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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2006, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,446
Posted By SigX5
Very nice. I have the same. I like the 20's. ...

Very nice. I have the same. I like the 20's. How does it ride?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2006, 01:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,101
Posted By SigX5
Does the factory muffler & exhaust from a 4.4 fit the 3.0?

I looked under my 3.0 and it didn't seem that there was much room to work with. Pictures of the 4.4 muffler and exhaust looks bigger than my 3.0's, but this could be my lacking perception of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2006, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,584
Posted By SigX5
I did mine 35 because it's the legal limit where...

I did mine 35 because it's the legal limit where I live. Although darker would look better, I didn't want the cops around here, who are absolutely terrible, to have any incentive to pull me over.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2006, 02:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,584
Posted By SigX5
I had my front two tinted 2 days ago to match my...

I had my front two tinted 2 days ago to match my privacy glass. 35% should do it. When the guy put his tint reader up to my back windows, it read around a little over 34%. I've heard good things...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2006, 11:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,046
Posted By SigX5
I was trying to compare the two as well when I...

I was trying to compare the two as well when I bought my X5. 3.0 vs. base Cayenne. Couple things that pushed me over to the X5

1. You can get sooo many more options on the X5 for half the cost of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2006, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,355
Posted By SigX5
Sunset's almost as nice as the car. Good looking...

Sunset's almost as nice as the car. Good looking running boards. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2006, 11:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,790
Posted By SigX5
Thanks! I'll go with F1 over Lumar and post pics...

Thanks! I'll go with F1 over Lumar and post pics when I can.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2006, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,790
Posted By SigX5
Tint Q

Just called a few tint shops trying to find a good one to match my two front windows to the privacy glass in the back.

2 shops said they only care Lumar with lifetime warranties.

Another...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2006, 02:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,175
Posted By SigX5
I really liked the black ones when I first bought...

I really liked the black ones when I first bought it. After looking at a new 4.8 at the dealer with both grill and vents "titaniumed" it grew on me. I still like black on black though.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2006, 10:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,175
Posted By SigX5
No, I didn't prep them at all before I sprayed. I...

No, I didn't prep them at all before I sprayed. I put on about 5-6 coats and then used a clear coat also by Plasti Kote. Make sure you use proper ventilation. I almost passed out doing it down in my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,175
Posted By SigX5
haha. I'll change it.

haha. I'll change it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2006, 07:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,175
Posted By SigX5
Pics of Painted Titanium Grill/Vent Mod

New to posting pics. Hope this works.

I used Plasti Kote Truck and SUV touch up paint (1519 - Silver)

It came out really well, but took a while to get the grill even. The vents were...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 960
Posted By SigX5
Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2006, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 960
Posted By SigX5
Posting pics Q

sorry about this, but how the heck do you post pictures on this board? I looked all over this site and in the FAQ and couldn't find it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2006, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,720
Posted By SigX5
Nice... Chroming your vents would look great. I...

Nice... Chroming your vents would look great. I did mine the other week. Been meaning to post pics, but still haven't found my dig camera.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2006, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,398
Posted By SigX5
Exhaust

1. Thinking about changing out my exhaust tips for this one.

http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts-mufflers/65A2466A-1A1.aspx#customerReview

Can the base of these be directly welded to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2006, 10:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,894
Posted By SigX5
There are a lot of sites out there. This is one...

There are a lot of sites out there. This is one of many.
http://www.mimousa.com/home.asp?dir=products&prod=1008

Alternatively, you can go to the nearest BMW dealer and it's in their X5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2006, 10:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,894
Posted By SigX5
Nice, but personally, I'm not a big fan of bras. ...

Nice, but personally, I'm not a big fan of bras. Get the clear coated "invisible" one. I don't think it's that much and it give the X a much cleaner look. Just my opinion though.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2006, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,951
Posted By SigX5
Sorry, all logic has been thrown out of the...

Sorry, all logic has been thrown out of the window after a late Saturday night. The product said that it would increase mpg UP to 31%, not to 31%. I really wanted to know if the product worked at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,951
Posted By SigX5
Good to know. Thanks for the info.

Good to know. Thanks for the info.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2006, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,951
Posted By SigX5
Product increases gas mileage?

This product claims to increase gas mileage up to 31% and horsepower up to 35%. Anybody have any info on this product? I'm calling b.s.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2006, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 874
Posted By SigX5
Looking for new mods

Hey guys. Just did the tit grill / vent mod and it looks absolutely fantastic. Had a little trouble making sure the paint didn't run, but I finally got it to look presentable. I'll get pics up as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2006, 05:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,914
Posted By SigX5
Thanks! I saw somewhere on this forum...

Thanks!

I saw somewhere on this forum where a guy said you had to sand them down and do some extra prep work before painting.

I'll use a primer and apply a couple coats. Thanks again and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2006, 05:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,914
Posted By SigX5
Yeah, that's the one I saw, but it didn't say...

Yeah, that's the one I saw, but it didn't say anything about the prep work for it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2006, 05:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,914
Posted By SigX5
That's good advice and I may do that. Has...

That's good advice and I may do that.

Has anyone done a "tit grill/vent self-paint" mod though? I just wanted to know how well it turned out and the process involved.
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