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07-30-2007, 01:53 PM
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Do you guys think its even worth it to do any Performance mods on an 04' 530.
if so what?
also does anyone know if i can take my car to the dealer after I have purchased it and have bmw install a suspention kit, that way my warranty will still be valid. Or is this not even worth it either
if so what?
also does anyone know if i can take my car to the dealer after I have purchased it and have bmw install a suspention kit, that way my warranty will still be valid. Or is this not even worth it either
07-30-2007, 02:29 PM
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Rumor has it that BMW will be coming out with their own performance parts to compete with the likes of Dinan. Supposedly, it'll happen in a couple of months.
07-30-2007, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='453434' date='Jul 30 2007, 03:29 PM
Rumor has it that BMW will be coming out with their own performance parts to compete with the likes of Dinan. Supposedly, it'll happen in a couple of months.
That would be great!... I think I ll wait it out then. Do you know where i could find more info on this.
07-30-2007, 02:41 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
07-30-2007, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='453441' date='Jul 30 2007, 03:41 PM
Here's a link: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=42036
Thanks...
07-30-2007, 06:16 PM
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i nice sounding exhaust is always nice to have. you could check out people's signatures and profiles too for mods/ideas for what has been available. good luck with the mods 
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='453434' date='Jul 30 2007, 05:29 PM
Rumor has it that BMW will be coming out with their own performance parts to compete with the likes of Dinan. Supposedly, it'll happen in a couple of months.
08-01-2007, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by weszaid' post='453416' date='Jul 30 2007, 02:53 PM
Do you guys think its even worth it to do any Performance mods on an 04' 530.
if so what?
also does anyone know if i can take my car to the dealer after I have purchased it and have bmw install a suspention kit, that way my warranty will still be valid. Or is this not even worth it either
if so what?
also does anyone know if i can take my car to the dealer after I have purchased it and have bmw install a suspention kit, that way my warranty will still be valid. Or is this not even worth it either
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