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Old 01-10-2014, 01:39 PM
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^ the hub bore of the E53 is 72.56mm isn't it? Would probably need an adapter to get those to fit on an E70 at 74.1mm now.

Personally I think a black aero kit would not look that much better given you already have the black trim on the bottom already.
thx for the hub bore info. i wasnt aware of the difference. im torn on the aero kit. on the one hand im sure it would look fine if i matched it to the color of the car but on the other hand it would look just like everyone elses.

maybe i'll have it painted black initially and can always re paint if it doesnt work out.
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its actually platinum grey. i forgot to mention that i am going to swap the wheels from the 2005 x onto the 2011 after i have them powder coated black. i think the black aero kit might look nice with the black performance kidneys, the tinted windows and black rims. can you see it?

Please post pics! I've been searching for other PG e70's to get inspiration.
I'm in the same phase right now. While I didn't get a 50i I joined the diesel crew with a 2011 X35d. So far I've added TSW nurburgring 22" Gunmetal finish. Next on the list will be 1) JBD 2) Grill & spacers 3) Kit or molding color match.
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Old 01-12-2014, 11:36 AM
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thx for the hub bore info. i wasnt aware of the difference. im torn on the aero kit. on the one hand im sure it would look fine if i matched it to the color of the car but on the other hand it would look just like everyone elses.

maybe i'll have it painted black initially and can always re paint if it doesnt work out.
Is it possible to do a wrap on the moldings? So you can go back if you don't like it?
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Old 01-12-2014, 11:56 AM
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Please post pics! I've been searching for other PG e70's to get inspiration.
I'm in the same phase right now. While I didn't get a 50i I joined the diesel crew with a 2011 X35d. So far I've added TSW nurburgring 22" Gunmetal finish. Next on the list will be 1) JBD 2) Grill & spacers 3) Kit or molding color match.
i'll continue to post pics of any mods i make. my wife isnt a big fan of the aero kit so i might not do it and i think the ferric gray wheels look ok so im not going to coat the wheels black. i probably wont change the grill either since im not doing the wheels. only thing left for me are the weisslicht angel eye upgrade, painted reflectors, dinan stage 2 and spacers. which spacers are you going to use?
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Old 01-12-2014, 11:57 AM
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Is it possible to do a wrap on the moldings? So you can go back if you don't like it?
not sure
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Old 01-12-2014, 12:27 PM
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i'll continue to post pics of any mods i make. my wife isnt a big fan of the aero kit so i might not do it and i think the ferric gray wheels look ok so im not going to coat the wheels black. i probably wont change the grill either since im not doing the wheels. only thing left for me are the weisslicht angel eye upgrade, painted reflectors, dinan stage 2 and spacers. which spacers are you going to use?
I feel the same way about my rims, I think the gunmetal goes is nice with the PG although it's not the same as going all black. It thought about going this route (see pics). It's clean and a nice contrast I don't know if I would do the same rims though but thought it's another way to go with the PG. Spacers after going through the threads looking to go 15mm and 20mm (E70 Spacers - Page 3). Based on what I've read most likely will go with the H&R, but still doing research on ECS. What are your plans or what info have you found on the forums.

Is there a reason your are going weisslight and no LUX v4?


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next steps: matte black kidney grill & painted reflectors. absolutely loving the platinum gray.
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next steps: matte black kidney grill & painted reflectors. absolutely loving the platinum gray.

Looks good! I put on my new wheels next up light, grill, reflectors, and JBD.
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