New Introduction - 545i 6-Speed
06-22-2009, 05:23 PM
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Hi - just introducing myself to the forum. I bought my 545i 6-speed some time ago, and have only made a few random posts here and there. Thought it time for a formal introduction. My car is a 545i 6-speed - completely stock except for the elimination of the carbon filter in the airbox (which if nothing else made it sound better - maybe a few extra horses...) and replacement of the shift knob with an M knob from an E46 M3,
The car itself is Amethyst Grey, which IMO is one of the coolest colors BMW ever put on a car. At dusk it is particularly cool - turning a slight shade of purple. The car is completely loaded (except for an automatic transmission.....) Black interior.
Has:
Navigation
Head-up Display
Active Cruise
Premium/Sport Packages
Active Steering (part of sport package)
Active Headlights
Cold Weather Package
Logic 7
Added: MP3/iPod controller
I live in NYC - I rarely get to drive it but it's a lot of fun. Makes great noises, is quite frugal for something as quick as it is, and very stylish as most here agree.
I'll post some additional pictures when I can.
The car itself is Amethyst Grey, which IMO is one of the coolest colors BMW ever put on a car. At dusk it is particularly cool - turning a slight shade of purple. The car is completely loaded (except for an automatic transmission.....) Black interior.
Has:
Navigation
Head-up Display
Active Cruise
Premium/Sport Packages
Active Steering (part of sport package)
Active Headlights
Cold Weather Package
Logic 7
Added: MP3/iPod controller
I live in NYC - I rarely get to drive it but it's a lot of fun. Makes great noises, is quite frugal for something as quick as it is, and very stylish as most here agree.
I'll post some additional pictures when I can.
06-22-2009, 05:55 PM
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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 aboard. You'll need to come out to one of our next Meets/Drives in NY. 
06-22-2009, 06:11 PM
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Holy cow! A member in NYC with Amethyst Gray. Awesome! You gotta come to a meet, we need to represent. Y'know what I'm talking about.
Welcome to the forum, my Amethyst Gray bro.
Welcome to the forum, my Amethyst Gray bro.
. Let the modding begin.
06-23-2009, 01:50 PM
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My Ride: Titanium Gray 550i, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Shadowline trim, Parking Distance Conrol, Xenon, Adaptive Headlight Control, Navigation System, Satellite
Originally Posted by jm545i' post='920455' date='Jun 22 2009, 08:23 PM
Hi - just introducing myself to the forum. I bought my 545i 6-speed some time ago, and have only made a few random posts here and there. Thought it time for a formal introduction. My car is a 545i 6-speed - completely stock except for the elimination of the carbon filter in the airbox (which if nothing else made it sound better - maybe a few extra horses...) and replacement of the shift knob with an M knob from an E46 M3,
The car itself is Amethyst Grey, which IMO is one of the coolest colors BMW ever put on a car. At dusk it is particularly cool - turning a slight shade of purple. The car is completely loaded (except for an automatic transmission.....) Black interior.
Has:
Navigation
Head-up Display
Active Cruise
Premium/Sport Packages
Active Steering (part of sport package)
Active Headlights
Cold Weather Package
Logic 7
Added: MP3/iPod controller
I live in NYC - I rarely get to drive it but it's a lot of fun. Makes great noises, is quite frugal for something as quick as it is, and very stylish as most here agree.
I'll post some additional pictures when I can.
The car itself is Amethyst Grey, which IMO is one of the coolest colors BMW ever put on a car. At dusk it is particularly cool - turning a slight shade of purple. The car is completely loaded (except for an automatic transmission.....) Black interior.
Has:
Navigation
Head-up Display
Active Cruise
Premium/Sport Packages
Active Steering (part of sport package)
Active Headlights
Cold Weather Package
Logic 7
Added: MP3/iPod controller
I live in NYC - I rarely get to drive it but it's a lot of fun. Makes great noises, is quite frugal for something as quick as it is, and very stylish as most here agree.
I'll post some additional pictures when I can.
aboard! Nice ride!!
06-23-2009, 01:52 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Looks like Xman has found a kindred spirit. Not my preference in color but it's unique and I like unique - besides when the modding is done your car will look as good as Xman's