**BMV8's Jet Black 550i build**
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I would like to introduce to the 5 series forum community my Jet black f10 550i build.
I originally just planned to slap on some gloss black OEM grills on and call it a day. Upon doing so I seemed to have slightly opened pandora's box. I originally promised myself that
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=512490
would be my last mod project......a few mouse clicks around the forums and the rest is foolish history. The mod bug did not only bite, it tried to take my head off.
MOD LIST:
-BMW performance gloss black kidney grill
-OEM CF deck spoiler
-Huper Optik ceramic tint 50/60
-20" HRE 841r with matte black face and chrome lip
-3D Design front spoiler w/ CF splitters
-3D Design CF rear diffuser
-3D Design roof spoiler
-KW v2 coilover w/ EDC delete module
-Eisenmann sport exhaust
TO COME:
-go power, stop power, shoes, audio, chapter 11, partout =(
Shoutouts to
-Steve, Idilio @ Al's body shop of Huntington Park, CA
-Steve @ European Auto Source in Anaheim, CA **build credits**
-STM in Los Angeles for the HuperOptik ceramic tint
-Andrew @ IND for whom this build would have not even been as close to possible.
-Jsyang and team ATTIC all day errday
-Kruzn, Khyeang, Lac, IE, JaeK, and to others for inspirations and help.
Enough chit chat..on to the pics:
I originally just planned to slap on some gloss black OEM grills on and call it a day. Upon doing so I seemed to have slightly opened pandora's box. I originally promised myself that
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=512490
would be my last mod project......a few mouse clicks around the forums and the rest is foolish history. The mod bug did not only bite, it tried to take my head off.
MOD LIST:
-BMW performance gloss black kidney grill
-OEM CF deck spoiler
-Huper Optik ceramic tint 50/60
-20" HRE 841r with matte black face and chrome lip
-3D Design front spoiler w/ CF splitters
-3D Design CF rear diffuser
-3D Design roof spoiler
-KW v2 coilover w/ EDC delete module
-Eisenmann sport exhaust
TO COME:
-go power, stop power, shoes, audio, chapter 11, partout =(
Shoutouts to
-Steve, Idilio @ Al's body shop of Huntington Park, CA
-Steve @ European Auto Source in Anaheim, CA **build credits**
-STM in Los Angeles for the HuperOptik ceramic tint
-Andrew @ IND for whom this build would have not even been as close to possible.
-Jsyang and team ATTIC all day errday
-Kruzn, Khyeang, Lac, IE, JaeK, and to others for inspirations and help.
Enough chit chat..on to the pics:
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From: Thousand Oaks, California
My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Congrats, it looks great! 
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: sydney NSW
My Ride: 2007 e60 550i motorsport metallic grey, black leather interior, head up display, logis & stereo, sat nav, M sport pakage and full options. 19' twin spoke wheels and LED front and tail lights
WEAPON 
!!! just not sold on the rims, reckon you could do better, only my op.
!!! just not sold on the rims, reckon you could do better, only my op.