Spring/Summer 2009: your E61 mod plans
08-03-2009, 01:37 PM
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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 Patrick E61' post='956816' date='Jul 28 2009, 06:33 PM
Very good! I am anxious to see your pics!!
You are going to be amazed at how the mirrors change the way that you "enjoy" your E61.
You are going to be amazed at how the mirrors change the way that you "enjoy" your E61.
Pics will follow over the next couple of days -- just want to get it all installed and sorted before doing a photo shoot -- and the weather is cr*p here too. Still going to sleep with a big
on my face, knowing how much better the car now looks with the mirrors 
09-01-2009, 12:40 PM
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Small status update...
- M5 mirrors bought and installed (Thanks to Marco.it)
- 19" Hartge wheels bought, not yet shipped
- License plate led's bought, already waiting for post package
- LCI Xenon's bought, but I will sell them...maybe
- M-Sport package. Supplier chosen today...
- Performance chip. Supplier and technic chosen
Pity that it is soon getting wet and cold...
- M5 mirrors bought and installed (Thanks to Marco.it)
- 19" Hartge wheels bought, not yet shipped
- License plate led's bought, already waiting for post package
- LCI Xenon's bought, but I will sell them...maybe
- M-Sport package. Supplier chosen today...
- Performance chip. Supplier and technic chosen
Pity that it is soon getting wet and cold...
09-01-2009, 11:16 PM
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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)
Now that's a nice list you have there -- better move quick so you can still enjoy that set-up before those Hartges have to come off for winter... or you also running 19s in winter?
09-02-2009, 06:59 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
Nice list!
There are now more BMW parts from Marco's E61 in Finland, than there are in Italy!
There are now more BMW parts from Marco's E61 in Finland, than there are in Italy!
09-02-2009, 11:31 AM
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Car import from Italy works also this way...piece by piece 
In this area wintertyres are needed first maybe in January, but the law requires them earlier.
19" wintertyres are under consideration, but at the moment I have only 18" spikes
In this area wintertyres are needed first maybe in January, but the law requires them earlier.
19" wintertyres are under consideration, but at the moment I have only 18" spikes
09-02-2009, 08:05 PM
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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 JaU' post='996183' date='Sep 2 2009, 10:31 PM
Car import from Italy works also this way...piece by piece
In this area wintertyres are needed first maybe in January, but the law requires them earlier.
19" wintertyres are under consideration, but at the moment I have only 18" spikes
In this area wintertyres are needed first maybe in January, but the law requires them earlier.
19" wintertyres are under consideration, but at the moment I have only 18" spikes
Marco is a great guy, and it was a fun experience to meet him - and his E61 - this summer.
About winter tires: I have never used studded tires on any of my BMW Touring models. And that is over the past 10 winters. I absolutely hate the sound of studded tires on dry asphalt!
09-04-2009, 11:04 AM
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My Ride: 2006 Audi A8 4.2TDI
Previous rides:
2005 E61 530d, 20" Breyton reps, Eibach springs, M5 bumper/mirrors/MFSW
2000 Audi S6 Avant, 18" OZ, RS6 exhaust etc
1998 Audi A8 4,2Q, 19" RS4 wheels, Remus exhaust KW coilovers etc
1986 Audi 100CC, funky fresh steel rims w plastic covers, rubber lip on boot.....
1987 BMW 320i, 15" alloys + rubber lip on boot :)
1982 Opel Ascona 1,6DL, tinted windows and a big-ass subwoofer :P
O hai!
Will generate a problem for the winter though
Will generate a problem for the winter though
09-05-2009, 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='996635' date='Sep 3 2009, 07:05 AM
Marco is a great guy, and it was a fun experience to meet him - and his E61 - this summer.
About winter tires: I have never used studded tires on any of my BMW Touring models. And that is over the past 10 winters. I absolutely hate the sound of studded tires on dry asphalt!
I sign that
I also agree that the sound of studded tyres is terrible. Last winter I tested both types studded and friction tyres, but now I have only
one set available. Maybe I should change into those 19" without studs...
09-09-2009, 04:26 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 Hilden' post='998541' date='Sep 4 2009, 10:04 PM
VERY NICE mod!!
Where did you find those?!
And yes, you will need some larger winter wheels!!