Spring/Summer 2009: your E61 mod plans
09-26-2009, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1016052' date='Sep 24 2009, 10:56 PM
Have him fit some quads and a BBK whilst he's at it 
09-26-2009, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Seip??nreik?' post='1014935' date='Sep 23 2009, 07:36 PM
Right on xBMWx 
I?ve been thinking the same. Don?t want to change the OEM muffler. Brabus209wamg has nice looking 1 inlet 2 outlet exhaust tips and here are the similar looking ones.
Those would look really good, but I think 3,5" wont fit to OEM muffler and M-bumper since the original tips are 2"
Haven?t found out any solution yet...
I?ve been thinking the same. Don?t want to change the OEM muffler. Brabus209wamg has nice looking 1 inlet 2 outlet exhaust tips and here are the similar looking ones.
Those would look really good, but I think 3,5" wont fit to OEM muffler and M-bumper since the original tips are 2"
Haven?t found out any solution yet...so like I asked above, can we just bolt something like this on or would it need to be welded on (and cut off the existing pipes behind the muffler) ??
10-04-2009, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='1006055' date='Sep 13 2009, 12:33 PM
Very good!
License plate LED lights are excellent. I look forward to seeing your pics of the under-door and trunk LED lights. I have been thinking about these.
I never use my fog lamps (front or rear), but up north, they probably are much more useful.
License plate LED lights are excellent. I look forward to seeing your pics of the under-door and trunk LED lights. I have been thinking about these.
I never use my fog lamps (front or rear), but up north, they probably are much more useful.
10-05-2009, 10:28 PM
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Originally Posted by Seip??nreik?' post='1024473' date='Oct 5 2009, 12:24 AM
I have done my first mods and here are the pics...I have to admit those leds are very very nice. A lot more light!
(comments/questions raised in the other post)
10-09-2009, 12:47 AM
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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I've just ordered my last mod for this Summer... I'm having my 19" type 128 winter rims fitted on Monday
There's something wrong about being excited about finally being able to fit your winter rims again
I think I'll probably use them as my summer rims next year and have the summer tyres put on the 128s and winter tyres on the M172s. That said, I'll no doubt change my mind a million times until then 
There's something wrong about being excited about finally being able to fit your winter rims again
I think I'll probably use them as my summer rims next year and have the summer tyres put on the 128s and winter tyres on the M172s. That said, I'll no doubt change my mind a million times until then
10-09-2009, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1028317' date='Oct 9 2009, 11:47 AM
I've just ordered my last mod for this Summer... I'm having my 19" type 128 winter rims fitted on Monday
There's something wrong about being excited about finally being able to fit your winter rims again I think I'll probably use them as my summer rims next year and have the summer tyres put on the 128s and winter tyres on the M172s. That said, I'll no doubt change my mind a million times until then
There's something wrong about being excited about finally being able to fit your winter rims again
I think I'll probably use them as my summer rims next year and have the summer tyres put on the 128s and winter tyres on the M172s. That said, I'll no doubt change my mind a million times until then I will have a look at the weather around the beginning of November, and then wait!
Hire someone to clean the 172 wheels, then you can keep them for summer use.
10-10-2009, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JaU' post='995166' date='Sep 1 2009, 11:40 PM
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...
Situation in October, about 5000 km later. Outside temperature some degrees above zero...
M5 mirrors OK, two sets of Hartge wheels Classic C and Classic II in garage (lost control...
), winter tyres on 124's waiting for snow, M135 wheels for sale (anyone??),license plate and under-door led's installed and also Mtec V2 Angel Eyes (disturbing radio interference
anyone noticed similar and are iBright's better??),M-package bumpers ordered together with black kidneys from Germany and switcable system for about 290hp/600Nm arriving next week (just the right timing...very useful in winter
) -30 mm front springs + rear axle adjustment have been a problem. BMW garages are not extremely willing to change them and costs are IMO high...almost 500? with wheel adjustment
Have you all paid that much??
Hopefully I get at least bumpers installed during this year. Wheels are for next summer (or maybe 19" winter tyres...)
10-10-2009, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by JaU' post='1029221' date='Oct 10 2009, 06:03 PM
Situation in October, about 5000 km later. Outside temperature some degrees above zero...
M5 mirrors OK, two sets of Hartge wheels Classic C and Classic II in garage (lost control... ), winter tyres on 124's waiting for snow, M135 wheels for sale (anyone??),
license plate and under-door led's installed and also Mtec V2 Angel Eyes (disturbing radio interference anyone noticed similar and are iBright's better??),
M-package bumpers ordered together with black kidneys from Germany and switcable system for about 290hp/600Nm arriving next week (just the right timing...very useful in winter )
-30 mm front springs + rear axle adjustment have been a problem. BMW garages are not extremely willing to change them and costs are IMO high...almost 500? with wheel adjustment
Have you all paid that much??
Hopefully I get at least bumpers installed during this year. Wheels are for next summer (or maybe 19" winter tyres...)
M5 mirrors OK, two sets of Hartge wheels Classic C and Classic II in garage (lost control...
), winter tyres on 124's waiting for snow, M135 wheels for sale (anyone??),license plate and under-door led's installed and also Mtec V2 Angel Eyes (disturbing radio interference
anyone noticed similar and are iBright's better??),M-package bumpers ordered together with black kidneys from Germany and switcable system for about 290hp/600Nm arriving next week (just the right timing...very useful in winter
) -30 mm front springs + rear axle adjustment have been a problem. BMW garages are not extremely willing to change them and costs are IMO high...almost 500? with wheel adjustment
Have you all paid that much??
Hopefully I get at least bumpers installed during this year. Wheels are for next summer (or maybe 19" winter tyres...)
And when are you coming to Turku with your E61?!
Who have you asked about the front springs + rear adjustment?
If you have some DIY instructions for the rear lowering, I know a place that can do the front springs, but they will want clear details on how to lower the rear. Then you have to get an alignment, but Euromaster in Turku (on Helsingintie near SataShell) can do that.
10-10-2009, 08:29 AM
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Also, I have AiB v3 and there is no radio interference or any other issues. They just cost a lot...
10-11-2009, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='1029254' date='Oct 10 2009, 07:27 PM
We demand pics!
And when are you coming to Turku with your E61?!
Who have you asked about the front springs + rear adjustment?
If you have some DIY instructions for the rear lowering, I know a place that can do the front springs, but they will want clear details on how to lower the rear. Then you have to get an alignment, but Euromaster in Turku (on Helsingintie near SataShell) can do that.
And when are you coming to Turku with your E61?!
Who have you asked about the front springs + rear adjustment?
If you have some DIY instructions for the rear lowering, I know a place that can do the front springs, but they will want clear details on how to lower the rear. Then you have to get an alignment, but Euromaster in Turku (on Helsingintie near SataShell) can do that.
All parts are lying there and not in my car where they should be Here's one photo from summer...unfortunately there is not so much to see and it looks like all regular 5-series.
Now it is a funny combination...new M5-mirrors, no M-bumpers and not so low chassis
5-serie
And Yes, I was visiting Turku last week. Didn't noticed you anywhere
I just made a test with front springs in local garage's and it didn't succeed. After that I've been calling Metroauto, Autokeskus, Rinta-Jouppi (Turku-Pori axle).
I've seen DIY for rear end, but I thought that I could do it in service with software. They will drop it (only) 15mm, but it is enough for me.
Alignment is not a problem, but springs seem to be.
Let's see will it be slippery and icy in the morning as they promised. Maybe then I need 4WD more than low chassis...