From Alpine to Singapore

Mbdurham17 · 02-10-2017, 10:02 PM

Needs a bath

josec70 · 02-11-2017, 02:21 PM

Great parking space .....

Mbdurham17 · 02-11-2017, 03:14 PM

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Great parking space .....

Haha yep the wife helps me look for them now she is so used to it

Mbdurham17 · 02-12-2017, 12:53 PM

Cleaned up and decided to see what it would look like with OEM centercaps ...what do you guys think? I'm torn have only done one side and can't decide lol

Beast27 · 02-12-2017, 01:11 PM

One vote for OEM centercaps.

josec70 · 02-12-2017, 01:50 PM

Keep the Velos caps

Mbdurham17 · 02-12-2017, 02:26 PM

After comparing decided against the BMW caps but I am going to pinstripe the lettering on the Velos caps black like M5 Guy did with his

josec70 · 02-12-2017, 08:09 PM

Car looks beautiful man! Very tastefully done; OEM+.

Any plans to lower at all?

Mbdurham17 · 02-12-2017, 08:24 PM

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Car looks beautiful man! Very tastefully done; OEM+.

Any plans to lower at all?

Thank you very much!! Yea I've gotten a quote on Dinan HAS from my dealer and considering it. I wanted to see how the 21s affected the ride first (turns out none I can tell) It's funny sometimes I think it needs it sometimes I don't. In pics I think it definitely does but in person I think it looks low enough

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josec70 · 02-12-2017, 08:38 PM

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Thank you very much!! Yea I've gotten a quote on Dinan HAS from my dealer and considering it. I wanted to see how the 21s affected the ride first (turns out none I can tell) It's funny sometimes I think it needs it sometimes I don't. In pics I think it definitely does but in person it looks low enough

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HAS is the way to go IMO; I'm on KW HAS and could not be happier in regards to ride height and quality. It's great as you can continue to make adjustments until it's exactly where you want.

I'm on 21's as well and didn't really notice decreased ride quality.

Mbdurham17 · 02-12-2017, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mbdurham17

Thank you very much!! Yea I've gotten a quote on Dinan HAS from my dealer and considering it. I wanted to see how the 21s affected the ride first (turns out none I can tell) It's funny sometimes I think it needs it sometimes I don't. In pics I think it definitely does but in person it looks low enough

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HAS is the way to go IMO; I'm on KW HAS and could not be happier in regards to ride height and quality. It's great as you can continue to make adjustments until it's exactly where you want.

I'm on 21's as well and didn't really notice decreased ride quality.

Man ur looks great helped sway me to Velos and does make me want to lower mine. Thinking about KW as well better reviews from what I've read and would end up being about $1k less installed from what I've been quoted. I just have an insecurity with letting anyone but the dealer do work on it for warranty and peace of mind reasons.

josec70 · 02-12-2017, 08:58 PM

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Man ur looks great helped sway me to Velos and does make me want to lower mine. Thinking about KW as well better reviews from what I've read and would end up being about $1k less installed from what I've been quoted. I just have an insecurity with letting anyone but the dealer do work on it for warranty and peace of mind reasons.

Thanks man!

HAS is a simple install that can be done by any reputable shop; both of my F10 M5's have been on either springs or HAS and never had any issue whatsoever. The difference in looks is marked; you won't regret it.

PM if you want to chat at some point or have questions.

Mbdurham17 · 02-15-2017, 07:37 PM

Next Mod? Doing this a little at a time to keep me interested and keep the wife from killing me for spending so much$$ I am trying to decide on my next Mod and all are roughly the same $$

-Tune (piggy I'm too scared to do a flash tune) Velos BMS or Dinan (leaning Velos thanks josec70)

-Carbon fiber bits center difusor, lip or splitters & spoiler

-Intake (MSR or RK)

-Dinan or KW HAS

What are your guys thoughts?

Mbdurham17 · 06-08-2017, 06:35 PM

While I was getting 4 new MPSS after the split sidewall dry-rot incident I decided to have my Velos Solo V refinished while I was at it since there were a few nicks etc in the finish. Had the dark tinted clear removed and went with just clear over the brushed aluminum face

m5 guy · 06-08-2017, 07:55 PM

Liking the contrast of the new finish.

You may even want to try putting the chrome trims back on just to see. May flow better to have the bright work with the bright wheels on a dark car. Or at the very least bring back the chrome trim on the door handles. You would be surprised t what those little bright lines can do for the look on a dark car with bright wheels. Brings the class back.

Imo of course.

Mbdurham17 · 06-08-2017, 10:03 PM

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Liking the contrast of the new finish.

You may even want to try putting the chrome trims back on just to see. May flow better to have the bright work with the bright wheels on a dark car. Or at the very least bring back the chrome trim on the door handles. You would be surprised t what those little bright lines can do for the look on a dark car with bright wheels. Brings the class back.

Imo of course.

Thank you I like the contrast as well. Hmm maybe on the handle trim you've got me thinking but I kinda like all being dark except the wheels.

I am very happy with the result but I am sure keeping them clean now is going to be a pita lol.

I found out just how old dry rotted and hard the MPSS that were on them apparently were. Traction with these is soo much better.

Also making me want to drop it a bit now

josec70 · 06-08-2017, 10:15 PM

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Thank you I like the contrast as well. Hmm maybe on the handle trim you've got me thinking but I kinda like all being dark except the wheels.

I am very happy with the result but I am sure keeping them clean now is going to be a pita lol.

I found out just how old dry rotted and hard the MPSS that were on them apparently were. Traction with these is soo much better.

Also making me want to drop it a bit now

Carbon Ceramic Brakes pads and KW HAS ....

JMD · 06-09-2017, 06:50 PM

...Love the Color,...from the "Gray Panther in the East!"

Mbdurham17 · 06-11-2017, 04:12 PM

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...Love the Color,...from the "Gray Panther in the East!"

Thank you!

KFERI · 06-13-2017, 07:08 AM

Lovely car!

Did the K & N drop in filter make a big diference?

hirkaismyname · 06-13-2017, 10:33 AM

What I love about this thread is that on every page OP has posted pics + update to the mods added. Great looking whip -- let's see some brake upgrades now.

Mbdurham17 · 06-13-2017, 12:27 PM

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Lovely car!

Did the K & N drop in filter make a big diference?

Thank you!! It really noticeable maybe a little quicker throttle response. I did it at the same time as the charcoal filter delete which probably made the most difference.

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Mbdurham17 Captain 159 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 CP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	Cleaned up and decided to see what it would look like with OEM centercaps ...what do you guys think? I'm torn have only done one side and can't decide lol Attached Images
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josec70 Major General 4074 Rep 5,233 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	Keep the Velos caps __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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Mbdurham17 Captain 159 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 CP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	After comparing decided against the BMW caps but I am going to pinstripe the lettering on the Velos caps black like M5 Guy did with his Attached Images
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josec70 Major General 4074 Rep 5,233 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	Car looks beautiful man! Very tastefully done; OEM+. Any plans to lower at all? __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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Mbdurham17 Captain 159 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 CP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	Next Mod? Doing this a little at a time to keep me interested and keep the wife from killing me for spending so much$$ I am trying to decide on my next Mod and all are roughly the same $$ -Tune (piggy I'm too scared to do a flash tune) Velos BMS or Dinan (leaning Velos thanks josec70) -Carbon fiber bits center difusor, lip or splitters & spoiler -Intake (MSR or RK) -Dinan or KW HAS What are your guys thoughts?
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