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Old 03-16-2007, 09:06 AM
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I bought this 04 525i about six months ago and i haven't done anything at all
(i guess i just loved the car as it was. 5 has always been my dream!)
but then i found this forum and pix of modified cars look really amazing
what's the first thing i should do if i decide to make my car look better?
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Replace the black reflectors with he red reflectors, IMO.
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i slept in mine first..... then replaced the rear inserts and pur the the reflectors...ericd
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Rims for sure, make a HUGE difference
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Congrats on your new fine automobile

Nice 18" wheels, chrome grilles and the rear reflectors (if you are from the U States).

Nice cleaning and waxing also does miracles.
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Originally Posted by sideeffects' post='403552' date='Mar 16 2007, 10:27 AM
Rims for sure, make a HUGE difference
100% agree.... if money is tight and you definitly way improve the look of your car.... save it for one big purchase and that would be rims..ask forum members here for advice in regards to rims or do a search.... this site wth the members have top notch info and taste with upgrades and rims.....ericd
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thanks so much everyone! ill start looking for rims and reflectors..
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Originally Posted by ericdbs' post='403550' date='Mar 16 2007, 10:23 AM
i slept in mine first

we think alike
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Tint.

I'm not a fan of red reflectors.
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Tinting your car would be a great thing to do first..


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