X5 Bull Bar installed. Easy Bolt-on

[NervX5]

Originally Posted by AutoXer

Nice, that one looks like it's thicker than the OEM one and have the curves to match the X5. Is it specially made for the X5?

Thanks. Yes, I think it is thicker then the OEM one that goes through the aero bumper. That looks like a 2" or 2.5". The one I got is 3". I think it looks very mean. The only slight downside, I think, is if you look closely at the pics you can see the brackets underneath. Makes it definitely look like a bolt-on. I had to paint the bolts with a light coat of black RustOleum paint. They were bright silver, obviously. Still have to paint the underneath ones as well. I'll do that after I re-tighten everything after a few days of driving. The bracket is very visable in the pic below.
This was apparently made for the X5 since the installation instructions actually said "2003 BMW X5 Bull Bar". Mine is a 2002, but I wasn't worried about that.

[powers1]

Originally Posted by breytonX5

Amen to that.

Did you just get the tips only or whole catback?

I got from the reasonators back but had to cut and weld.


http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...silencers.html

[breytonX5]

Originally Posted by powers1

I got from the reasonators back but had to cut and weld.


http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...el-4-8is-rear-
silencers.html

Powers1, nicely done. Never saw that thread of yours (I was MIA). And I love the aggressive treads on those fat Toyos.

[powers1]

Originally Posted by breytonX5

Powers1, nicely done. Never saw that thread of yours (I was MIA). And I love the aggressive treads on those fat Toyos.

thanks

[Wagner]

Looks awesome.

[GUINNESS]

Originally Posted by NervX5

Ken,
That is awesome you knew the Cliff Burton Avatar! I found it on some Bass Gear website/message board, but I'm not sure which one. I totally enjoy driving the X5 around blasting ANESTHESIA for all to enjoy. I'm sure everyone here in New Jersey must appreciate it. If they don't, I can now push them out of the way with my new Bull Bar.

Considering that man is the reason I play bass, it would be a little difficult not to notice one of the only men who had a mop of hair like that and a head on a swivel. I'm just sad I never got to see him live since I was too young.

Yeah, playing Anesthesia or any other Metallica song while driving just leads to bad bad things.... "Oops, I seem to be going 100. I'm sorry officer, but listen to this great jam!" I don't have a bullbar to push people out of the way either

[dzhoka]

Hi NervX5 ! Where did you buy this bar (3"pipe) can you direct me to...the site or ??
How much total came to ....( please answer if this question is sound proper to u)
Regards Johnni

[NervX5]

Originally Posted by GUINNESS

Considering that man is the reason I play bass, it would be a little difficult not to notice one of the only men who had a mop of hair like that and a head on a swivel. I'm just sad I never got to see him live since I was too young.

Yeah, playing Anesthesia or any other Metallica song while driving just leads to bad bad things.... "Oops, I seem to be going 100. I'm sorry officer, but listen to this great jam!" I don't have a bullbar to push people out of the way either

I first saw Metallica in 1987 at Giants Stadium as a senior in high school. Just missed Cliff by 2 years. Cliff Burton, Geddy Lee, and Steve Harris were pretty much the reasons I started playing bass. Do you have a band link or anything like that?

[NervX5]

Originally Posted by dzhoka

Hi NervX5 ! Where did you buy this bar (3"pipe) can you direct me to...the site or ??
How much total came to ....( please answer if this question is sound proper to u)
Regards Johnni

Johnni,
I just emailed you a private message with the link since I'm not sure if it's allowed to post vendor website links on this board.
Good luck with it.

[powers1]

Originally Posted by WagnerX5

Looks awesome.

Thanks