318Touring 40 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 Only two of us, one from Auckland and one from Wellington (hence NZ mini meet). Not really planned, as the Aucklander managed to get a few hours free after arriving in Wellington on New years day. So we got together at the Loaded Hog first. After a drink moved on to the Parliament ground for some uniquely NZ photo opportunities. The 2004 Titanium Silver 530D has had some modifications done to it (lowered-30mm, authentic 166(?) alloys, M-tech, M-style steering wheel, LCI tail-lights, straight exhaust tips). The 2003 Amethyst 530i Grey is the standard E60 fare, apart from the shadowline style trim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 2 great looking cars. Have to say I like the silver one better though, The kit makes it look alot better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 The kit and being lowered slightly on those wheels. Nice _b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JFry 1 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 The silver one does look awesome. Saw one similar on its way down to Welly on new years eve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 looking good fellas! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 In real life the diesel (silver car) is really really low. I couldn't even put a finger between the fender and the tyre. Obviously the fenders were rolled, and the paint on one panel cracked as a result (and repainted of course). The guy installed the M kit, LCI and steering wheel himself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 Nice cars and those are good shots too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 Very nice, your car looks to have a very nice finnish, clear to see the effort that has gone into it. The Silver car looks great, exactly (exactly!) how I would like an E60, it looks better than an M5, have always thought the M5 looks somewhat disproportionate with its bulges.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 Very nice, your car looks to have a very nice finnish, clear to see the effort that has gone into it. The Silver car looks great, exactly (exactly!) how I would like an E60, it looks better than an M5, have always thought the M5 looks somewhat disproportionate with its bulges.. Thanks Graham. The silver diesel had actually been down to Queenstown from Auckland, and he was on his way back. So it was covered by bugs at the front, dirt and grimes everywhere else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw335i 16 Report post Posted January 5, 2010 both cars looking great. i want the m5 style rims for my e34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) thought i saw you Daniel crossing Bowen Street at intersection with Tinakori road.I was in the 535 stopped at he traffic lights.Was close to new year I think,would like an Msport deisel.Has anyone driven a manual 3.0 deisel? Edited January 6, 2010 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) thought i saw you Daniel crossing Bowen Street at intersection with Tinakori road.I was in the 535 stopped at he traffic lights.Was close to new year I think,would like an Msport deisel.Has anyone driven a manual 3.0 deisel? That must be after having Christmas lunch with people from the office. I don't think an MSport 3.0 manual diesel had ever been sold in NZ. I don't think I have ever heard of a manual E60, on whatever platform, in NZ. Edited January 6, 2010 by 318Touring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 That must be after having Christmas lunch with people from the office. I don't think an MSport 3.0 manual diesel had ever been sold in NZ. I don't think I have ever heard of a manual E60, on whatever platform, in NZ.i have seen some manual x5 deisels(or were they petrol.)You were heading North across Bowen street Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 thought i saw you Daniel crossing Bowen Street at intersection with Tinakori road.I was in the 535 stopped at he traffic lights.Was close to new year I think,would like an Msport deisel.Has anyone driven a manual 3.0 deisel? The 535d is what is needed in manual. Lots of nice manual E60's in England for us. Group buy?? I like what the owner of the silver E60 has done painting the fake bumper insert black, I contemplated this a few time and photoshoped mine but was uncertain that it would look as good as it does. Need more E60's on Bimmersport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) The 535d is what is needed in manual. Lots of nice manual E60's in England for us. Group buy?? I like what the owner of the silver E60 has done painting the fake bumper insert black, I contemplated this a few time and photoshoped mine but was uncertain that it would look as good as it does. Need more E60's on Bimmersport. 545 manual please. 535d manual 530d manual Edited January 6, 2010 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 545 manual please. 535d manual 530d manual Paul, I thought you found 2(!) manual E60 in NZ!! Now guys, stop drooling over this sweet (manual) 550 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 Awesome stuff guys! 2 fantastic looking cars, keep up the good work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 Nice pics, Love the shape of the E60 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) Paul, I thought you found 2(!) manual E60 in NZ!! Now guys, stop drooling over this sweet (manual) 550 The manual gearstick looks amazingly out of place in such a modern car huh! Edited January 6, 2010 by ethrty320 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
