Finally!! GOt my M5!! :)
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Hey guys, i just traded my 05 545 for an 08 black M5, its completly stock, i want to do a few changes for example a drop, what are the best dropping kit? I also want to do black on black if any of you guys have a pic please post so I can see how my car can look
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
I'm on eibachs right now. Much more comfortable than h&r and still very stiff. However, im about to switch to kw coilovers, as springs only is not the right solution for a car of this degree.
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akaliusïż½ Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3ïż½ Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
I agree. I had H&R on mine, and it was a bit harsh. Eibachs or coilovers would be a much better choice. Gongrats on your new beast!
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My Ride: E60 530d MSport Auto, 19" 172 Spiders on ContiSports 2's, Pro Nav, Adaptive Xenons, Bruce M's V6 Rear LCI Cables/Lights, Number plate LED
Congratulations Sir!
Enjoy the 500 horses that are tucked under the bonnet / hood! And it goes without saying that you need to let her off the leash on the German Bundesautobahn at some stage of ownership and perhaps sneak in a few laps to explore the Nordschleife at the infamous Nürburgring!
Enjoy the 500 horses that are tucked under the bonnet / hood! And it goes without saying that you need to let her off the leash on the German Bundesautobahn at some stage of ownership and perhaps sneak in a few laps to explore the Nordschleife at the infamous Nürburgring!
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My Ride: E61 535d carbon black m-kit panoramaroof with beige nasca interior and wood trim. 172m rims. DimSport Race, SB, SAT
Congrats, must be awesome.
Doing 45.000 km every gear (fuel prices) incl lots of trips with the whole family (of five) I was advised against taking an M5 and I listened to the advise! I was told the M5 guzzles gas, is stiff, jerky and noisy and not enjoyable on a 5000 km vacation trip with a caravan in tow! Well, all of that may be true and a 535D is awesome in so many ways... but man would I like to listen to those sweet 10 cylinders and take that baby for a spin on the Nurnburgring, just once!
Doing 45.000 km every gear (fuel prices) incl lots of trips with the whole family (of five) I was advised against taking an M5 and I listened to the advise! I was told the M5 guzzles gas, is stiff, jerky and noisy and not enjoyable on a 5000 km vacation trip with a caravan in tow! Well, all of that may be true and a 535D is awesome in so many ways... but man would I like to listen to those sweet 10 cylinders and take that baby for a spin on the Nurnburgring, just once!