new to the board, and picked up my 04 545i today!
09-01-2008 | 01:38 AM
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From: Seoul via Singapore and Vancouver
My Ride: 2014 530d XDrive M Sport
Originally Posted by Calvin as in CALVIN' post='659000' date='Sep 1 2008, 05:10 PM
thanks for welcoming me in. heres some things i wanna do just to give an idea of what i want to do to my car.
recommendations and thoughts are always welcome.
1. M Aero Kit (as of now, i've found where to get this done... thanks guys!)
2. Quad tip exhaust (what rear bumper would i need? possibly the M5 rear?) and which brand is right.
3. adjust ride height (do i just need springs? or do i need to buy the whole set?)
4. figure out whats are good size wheels and tires. (which is a popular BBS set?)
5. anything else?
again, sorry for the lame questions and remarks. gotta start somewhere with this learning process
recommendations and thoughts are always welcome.
1. M Aero Kit (as of now, i've found where to get this done... thanks guys!)
2. Quad tip exhaust (what rear bumper would i need? possibly the M5 rear?) and which brand is right.
3. adjust ride height (do i just need springs? or do i need to buy the whole set?)
4. figure out whats are good size wheels and tires. (which is a popular BBS set?)
5. anything else?
again, sorry for the lame questions and remarks. gotta start somewhere with this learning process
- Good stuff! You'll like the M-Tech kit!
2. Quad tip exhaust (what rear bumper would i need? possibly the M5 rear?) and which brand is right.
- Also a great mod. Do you like your exhaust really loud, moderately loud, or on the quiet side? If you get the M5 rear, you would have to get a custom exhaust system. Quad exhaust systems like Remus don't fit with the M5 rear.
3. adjust ride height (do i just need springs? or do i need to buy the whole set?)
- You can adjust ride height by just doing springs. A lot of guys on the forum have done that. But if you want the real deal, then do coil over adjustables!
4. figure out whats are good size wheels and tires. (which is a popular BBS set?)
- Wheels and tires are personal. Go with whatever catches your eye. Most guys on here have either 19's or 20's. If you live in an area where road conditions are bad (lots of potholes, bumps, and ruts) you may want to stay away from 20's and modular (multi-piece) wheels. Unless you have deep pockets to buy new wheels or repair constantly when you bend a rim.
5. anything else?
- How about an ECU upgrad and a cold air intake system?
09-01-2008 | 01:39 AM
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From: Seoul via Singapore and Vancouver
My Ride: 2014 530d XDrive M Sport
Originally Posted by Calvin as in CALVIN' post='659003' date='Sep 1 2008, 05:15 PM
is there any way to remove the action of the car shifting on its own when reaching redline?
09-01-2008 | 05:14 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Welcome to the family! I'll let everyone else chime in with their suggestions. Congrats and enjoy your new ride! 
to the forum 
09-01-2008 | 11:37 AM
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Welcome to the board bro. Go to SonicMS in Mt. View, They'll help you with everything. That's where me and a couple members on this board go to for new mods. There's a Bay Area meet on Sept.13th (Saturday), click on the link in my sig for details. Hope you can make it, it's always good meeting new people. I noticed that you like hats and sneakers, like me too. haha 
Here's a thread from AL at SonicMS, Last few pictures is my car and BMWRINO's (Fiel).
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry647504
Here's a thread from AL at SonicMS, Last few pictures is my car and BMWRINO's (Fiel).
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry647504
09-01-2008 | 12:28 PM
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My Ride: 08 550 Carbon Sport Almost everything factory, but no sound upgrades.
Welcome Cal from Cal. This board is super. Lot's to learn and share. We even discuss E60s now and then.
You will be addicted.
You will be addicted.
09-01-2008 | 02:00 PM
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From: Milky Way, Earth, N. America, CA, San Jose, 95136, Latitude N 37� 16.837, Longitude W 121� 50.461
My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
Originally Posted by Uzzle' post='659334' date='Sep 1 2008, 11:37 AM
Welcome to the board bro. Go to SonicMS in Mt. View, They'll help you with everything. That's where me and a couple members on this board go to for new mods. There's a Bay Area meet on Sept.13th (Saturday), click on the link in my sig for details. Hope you can make it, it's always good meeting new people. I noticed that you like hats and sneakers, like me too. haha
Here's a thread from AL at SonicMS, Last few pictures is my car and BMWRINO's (Fiel).
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry647504
Here's a thread from AL at SonicMS, Last few pictures is my car and BMWRINO's (Fiel).
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry647504
SonicMS
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09-01-2008 | 08:17 PM
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thanks for the invite to the meet on sept. 13, but i'd feel alittle left out car wise haha. my car is nowhere near everyone elses... just got my car yesterday haha. hopefully i'll be ready for the next one.
definitely looks and sounds like fun. looking forward to seeing pics.
Uzzle, yessir. im big on hats and tees. its ridiculous.
also, whats a good quad exhaust for a loud and mean sound?
definitely looks and sounds like fun. looking forward to seeing pics.
Uzzle, yessir. im big on hats and tees. its ridiculous.
also, whats a good quad exhaust for a loud and mean sound?