Another excited guy who took delivery of a 4.8!!

[Krunk Man]

I'm really feelin those wheels, does anybody know if they will fit on 00-06?
Are they on ebay yet?

[rukawa005]

Originally Posted by Krunk Man

I'm really feelin those wheels, does anybody know if they will fit on 00-06?
Are they on ebay yet?

i know a near mint set was on ebay a week or two ago.. it's been rare but i'm sure more and more will show up soon.. as for the fit, i wouldn't know.. but i don't see why not.. someone care to comment?

[x5GuyInLA]

Originally Posted by rukawa005

sorry, this may be a newb question.. but what does covering up the VIN do? i don't get it..

supposedly, there are high definition cameras that can get your VIN clearly, just in case you don't have your plates on. my friend said she got one in the mail and it showed her VIN in the photos. don't know if it's true, but I did it just in case it is.

[calix5fan]

Originally Posted by chris24

Can't get the aluminum on the 4.8, unfortunately....

I didn't see this option when I ordered my 3.0 with premium/sports package either.

[rukawa005]

Originally Posted by calix5fan

I didn't see this option when I ordered my 3.0 with premium/sports package either.

yeah, aluminum is prob only available for canada and europe.. sad

[calix5fan]

Originally Posted by rukawa005

yeah, aluminum is prob only available for canada and europe.. sad

I think one of the packages doesn't allow aluminum (maybe the premium package).

[chris24]

Originally Posted by calix5fan

I think one of the packages doesn't allow aluminum (maybe the premium package).

Probably. It is available on some US 3.0's, probably the premium package that eliminates it. I hate the way BMW and Audi usually eliminate the aluminum on the bigger engine models, sometimes it's a cooler look when you're going for sport more than luxury. I know wood has more of a "premium" look, but when you're getting the bigger engine it's for sport, not luxury....

[RM666]

Originally Posted by rukawa005

yeah, aluminum is prob only available for canada and europe.. sad

I'm from Portugal and I ordered a 4.8 with aluminum. There are no restrictions.
I like the aluminum for a more sporty look

[Meiac09]

Originally Posted by x5GuyInLA

supposedly, there are high definition cameras that can get your VIN clearly, just in case you don't have your plates on. my friend said she got one in the mail and it showed her VIN in the photos. don't know if it's true, but I did it just in case it is.

I love my Maine reg's even more now. Immune to photo tix

[kicker]

Congrats... Sweet ride!
Did the dealer do your front window tint??? if so how much
My x5 shiped from SC.on Thurday, hope to have by Good Friday