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05-07-2005, 11:06 PM

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My Ride: 535d Eccelsa, 05 2005 (built 12-04), sapphireblack, beige dakota leather, electric seats, poplar wood trim, sport suspension, 124 style 18" alloys, differentiated f/r runflat tyres, steptronic, adaptive light control, bi-xenon, BMW PRO nav, cd, cd changer, electric-foldable and automatic antidazzle rear mirrors, automatic antidazzle internal rear mirror, adjustable central armrest, BT, Hifi Professional LOGIC7 , extended functions aircon, full lighting package, green comfort fascia on windshield, PDC park distance control, voice control, CPT9000 car phone, BMW Assist, BMW On-line, BMW Tracking, alarm system, programmable remote controls.

I want to customize my new car a little bit, in order to have it more "my own" in the sea of standard 5er running all over my area. Being an "Eccelsa" version (top of range in Italy, but without any sporty clue) I do not want to push on the "race replica" style but instead on the classy, luxury style.
So, this is my plan:
TV function, settop box, some kind of rear passengers entertainment package (which one?), wood shifter, wood handbrake lever, front ACS spoiler, passengers area tinted window.

What about a rear boot-lid spoiler: an overdone for a luxury sedan

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And what else could be appropriate?

Thanks to everybody.

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05-07-2005, 11:41 PM

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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package

Brighter Fogs?

M-Technik Kit?

Wheels?

Painted Brake Calipers

Exhaust

Spoiler is nice, its not overdone for a Sports Luxury sedan.

Check out these ummm fixed up personalized 5er and 7er.

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05-08-2005, 12:20 AM

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My Ride: 07' 530d - M-Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Dakota leather 08' 120i - M-Sport - Alpine White III / Black Sensatec

Chrome kidneys?

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05-08-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ipp' date='May 8 2005, 09:20 AM

Chrome kidneys?

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Yeah, I've already ordered them.

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05-08-2005, 12:36 PM

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Lucky:

Are the crome kidneys not standard on the 535dA ?

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05-08-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by E60Sim' date='May 8 2005, 09:36 PM

Lucky:

Are the crome kidneys not standard on the 535dA ?

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They are not. BMW literature clearly states that 545i and 535d, BOTH have the chrome kidneys but this is not the case.

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05-09-2005, 05:40 AM

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Hey Lucky, if you want to stay away from the the sportier racer mods and accentuate the luxury side of your E60, an ACS front spoiler is definitely not for you. The chrome grills, the tinted windows, the extra wood pieces, all smart moves that add to the luxuriousness of your car. Spoilers are not for bringing out the luxury in your car but more for bringing out the sport. Stay away from wings and tails and spoilers and you will stay with your theme of accentuating luxury and not sport.

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05-09-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by poleposition' date='May 9 2005, 02:40 PM

Hey Lucky, if you want to stay away from the the sportier racer mods and accentuate the luxury side of your E60, an ACS front spoiler is definitely not for you.? The chrome grills, the tinted windows, the extra wood pieces, all smart moves that add to the luxuriousness of your car.? Spoilers are not for bringing out the luxury in your car but more for bringing out the sport.? Stay away from wings and tails and spoilers and you will stay with your theme of accentuating luxury and not sport.

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In principle you're right, but I'd like to differentiate a little bit also the bodywork. IMO the ACS front spoiler is not overdone and should stand up well without being too apparent. Other options are Breyton or Alpina, both not of the DTM style favoured by other companies.

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