Spring/Summer 2009: your E61 mod plans
03-18-2009, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 7Green' post='815508' date='Mar 13 2009, 11:31 AM
something like this
Attachment 74062
... so. may be after this green-lovers won't blame me & JC2 for DPF lack
Attachment 74062
... so. may be after this green-lovers won't blame me & JC2 for DPF lack
03-18-2009, 06:26 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 mvd' post='819264' date='Mar 17 2009, 06:54 PM
- New tyres f:245/30R20 r:295/25R20 (arrived)
Tires are next on my list - have to make a choice by mid-April when my new wheels arrive.
03-18-2009, 06:27 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='820038' date='Mar 18 2009, 03:03 PM
I've looked at the ACS rear diffuser a number of times. I think it looks particularly good on the Touring, especially in darker colours.
Pricey mods, however...
03-18-2009, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='820097' date='Mar 18 2009, 10:27 AM
I agree. And it also looks even better with the ACS sports exhaust!
Pricey mods, however...
Pricey mods, however...
03-18-2009, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 7Green' post='820105' date='Mar 18 2009, 04:36 PM
how deep pricey? do you have an idea? I didn't call there yet..
I was told that the sports silencer is best when used with the diesel power upgrade from ACS (2600?), but at the same time, it is rather useless in Finland. There aren't roads here where you can drive at any speed to see the benefits that the exhaust gives. In Central Europe, it is different story.
Have you gone to the ACS dealer in Moscow yet?
03-18-2009, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='820095' date='Mar 18 2009, 04:26 PM
Which brand of tires did you buy? And from where?
Tires are next on my list - have to make a choice by mid-April when my new wheels arrive.
Tires are next on my list - have to make a choice by mid-April when my new wheels arrive.
03-20-2009, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='820114' date='Mar 18 2009, 09:47 AM
The diffuser is about 800€ and comes unpainted. The sports silencer exhaust is about 1400€. These prices are based from the Swedish ACS price list.
I was told that the sports silencer is best when used with the diesel power upgrade from ACS (2600€), but at the same time, it is rather useless in Finland. There aren't roads here where you can drive at any speed to see the benefits that the exhaust gives. In Central Europe, it is different story.
Have you gone to the ACS dealer in Moscow yet?
I was told that the sports silencer is best when used with the diesel power upgrade from ACS (2600€), but at the same time, it is rather useless in Finland. There aren't roads here where you can drive at any speed to see the benefits that the exhaust gives. In Central Europe, it is different story.
Have you gone to the ACS dealer in Moscow yet?
does it worth to? It becomes comparable with power upgrade.... 
03-20-2009, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 7Green' post='822097' date='Mar 20 2009, 05:36 PM
just called there... Rear diffuser costs about EUR 552.- , installation + paint - about EUR 400. Changing exhaust (parts + work) is about EUR 360... kewl )) In total - approx 1300 does it worth to? It becomes comparable with power upgrade....
does it worth to? It becomes comparable with power upgrade.... They did not quote you for the whole exhaust/muffler, i.e., sport silencer. It costs at least 1200 EUR, even in Germany. It sounds like they quoted you for the exhaust TIP that is on the sports silencer (you can get that from a vendor on e60.net for a lot less). That costs around 350 EUR, and you could install it yourself.
Ask them about the price for diesel power upgrade for your E61. And sit down when they tell you the cost...
03-20-2009, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='820095' date='Mar 18 2009, 04:26 PM
Which brand of tires did you buy? And from where?
Tires are next on my list - have to make a choice by mid-April when my new wheels arrive.
Tires are next on my list - have to make a choice by mid-April when my new wheels arrive.
VREDESTEIN TYRES / CAR / VREDESTEIN ULTRAC SESSANTA - 295/25R20 95Y XL TL
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VREDESTEIN TYRES / CAR / VREDESTEIN ULTRAC SESSANTA - 245/30R20 90Y XL TL
03-22-2009, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='817161' date='Mar 15 2009, 10:29 AM
I will get those installed along with the M5 instrument cluster next week!