Starting to put money into the 540, what theme?

Started by FlatBlackCaddy, March 04, 2009, 06:49:03 PM

What theme should i pick?

M Theme
6 (33.3%)
No theme
2 (11.1%)
Alpina
10 (55.6%)

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CJ

#31
March 04, 2009, 08:52:35 PM
Get some facelifted headlights and tails and that will increase the looks 10 fold.

FlatBlackCaddy

#32
March 04, 2009, 08:53:43 PM
Quote from: CJ on March 04, 2009, 08:52:35 PM
Get some facelifted headlights and tails and that will increase the looks 10 fold.

How did you know about my crappy lights?

Rupert

#33
March 04, 2009, 08:56:40 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 04, 2009, 08:39:59 PM
At $1020 an ounce? Fuck yeah.

Well, about 200 times the $900, actually. And gold's $910-915/oz now. :lol:
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CJ

#34
March 04, 2009, 09:05:28 PM
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on March 04, 2009, 08:53:43 PM
How did you know about my crappy lights?


I assumed.

Raza

#35
March 04, 2009, 09:39:43 PM
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on March 04, 2009, 08:00:52 PM
I'm a fan of beyern wheels.




I really like those.
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Soup DeVille

#37
March 04, 2009, 09:50:27 PM
Quote from: Psilos on March 04, 2009, 08:56:40 PM
Well, about 200 times the $900, actually. And gold's $910-915/oz now. :lol:

Try buying it at the market price.
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S204STi

#38
March 04, 2009, 10:04:30 PM
I like the Alpine theme.  If you go with the M theme it has to have the performance to back it, but if it has the Alpine theme it is unique enough that nobody will know what to expect of it.

the Teuton

#39
March 04, 2009, 11:39:49 PM
My expert opinion (if you could call it that, lol):

-Neez wheels don't fit a lot of the staggers BMW has (trivia:  and they don't clear E60 M5 brakes, even the 19" wheels), and they look funny.
-You'd look like a poseur with an M'd up 540i.  Definitely go with something more subtle like Alpina or just start with a lip and go from there.
-Your headlights suck.  The later halo ones will do so much to modernize the look of your car, especially with Euro-style white lens turn signal rear lamps to complement it.
-Drop the car and go with some Koni Yellows for struts.  That's what BMW uses on its so-called exclusive Dinan packages
-Stick with one theme.  I've seen an AC Schnitzer/Alpina/Dinan/M'd/Something else 645i coupe, and it looked like a freak show mess of a car.  Know when to quit.

Teuton out.
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Rupert

#40
March 04, 2009, 11:46:58 PM
Oh wise Tuets, now that BlackCaddy has seen your wise advice, I am sure that this thread can be locked!

Moderators, lock it up!
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#41
March 05, 2009, 12:11:50 AM
Quote from: Psilos on March 04, 2009, 11:46:58 PM
Oh wise Tuets, now that BlackCaddy has seen your wise advice, I am sure that this thread can be locked!

Moderators, lock it up!

He can thank me later.
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Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
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sportyaccordy

#42
March 05, 2009, 07:05:37 AM
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on March 04, 2009, 08:25:43 PM
I like the M wheels, the problem is that everyone and their brother has them on a E39. I saw a silver 530 today with those wheels. I like them but it gets alittle old.
E60 M5 wheels

The tough thing about E39s is they look good, but they are just big enough to look a little silly all kitted up.

S204STi

#43
March 05, 2009, 08:08:43 AM
Quote from: sportyaccordy on March 05, 2009, 07:05:37 AM
The tough thing about E39s is they look good, but they are just big enough to look a little silly all kitted up.


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!11!!1!!

Thanks for the laugh!

Seriously... Nothing looks better, IMHO, than a tastefully done 5 series.  It is big enough that huge wheels don't look retarded, the improved BMW air dam from either the M or Alpina look great on it, and if you lower it a bit it doesn't look like rice.  It's a great platform for this sort of thing honestly.

sportyaccordy

#44
March 05, 2009, 08:27:29 AM
Quote from: R-inge on March 05, 2009, 08:08:43 AM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!11!!1!!

Thanks for the laugh!

Seriously... Nothing looks better, IMHO, than a tastefully done 5 series.  It is big enough that huge wheels don't look retarded, the improved BMW air dam from either the M or Alpina look great on it, and if you lower it a bit it doesn't look like rice.  It's a great platform for this sort of thing honestly.
I have seen some slammed 5s... they just looked weird. The best looking 5s to me are the M5 and the regular one with the sport suspension and 17s.

S204STi

#45
March 05, 2009, 08:34:33 AM
Quote from: sportyaccordy on March 05, 2009, 08:27:29 AM
I have seen some slammed 5s... they just looked weird. The best looking 5s to me are the M5 and the regular one with the sport suspension and 17s.

I'm not talking about slamming it, that looks like crap on anything other than a custom car.  Besides, I figure he'll want his car to handle well which it won't if you slam it.  Mild lowering, large wheels (not 20s, but maybe 18s or so) and OEM equivalent body equipment looks great.

BimmerM3

#46
March 05, 2009, 02:20:57 PM
If you have the money, I'd go for the Alpina look. If you don't want to spend so much, just keep it stock and fix the little things that are bothering you.

SVT666

#47
March 05, 2009, 02:23:25 PM
I say you should go for your own look.  Don't copy, be original.

Submariner

#48
March 05, 2009, 03:10:36 PM
Go M...with some BBS's or M 18's.
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NomisR

#49
March 05, 2009, 03:19:23 PM
Large wheels?  Slammed?  Go 16" light weight weight R Compound tires.. matte black.

FlatBlackCaddy

#50
March 06, 2009, 07:13:59 AM
Whatever type of wheel i get will be 18", or i might just refurb the 17's that came on it.

I've seen some 19/20" combos that look nice but i don't want to go that high.

FlatBlackCaddy

#51
March 06, 2009, 07:15:04 AM
and no i'm not "slamming" anything. This is a BMW, not a honda, the vast majority of lowering spring kits are .8 to 1" lower than the stock suspension. It's not much, just enough to flush the wheels(front) with the wheel well and tuck the rear wheels in a bit.
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