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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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Mod complete. M5 paddles way cool!
Many thanks to my530i -- Fred---
Driving became even more of a blast!
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Steptronic or SMG ?
If SMG, which parts have you used ?

Bye and congrats!
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Mod complete. M5 paddles way cool!
Many thanks to my530i -- Fred---
Driving became even more of a blast!
Congrats, jetmech! You'll enjoy it more on twisty road with both hands on steering wheel - more confident going through the curves!

Steptronic or SMG ?
It's a Step, Alex.
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='376599' date='Jan 11 2007, 01:24 AM
It's a Step, Alex.

Fred, make the mod on some SMG too
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 09:06 AM
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Already have it for SMG want one?
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Steptronic, which parts have you used ?
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup [color=red]Mods:[/color] [color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done ! Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color] [color=blue]3M window 35% tint done Chrome grilles E60.net Clings [/color]
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welcome to the club....... a whole different car now, right?
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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The cars is now the way I guess the new 5's will be with the sport trans option!
But you are right Peter530i much better!
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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You must have one thing to add - Sprintbooster. With that, you'd feel like you have an M5 at 400hp-mode.
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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whats the cost of a retro fit paddle
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