Lowered X5

[Kasyd]

Originally Posted by Mi5

Put simply, a 5 series doesnt look like an X5 and I bought the X5 because I liked it's looks.

Well, can't argue with that.. !

[Yosemite_sam]

Is the M-Sport actually lower than standard e-70 ?

[crazy4cars]

Originally Posted by Yosemite_sam

Is the M-Sport actually lower than standard e-70 ?

yes as well as the sport.

[HaroldC]

Originally Posted by villajoe

That's Hartge's lowering kit, which lowers the car 50mm (~2 in). The problem with those that have rear self-leveling suspension is that there are airbags in the rear instead of springs. While Hartge has a kit for the rear ( which is to use new shorter links that conect the control arm to a sensor) that fools the ECU into thinking it's too high and thus lowering the rear, they want $800 for the front springs and rear links. While Tire Rack here sells the front and rear springs for <$300. My plan is to get the H&R springs, which will lower the front 30mm (~1.2 in) and make custom links for the rears.

I'll have the springs sometime next week, and already have the custom links to fool the rear sensors. I'll keep you guys updated.

[kimg9582]

this is very cool. it looks great! another benefit is that getting in and out is probably a little easier.

[nab_04]

whats the name of this body kit?

[xexyus]

Originally Posted by nab_04

whats the name of this body kit?

there is no bodykit

[InternetMgr]

Originally Posted by nab_04

whats the name of this body kit?

That is the X5 4.8i with the sport package which adds the flared fenders.

On a side note: The quickest way to tell a 3.0 from a 4.8 is the color of the kidney grills.

3.0 black
4.8 silver

[xexyus]

I have a 4.8 non sport and I dont see a difference. Where the hell is this flared fenders stuff people are talking about? Can someone point it out to me? The fenders look the same to me

[InternetMgr]

Originally Posted by xexyus

I have a 4.8 non sport and I dont see a difference. Where the hell is this flared fenders stuff people are talking about? Can someone point it out to me? The fenders look the same to me

Right above the wheel wells is the black trim. On non-sport X5 the black trim is flat. You should be able to see the flared black trim on the front and rear wheel wells.