New member post #1!
08-11-2005 | 12:21 PM
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From: Portland, Oregon USA
My Ride: 2004 545i
Hey fellow E60ers,
Thought I'd introduce myself. I'm from the Pacific NW, am 31 years old, and am a Realtor. I just got my 545i about two weeks ago, certified used. Has most options, plus tint and 18" chromes. I've been lurking on bimmerforums.com for about a year - since buying my first BMW, an '04 325i. This looks like an excellent forum you have here, and I will look forward to conversing w/ you all.
I love the new Five, minus an issue that I've been dealing with. The car shakes somewhat at all speeds. It's been at the dealer for three days. Les Schwab told me that my tires are worn and cupped - but BMW service says they're fine. Not sure if they really believe that or just don't want to replace my tires. Balance has been checked & is fine. I'm getting pretty frustrated. I'd much rather have my new baby than my POS loaner X3.
Pics attached of the new fella.
-Fullspeed
Thought I'd introduce myself. I'm from the Pacific NW, am 31 years old, and am a Realtor. I just got my 545i about two weeks ago, certified used. Has most options, plus tint and 18" chromes. I've been lurking on bimmerforums.com for about a year - since buying my first BMW, an '04 325i. This looks like an excellent forum you have here, and I will look forward to conversing w/ you all.
I love the new Five, minus an issue that I've been dealing with. The car shakes somewhat at all speeds. It's been at the dealer for three days. Les Schwab told me that my tires are worn and cupped - but BMW service says they're fine. Not sure if they really believe that or just don't want to replace my tires. Balance has been checked & is fine. I'm getting pretty frustrated. I'd much rather have my new baby than my POS loaner X3.
Pics attached of the new fella.
-Fullspeed
08-11-2005 | 12:48 PM
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From: N.Ireland
My Ride: 2004 520i, mystic blue, steptronic, beige leather, pdc, bluetooth, rain sensor, BMW sport kit fitted, 18" 166 rep BMW rims , de-badged, cherished reg. chrome grill,
Originally Posted by shiny' date='Aug 11 2005, 08:40 PM
Nice ride!? 
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Welcome
08-11-2005 | 01:00 PM
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From: San Francisco Bay area
My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Nice! Congrats & welcome.
08-11-2005 | 01:00 PM
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Welcome.
This might help you with your tire problem IF the tires are the orignal Dunlop SP Sport 1 DSST.
SI_B36_02_05.doc
This might help you with your tire problem IF the tires are the orignal Dunlop SP Sport 1 DSST.
SI_B36_02_05.doc
08-11-2005 | 01:08 PM
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From: MIAMI B*CH
My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Welcome on board!
Indeed you are on the best forum!
And nice ride you got
Indeed you are on the best forum!
And nice ride you got
Originally Posted by Fullspeed' date='Aug 11 2005, 08:21 PM
Hey fellow E60ers,
Thought I'd introduce myself.? I'm from the Pacific NW, am 31 years old, and am a Realtor.? I just got my 545i about two weeks ago, certified used.? Has most options, plus tint and 18" chromes.? I've been lurking on bimmerforums.com for about a year - since buying my first BMW, an '04 325i. This looks like an excellent forum you have here, and I will look forward to conversing w/ you all.
I love the new Five, minus an issue that I've been dealing with.? The car shakes somewhat at all speeds.? It's been at the dealer for three days.? Les Schwab told me that my tires are worn and cupped - but BMW service says they're fine.? Not sure if they really believe that or just don't want to replace my tires.? Balance has been checked & is fine.? I'm getting pretty frustrated.? I'd much rather have my new baby than my POS loaner X3.
Pics attached of the new fella.
-Fullspeed
Thought I'd introduce myself.? I'm from the Pacific NW, am 31 years old, and am a Realtor.? I just got my 545i about two weeks ago, certified used.? Has most options, plus tint and 18" chromes.? I've been lurking on bimmerforums.com for about a year - since buying my first BMW, an '04 325i. This looks like an excellent forum you have here, and I will look forward to conversing w/ you all.
I love the new Five, minus an issue that I've been dealing with.? The car shakes somewhat at all speeds.? It's been at the dealer for three days.? Les Schwab told me that my tires are worn and cupped - but BMW service says they're fine.? Not sure if they really believe that or just don't want to replace my tires.? Balance has been checked & is fine.? I'm getting pretty frustrated.? I'd much rather have my new baby than my POS loaner X3.
Pics attached of the new fella.
-Fullspeed
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08-11-2005 | 01:40 PM
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From: Portland, Oregon USA
My Ride: 2004 545i
Originally Posted by noonehome' date='Aug 11 2005, 01:00 PM
Welcome.
This might help you with your tire problem IF the tires are the orignal Dunlop SP Sport 1 DSST.
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This might help you with your tire problem IF the tires are the orignal Dunlop SP Sport 1 DSST.
Attachment 9572
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08-11-2005 | 02:25 PM
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All U.S. spec e60 have a spare.
How many miles are on your car? People have gotten anywhere from 8K to 22K on a factory set of tires depending on driving style. From the pictures your wheels look like Style 124 which are standard on 545( Minus the chrome). So the previous owner either had the factory wheels refinished of traded them for replicas of the real thing. If the mileage is low enough I'd bet they are the original tires.
How many miles are on your car? People have gotten anywhere from 8K to 22K on a factory set of tires depending on driving style. From the pictures your wheels look like Style 124 which are standard on 545( Minus the chrome). So the previous owner either had the factory wheels refinished of traded them for replicas of the real thing. If the mileage is low enough I'd bet they are the original tires.
08-11-2005 | 02:31 PM
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From: Portland, Oregon USA
My Ride: 2004 545i
Originally Posted by noonehome' date='Aug 11 2005, 02:25 PM
All U.S. spec e60 have a spare.
How many miles are on your car?? People have gotten anywhere from 8K to 22K on a factory set of tires depending on driving style. From the pictures your wheels look like Style 124 which are standard on 545( Minus the chrome). So the previous owner either had the factory wheels refinished of traded them for replicas of the real thing. If the mileage is low enough I'd bet they are the original tires.
How many miles are on your car?? People have gotten anywhere from 8K to 22K on a factory set of tires depending on driving style. From the pictures your wheels look like Style 124 which are standard on 545( Minus the chrome). So the previous owner either had the factory wheels refinished of traded them for replicas of the real thing. If the mileage is low enough I'd bet they are the original tires.
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I will certainly look into whether/not they're run flats (and especially the model# you speak of). Thanks again, I appreciate your help.
-Fullspeed