Before & after
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Members
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 159
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From: Salo, Finland
My Ride: E61 535d
Many of us seem to like modding their E61's Let's see the before and after pictures.
Here are mine.
Before:
After:
M-Tech aerodynamics package
BBS CK 8.5 x 20" / 9.5 x 20"
Lowering -25mm. / -35mm.
Black chrome grille
"Shadow line" trims
Here are mine.
Before:
After:
M-Tech aerodynamics package
BBS CK 8.5 x 20" / 9.5 x 20"
Lowering -25mm. / -35mm.
Black chrome grille
"Shadow line" trims
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 153
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Mine before:
After:
Mods: 9X20" BBS RX wheels
Lowering
Tinted frontdoor windows
New brakes, drilled and slotted, EBC redstuff
M5 exhaust
M5 carbonmirrors
Carbondiffuser for twin exhaust
Carbon frontsplitter
Carbon grille
New M-sport floor mats
All carbon logos, bonnet, rear and steering wheel
Carbon front strut brace
Bruce Miranda cables and new LCI rear lights
Smoked led siderepeators
Uprated, stiffer frontbushes
Newest type front window
After:
Mods: 9X20" BBS RX wheels
Lowering
Tinted frontdoor windows
New brakes, drilled and slotted, EBC redstuff
M5 exhaust
M5 carbonmirrors
Carbondiffuser for twin exhaust
Carbon frontsplitter
Carbon grille
New M-sport floor mats
All carbon logos, bonnet, rear and steering wheel
Carbon front strut brace
Bruce Miranda cables and new LCI rear lights
Smoked led siderepeators
Uprated, stiffer frontbushes
Newest type front window
Thread Starter
Members
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 159
Likes: 1
From: Salo, Finland
My Ride: E61 535d
Mine before:
After:
Mods: 9X20" BBS RX wheels
Lowering
Tinted frontdoor windows
New brakes, drilled and slotted, EBC redstuff
M5 exhaust
M5 carbonmirrors
Carbondiffuser for twin exhaust
Carbon frontsplitter
Carbon grille
New M-sport floor mats
All carbon logos, bonnet, rear and steering wheel
Carbon front strut brace
Bruce Miranda cables and new LCI rear lights
Smoked led siderepeators
Uprated, stiffer frontbushes
Newest type front window
After:
Mods: 9X20" BBS RX wheels
Lowering
Tinted frontdoor windows
New brakes, drilled and slotted, EBC redstuff
M5 exhaust
M5 carbonmirrors
Carbondiffuser for twin exhaust
Carbon frontsplitter
Carbon grille
New M-sport floor mats
All carbon logos, bonnet, rear and steering wheel
Carbon front strut brace
Bruce Miranda cables and new LCI rear lights
Smoked led siderepeators
Uprated, stiffer frontbushes
Newest type front window
BTW. Where did you buy those carbon emblems?
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,398
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From: Turku, Finland
My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
I have GOT to get that CF front diffusor that Antti and ArneR have... 
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Posts: 153
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Here you are. Just remember to put a few layer of clearcoat on it before assembly.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories
Members
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 216
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From: Sweden
My Ride: 2006 Audi A8 4.2TDI
Previous rides:
2005 E61 530d, 20" Breyton reps, Eibach springs, M5 bumper/mirrors/MFSW
2000 Audi S6 Avant, 18" OZ, RS6 exhaust etc
1998 Audi A8 4,2Q, 19" RS4 wheels, Remus exhaust KW coilovers etc
1986 Audi 100CC, funky fresh steel rims w plastic covers, rubber lip on boot.....
1987 BMW 320i, 15" alloys + rubber lip on boot :)
1982 Opel Ascona 1,6DL, tinted windows and a big-ass subwoofer :P
This is awesome, it doesn't even look like the same cars LOL. Didn't find any pics of my old ride with the mighty 16" setup unfortunately
Members
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 48
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From: Toronto
My Ride: 2006 E61 530xi
Before:
After:
Mods:
- Wheel stud conversion
- BBS-CH Wheels
- BMW rotors w/Hawk pads
- Brass caliper pins
- H&R front springs
After a few track days here are the changes to come:
- Ajustable front sway bar
- Rear sway bar
- Front struts
- Rear shocks
After:
Mods:
- Wheel stud conversion
- BBS-CH Wheels
- BMW rotors w/Hawk pads
- Brass caliper pins
- H&R front springs
After a few track days here are the changes to come:
- Ajustable front sway bar
- Rear sway bar
- Front struts
- Rear shocks
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,398
Likes: 0
From: Turku, Finland
My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
Here you are. Just remember to put a few layer of clearcoat on it before assembly.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories
And combine that with the 16km "dirt" road to our summer place, I fear that it would end up being torn off.
If I ever get around to re-doing the brick work in front of the garage door (raising the level), that splitter will be on my E61 a day later!