New member and need some exterior help

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by slvrskyy

seems like i should leave it as is. I'm going to have the wheel wells gutted because with the coilovers, the front is rubbing. the other set of wheels stick out in the front and there is rubbing in the rear. thus have an option of gettin spacers for the rear and custom fenders. the conversion facelift is slowly growing on me. i'll think about it, but thanks again for the input

One other issue I just thought of if you go with a post '04 conversion on the front end is what you're going to do to make it match the rear ACS kit and the painted trim. You can't leave the front bumper with the black portion and adding the 4.8is front end will still leave some black. You could paint that too but it won't give you the same full look that your current ACS bumper does. If you want to add a new ACS front bumper I think it's a big disappointment. The one you have is so much nicer.

Below is the ACS front for '04's and newer.

[slvrskyy]

i agree with the new ac schnitzer bumper. not as well as the one i have. i got some time. thanks

[Estroil 4.8is]

Could you post a pic of the rear spolier and a closer pic of the painted headlights. I've been thinkinig of having the inside of mine painted as well. Looks Great!! I have silver also and love the way it looks with the trim painted.

[asawadude]

I'm going to join with the rest of the gang who think your ACS body kit looks great as is. Your X looks way better than an X with an aero kit.

I take it you've got the ACS coilover set up? How much did it drop your X by? There's a couple of members running 22" HRE's with a drop; I don't remember anyone complaining about clearance. Maybe before you tear up that beautiful X5, you might look at redoing your suspension to eliminate the rub.

[drewbagel423]

where can you buy the acs kit for the x5?

heck where can you buy any kit for the x5? acs, hammann, anything?

[dr.jay]

Dude that is one sick X, I'd say keep the ACS kit on it. If you dont mind me asking what type and size are your wheels?

[surreal]

HRE's......22'

[slvrskyy]

for the tires. on the 640 i have 285 35 22 and on the 647 i
have 305 30 22 and 265 35 22
thanks for all your input

[Aimster]

12/10
Love your X the way it is.

[JayX5]

I suggest painting the hood air vents titanium to match the grille.

Also did you take out the lens of the headlights?