Lumma Project - Phase 1

[donibm]

Phase 1 (complete)
-Replaced stock roof railings w/ BMW flat roof railings (Lumma roof railings are discontinued; had to drop headliner)
-roof extension (3 piece set)
-blacked out rear tail lights and reflectors (have Lumma shaded ones w/ tailights, but not using them right now)
-removed "X5" badge on hatch
-titanium matt window surround
-titanium matt mirror assemblies (special order from Germany)
-Lumma mirror covers
-removed "XDrive" badge from both doors
-front eyelids
-titanium matt grill (replaced outer part with body color surround {chrome piece})

Phase 2 (pending)
-Lumma bonnet
-body color the door guards
-body color the chrome on rear emblem (maybe - car will be debadged anyway)
-body color the calipers
-white bulbs & fog lights

Phase 3
-Lumma "Racing 1" wheels (powder coat outer lip titanium matt to match window surround, mirror assembly and grill)

Phase 4
-Lumma body kit
-LED lights for side skirts
-Lumma exhaust tips
-special order mesh in titanium matt to match window trim, grill, mirror assembly and wheel lips
-spacers for wheels TBD

Phase 5
-reupholstery work (possibly)
-Lumma door sills
-Lumma pedals and dead rest
-Lumma carpets (black, with Lumma emblem and beige trim)


NOTE: If I didn't mention it here, IT'S NOT IMPORTANT TO ME (braking, performance, acceleration, etc). I have the big V8 parked up if I wanted thrills.

[donibm]

I'm not currenlty using the shaded rear lamps or the rear eyelids. I like the blacked out stock ones more, but if I wanted a more "luxury" look, I'll swap them out at anytime.

[donibm]

Doral Collision Center: http://www.doralcollisioncenter.com

They own (or partner with?): http://www.exclusivemotoring.com

Roly took pics of it in the shop, but I haven't asked him for them.

[donibm]

The untrained eye will not notice the mirror covers or the roof extention. Waiting on bonnet to arrive. Phase 2 will be easy, so will Phase 3. The hard phases will be 4 (body kit, exhaust, etc) and 5 (interior, pedals, etc).

[donibm]

Toss up between 1) Lumma Racing, 2) OEM BMW, and 3) Asanti CX 502.

The BMW wheels will be blacked out (face will not), but they will still be distinctively BMW.

The Lumma wheels give the car a really good, clean look. Problem is, I want to match the lip to the color of my window trim, grill and mirror assemblies. I've already spoken to www.armortechpowdercoating.com - drove to them and match the color. They will not do it if the wheel doesn't detach.

The Asanti looks sweet in my book, but I don't know if they will rob the car of a "clean" look. Some wheels are for aggression, some are passive, others are "clean" (luxury). I want the clean look. www.c2crims.com on 441 SR quoted me $5800 for the wheels and the tires and it'll take about 2 weeks. Elite Roads (www.eliteroads.com) quoted me $5900 and it'll take up to 4 weeks.

Still haven't decided, but I know it'll be one of the three.

[donibm]

Parked next to another X5. Can see the difference that mods make:

1) Lumma eyelids
2) Lumma custom grill (titanium matt)
3) chrome surround on grill painted body color
4) swapped out roof railings
5) Lumma custom window surround
6) Lumma custom mirror extentions
7) Lumma mirror covers (can't see too good)

Can't see the difference in roof extention or taillights (not using the Lumma shaded ones with eyelids right now).

Either way, when the cars done, I'm going to hire a BMW owner for a photoshoot and take side-by-side pictures.


PS - ordered the LUX H8 V3 white bulbs for the X5. Those suckers went up from about $150 to about $250. DAYUM! Will slap those on when I get the bonnet and proceed with Phase 2.

[KREED_X5]

1) Lumma eyelids - I Like - body color
2) Lumma custom grill (titanium matt) - Prefer all black
3) chrome surround on grill painted body color - Prefer Black, see #2
4) swapped out roof railings - Prefer Black, but I like how low (flush) they are.
5) Lumma custom window surround - Prefer Black, also sports package are black. At least on my 550 it was. I'm personally not a fan of chrome
6) Lumma custom mirror extentions OEM is just fine
7) Lumma mirror covers (can't see too good) - OEM

I think everyone will have a preference, but as long as you're happy that's all that counts. Enjoy!!!

[rh71]

just do the wheels to something tasteful and it will make it 100% better already.

[nom3rcy]

You should put some of that cash towards a garage.

[donibm]

Originally Posted by nom3rcy

You should put some of that cash towards a garage.

You said it! Weather in Florida - I hate it! I'd buff the car and as soon as I'm done, it's dirty again.

I already have a garage, but I'm renting that house out. I moved into where I am now cause I married. Wouldn't have bought the house if we were married at the time mind you, becuase I'd have been involved int eh decision.

Soon as we can get her outta this dayum mortage, I'll get my garage AND my man-cave back.