Installed the chrome gauge rings on the 4.4

[X5Jay]

Originally Posted by JVZ104

I humbly submit:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK...0269QQtcZphoto

To fit 19" or 20" wheels, you gotta buy the Porsche models, available in black and chrome I love the no-rust lug nuts look I get with mine!

JV

You're funny, JV - good find! : I like it!

[X5Jay]

Originally Posted by JVZ104

I humbly submit:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK...0269QQtcZphoto

To fit 19" or 20" wheels, you gotta buy the Porsche models, available in black and chrome I love the no-rust lug nuts look I get with mine!

JV

So which ones did you get - black or chrome? Do you have a pic with these installed on your ride? Thanks again for the ideas, JV!

[JV]

I got the black ones. I'll try and snap a pic tomorrow.

[X5Jay]

Originally Posted by JVZ104

I got the black ones. I'll try and snap a pic tomorrow.

Ha! Cool - that's what I suspected. I just ordered the black ones too! But I'd still love to see a pic if ya don't mind!

[JV]

Originally Posted by X5Jay

Ha! Cool - that's what I suspected. I just ordered the black ones too! But I'd still love to see a pic if ya don't mind!

Sorry this took me so long, here's how the lug caps look on with the Bimmer
Spinner.

JV

[X5Jay]

Thanks JV! The look much more set-in on your Y-spoke 19s than they do on my 132's. I'm thinking about painting mine the same as the wheel color - whaddaya think?

Hey, do I detect drilled rotors through those spokes? Did you get a full bore Brembo kit or just the drilled rotors? How do you like them?

Thanks again!

[JV]

Originally Posted by X5Jay

Thanks JV! The look much more set-in on your Y-spoke 19s than they do on my 132's. I'm thinking about painting mine the same as the wheel color - whaddaya think?

Hey, do I detect drilled rotors through those spokes? Did you get a full bore Brembo kit or just the drilled rotors? How do you like them?

Thanks again!

They stand out more on the front lugs, if my front wheels were cleaner I'd have taken that pic of the fronts as well. I dunno how they'd look with a coat of Wurth on them, but definitely a unique idea! I like the contrast with the black lugs personally.

Those are just Brembo rotors unfortunately. I would love to get calipers as well, just not in the budget for now, cause mods are "cash only" according to the future Mrs. They improve pedal feel a lot and they stop on a dime and make change. Nice SHHHHHH! sound when braking hard too.

JV

[X5Jay]

We obviously have similar taste in mods! I'll probably get the drilled rotors when I need to replace my originals - I too can't afford the whole schtick. I'm just a bit concerned with how well they'll hold up over time, although I'll never track my X and I don't really drive all that hard - that's why I asked. Do you have Axxis pads to reduce your brake dust? If not, I can't recommend them enough...

As for the painted caps, yes, I just ordered a can of Wurth. I figure for 20 bucks I can just get a new set if I don't like 'em. I'll post pics when I'm done.

[statdoc]

I ordered the chrome rings from Bavarian Motorwerks, like suggested here, 3 weeks ago. I have gotten a couple of polite emails, telling me they were backordered...no problem. Finally, I got an email yesterday, saying they were on the way, and I could take a $10 credit on my next order, to make up for the delay.

I emailed back, "I appreciate your offer, and wonder what else you have that would fit my 2005 X5 4.4i. I have done a search on eBay for your various items, and none of them seem to be appropriate for my vehicle. If you are to honestly be offering me something to make up for the delay, you have to have something else I might buy. If not, a $10 refund on this order would be more appropriate."

The reply was "We can only offer the $10 on the next purchase not this order. We really don't have too many stuff for 05' X5. Only some cosmetic thing such as hamann style handbrake, emblems..."

Any suggestions?

[flyingmachine]

Originally Posted by statdoc

I ordered the chrome rings from Bavarian Motorwerks, like suggested here, 3 weeks ago. I have gotten a couple of polite emails, telling me they were backordered...no problem. Finally, I got an email yesterday, saying they were on the way, and I could take a $10 credit on my next order, to make up for the delay.

I emailed back, "I appreciate your offer, and wonder what else you have that would fit my 2005 X5 4.4i. I have done a search on eBay for your various items, and none of them seem to be appropriate for my vehicle. If you are to honestly be offering me something to make up for the delay, you have to have something else I might buy. If not, a $10 refund on this order would be more appropriate."

The reply was "We can only offer the $10 on the next purchase not this order. We really don't have too many stuff for 05' X5. Only some cosmetic thing such as hamann style handbrake, emblems..."

Any suggestions?

dude, I think that's reasonable and fair. If you were okay to wait, then I think their offer is pretty generous. They actually don't have to offer you anything if you agreed to wait. If I remember correctly, those gauge rings were only $30 something, right? I bought from them too but I was lucky that my order was delivered in only 3 days which amazed me because they're overseas and my other ebay experience educated me to expect like at least 10 days delivery time. But it's bad that they don't carry many items for X5.