Looking for local e60 customer with our m5 rear bumper
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My Ride: 2004 530I Black Saphire
Originally Posted by umnitza' post='958143' date='Jul 29 2009, 10:04 AM
We have a couple of folks now that are scheduling time. We'll keep you posted with the results.
unfortunately, this one will only work for 6cyl cars.
unfortunately, this one will only work for 6cyl cars.
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
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
New Shoes:
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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My Ride: M5
Model Year: 2008
The prices are for exhaust + tester price at this time we have 2 people that want to do it locally.
The exhaust will be marketed at $599 when it's full production.
We understand the desire to acquire parts free, and we certainly recognize the value in the testing process. If something changes, we'll post an update.
Alternatively, if both people fall, we'll re-evaluate the program.
We may offer you a free test/install/dyno but not let you keep the exhaust or pay a reduced price if you want to keep it. We'll keep you all posted.
The exhaust will be marketed at $599 when it's full production.
We understand the desire to acquire parts free, and we certainly recognize the value in the testing process. If something changes, we'll post an update.
Alternatively, if both people fall, we'll re-evaluate the program.
We may offer you a free test/install/dyno but not let you keep the exhaust or pay a reduced price if you want to keep it. We'll keep you all posted.
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My Ride: 2004 530I Black Saphire
Originally Posted by umnitza' post='958497' date='Jul 29 2009, 01:14 PM
The prices are for exhaust + tester price at this time we have 2 people that want to do it locally.
The exhaust will be marketed at $599 when it's full production.
We understand the desire to acquire parts free, and we certainly recognize the value in the testing process. If something changes, we'll post an update.
Alternatively, if both people fall, we'll re-evaluate the program.
We may offer you a free test/install/dyno but not let you keep the exhaust or pay a reduced price if you want to keep it. We'll keep you all posted.
The exhaust will be marketed at $599 when it's full production.
We understand the desire to acquire parts free, and we certainly recognize the value in the testing process. If something changes, we'll post an update.
Alternatively, if both people fall, we'll re-evaluate the program.
We may offer you a free test/install/dyno but not let you keep the exhaust or pay a reduced price if you want to keep it. We'll keep you all posted.
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From: SoCal
My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by 415BMW' post='958659' date='Jul 29 2009, 02:54 PM
The free test/install/ dyno and evaluation is called R&D which is an expense of your business. People don't want "free" parts. what they want is to be compensated for their time and the risk of having a completely new and unproven product cause a loss in performance.
+1 not to mention potential losses if the car is damaged, and the added advertising for when the exhaust does go on sale - who's car will they use for the ad? where will they get a recording of the exhaust note? From whoever volunteers their car - and these aint exactly Civics we're talking about.
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My Ride: 2004 530i
Model Year: 2004
Originally Posted by 415BMW' post='958659' date='Jul 29 2009, 05:54 PM
The free test/install/ dyno and evaluation is called R&D which is an expense of your business. People don't want "free" parts. what they want is to be compensated for their time and the risk of having a completely new and unproven product cause a loss in performance.
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Originally Posted by umnitza' post='958497' date='Jul 29 2009, 03:14 PM
.We understand the desire to acquire parts free, and we certainly recognize the value in the testing process. If something changes, we'll post an update.
Alternatively, if both people fall, we'll re-evaluate the program.
We may offer you a free test/install/dyno but not let you keep the exhaust or pay a reduced price if you want to keep it. We'll keep you all posted.
Alternatively, if both people fall, we'll re-evaluate the program.
We may offer you a free test/install/dyno but not let you keep the exhaust or pay a reduced price if you want to keep it. We'll keep you all posted.
Once again, you show your poor business acumen.
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='960172' date='Jul 30 2009, 07:04 PM
No one wants to acquire parts for free from you Matt, YOU are the one trying to acquire a guinea pig car for free. You want this test car to PAY for the exhaust, PAY for install, all so YOU can use their car for R&D and USE them for profit. Matt, YOU are the one trying to acquire something for free. :thumbsdown:
Once again, you show your poor business acumen.
Once again, you show your poor business acumen.
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My Ride: M5
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='960172' date='Jul 30 2009, 07:04 PM
No one wants to acquire parts for free from you Matt, YOU are the one trying to acquire a guinea pig car for free. You want this test car to PAY for the exhaust, PAY for install, all so YOU can use their car for R&D and USE them for profit. Matt, YOU are the one trying to acquire something for free. :thumbsdown:
Once again, you show your poor business acumen.
Once again, you show your poor business acumen.
We will pay for the install, pay for the DYNO, and pay to have it removed if you don't like it. You won't pay for the exhaust unless you like it and then at a reduced price and no other costs (install, dyno, etc would be covered by us).
