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Old 06-24-2015, 01:04 PM
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Special thanks to Ricky Bobby for Arnott and Cotswold advise. PatG for inspiration, love your instagram account, the 4.8is photos and videos!
It has been a wonderful journey.

BTW the realized want to change the rotors with ECS cross drilled front and rear. Anyone using them? Feedback, advise. Thanks!
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Old 06-24-2015, 09:23 PM
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Aaahhhhhhhhhh, 87's on a facelift!!! You're awesome!! Love those wheels. Great read, your done and to-do list... Opening your pictures in another tab to over them again...

Edit: Oh, and those euro lights!! again...
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Now that's what I call a overhaul. Love it! Have done half what you have done. Keep it up!
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Old 06-25-2015, 09:31 AM
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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!
Man your X5 comeback looks awesome. I especially like the outcome of the 25MM H&R spacers with the rear 30MM H&R spacers. I just got the 30mm from H&r that I have not installed yet but now I am going to get the 25mm ones for the front.
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Looks great!

Yes, That 4.8is bark on hard stomps sounds wonderful....
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Good to see proper care being taken!
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What up, congrats on the 4.8, I also purchased one recently, Stoked! Good luck! Sounds like you've got your work cut out for you.
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Aaahhhhhhhhhh, 87's on a facelift!!! You're awesome!! Love those wheels. Great read, your done and to-do list... Opening your pictures in another tab to over them again...

Edit: Oh, and those euro lights!! again...
Thank you so much! You have been supportive through out my thread, encourages and drives me to better take care of the x5. Yes, I really love the 87's
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Old 06-27-2015, 10:39 AM
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Now that's what I call a overhaul. Love it! Have done half what you have done. Keep it up!
Thanks! Good luck with your build, they deserve it!
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