Hi, Wanted to post some pics of my car
10-23-2009, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by tankengine' post='1039295' date='Oct 23 2009, 11:23 PM
i really like your car by the way! nice 550i
Only real appeance mod other than lights is an ACS Style rear spoiler (as it came with the M Tech kit). I don't see myself doing any big time appearance mods. I do want an ECU reflash and a black RPI scoop.
10-23-2009, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1039279' date='Oct 23 2009, 11:11 PM
All good ideas. I have basically all of John's lighting mods and I love the way they improved the appearance of my car for not that much $$$. I've got: (1) 6000K HID fogs; (2) 6000K HID headlights (the 4300K HID headlights from the factory have a yellowish hue that does not match the whitish/bluish hue of the 6000K HID fogs); (3) 8500K GP Thunder AE bulbs; (4) stealth turn signal bulbs; (5) LED reverse lights; (6) RD LED license plate lamps; and (7) full LED interior lights.
One inexpensive mod that is proven to increase power is the RPI ram air scoop with the drop in filter.
Lots of members (myself included) also get the Sprintbooster (or the adjustable but more expensive Velocity unit) to increase throttle response.
You could definitely use fly wheels. The most popular OEM ones are all 19 inches and are: (1) Style 172 (standard on the current 550i Sport); (2) Style 166 (standard on the current M5); and (3) Style 167 (standard on the M6).
There are a million fly aftermarket wheels and a million threads that discuss them. For cast wheels, my favs are the Miro 935, Breyton Race GTS and VMR V710. I am not as knowledgeable about forged wheels (out of my price range) but I love the Radengergie R10s and RS10s and some of the DPE wheels, among others.
One inexpensive mod that is proven to increase power is the RPI ram air scoop with the drop in filter.
Lots of members (myself included) also get the Sprintbooster (or the adjustable but more expensive Velocity unit) to increase throttle response.
You could definitely use fly wheels. The most popular OEM ones are all 19 inches and are: (1) Style 172 (standard on the current 550i Sport); (2) Style 166 (standard on the current M5); and (3) Style 167 (standard on the M6).
There are a million fly aftermarket wheels and a million threads that discuss them. For cast wheels, my favs are the Miro 935, Breyton Race GTS and VMR V710. I am not as knowledgeable about forged wheels (out of my price range) but I love the Radengergie R10s and RS10s and some of the DPE wheels, among others.
i actually already have the rims in my basement
i have these
http://www.bmw.com/ca/en/owners/accessorie..._spoke_190.html
my client gave them to me as a gift of appriecation for a project i did for his company so it was a very inexpensive mod for me and i was very lucky to get them
10-23-2009, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tankengine' post='1039298' date='Oct 23 2009, 11:28 PM
i actually already have the rims in my basement
i have these
http://www.bmw.com/ca/en/owners/accessorie..._spoke_190.html
my client gave them to me as a gift of appriecation for a project i did for his company so it was a very inexpensive mod for me and i was very lucky to get them
i have these
http://www.bmw.com/ca/en/owners/accessorie..._spoke_190.html
my client gave them to me as a gift of appriecation for a project i did for his company so it was a very inexpensive mod for me and i was very lucky to get them
10-23-2009, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1039305' date='Oct 23 2009, 11:37 PM
Wow, that's some gift. They are a big improvement in appearance over your current wheels.
yeah i am really excited to put them on next yeat! i have never had rims before on any of my cars lol
oh i forgot to mention he also sold me a m5 black bumper for $200 cdn, he sells auto parts so lots of bmw parts seems to come his way, all i need now are the side skirts and rear bumper and defuser
10-23-2009, 08:32 PM
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My Ride: 550i 2009 Mod. with tints all around. Got Splitter and Spoiler coming. May do an exhaust.
Who cares about the wheels man! Check out the Solidness man!
10-24-2009, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by tankengine' post='1039317' date='Oct 24 2009, 12:16 AM
yeah i am really excited to put them on next yeat! i have never had rims before on any of my cars lol
oh i forgot to mention he also sold me a m5 black bumper for $200 cdn, he sells auto parts so lots of bmw parts seems to come his way, all i need now are the side skirts and rear bumper and defuser
oh i forgot to mention he also sold me a m5 black bumper for $200 cdn, he sells auto parts so lots of bmw parts seems to come his way, all i need now are the side skirts and rear bumper and defuser
10-24-2009, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='1039282' date='Oct 24 2009, 05:12 AM
He's putting out a doobie. 
on board Tom and congrats on the new car!
10-24-2009, 07:20 AM
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