WOW!!! Whatever exhaust you put on, I'd make up somekind of exhaust cover to miminize the sand accumulation (and then stick a post-it on the radio/nav to remind you to remove them before starting the car) - looks like repainting could be a yearly thing (as well as the micron filters)

ps I've got the Dinan S2 upgrade which includes the exhaust - awesome sound, great performance, but setup does lose you mileage - I did Dinan because I did not know what else was out there, plus I did not have too many options given my location in Idaho (I'm not a DIY guy)

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2001 X5 4.4i topaz blue/sand Sport, complete Dinan S2 , hitch, V1, tint, BSW Stage 1, Alpine INA-W910BT
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