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Old 08-01-2011, 01:13 AM
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What are the flares on the front arches? I have a '06 4.8iS fully optioned and do not have those front flares.
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Old 08-01-2011, 02:49 AM
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What are the flares on the front arches? I have a '06 4.8iS fully optioned and do not have those front flares.
The OP installed a different flare kit from the 4.8is stock on.His kit came standard also came standard on some 2006 Special Edition Models.This kit differs from the 4.6/4.8is in that it has different rear bumper side inserts.(check out my avatar)

Also FYI,all 4.8is in Europe come standard with the front extended fender flares,unlike in the US.You can ,however,still buy them separately
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Old 08-01-2011, 11:07 AM
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Thanks Jordo and Vegas. I actually have 25mm H&R spacers on the rear. Here's some better rear stance pics..


Spike X5, they are OEM 20inch BMW Style 177 wheels (not 166 like I wrote in the first post) They came on some 04'-06' 4.8is. Tires are Toyo Proxies, not sure the exact size.

Powers, they are the LeMans limited Edition fender arches, not the OEM 4.8is arches. They have front add ons as well and only work with stock Rbs. Here's the link-> BMW E53 X5 N62 4.8L > Exterior > View All > ES#1892130 Fender Flare Retrofit Kit - 51710398336
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Old 08-01-2011, 03:03 PM
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Hi AlecX5,
I had already said in my previous post ,that your fender kit is not stock 4.8is.Overhere they are just called Special Edition flares kit but have same OE part #.I know it comes with the front flares as well...I also know the difference between this and the stock 4.8is kit...But I already said all this in my reply to Sapphires question
I thought I explained quite well all the differences
Nope,I forgot to add that the rear bumper side inserts are also different!I personally prefer them over the OE 4.8is inserts,especially as each insert ,when bought separately,cost only USD20.00,each,as opposed to approx.USD $174.00 for each 4.8is insert .

I fitted same kit as yours recently on mine and I know it only fits cars with ARBs.

You got a winner there.:You got really good value for money with that "special edition"(Le Mans) flares kit,especially when compared to a full 4.8is kit.
Your car looks great and that kit transformed it...Congrats
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Old 08-01-2011, 07:28 PM
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Yeah that close up pic is the look I was talking about! So, you have the best color, a dope set of wheels, with flares that look trick! I'm am so jealous of your X.

If you have the cream color interior.......
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Old 08-01-2011, 11:27 PM
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My bad Powers, thanks again!

Jordo...interiors black although she's got non- sport seats and steering wheel, which I'm not too keen on. Next project is DRL Angel eyes...any advice is appreciated!
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Old 08-03-2011, 01:37 PM
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That's one good lookin' X! Which KW kit did you get? I'm definitely digging the the flares!
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That's one good lookin' X! Which KW kit did you get? I'm definitely digging the the flares!
Thanks Jay! They're KW variant 3s. We gotta do a Chicagoland/Midwest meet going!
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Old 08-03-2011, 08:25 PM
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What a Nice car! Flawness!
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Thanks Jordo and Vegas. I actually have 25mm H&R spacers on the rear. Here's some better rear stance pics..


Spike X5, they are OEM 20inch BMW Style 177 wheels (not 166 like I wrote in the first post) They came on some 04'-06' 4.8is. Tires are Toyo Proxies, not sure the exact size.

Powers, they are the LeMans limited Edition fender arches, not the OEM 4.8is arches. They have front add ons as well and only work with stock Rbs. Here's the link-> BMW E53 X5 N62 4.8L > Exterior > View All > ES#1892130 Fender Flare Retrofit Kit - 51710398336
Thanks mate, looking little bit news.
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