Zeus | E70 X5D Build Thread

[Socale39]

Pre-Lowering Measurements
So here's just some stats on my setup prior to lowering. As mentioned I'm going to give it a week or two to settle before I align and take new measurements to share.

Stock (tank near empty, no passengers, no load in back):
Front Right: 32"
Rear Right: 31.75"
Front Left: 32"
Rear Left: 32.25"

Preliminary Lowering Measurements (2-3 miles after springs installed. Same scenario as above):
Front Right: 31.125"
Rear Right: 31.50"
Front Left: 31.9375"
Rear Left: 31.75"

Photo of Zeus prior to lowering springs installed:


Pic of the springs being installed:

[Socale39]

Did a quick test fit of the Modulare Wheels on one side to see how things are looking. Lighting and time didn't allow me to get very good photos but I plan to do a proper shoot very soon. Let me know what you guys think...

[bawareca]

I approve

[the_ulf]

dem wheels be bitchin'

no, seriously tho - melike

[Socale39]

Thinking of going lower.....looks even better with the wheels. Here's a photoshop version:

[Kyle M]

I love following your attention to detail!

It just pains me to see that hitch install and bumper cut. Execuhitch is a clean way to go if you ever end up rectifying that problem

[Socale39]

Originally Posted by Kyle M

I love following your attention to detail!

It just pains me to see that hitch install and bumper cut. Execuhitch is a clean way to go if you ever end up rectifying that problem

Haha....trust me it's on the list. I just might put it off until I decide whether or not I'll be doing an m sport rear bumper or not.

[Deftronix]

Looks great Socale! What are you thinking with suspension, KW's? Any other options to get you that low? I like it at the current height because it still keeps it looking like an suv

Dont like the fact that the m sport kit has been the same since 07 and was never lci'd. Would have to get new rear flares since they are shorter and then have all the plastic painted to match to blend right though and that adds up to a lot of pieces unless you planned on going full msport anyway. Would definitely look super clean though and give you more exhaust tip options. Recently went through this decision and ended up sticking with the lci D rear and did the round 120mm supersprint tips and love the look. Also picked up the aero kit and is getting sprayed right now.

Were you ever able to track down those vacuum hose lengths? Thanks.

Look forward to seeing whats next..

[Socale39]

I'm weighing the options for suspension at the moment. The problem is there aren't a lot to choose from. Definitely looking at doing full m sport kit but also playing with the idea of mixing it up with an X5m rear bumper. We'll see.

I'm glad you asked about the hose length. I actually went through the hoses this weekend and have everything down on paper, just need to type it all out and get it posted. Plan for getting it done this week.

Very interested to see your X when you get the aero kit installed, should look good.

[bawareca]

I have the rear flares for M rear bumper. LMK if you need them.