OEM Aero kit

[powers1]

Originally Posted by vinuneuro

IMO, I think they make the wheels look less wide and give a more "truckish" look. This is an opinion that will vary a lot, but if you're gonna do it, do both front and back. Let us know what you decide, and gotta have pics when you're done .

Thanks for the opinion.It does very a lot.At the moment my wheels are flush with the the bodywork,so fitting the flares would push the wheels and as you say ,give it a more "truckish "look.The main disadvantage of not having having them is that in the rain the big 20" tyres spay dirt onto my rear bumper/spoiler.The other is that here they cost +/- 200 usd each(need 4!),which is quite a lot for buying something you are not sure you are going to like!

[bankerboyz]

Are you fellows telling me that there is a different OEM aero kit than the one displayed in the BMW accessories book that I have? Now I am really confused. Is it possible for someone who has the OEM aero kit on their 4.4 and the aero kit on the 4.6 to send me or post some pictures of what it looks like? I have to finalize everything with my dealer tomorrow before they order the parts. Thanks again.

Cheers

[AutoXer]

Originally Posted by bankerboyz

Are you fellows telling me that there is a different OEM aero kit than the one displayed in the BMW accessories book that I have? Now I am really confused. Is it possible for someone who has the OEM aero kit on their 4.4 and the aero kit on the 4.6 to send me or post some pictures of what it looks like? I have to finalize everything with my dealer tomorrow before they order the parts. Thanks again.

Cheers

No, there is only one OEM aero kit and that's the one in the accessories book. That can be fitted onto the 3.0, 4.4, 4.6, or 4.8. The 4.6 kit or 4.8 kit is what we do to make our 3.0 or 4.4's look like an OEM 4.6 or 4.8. Hope that helps. If you like the look of the X5 in the assessories catalog, then you need to order the OEM aero kit. Good luck.

[bozo]

Originally Posted by X5Ghost

Thx Powers1. One Q?: why doesn't the 4.8is front bumper won't fit but the 4.6is will even though they look the same?

LOL..The same problem except reversed....Consider yourself lucky my friend..I would do anything for a 4.6 kit, but since my X is facelifted, that wont happen..Im stuck getting a 4.8 if I upgrade..You on the other hand CAN get the 4.6 kit if its an '02....Get it. It looks bloody awesome....

[powers1]

Originally Posted by bozo5521

LOL..The same problem except reversed....Consider yourself lucky my friend..I would do anything for a 4.6 kit, but since my X is facelifted, that wont happen..Im stuck getting a 4.8 if I upgrade..You on the other hand CAN get the 4.6 kit if its an '02....Get it. It looks bloody awesome....

I am still not convinced that the 4.6 kit doesnt fit your facelifted X!Someone outthere pls tell me why and put me out of my misery!

[bankerboyz]

Originally Posted by AutoXer

No, there is only one OEM aero kit and that's the one in the accessories book. That can be fitted onto the 3.0, 4.4, 4.6, or 4.8. The 4.6 kit or 4.8 kit is what we do to make our 3.0 or 4.4's look like an OEM 4.6 or 4.8. Hope that helps. If you like the look of the X5 in the assessories catalog, then you need to order the OEM aero kit. Good luck.

Thank you very much mate, now I understand

[bozo]

Originally Posted by powers1

I am still not convinced that the 4.6 kit doesnt fit your facelifted X!Someone outthere pls tell me why and put me out of my misery!

Im right there with you, man..I just dont get it, but everyone has said otherwise...

[vinuneuro]

Originally Posted by powers1

I am still not convinced that the 4.6 kit doesnt fit your facelifted X!Someone outthere pls tell me why and put me out of my misery!

The shape of the hood, the fenders and healights are different, hence the facelift. 4.6 kit wont work. Why the 4.8 kit just doesnt include a front spoiler like the 4.6 kit instead of having a whole new bumper, i dont know.

[AutoXer]

Originally Posted by vinuneuro

The shape of the hood, the fenders and healights are different, hence the facelift. 4.6 kit wont work. Why the 4.8 kit just doesnt include a front spoiler like the 4.6 kit instead of having a whole new bumper, i dont know.

BMW wants to make more money from us by selling us the whole bumper instead of just the front spoiler!

[X5Ghost]

Can someone post some pics side by side of Aero Kit, 4.8is, and 4.6is Kits pls?
I can't tell the difference between 4.8 and 4.6 front bumpers other than how the lights fittment looks!!!