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06-23-2009 | 03:50 PM
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Hey guys my name is Nick, I'm a senior at The University of Texas at Austin. I drive a 05 545i and interested in modding it. Anyone know limitations on modding so that I can keep my 100k warranty?
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06-23-2009 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 545iNTENSITY' post='921438' date='Jun 23 2009, 03:50 PM
Hey guys my name is Nick, I'm a senior at The University of Texas at Austin. I drive a 05 545i and interested in modding it. Anyone know limitations on modding so that I can keep my 100k warranty?
-Nick
-Nick
06-23-2009 | 04:04 PM
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Nick.I am not a modder so I can't tell you what will and will not void the warranty.
There are some great appearance mods that are very popular with E60.net members, the first of which is the M Tech body kit. A lot of memebers smoke their tails and black out their grille. Many get some sort of rear spoiler. And some (although less) get a spoiler for the roof. Many get new wheels (I personally love the 172s but 167s and 166s style BMW wheels seem to be the most popular and there are about a million kinds of non-BMW wheels that members use). A number of members lower their car (on that topic, the aptly named Praisethelowered has a ton of very helpful posts).
In terms of performance mods, among the popular ones are the RFI hood scoop, the beloved Sprintbooster (the single most popular performance mod among members) and a ECU remap.
There is a lot of good DIY information here. One member who has posted a lot of DIYs is Alpine White Girl.
I would strongly suggest that you use the search function in the upper right hand corner of the page. If you ask a generic question that has a ton of prior threads, some members are going to ask you why you did not first use the search function.
So good luck and welcome to the best forum focused on E60s on the planet.
06-23-2009 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='921451' date='Jun 23 2009, 06:04 PM
Nick.I am not a modder so I can't tell you what will and will not void the warranty.
There are some great appearance mods that are very popular with E60.net members, the first of which is the M Tech body kit. A lot of memebers smoke their tails and black out their grille. Many get some sort of rear spoiler. And some (although less) get a spoiler for the roof. Many get new wheels (I personally love the 172s but 167s and 166s style BMW wheels seem to be the most popular and there are about a million kinds of non-BMW wheels that members use). A number of members lower their car (on that topic, the aptly named Praisethelowered has a ton of very helpful posts).
In terms of performance mods, among the popular ones are the RFI hood scoop, the beloved Sprintbooster (the single most popular performance mod among members) and a ECU remap.
There is a lot of good DIY information here. One member who has posted a lot of DIYs is Alpine White Girl.
I would strongly suggest that you use the search function in the upper right hand corner of the page. If you ask a generic question that has a ton of prior threads, some members are going to ask you why you did not first use the search function.
So good luck and welcome to the best forum focused on E60s on the planet.
aboard, Nick! Like sdg mentioned, the search function is your best friend! Happy modding!
06-23-2009 | 07:53 PM
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Welcome to the forum, Nick.
sdg has summed it up nicely of all the popular mods. One thing I'd change is: the scoop, its from RPI (actually there is a group buy going on). Also, many cosmetic mod would not affect the warranty. Performance mods might be different depending on which one. Good luck!
sdg has summed it up nicely of all the popular mods. One thing I'd change is: the scoop, its from RPI (actually there is a group buy going on). Also, many cosmetic mod would not affect the warranty. Performance mods might be different depending on which one. Good luck!
06-24-2009 | 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='921672' date='Jun 23 2009, 10:53 PM
Welcome to the forum, Nick.
sdg has summed it up nicely of all the popular mods. One thing I'd change is: the scoop, its from RPI (actually there is a group buy going on). Also, many cosmetic mod would not affect the warranty. Performance mods might be different depending on which one. Good luck!
sdg has summed it up nicely of all the popular mods. One thing I'd change is: the scoop, its from RPI (actually there is a group buy going on). Also, many cosmetic mod would not affect the warranty. Performance mods might be different depending on which one. Good luck!
06-24-2009 | 11:51 AM
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530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
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19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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