***PIX from the Meet***
06-06-2009, 08:15 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by mrfva' post='903048' date='Jun 7 2009, 12:02 AM
The wheels look great C!
However, I must admit that when the car is in motion, the wheels look amazing. I followed my wife to the car wash after I came home. She drove the X and I drove my M. The X looked pretty sweet in motion. Unfortunately, it doesn't look the same when standing still.
06-06-2009, 08:18 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i, Sport and Premium package, Titanium Silver with Black Dakota Leather interior
Never seen so many X's in one place. Nice meet. Thanks for sharing the pics. I think the X is the next series that deserves an "M"! Put that Porsche to sleep. 
06-06-2009, 08:21 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i, Sport and Premium package, Titanium Silver with Black Dakota Leather interior
Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='903057' date='Jun 7 2009, 12:15 AM
They're getting redone. The color is much too flat. I'm going to have them attempt another GunMetal Powder, which is a 3 stage powder process and very difficult to layer. If it doesn't come out to my liking, I'm having them done a high gloss black. The X5 will be completely murdered out. It's not my top choice, but I've already had them done 3 times and I'm still not happy. Ideally, I'm looking for contrast, but if it doesn't happen, then high gloss black will be the final finish. They grey below might look mean, but it's not the finish I'm looking for. This is just a standard, flat, grey. It's just blah...
However, I must admit that when the car is in motion, the wheels look amazing. I followed my wife to the car wash after I came home. She drove the X and I drove my M. The X looked pretty sweet in motion. Unfortunately, it doesn't look the same when standing still.
However, I must admit that when the car is in motion, the wheels look amazing. I followed my wife to the car wash after I came home. She drove the X and I drove my M. The X looked pretty sweet in motion. Unfortunately, it doesn't look the same when standing still.
06-06-2009, 09:22 PM
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Nice pics C. You're right, the finish on the wheels are just okay; not wow or anything. How about polishing the face and painting the insides black? Eh....don't think I know what I'm talking about anyways. hahaha
06-06-2009, 09:42 PM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
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The parking job looks good...much better than from some of our north east e60 meets...
06-06-2009, 09:52 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i, Sport and Premium package, Titanium Silver with Black Dakota Leather interior
Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='903105' date='Jun 7 2009, 01:42 AM
The parking job looks good...much better than from some of our north east e60 meets...
See sig for details. 
06-06-2009, 09:55 PM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
Mods:
Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Originally Posted by rogerj' post='903110' date='Jun 7 2009, 01:52 AM
Inspired by the South Florida BBQ? See sig for details.
See sig for details.
06-06-2009, 10:35 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
Pretty cool Calton the trucks look really good in formation.
Rick.
Rick.
