" car.
Well "F" Them... It's my money, and it's *YOUR* money.Cheers,
Tony
05-13-2005, 10:46 PM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by poleposition' date='May 14 2005, 02:07 AM
OK.? Please be honest.? I already know from other threads on this board, that some of you are going to hate the look I'm going for here.? That's cool with me.? I'm truly interested in honest opinions.? Some of you might like it too.? Just to let you know, I have a few more cosmetic mods in progress.? A replica ACS roof spoiler and a replica ACS trunk spoiler.? An ACS exhaust tip powdercoated the same sapphire black metallic as the wheels.? The wheels are 20x9 fronts and 20x10 rear radial style 32 replicas.? I had them powdercoated sapphire black metallic.? The tires are 255-30-20 in the fronts and 295-25-20 in the rear.? I also have the black grilles to put in as well.? The mods are all cosmetic.? This is my everyday go to work car.? Oh yeah, the tint is 5% on the rear and 20% on the sides.
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I think it is AWESOME MAN!!! CONGRATS!!!
I like the black in all kind of style, what are those replica rims do you know?
Wanna see the whole ready project.
Go for wat you like who realy carez wat otherz say its ya ride so you luv it I like it others hate it.. watz big deal do not give $hit about it,ey?
I am thinking of getting the rims painted too for my winter rims...(did not bought them yet)