First SA mini meet
10-08-2005, 11:58 PM
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Well sadly there are only three South African E60 Members and only two of us were available for a breakfast meet yesterday; myself and Streak.
I guess we have to start somewhere
There are certainly enough E60's in our country - we just need to get some more of the owners onto the forum.
Anyway it was a good meet and I got to drive Streak's 530d with a Schnitzer conversion -- first time I drove a diesel, and I was very impressed
Thanks Streak
I guess we have to start somewhere
There are certainly enough E60's in our country - we just need to get some more of the owners onto the forum.Anyway it was a good meet and I got to drive Streak's 530d with a Schnitzer conversion -- first time I drove a diesel, and I was very impressed
Thanks Streak
10-09-2005, 02:16 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Well the Hong Kong meet started out with 2 cars too. But at the next meet there will be 7 cars and maybe some M5s. So be patient and put those decals on your car to promote this site so more people will know about it
10-09-2005, 02:21 AM
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Hey
Very nice indeed. Good yin-yang (silver/black)... Is it my imagination or is the silver car's tail pipe pointing downwards 
Hv never seen a down pipe on an E60.
Very nice indeed. Good yin-yang (silver/black)...
Is it my imagination or is the silver car's tail pipe pointing downwards Hv never seen a down pipe on an E60.
10-09-2005, 02:28 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by Bunbun' date='Oct 9 2005, 06:21 PM
Hey
Very nice indeed.? Good yin-yang (silver/black)...? Is it my imagination or is the silver car's tail pipe pointing downwards ? Hv never seen a down pipe on an E60.
Very nice indeed.? Good yin-yang (silver/black)...
? Is it my imagination or is the silver car's tail pipe pointing downwards ? Hv never seen a down pipe on an E60.[snapback]181637[/snapback]
10-09-2005, 02:40 AM
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Yes Streak was talking about it yesterday. It is the diesel cars that get this tailpipe here. Not sure when it is scheduled to change.
Could it be a diesel thing?
Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 9 2005, 12:28 PM
[quote name='Bunbun' date='Oct 9 2005, 06:21 PM']Hey
Very nice indeed.? Good yin-yang (silver/black)...? Is it my imagination or is the silver car's tail pipe pointing downwards ? Hv never seen a down pipe on an E60.
Very nice indeed.? Good yin-yang (silver/black)...
? Is it my imagination or is the silver car's tail pipe pointing downwards ? Hv never seen a down pipe on an E60.[snapback]181637[/snapback]
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10-09-2005, 02:47 AM
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All the 530D's started out with down turned tailpipes. The when the particle filter was introduced in Europe, the cars started coming out with straight pipes.
The particle filter has not been introduced in our market.
It was great being part of the inaugural meet, thanks BMW#5 for putting it together.
Streak
The particle filter has not been introduced in our market.
It was great being part of the inaugural meet, thanks BMW#5 for putting it together.
Streak
10-09-2005, 02:54 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by streak' date='Oct 9 2005, 06:47 PM
All the 530D's started out with down turned tailpipes. The when the particle filter was introduced in Europe, the cars started coming out with straight pipes.
The particle filter has not been introduced in our market.
It was great being part of the inaugural meet, thanks BMW#5 for putting it together.
Streak
The particle filter has not been introduced in our market.
It was great being part of the inaugural meet, thanks BMW#5 for putting it together.
Streak
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10-09-2005, 06:29 AM
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I love the rims as well. I know I have posted once or twice in regards to them. I guess these pics were the seller for me. It was a toss up between the M5 rims and those 172s. Now I can't wait to see a set on mine!
Having no moonroof strikes me as odd now-in-days. I think BMW#5's looks smooth without it, but I couldn't see myself without one. I guess I am one of a few who actually use it and couldn't live without it.
Thanks for the pics BMW#5.
Having no moonroof strikes me as odd now-in-days. I think BMW#5's looks smooth without it, but I couldn't see myself without one. I guess I am one of a few who actually use it and couldn't live without it.
Thanks for the pics BMW#5.