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  1. 05-28-2008, 04:46 PM #1
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    A work in progress. Pics Inside!

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    Updated 01/02/09 [No new pics, shes sitting on her stock wheels now]
    Alright, i have been holding off on posting pics of my car until I put the new rims on, well its been about two weeks since they have been on and I figure the time has come!
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    97 528 5 speed
    Bought w/ 97k now has 105k.
    So far maintenance wise:
    Full synthetic Oil Change
    Rear Window Regulator Replacement
    Driver seat replacement (other one has a large tear)
    Replaced struts/shocks (due to strut mount breaking and gashing my old tire...)
    Most of other maintenance was done by PO
    Mods:
    Depo Headlights[SOLD]
    OEM Euro-Spec Hellas!!
    OEM Clear Sides (courtesy of maddog)
    Vogtland Lowering Springs
    4300k 55w Apexcone HID kit
    M-Parrallel Replicas Staggered w/ 235/40 up front and 265/35 in the back.[SOLD]
    Front and Rear DDM Bumpers
    Magnaflow 14829 )
    DDM Angel Eyes (Installed...Sold headlights)
    Mods Soon to come:
    BOUGHT-OEM 2000 m5 tails
    Not doing- aluminum window trim delete
    BOUGHT-Black Molding to match the bumpers
    BOUGHT-(didnt install) 3k in the fogs.
    Painted Rotors and Calipers (black) [Not Installed]
    Pretty sure thats it... Now onto the pictures.
    "Making Acquaintances"
    The New Car meets the Old:

    The new "eyes"

    Fitment for the new bumpers

    ...

    Look at that fitment (might not be able to...dark pic)


    Some butt shots, rear didnt line up as well, what can you do...

    ...

    The Rim adventure...location:uncle's body shop.

    The mounting PITA.
    Last edited by blatant; 04-14-2010 at 02:42 PM.
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  2. 05-28-2008, 04:47 PM #2
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    Balancing

    OLD Mug:

    New:

    and some more...



    And the old rims in their new home:

    Just would like to thank bf.c and members for all their help, couldn't have done it with out you guys!
    Will update post as new mods are added!
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  3. 05-28-2008, 04:51 PM #3
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    very nice love the new rims (of course i'm biased)

    can't to see the ride with new bumpers/exhaust!
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  4. 05-28-2008, 04:58 PM #4
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    Wow, looks MUCH better.

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  5. 05-28-2008, 05:29 PM #5
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    Thanks gents, yep clear sides definitely helped.
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  6. 05-28-2008, 05:38 PM #6
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    Tints, tail lights, and shadowline and your car is done!
    Looks good so far
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    Looking good!
    Didn't like the style 65s?

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  8. 05-28-2008, 05:56 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wicked A2 View Post
    Tints, tail lights, and shadowline and your car is done!
    Looks good so far
    Thanks, not sure about the tint, undecided right now.
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    Looking good!
    Didn't like the style 65s?
    Thanks! I like the OEM style 65s, something about the reps seemed a bit off.
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  9. 07-13-2008, 08:24 PM #9
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    New Images.
    Put 5k 55w Apexcone HIDs in from DDM. Waiting for my 3k bulbs for the fogs.
    Changed transmission oil to RP Synchromax and rearend 75-90w.
    Put the z4 shifter in.
    Magnaflow needs to be put on. Just need to bring it to the muffler shop.







    Thanks for looking
    Maybe someday I will learn how to take a pic.
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  10. 07-13-2008, 08:43 PM #10
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    dont be so hard on yourself, this is a really good shot:


    car is looking really good!

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    Car looks sooo sick now...Just need a wide grill.


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    Car looks amazing man...that color is just sexy in that new pic... keep it comming !

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    Quote Originally Posted by e39dream View Post
    dont be so hard on yourself, this is a really good shot:


    car is looking really good!
    Thanks!
    Quote Originally Posted by 98bimmer View Post
    Car looks sooo sick now...Just need a wide grill.
    I think I want to keep my grill, but thanks !
    Quote Originally Posted by JRiggs View Post
    the car looks great, you took so many years off her
    Quote Originally Posted by Dario528i View Post
    Car looks amazing man...that color is just sexy in that new pic... keep it comming !
    Quote Originally Posted by SHWELL View Post
    Good job...
    Thanks guys.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jo@EuroDyne View Post
    IMO...the car looks good as it is! =) no need to black out the grill or do a shadowline trim motiff...it's got a decent amount of chrome to offset the green. i would suggest getting mirrors but that's it =)!!!
    Ya I agree, after I put the bumpers on and the new moldings, I think I will keep the window trim as-is. I think for now I am going to keep the mirrors, but if I do decide to purchase I know who to goto
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    nice work, lookin' sharp...
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  18. 07-14-2008, 01:26 PM #18
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    now that's the shilznit i'm talking about new bumpers and some rims give it that aggressive dont f with me look!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by herc97 View Post
    now that's the shilznit i'm talking about new bumpers and some rims give it that aggressive dont f with me look!!!
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    Man, your car looks great. You should be very happy with it.
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    nice work

    good job and keep going (11)
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    awesome transformation man! Looks great. I think M5 grills would top it off nicely cosmetically.

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    vogtlands are great. I enjoy the ride, I can go around a turn much faster, and the ride sticks to bmw quality. Although I would like less of a rake..
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    What I have done since last time -
    00 M5 Tail lights
    Magnaflow
    Put ccfls in my depo angel eyes.
    Experimented with photos, some ok, some not. Criticism welcomed
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    wow what a transformation... car looks great
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