Spring/Summer 2009: your E61 mod plans
07-09-2009, 08:28 AM
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Hello all!
I'm still looking for my sapphire black E61 a right setup (Newbie
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and unfortunately my car ain't equipped with M-Sport-package
Anyway few things that I've done this far:
-OEM Auxiliary heating, with remote control
-M-Sport steering wheel
-M-Sport footrest
-M-Sport door sills
-M135 wheels
-White Angel eyes (not yet Ai
Things that I've planned to do next:
- ECU Remapping (to save fuel
)
- Complete M-Sport exterior package with bumpers and so on.
- M5-mirrors
- Lowering springs (already in garage, but is original 15mm better than 35mm ??)
- 19" wheels
Under consideration:
- ACM (Accessory Control Menu box is already bought, but it seems that I will sell it...)
- M5 steering wheel with paddles
- LCI front and rear lights
- Shadow-line (E61 rear side windows are fixed with mouldings )
- Black kidneys (already in garage, but because of that Shadow-line they are not installed.)
- Aluminium trim panels inside
- Ventilated breaks
- DVD-advanced
- Black side markers (bought one, but not happy with them)
But first I'll have to change windscreen. Second time within one month
I'm still looking for my sapphire black E61 a right setup (Newbie
)and unfortunately my car ain't equipped with M-Sport-package
Anyway few things that I've done this far:
-OEM Auxiliary heating, with remote control
-M-Sport steering wheel
-M-Sport footrest
-M-Sport door sills
-M135 wheels
-White Angel eyes (not yet Ai
Things that I've planned to do next:
- ECU Remapping (to save fuel
)- Complete M-Sport exterior package with bumpers and so on.
- M5-mirrors
- Lowering springs (already in garage, but is original 15mm better than 35mm ??)
- 19" wheels
Under consideration:
- ACM (Accessory Control Menu box is already bought, but it seems that I will sell it...)
- M5 steering wheel with paddles
- LCI front and rear lights
- Shadow-line (E61 rear side windows are fixed with mouldings
)- Black kidneys (already in garage, but because of that Shadow-line they are not installed.)
- Aluminium trim panels inside
- Ventilated breaks
- DVD-advanced
- Black side markers (bought one, but not happy with them)
But first I'll have to change windscreen. Second time within one month
07-10-2009, 03:46 AM
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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
Welcome to the forums, Jau!
That is one helluva mod list!!
And you have some good stuff there.
Post a pic of your E61 in the other thread here ("Post a new pic/s of your your E61")!
That is one helluva mod list!!
And you have some good stuff there.
Post a pic of your E61 in the other thread here ("Post a new pic/s of your your E61")!
07-10-2009, 04:24 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
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.
.
Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
.
Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
And here's me thinking can I be bothered to change the rear licence plate bulbs 
Fair play Jau, that's a big old list you have there!
Welcome on board and enjoy the forums... and good luck with the mods
Fair play Jau, that's a big old list you have there!Welcome on board and enjoy the forums... and good luck with the mods
07-10-2009, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ArneR.' post='799156' date='Feb 23 2009, 06:06 AM
My plan during the spring is to mount the carbon grille, carbon rear diffuser and the M5 exhaust, Hamann carbon splitter, new 20" wheels and rear led lights. All is waiting in my yet cold garage 
Maybe im going for a carbon bonnet as well, not sure about that. And thinking of a big brembo brake kit for it but they are sooo expensive. Im also building a cosworth showcar so my bank account is normally completely dry. 
I know, i know. its not a bmw, but its still nice isnt it?
Sorry
07-11-2009, 05:45 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
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.
.
Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
.
Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Both cars look great 
Love that Quad set-up!
Love that Quad set-up!
07-11-2009, 05:50 AM
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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
Ok, that does it. 
After seeing ArneR's car now "almost" finished, I officially GIVE UP!
And if he gets a BBK, I will just sell my E61 and buy a Lada.
After seeing ArneR's car now "almost" finished, I officially GIVE UP!
And if he gets a BBK, I will just sell my E61 and buy a Lada.
07-11-2009, 06:12 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
.
Options:
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.
.
Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
.
Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='939385' date='Jul 11 2009, 03:50 PM
Ok, that does it.
After seeing ArneR's car now "almost" finished, I officially GIVE UP!
And if he gets a BBK, I will just sell my E61 and buy a Lada.
After seeing ArneR's car now "almost" finished, I officially GIVE UP!
And if he gets a BBK, I will just sell my E61 and buy a Lada.
...can I have your M5 mirrors?
07-12-2009, 05:05 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
.
Options:
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.
.
Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
.
Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by ArneR.' post='939663' date='Jul 12 2009, 02:03 AM
When we are on the subject. Does anyone know about some good replica M5 mirrors on the market thats bolt on regarding original wiring? I dont want to pay silly money for some OEM ones.
Otherwise its around EUR 1400,- for a set with all functions (with Auto-Dimming mirrors). Even though you could re-use them or sell them for good money, but IMHO out of principle thats just too much money for mirrors!As for reps, there are plenty of cheap ones on Ebay from Hongkong and Taiwan, but I personally would not go anywhere near them
The only alternative I found was Hamann mirrors, but they also cost around EUR850,- and don't have the puddle light function.So to answer your questions, no, I have found no good reps or deals.... anyone else have ideas / connections??
07-12-2009, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='939385' date='Jul 11 2009, 03:50 PM
Ok, that does it.
After seeing ArneR's car now "almost" finished, I officially GIVE UP!
And if he gets a BBK, I will just sell my E61 and buy a Lada.
After seeing ArneR's car now "almost" finished, I officially GIVE UP!
And if he gets a BBK, I will just sell my E61 and buy a Lada.
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