E60 Information Network http://forums.5series.net/index.php Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:04:47 +0000 1 http://forums.5series.net/topic/95451-front-license-plate-mount/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:04:47 +0000 http://forums.5series.net/topic/95451-front-license-plate-mount/ http://forums.5series.net/topic/95450-out-with-old-in-with-the-new/
now in addition to that, my front bumper has a curb scrape underneath on the lower right (ok, so its kinda hard to see -- i notice it!), and i'm thinking maybe i ought to look into getting both front and rear fixed...

so i head to the body/paint shop my local bmw dealer recommends, and we start talking options (everything includes removal and installation):
1) replace/paint rear, repair/repaint front: $1100 for rear, $700 for front (complete strip & repair to front)
2) replace/paint rear, replace/paint front: $1100 for rear, $1100 for front
3) i buy new front/rear bumpers + sideskirts and they paint: cost of parts, plus $1500.

i looked into the parts cost of number 3... i'm not sure whose i should get (e.g. bmw m-tech, 3rd party) -- the price differences are huge, and i'm not sure about fitment.

so... what do you think i should do? for whatever option you recommend, are the prices above too steep?

sorry for being a little long-winded, and thanks to anyone who replies!!!

-d]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:55:08 +0000 http://forums.5series.net/topic/95450-out-with-old-in-with-the-new/ http://forums.5series.net/topic/95444-check-out-my-knob/
So I ended up with this:


I really like the black leather and touch of brushed aluminum. Matches well with the interior.



Man my car is dusty!

Maybe in the future I'll get the SMG knob if I find one cheap, but for $80 this is a lot better then my beat up OEM one.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:50:03 +0000 http://forums.5series.net/topic/95444-check-out-my-knob/ http://forums.5series.net/topic/95437-carbon-fiber-engine-cover-and-painted-valve-covers/

Well here are the pics, I think the covers turned out great, really love the contrast with the black and silver.

I masked off BMW and then used a High Temp. Satin Black spray paint



I had purchased a SEIBON Carbon Fiber Engine Cover from trader-nas a few weeks back. It looks so much better with the black valve covers compared to the stock grey.
The pics are not so great it's raining so the shots are from inside my garage.
Enjoy!


]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:23:12 +0000 http://forums.5series.net/topic/95437-carbon-fiber-engine-cover-and-painted-valve-covers/ http://forums.5series.net/topic/95432-mstyle-shopping/

Anyone in here bought parts here before??? http://www.mstyle.co.uk/index.html]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:04:18 +0000 http://forums.5series.net/topic/95432-mstyle-shopping/ http://forums.5series.net/topic/95431-matte-black-kidneys-for-a-2010/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:53:18 +0000 http://forums.5series.net/topic/95431-matte-black-kidneys-for-a-2010/ http://forums.5series.net/topic/95420-questions-about-m5-tech-front-variations/
In other words, if I remove these things from the car, will it look just like the bumper without fogs that comes from the vendor? I just want one black mesh grill in the front mouth, and 2 sexy black slits on each side just like on an M5.



]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:31:24 +0000 http://forums.5series.net/topic/95420-questions-about-m5-tech-front-variations/ http://forums.5series.net/topic/95415-how-much-trouble/
Thanks

-Krozi]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:05:22 +0000 http://forums.5series.net/topic/95415-how-much-trouble/ http://forums.5series.net/topic/95413-subs-in-floor/
New to the forum and was just looking for a little bit of help

I have a 2005 520d SE and i was looking to upgrade the subwoofers that are situated under the front seats

i have read a few posts and they all state that the is an amp in the boot on the left hand side

but in my car there is just the long box to the side of where the amp is and no amp

was hoping to get an insight on how to tap the lines for these subs from the aftermarket amp i have installed in the boot

any help would be greatly apreciated


Thanks

Dan]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:20:40 +0000 http://forums.5series.net/topic/95413-subs-in-floor/ http://forums.5series.net/topic/95409-updated-lci-style-ebay-tail-lights/
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-07-BMW-E60-525i-530i-545i-RED-SMOKE-LED-TAIL-LIGHTS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2559380150QQitemZ160410632528QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I went back to redeyejedi's original review thread and compared pictures and from the outside, they look pretty identical. However, a member posted a picture of the back side and this is where they differ significantly from the one in the link I posted. The ebay link also shows the LED bars lighting up without the brake lights lighting up with it behind it. The LED bars also look to be more even and more red and less pink than before (this is probably just photo editing though).

I might call up the seller tomorrow to ask about these to get some definitive answers to my questions above. These look like the Sonar ones that Umnitza sells but cheaper. What do you guys think?]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:20:02 +0000 http://forums.5series.net/topic/95409-updated-lci-style-ebay-tail-lights/