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...the beginning...
1995 525iT (purchased 7/30/04 in Alexandria, Virginia)
Pics taken the morning after the deal on the top level of the hotel's parking garage
Pics taken at the overlook of the Civil War's Monocacy battle ground (the battle that saved Washington DC)
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MOUNTING OF THE M-CONTOURS
no more "pizza delivery vehicle" look...well okay...it still looks like a delivery vehicle...but at least the wheels are sporty!
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INTERIOR
(doors)
(seats)
(dash...GAWD I hate that radio...gotta find an OEM BMW radio & CD changer!!!)
(installed OE BMW radio 8-27-04)
installed the Pioneer MDX-M30 6 disk CD Changer
The CD cable & power adapter is already run & installed in the left rear compartment in the cargo area...
...BMW is great in the way they have everything set up for you...the insulation is pre-cut and the holes are already for you to mount the brackets that support the changer...
...the hook up was simple, too...I used T-tap connectors and 1/4" quick connect terminals to hook into the power cords and the aftermarket hook-up adapter screws into the CD cable just like the original...
...yep, the writing is backwards because I mounted the changer that way on purpose...I prefer the changer door to open reward toward the back of the compartment so as not to be in the way or accidentally break the door off or knock it off its hinges...
...this is what it looks like now when I open the compartment door...yeah baby...sweet, sweet music 6 disks at a time!!
radio & instr. cluster displays
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(rear cargo area)
(tailgate: 2 ways to open - (arrow 1) whole tailgate...or (arrow 2) glass only)
(sunroof: front panel opened)
(sunroof: both panels opened)
(sunroof: rear panel opened)
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Front License Plate Replacement Strip
(front license plate holder)______________(front rubber replacement strip)
Rubber Mats
Okay, some like carpet, some like rubber...I prefer the rubber because they're easier to keep clean and I'm LAZY. 8-)
(front rubber mats)
(rear rubber mats)
Purchased & installed BMW AeroProfile Lockable base Roof Rack System
If you already have the roof rails installed...all you need to do is buy the cross member racks...you can get them individually or buy the Base support system (BMW part # 82 12 9 401 648) . This kit comes with front & rear cross members with the lockable bases already attached plus two coded keys. All you have to do is remove the rubber strips that protect the roof rail guides, unlock the cross member base, loosen the guide bolt and slide the cross member into place. Once you position the cross member where you want them...tighten the guide bolt down (with the 10mm spanner in the tool kit) and lock the base.
Page 1: 1997 740iL (stock)
Page 2: 1991 735iL (my other Bimmer)
Page 3: 1985 325e (my first bimmer)
Page 4: 1997 740iL...let the mods begin. Replace front license plate holder with rubber strip insert
Page 5: 1st & 2nd attempt to mount M-Parallels
Page 7: Chrome Trunk Strip; Crystal Tail Lights; Quad Brake Lights; Chrome Grill Inserts
Page 8: Exchange arm rest phone cradle for tray
Page 9: BMW rubber winter mats
Page 10: Updated pics of front, side & rear light mods.
Page 11: Chrome-lined headlights
Page 13: My bro-in-laws Cashemere Beige 1997 740iL front end/rear end/interior upgrades
Page 14: 2004 Dodge Magnum (Hemi wagon)
Page 15: OEM Battery vs Duralast 49D
Page 17: Retrofit of a BMW Business Radio CD43 & C43 (from the 1996-up e36 & Z3) into an e34 and e32
Page 18: 1995 525iT (new as of 7/30/04(stock)
Page 19: E38 Central Locking System Details Page
20: BMW Traffic Pro E38 InstallPage
21: Swapping 4-spoke Steering wheel to 3-spoke M-Sport Steering Wheel
