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Old 10th April 2008, 05:32   #1
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Changes...Magnaflow, Rear Diffuser, Shift Knob, E-Brake, Etc...

I've been up to the usual, tweaking little things here and there on the beast.

Thought I would share the most recent changes:

Installed a new Whalen shift knob with engraved ///M5 logo, ordered it direct from Doug Whalen, what a great guy to work with! Also had my body shop do a custom jet black ///M5 trunk badge...and changed the rear diffuser by painting the aluminum vent trim ring a shadow gray/black with a machined silver edge to tone down the look of the center vent (make it darker and also stand out less).

Also decided to install a Bimmian e-brake handle I bought a while back since it is similar to the look of the Whalen knob.

And...toned down the exhaust some with a Magnaflow muffler setup using my same custom tips from the previous Borla race exhaust.

Hope everyone is doing well!
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Old 10th April 2008, 05:44   #2
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Looking good as usual. I like the black badge....pretty cool.
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Old 10th April 2008, 05:59   #3
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Atlanta,

It's been fun watching you construct your personal vision of the E39 M5 over the years. Although I'm a stock kind of guy, I've appreciated your efforts and great pictures. Your latest additions look great on your car!
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Old 10th April 2008, 07:13   #4
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understated elegance, nicely done.
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Aggressive and tasteful.
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looking good!

where did you get the black/grey stich shift boot and handle boot?

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Can't wait to see it at the next Avenue show!
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Nice work...

I like the knob and badge especially! Do you mind me asking how much for the custom Whalen?
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I can't get over the metalwork in your diffuser and fog lights. I WANT THAT
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Can't wait to see it at the next Avenue show!
I'm planning on going this time around.
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