*** My Jet Blk 4.8i with Aero Kit ***

[King]

After a long debate on which body kit to install, I decided to go with the factory aero kit! The M sport pkg kit would have cost in excess of $5K if pieced together. The Hamann kit has a nice front end but I don't like the rear apron. The Hartge kit I would not install if someone gave it to me! The AC Schnitzer kit has a massive front end like the ricer Honda's. So I decided to keep it simple and classy...tell me what you guys think.

[KYZRSOSE]

Sweet! Did you lower your car as well? Looks great!

[King]

Originally Posted by KYZRSOSE

Sweet! Did you lower your car as well? Looks great!

Yup, H&R springs 1.2" drop front and 1.0" drop rear!

[E53is]

perfect choice , looks sweet. i like that the best out of all of the e70 looks even the M. your 2nd photo from the top looks great...

tints would make it look even cooler

[LeMansX5]

Aero kit looks great.
Did I read somewhere you mentioned about getting some different wheels?

[King]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Aero kit looks great.
Did I read somewhere you mentioned about getting some different wheels?

Good memory! Again after some debate on 21' or 22" wheels, I decided to go with the 21" 215's. I just bought a set from a board member here and I should have them installed before the end of the week.

The wheels are ferric grey but I am thinking about getting them powder coated black. I know it's a personal choice, but what do you guys think would look better...Ferric Grey or Black?? If I go with black, then I have to change out the kidney grills to black (which I already have) and get the exhaust tips painted in black, then get the front mesh painted black, and next thing you know it will look like poleposition or cmanbimmer's ride!

[poleposition]

Originally Posted by King

If I go with black, then I have to change out the kidney grills to black (which I already have) and get the exhaust tips painted in black, then get the front mesh painted black, and next thing you know it will look like poleposition or cmanbimmer's ride!

And????

[King]

Originally Posted by poleposition

And????

...and I think your ride looks awesome. I just don't know if I want everything blacked out. To be honest, I got the aero kit installed after I saw pics of yours! Now I'm torn between ferric grey or black wheels. Just how much black is enough to get that black on black agressive look without blacking out everything?? I'm looking for that fine line...

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by King

Good memory! Again after some debate on 21' or 22" wheels, I decided to go with the 21" 215's. I just bought a set from a board member here and I should have them installed before the end of the week.

The wheels are ferric grey but I am thinking about getting them powder coated black. I know it's a personal choice, but what do you guys think would look better...Ferric Grey or Black?? If I go with black, then I have to change out the kidney grills to black (which I already have) and get the exhaust tips painted in black, then get the front mesh painted black, and next thing you know it will look like poleposition or cmanbimmer's ride!

Its your choice, but if its me I would go for ferric grey as they give some contrast and look elegant. Goes with silver front bumper inserts. Black everything is too much for me, I like to balance out.
Member juicer's X5 pics (1st two). Last one with M-sport black bumper and 215s with black grill.

[BGM]

Looks good. Love Jet Black . Go with Ferric--it's a nice contrast like LeMans said.