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04-05-2008, 12:51 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545I Titanium
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Parking Sensor, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Sports Package, Logic 7 Surround Sound System, Black Leather Interior, Wood Grain Package, Power Seats, DTC, DSC
I just purchased a 2005 BMW 545i. The car has 33,000 miles on it and cost me a little under 35000. Previously owned by a Japanese family (they kept it mint!) (PIX COMING SOON). I wanted to fix it up so that it would have a more edgier look.
Any suggestions on what to do?
Brakes?
Body Kits?
Rims?
thanks!
Any suggestions on what to do?
Brakes?
Body Kits?
Rims?
thanks!
04-05-2008, 01:04 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
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Congrats on the purchase ! 
here's my suggestion:
mkit -acs
172's
Redstuff pads and will be soon painting the calipers high gloss black
here's my suggestion:
mkit -acs
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Redstuff pads and will be soon painting the calipers high gloss black
04-05-2008, 02:29 AM
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Welcome. Is that the going price nowadays. That seems like a really good price.
As far as suggestions, I'd get the basics. M-tech kit, exhaust, 20s and springs or coilovers.
As far as suggestions, I'd get the basics. M-tech kit, exhaust, 20s and springs or coilovers.
04-05-2008, 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='556458' date='Apr 5 2008, 05:29 AM
Welcome. Is that the going price nowadays. That seems like a really good price.
As far as suggestions, I'd get the basics. M-tech kit, exhaust, 20s and springs or coilovers.
As far as suggestions, I'd get the basics. M-tech kit, exhaust, 20s and springs or coilovers.
Congrats.
I just purchased Eisenmann Exhaust, which is one of the best out there from Germany for $998 under a group buy.
04-05-2008, 04:49 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i /w Sport pkg - SMG - Nav - Premium pkg - PDC - Ready to begin my modding! =)
Originally Posted by dubledizzle' post='556438' date='Apr 5 2008, 02:51 AM
I just purchased a 2005 BMW 545i. The car has 33,000 miles on it and cost me a little under 35000. Previously owned by a Japanese family (they kept it mint!) (PIX COMING SOON). I wanted to fix it up so that it would have a more edgier look.
Any suggestions on what to do?
Brakes?
Body Kits?
Rims?
thanks!
Any suggestions on what to do?
Brakes?
Body Kits?
Rims?
thanks!
Congrats on your new ride, i just bought the same car 2 months ago....titanuim 2005 545 sport...and i love it!
As with most modding, i think its a matter of choice and desire. Do you prefer looks over performance or visa versa? I think wheels are the single most mod you can do to any car that will drastically change the look of a car where you'll get the most upfront satisfaction. Currently I have my M-Technic kit on order from Quad-M and wheels are on the way. I also lowered the car just a tad so my 167's will fit just right, and once the M-tech kit is here Ive also go my ACS trunk spoiler sitting in the garage ready to be installed.
I anticipate by the end of this month Ill be taking plenty pics to share with the gang......good luck and please do the same!!
T
04-05-2008, 06:40 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545I Titanium
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Parking Sensor, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Sports Package, Logic 7 Surround Sound System, Black Leather Interior, Wood Grain Package, Power Seats, DTC, DSC
Originally Posted by IceyTys' post='556486' date='Apr 5 2008, 08:49 AM
dubledizzle...... welcome to the forums..
Congrats on your new ride, i just bought the same car 2 months ago....titanuim 2005 545 sport...and i love it!
As with most modding, i think its a matter of choice and desire. Do you prefer looks over performance or visa versa? I think wheels are the single most mod you can do to any car that will drastically change the look of a car where you'll get the most upfront satisfaction. Currently I have my M-Technic kit on order from Quad-M and wheels are on the way. I also lowered the car just a tad so my 167's will fit just right, and once the M-tech kit is here Ive also go my ACS trunk spoiler sitting in the garage ready to be installed.
I anticipate by the end of this month Ill be taking plenty pics to share with the gang......good luck and please do the same!!
T
Congrats on your new ride, i just bought the same car 2 months ago....titanuim 2005 545 sport...and i love it!
As with most modding, i think its a matter of choice and desire. Do you prefer looks over performance or visa versa? I think wheels are the single most mod you can do to any car that will drastically change the look of a car where you'll get the most upfront satisfaction. Currently I have my M-Technic kit on order from Quad-M and wheels are on the way. I also lowered the car just a tad so my 167's will fit just right, and once the M-tech kit is here Ive also go my ACS trunk spoiler sitting in the garage ready to be installed.
I anticipate by the end of this month Ill be taking plenty pics to share with the gang......good luck and please do the same!!
T
04-05-2008, 06:55 AM
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My Ride: 2005 530i Individual, DVD Package, HUD, Bluetooth, Comfort Seats, SR, etc
welcome to the best e60 forum , hang around , pretty soon you will know what you want and will go to middle earth in order to get it !
04-05-2008, 09:05 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545I Titanium
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Parking Sensor, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Sports Package, Logic 7 Surround Sound System, Black Leather Interior, Wood Grain Package, Power Seats, DTC, DSC
Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='556515' date='Apr 5 2008, 09:49 AM
Welcome! There are unless ways you can mod the e60. Btw, where are you from?
Orange County.