rebadging to E60
06-08-2006, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='294594' date='Jun 8 2006, 12:33 PM
I like the debadged look.... but I will NEVER debadge.
Why not?
Simple. I don't wan't people thinking I have a 525 or 530, but I'm trying to hide it.
Why not?
Simple. I don't wan't people thinking I have a 525 or 530, but I'm trying to hide it.
06-08-2006, 12:18 PM
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People will asume I have a 525/530 until I smoke their a$$.
That's only if they even care enough to try and race to find out. 9 times out of 10 they will just assume you're trying to hide the fact you couldn't afford the V8. (Only in your case, you do have the V8)
06-08-2006, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='294610' date='Jun 8 2006, 03:01 PM
That is part of the reason why I like the debadge look. People will asume I have a 525/530 until I smoke their a$$. I just wish I can see the look on their face as I pull away from their e350/500s, M35/45s, IS350s, GS430s, etc and the occassional cannibalism of another bimmer.
06-08-2006, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='294594' date='Jun 8 2006, 12:33 PM
I like the debadged look.... but I will NEVER debadge.
Why not?
Simple. I don't wan't people thinking I have a 525 or 530, but I'm trying to hide it.
Why not?
Simple. I don't wan't people thinking I have a 525 or 530, but I'm trying to hide it.
06-08-2006, 12:47 PM
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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
-----------------------------------------
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
Originally Posted by Prodigal545i' post='294618' date='Jun 8 2006, 01:18 PM
Yeah Vert M3 was surprised I kept up with it......stopped at a light and (Vert Owner) asked, man that 525i is fast.....He thought my car said 525i instead of 545i.
06-09-2006, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='294617' date='Jun 8 2006, 10:18 PM
That's only if they even care enough to try and race to find out. 9 times out of 10 they will just assume you're trying to hide the fact you couldn't afford the V8. (Only in your case, you do have the V8)
I personally like the clean look - and don't give a sh*t what people think - so obviously I debadged.
...regarding your argument - it's rather relative. Here in Holland even a E60 520d is regarded an achievement to own. I see your point however, a lot of people will think like that, I just choose that it shouldn't affect the way I want my car to look like.
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