Thanks Green Dragon, I can't wait to hear how the 3.64 diffs effect that first gear. These 3.0's are not super powerful for these trucks so I'm a tad worried about loss of torque with higher gearing in the diffs/taller tires. probably fine though. Maybe I'll be inspired to do some performance mods. Do you think the AFE intake helped? I'd be willing to pay $250 if it was at all noticeable. Maybe some exhaust mods. Funny how I'm all into modding my GF BMW, but mine I'm leaving alone. Her car needs it. Mine is already awesome stock.

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2004 x5 3.0 6sp premium/cold weather white
2006 330i 3.0 6sp premium/sport graphite