My E61-525d-RH 19", dropped, M-tech
09-07-2009, 08:59 AM
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My Ride: '04 E61 525d
TITANGRAU II METALLIC (A36)
LEDER DAKOTA/BEIGE 3 (LCBA)
SIDE AIRBAG FOR REAR PASSENGERS
ALARM SYSTEM
ROOF RAIL
SUNBLINDS FOR REAR SIDE WINDOWS, MECH
FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
WOOD TRIM
CUPHOLDER
SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
XENON LIGHT
ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
CRUISE CONTROL
NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
CAR TELEPHONE PROFESSIONAL
CD CHANGER BMW FOR 6 CDS
Thnx Seip??nreik?! (what a name!) 
Yeah I know but only the rear windows... I don't know. I don't really like it. I could take my chances and tint them all. But it's a hassle. Then I have to change windows every year for the car's inspection (that's something that has to be done here in Belgium) and when the cops pull me over chances are that I have to rip the film of right there on the spot... 
When they are in a good mood you will have to come over to the police station a couple of days later to make sure the tint is removed.
I once had it on a car and I was more often changing windows (I had an extra pair of non-tinted front windows) on that one than I was driving the car.
And that was a E34 so changing windows was simple on that one. With this one I don't know yet how difficult it is but it probably will be a little more comprehensive than a E34...
It's clear you haven't seen my face yet! 
Thats exactly the same thing over here in Finland with the regulations. Its illegal to tint the front...so its all or nothing on the side windows! I tinted only the rear window with 35% film and it looks good.
When they are in a good mood you will have to come over to the police station a couple of days later to make sure the tint is removed.
I once had it on a car and I was more often changing windows (I had an extra pair of non-tinted front windows) on that one than I was driving the car.
And that was a E34 so changing windows was simple on that one. With this one I don't know yet how difficult it is but it probably will be a little more comprehensive than a E34...
But Bimmerstyle, while driving as nice e61 as you have, you shouldn`t need to hide behind those sunvisors 
09-07-2009, 09:02 AM
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My Ride: '04 E61 525d
TITANGRAU II METALLIC (A36)
LEDER DAKOTA/BEIGE 3 (LCBA)
SIDE AIRBAG FOR REAR PASSENGERS
ALARM SYSTEM
ROOF RAIL
SUNBLINDS FOR REAR SIDE WINDOWS, MECH
FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
WOOD TRIM
CUPHOLDER
SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
XENON LIGHT
ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
CRUISE CONTROL
NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
CAR TELEPHONE PROFESSIONAL
CD CHANGER BMW FOR 6 CDS
Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1000887' date='Sep 7 2009, 06:52 PM
Thank God you didn't order the Panorama Roof!! 
But now I think about it you're probably right. Way too much glass surrounding me!
09-07-2009, 10:12 AM
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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
Originally Posted by Bimmerstyle' post='1000847' date='Sep 7 2009, 06:24 PM
Thanks Hilden.
The light paint is reversible. They also sell a can of remover for it. Simply rub it on and the paint will come of.
The shadowline is painted. But all the trims were removed. Then they were professionaly painted. My best friend owns a body shop, he did this. So now they are just as strong as conventional car paint.
The rear window doesn't need to come out at all for removing the trimming. The trim simply snaps out. You have to be carefull though. It's fixed pretty firmly. You have to make sure you don't bend the trimming. But it is possible to remove them without taking out the window.
The light paint is reversible. They also sell a can of remover for it. Simply rub it on and the paint will come of.
The shadowline is painted. But all the trims were removed. Then they were professionaly painted. My best friend owns a body shop, he did this. So now they are just as strong as conventional car paint.
The rear window doesn't need to come out at all for removing the trimming. The trim simply snaps out. You have to be carefull though. It's fixed pretty firmly. You have to make sure you don't bend the trimming. But it is possible to remove them without taking out the window.
Part of me want to award you a member of the year prize for this info while the other part curse you for finding me even more ways of spending $$$$ on this car Is there any special order in which to remove that trim? And does it snap right out starting from one side or should one attack it from top or bottom side? I wouldn't care too much about the trim itself since I'm going for new ones but I don't want to mess up the clips.
09-08-2009, 06:48 AM
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My Ride: '04 E61 525d
TITANGRAU II METALLIC (A36)
LEDER DAKOTA/BEIGE 3 (LCBA)
SIDE AIRBAG FOR REAR PASSENGERS
ALARM SYSTEM
ROOF RAIL
SUNBLINDS FOR REAR SIDE WINDOWS, MECH
FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
WOOD TRIM
CUPHOLDER
SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
XENON LIGHT
ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
CRUISE CONTROL
NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
CAR TELEPHONE PROFESSIONAL
CD CHANGER BMW FOR 6 CDS
I started with the bottom trim. Started at the door. With a little flathead screwdriver you can pul it out a little bit towards yourself (not up like the ones on the door). Step by step work your way to the back.
For the top trim it's the same. Start at the door and work your way back.
That's the way I did it. It seemed the right way of doing it without messing up the trims.
For the top trim it's the same. Start at the door and work your way back.
That's the way I did it. It seemed the right way of doing it without messing up the trims.
11-07-2009, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by E61 TOURING' post='1046721' date='Nov 4 2009, 01:26 PM
Hello,
I am French, excuse I for my approximate English.
I am very interess? by your fires(lights) rear. Where you are got for you these jewels.
Thank you in advance.
I am French, excuse I for my approximate English.
I am very interess? by your fires(lights) rear. Where you are got for you these jewels.
Thank you in advance.
He had a tint spray and sprayed them.
Im liking the car alot!, great pictures as well, i had to look at them again as i couldnt quite get why it stood out....and it was the chrome trim...more the lack of it, makes it look much better, wheels are a great choice...love it!
11-09-2009, 10:38 AM
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Hi,
Bimmerstyle you have very good looking ride there congrats
How is the ride with those H&R?s and which set is it as it lowers 40mm?
I?m also planning to lower my E61 but not sure how to do it.
My previous car was E60 530D with standard suspension. I changed springs only to Eibach 30-35mm lowering and did not like the result.
Lowering was ok but ride quality was not, it was somewhat bouncing in bumps with standard shocks
Now my E61 has standard suspension with Dynamic Drive and I like it alot but ride hight bothers me, wanna make it lower
Also if anyone have some comment about standard suspension lowering recommedations please share..
Thanks,
Bimmerstyle you have very good looking ride there congrats
How is the ride with those H&R?s and which set is it as it lowers 40mm?
I?m also planning to lower my E61 but not sure how to do it.
My previous car was E60 530D with standard suspension. I changed springs only to Eibach 30-35mm lowering and did not like the result.
Lowering was ok but ride quality was not, it was somewhat bouncing in bumps with standard shocks
Now my E61 has standard suspension with Dynamic Drive and I like it alot but ride hight bothers me, wanna make it lower
Also if anyone have some comment about standard suspension lowering recommedations please share..
Thanks,
03-22-2010, 10:29 PM
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My Ride: '04 E61 525d
TITANGRAU II METALLIC (A36)
LEDER DAKOTA/BEIGE 3 (LCBA)
SIDE AIRBAG FOR REAR PASSENGERS
ALARM SYSTEM
ROOF RAIL
SUNBLINDS FOR REAR SIDE WINDOWS, MECH
FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
WOOD TRIM
CUPHOLDER
SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
XENON LIGHT
ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
CRUISE CONTROL
NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
CAR TELEPHONE PROFESSIONAL
CD CHANGER BMW FOR 6 CDS
Too little, too late I guess... I completely forgot about this topic..
The springs are actually about 35mm lower, not 40 as I mentioned before. My bad.
The ride actually is pretty good. Not too stiff but just enough to be sporty. The rear has a tendency to bounce a little bit when there are many small bumps one short after an other. But overal I'm pretty pleased with the way it drives.
The springs are actually about 35mm lower, not 40 as I mentioned before. My bad.
The ride actually is pretty good. Not too stiff but just enough to be sporty. The rear has a tendency to bounce a little bit when there are many small bumps one short after an other. But overal I'm pretty pleased with the way it drives.
03-23-2010, 01:56 AM
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My Ride:
Type 535D (EUR)
Dev. series E61
Body type TOUR
Steering L
Engine M57X
Cubical capacity 3.00
Gearbox AUT
Colour SILBERGRAU METALLIC (A08)
Upholstery LEDER NASCA SCHWARZ (U6SW)
Order options
No. Description
2NP M LT/ALY W. DOUBLE SPOKE 135 M W.RUNFLA
205 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
217 ACTIVE STEERING
235 TRAILER-HITCH WITH REMOVABLE HEAD
261 SIDE AIRBAG FOR REAR PASSENGERS
316 AUTOMATIC TAILGATE OPERATION
320 MODEL DESIGNATION, DELETION
337 M SPORTS PACKAGE
356 CLIMATE COMFORT LAMINATED GLASS
386 ROOF RAIL
4M3 INTERIOR TRIM.FINI. ALU. CUBE PURE
402 PANORAMA GLASS ROOF
423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
430 INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
442 CUPHOLDER
453 ACTIVE SEAT VENTILATION, FRONT
455 ACTIVE SEAT F DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER
456 COMFORT SEATS, ELECTRIC. ADJUSTABLE
496 SEAT HEATING FOR REAR SEATS
502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
522 XENON LIGHT
524 ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS
541 ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
563 LIGHTS PACKAGE
6AA BMW TELESERVICES
601 TV FUNCTION
609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
610 HEAD UP DISPLAY
612 BMW ASSIST
616 BMW ONLINE
620 VOICE INPUT SYSTEM
633 PREP.MOB. PH. BUSINESS BLUET.INTERF.
672 CD CHANGER BMW FOR 6 CDS
677 HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL
698 AREA-CODE 2
704 M SPORT SUSPENSION
710 M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
715 M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE
760 INDIVIDUAL HIGH-GLOSS SATIN CHROME
775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE
8SA COUNTRY SPEC. RELEASE OF NAVIGATION
8SP COP CONTROL
801 GERMANY VERSION
863 EUROPE/DEALER DIRECTORY
879 GERMAN/OWNERS HANDBOOK/SERVICE BOOKLET
Series options
No. Description
534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING
785 WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS
851 LANGUAGE VERSION GERMAN
Hartge Tunning (309 hp) (648 nm)
You car looks good as it is do not tint the windows..!