E61 Touring Discussion The touring is also known as the wagon version of the 5 series.

Shadowline vs Chrome trim

Old Feb 9, 2009 | 01:57 AM
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Presumably you also get the M-Sports body kit with the Sports package like in Europe??

Anyway - definitely shadowline, unless it's a white car...
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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Guys, I am also new here.

Not "in the club" yet, but I am actively looking for a good set of E61-wheels. However, as I like the amethyst comfort seats and grey/black wood combo quite a lot and as I am looking at the used car market, patience is rather necessary for this exercise.

I have two questions that I hope you can answer, one of which fits quite well in the topic here:

1) Someone asked whether the shadow line can be retrofitted to the E61 as easily as to the E60 - does any of you have direct experience with this?

2) I like the 124 wheels quite a lot but am not a huge fan of RFT - can I fit normal tyres to the 124 wheels (I would guess yes, but I found some rather confusing information online)

Thanks!
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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Dis est un no brainer.



When it gets warmer Im gonna try the black vinyl route because Im lazy....or maybe go to hot topic and get some black nail polish?
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Chrome lovers, please stand up, please stand up............

BTW - I have chrome trims to give away as long as you cover the shipping.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mmitev' post='788722' date='Feb 9 2009, 11:58 AM
2) I like the 124 wheels quite a lot but am not a huge fan of RFT - can I fit normal tyres to the 124 wheels (I would guess yes, but I found some rather confusing information online)
I purchased 124s and put non run flats on and they work fine. However, keep in mind that the wheel offsets are different for the 530/535i and the 530/535xit.

It looks like the vote is for shadowline! I'm considering a 2010 535xit platinum bronze with natural brown interior (and the sport package with shadowline). Anyone have a picture of that combo?
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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Shadowline, hands down!
High-gloss Shadow Line is even better!!
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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Funny that Audi charges extra for chrome and black list are std at least in A4 and A6.
How come it's opposite with BMW...
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by vesil' post='789333' date='Feb 10 2009, 03:47 PM
Funny that Audi charges extra for chrome and black list are std at least in A4 and A6.
How come it's opposite with BMW...

Another proof that BMW drivers have better taste..............
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 01:39 AM
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its chrome for me.
i have both (on 2 cars) and i prefer the chrome.
i also have the chrome mirror trim, and the chrome strip across the boot lid, and the chrome door shells, on a grey car it looks the bomb.

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='788733' date='Feb 10 2009, 06:10 AM
Chrome lovers, please stand up, please stand up............

BTW - I have chrome trims to give away as long as you cover the shipping.
I prefer chrome. I had shadowline on my old 325is and didn't care for it.
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