Spring/Summer 2009: your E61 mod plans
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WTF?!
Did they get the wheels?
Did they get the wheels?
Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='871990' date='May 8 2009, 10:02 AM
WTF?!
Did they get the wheels?
Did they get the wheels?
So after that happened, i did check every bolt, and all were loose...
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Originally Posted by mvd' post='871993' date='May 8 2009, 10:07 AM
Loosen all bolts from every rim. We left with my wife to drive, and rim "dropped" off, and that's the result.
So after that happened, i did check every bolt, and all were loose...
So after that happened, i did check every bolt, and all were loose...
It looks like the rear bumper and side skirts are ruined. Any other damage? Brake disc, suspension?
Do you have wheel locks?
Originally Posted by mvd' post='871981' date='May 8 2009, 09:55 AM
Hi,
Little setback

Some asshole tryed to steal my wheels. Goes to painter today, then I'll post new pics.
Little setback

Some asshole tryed to steal my wheels. Goes to painter today, then I'll post new pics.
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Originally Posted by mvd' post='871993' date='May 8 2009, 09:07 AM
Loosen all bolts from every rim. We left with my wife to drive, and rim "dropped" off, and that's the result.
So after that happened, i did check every bolt, and all were loose...
So after that happened, i did check every bolt, and all were loose...
I'm pleased to hear you are ok, that could have been real nasty. Good luck getting it sorted...
Yeah, we both are just fine. Thanks!
Side skirt, rear bumber, wheel, protection plate, wheel hub and brake disc, these are parts that they will change.
New plan: 5 sets on lock bolts.
I think, i'll buy new 20" rims now....
Side skirt, rear bumber, wheel, protection plate, wheel hub and brake disc, these are parts that they will change.
New plan: 5 sets on lock bolts.
I think, i'll buy new 20" rims now....
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by mvd' post='872042' date='May 8 2009, 11:14 AM
Yeah, we both are just fine. Thanks!
Side skirt, rear bumber, wheel, protection plate, wheel hub and brake disc, these are parts that they will change.
New plan: 5 sets on lock bolts.
I think, i'll buy new 20" rims now....
Side skirt, rear bumber, wheel, protection plate, wheel hub and brake disc, these are parts that they will change.
New plan: 5 sets on lock bolts.
I think, i'll buy new 20" rims now....
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='872070' date='May 8 2009, 12:54 PM
That sounds like a very sensible choice... buying the 20" rims of course 

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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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I've done a major mod to my car...
I bought a Bimmian "Brushed Alluminium" hand brake lever via Nerweezy (Nerwyll) @ Trinity.
Its obviously made a huge improvement to performance, I think I could beat a 550i now. If I had gone for the Carbon finish, I think I could even beat an M5
Its a close colour match to the iDrive knob and auto-shifter, but not 100%. Seeing as the iDrive, auto-shifter and Alu-Cube Trim are all slightly different shades anyway, its not an issue. I'm really pleased with it.
Phone-camera pictures only I'm afraid and the car was dirty, but you get the idea


I bought a Bimmian "Brushed Alluminium" hand brake lever via Nerweezy (Nerwyll) @ Trinity.
Its obviously made a huge improvement to performance, I think I could beat a 550i now. If I had gone for the Carbon finish, I think I could even beat an M5

Its a close colour match to the iDrive knob and auto-shifter, but not 100%. Seeing as the iDrive, auto-shifter and Alu-Cube Trim are all slightly different shades anyway, its not an issue. I'm really pleased with it.
Phone-camera pictures only I'm afraid and the car was dirty, but you get the idea





