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06-29-2006, 12:46 AM
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hey guys i am still confused over wad brand of tint ?
And can anyone explain what the percentage means ?
And can anyone explain what the percentage means ?
06-29-2006, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Microstar' post='304987' date='Jun 29 2006, 01:46 AM
hey guys i am still confused over wad brand of tint ?
And can anyone explain what the percentage means ?
And can anyone explain what the percentage means ?
06-29-2006, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='304990' date='Jun 29 2006, 01:57 AM
I'm not sure what brand is good.. but I believe the percentage means how much lights getting through.. example 5% means only 5% of light gets through the tint.. 30% means 30% of light gets through.. I hope i'm correct.. Can anyone confirm this?
06-29-2006, 01:28 AM
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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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
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 Microstar' post='304926' date='Jun 29 2006, 08:12 AM
I hope you guys can forgive me for asking lots of questions...cuz i am still green and starting to get addicted to cars and mods.. 
Hi no probs, we all were before E60 Forums
Hopefully someone can answer these
1. Do you guys have your aircon on automatically everytime u start your car ? Well i do and i sure do not want that to happen...anyways to set it to off everytime i ignite engine ? Tried asking these a while back no one answers... no, mine does only switch on if I let it on, or on auto, but when I get out of the car, I turn all off (CD eject, airco off, lighst auto off, etc, otw teh battery can be drained...not always but that is my experience
2. I am thinking of getting tints for my glass..when they say 30% tint...do they mean 70% of light can pass thru or 30% of light can pass thru ? Ermm..and what brands would be considered good ? A ranking order of them would be great
...I am kind of looking at Huper Optik and Formula One...wondering am i looking at the right ones ? I do not have but would like to, rules are too strict in the EU, 35% is ok, 30% may be, I know Llumar USA is good, FoliaTEc also, but some has 3M.
3. AIB headlights...they have ~0.3 more amp than oems...will they affect anything ? And there's this FM issue...i believe going on even though i have no idea whats the relation here...any fixes yet ? And how can i make sure i get consistent brightness in both bulbs since i am considering to order soon? Sorry I prefer the "old" yellow look on black and no new era lights, but I can imagine they will fix that soon, it interfers w sg in the radio.
4. PIAA foglights...H4 Xtreme white plus 4170K or 4700K...i see a variation being used here...whats the best to pair with AIB and why ? depends on F, xenons are normally 4150K so anything above is more blue.
5. I plan to install quad exhaust in my 07' 550i...i have researched a bit and kind of looking at two brands now...Eisenmann and Supersprint...any views on them or any other better brands i have missed out ? Oh and btw...is supersprint made by hamann ? I sure wan something mean !
Eisenmann is a good German exhaust top common now, nice "voice", but it is a tube. SuperSprint is Italian and -not as I am a mad fan of HAMANN- but I prefer that one, if its ok w Ferrari, its ok for me.-) Matter of preference, SS is better look and quality is visible another level...but U will see.
If any kind soul would answer my questions...i would certainly appreciate it... thx in advance
Hi no probs, we all were before E60 ForumsHopefully someone can answer these
1. Do you guys have your aircon on automatically everytime u start your car ? Well i do and i sure do not want that to happen...anyways to set it to off everytime i ignite engine ? Tried asking these a while back no one answers... no, mine does only switch on if I let it on, or on auto, but when I get out of the car, I turn all off (CD eject, airco off, lighst auto off, etc, otw teh battery can be drained...not always but that is my experience
2. I am thinking of getting tints for my glass..when they say 30% tint...do they mean 70% of light can pass thru or 30% of light can pass thru ? Ermm..and what brands would be considered good ? A ranking order of them would be great
...I am kind of looking at Huper Optik and Formula One...wondering am i looking at the right ones ? I do not have but would like to, rules are too strict in the EU, 35% is ok, 30% may be, I know Llumar USA is good, FoliaTEc also, but some has 3M.3. AIB headlights...they have ~0.3 more amp than oems...will they affect anything ? And there's this FM issue...i believe going on even though i have no idea whats the relation here...any fixes yet ? And how can i make sure i get consistent brightness in both bulbs since i am considering to order soon? Sorry I prefer the "old" yellow look on black and no new era lights, but I can imagine they will fix that soon, it interfers w sg in the radio.
4. PIAA foglights...H4 Xtreme white plus 4170K or 4700K...i see a variation being used here...whats the best to pair with AIB and why ? depends on F, xenons are normally 4150K so anything above is more blue.
5. I plan to install quad exhaust in my 07' 550i...i have researched a bit and kind of looking at two brands now...Eisenmann and Supersprint...any views on them or any other better brands i have missed out ? Oh and btw...is supersprint made by hamann ? I sure wan something mean !
Eisenmann is a good German exhaust top common now, nice "voice", but it is a tube. SuperSprint is Italian and -not as I am a mad fan of HAMANN- but I prefer that one, if its ok w Ferrari, its ok for me.-) Matter of preference, SS is better look and quality is visible another level...but U will see.If any kind soul would answer my questions...i would certainly appreciate it... thx in advance
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06-29-2006, 02:36 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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
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 Microstar' post='304991' date='Jun 29 2006, 11:01 AM
Hmm...anyway iceman...that white beast in ur pic...its an ac rear bumper mod right ? I believe he did a cut on the right end for the quad exhaust...no ?
to him for that 
06-29-2006, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by hollywoodtrash' post='304956' date='Jun 29 2006, 03:36 AM
That is confirmed Ice. What you said is exactly true.
If you want more sound go with Eisenmann. I was hanging out at wheelpower a few weeks back, and two M5's were getting work done, one with an Eisenmann Quad and the other with Hamann. The one with the Eisenmann Quad, I sh#t you not, sounded very similar to a Ferrari F430. The dude was just parking the damn car inside the warehouse and my eardrums started bleeding. I love it.
The other M5 with the Hamann Quad sounded very clean. Not as obnoxious as the Eisenmann. I like them both.
However, the sound of the Eisenmann Quad would bring terror to your local neighborhood which is why I love it so much
If you want more sound go with Eisenmann. I was hanging out at wheelpower a few weeks back, and two M5's were getting work done, one with an Eisenmann Quad and the other with Hamann. The one with the Eisenmann Quad, I sh#t you not, sounded very similar to a Ferrari F430. The dude was just parking the damn car inside the warehouse and my eardrums started bleeding. I love it.
The other M5 with the Hamann Quad sounded very clean. Not as obnoxious as the Eisenmann. I like them both.
However, the sound of the Eisenmann Quad would bring terror to your local neighborhood which is why I love it so much
One thing you can try though, ask Iceman316 about his custom exhaust setup...
06-29-2006, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='305264' date='Jun 29 2006, 03:59 PM
Yes the Eisenmann exhaust for the M5 sounds really good, but the Eisenmann exhaust for the regular E60 sounds nothing like it and is nowhere near as loud. In the parts forum, you'll find some clips and opinions from ppl who have it. Its a lot tamer, than say, the B&B exhaust.
One thing you can try though, ask Iceman316 about his custom exhaust setup...
One thing you can try though, ask Iceman316 about his custom exhaust setup...
