Spring/Summer 2009: your E61 mod plans
04-01-2009, 07:13 AM
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just drifting slightly off topic, we are rescheduling the European meet because April didn't seem to work at all, so don't forget to check it out.... I feel a high speed Scandic Cruise down to Munich coming on....... 
04-01-2009, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='832854' date='Apr 1 2009, 06:13 PM
just drifting slightly off topic, we are rescheduling the European meet because April didn't seem to work at all, so don't forget to check it out.... I feel a high speed Scandic Cruise down to Munich coming on.......
We are also trying to nail down our dates for Central Europe, and I will reply to that other thread when we get our stuff figured!
04-13-2009, 10:57 AM
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Figured I should post an update of my progress so far:
Changed air filter and checked the breather filter at the same time. Had the upgraded breather - good stuff!
Also got me some other goodies that I will start installing this coming weekend
Now I'm only waiting for the matte black emblem to be restocked in Trinity and then I'm done modding for a while (
yeah right...)
Changed air filter and checked the breather filter at the same time. Had the upgraded breather - good stuff!
Also got me some other goodies that I will start installing this coming weekend
Now I'm only waiting for the matte black emblem to be restocked in Trinity and then I'm done modding for a while (
yeah right...)
04-13-2009, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='798881' date='Feb 22 2009, 02:53 PM
Next mod is new summer rims to the replace the M5 rims (that don't fit with my spacers 
)... so to put a 
back on my face, I'm buying myself a set of OEM M172 19" rims
)... so to put a back on my face, I'm buying myself a set of OEM M172 19" rims
04-14-2009, 01:28 AM
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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)
Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='846134' date='Apr 13 2009, 11:56 PM
You say the M5 (I'm assuming 166 style) rims don't fit your car with "your" spacers? Just what kind of spacers are you running? I was under the impression that 166 style rims would fit on the car no problem?
As for my spacers, they are H&R 15mm spacers that I have fitted to the rear. These are ideal for my type 128 staggered (winter) set-up, with ET32 on the rear, but with the M5 M166 rims the 15mm spacers push them into the outer arch because of the lower ET value of ET28. I did not want to go through the hassle of having to change my spacers each time I change from winter to summer set-ups, so decided to sell (my beloved) M166 rims and replace them with the M172 rims, which have the same ET32 value as the 128 rims.
I hope that all makes sense
04-14-2009, 01:33 AM
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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 Hilden' post='845897' date='Apr 13 2009, 08:57 PM
Figured I should post an update of my progress so far:
Changed air filter and checked the breather filter at the same time. Had the upgraded breather - good stuff!
Also got me some other goodies that I will start installing this coming weekend
Attachment 76790
Now I'm only waiting for the matte black emblem to be restocked in Trinity and then I'm done modding for a while ( yeah right...)
Changed air filter and checked the breather filter at the same time. Had the upgraded breather - good stuff!
Also got me some other goodies that I will start installing this coming weekend
Attachment 76790
Now I'm only waiting for the matte black emblem to be restocked in Trinity and then I'm done modding for a while (
yeah right...)Well that's one way of avoiding your knuckles getting cut up whilst replacing your grills... buy an M5 front bumper and pre-fit the grills
Looking forward to seeing those mods. Very jealous about the M5 mirrors, but I still refuse to spend the money on them... other mods first 
04-14-2009, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='846701' date='Apr 14 2009, 05:28 AM
... An alternative approach, which a number of members have done here is to fit 4 front wheels with ET12 -- no spacers needed.
04-14-2009, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Hilden' post='845897' date='Apr 13 2009, 09:57 PM
Now I'm only waiting for the matte black emblem to be restocked in Trinity and then I'm done modding for a while ( yeah right...)
yeah right...)
04-14-2009, 11:22 PM
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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 andy535xi' post='847016' date='Apr 14 2009, 07:49 PM
I assume it would be very hard to find 4 ET12 rims for sale somewhere, unless you are buying from the dealer
Correct. Either a dealer or someone you know. A couple of the guys here have sold their 4x front rims to other E61 owners. My old M166 (staggered) rims also ended up with another E60.NET member. Its worth keeping an eye out here in the forums.
Two German companies that offer 4x OEM 19" rims are:
Lissy Tuning
Salesafter
I bought my M166 and M172 rims from Lissy Tuning. Some times takes a while to get a response, but the prices are good (for Germany) and I found them helpful when it came to delivery / fitting. Just PM me if you need any help with translation or chasing these people.
p.s. if you are still running the "x" 4wd model you will need different offsets anyway -- plenty of posts about that subject!
04-15-2009, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='826333' date='Mar 25 2009, 07:22 PM
When you post up the M5 dial pics, maybe you could also upload some side-profile pics into your ACS Roof Spoiler post... 
thanks!
thanks!
Anyway, here it is.