4.8is update pics and vids

[OnTouring]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

WRONG. Order from dealer.

The complete "LeMans retrofit kit" is NLA which included all 4 arches, flares etc, but the front flares are readily available as are the rear flared arches, etc. Read this thread for all part numbers and differences if you have running boards.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...explained.html

4.6/4.8 – Front Flares ONLY (NO Running Boards).

Part Number ------ Description ------------------------- QTY
51 71 7 002 953 -- BLIND RIVET ------------------------- 14
51 71 7 049 867 -- FLARED WHEEL ARCH, FRONT LEFT ------- 1
51 71 7 049 868 -- FLARED WHEEL ARCH, FRONT RIGHT ------ 1

These definitely look flared in the realoem diagrams. Somehow though it appears these PNs are also listed as the only (standard) front flares on the 4.8is? Mine has the un-flared versions? What gives?

RealOEM.com - Online BMW Parts Catalog

Was there a special aero package available form the dealer that included the flared fronts?

Originally Posted by 4.8isX5

Hmm^ wasnt aware that dealer had them. Has anyone actually checked to confirm or successfully ordered a set though? I remember making a few calls a long time ago here and there and ecstuning also and no one had'em.

I ordered and received rear flares a few weeks back (apart from the rear arches) without issue. Maybe somebody else here has recently gone for the arches?

Originally Posted by mam4.6

Ordering a pair first of the week. Will update...

Did you order the fronts, rears, or both?

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by OnTouring

These definitely look flared in the realoem diagrams. Somehow though it appears these PNs are also listed as the only (standard) front flares on the 4.8is? Mine has the un-flared versions? What gives?

RealOEM.com - Online BMW Parts Catalog

Was there a special aero package available form the dealer that included the flared fronts? The part #'s are accurate for the flared fronts, unfortunately I don't know why it shows as standard on 4.8iS.

I ordered and received rear flares a few weeks back (apart from the rear arches) without issue. Maybe somebody else here has recently gone for the arches? As I mentioned the only kit NLA from BMW is the complete front/rear LeMans retrofit kit, but it is available separately by part numbers. There was a part # for the entire kit but its no longer sold.

Did you order the fronts, rears, or both?

See above

[OnTouring]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

See above

Thanks for that. I will continue my search and order up what I find.


4.8isX5, I will continue to oogle at your X. Beautiful!

[525iT_Feen]

You can order fronts from the dealer. I checked availability a few months ago when I quoted out RB's. Still a nice and rare mod nonetheless because few people know about them.

[NatGomes]

That thing looks SEXY!!

[mam4.6]

Originally Posted by OnTouring

Did you order the fronts, rears, or both?

I ordered the fronts. If I am thinking correctly, all IS's come factory with rear flares. Supposed to arrive tomorrow, will update with pics in a separate thread...

[Ricky Bobby]

^You are right, all iS models come with flared REARS only

[ArtMan]

Nice ride always loved the IS look. quick question, i noticed you had your windshield replaced by safelight? have you used your rainsensor yet? Before their replaced mine even with the giant cracked windshield i had no problems, Afterward I have no automatic lights nor do i have the rainsensor and they ordered a new sensor but i noticed the sensor mount has bubbles in the glue now and even with the new sensor it does not initialize .....frustrating

[pnoyako85]

Originally Posted by ArtMan

Nice ride always loved the IS look. quick question, i noticed you had your windshield replaced by safelight? have you used your rainsensor yet? Before their replaced mine even with the giant cracked windshield i had no problems, Afterward I have no automatic lights nor do i have the rainsensor and they ordered a new sensor but i noticed the sensor mount has bubbles in the glue now and even with the new sensor it does not initialize .....frustrating

no rain sensors from i believe

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by 4.8isX5

Whats up all,

Haven't posted all too much lately been enjoying the ride after putting it all together how i wanted for a while. Mileage- 103.3k

Recently did whole front suspension refresh, rear parts are waiting in box but will put them on in a few weeks. I posted some pics up on another thread people were asking for but figured id just compile a whole bunch of pics and vids into my own thread.


It all started here!








Here are the videos-


Movie type video i made (since this i've changed ride height slightly and added the front lemans flares+spacers up front again)



Another one just doing a pull



One from today after i detailed it

http://youtu.be/VAnDC0FI4ho

And onto pictures enjoy..

What brand size and width wheel are you running on your e53 4.8is X5? Looks really good.