2013 X5 M-Sport (with some minor mods)

[M3Inline6]

Originally Posted by jayjay_dee

I mean they could have used the same plates they used in the front, at least just for the photo op... either way, your X looks hot...

Ohh! Lol! That was my ///M plate that came off of my M3. I didn't even think about switching them. Awww dang it!

Thanks man. I can't wait to do the front end conversion.

[blue350gt]

where did you get the rims? I am looking to get those in 20" but I am concerned about the quality of reps. was thinking maybe buying oem ones and bore the rears.

[M3Inline6]

Originally Posted by blue350gt

where did you get the rims? I am looking to get those in 20" but I am concerned about the quality of reps. was thinking maybe buying oem ones and bore the rears.

I purchased them locally in Glendale, California. The reps are well made bro. A few of us on the forum have them, so we can vouch for the quality.

[Car_Girl]

Hey OP, nice looking ride! I can't wait to get my spacers installed. I'm still looking for the correct fitment. I'm having a bit of difficulty locating the specific P/N for a 10mm spacer set for the front and 20mm for the rear. I noticed you got yours from H&R.

Did you adjust your rear camber when you did the install? Any alignment tweaks? Thanks!

[M3Inline6]

Originally Posted by Car_Girl

Hey OP, nice looking ride! I can't wait to get my spacers installed. I'm still looking for the correct fitment. I'm having a bit of difficulty locating the specific P/N for a 10mm spacer set for the front and 20mm for the rear. I noticed you got yours from H&R.

Did you adjust your rear camber when you did the install? Any alignment tweaks? Thanks!

12mm/20mm will give you the proper look. You don't need the P/N. Just call/contact one the companies that sell them; they will have the information. I ordered mine from EAS (..and had everything installed in one visit), but you can get them from ANY of the vendors (..EAS, MRF, TMS, etc.). I didn't adjust my camber or perform an alignment. I'll let the H&R suspension settle over the next few weeks and have an alignment performed after I put on my custom MORR wheels. I wouldn't worry about an alignment if you're not lowering your X5.

[muddycharles]

Your picture describes perfectly what I said.

I think it will require buying two of those arch inserts (not sure what they are called) - and have them cut and painted. Thats the only major issue I see and I dont think thats a big deal

Just be careful as there are two X5M bumpers and I dont understand the difference

Good luck and keep us posted

Alex

Originally Posted by M3Inline6

I will definitely detail my experience with this because the other member from Germany who performed this retrofit is non-responsive as are the guys over at PSI who performed this on the 5.0. Nobody wants to provide any detail, so I'll trail blaze for the forum myself so that you guys know what you're in for. I'll have my shop take pics of whatever custom work needs to be completed.

As for cutting.....I hope that's not the case, but if it needs to be cut so be it. The X5M arches are shorter than my/our M-Sport arches, so I don't really think cutting will be necessary. PSI nor the member from Germany needed to have the X5M's fender extensions cut. About the only thing that might need some altering are the corners of the bumper (..see pics below; the X5M's bumper line near the reflector is a few millimeters inward/off line). I also don't plan on connecting my fog lights (...I'm assuming they can be detached). If it throws a code I will have EAS fix it.

[M3Inline6]

Originally Posted by muddycharles

Your picture describes perfectly what I said.

I think it will require buying two of those arch inserts (not sure what they are called) - and have them cut and painted. Thats the only major issue I see and I dont think thats a big deal

Just be careful as there are two X5M bumpers and I dont understand the difference

Good luck and keep us posted

Alex

Thanks Alex! I think the differences in the bumpers are with and without PDC or cameras. The bumper and flares should arrive sometime this week, so I will be able to confirm that I have the right part(s).

[J.Belknap]

Welcome to the forum!

[M3Inline6]

Originally Posted by J.Belknap

Welcome to the forum!

Thanks J.

[Car_Girl]

Hey OP, thanks for your response. I'm thinking of lowering my X5 but I'm undecided. I'd like to ride in one that's already been lowered to see how noticeable the difference is in the overall ride. The cool thing about the mods is that you can do these at your own pace. And man, your pace is fast! I'll be following your post and pics! Thanks for sharing!

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