Newbie from the Netherlands
05-02-2010, 03:40 AM
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My Ride: 2005 E60 523 executive
20"ASA / Bi-Xenon / Full M-tech / LED Angel Eyes / Matte Black Kidney's / LED Side Markers
HI guys,
I picked up a E60 523 exe a couple of weeks ago, after driving a 2004 745 and a 2003 CLK240...
Since I have enjoyed this forum, and all of your rides, I guess its ok to introduce myself and my ride...
Because of the all the stupid taxes, and high petrol prices a 545 or 550 is way out of budget, so I had to get a lower spec engine...
Anywayz...the way I picked it up at the dealer
Mod list so far
- OEM Mtech kit all round (had it fitted by dealer)
- OEM Bi-xenon retrofit (had it fitted by dealer)
- CF Badges
- LED Angel eyes
- LED side markes
- Matte black kidneys
- 20" ASA Staggered wheels Front 9J 245/35/20 and rear 10J 275/30/20
On the shelf
- Shadowline window trim
- Cobra coils (-30 mm)
- LED license plate lights
- Black M badge for trunk (not sure if to stick it on though...)
Wishlist
- Leather sport seats
- LCI tail lights
- M5 trunk finisher
- M5 BBK
- M5 SMG shifter conversion
And the progress so far...
I had it on the Dyno and it produced al heathy 179 BHP
And wondering where to find some details about this "boost sprinter" of some kind (the thing you connect to the trottle pedal?) Any link to information or vendor would be appreciated!
Although not allowed I refuse to bolt on the license plate to the front
Thanx for looking and your comments
Greetz Peter
I picked up a E60 523 exe a couple of weeks ago, after driving a 2004 745 and a 2003 CLK240...
Since I have enjoyed this forum, and all of your rides, I guess its ok to introduce myself and my ride...
Because of the all the stupid taxes, and high petrol prices a 545 or 550 is way out of budget, so I had to get a lower spec engine...
Anywayz...the way I picked it up at the dealer
Mod list so far
- OEM Mtech kit all round (had it fitted by dealer)
- OEM Bi-xenon retrofit (had it fitted by dealer)
- CF Badges
- LED Angel eyes
- LED side markes
- Matte black kidneys
- 20" ASA Staggered wheels Front 9J 245/35/20 and rear 10J 275/30/20
On the shelf
- Shadowline window trim
- Cobra coils (-30 mm)
- LED license plate lights
- Black M badge for trunk (not sure if to stick it on though...)
Wishlist
- Leather sport seats
- LCI tail lights
- M5 trunk finisher
- M5 BBK
- M5 SMG shifter conversion
And the progress so far...
I had it on the Dyno and it produced al heathy 179 BHP
And wondering where to find some details about this "boost sprinter" of some kind (the thing you connect to the trottle pedal?) Any link to information or vendor would be appreciated!
Although not allowed I refuse to bolt on the license plate to the front
Thanx for looking and your comments
Greetz Peter
05-02-2010, 04:11 AM
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you 5series.net. Your car looks great so far. I wouldn't put the M badge on for the same reason that it is not on my 550i Sport -- you don't have a M5.The mod you are referring to is the sprintbooster. I would go with the Version 2 of this, which is adjustable and can be turned off as well as to different throttle signal amplification settings. Member brabusw209amg sells them. I got mine from someone in Hong Kong that a lot of members have gotten SBs from but I am forgetting his name. It is an excellent mod if you want to reduce the throttle lag delay that afflicts our E60s. Note that it does not increase power but rather, it gives the car a stronger and quicker response to the application of throttle.
05-02-2010, 04:33 AM
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My Ride: 2005 E60 523 executive
20"ASA / Bi-Xenon / Full M-tech / LED Angel Eyes / Matte Black Kidney's / LED Side Markers
Thanx!!
Yeah...I am in doubt for the same reason...Do NOT want to be an M5 wannabee :thumbsdown: Although it is not an M5 badge, but just an M emblem to match the bodykit...
And thanx for the tip! I have asked Brabus for his V2 in the vendor topic...just wondering if the SP would do any good on a 523
Yeah...I am in doubt for the same reason...Do NOT want to be an M5 wannabee :thumbsdown: Although it is not an M5 badge, but just an M emblem to match the bodykit...
And thanx for the tip! I have asked Brabus for his V2 in the vendor topic...just wondering if the SP would do any good on a 523
05-02-2010, 04:51 AM
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Thanx!!
Yeah...I am in doubt for the same reason...Do NOT want to be an M5 wannabee :thumbsdown: Although it is not an M5 badge, but just an M emblem to match the bodykit...
And thanx for the tip! I have asked Brabus for his V2 in the vendor topic...just wondering if the SP would do any good on a 523
Yeah...I am in doubt for the same reason...Do NOT want to be an M5 wannabee :thumbsdown: Although it is not an M5 badge, but just an M emblem to match the bodykit...
And thanx for the tip! I have asked Brabus for his V2 in the vendor topic...just wondering if the SP would do any good on a 523
05-02-2010, 09:21 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
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05-03-2010, 08:18 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Congrats on your recent acquisition and enjoy the forums!! 
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