Spring/Summer 2009: your E61 mod plans
06-05-2009, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='901627' date='Jun 5 2009, 03:20 PM
Looking forward to seeing it in person at next week's meet... 
06-09-2009, 11:38 PM
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Anyway, I'm now looking into lowering it a little using an Eibach Pro Kit -- see this post. Any advice would be appreciated, but best to put it in the other post so others can find it easier in the future, thanks.
Anyway, I'm now looking into lowering it a little using an Eibach Pro Kit -- see this post. Any advice would be appreciated, but best to put it in the other post so others can find it easier in the future, thanks.
06-10-2009, 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='896385' date='Jun 1 2009, 08:42 AM
I tried to remove the bumper and failed.
I watched the tech at BMW do it, and it took him about 5 minutes...
I watched the tech at BMW do it, and it took him about 5 minutes...
Always followed by the standard question "How the **** did you do that?" followed by a smile....
06-11-2009, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by narvselius' post='906595' date='Jun 10 2009, 01:01 PM
.. I know that feeling. Not good for your ego
Always followed by the standard question "How the **** did you do that?" followed by a smile....
Always followed by the standard question "How the **** did you do that?" followed by a smile....
06-11-2009, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='907731' date='Jun 11 2009, 04:14 PM
Yeah. He laughed at me when I showed him what I was trying to remove to get the bumper off.
06-11-2009, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by narvselius' post='907735' date='Jun 11 2009, 05:24 PM
So, you were abused and had to pay for it?
Actually, he did it as a part of some other work, and I was not charged anything for it.
The guys at the shop know that I am lackluster when it comes to installing ANY mods that I buy.
07-08-2009, 01:06 AM
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I was thinking of lowering my ride, but after my recent drive through Germany for the European Meet, I don't want to mess around with the suspension. When travelling at high speeds and then hitting bumps/dips, especially in the high-speed long curves, it was bordering on uncomfortable. It felt solid and could be driven at those high speeds with confidence, but I would be nervous about messing around with that M-Sport suspension. I have planned more trips back to Germany, so no drop!
The mod urge is getting to me again, so I think a "lights mod" or something along those lines will be next. I saw them on Patrick E61's ride and think it looks great. I think it will contrast nicely with the Carbon Black on mine.
I'm still into the OEM look, so not going to go for a splitter or colour matched grills. Maybe remove the roof rails, if I can somehow get my head around how I would do this without spending much -- its more about change than not liking what I have now!
The rest of you must be up to something, so lets get this Post moving again... what mods have you all been doing or planning recently?
The mod urge is getting to me again, so I think a "lights mod" or something along those lines will be next. I saw them on Patrick E61's ride and think it looks great. I think it will contrast nicely with the Carbon Black on mine.
I'm still into the OEM look, so not going to go for a splitter or colour matched grills. Maybe remove the roof rails, if I can somehow get my head around how I would do this without spending much -- its more about change than not liking what I have now!
The rest of you must be up to something, so lets get this Post moving again... what mods have you all been doing or planning recently?
07-09-2009, 05:01 AM
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Which lighting mod? The LED rear license plate lights, or the AiB Angel Eye mod?
Both are nice IMHO!
Both are nice IMHO!
07-09-2009, 05:25 AM
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='937125' date='Jul 9 2009, 03:01 PM
Which lighting mod? The LED rear license plate lights, or the AiB Angel Eye mod?
Both are nice IMHO!
Both are nice IMHO!
I read through the posts about the Angel Eye mod, changing it from the standard yellow to a cleaner bright white look. I just about understand the DIYs I read, so could probably install it myself with a bit of knuckle scratching and swearing
However I do not really understand which bulb to go for. The "AiB" seems to be the preffered choice, but it also costs around $300
There is another vendor here "brabusw209amg" selling AE bulbs for $85, claims they are as bright as AiBs, good quality, and appears to be getting good feedback -- including from those who have AiBs. So not sure which ones to go for now
07-09-2009, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='937141' date='Jul 9 2009, 04:25 PM
LED rear license plate is a done deal -- I like it and will order it! (Just to be sure, they are same as the E60 bulbs, right?)
I read through the posts about the Angel Eye mod, changing it from the standard yellow to a cleaner bright white look. I just about understand the DIYs I read, so could probably install it myself with a bit of knuckle scratching and swearing
However I do not really understand which bulb to go for. The "AiB" seems to be the preffered choice, but it also costs around $300 There is another vendor here "brabusw209amg" selling AE bulbs for $85, claims they are as bright as AiBs, good quality, and appears to be getting good feedback -- including from those who have AiBs. So not sure which ones to go for now
I read through the posts about the Angel Eye mod, changing it from the standard yellow to a cleaner bright white look. I just about understand the DIYs I read, so could probably install it myself with a bit of knuckle scratching and swearing
However I do not really understand which bulb to go for. The "AiB" seems to be the preffered choice, but it also costs around $300
There is another vendor here "brabusw209amg" selling AE bulbs for $85, claims they are as bright as AiBs, good quality, and appears to be getting good feedback -- including from those who have AiBs. So not sure which ones to go for now You remove the original light housings and install the new, LED equipped housings. It took 1 minute to change them.
I went with AiB AE's (got a GB price), but I am sure that John (brabusw209amg) can set you up - he is an excellent vendor.
I am handicapped with simple hand tools and printed instructions... so I had my AE's installed at the dealer.
But it only took about 10 minutes per headlight.