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Old 06-06-2009, 05:13 PM
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Some mods and weekend detail session

Hi all. Here's my Jet Black 2004 4.4i that I've owned for about 2 years now. Inspiration for my mods came from the excellent photo JS_4.8 posted a year ago, so shoutout to him. I spent the day doing a little detailing the car after finally completing some of the exterior mods that I've been planning over the last two years. Hope you guys like it.

Mod list:
- 4.8is front bumper and rear skirt
- Fender Flares and lower support trim
- 20" Style #177 replicas with Bridgestone H/P Dueler Sport
- Park Distance Control retrofit
- BMW Trailer Hitch
- Exterior Chrome trim delete
- Titanium Gauge Rings
- Aux Input
- Sport Steering wheel

Mods to do:
- H&R lowering Springs and rear endlinks (or KW coilovers if I can find them only for front)

Before: 2004 4.4i with Premium/Cold Weather Pkg without PDC


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Old 06-06-2009, 05:34 PM
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Clean as a whistle and super sharp pics!
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Old 06-06-2009, 05:42 PM
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Well done mate, looking the goods now. Those new rims along with the 4.8 spoiler kit & flairs make a big difference.
Only thing left to do now is to buy a couple of those exhaust pipe surrounds and one for the hitch to tidy up the gaps on its tail.
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Looks really really great now!

So for the front, you just simply got the front bumper cover? Any additional parts needed for the conversion besides the bumper cover?

Then for the rear, it was the lower spoiler, and the flares/support trim. Do you have the exact part numbers for the pieces you purchased?

Where did you purchase all the aero parts? Im thinking about ordering from Tischer, but shipping may cost a bit.

Im looking into doing the same conversion, was hoping for some insight.
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Old 06-06-2009, 08:25 PM
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LOVE the 177's
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Old 06-06-2009, 09:01 PM
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Nice mods. Looks like a completely different car . Nice work on the detail as well. I just did mine last week. Wash, Clay Bar, Polish, and Wax. Man the X is a big car. My neighbors think I am nuts, spent like 6 hours doing all that. Some people just don't get it.
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Old 06-07-2009, 04:25 AM
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hey where did you get the body kit from and the wheels looks really nice
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Old 06-07-2009, 04:53 AM
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Very nice and excellent choice of 177 wheels. They are gorgeous!

How was the process of removing the chrome trim and replacing it with Shadowline?
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Old 06-07-2009, 06:02 AM
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Looking super clean, nice mods!
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Old 06-07-2009, 01:38 PM
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i don't remember off the top of my head all the part numbers to do this conversion, but Twinspoppa's guide will help.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...explained.html

The other parts can be found on REALOEM.com when looking for the bumper trim section for the 4.8is model. All of my parts were sourced on Ebay, Morristown BMW, and getBMWparts.com. The proper installation process (not glued) for the fender flares isn't easy...a dremel tool will be your best friend.
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