What Mods???
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Here's my mods, simple and understated:
Euro Reflectors-$25
BMW valve stem caps-$20
AUX input-$2/300
BMW umbrella and holder (mounted between right rear seat and floor -$50
Trunk mounted grocery bag holder-$25
Valentine 1-$395
E60 network cling- $ donation of your choice to our esteemed forum.
Euro Reflectors-$25
BMW valve stem caps-$20
AUX input-$2/300
BMW umbrella and holder (mounted between right rear seat and floor -$50
Trunk mounted grocery bag holder-$25
Valentine 1-$395
E60 network cling- $ donation of your choice to our esteemed forum.
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Originally Posted by 545i now' post='232798' date='Jan 31 2006, 07:26 PM
Here's my mods, simple and understated:
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Originally Posted by jmp470' post='232567' date='Jan 31 2006, 01:26 PM
Hello all,
I've been a silent member on this forum for about 15 days now!!! Not long I know... its hard to keep my mouth shut about my car. Anyways, I want to mod my 545i. However, I have a couple of stipulations:
1st I don't want to void the warranty
2nd I don't want to spend a lot of money... I don't want to double the cost of the car just for 10 HP
3rd I like to keep the stock look to it....
I did see a Sapphire black M5 being delivered. Now if only I had a sugar momma!!!!!
I've been a silent member on this forum for about 15 days now!!! Not long I know... its hard to keep my mouth shut about my car. Anyways, I want to mod my 545i. However, I have a couple of stipulations:
1st I don't want to void the warranty
2nd I don't want to spend a lot of money... I don't want to double the cost of the car just for 10 HP
3rd I like to keep the stock look to it....
I did see a Sapphire black M5 being delivered. Now if only I had a sugar momma!!!!!
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Some nicer stock wheels maybe? That will not void your warranty. BMW has a nice variety of stock wheels that will improve the looks of your car. You can check ebay for these kinds of stock wheels and they won't break your wallet. Or go for aftermarket replicas if you are in a budget.
Like ipse dixit suggested, maybe tint the windows?
Like ipse dixit suggested, maybe tint the windows?
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My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Originally Posted by allenman' post='232772' date='Jan 31 2006, 09:17 PM
Sounds like you need to move on to something else. Perhaps a nice Volvo.
Yeah, K&N is useless. And what good is a nice car on stock wheels?
Yeah, K&N is useless. And what good is a nice car on stock wheels?
I missed it that he mentioned a K&N before.
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My Ride: 2004 545i - 6 speed manual (July 04 build), silver-grey/black, sports package std equipment (18", active roll, active steering, adaptive headlights), premium sound, bluetooth enabled, folding rear seat, lumbar, 3m hood/bumper protective film, rear tint, euro reflectors.
If you don't want to change the look (that eliminates Mkit, Wheels, Dual Exhaust, spoilers..). Personally, I always think wheels can be improved and at the minimum, the M-kit side skirts eliminate the large flat look of the doors.
Any performance mods are expensive for not much - it is hard to improve on near perfection. I am adding a quad exhaust for looks and sound, not necessarily performance.
Dinan Cold Air Intake and throttle plate, $1500+ for about 22hp. Your call. For me, less than 2% of the value, what the hell. I keep my cars for a long time.
My suggestions are change the fog lights to a whiter light, tint the windows (at least the rear) and add a 3-M bra (you will thank me in about 5k miles).
Any performance mods are expensive for not much - it is hard to improve on near perfection. I am adding a quad exhaust for looks and sound, not necessarily performance.
Dinan Cold Air Intake and throttle plate, $1500+ for about 22hp. Your call. For me, less than 2% of the value, what the hell. I keep my cars for a long time.
My suggestions are change the fog lights to a whiter light, tint the windows (at least the rear) and add a 3-M bra (you will thank me in about 5k miles).
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From: South East, UK
My Ride: 2008 E60 M5/SMG (LCI)
Interlagos Blue/Black Merino
Aux input, sun protection glass, Bluetooth, Voice control
Hello all,
I've been a silent member on this forum for about 15 days now!!! Not long I know... its hard to keep my mouth shut about my car. Anyways, I want to mod my 545i. However, I have a couple of stipulations:
1st I don't want to void the warranty
2nd I don't want to spend a lot of money... I don't want to double the cost of the car just for 10 HP
3rd I like to keep the stock look to it....
I did see a Sapphire black M5 being delivered. Now if only I had a sugar momma!!!!!
I've been a silent member on this forum for about 15 days now!!! Not long I know... its hard to keep my mouth shut about my car. Anyways, I want to mod my 545i. However, I have a couple of stipulations:
1st I don't want to void the warranty
2nd I don't want to spend a lot of money... I don't want to double the cost of the car just for 10 HP
3rd I like to keep the stock look to it....
I did see a Sapphire black M5 being delivered. Now if only I had a sugar momma!!!!!
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i disagree ... i had a DMS ECU remap on my 545 .. I CAN feel the difference.... AND, I've had a service since and BMW found nothing.. warranty still intact. DMS were so confident BMW wouldn't find anything, that they even guaranteed to pay out for anything covered by a warranty, if BMW didn't!
they claim a HP gain to 362hp, improvement to torque, and derestricted top speed...
i haven't proved it on a dyno, but i can feel the difference .. i am VERY pleased with the result ...
oh, cost to me was ?900, on my drive service!
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Originally Posted by 545i now' post='232798' date='Jan 31 2006, 10:26 PM
Here's my mods, simple and understated:
Euro Reflectors-$25
BMW valve stem caps-$20
AUX input-$2/300
BMW umbrella and holder (mounted between right rear seat and floor -$50
Trunk mounted grocery bag holder-$25
Valentine 1-$395
E60 network cling- $ donation of your choice to our esteemed forum.
Euro Reflectors-$25
BMW valve stem caps-$20
AUX input-$2/300
BMW umbrella and holder (mounted between right rear seat and floor -$50
Trunk mounted grocery bag holder-$25
Valentine 1-$395
E60 network cling- $ donation of your choice to our esteemed forum.
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From: Austin TX
My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Here's my mods, simple and understated:
Euro Reflectors-$25
BMW valve stem caps-$20
AUX input-$2/300
BMW umbrella and holder (mounted between right rear seat and floor -$50
Trunk mounted grocery bag holder-$25
Valentine 1-$395
E60 network cling- $ donation of your choice to our esteemed forum.
Euro Reflectors-$25
BMW valve stem caps-$20
AUX input-$2/300
BMW umbrella and holder (mounted between right rear seat and floor -$50
Trunk mounted grocery bag holder-$25
Valentine 1-$395
E60 network cling- $ donation of your choice to our esteemed forum.
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Originally Posted by amigo525' post='233262' date='Feb 1 2006, 04:12 PM
Valentine 1-$395 ??? what is that?
I don't leave home without mine!http://www.valentine1.com/