Spring/Summer 2009: your E61 mod plans
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Originally Posted by theaxe' post='823566' date='Mar 22 2009, 03:54 AM
Hi, this may be a silly question but what does the M5 instrument panel do that the standard one doesn't?
it does absolutely nothing - it only takes your pounds !!! 
... and gives a smell of feeling, that you ride M5 
BTW, it is exact same result, which brings any of decoration, which being discussed here(excluding engine' remapping)
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Originally Posted by theaxe' post='823566' date='Mar 22 2009, 10:54 AM
Hi, this may be a silly question but what does the M5 instrument panel do that the standard one doesn't?
The M5 instrument cluster does absolutely nothing different. It just looks nice and once you start mods like this, there is no end.
Read more about this from the thread by ///Marco.it
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=48592&hl=
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M5 instrument cluster coded and installed. It is extremely nice.
AngeliBright v.3 AE's installed. Not sure if they were worth the coin, but they are different and I like them. I will check them out in the dark tonight if it stops snowing.
Next week, I will get a new fog lamp installed (ruined reflector, moisture inside the lens) and some ACS interior parts installed.
Then, I am almost done. I think.
AngeliBright v.3 AE's installed. Not sure if they were worth the coin, but they are different and I like them. I will check them out in the dark tonight if it stops snowing.
Next week, I will get a new fog lamp installed (ruined reflector, moisture inside the lens) and some ACS interior parts installed.
Then, I am almost done. I think.
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='826245' date='Mar 25 2009, 04:09 PM
M5 instrument cluster coded and installed. It is extremely nice.
AngeliBright v.3 AE's installed. Not sure if they were worth the coin, but they are different and I like them. I will check them out in the dark tonight if it stops snowing.
Next week, I will get a new fog lamp installed (ruined reflector, moisture inside the lens) and some ACS interior parts installed.
Then, I am almost done. I think.
AngeliBright v.3 AE's installed. Not sure if they were worth the coin, but they are different and I like them. I will check them out in the dark tonight if it stops snowing.
Next week, I will get a new fog lamp installed (ruined reflector, moisture inside the lens) and some ACS interior parts installed.
Then, I am almost done. I think.
When you post up the M5 dial pics, maybe you could also upload some side-profile pics into your ACS Roof Spoiler post...
thanks!
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='826333' date='Mar 25 2009, 06:22 PM
Good stuff mate -- looking forward to seeing the pics. I love those M5 dials, I last saw them in person on Andy545's E60.
When you post up the M5 dial pics, maybe you could also upload some side-profile pics into your ACS Roof Spoiler post... thanks!
When you post up the M5 dial pics, maybe you could also upload some side-profile pics into your ACS Roof Spoiler post...
thanks!
Perhaps I will wait until I get the wheels and tires sorted, plus the ACS interior bits installed and then post pics of the whole lot!
But yes, they will be taken.
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no worries mate, just teasing
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Fair enough! Here are two images, both of which look exactly the same as those you would find in any other thread about the M5 instrument cluster install or AngeliBright v.3 AE's.
However, I am here to contribute, so say your piece about my pics! I am happy to hear your comments!!
More will be coming later.
However, I am here to contribute, so say your piece about my pics! I am happy to hear your comments!!
More will be coming later.
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Carbon Black, black Dakota leather, advantage, comfort and M-Sport package, comfort seats, sport automatic transmission, alarm system, rails, folding and auto dimming mirrors, PDC, xenons, hi-fi loudspeaker system, USB interface, detachable towbar, navi pro, bluetooth phone prep.
light package.
Looks great with the M5 cluster. I guess the redline automatically adjusts itself to " diesel standards" when the car is coded. Nice mod! 
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Originally Posted by hafnia' post='826539' date='Mar 25 2009, 09:08 PM
Looks great with the M5 cluster. I guess the redline automatically adjusts itself to " diesel standards" when the car is coded. Nice mod!
Actually, I think that the red/yellow-line was that low because the car was rather cold. It has been between -16?C and +2?C here today (-8.2?C now).
I have my garage floor heating turned down, so the temp inside there was a mild +4.5?C when I took the pics.
That said, on the drive home from BMW, the RPM gauge looked sort of silly... shifting at 2000 RPM.
That needle will never see anything higher than 4500 RPM, but so what!
Tomorrow, I will find a place in the trunk to safely store the original 530d instrument cluster, just in case it is needed.
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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)
Looks great -- have you got the needle round to 330 yet?
