[Newbie] need help with mods for my 2010 X5 3.0

saius · #1 02-15-2010, 07:37 AM

Hey guys! I recently bought my 2010 X5, and i'm pretty much looking to add some mods to the car. I'm not going to spend more than 5K-6K(dollars) with the mods. Here is a list of what I'm looking for, and I'm a newbie and I would love some help with picking out these stuff:

21-22" Black Rims/Wheels(anything around 3K would be awesome)
Twin pipe exhausts
Spacers, and shocks/springs

Sorry for the bad english, since it's not my first language, and please let me know if it's possible to find these kinds of stuff, for that kind of price.

Thanks in advance!

hiren04 · #2 02-15-2010, 03:50 PM

Congratz and welcome!

What color is your x5? I would say the bigger wheels and Aero kit are a huge addition and is well noticed.

saius · #3 02-15-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hiren04

Congratz and welcome!

What color is your x5? I would say the bigger wheels and Aero kit are a huge addition and is well noticed.

Thanks, its black metallic sapphire. I understand but what kind of rims do you recommend?

hiren04 · #4 02-16-2010, 10:50 AM

I would say go the "black out" route... Black wheels style 215, there is someone selling them in the for sale classifieds on this forum. They are 21" wheels- staggered look, which i am sure if you ask anyone, are rEALLY nice wheels.

JoshGM · #5 02-16-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by saius

Hey guys! I recently bought my 2010 X5, and i'm pretty much looking to add some mods to the car. I'm not going to spend more than 5K-6K(dollars) with the mods. Here is a list of what I'm looking for, and I'm a newbie and I would love some help with picking out these stuff:

21-22" Black Rims/Wheels(anything around 3K would be awesome)
Twin pipe exhausts
Spacers, and shocks/springs

Sorry for the bad english, since it's not my first language, and please let me know if it's possible to find these kinds of stuff, for that kind of price.

Thanks in advance!

CONGRATES! I also say go black! Though I done have much info about who is selling 'em right now.

shashankmittal · #6 02-16-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by saius

21-22" Black Rims/Wheels(anything around 3K would be awesome)
Twin pipe exhausts
Spacers, and shocks/springs

Wheels: I recommend 22" wheels since they are more common and you'll have more tire options. 21" hardly has any tire options except Bridgestone RFTs. I recommend aftermarket custom 3-piece or monoblock "forged" wheels. With tires, this should cost $3000 upwards.
Exhaust: The exhaust tips are cheap. Try Magnaflows quad tips and get them installed at a muffler shop. Should not cost more than $300 including installation.
Spacers: If you order custom wheels, you can ask the wheel company to cut the wheel with a larger offset so that you do not need spacers (of course you'll need accurate measurements in mm). With this, you can flush out the wheels as much as you want without spacers. If however you get the OE BMW 21" wheels, you'll need to add spacers. H&R spacers can cost you anything between $200 to $400 depending upon the size.
Springs: H&R springs should cost less than $400 and installation will probably be little more expensive. I have 22" wheels and I would not recommend anyone with big wheels to have their car lowered, since the ride becomes really rough...(rough is probably an understatement)

saius · #7 02-16-2010, 02:30 PM

Thank you so much guys, you guys are awesome

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Originally Posted by shashankmittal

Wheels: I recommend 22" wheels since they are more common and you'll have more tire options. 21" hardly has any tire options except Bridgestone RFTs. I recommend aftermarket custom 3-piece or monoblock "forged" wheels. With tires, this should cost $3000 upwards.
Exhaust: The exhaust tips are cheap. Try Magnaflows quad tips and get them installed at a muffler shop. Should not cost more than $300 including installation.
Spacers: If you order custom wheels, you can ask the wheel company to cut the wheel with a larger offset so that you do not need spacers (of course you'll need accurate measurements in mm). With this, you can flush out the wheels as much as you want without spacers. If however you get the OE BMW 21" wheels, you'll need to add spacers. H&R spacers can cost you anything between $200 to $400 depending upon the size.
Springs: H&R springs should cost less than $400 and installation will probably be little more expensive. I have 22" wheels and I would not recommend anyone with big wheels to have their car lowered, since the ride becomes really rough...(rough is probably an understatement)

Thanks, really helpful stuff, but can you please show me pics or link me the rims that you're talking about? thanks in advance =)