New Member: E53 4.8is LE56447

[Tahmid]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Awesome progress so far and glad I could help with the Arnotts!

Thank you Ricky. Arnott has shipped the items. Patiently waiting.

[Tahmid]

Originally Posted by thrillcat

I'm not a fan of the red wheels at all, but I definitely don't hate the black wheels.

Thrillcat-I have already painted the red wheels. Putting up photos shortly.
Will install on the truck tomorrow and update.

The black wheels are completely wrong in terms of offset at the front. That is the reason I do not want to keep them.

[Tahmid]

Originally Posted by four.8is

For some reason, wheels with a polished lip and colored inner part don't look as big as they actually are.In this case, I'd have to agree; they do look good.although with them being 22's, 285 tire is too narrow..

Thank you. Unfortunately the front offset is completely wrong. And you are absolutely correct 295s on the wheels are too narrow.

I will be installing 275 front and 315 rear tomorrow on 20" SAFs correct OEM required measurements. Tire pressure keeping 32 front and 35 rear.

[Tahmid]

SAF wheels before and after. I will install them on the truck tomorrow and post pictures and compare with the black wheels on the truck now.

[Tahmid]

Update:

Work Complete on the following.

1. PDC rear center both with mounts and cable
2. LED tail light hack with OEM cable and bulbs
3. Climate control buttons changed
4. SAT NAV LCD changed
5. Arnott air suspension change all 4 corners
6. Suspension parts changed with Meyle
7. Steering wheel changed
8. Almost all parts in-house now
9. All wiper blades changed
10. Complete service oil, filters etc.
11. Center console changed
12. Glovebox flashlight complete install
13. Battery cable changed
14. Running board naps and clips done
15. New brake pads and sensors all around

Things left to do.

1. Valve cover seal change
2. PCV change (both left and right)
3. Vanos o ring change
4. Full headlight bulbs change (products from Bimmian)
5. LED license plate lighting (from Bimmian)
6. Install OEM BMW floor mats
7. Install all new stickers from BMW (everywhere)
8. Chemical guys leather cleaner and moisturizer for the interior napa
9. Sunroof fix (already figured out how to, need to get a few parts)


Thanks to the following:
1. Ricky Bobby (thank you for the Arnott heads up)
2. BMW of South Atlanta (great service)
3. BMW Cotswold UK (James, superb)
4. My local garage (everyone involved)
5. Vanessa from Arnott Industries.
6. My father (for helping install the LCD, Climate control buttons, interior bits and bobs).

[Tahmid]

Some more pictures

[Tahmid]

Thank you all at the forum, the reading has helped me immensely and cannot be measured or valued.

[mam4.6]

Looking good! That red always pops!! ENJOY...

[bcredliner]

Looking good!

[Tahmid]

Hi guys, been a while. Did quite a bit to the X5 over the months. List of stuff completed as below.

Interior
SAT NAV screen changed
SAT NAV rotary knobs changed
Climate control buttons changed
Centre console changed
Shift Knob changed with new OEM BMW
Steering wheel redone, plastic and leather
All missing clips attached and installed for a tight fit
New floor mats from Germany OEM BMW
Glovebox Torch OEM used
All manuals for 4.8is purchased with leather case
Gave the comfort seats a good clean with Chemical Brothers cleaner and Moisturizer
Changed Seat Belt Tensioners
Repaired the CD Changer
Battery Positive Cable Changed
Air cabin filter changed

Exterior and Engine
Wheels changed with OEM BMW. I really like these ones.
Installed 25 mm H&R front spacers and 30 mm H&R rear spacers
New wheel nuts all around with security locks
Suspension all new front and rear (I really mean all parts)
Arnott air suspension all around changed
Prop shaft bushing and bearing mount changed
Differential and rear bush changed
All fluids changed
Transmission fluid with ZF lifeguard, filter changed
Xdrive fluid changed with OEM BMW
Differential Fluid changed with Mobil 1
Engine oil changed Mobil 1
PCV changed
All seals changed e.g. valve covers, vanos seals, gaskets etc.
Parking sensors changed with new mounts
Sunroof fixed (was a pain in the neck)
Brake sensors changed front and rear
All belts changed
Kidney Grille changed with NEW
Lock Cylinder base changed all around
Lower oil pan sump gasket changed
MAF sensor changed with new
Radiator hose changed with new radiator cap
New spark plugs
Rear Axle Wiper cover
Fuel Filter changed
O2 sensor bought (didn’t install, for own stock)
Solenoid Valve changed
One wheel arch guard changed
Ignition Coil bought (didn’t install, for own stock)
Running board missing naps complete with new parts
Suction pipe changed
Door handle base brackets changed (what a difference)
Terminal sockets MQS
ABS sensor socket changed
Purchased BMW ISTA A2BC installed in X201 with SSD waiting for the MST80 Voltage Stabilizer (for my mechanic)-from prodiagdirect UK-super helpful.

Things to do: Wish List-keeps on adding!
Order new keys
Buy trunk tools and jack, new trunk mat OEM.
All LED lights inside and license plate, LED angel eye bulbs (please advise guys, links will be helpful)
Just drive the 4.8is, am in love!