More Modifications...Photos of Radio Knobs, Stereo System, Angel iBrights, and More - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

ATLANTA M5 · 30th April 2006, 00:45

So I've been up to the usual. Finding more ways to modify my 2003 M5 and continue on with the black and silver scheme. Below you will find my most updated photos with the following new modifications:

MGW billet satin silver radio knobs
Gloss black painted kidney grilles
BSW dual 12" Alumapro subwoofer box
Elemental Designs amplifier
Elemental Designs gain control knob
Advanced Flow Engineering intake kit
Angel iBrights LED bulbs kit

The radio knobs are obviously not for everyone, I'm sure only a few of you guys are going to like them...but I love the technical look and spark they provide for the interior. I used to have these same knobs from MGW on my silver 2002 Corvette Z06 (for the A/C knobs) and I always wondered how I could try and make something similar work on my M5...So...I took a chance and I ordered two custom made satin silver radio knobs for a Viper SRT10 from MGW Limited in Georgia and I basically just used my factory knobs as the base and customized them so that the base fit directly into the bottom of the new billet knob and the two fit tight together and it worked perfectly. Simple plug and play, I'm very pleased with the fit and the look. Anyone interested in trying this project can order the billet knobs from www.mgwltd.com and just PM me if you need help figuring out the way I made it work.

The new stereo from BSW simply rocks! I can't say enough good things about the guys at BSW. Can you say customer service! I've had a lot of systems before, but in terms of tight bass this is rediculous. It really has a lot of impact and clarity. We custom mounted the Elemental Designs gain control knob for the subwoofers on a Titanium Silver painted mounting plate to match my other painted interior trim. The subwoofer box in the trunk is basically a custom made mack daddy version of what they typically sell on their website. The sound is quite shocking...on most alternative rock tracks, it literally sounds like the drummer might be inside the trunk!

The Angel iBrights are a nice addition too, finally got rid of that dated yellow white angel eye look. The photos of the angel eyes were taken on a overcast day but in daylight so they are not as noticable in the photos compared to if I had waited until it got darker outside. I'll take some more photos at night soon.

Here's the photos. Thanks, Garrett

KWP · 30th April 2006, 01:06

Sweet! The sub box is a little big for my tastes, but I bet it rocks!

Can't wait to see it on our mountian cruise!

gbogh3 · 30th April 2006, 02:30

Car looks great, nice mods. Box is a little large form my liking. I have a sub built into where the spare/ donut was, so i have my entire trunk, well minus the room for the amps.

billrM5 · 30th April 2006, 03:34

Man oh man, what a beautiful car. Everytime you post new mods, I say the same thing: right on the money.

J Irwan · 2nd May 2006, 06:03

Very nice...!!!

I love the details touch with the radio knob. Really suit the interior trim..

Now go and lower that beast..

Keep it up, Looks awesome as always.
I like seeing the progress.... the mod bug has definitely bite you

Regardz,

J Irwan

ATLANTA M5 · 2nd May 2006, 06:18

Thanks! Yep, the mod bug pretty much always has me!

I agree, I need to lower it soon.

Micah D. Cranman · 3rd May 2006, 00:44

Garrett, we're glad you're loving the system! By the way, how did the enclosure change in the Jeep work out? Want to make sure you are 100% happy with it! Also, those knobs are hot!

Everyone else, we are considering offering a system similar to Garrett's to the general public. Anyone have any interest in "just been kicked in the chest by a horse" type of bass like Garrett has in a similar enclosure? Pricing would be in the $1800 range.