Greetings from Montreal, Canada
06-10-2009 | 08:39 PM
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Next week I'll be picking up my 1st bimmer. An 04 545 6spd manual, amethyst gray metallic , auburn dakota leather, premium/cold weather/ nav etc package...I can't wait!
In the interim, I've been soaking up E60 info...planning subtle little tweeks here & there
Pics will be posted next wk sometime.
Great site!
In the interim, I've been soaking up E60 info...planning subtle little tweeks here & there
Pics will be posted next wk sometime.
Great site!
06-10-2009 | 09:11 PM
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BMW forum. Post pictures when you get your ride soon.This place makes owning your E60 a much more enjoyable experience.
Warning: Posting here can be so addictive and
hazardous to your health
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- eBay/online/Forum vendors buying and selling.
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- Insomnia.
Forum not intended to be viewed during work hours.
You have been warned!
Originally Posted by Rudy' post='359078' date='Nov 21 2006, 06:24 PM
...the place to be for all things E60!! 
06-10-2009 | 09:13 PM
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Congrats on the 545. So you are joining the ranks of the few, thep proud, the Amethyst Grey E60 owners. For a wonderful example of how to really mod your color car, see theXman's ride. It is niiice.
Originally Posted by mtlman06' post='907426' date='Jun 10 2009, 11:39 PM
Next week I'll be picking up my 1st bimmer. An 04 545 6spd manual, amethyst gray metallic , auburn dakota leather, premium/cold weather/ nav etc package...I can't wait!
In the interim, I've been soaking up E60 info...planning subtle little tweeks here & there
Pics will be posted next wk sometime.
Great site!
In the interim, I've been soaking up E60 info...planning subtle little tweeks here & there
Pics will be posted next wk sometime.
Great site!
06-10-2009 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='907451' date='Jun 11 2009, 12:13 AM
Congrats on the 545. So you are joining the ranks of the few, thep proud, the Amethyst Grey E60 owners. For a wonderful example of how to really mod your color car, see theXman's ride. It is niiice.
06-11-2009 | 11:26 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by mtlman06' post='907426' date='Jun 10 2009, 10:39 PM
amethyst gray metallic , auburn dakota leather,
06-11-2009 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='907966' date='Jun 11 2009, 02:26 PM
I don't think I've seen that color combo. Even the famous Xman has black Dakota. Looking forward to your pics. Welcome aboard!
Any suggestions with regard to a front and rear lip? and can anyone recommend any Canadian/Quebec Bimmer shops for body kits?
Thanks
Nick
06-11-2009 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mtlman06' post='907477' date='Jun 11 2009, 01:06 AM
Hi Rizbel, sdg1871...thanks for welcome notes. sdg, I'll be sure to check the Xman's ride. Thanks for the info gents.
Xman's car is really nice.