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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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I just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I've got an 07 Alpine White 530i on order from Shelly BMW in Buena Park. It'll be a long 6-8 weeks 'til it arrives though. It had to be ordered since I wanted most of the options and more importantly a MANUAL tranny!

Pretty optioned out!
- Premium Pkg
- Sports Pkg
- Comfort Access
- Rear Sunshades
- Heated Front Seats
- PDC
- GPS Navigation
- HUD
- Logic 7
- Anthracite Headliner

As for mod plans, I'm planning the following:
- Complete M-Tech Body Kit
- M5 Trunk Lip/Spoiler
- ACS Roof Spoiler
- 20" Wheels (iForged or DPE)

I'm not sure if I wanted to lower the car yet or not. I really enjoy the nice comfy ride of stock, and didn't want to comprise it. Most of my previous rides were lowered, and I usually had some type of problem--whether it be irregular tire wear caused by negative camber, or just a harsh ride. I'm really looking to see if the M-Tech kit will "visually" lower the car or not. I don't want to spend $1000+ on coilovers, but don't want to settle for just springs. I know it'll look so much nicer without the unsightly gap between the front tires and fenders though.

I'm no stranger to Bimmers. As a matter of fact, this will be my 5th BMW. Here's my list of previous retired cars:
- '93 E36 325i Blk Sedan (Auto)
- '01 E46 325i Blk Sedan (Auto)
- '01 E39 530i Slvr Sedan (Auto)
- '02 E46 M3 Blk Coupe (SMG) *pictured

Here are some pics of the M3 dropped on Tein springs and 19" iForged Senekas.
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Looking forward to learning a lot here!

Joe
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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Congrats! I picked up my 530i at Shelly BMW too.
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 07:15 AM
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welcome to the best e60 froum
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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My Ride: 2004 645 Ci, Individual Stratusgrey Metallic with individual grey leather Individual Stratos metallic, Shadow line, Black Individual leather, 19'' ellisoid, Panorama sunroof, PDC, Dynamic drive, Adaptive steering, Adaptive headlights, Voice control, Logic 7, Prof sat nav, BT phone, TV, Heated Sport seats, Ski sac, light pakket, CD-changer. Mods (so far): iPod interface, K&N Airfilter.
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Welcome, nice M3.
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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aboard!
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 01:49 AM
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Welcome! And nice M3.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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Welcome !

nice mods your planning there !

love the wheels on the m3.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 09:10 AM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
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Nice m3 you have and th60 sounds nice too
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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Hey Joe,
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='359078' date='Nov 21 2006, 06:24 PM
...the place to be for all things E60!!
-Joe
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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My Ride: Fully loaded Dinan Tuned E60 545i Sports Sedan, featuring Dinan high flow intake system, Dinan free flow exhaust, Dinan high flow throttle body, Dinan Stage 3 Performance Engine Management Software, Dinan camber plates, Dinan carbon fiber strut tower brace, Dinan 19" lightweight forged wheelset, Dinan/Brembo GT big brake system, Dinan Polished Aluminum Pedal Kit, BMW "M" footrest, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT's, OEM rear deck spoiler, OEM sun/wind deflector, OEM illuminated BMW door sills, debadged (official "Dinan 5 badging"/emblem earned).
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Hello and Welcome!!
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