Mission Completed... here we go..

[simoncpw]

for the handles, I decided to:
1) buy the original black / plastic handles (those for the basic models), the cost was much cheaper than repainting my original handles!
2) keep the rear part of the handles in body color to create the two tone effect.


I've also replaced the rear cover for the keyhole to a fully covered one for the cleaner look (this is the before photo, my X is RHD)


I'm quite happy with the result. The Black / Silver two-tone effect changes when looking at the car from different angles which is kinda cool

[dsm2925]

NastyBlackxx5- I didn't mask them, the paint shop did And they did an excellent job![/QUOTE]

Please excuse me if i sound stupid.. so in real life ur wheels dont have the silver around the edge.

[simoncpw]

Yes, they do have the silver border. I meant I didn't do the job, the paint shop did the masking and painting!

Originally Posted by dsm2925

NastyBlackxx5- I didn't mask them, the paint shop did And they did an excellent job!

Please excuse me if i sound stupid.. so in real life ur wheels dont have the silver around the edge.[/QUOTE]

[RevJunky]

Originally Posted by simoncpw

Yes, they do have the silver border. I meant I didn't do the job, the paint shop did the masking and painting!
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Car looks good!

Where did you get those black front fender arch extensions? Are you just using the OEM 4.6/4.8 fender arches in the rear?

[dsm2925]

gotta say it again........ looks great

[X Foomph]

Originally Posted by dsm2925

gotta say it again........ looks great

+1
Tru dat. Really nice looking ride

[cavx5]

outrageous x..i am so jealous..i think your x is the best one on this forum

[simoncpw]

Thanks guys for the complements ;-)

I think I'm pretty done with the mod for the look. So right now I'm starting to think about what mod I should do for the "inside" of the car without breaking the laws where... may be some CAI, xpipe.. or sway bars.. etc. Any recommendation?

[RPX5]

Originally Posted by simoncpw

Thanks guys for the complements ;-)

I think I'm pretty done with the mod for the look. So right now I'm starting to think about what mod I should do for the "inside" of the car without breaking the laws where... may be some CAI, xpipe.. or sway bars.. etc. Any recommendation?

Definitely do the X-pipe mod, such a great exhaust note! About the CAI, I heard that the stock intake on our e53's are designed similar to an aftermarket CAI already. Any truth to this?

[X5 SOUTH CITY]

Awesome Simon! You gave me an idea modifying mine(picture below). I like the black rims combined with the titanium silver color. Where did you get the rims if I may ask?