My X5M!

Metric X5M · #1 11-10-2010, 10:19 AM

This is my 2010 X5M!
Melbourne Red Metallic/Bamboo Beige w/ Aluminum Trim
-All tints re-done in 20%(need updated pics)
-21" BMW Double Spoke 215 in Black
-ECU flash

Rez · #2 11-10-2010, 02:53 PM

Very nice, congrats

Metric X5M · #3 11-10-2010, 06:08 PM

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Very nice, congrats

Thank you!

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Nice, now you just need to get the Merc outa the way so you can go enjoy it. Why the change of wheels?

Haha, very true! I barely drive it anymore but still love it, for now! I changed the wheels cause i just didnt like the stock ones, thought these looked much better, esp. with the red color.

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SWEET!

What did the ECU flash do?

Also, with those 21-inchers: you may want to do a search for a thread I saw recently on here, on ///Ms getting their lower fender paint bombarded with road chips. The lower panels on these beauties are getting sandblasted as quickly as 3,000 miles. A lot of pissed-off X5///M owners. Something to do with the combination of the wide wheels and the aerodynamic flow of the body lines. A few guys went with mud flaps for the front wheels, others 3M'd the whole lower portion of the vehicle, including wheel arches and doors. Don't know if either one is a permanent solution, but it's better than leaving the paint completely naked. I would do it soon, especially with snow and salt right around the corner.

The ECU flash, as i was told, gave me 85hp/100tq, approx. I dont have a dyno though to confirm that. Yes i am starting to see some road chips on the bottom of the fenders/panels! Next spring i will be probably be repainting those areas and front bumber and installing 3M over the front and any portion that could be affected, but it might be smart to do it now before having the deal with repainting!

m5james · #4 11-10-2010, 03:59 PM

Nice, now you just need to get the Merc outa the way so you can go enjoy it. Why the change of wheels?

StanF18 · #5 11-10-2010, 05:00 PM

SWEET!

What did the ECU flash do?

Also, with those 21-inchers: you may want to do a search for a thread I saw recently on here, on ///Ms getting their lower fender paint bombarded with road chips. The lower panels on these beauties are getting sandblasted as quickly as 3,000 miles. A lot of pissed-off X5///M owners. Something to do with the combination of the wide wheels and the aerodynamic flow of the body lines. A few guys went with mud flaps for the front wheels, others 3M'd the whole lower portion of the vehicle, including wheel arches and doors. Don't know if either one is a permanent solution, but it's better than leaving the paint completely naked. I would do it soon, especially with snow and salt right around the corner.

998M · #6 11-10-2010, 09:41 PM

Is your ECU flash from BMW or where?

Metric X5M · #7 11-11-2010, 11:13 AM

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Is your ECU flash from BMW or where?

The flash was done at Tuning Technology Motorsports in Farmingdale, NY

chilliwilli · #8 11-11-2010, 04:09 PM

Does your ECU have to be reflashed back to stock before going into the dealer for warranty work?

Metric X5M · #9 11-11-2010, 04:21 PM

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Does your ECU have to be reflashed back to stock before going into the dealer for warranty work?

The guy who did it said it wouldn't have to be, and to just let the dealer or better yet the mechanic know it is so they do not reflash it back to stock. He said i get 1 free reflash though if they do! I wish my friend was still a mechanic at bmw to help me out, hopefully he knows someone that could help me out there! Don't feel like losing my warranty..lol

StanF18 · #10 11-16-2010, 03:01 PM

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The guy who did it said it wouldn't have to be, and to just let the dealer or better yet the mechanic know it is so they do not reflash it back to stock. He said i get 1 free reflash though if they do! I wish my friend was still a mechanic at bmw to help me out, hopefully he knows someone that could help me out there! Don't feel like losing my warranty..lol

Yeah, no joke. Be careful with that, some dealers can be very "hard up" about voiding of the warranty when there's 3rd party software installed. Hopefully you'll find a BMW contact who is relaxed enough to "let it slide". I would test the waters ahead of time, sort of like "Yeah, I got this friend who got a software re-tune on his new BMW, what's your guys' stance on servicing a vehicle like that?"
It's bad enough getting your warranty nullified by 1 dealer, but I would imagine once they enter your VIN into the system there's a risk that other dealers will also know about it.