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NotplayN 09-03-2016 03:20 PM

"Facelift" Pre-facelift??
 
Ive seen a few posts referencing facelifts on the X5. What does that mean. Can someone post a before and after is I can understand, thanks

TiAgX5 09-03-2016 04:17 PM

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wpoll 09-03-2016 04:24 PM

Part way thought the model life, the manufacturers often make a few changes to either improve the car or improve sales - usually both.

In late 2003, BMW started building facelift E53 models. New headlights and taillights, grills, bumpers, engine updates, new XDrive system and a few other things.

Have a read of this...

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...ges&p=21403324

O3X5 09-03-2016 11:03 PM

the grill's much better. i wonder if they make that in a matte black?

wpoll 09-03-2016 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by O3X5 (Post 1086826)
the grill's much better. i wonder if they make that in a matte black?

ECS do...

https://c1552172.ssl.cf0.rackcdn.com/613654_x800.jpg

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...k/bm01-5301-b/

The one above is for pre-facelift - they make a version for the facelift models (10/03-06) also.

https://c1552172.ssl.cf0.rackcdn.com/47179_x800.jpg

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E53-X5...ille/ES518035/

g300d 09-04-2016 06:14 AM

^plastidip makes them too, for any car. :D

jljljl 09-04-2016 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by g300d (Post 1086835)
^plastidip makes them too, for any car. :D

+1 :rofl:

but in all seriousness, I would rather dip than buy another set for $80+ when dip costs about $5 (in the states ($20 in canada :dunno:) )

g300d 09-04-2016 11:50 AM

^$20 is still better than $80 :D

Also, there have been reports of bad fit on some aftermarket grills. I would check the reviews before getting an aftermarket set.

boostedX5SAV 09-08-2016 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jljljl (Post 1086847)
+1 :rofl:

but in all seriousness, I would rather dip than buy another set for $80+ when dip costs about $5 (in the states ($20 in canada :dunno:) )

Yup, same here. One can of dip has enough for other trim pieces too and emblems. I dipped mine and along with the other grey trim and rear emblems.

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O3X5 09-08-2016 08:29 PM

wait to see what grill i'll be getting soon :nanana:


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