Alpine White 550i Project

Jon D · 08-27-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ATLANTA F10

Thanks, it's actually gloss black paint, like the sport window trim...or Jet Black.

Excellent job; painting is clearly the best way to go. I had my roof wrapped in black vinyl, but within a very short time and despite taking inordinate care, it was very soon covered in scratches. I ended up peeling it off and all I got for my trouble was blistered thumbs

ATLANTA F10 · 11-22-2011, 08:12 PM

Installed aluminum Ultimate Pedals for gas & brake...

ATLANTA F10 · 11-22-2011, 08:30 PM

I had Buckhead Imports in Atlanta fabricate a custom exhaust which includes polished stainless piping with x-pipe (replaced the resonator) and high quality electronic cutouts/turn down dumps with a switch hidden in the storage area under headlight switch. The stock M Sport mufflers were left alone.

I usually spend a bunch of money on aftermarket mufflers, but on this car I figured why not have some fun and do something different...It's really nice having it adjustable, it's "Lexus like quiet" with the valves closed (x-pipe with factory mufflers is barely louder than stock, still super quiet) and it really roars and sounds aggressive with it open (x-pipe with no mufflers).

I'm going to have the turn down tips/dumps painted/powdercoated black for a more aggressive look and help them blend into the shadows more and disappear under the car.

ATLANTA F10 · 11-22-2011, 08:49 PM

I had Car Tunes install a JLW7 and HD1200 amplifier. Really woke up the sound system and was a nice addition to the premium audio. I also had them open up a "vent" behind the rear center armrest area to let more sound into the cabin. The amp is hidden in the storage area near the battery under the trunk floor.

Also Craig at Butler Tire was able to download the specific discs needed to update the iDrive/Navigation to get rid of the "accept screen" and also enable playing DVD's in motion.

For complete control of the subwoofer I had my custom stereo installer Matt Turner customize the cigarette lighter/AC adaptor cap between the two front cupholders. It is now a gain control knob for easy access to control the volume of the sub.

ATLANTA F10 · 11-22-2011, 08:51 PM

Ready to be installed...

ATLANTA F10 · 11-22-2011, 09:06 PM

Big thanks to KRUZN335...

DPE S20 - Textured Gunmetal Centers/Polished Step Lip
21" x 10.5" Rears & 21" x 9" Fronts
Falken 452 - 295/25/21 Rears & 255/30/21 Fronts

Also went for ACS springs for a nice drop...

ATLANTA F10 · 11-22-2011, 09:08 PM

Few More...

ATLANTA F10 · 11-22-2011, 09:11 PM

My E39 M5 and my friend's Imola Red beast...

ATLANTA F10 · 11-22-2011, 09:23 PM

So Far...

Gloss Black Painted Roof
Gloss Black OEM Rear Diffuser
Gloss Black Kidney Grilles (Silver Vertical Inner Bars)
Debadged "550i" Rear
Alpine White Painted Front Camera Bezels
Alpine White Painted Front Reflectors
Aluminum Ultimate Pedals
JL Audio 12W7 Subwoofer
JL Audio HD1200 Amplifier
Custom Subwoofer Gain Control Knob
ACS Springs
DPE S20 Wheels - 21" x 10.5" & 21" x 9"
Falken 452 Tires - 295/25/21 & 255/30/21
Satin Black Painted Calipers & Rotor Hats
DVD In Motion
Eliminated "Accept" Screen On Startup
Custom Exhaust - X-Pipe with Electronic Valves/Switch

KRUZNM3 · 11-22-2011, 09:49 PM

Looks fresh!! Love it!!

ATLANTA F10 · 11-22-2011, 10:17 PM

Thanks! And thanks for the wheels and the smooth transaction...

The photos are decent but most of those are just iPhone photos...need to do a proper photo shoot!

I'm loving the ACS springs too...rides great, much flatter and responsive handling...could be a tad lower but car looks lowered when you see it in person, and its not too low for comfy city driving...great setup...and it should be at just the right height where I can add the Vorsteiner front lip and still not scrape on driveways, dips, and speed humps near my house...

Whostheboss · 11-23-2011, 12:46 PM

"Eliminated "Accept" Screen On Startup"

was that done with a special software?

ATLANTA F10 · 11-23-2011, 01:51 PM

Yep that was accomplished with a custom CD that was downloaded...my friend Craig at Butler Tire in Atlanta knows how...

hk328 · 11-23-2011, 01:53 PM

Sooo nice! Have you considered painting the side view mirrors to black as well? That might complete the B/W scheme.

DentalBoy · 11-23-2011, 02:30 PM

Very nice indeed!!!!

ATLANTA F10 · 11-23-2011, 02:42 PM

hk328, Thanks I did think about painting the side mirrors black...I actually already did that on my E39 M5 which has black/silver theme...not sure if I'll do it on the 550 but maybe...and would look good if it gets more aggressive with front lip, trunk spoiler, rear diffuser, etc...

GTAutoConcepts · 11-23-2011, 03:04 PM

Have you heard the Hamann exhaust? It is a very deep and aggressive sound

datbimmerdoe · 11-23-2011, 03:18 PM

holy shit!! those r sum serious mods u've got goin, especially the wheels.

ATLANTA F10 · 11-23-2011, 03:29 PM

taylor, I've not heard the Hamann exhaust in person, but I think I did run across a sound clip or two. I could be wrong but I think Hamann exhaust is made by Supersprint or maybe they are just a similar design.

I'm very happy with my adjustable exhaust, best of both worlds...plus with the valves open its louder than a setup like...for example x-pipe with Eisenmann (because opened its x-pipe with no mufflers). Additionally there was a cost benefit since the whole setup ran $1,300 which is considerably less than a premium x-pipe and muffler combo like Superprint.

ATLANTA F10 · 11-23-2011, 03:31 PM

Infamous, thanks buddy!

Yep my eyes really lit up when I saw Kruzn's wheels for sale...exactly what I would have ordered from DPE!

1º · 11-26-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ATLANTA F10

taylor, I've not heard the Hamann exhaust in person, but I think I did run across a sound clip or two. I could be wrong but I think Hamann exhaust is made by Supersprint or maybe they are just a similar design.

I'm very happy with my adjustable exhaust, best of both worlds...plus with the valves open its louder than a setup like...for example x-pipe with Eisenmann (because opened its x-pipe with no mufflers). Additionally there was a cost benefit since the whole setup ran $1,300 which is considerably less than a premium x-pipe and muffler combo like Superprint.

love the car man, looks great! could you post some videos of the exhaust?

KB7 · 11-26-2011, 02:05 PM

WOW! Looks incredible, nice mods so far!

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11-22-2011, 08:30 PM	#25
ATLANTA F10 Private First Class 28 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	Custom Exhaust I had Buckhead Imports in Atlanta fabricate a custom exhaust which includes polished stainless piping with x-pipe (replaced the resonator) and high quality electronic cutouts/turn down dumps with a switch hidden in the storage area under headlight switch. The stock M Sport mufflers were left alone. I usually spend a bunch of money on aftermarket mufflers, but on this car I figured why not have some fun and do something different...It's really nice having it adjustable, it's "Lexus like quiet" with the valves closed (x-pipe with factory mufflers is barely louder than stock, still super quiet) and it really roars and sounds aggressive with it open (x-pipe with no mufflers). I'm going to have the turn down tips/dumps painted/powdercoated black for a more aggressive look and help them blend into the shadows more and disappear under the car. Attached Images
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ATLANTA F10 Private First Class 28 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	JL Audio - 12W7 & HD1200 I had Car Tunes install a JLW7 and HD1200 amplifier. Really woke up the sound system and was a nice addition to the premium audio. I also had them open up a "vent" behind the rear center armrest area to let more sound into the cabin. The amp is hidden in the storage area near the battery under the trunk floor. Also Craig at Butler Tire was able to download the specific discs needed to update the iDrive/Navigation to get rid of the "accept screen" and also enable playing DVD's in motion. For complete control of the subwoofer I had my custom stereo installer Matt Turner customize the cigarette lighter/AC adaptor cap between the two front cupholders. It is now a gain control knob for easy access to control the volume of the sub. Attached Images
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11-22-2011, 09:06 PM	#28
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11-22-2011, 09:23 PM	#31
ATLANTA F10 Private First Class 28 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	Mod List So Far... Gloss Black Painted Roof Gloss Black OEM Rear Diffuser Gloss Black Kidney Grilles (Silver Vertical Inner Bars) Debadged "550i" Rear Alpine White Painted Front Camera Bezels Alpine White Painted Front Reflectors Aluminum Ultimate Pedals JL Audio 12W7 Subwoofer JL Audio HD1200 Amplifier Custom Subwoofer Gain Control Knob ACS Springs DPE S20 Wheels - 21" x 10.5" & 21" x 9" Falken 452 Tires - 295/25/21 & 255/30/21 Satin Black Painted Calipers & Rotor Hats DVD In Motion Eliminated "Accept" Screen On Startup Custom Exhaust - X-Pipe with Electronic Valves/Switch Last edited by ATLANTA F10; 11-23-2011 at 10:23 AM..
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ATLANTA F10 Private First Class 28 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	Thanks! And thanks for the wheels and the smooth transaction... The photos are decent but most of those are just iPhone photos...need to do a proper photo shoot! I'm loving the ACS springs too...rides great, much flatter and responsive handling...could be a tad lower but car looks lowered when you see it in person, and its not too low for comfy city driving...great setup...and it should be at just the right height where I can add the Vorsteiner front lip and still not scrape on driveways, dips, and speed humps near my house...
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11-23-2011, 01:53 PM	#36
hk328 Second Lieutenant 62 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 Base Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Clarita, CA iTrader: (0)	Sooo nice! Have you considered painting the side view mirrors to black as well? That might complete the B/W scheme.
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ATLANTA F10 Private First Class 28 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	hk328, Thanks I did think about painting the side mirrors black...I actually already did that on my E39 M5 which has black/silver theme...not sure if I'll do it on the 550 but maybe...and would look good if it gets more aggressive with front lip, trunk spoiler, rear diffuser, etc...
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11-23-2011, 03:29 PM	#41
ATLANTA F10 Private First Class 28 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	taylor, I've not heard the Hamann exhaust in person, but I think I did run across a sound clip or two. I could be wrong but I think Hamann exhaust is made by Supersprint or maybe they are just a similar design. I'm very happy with my adjustable exhaust, best of both worlds...plus with the valves open its louder than a setup like...for example x-pipe with Eisenmann (because opened its x-pipe with no mufflers). Additionally there was a cost benefit since the whole setup ran $1,300 which is considerably less than a premium x-pipe and muffler combo like Superprint.
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ATLANTA F10 Private First Class 28 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	Infamous, thanks buddy! Yep my eyes really lit up when I saw Kruzn's wheels for sale...exactly what I would have ordered from DPE!
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