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Old 04-26-2008, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by StealthM8' post='568712' date='Apr 26 2008, 12:05 PM
The horizontal snow this morning was cool.

Welcome to mod hell! Cars are almost as bad as model airplanes.

lol, or lego's...
Old 04-26-2008, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by StealthM8' post='568712' date='Apr 26 2008, 12:05 PM
The horizontal snow this morning was cool.

Welcome to mod hell! Cars are almost as bad as model airplanes.
Model Airplanes??? Lord knows I need something else to be modding! ...This car is just not enough!!
Old 04-26-2008, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim Blink' post='568686' date='Apr 26 2008, 02:21 PM
The hardest part about modding is getting the "Mrs" approval if you know what I mean.

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Did you see the bottom of my signature?
Old 04-26-2008, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by providenceleaf' post='568721' date='Apr 26 2008, 02:24 PM
Did you see the bottom of my signature?
I showed it to my wife, she thought it was pretty funny. Thank goodness she is some what understanding of the need for "boys to have their toys". I lucked out.
Old 04-26-2008, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='568695' date='Apr 26 2008, 01:43 PM
to the forum tim...good choice from going to "guest" to "addict, i mean member"...
Hey Geneatals,

Thanks for the welcome. Saw your pics, nice car, I like your I-pod connection. What did you use for the install?

Thanks
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Originally Posted by Tim Blink' post='568749' date='Apr 26 2008, 01:17 PM
Hey Geneatals,

Thanks for the welcome. Saw your pics, nice car, I like your I-pod connection. What did you use for the install?

Thanks
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I actually ordered mine from the factory with that option...here are a few ways to mod your e60 for ipod...dension or a retrofit interface...

you can run a search using the upper right bar to find numerous threads on it..many members have performed this mod...good luck...
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Originally Posted by StealthM8' post='568712' date='Apr 26 2008, 02:05 PM
The horizontal snow this morning was cool.

Welcome to mod hell! Cars are almost as bad as model airplanes.

Hi StealthM8,

Thanks for the note. Nice ride. Isn't Minnesota weather fun? You are the smart one with the X-Drive.
Old 04-26-2008, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='568754' date='Apr 26 2008, 03:22 PM
Thanx for the pic/car appreciation


I actually ordered mine from the factory with that option...here are a few ways to mod your e60 for ipod...dension or a retrofit interface...

you can run a search using the upper right bar to find numerous threads on it..many members have perfored this mod...good luck...

Thanks, I will check it out.
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Welcome Tim! Kiss any extra cash goodbye!
Old 04-26-2008, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ITNurse' post='568759' date='Apr 26 2008, 03:25 PM
Welcome Tim! Kiss any extra cash goodbye!

Hi ITNurse,

Thanks for the welcome.

Your are right, Your car temps me with the M-kit and M5 wheels. Sharp.

Tim


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