Mission Completed... here we go..

[dsm2925]

Originally Posted by simoncpw

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how did you get those flares so shiny?

[simoncpw]

rcapilli - they are 20x9.5" front, 20x10.5" back

To all, looks like the two-tone handles is the way to go. I'll leave the black stickers on and see how long they can last especially during the raining season. Getting the handles out is not going to be easy?!

[PersonaNonGrata]

It looks incredible! It's very unique and the theme is great. It's not overdone either. I do see however, that you decided to go with the black door handles and upper hatch handle. The X5 and 4.6is emblems would look great in Shadowline but you could also just debadge. That would be a clean look. Oh, and perhaps a rear wiper delete.

I haven't a clue what the laws are in HK about tinting but a light to medium tint on the windows would look good. Lower that a little bit and I think your X5 would be complete.

[simoncpw]

Thanks man. Yeh, I did go with the black handles. The doors for the X5 are big (plain) and I needed something to make it look "together" with the rest of the body.

However, I only did PARTIAL of the handles, leaving the "end part" of the handle with bodycolor. I'm still experimenting it to see if it look as "cheap" as the black handles on the low end BMWs. First impression is pretty ok, and I can take the black off pretty easier if I don't like them later on.

Yep, I might go debadge if I can't black the badges. But I'll need to keep the rear wiper for the kind of weather here.

They only allow tinking on the rear and back windows, so I didn't tint anything as it would look pretty stupid with uneven color of windows. And I've already lowered it by about an 1" all around with the H&R sprint kit.

Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

It looks incredible! It's very unique and the theme is great. It's not overdone either. I do see however, that you decided to go with the black door handles and upper hatch handle. The X5 and 4.6is emblems would look great in Shadowline but you could also just debadge. That would be a clean look. Oh, and perhaps a rear wiper delete.

I haven't a clue what the laws are in HK about tinting but a light to medium tint on the windows would look good. Lower that a little bit and I think your X5 would be complete.

[6EXO]

Looks stunning “!!!!

[x555a]

As i said on your last thread i have never been a lover of darker wheels but i think you have changed my opinion especially with that colour combo and awsome mods nice job it looks great.

[RichiRich]

Simon - Job well done..... always mention theme.....

and you have naile dit my friend...........a very unique E53 at that!!

I love it when the mod bug bites.....it's international!!

Rich

[sleepless]

w/ PersonaNonGrata

I think it would be complete w/ the windows tinted !!! looks good ~~~

[TwinsPoppa]

That is one mean looking son-of-a-biatch! Everytime I see black 87s I think ... why do I have LeMans Blue!

I was going to suggest the black paint on the side creases (where it goes thorugh the handles) since you blacked out your handles. However, since you didn't paint the handles all black them that might not be such a good idea.

Edit: How about smoked side markers? Also, how about adding evo "vortex" fins to the hatch spolier. I was going to add it on mine originally but went with the ACS replica. I kinda regret it as I think the vortex fins would have been nicer. I played with adding it on with the ACS but then it would be a bit busy. I still want to do something and have plans but gonna be too busy to be doing mods soon.


Great job and wish I could see it in person!

[simoncpw]

A few more pics from the other side and back of the car: