Exterior mods complete! ...well maybe

[Gixxerboy63]

Originally Posted by gkaman

That is a good looking truck. You've inspired me. I was thinking about the cosmetic plastic undercarriage plate, but this looks so much better.

What's next?

Thank you sir. I am very satisfied with the exterior. Next, I will be concentrating on upgrading the sound system, backup camera and bluetooth....

Nav tool + backup camera
JL Stealthbox + Alpine PDX-5 amp
DICE Mediabridge + Bluetooth (been on backorder from BSW for over two months!!!)

[Gixxerboy63]

Originally Posted by Z3inSC

Very well done! Where did you get the underride protection plate from?

Thank you. I got mine (used) from another member on this forum

I have found that the underride protection guard is RARE and also very pricey! IMHO, the differance it makes in the appearance of an e53 is absolutely worth it... Rare and not much of a chance to see yourself (or an imposter) at a stoplight.

The last time I checked they were $1700+ through BMW and there were only 9 available (none in the U.S., but would have to be shipped from Germany....weird since the X5 was made in South Carolina). Now RealOEM shows them as being discontinued. But don't take my word for it; Contact your dealer, maybe (by chance) there's still one out there.

Good luck.

[tmv]

nice X5. Any pic with the angel eye headlights?

[teknic]

Looks really clean. I like

[cfmistry]

Great looking X. Reminds me that I still think the 4.6is is one of the best looking SUVs ever made.

As for the MediaBridge, it will be worth the wait. It's awesome.

-Cyrus

[Gixxerboy63]

These are aftermarket with factory Xenon parts installed; Factory HID projector bolted right in. Now there are more Hella parts than aftermarket.

[Gixxerboy63]

Originally Posted by teknic

Looks really clean. I like

Thank you! Without you, none of this would have been possible. Standing back and looking at the X with the underride was worth all the headaches.

[1stE53]

I didn't know what to look at, house or car! Both are beautiful, congratulations!!!!

The silver kidneys would look great now, in my opinion.

[atregent]

The under ride protection looks really nice!

Does it actually offer any protection, or more of a decorative thing? We go camping a lot and I'd like to add something like that to my X. Any chance of a photo looking a bit more underneath at how it's made and attaches?

[cfmistry]

BTW how are you liking the Toyos? How many miles do you anticipate they'll last? I'm debating those and the Conti DWS.

Thanks,
-Cyrus