Bit of a trade up? 3.0 -> 4.8

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by bnixon

So what did ya end up giving for her?

I paid what I think is a reasonable price for the year and mileage. I don't like to discuss prices on the big purchases. It will lead to opinion and conjecture that is worthless from anyone but the buyer.

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by Dking05

Are you going to mod that baby?

Welll.. I was *really* good about keeping my '04 3.0 stock until last year. I have been busy the past 10 years with my SC'ed 540i6. My wife's 330 is bone stock.

But I finally put SS brake lines and Eibach sways on the X5 and it totally transformed the thing. I LOVED it. I also DIY'ed the factory Sirius radio install and a DVD player in the glovebox with monitor headrests about 2 years ago. Funny thing about that: my 6 year old still doesn't know the DVD player exists. The headrests came with little stealthy covers and they're barely noticeable- especially to a child. We have been on a few long trips, but she is generally content to read or yipper yapper with us. Girls.

I have seen SOMEONE's LeMans X5 on here that they added the running boards to. I think I must do that. Love the look. I have a SuperSprint muffler on my 540. Love the sound. I don't know if something like this would do well on the X5.

I also use Akebono ceramics on the X5. Absolutely love them. I could see myself replacing the OE pads right away.

I don't think I'll ever supercharge it. One SC'ed BMW V8 is enough.

[NIGHTMAREuki]

dude, Pure Sex.

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by PropellerHead

Welll.. I was *really* good about keeping my '04 3.0 stock until last year. I have been busy the past 10 years with my SC'ed 540i6. My wife's 330 is bone stock.

But I finally put SS brake lines and Eibach sways on the X5 and it totally transformed the thing. I LOVED it. I also DIY'ed the factory Sirius radio install and a DVD player in the glovebox with monitor headrests about 2 years ago. Funny thing about that: my 6 year old still doesn't know the DVD player exists. The headrests came with little stealthy covers and they're barely noticeable- especially to a child. We have been on a few long trips, but she is generally content to read or yipper yapper with us. Girls.

I have seen SOMEONE's LeMans X5 on here that they added the running boards to. I think I must do that. Love the look. I have a SuperSprint muffler on my 540. Love the sound. I don't know if something like this would do well on the X5.

I also use Akebono ceramics on the X5. Absolutely love them. I could see myself replacing the OE pads right away.

I don't think I'll ever supercharge it. One SC'ed BMW V8 is enough.

if you do an exhaust, i got dibs on your old 4.8is exhaust

[chilliwilli]

Swapping the res' for an x-pipe is all that's needed for an impressive exhaust note on 4.8iS, imo...add Dinan/AFE intake and it's music at WOT

Congrats...the mod bug may bite hard on this one.

Happy motoring

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by chilliwilli

Swapping the res' for an x-pipe is all that's needed for an impressive exhaust note on 4.8iS, imo...add Dinan/AFE intake and it's music at WOT

Congrats...the mod bug may bite hard on this one.

Happy motoring

thanks for your advice. I have seen a Supersprint x pipe. Is there any magic within or would some mandrel bends and a skilled welder take care of it? Any other brand options?

[chilliwilli]

Originally Posted by PropellerHead

thanks for your advice. I have seen a Supersprint x pipe. Is there any magic within or would some mandrel bends and a skilled welder take care of it? Any other brand options?

Magnaflow is another option (2.25" i believe)...Skilled welder is all that's needed. Search on the subject, lots of info.

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by chilliwilli

Magnaflow is another option (2.25" i believe)...Skilled welder is all that's needed. Search on the subject, lots of info.

thanks for the lead. I searched and found info on what folks are doing. Unless I am oversimplifying, all ya gotta do is replace the stock resonnator with a cross pipe. I did something similar asmy very first mod on the 540 in 2001. Though, of course we don't need an x pipe with only the single exhaust.

This may follow as my first mod for the X. Just can't stand not to do the easy ones.

[Dannyell]

Congrats on the new ride...she's a beauty

[Big "J"]

She's pretty and like you I've got the itch for a little more power. Probably do something before the end of the year if the gas prices don't get too crazy in the months ahead.
Good Luck!