Spring/Summer 2009: your E61 mod plans
07-12-2009, 05:31 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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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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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Just to help you out Patrick, here's the website you'll need: www.cheapladasforfrustratedbmwmodders.com
edit. : nice set-up on the cosworth Arne
07-12-2009, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ArneR.' post='939663' date='Jul 12 2009, 03:03 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.
If someone has these, so I would like to hear opinions about them (or some other replicas).
http://www.ca-automotive.co.uk/variants-cG...lkPTIwMDg=.html
07-13-2009, 08:32 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.
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Mods:
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)
What do you think of this mod plan:
- Remove roof rails
- Use my 128 19s as the summer set-up
- Use my M172s as the winter set-up, but have them painted with a "chrome shaddow" finish
Every time I look at my signature I think my 128 rims are my favourite and my M172s are a nightmare to keep clean in summer anyway!
I want a more purposeful look, but want to keep it as OEM as possible and not too modified. Thoughts?
- Remove roof rails
- Use my 128 19s as the summer set-up
- Use my M172s as the winter set-up, but have them painted with a "chrome shaddow" finish
Every time I look at my signature I think my 128 rims are my favourite and my M172s are a nightmare to keep clean in summer anyway!
I want a more purposeful look, but want to keep it as OEM as possible and not too modified. Thoughts?
07-14-2009, 08:18 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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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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Mods:
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 ArneR.' post='941222' date='Jul 14 2009, 12:02 AM
Sounds like a very good plan actually. Im also thinking of removing my roof rails.
07-15-2009, 03:51 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.
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Mods:
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 xBMWx' post='941864' date='Jul 14 2009, 06:18 PM
I'm expecting a quote from BMW tomorrow to remove the roof rails... that should be a laugh!
I will call them tomorrow to understand how they came to that number and if it includes a weeks holiday in Spain? That said, I have very little hope of them reducing it to a half way acceptable price.
07-15-2009, 09:01 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
Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='942701' date='Jul 15 2009, 02:51 PM
...ok, let me change "laugh" to "cry"! BMW quoted me... wait for it... EUR 1350 (10000 Danish Krones) to remove the Roof Rails!!!
Right.
I think that roof rail removing is NOT worth it. It is part of your E61 and it belongs on the roof!
Not to mention that the price for "removal" is completely ric0ckulous.
07-15-2009, 09:05 AM
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Cant be too difficult to remove yourself?? I guess the rooflining has to come down, but otherwise it should be quite easy. But i havent checked it out so it can be relly hard to do of course.
07-15-2009, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ArneR.' post='942935' date='Jul 15 2009, 08:05 PM
Cant be too difficult to remove yourself?? I guess the rooflining has to come down, but otherwise it should be quite easy. But i havent checked it out so it can be relly hard to do of course.
The only way that I am having my headliner removed by ANYONE is if I get a black leather replacement...
07-16-2009, 01:41 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.
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Mods:
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 Patrick E61' post='942938' date='Jul 15 2009, 07:10 PM
As I understand it, it requires removing the headliner, and then plugging the holes in the roof with BMW parts.
The only way that I am having my headliner removed by ANYONE is if I get a black leather replacement...
The only way that I am having my headliner removed by ANYONE is if I get a black leather replacement...
As for the black leather (alcantara) roof liner, yes please!!
My whole "try to keep it OEM" approach to modding is clearly not a very cost effective approach
