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kbannon
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E39 525i Sport Individual
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Topic: sacrilege query Posted: 06-July-2004 at 09:14 |
Just out of curiosity, what, if any, modifications do you think are sacrilege?
Mine:- 1. furry dice!!! 2. Lexus lights 3. extra exhausts 4. bonnet scoop 5. oversized rear spoilers 6. max power stickers on rear (or K&N or other stickers on doors) 7. erm... better get back to work!
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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Peter Fenwick
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 09:28 |
I would agree with your list but would like to add underbody neon lighting
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Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel.
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kevin
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 09:31 |
On the way to Croft, we went by the NEC at Birmingham just as the the Max Power show was closing.
Based upon the cars we saw, the current fashion seems to be items 2 thru 6 on your list. Not sure about #7
The other trend seemed to be to get at least one more person in the car than is comfortable. Maybe it's a cheap way of lowering the rear suspension!
A few of them pulled alongside us and had a good look at the M3. They then went on their way with puzzled expressions on their faces as they seemed to be unsure if it was modded or not Probably a bit too subtle for their taste.
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Kevin
'04 E46 330Ci Convertible
'08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge)
’95 E34 M5
’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto)
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Peter Fenwick
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 10:34 |
kevin wrote:
The other trend seemed to be to get at least one more person in the car than is comfortable. Maybe it's a cheap way of lowering the rear suspension!
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Probably because most people who read Max Power these days aren't old enough to drive, so they all have to get a lift
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Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel.
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sleeper
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 10:35 |
I MUST RESIST POSTING HERE!!
AARRRAAAGGGHHHHH!!!!
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sleeper
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 11:01 |
kbannon wrote:
Just out of curiosity, what, if any, modifications do you think are sacrilege?
Mine:- 1. furry dice!!! 2. Lexus lights 3. extra exhausts 4. bonnet scoop 5. oversized rear spoilers 6. max power stickers on rear (or K&N or other stickers on doors) 7. erm... better get back to work!
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furry dice, check. lexus lights, check. extra exhausts, check. bonnet scoop (for gods sake!) check. oversized rear spoilers, (only a matter of time before these kill someone) check. max power stickers are a good thing because they tell you what you are dealing with!!
work!?! definately sacrilege!!!
neons? umm, why? surely if your lowering is for cosmetic reasons you don't want to make it look high again???
Edited by sleeper
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kenny
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 11:50 |
What about burberry covered passengers?
Painted bulbs in the front lights and rear lights that appear to have been modified by covering them in tar!
Viper stripes.
Windows that have been tinted with cling film and a black marker
16v/V6 badges on 'modified' shopping trollies.
vinyl sunstrips that are a foot deep.
The list is endless.
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Horsetan
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 13:29 |
....those tacky-looking headlight covers which attempt to replicate twin headlights. Millions were spent trying to develop brighter headlights; why cover them up again?
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kenny
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 13:58 |
Massive arials like the ones on taxis.
Multiple fog lights.
coloured washer jets.
Coloured bolts (the ones that light up).
Tacky italic number plates (the worst and not just particular to boy racers cars).
Multi-coloured seat and steering wheel covers.
This thread is good therapy.
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kbannon
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 14:43 |
those horrible seat belt cover thingys!
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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sleeper
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 14:57 |
stick on bonnet vents
mesh everywhere
all richbrook products
those c****y cheap silver painted halfords add ons
screwed on tailpipe trims that 'hide' (!!??!!) pea-shooters
tasmanian devil / yosemite sam mudflaps etc
baby on board signs (but still drive like R.Soles (and sons. too close mr moderator?))
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Brett_M5
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 15:58 |
People who lean into every corner they turn into. I was behind a bloke the other day who nearly fell out of his window when turning a corner! Sit back for god sake!
Edited by Brett_M3
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sleeper
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 15:59 |
he he he!
we call those horseboxes!!!
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kenny
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 16:04 |
People who put seats in that are so low that all you see are a set of fingers on the steering wheel (and perhaps again the burberry (ned tartain) cap).
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BMWE34sport
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 16:05 |
I hate those neon washer jets ...with a passion !!
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sleeper
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 16:08 |
..................................and relax. ohmmmmmmmmmm...........
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BMWE34sport
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 16:13 |
and alloy look hubcaps ..they look so cr*p .....mind you got a bargain at the weekend ...untili find my beeemer i bought an F reg ford sierra fully road worthy and MOT'd until Feb for ....a whole 1 pence !!!
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Horsetan
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 16:14 |
...stick-on "racing" fuel filler flaps/caps....
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kenny
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 16:18 |
Bargain! Now what you need is white painted 13" alloys, 4 spoilers, burberry seat covers, paint your back lights with bitumen, multiple max power stickers...............
Seriously though, for one pence, you can now sell it on for a profit and gain more cash towards the beemer.
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BMWE34sport
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Posted: 06-July-2004 at 16:20 |
Kenny ...don't forget the yellow carbon fibre dash pods , sierra cossie style wheels and the on a mission sticker i have to get them not sure about selling on as of yet but gives me more time to save up for the beemer or find the perfect one i want as im not forced into buying one because I have no transport ....
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