Spring/Summer 2009: your E61 mod plans
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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
Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='1044605' date='Nov 1 2009, 03:02 PM
Here is the site:
http://www.revozport.com/revozportRT.htm
Check out their CF parts.
I am thinking about the grills and lower mirror covers for my M5 mirrors.
http://www.revozport.com/revozportRT.htm
Check out their CF parts.
I am thinking about the grills and lower mirror covers for my M5 mirrors.
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Its not really a mod, but I want to get a 545i E60! I already phoned a dealer in Germany to work a deal, but when they found out the car was registered in Copenhagen they wouldn't take mine as a trade because of the import / export hassles. Hmm, do I really need to put myself through this burocratic nightmare for the V8 or just keep my current car 
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Originally Posted by Hilden' post='1044760' date='Nov 1 2009, 10:37 PM
Good find man, that page's bookmarked! CF front lip and mirror covers would be a perfect gift for myself this coming spring, in addition to a pair of side skirts
I have also done some searching here, and found that a GB was made for these back in early 2008, without the desired outcome, i.e., the fit and finish were poor.
On that note, RevoZport has another alternative: they buy OE parts from BMW, and laminate the two covers in their guaranteed CF.
The price for a pair: $320 shipped to Finland.
That is about 215 Euros.
I am giving it some serious consideration. If anyone else is interested, let me know. I am not trying to arrange a GB, just letting anyone interested know what the deal is.
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1045383' date='Nov 2 2009, 08:49 PM
Its not really a mod, but I want to get a 545i E60! I already phoned a dealer in Germany to work a deal, but when they found out the car was registered in Copenhagen they wouldn't take mine as a trade because of the import / export hassles. Hmm, do I really need to put myself through this burocratic nightmare for the V8 or just keep my current car
Non-M-Sport, and missing a lot of the equipment that my E61 has.
Your 530d is awesome! Keep it!!
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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
Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='1046863' date='Nov 4 2009, 04:53 PM
I have exchanged a few more messages with RevoZport about the M5 mirror covers in CF.
I have also done some searching here, and found that a GB was made for these back in early 2008, without the desired outcome, i.e., the fit and finish were poor.
On that note, RevoZport has another alternative: they buy OE parts from BMW, and laminate the two covers in their guaranteed CF.
The price for a pair: $320 shipped to Finland.
That is about 215 Euros.
I am giving it some serious consideration. If anyone else is interested, let me know. I am not trying to arrange a GB, just letting anyone interested know what the deal is.
I have also done some searching here, and found that a GB was made for these back in early 2008, without the desired outcome, i.e., the fit and finish were poor.
On that note, RevoZport has another alternative: they buy OE parts from BMW, and laminate the two covers in their guaranteed CF.
The price for a pair: $320 shipped to Finland.
That is about 215 Euros.
I am giving it some serious consideration. If anyone else is interested, let me know. I am not trying to arrange a GB, just letting anyone interested know what the deal is.
so if you're sure you want these parts, don't wait for me
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Originally Posted by Hilden' post='1047018' date='Nov 4 2009, 08:52 PM
Shipped and all that's not too shabby, assuming it's possible to dodge VAT & duty. Where are these guys located? If you don't mind waiting until spring I might join you on a mini group buy. On the other hand I'm getting new ideas on changing car pretty much every day now so if you're sure you want these parts, don't wait for me
so if you're sure you want these parts, don't wait for me OTOH, let us know what you are thinking about! I mean in terms of car change.
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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='1046868' date='Nov 4 2009, 04:55 PM
I saw a 2004 E61 545i a few weeks ago at the local dealership. Meh.
Non-M-Sport, and missing a lot of the equipment that my E61 has.
Your 530d is awesome! Keep it!!
Non-M-Sport, and missing a lot of the equipment that my E61 has.
Your 530d is awesome! Keep it!!
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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
Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='1047058' date='Nov 4 2009, 08:19 PM
No worries about VAT or taxes. Trust me on that.
OTOH, let us know what you are thinking about! I mean in terms of car change.
OTOH, let us know what you are thinking about! I mean in terms of car change.
I'm not gonna tell you about my latest idea since it probably will get me banned from here
<cough>A8 3.0tdi (the single frame grille version)</cough>, but I'm still also considering a 535d or LCI 530d. Buth then again I will have changed my mind 10000000 times before spring so no need to make too detailed plans right now....
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Originally Posted by Hilden' post='1048012' date='Nov 5 2009, 07:22 PM
Allright, then I just may pull the trigger on the CF parts if I keep this car or get a similar one.
Lets PM about this!
And don't get an A8...
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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
Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1047104' date='Nov 4 2009, 09:12 PM
My Touring is a great car, no two ways about it, but my heart is still with the E60 -- I've missed my previous E60 ever since the day I handed it back to the fleet manager. The Touring was a great deal and made sense at the time, but now I want to get the car I want... a V8 E60! If I can get the right car for sensible money, I'm going to go for it... (and Mrs xBMWx has given the green light )
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