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Old 12-20-2013, 11:56 PM
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non-rice upgrade questions

Hello, Im looking for some assistance in picking mods and upgrades for my 03 x5

I'll start at the front and work my way back.
headlights.... my headlights are dim since they are 10 years old I'm sure the reflector bowl is burnt. I'm not a fan of cheap looking lights and I kind of want it to stay almost stock in appearance. I am considering a dual bi-xenon projector setup using Morimoto Mini D2S 2.0 so I will have dual lows and dual highs. for color I wasn't sure if I wanted the 4300k or the 5000k. I'm not a fan of blue lights or purple and I'm pretty sure I will stick with the 35w ballasts or possibly 35w on the outsides and 55w ballasts on the insides and add a switch for when I'm out in the country. As for the foglights I'm at a loss for what to do. I would like 3000k hid lights but require a projected beam pattern.
Engine..... I want to stay simple add a little more power but nothing to be fearful of ( I got a heavy foot and like to outrun cops ). probably a K&N filter and a tune I also wanted to possibly add a chambered dual in dual out muffler instead of the resonator as long as it don't sound like a ricer.
Suspension..... I would like an adjustable strut. I want to drop it no more then an inch and add better sway bars possibly change the camber on the front for better cornering (damn I love zipping around corners). OH and I want to put 32 inch rims on it....rofl just kidding I almost beat the shlt out of a coworker when he suggested I put 26s on it. I like the stock rims but wouldn't mind going a little (LITTLE) larger if they help the cornering but they would need to be black as I will be removing the small amount of chrome that is on it
Interior.... I would like to tint the windows install a better stereo and new speakers with amps powering them and possibly a small subwoofer to make sure I hit all the notes.
Tail lights.... still looking for nice ones that don't look like rice crap. I would like leds but don't want some cheap piece of junk and I kinda would like them to be smoked to be a little closer to the black paint.

OH also considering different exhaust tips but still painted black. maybe just a little bigger to fill the hole better and maybe sticking out 1/4 to 1/2 inch further.


other things considered a dock for my tablet and a bluetooth dongle for reading the engine computer in realtime. back-up camera


Well guys let me know what you think OH and if I ever win the lotto I am going to TWIN TURBO V10 THIS MOTHA!!!! (insert evil laugh)

take it easy guys
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