4.6is Kits finally on!!!!

[chile1]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

For the rear no 3M double sided tape or a special adhesive need just use 7 seft taping screws (Installation time 5 minutes max)

You make it seem very simple. Would you mind indicating the measurements of the self tapping screws. Are they all the same length/diameter? What about possible water collecting inside without the proper tape/sealant? Thanks for the input.

[mrbmwx5]

It is very simple.... You need 7 seft tapping screws in lenght of 1'' to 1'' 1/4.no need to worry about the water collecting inside .

[chile1]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

It is very simple.... You need 7 seft tapping screws in lenght of 1'' to 1'' 1/4.no need to worry about the water collecting inside .

Thanks for the input. I'd be interested to hear from those with 4.6is or 4.8is X5's if their rear spoilers are fastened with some kind of adhesive + self tapping screws (or rivets) or just w/screws. I would prefer to follow OEM procedures as much as possible.

[03MstyleX5]

^^ doesnt seem like the proper way to mount that rear lower spoiler. my question is how do those other fins on the side remove. i need to have one filled and painted and i would rather take that piece instead of having it painted on the car.

[mrbmwx5]

Originally Posted by 03MstyleX5

^^ doesnt seem like the proper way to mount that rear lower spoiler. my question is how do those other fins on the side remove. i need to have one filled and painted and i would rather take that piece instead of having it painted on the car.

You put screw on the side before you snap on those side caps.
BTW you don't need a rocket science to put on bmw body kit.

[chile1]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

You put screw on the side before you snap on those side caps.
BTW you don't need a rocket science to put on bmw body kit.

I was wondering if there was a trick in putting the caps on. I got the 4.6is bumper all installed but now i'm having a problem snaping on the caps due to the end tabs.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[nra0707]

I did it exactly the way MrBMWx5 did. Use self tapping or pre-drill holes with the dremel/drill. There are no instructions on how to install the rear valence. At least none that I could find anywhere. That's why I didn't use the OEM kit. It's useless, plus there are parts in there that I couldn't figure out how they install.

[Halston Pitman]

I am a newb on this front but is there a 'kit' for an 04-06 4.4i to update the looks that is as simple as adding on the 4.6iS?

[mrbmwx5]

Originally Posted by Halston Pitman

I am a newb on this front but is there a 'kit' for an 04-06 4.4i to update the looks that is as simple as adding on the 4.6iS?

Only aftermarket stuff have the reps kit that looks like 4.8is....Or you can just add the OEM 4.6is on to facelift X5.

[Halston Pitman]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

Only aftermarket stuff have the reps kit that looks like 4.8is....Or you can just add the OEM 4.6is on to facelift X5.

Awesome. Does the front fit as well?

Originally Posted by MINIz guy

The facelifted X5's use the same rear valence as the pre-facelift X5's. The 4.8is bumper is a complete assembly, so there is no 4.8is front valence that can be added on. There have been users on here that have fitted the 4.6is front valence onto their facelifted X5's by using 3M double sided tape.

I assume I need the whole assembly?

Where is the best place to get this stuff? Waiting for a 4.6iS part out?