Zeus | E70 X5D Build Thread

[Socale39]

Been lurking over the past few months posting here and there and after having my X5 for about a month and a half now I finally decided it was time to start my build thread. I know some of you guys are probably thinking, build thread, what does that mean? Honestly the best way to describe is that it will be the journal for my 2011 X5 35d, which I call "Zeus".

Zeus' Bio:
2011 X5 35d (03/2010 build)
Platinum Gray Metallic
Black Leather Interior
Options: HUD, Lane Departure Assist, Comfort Access, Comfort Seats, Ventilated / Heated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Tow Package, Sport Package, Premium Sound, Rear Side Shades, Lighting Package, Rear Climate Control, Etc.......... Basically the only thing it doesn't have is Rear Entertainment, Extended Leather, Rear Heated Seats, 3rd Row and Adaptive Drive.

It took approx. 6 months before finally finding this vehicle and what really sold it over my other color options was the remaining 12 month CPO warranty and maintenance plan that would be transferred with the car. Clean history and only two owners. Car was located in TX all its life and after making the deal I had her shipped over to CA.

Some Initial Plans for Zeus:
- Full Detail/Restoration including undercarriage and suspension
- Painted Reflectors
- Slight Drop (maybe Eibach)
- Upgrade Wheels (not determined yet)
- Roof Rack Delete
- Possibly Retrofit M-Sport Front/Rear Bumpers & Side Skirts (maybe consider X5M rear bumper)


Lastly, before I kick off the thread, I just wanted to say that I hope this thread helps build some inspiration, provides some educational purpose and most of all is entertaining. If you haven't seen my previous build thread from M5board or E46fanatics, those should give you a pretty good indication of what to expect from this thread. You can seen the threads here:

Galatea | E46 325i Build Thread

Jarvis | E60 M5 Build Thread


Of course sponsor support is always welcome :thumsup:


Anyways, enough talk and onto the intro photos I took this afternoon (Car is actually pretty dirty):