New 2010 528xi owner -- now time to mod!
06-25-2010, 07:44 AM
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So the dealers were trying to do whatever they could to get rid of a gorgeous brand new 2010 xDrive 528i and so I decided I should upgrade.
Here are the start pics (and lights since it relates to my question): http://gallery.me.com/ulevitch#100238
Now I want to change a few things...
1) I'd like smoked out tail lights, but it looks like most sites just sell them for 5-series only up to 2006. Can I get some for my 2010?
2) And I'd like to find some brighter angel eyes. It looks like I can upgrade the OEM lights, or go all-out with the HID and have to figure out how to get someone to help me install and deal with the ballast, etc. Seems like replacing the stock OEM lights is easiest.
3) I'd also like that thin spoiler at the top of the rear window, but all the ones I see need to be painted. Where would I go to get something painted the same color as the car? I doubt the dealer does this stuff.
I'm in the bay area, if that helps.
I'm excited! Thanks.
-David
Here are the start pics (and lights since it relates to my question): http://gallery.me.com/ulevitch#100238
Now I want to change a few things...
1) I'd like smoked out tail lights, but it looks like most sites just sell them for 5-series only up to 2006. Can I get some for my 2010?
2) And I'd like to find some brighter angel eyes. It looks like I can upgrade the OEM lights, or go all-out with the HID and have to figure out how to get someone to help me install and deal with the ballast, etc. Seems like replacing the stock OEM lights is easiest.
3) I'd also like that thin spoiler at the top of the rear window, but all the ones I see need to be painted. Where would I go to get something painted the same color as the car? I doubt the dealer does this stuff.
I'm in the bay area, if that helps.
I'm excited! Thanks.
-David
06-25-2010, 07:50 AM
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 535XI white
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go with HID angel eye, it is brighter and nicer, you can see it under sunlight, contact john (brabusw209amg)
i think you mean ACS roof spoiler, ebay sells it painted for around hundred
go with HID angel eye, it is brighter and nicer, you can see it under sunlight, contact john (brabusw209amg)
i think you mean ACS roof spoiler, ebay sells it painted for around hundred
06-25-2010, 07:56 AM
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06-25-2010, 08:44 AM
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Any pictures of said wavvy and gross spoilers? I definitely don't want that.
Something like this looks okay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I have no idea what they mean by it being "DIY." I am not generally a DIY car person (more like a "pay someone better than me" kind of car person). At least not yet! :-)
Something like this looks okay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I have no idea what they mean by it being "DIY." I am not generally a DIY car person (more like a "pay someone better than me" kind of car person). At least not yet! :-)
06-25-2010, 08:55 AM
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Any pictures of said wavvy and gross spoilers? I definitely don't want that.
Something like this looks okay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I have no idea what they mean by it being "DIY." I am not generally a DIY car person (more like a "pay someone better than me" kind of car person). At least not yet! :-)
Something like this looks okay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I have no idea what they mean by it being "DIY." I am not generally a DIY car person (more like a "pay someone better than me" kind of car person). At least not yet! :-)
you use 3m double sided tape to install, or you can pay any bodyshop to install
06-25-2010, 12:46 PM
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Congrats on the new car! Which part of the bay area are you from? There is a shop called SonicMS located in Mountain View. They can get most if not all the mods your looking for. I got my taillights tinted there. Check them out. 
06-26-2010, 09:06 AM
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I've seen some people get their taillights tinted -- is it noticeably different from getting actual smoked out taillights? I can't find anyone selling smoked taillights for the 2010 e60 chassis.
