Lowered X5

[HaroldC]

They're only the plastic fenders. I don't have pics, but do a search with those that have the 214 from the factory. Then compare them to your car.

Here are the different part numbers:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...71&hg=51&fg=20

[NC_]

Originally Posted by InternetMgr

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

If thats the case then the X5 in the picture is a debaged 3.0 based on the grill which is clearly black, (although it can certainly be changed).

[InternetMgr]

Originally Posted by NC_

If thats the case then the X5 in the picture is a debaged 3.0 based on the grill which is clearly black, (although it can certainly be changed).

Nah, it's titanium. just a bad angle, plus the mesh grills are also silver.

[X5_Newbie]

Originally Posted by NC_

If thats the case then the X5 in the picture is a debaged 3.0 based on the grill which is clearly black, (although it can certainly be changed).

Guys - remember the German / European Diesel Versions.
The 3.0sd has a titanium grill just like the 4.8.

The Hartge-Picture is probably a 3.0d or a 3.0sd (both Diesel) as Hartge is well known for empowering Diesel-Motors (e.g., they bring 335hps to the 3.0sd instead of the factory 286hps) back here in Germany.

Regards - X5_Newbie

[InternetMgr]

Originally Posted by X5_Newbie

Guys - remember the German / European Diesel Versions.
The 3.0sd has a titanium grill just like the 4.8.

The Hartge-Picture is probably a 3.0d or a 3.0sd (both Diesel) as Hartge is well known for empowering Diesel-Motors (e.g., they bring 335hps to the 3.0sd instead of the factory 286hps) back here in Germany.

Regards - X5_Newbie

Thanks for the clarification. I was only speaking about US models. You guys in Germany get all the best stuff.

[X5_Newbie]

Originally Posted by InternetMgr

Thanks for the clarification. I was only speaking about US models. You guys in Germany get all the best stuff.

I'm not quite convinced, that Germans/Europeans see it the same way... ... surely we got to pay a crazy amount of money for the X5... e.g., the 4.8 version comes naked for US-$ 110.000,-; with some extras you're easily up to US-$ 150.000,-...
There is only one thing to do...... the bavarian style...

[Mi5]

the sure way to tell a X5 is a 3.0si is to look for an opening in the lower front grill - drivers side. If there isn't one then its a 3.0si.

The 4.8i and 3.0sd have this open grill/vent and behind it is a heat exchanger.

I'm not absolutely certain right now but I think the 3.0d does not have the opening either.

The flared guards are fitted when 20 or 21" wheels are ordered from the factory

[xexyus]

Originally Posted by InternetMgr

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.

AHhhh so its not flared fenders its just flared fender TRIM, I got it now

[nab_04]

im told that if I have the sport pack, the x5 will be all time in sports mode (reguardless of the position of the gear if put on M or S) my question is I dont have the sport button but I have the sport pack.....is this possible kuz im comfused? can the sport pack be installed without the button?

[x5TT]

Originally Posted by nab_04

im told that if I have the sport pack, the x5 will be all time in sports mode (reguardless of the position of the gear if put on M or S) my question is I dont have the sport button but I have the sport pack.....is this possible kuz im comfused? can the sport pack be installed without the button?

the setting come with sport package is fixed, i reckon. no matter if there is a M botton. another question, M button only comes with 4.8, isn't it? and what does M really do?