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Old 04-04-2012, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc
Whaaat... E90 make over?! But it's great already!
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Just got my car back from the body shop very recently.

Car went in stock, came out with the following:
- Prior Design kit
- KW V2 coilovers
- Leon Hardiritt Orden wheels
- custom painted grill

I just bought a 3D Design trunk spoiler so I'm waiting for that to get shipped over from Japan.

Its almost time to replace my brake components so I'm looking for some aftermarket options.

Maaaybe a Eurocharged Stage 1 tune.
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plans:

1. 128 style wheels
2. add ventilation to my comfort seats an ? change the leather trim
3. add light package

Nothing more to do.
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Great list of mods, guys. Let's keep this thread going.

1. RPI exhaust waiting to be installed (finally)
2. M5 mirrors ( should be arriving any day now)
3. Hamann rep splitter
4. Color matched kidney grill border with either matte black or stock inserts.
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Originally Posted by jmk
Just got my car back from the body shop very recently.

Car went in stock, came out with the following:
- Prior Design kit
- KW V2 coilovers
- Leon Hardiritt Orden wheels
- custom painted grill

I just bought a 3D Design trunk spoiler so I'm waiting for that to get shipped over from Japan.

Its almost time to replace my brake components so I'm looking for some aftermarket options.

Maaaybe a Eurocharged Stage 1 tune.

Nice drop. Car looks good.
Old 04-04-2012, 11:34 AM
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At first I as kicking around the idea of getting an m5, but before I left to go to Israel, all the ones I have either drove or checked out have been dogged out or had small issues so, that idea is gone. That's a good thing for me. My wife has had me kicking around the idea of us getting another porsche so I have found a few 2007 and a 2008 porsche 911 turbo with 11k and 16k on it. So when I return, I might have a go at it. Until then, I like mine and if I decide to keep it, hopefully the member who is getting ready to do the ess supercharger mod to his has good results that will make some of us go that route.
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Originally Posted by pjinca
My mods are pretty much done. I do want to replace my roof and trunk spoilers, and possibly refinish my wheels. The modding is tapering down while I decide how much longer I actually want to keep my car. I know it will be gone to someone else before it hits 100k (it's at 79k)
If yours weren't an M54 engine, I'd say keep it forever... still, one of the last of the inline 6 cylinder 530's might mean something to someone eventually. hopefully

Originally Posted by umichchris
man, im just happy you're keeping your car to be honest!


upcoming mods for the spring/summer (most this wknd):
  • CF front lip & side panel extensions....just dropped the mocks off at the machine shop this morning
  • thinking about a set of 20" wheels powdercoated gloss black if i can get the right price on this used set that needs work
  • Orion V2 + Ehssan blackout method (doing this on friday)
  • Creating my own yellow AEs from the stock bulbs...on paper it should work but we will see (i want to backlight the orions with yellow)
  • strongly considering removing all my trim and covering it in real CF then completing the look with a clear resin (still researching this one)
  • Dinan 16% underdrive pully - seems like my next performance mod this summer
  • LCI tails....i refuse to pay a lot so the hunt continues
  • lowering spring install (maybe tonight if i can find a breaker bar for this strut tower bolt thats being a sonofabitch to loosen)
i could go on & on but check out my build thread for more info lol
Nice list, Chris!

Can't wait to see the pics when it's done

Are actually planning to fabricate carbon fibre parts in your garage??? I would recommend that you don't, because the particles that are released in the process require special ventilation and are very harmful to your health. Not to mention, you need to wear a respirator.

Originally Posted by jg525i
hmmmm... where do i begin
1.e60 is almost done, just waiting on my sc it will be ready by summertime( fingers crossed)
2.e90 is getting a complete makeover before bimmerfest
3.on the hunt for an old school bmw i prefer wagon for my next project
if no wagon,then seriously looking for an e30 or e36 (you guys got no idea what i have planned out for this car if i find a descent one soon, so let the search begins!!

so far that's it lol!! thanks guys
J, you are truly amazing with these cars! Good luck and I can't wait to see pics!

Which SC? Custom? I wanna know!!!
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Originally Posted by jmk
Just got my car back from the body shop very recently.

Car went in stock, came out with the following:
- Prior Design kit
- KW V2 coilovers
- Leon Hardiritt Orden wheels
- custom painted grill

I just bought a 3D Design trunk spoiler so I'm waiting for that to get shipped over from Japan.

Its almost time to replace my brake components so I'm looking for some aftermarket options.

Maaaybe a Eurocharged Stage 1 tune.
Okay, I didn't want to say this in your thread, but since this is my thread, may I just be honest?

I don't like the Prior design front and rear, but worst yet is the fact that the sideskirts are so much higher of the ground than the front and the rear. Sorry, braddah - not hating, just speaking my mind. Of course it's your ride and you should do what you want and not listen to me or anyone else

Originally Posted by iluha530xi
plans:

1. 128 style wheels
2. add ventilation to my comfort seats an ? change the leather trim
3. add light package

Nothing more to do.
How can you add ventilation? Are you getting different seats?

Originally Posted by Kaizen
Great list of mods, guys. Let's keep this thread going.

1. RPI exhaust waiting to be installed (finally)
2. M5 mirrors ( should be arriving any day now)
3. Hamann rep splitter
4. Color matched kidney grill border with either matte black or stock inserts.
I have a set of color-matched kidneys that I've been thinking about installing for the longest time, but I'm afraid they'll make the grilles look too small.

Originally Posted by boots
At first I as kicking around the idea of getting an m5, but before I left to go to Israel, all the ones I have either drove or checked out have been dogged out or had small issues so, that idea is gone. That's a good thing for me. My wife has had me kicking around the idea of us getting another porsche so I have found a few 2007 and a 2008 porsche 911 turbo with 11k and 16k on it. So when I return, I might have a go at it. Until then, I like mine and if I decide to keep it, hopefully the member who is getting ready to do the ess supercharger mod to his has good results that will make some of us go that route.
Actually, I've been considering the new Cayenne Diesel myself. But 550 is already an awesome car, man
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J, you are truly amazing with these cars! Good luck and I can't wait to see pics!

Which SC? Custom? I wanna know!!!
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thanks v i appreciate that!! as regards to to the SC the kit is already made but i'm just waiting on the tune, it will be ready by summer time i can't wait
i can't tell you yet who made it coz they are sponsoring the SC and i dont want them to be mad sorry man! as suppose to the old skool project you will not belive what i just picked up yesterday!! let's just say we going waaaaay back!!


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