Hello from Moscow :)

http://i031.radikal.ru/0803/db/f6a0d48f94d4.jpg
http://i040.radikal.ru/0803/09/635209b69f42.jpg

What kit do you have on your X5? Can't see the car properly with lights flashing in camera lens. ;)

that is Hamann kit.

http://wheelpower.com/hamann/images/hamannxaerokits.jpg

Mine is here -> www.bmwportal.net/x5/

:D

New Pics
 

http://xoutpost.com/gallery/files/1/9...x54.6is007.jpgHere are some new pics I took of the X ...

http://xoutpost.com/gallery/files/1/9...x54.6is006.jpg


http://xoutpost.com/gallery/files/1/9...x54.6is001.jpg

:hawt:

Dedicated to all the Topaz Blue owners out there...

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Looks like you are in a golf course area. If I am not mistaken, Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club

Armen, post some more pics of your X5....i would love to see what you have done. Russia always seems to have highly modified cars!

tbc,
I think that's mine...hehehe

Nope! But close.

I want yours !!! http://smileys.on-my-web.com/reposit...espect-055.gif

Just 1 Month Into Ownership And I've Gone MOD-MAD!!!
 

I just bought my X this month (May 2008) and already, I've put Brembo cross-drilled rotors with akebono pads, painted the calipers red, installed chrome Beyern Multi 20" rims (too many potholes in Brooklyn to go any bigger than 20 but I'd prefer 22's), and a Mul-T-Lock transmission lock (it's a 5spd manual). I changed all the interior lights, backup bulbs, side markers, and license plate bulbs to white leds, rear turn signals to amber leds, and replaced the rear light assembly with a smoked led assembly. I'm literally in the process of clearing out my turn signals and installing a set of umnitza predator chromium angel eyes but I had to go to work (also one of the rings broke during installation but my boy Nick @ Jlevisw.com has a replacement on the way!).

Luckily we have a subway system here in NYC because the headlight assemblies are surely taken apart and strewn across my living room right now (had to go to work). Just before I left, the UPS guy arrived with a package which I'll assume is the HID foglight conversion kit I ordered which came with an upgrade to change my stock HID's to 6000k to match the fogs. The only thing more I want to do is change the interior to brushed aluminum and the only kit I know is available from rover-something on Ebay and it costs $800+. I'm thinking I may take the trim pieces off and paint them along with the kidney grilles with a silver caliper epoxy paint kit (very thick paint with a nice lustre).

OH! And I'd like to remove that bull bar and close up the holes in the front bumper. I think the bull bar makes the X look dated.

Is there anything left to do!!?? I hope I can think of nothing because I've definitely spent well over $9000 between the $2300 spent at the dealer the 1st week, $2600 on the rims the second, $2500 on the extended warranty from carchex.com, $700 on the brakes, and all this other extra stuff. DAMN! I didnt realize it while I was spending. Anyway, as long as I'm happy, right? Check out my Lincoln LS 5spd too. The guy in the picture is the guy I sold it to, not me but as you can see, I was even back then an aspiring BMW owner.


Of course after saying all that I cant the pics I have are too big right? Well at least you'll see my first love Kitt (the Lincoln LS). I'll post pics of Brawn (my new X) later but that's him under my name.

some new pics with my new front bumper..

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...s/DSC00028.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...s/DSC00027.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...s/DSC00025.jpg

Wow it was great going through this thread beginning to end again. Very nostalgic to see many of the old members as well that we don't see again. :thumbup:

Looking good. Did you get the rear bumper apron too?

Thx, Lemans.
not yet, but def. coming soon. Am also looking at doing the 4.8 wheel arches. If anyones selling a rear bumper or arches, let me know:thumbup: :D

My 3.0i with 19" sport wheels.

Not a lot of mods, but I did have to replace the engine this year, so maybe next year.

Here's my '04 X5 4.8is, Trailblazer SS, Impala SS, and 500E.

Nice! How does the Trailblazer compare to the 4.8is?

It's a toss up really. The TB has more HP and torque, but not near the luxury or refinement of the X5. The noticible difference in driving impressions revolves around the transmission. The TB holds each gear longer while the X5 seems to always be shifting and hunting for the right gear. They are both a blast to drive. I need to get to find a way to get just a bit more torque out of the 4.8. :thumbup:

The 4.8is simulates more like manual and that's why you notice the shifting. The gas pedal is very responsive.
TB will not come close to 4.8is's 0-60.

I guess it would come down to the driver as most official test results that I have read put the X5 at 5.9 0-60, and the TBSS at 5.7 0-60. It really doesn't matter to me, just published numbers I have seen.

did u ever post detailed pics of this lovely lady?

What about your X pics, Vincenzo? File it in the official thread. ;)

Not yet. Had some more work done though. Rear control arms, radio, and driver's door handle replaced $1500 (smartautowarranty.com covered about $1000 of the repairs).

That whole angel eye thing from jlevi was a fiasco. The $200 angel eye kit they sent me was identical to a kit I bought from ebay for $50(+$20s&h) down to the packaging.

I took out the led turn signals because even with resistors, I couldnt get the fast blink to go away and it was driving me crazy. I still have led side markers and the chrome-amber turn signal bulbs front and rear. The front signals are cleared out with the angel eyes and I did complete the hid foglight conversion.

I know its a sacrilege to BMW purists but oh well, oh well. I changed the front and rear roundels to M\\\ emblems and the shifter to a satin aluminum M\\\ shifter (I have a 5 spd manual). I took off the 3.0 off the front fenders and replaced them with M\\\ emblems as well (I can already hear the purists calling for my crucification now).

Too bad for the purists. 1st of all BMW should have 1) made an X5M (an MX5 would've been a Miata, ha,ha) , 2) should have made it with a true manual transmission, and 3) made it look just like mine. At the very least they could've let the V8 come with a stick. And now the E70 is completely devoid of a manual! BMW sucks! I'm buying a wagon next (unless they stop offering manuals in that...)

Didnt do the dash pieces yet. I'll have some pictures coming real soon. Thanks for your interest.

You kidding me, lol......:thebird:

I'll assume based on your comment posted below, that you agree with me whether or not you agree with my mods...

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i pewrsonally think its a good idea from BMW stand point to up the sales of the M-badge because it does stand for performance, styling, individuality and when you paying the dough for a high end X5 or X6 why not slap the badge on, there are amg ML63, they aint burnt for doing that!

Bro, i totally agree that they should have made a M-series for the X brand, but saying it should look like yours, that was my disagreement. No offense to your car, it looks nice but its should have look like the lemans X5 and built the performance around the e39 6sp so its still affordable.

pics or ban :thumbdown

Oh ok. Got you. I wasnt feeling myself when I made my comment about it looking like mine. I just meant it should have had something like the aero kit (or Lemans) to give it some shoulders and visual oomph with led taillights and angel eyes with cleared corners to make it stand out from the pack. A performance brake package and some nice wheels to show off the hardware would only enhance the look. I definitely like the Lemans kit though.

So many people have stopped me to ask if I'd imported my X5M from Germany and how could they get one. BMW dropped the ball on the performance X5... at least so far...

coming soon I promise.

What you mean you got a X5M, is that what you call it or is it a one off BMW factory custom projekt for a BMW CEO, and then you got a hold of it. :stickpoke , just joking and i hear ya man, they should have made one but i think a X5 M-series is coming or X6 at least is.:D

A couple new pics showing rear wiper/roof rack delete.....
http://members.shaw.ca/cocoabrova/x5_1.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/cocoabrova/x5.jpg

cocoabrova: Finally, someone gets it! Rearwiper/roofrail delete ForTheWin!

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can you get a better picture?

Sorry, I know the pic sucks. I'll upload one later tonight.

Not as nice as many others.
 

My wife's 02 w/ upgraded wheels.

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And my car

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http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...0Album/Z01.jpg

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A very old picture of our X5.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...Izguy/Cars.jpg

I've grown to start liking our BMW's and now the car is much cleaner. Will posts pictures tomorrow, since it was dark after I finished washing it tonight.

Hi! Here is pictures on my X
(look how the car was before in y X page)

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5...adlightaa1.jpg
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/4781/backtailqk2.jpg
http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/1...dfenderqc5.jpg
http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m...udix/xside.jpg

Hope you like it

^^You got some unique taillights and headlights.

She's still a cutie after nearly 7 years!!! :thumbup:

Thank you!!
Soon i will tint my tail Lights to black Hope it will look good

New pictures of both our BMW's.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/DSC00002.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/DSC00004.jpg

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The 3 Series was just washed and partially waxed (just the hood). I also bought my first clay bar today and was scrubbing away some dirt that wouldn't wash off both cars.

is it your winter wheel set?

Neither have winter tires. We use the OEM all season tires, as we don't have 2 sets of rims.

Okej!! Have the same wheels for the winter .. Like them :-D

Newly washed and waxed. Took almost 3 hours.... and I got decent pics this time.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...zguy/X5011.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...zguy/X5012.jpg
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funny how you have the plate numbers covered this time, unlike your previous post, where we can see them... :rofl: :nanana:

I don't have many shots yet since it's only been 2 weeks, but here are a few from the day I picked her up :)

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j5...o/IMG_2480.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j5...o/IMG_2484.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j5...o/IMG_2478.jpg

and here are a few of my other baby :D

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j5...rhiro/hids.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j5...iro/MYHIDS.jpg

Nice pics!

Since I'm new to the X5 world, I thought I would post up my Festivus gift: CPO'd 2005 X5 4.4i. I know it has the Premium, Sports, Premium Sound, Nav, Comfort Seats, and Rear Heated Seats Packages. It only had 20,4** miles on it and got it for $33, 888. I know I/we like it :thumbup:

Pics:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g.../Xback-far.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...075/Xfront.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...075/side-1.jpg

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noice... is that carbon black?

I know mine is Toledo Blue, so you must be referring to someone else :D

So im new to this forum. Never even heard about it until someone over on supraforums posted up a link. Wished i would of stumbled across it sooner, i was able to fix a couple problems already. use the SEARCH button. it works wonders. first plans are to install oem running boards. Heres a couple i snapped earlier today.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...e/DSC01715.jpg
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Schweeeet pics:
Festivus never lets a believer down!!!

haha epic fail on my part. I'm a sucker for dark blue :thumbup:

I love dark blue and beige interior, and festivus be, I got exactly that! It beats the blue/black leather combo of my .:R . Very hot in the summer is all I can say :rofl:

SWEET

my x5.;)http://images39.fotosik.pl/8/a138f219f071b7de.jpghttp://images48.fotosik.pl/8/2b2bc7da70322943med.jpg

Old pics from the week I bought it and the drive up the coast from California to Washington and stable mate

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Awesome x5 and pics redpoint!!

Thanks!

What alloys are these?

see below

E53
 

E53

^Aero Package?

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/dfolse56/579.jpg:bustingup

any pictures of the Green Candy X5?

My is:)

Nice X, and Jet skis! Welcome to X5 world :D

imported from the US? guessing yes because of the amber corners.

Not necessarily...a lot of the 00-03 have that little amber there without actually being made for US...:thumbup:

Here's my X5 near Solvang in California.
http://picsorban.com/upload/img_4896 copy_small.jpg

^^ very nice car
Imola Red rocks!

Hi
My X5 is European version.

I went camping and I maintained a decent 180kmph speed all the way, and I ended up with smoke silver rims from the brake dust. :D

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/5df93e8200.jpg

I kept it for a few days then I washed it. It looked nice.

:popcorn: Hours later, I feel like going out and at least cleaning my X5 (which I was going to do yesterday and then got lazy).

I still haven't taken any pics since I bought it mid of last year (have I mentioned I can be lazy?). Hopefully I can get some nice pics when my girlfriend and I go skiing later in February/March.

I've already built a list of mods I'd like to make and it's going to kill my pocketbook. :rofl: Hopefully it's as reliable as my ti has been (although that was built in Germany). Soooooooooooo much work to do!

Love all the pics, it was great to see everyone's rides. This thread along with the "hidden features" one should be mandatory reading/viewing :kewlpics:

green candy x5? i wanna see pics

this is my first car and i love it alott.

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My 1st BMW.
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Here is mine

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Here is mine '05 4.4

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TaMbALoLoNg : Nice X i have to tell you !! ;) And very nice rims

THANKS, your is not too shabby either. :thumbup:

Thanks :)

Nice wheels. Is it staggard?

Here's mine

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...hocol8/x53.jpg

nice X kabayan!!:thumbup:

Salamat pare!

no they are the same size all round. They are forsale now.

Walang sinabi ang X ng iba sa X ng Pinoy :2thumbs:

Mister2: The wheels is doing the job ;) Very NICE

Thanks man.

My 4.6is...Beast...
 

:rofl: Dinan CAI, Stage III, Brembo's, Xenon fogs (8K) and 8K headlights with LED parking bulbs. :thumbup:

Have you painted those Rims ..They look WICKED !! :thumbup:

Yezzir! Thanks.

Can't seem to make it out...or maybe the picture isn't clear enough. Do you have the whole Big Brake kit or just calipers?

Front Big Brake kit, rear rotors only...

They look great...thinking of doing the same for my winter setup. Are they powder-coated or painted?

Thanks. They are painted and holding up well this winter.

Brembo? hard to see
Nice X by the way ( VERY TINTED)

Brembos
 

Kirk,
I just saw the pics of your X5 with Brembos.
I was wondering, are those OEM wheels that fit the Brembo Kit with?
Did you need any spacers or anything?

Thanks

Rigo

My humble contribution
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i have a 2003 3.0 is it possible to get angel eyes?

yes. use the search feature and you will have plenty of reading to do.

That body kit is so insane!!!!

Took picture with the camera,so don't judje too hard :-) Will post better pics when take them:noadd: :noadd: :noadd:

ill post some pics soon, i just got everything done

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re-posting after wheel upgrade

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I guess I can update this one too... even though I did add black/white roundels since this was taken.

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three 87s in a row :thumbup:

rides
 

X%

why does the exhaust stick out so far?

We are the best :2thumbs:

Here's my current car, X5 4.8is:

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And a couple of my first BMW, which was a 2002 530i Dinan S1:
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/...5374441421.jpg

Amazing that by changing a few things like, Exhaust tips, Badges, Headlights & Tail lights made my 03 X5 3.0i Sport look younger

Yep. It's amazing what a "facelift" can do!

i had an exhaust system put in. miscommunication occured on how i wanted the tips to look. I'm getting them fixed soon, either bringing these in or getting 4.6iS tips.

Good idea:thumbup:

this is mine with kidney and grill upgraded ithttp://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...o/Image031.jpg
extra my master piecehttp://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...img239-1-1.jpg

I know.... It's STOCK! (so tomba, easy on me with your sarcasm) i know that you poeple know how an X5 3.0 2001 looks like, but I believe that each X is unique with its set of factory options and setup...

I like it this way, and I just want to share with you those few shots after a nice detail today...

Is that a differenct X5 logo on the back? Looks after market>? How much difference do you feel after the DINAN upgrades...Starting my S1 soon

that is the dinan X5 logo..

These are from October. '01, 3.0, Jet Black with black interior (light wood), Sport, Premium, 4.4 grille, 3M clear bra, Dension Icelink ipod integration. 87K miles and bought new Feb '01.

Yep, mtX5 got it right. It is the Dinan X5 logo, went you get your 10 Dinan points to qualify for the Dinan Deck Badge you also get the new X5 badge. I like it, it looks a little sportier.

I notice a huge difference in the 4.8 after all of the Dinan upgrades. The throttle response is better, better shift points, it sounds a little meaner when you step on the gas (don't have the exhaust or x-pipe, yet...). Would I pay the money for the Dinan upgrades again, you bet I would!:thumbup::thumbup:

Plus it is nice witht he 15% off right now! You'll love your X5 a lot more after the upgrades are in place!

:bump:

Look away, I'm hideous!

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...r-seinfeld.jpg

Mine X5 3.0i

That is my X5 imported from USA :thumbup:
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Looks clean! The white is now my favorite for X5s with body colored plastics...

here is my X
 

Hi from Florida something with a twist. Did not want to lose the ride quality so opted for custom paint on the wheels

wow these wheels are real rare, what style are these?

Very unique.

Wheels
 

They are the v spoke 168 they come stock with the vehicle. I loved them and did not want to sacrifice the ride quality so i just had them painted

I do not like when my car is dirty, I clean my X5 about 3-4 times in week.

Purchased July 26, 2009
 

After years of owning SAABs and always buying new, I made a jump to a CPO X5.

2006 4.4
Sport Package
Premium Package
Rear Climate Package
Cold Weather Package
NAV
Lease return according to Carfax
20,500 miles
Asking $36,995
Paid $34,995

It seemed like a very good deal to me. But, I see many posts talking about the low 30's. Nevertheless, I am :D

I added the Intravee II.
Will be adding running boards.
My iPhone 3GS works fine. Much better than my GM/SAAB bluethooth.

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My 2004 4.8is purchased 3 months ago
 

2006 3.0 Jet Black

42k Miles ... Bought for $25,500 ... It was well maintained with all records and the belts were already changed as well . After buying it detailed with Meguiar's Clay , Polish , Wax .

Nice and shiny!!!
 

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2005 3.0
 

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;););););)

Nice ride,I like the black and white theme.

These are Individual v-speiche styling 152

Just some quick shots when I first got her.

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Looks very clean and sharp . Nice and simple but elegant.

nice, very nice :) rims are best :wow: :) but if X was all painted white just like mine , will be better :) that's only my opinion :) :thumbup:

Thanks:thumbup:

WHO GOT THE KEY TO MY BEEMER
 

HMMM I would be repairing rock chips for the rest of my life. Lots of road repair and flying debris on the west coast. So I think the black works well for me since it hides so many chips but nice job by the way!:D:D:D

Just a update on another mod"!
Got these :D OEM 20'' wheels and tires on ebay for a bargain of £300.00 :thumbup:

NICE TOYS...!!!

Thats a terrific price..even if its for part worn tyres.Great find..Well done

Heres Mine

what'd you do to the headlights in the 2nd pic? Amazing!
 

what'd you do to the headlights in the 2nd pic? Amazing!

Looks like a X1 in the second pic
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k..._sDrive18d.jpg

Updated pix of mine....more at my userpage

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2023/...0da2a4d3_b.jpg

Looks great! Did you paint your grilles? Doesn't look like the matte finish...

:DI can see he photochopped the lower front spoiler but the headlights eyebrows are well done..quite convincing!:D

It was matte finish.... Then i painted jet black/ body code.

Yes Yes Yes i used photochop with everything the Bozer hood, Yellow Fogs, 4.6is Spoiler, Coilover look. I have none of that but i wish i did and maybe it will come.

:thumbup:

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Car has been lowered (springs in front, computer lowered in back), has a CAI, and the basic Dinan engine and transmission software. The car also has the LeMans Blue interior trim, factory alcantara, and every other option that was offered.

Edit: Forgot to mention, front resonators removed and replaced with bullet-style ones, and it's probably getting an Eisemann Race cat-back soon.

...So cleannn :bmw: ...Ya got any interior pics with the factory suede/blue trim etc?

Not yet unfortunately. It's pretty clean though for a 66k mile car. It's my first BMW and I think I'm hooked. I can't believe how well this SUV handles either. Oh, and the front plate was there, otherwise it would have never put it on.

nice to see someone else from NJ. Where r u located?

Factory alcantara? love to see some pics of this

you should get the 3M headlight restore kit!

Nice pics.

I live right by Paramus and go to school at William Paterson University.

Yeah, it's the peforated material. My interior looks exactly like this, except with a different steering wheel and no headrest TVs:

http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.562x421.jpg

http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.562x421.jpg

I know it's a factory insert, and it appears to be alcantara. I have been looking to replace the inserts with a matching black perforated alcantara, but with a blue backing so that all of the holes look blue, which I think would tie into the interior nicely, but alcantara does not make it. For now, plans are the exhaust, change all the interior lighting over to LED (ordered), alcantara headliner, and upgrade the sound system, which sucks. On top of it, it has the wiring installed to hook up an SMG wheel, and I have an SMG wheel I will be re-wrapping, and I'll probably do a V1 in the rear view mirror, since Stealth Ones are just too damn expensive and hard to come by now. Anyway, that's a long-term list, since I am in college, but it should all get done within the next year or two.

Looks brand new..excellent.Its one of my favourite colours...

:drool: so very nice. Love the blue trimming, I've actually never seen that before.

I have black alcantara suede with blue inserts, and blue stitching. I'll try to post some pics up as well.

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My Bimmer
 

2004 X5 4.4i with very little mods. - (Xpipe, Staggered Rims, and change the 4.4i emblem to a M.) with Xpipe sounds like a beast but i would love to put the 4.8 exhaust on it to complete the look. hope the pic came out good never posted pic b4

ooooppppsss sorry about the size

I think I posted my pics here earlier ... but here are some updated ones...

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/...g-dsc02698.jpg

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/...g-dsc02696.jpg

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/...g-dsc02702.jpg

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/...g-dsc02704.jpg

Remove that M badge before the flaming starts. . . .

Especially now that the real X5 ///M is on the streets! But if he's in love with it then to each his reach... :dunno:

I think you should take out the ///M badge... Just my .02cents:stickpoke

Great shots! They're all looking good!

My Bimmer
 

Well with the sound of the beast and its not a 4.8is i had to give a meaning to the ggrrrooouuulll:thumbup:

You beat me to it! NEVER, I repeat, NEVER, put an M badge on a non-M car. One of the biggest mistakes a BMW owner can make.If you don't know what I mean, go post your pic with the emblem on an M forum and ask for comments. Anyway, here are a few pictures of our new/used '04 4.4 we picked up last weekend. I've been looking for about 2 months and found it on bimmerfourms. It's almost fully loaded, original owner with records and only 50k miles and one of the cleanest '04's I've seen (and now own).

///M has nothing to do with it :confused: ...

Supercharging your X may give you valid reason but a "groul" won't mean anything when you're at a red light with a performance SUV next you.

My Bimmer
 

Well excuse my ignorance for the ///M badge but:stickpoke I would certainly like to know why it is such a no no to put a ///M badge on a none M -- BMW:( ????

hey ChilliWilli thou have little faith in your Bimmer. -- there is not much SUV out there that can beat a 3.0 bimmer much less a 4.4 or better. I have no fear in my little rocket. :)

Maybe it's a poser or wannabe thing. Trying to represent your car as something it's not. I suppose its kinda like putting a V12 badge on a 325. It doesn't even exist. Besides, there is no such thing as an E53 M anyway... :dunno: But if you like it, go for it.

It's like a transvestite: the outside appearance does not suggest what's under the hood. If it isn't an M, don't put the badges on. Now, let's say you do a swap to say, an S62, then I doubt anyone will argue with that badge on the car.

Dragoncoach,very clean car you have there..Congrats and good luck with it.

I agree.Everyone do what they like and people have to accept it.
Maybe its something that we all go through!I am guilty of removing the 316i badge from my first company car(I was only 24!) and replacing it with a 325 badge!I wouldnt dream of doing it now ,20 years later!
Then a few years later (1987) when I was lucky enough to buy my own M3-E30,I am sure I didnt approve of people sticking an "M" badge on their´s 316i:D

I remember then that the "M" badge was so sought after,that people stole them off cars.

Going back now,even Bmw maybe guilty of sticking and "M" badge on cars not produced by Bmw Motorsport/M-Technik).I am refering to the late 1980s M535i and M635i!Maybe someone will correct me here:dunno:

Also,if it wasnt for the Mazda MX5,maybe the 4.6is would have an "M" badge instead of the "is":p:.

There are a plethora of SUV's that will annihilate a 3.0i and your 4.4i without trying.

FYI...my previous 4.6iS had the Dinan S2 system...my current 4.6iS is well-tuned as well. I have enough faith in my X to not pretend it's something it isn't just because of an "emblem". ///M is far more than just an exhaust growl.

IMO, the only E53 deserving of an ///M emblem is the E53 LeMans V12...another may be member JMH's personalized 4.6iS or those with supercharged 4.6iS'. There are several on this board with superchargers.

As i said...if you're in love with it, that's all that matters. However, besides the fact that your X is labeled something that it's FAR from being, you will invite battles that you're most likely to lose.

Why bother, Chilliwiili:thumbup:

I actually disagree. Performance has nothing to do with incorrectly representing a car.

I'm sure there are plenty of E53's out there that have enough work done to out perform a real x5 M- I see the problem being that no matter how fast or modified the car is, it will never actually be an M. Just call it a fast E53...I guess what I mean, is that no car deserves and M badge if its not an M from the factory.

here is mine ;)

Brought this home yesterday. :D

http://gallery.me.com/migault/100011...12589366070001
http://gallery.me.com/migault/100011...12589366070001

Congrats!
Did the previous owner put the M-power badge in the back?

Take it easy chilliwilli didnt mean to ruffle your feathers!!! I know that there are some nasty Bimmers out there I pick and choose my battles carefully. Anyway my ///M badge is to realy insight some curiosity among those that dont know X5's. My bimmer looks good and sounds Grrreeat and it always spark a discussion. and I never admit its not a M I always say I bought it like that, leave them wondering - hahahah

No feathers ruffled here...just responding to your question. Before you edited your previous post, i believe you asked why or how some feel about badging non M's with an ///M badge? Again, if you like it...

:confused:

I recommend Car & Driver January 2010 issue - Page 88 - comparison of super SUV's.

Nice clean car.Congrats!I am sure you going to get a few comments on that badge!First time In saw an "M-POWER" badge!
Do any "M" cars have this as standard?