Gixxer's X5M

[Gixxerboy63]

Originally Posted by rh71

Tasteful work, looks like you're enjoying it. Do you feel the upgrade to the 22s inhibits the performance/handling compared to stock?

No, I believe that this setup actually helps the performance. The 22" BBS wheels are lighter than the stock wheels and the new tires are also lighter than the original runflats.... so there is less rotating mass to overcome while accelerating. Steering may be slightly heavier, but I like that too.

[525iT_Feen]

Looks great so far!

[Gixxerboy63]

Front bumper done.


Another look at the new and flawless LED headlights



Active Autowerkes Downpipes arrived
(these things are massive!)

[Gixxerboy63]

BMW tech revealed that there is a new revision to the LED retrofit kit that does not require switching my FRM Module. As it turns out, the new wiring harness (5 wire headlight leads) I received also applies to the revision... We just need to pin out the additional wires and follow the wiring instructions (without optionSA524).

This arrived today:




(white specks you see are just pieces of Styrofoam from packaging)

[THESONofSAM]

Originally Posted by Gixxerboy63

BMW tech revealed that there is a new revision to the LED retrofit kit that does not require switching my FRM Module. As it turns out, the new wiring harness (5 wire headlight leads) I received also applies to the revision... We just need to pin out the additional wires and follow the wiring instructions (without optionSA524).

This arrived today:




(white specks you see are just pieces of Styrofoam from packaging)

SO jealous

[Gixxerboy63]

Thanks!
-Gixxer is still trying to figure out the LED headlight conversion.

[Gixxerboy63]

LED Headlights done and coded!
Everything is working 100%!

Link to revised LED Retrofit instructions:

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/...x5m-e71-x6.pdf

Side by side comparison of my newly equipped LED headlight X5M to my buddies Xenon equipped X5M....
LED headlights certainly updates the front end.





I will post pictures of comparison shots with lights on in various modes once I figure out how to photograph them properly.

[Gixxerboy63]

Rolling shots prior to LED headlights and front plate holder delete

[josiahg52]

These use LEDs instead of HIDs? Didn't even know these were available. I'd be interested in close up shots of the headlight with the lights off.

[Gixxerboy63]

Originally Posted by josiahg52

These use LEDs instead of HIDs? Didn't even know these were available. I'd be interested in close up shots of the headlight with the lights off.

Here ya go!



Carbon diffuser and Dimisa 3.5" tips installed: