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Jul 30, 2007 | 01:53 PM

weszaid

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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

Jul 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.

Jul 30, 2007 | 02:38 PM

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Quote:

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.

Jul 30, 2007 | 02:41 PM

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Here's a link: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=42036

Jul 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...

Jul 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

Aug 1, 2007 | 09:45 AM

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Quote:

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.

correck

Aug 1, 2007 | 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by weszaid' post='453416' date='Jul 30 2007, 02:53 PM

I too have an '04 530 and I think its worth it just as long as you don't expect it to become a 545 in terms of power, handling is another story. The only real performance mods I can see myself doing is lowering it, full catback, and maybe a CAI. But I have to admit, I can't wait to see if BMW has any plans for our models. I don't think the stealers will install your lowering kit, best to bring it to a performance shop.