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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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Hi guys i just got my 550 any suggestions for a good body kits ?
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Toy550i' post='270873' date='Apr 18 2006, 06:16 PM
Hi guys i just got my 550 any suggestions for a good body kits ?
Easy. M tech. And cheapest too.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Toy550i' post='270873' date='Apr 18 2006, 08:16 PM
Hi guys i just got my 550 any suggestions for a good body kits ?
So far, ///M body kit front bumper and rear M5 bumper with dual twin-exhaust.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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how much mtech, and how much is it each side meaning front only and etc. ??

thanks in advance
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by absolut.k.aws' post='270937' date='Apr 19 2006, 12:10 AM
how much mtech, and how much is it each side meaning front only and etc. ??

thanks in advance
My Mtech was around $1400 unpainted from the dealership and around $2200 painted and installed, I have the Mtech front, rear, sides.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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M kit with the AC roof spoiler look the best
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 11:25 PM
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M-kit looks the best.. I like the Hamann one too
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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Another vote for M-kit. Nothing beats the look of a M car.
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 02:24 AM
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definitely the BMW OEM ///M kit aero is the best.....
no way ACS please
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 02:31 AM
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I?d fully second to Peter530i.
Non-OEM looks cheap, but isn?t!
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