ACS5 (X5) Photos

[Kid]

Thanks PeteM.

[legion]

PeteM,

Were you serious about Supercharging your X?

If so which kit are you using and why?

Cheers

[PeteM]

Originally Posted by legion

PeteM,

Were you serious about Supercharging your X?

If so which kit are you using and why?

Cheers

Yes Mate,

I have gone with the ESS supercharger (not intercooled)

[Bimmer9938]

Amazing X5, I love the everything about it, including the roof rails delete!

[legion]

Originally Posted by PeteM

Yes Mate,

I have gone with the ESS supercharger (not intercooled)

Is it fitted yet? Please post pics.

How much was it?

[Bimmer9938]

When ya removed the roof racks, did ya just plug the holes with body plugs?

[PeteM]

Originally Posted by Bimmer9938

When ya removed the roof racks, did ya just plug the holes with body plugs?

Yes I got some plugs and colour coded them.

[justintmn]

Pete,

What brand of tires are you using and what size are they? I am guessing they are either Michelin or Yokohama. Looking to buy a set for my 22" too. Thanks, Pete.

Justin

[PeteM]

Originally Posted by justintmn

Pete,

What brand of tires are you using and what size are they? I am guessing they are either Michelin or Yokohama. Looking to buy a set for my 22" too. Thanks, Pete.

Justin

They are Michelin Diamaris 285/35/22 There is also a 30 profile but I preferred these.

Dont like the Yokos or the conti's for various reasons, tread patterns, kerb protection, road noise, durability, handling, etc.

[fxcorp]

Originally Posted by PeteM

It cost me 3200 quid, front and rear. I researched a lot of Big brake kits, Brembo's, ATE, Stoptech, Wilwood, F-Carbon, EBC, Rossini, etc etc.

The ones I chose were the biggest rotors I could get (405mm) with 8 pots, Brembos are 380mm but they wouldnt fit my wheels without spacers, which I wouldnt want or hub enlargement. They were also a good make of high quality with good feedback as a brand. Difficulty was in my research was there was little feedback for the X5. I remember one US company advertising AC Schnitzer big brakes, ACS dont make brakes for the X5 so the point is you have to be very careful.

The pads are porcelain so there is NO brake dust, just road dust, its amazing everytime I look at my wheels after driving all day they are almost spotless. I still cant take it in as I never had these type of brakes on a car before.

The braking itself is awesome when I first had them I felt disappointed with the feel , better than OEM but not great, I forgot about bedding them in! After a few miles suddenly there they were awesome first time I almost gave myself whiplash, serious stopping power. Gives me a lot more confidence now in terms of handling and driving the car. But best of all it looks great especially with it lowered with 22 inch (10.5) wheels and the rails off, gives a really 'beefy' sort of look.

Its a lot of money but well worth it IMHO. I am well chuffed.

Is hello Which manufacturing it of the large brakes?
Which is the size has the back?
where it is shopping brake?
Because I want the same ones for my X5?
Thank you