Exhaust looks tits man. I would say just get the 4.6is / 4.8is exhaust trims, the big hole gets cleaned up a bit with those but the big hole doesn't look bad. Or try trimming your stock exhaust cutout pieces first to see if those can look clean.

Thanks man, can't wait to dump it in the weeds like yours, I love that stance you have! Unfortunately I'm gonna have to do mine the more expensive way via coilovers since I don't have front air bags.

Some new pics :popcorn:
http://www.teashare.net/i/00000/5nes205xclvu.jpg
http://www.teashare.net/i/00000/b8ebdvb7w9y2.jpg
http://www.teashare.net/i/00000/z63mpmzufcgw.jpg

^ looks awesome - like a BMW brochure!

Nice color. Looks good.

+1. Nice color!

Random pic with my iPhone and playing with an app.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psb769ccd7.jpg

Nice and rare colour,never seen one in real life and I work at a Bmw dealer ..
The photos are amazing,very impressive..congrats:thumbup:

The wheels are growing on me on the 4.8is, I didn't really like it from the other angle in the different pic... would look even better with 20mm spacers on the rear.

Tomas, What photo editing software do you use?

Just got the moldings painted Le Mans Blue to Match. What do you guys think?

Its also for sale in Tampa Bay area if anyone is interested.

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BMW X5 4.8is by MPowerPhotography, on Flickr
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BMW X5 4.8is by MPowerPhotography, on Flickr
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BMW X5 4.8is by MPowerPhotography, on Flickr

XVII, are those 325s out back or 315s? Looks W I D E

Running 15mm on them now. Waiting for a set of DRA 30mm. The wheels are the same spec as style168, BTW.

He's got 25mm spacers on the rears IIRC, they look to be 315s though

Saw this color yesterday on the highway. GORGEOUS color in person.

315s with 25mm spacers

Wow

Perfect :thumbup:

^Thanks Dan

It looks good,looks like it came like that from factory..very neat and tidy:thumbup:
Hang on!When you say you just had the trim painted,do you mean physically or photochoppedly ?:rofl::rofl:

I love the Maroon!

^It's Mahogany, and only available in 00-01

Painted. I don't know how to photoshop.

2007 X5 4.8i Sport
 

E70 X5 M Star Spoke 275 21"

It looks good man I like it:thumbup:

I like the painted moldings as well :) Of course, I'm a bit biased as I have mine painted as well - although yours looks a lot better then mine! GLWS

Exhaust looks great - I really like the look of those tips. Can you post up a video with the sound?

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Here she is. 2005 3.0d Sports :) Had her for 2 weeks

Looks great!
The diesel X5's have the best combo of heaps of torque with fantastic fuel economy! IMHO ...

I can agree with that :thumbup:+ loads of power economic upgrades too ,since its force induction!:D

Here is my little slice of Heaven.

http://www.chestateedesign.com/car1.jpg

http://www.chestateedesign.com/car2.jpg

Clean!

One of the Babies....

:thumbup::thumbup:

^^Love it!

New 23" AC Schnitzer Type VIII Forged 3-pc wheels (front 23x11", rear: 23x12")
 

^Screen name and picture don't match ;)

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Inherited this bad boy from my uncle.
2001 4.4l E53
It is a little dinged up, but I plan on fixing it up.
So far I put back the OEM rims on it, a matte black grill, and a K&N air filter.
I might want some angel eyes and also need to change up the rear lights, thinking about LED.
I'm thinking about plastidipping the rims black to match the trim as well...
I want to do some more classy mods to it, let me know what else I should do!

Looking good! Maybe you should install some Angel Eyes!:thumbup:





Regards:
Gergő

Man,i'm following your X's for a very long time,so clean job,keep it up!;)

Hi Everybody!
I Figured i show you guys my "little" baby.

Regards:
Gergő

mmmmmmm nice!

Thank u

Took Some Shots From Clients Area...


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^ that looks great ajp340!

thanks bro, she's a beast!!!!

Mike you are the king of "field shots" man, she is looking sexy as always!

The X had a great day on Bimmerfest!:thumbup:

^Full report with other Xs pictures too.

New to this Forum!!

What do you guys think of my X5? I recently tinted my windows and plasti dipped my rims! I just wanted to see how black rims would look but im thinking about actually getting real black rims.

Anything else i should consider doing to my ride!

The possibilities are endless depending on your budget, windows and wheels look good! Did you do the fronts at all? I'm not really a fan of when the tint shade front/rear don't match but that's just my opinion.

:xoutpost: Dilbarsc92

I'm not a fan of black wheels on light color car without separation, such as polish rims. I do have charcoal color wheel but the rim is polished to separate it from the tire.
I can't see the front kidney grills, but if you haven't do it, they need to be black to match with your theme.
The NW always has a place in my heart. My parents and brother still live there in Seattle.

10 yrs old, over 170k miles, never seen snow or ice.

Bmw x5 4.6is
 

Custom European Fenders with AC Schnitzer viii forged racing 23'S

I feel that the Wheels are way to Big for the X5 the brake rotors look way to small now...i would want to see this in 20" maybe it will give more stance and appeal..IMHO

Come on my wheels are not redonkulous. Here is better picture

to each his own, in my opinion the wheels and the painted window trims make your X look like it's auditioning for the next Lil' Wayne video however

:iagree:

I like the wheel design, but they are too big for my taste. The painted window trim and pillards hurt the X appearance.

Too big for my taste too, Big wheel mod must be done with BIG brake pkg to look right. More then a 1.5" gap between caliper and wheel looks ricer.

All the black trim painted blue for a monochromatic look would help.

Really nice clean X!
Actually i love that gunmetal rim,with this blue,but like the other guys said,those rims are way too big,i prefer 20" too,even 22" i big..
But you should paint those window trims to gloss black,because only lil wayne would like these blue trims:D..

Anyway,it's a clean X,in a good condition,nice rig!

So i think you should paint the trims,mirrors,and stuff like that,to gloss black,it would look amazing with this blue!:thumbup:


Regards:
Gergő

Here is a pick of my x5m with 24 Vellano 3pc 24x10 24x12

I'm not a huge fan of the wheels, but you've got a 4.6is and X5M so you are cool in my book!

I like the X in blue. I think it goes well with the 4.6 theme. Good choice!

Did I miss the part where you asked for opinions on your wheels?

My goodness that's a lot of mass

I thought the same thing when I saw the pic. I am OCD about unsprung weight and got staggered 19s that are only load rated to 680 Kg each (5984 lbs GVW max), the rear tire/rim assy is under 50 lbs each. The downside is I have to mount the OE wheels/tires when I tow with a loaded truck. Pic in post #1562.

This is not a lot of mass the wheels are fully forged centers and barrels with titanium nuts and bolts. The fronts wheels weight 36lbs and the rears only 39 lbs.

Stock X5m Wheel Weight Data
Front Wheels
Diameter: 20"
Width: 10"
Offset: 40mm
Center Bore: 74mm
Weight: 39.3
Manufacturer: Borbet Germany
Tire Size: 275/40R20

Rear Wheels
Diameter: 20"
Width: 11"
Offset: 35mm
Center Bore: 72.4mm
Weight: 41.1
Manufacturer: Borbet Alabama
Tire Size: 315/35R20

Those weights are wheels without tires. The D'lop Sport Max in 315-35-20 weighs in at 46 lbs tire alone. Tire/rim assy is around 85 lbs.

Not to mention, the further away the mass is from the center, the more force it needs to change speed

Not saying its the end of the world or whatever, to each their own and all. If you dig the wheels, rock on. :)

I agree. If you like the look that's all that matters.

Did some new photos of the Baby
Hope you like it :popcorn:

Nice...is that Space Grey?

I quite like the look, but a bit too much silverstone 2 IMO :) Good job on both Xs :thumbup:

Thanks:thumbup:

Tested out my new lens the other evening.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3678/9...c1db71a0_h.jpg

Dan your X looks like it's finally complete, gorgeous!!!!!


Literally needs nothing! I'm so close to completion on my exterior as well, I can almost smell it! (headlights are the last item left to "update")

Thanks man, in my eyes it still needs rear flares (and then spacers)... but I'm quite happy with it currently. :thumbup:

I disagree but maybe that's just me, I feel like the E53 looks perfect with the staggered 20s that are flush to the fenders without spacers.

The fender flares from the 4.6/4.8 are ok I guess when the front and rear valances are added, but I feel like they look too much like an "add on" especially when there are no flares on the front. Then if you have the rear flares and stock 20s you need to add spacers out to flush the wheels up with the fenders.

I still say perfection, especially that we have 3.0's .....

Hey guys!

Sorry,but i forgot my pasword for a few weeks...:rolleyes::dunno:

Carl: I love your X,it looks great with the lowering,actually i followed you on Instagram too,i think..:thumbup:

Dan: Your X looks Clean,And stock,love it,maybe the spacers would give it a more agressive look,but i like,that it's just simply clean,no after market angel eyes,and stuff like that..;)

Gatster: Sorry man,but i don't know what kind of grey is my baby,if it's important,i'll check it for you,let me know,if it is!

Actually,every time i walk next to my X,i can't stop to do a picture..
(Some of you know's this feeling,i'm sure :D )

My X,in big city life:

nice x.. however dont be a douche and park on the handicap unless you really need to...

for some reason I see a lot of highend cars that do.. if your afraid of dings park farther and walk. I would hate to see a veteren with no legs park farther get his wheel chair out, just so you can enjoy pics of your x..

If your not in America you can choose to disregard this. I dont keep my mouth shut when I see this happen in real life either.

My X5
 

I picked this up a while ago and have loved it since day one

Thanks man,yeah,you're right,but i parked like this only for a few minutes,just for the photo,i'm not that dickhead:rolleyes:



Regards:
Gergő

Tsr: Your X is really mean on those rims,cool!:thumbup:

Looking good tsr76. Show more pics.
I have yet to wash my iS and do a pic whoring since I bought it in June. Way too busy with the distracting toys in the garage right now. Trying to finish my Straman verTT for ZNationals show.

4.8 flares with mud flaps? I like the look of this.

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Le Mans blue diesel with 168's, running boards, arches, and sport package? I'm in love!

Those mud flaps look to me like they are part of the flares, I like them.

I have always liked how the running boards help tie in the wheels with the overall paint scheme. Nice X!

On the black one I reposted above? Any idea where to pick these up? I havent come across these before.

Don't have a clue. I assumed they were universal aftermarket mud flaps modified and attached to the flare so they followed the contour of the wheel well.

Check with the Aussie guys....many of the pics I've come across from down under have those kinds of flaps as well.

any recommended places/forums to check first?

Maybe leave word in the Australian section?

thanks, completely forgot about the regional section.

I feel that those mudflaps the Aussies have are similar to the IKEA cutting board ones Subbie guys use. Basically, it is a pretty thin plastic board that they cut to fit. It secures using the stock plastic rivets on the car.

This thread was several pages deep. Having seen a few new owner threads in the past few weeks, figured it needed bumping.

Fresh pic of the X with new/refinished brake system........

Your new rotors look great TiAgX5. Where did you get them?

2 Front 2 Rear Powersport Drilled Slotted Disc Brake Rotors | eBay

Went with Cool Carbon pads from BavAuto....

Cool Carbon Performance Brake Pads

My X5 right before I sold her
 

I think these pictures were enough to lure potential buyers in:D

What brand headlamps are those? They look great!

^Those are DEPO headlights. Pricey!

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psaa3d777b.png

Yep, DEPO. They were on special for $599 for the set, from EAS.
I reuse the OEM ballast and Xenon bulbs, plug-n-play there, as far as angel-eyes, I created a small FET op-amp amplifier to tap the park-lamp switch (the one you use to turn park and main light), very clean just like newer BMW in look and function.

Super clean look. Could be a shot from a BMW catalog were it not for the HREs and roof rail delete. Nice look TMV.

Thank you TiAgX5

Does anyone know who makes the headlights for the silver x5 in this post? Also where to buy? Thanks

Does anyone know who makes the headlights for the silver x5 on post 952, page 96? Also where to buy? Thanks

**Gulp** Beautiful pic man!

^Thank you, S.

Look like the Spyder on my old 3.0
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps34b59171.jpg

tmv is right the member on page 96 has the Spyder headlights on his X5 (the silver one)

TMV, great pictures and great looking X.

^Thank you sir. There're more to come when time allows for editing. I'll have a pic-whore thread as promised.
Too busy yesterday picking up an 03 Topazblue/black DINAN 540iA. I'll have to part with my Anthracite E39 soon.

Other than upgrading my headlights, I have all the stuff, just need to complete current Honey do project. I am ready to do some beauty shots but haven't found a unique backdrop.

Did you say Topaz 540 <3

I have a soft spot for that color obviously :)

;) need some TLC, but worth it.

what used Bimmer doesn't my friend? then again for the OCD - enthusiasts we are, any Bimmer we buy used needs TLC! For the average person, they can buy a used car and be happy with it (broken IHKA buttons and all) lol!

^You can buy my Anthracite E39 which doesn't need any TLC :D
Funny you mention those buttons. This one is missing a couple with 3 broken ones too.

IHKAbuttons.com was my first stop when I bought my X with 2 broken buttons lol!

Just got a paint job on her. I went from Alpine White to a custom Frost White(eggshell look with blue pearl). These pictures where taken with my phone right after I picked her up from the shop. I will try and take better pictures tomorrow.

Wow looks great!

You guys are making me wish I hadn't gotten a black one ;)
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Here is mine.

05/2004 Production
4.4I Sport
Cold weather
Premium
Sport packages
18" wheels

Has a few minor issues, but I stole the thing from a dealer so I'm not complaining. It runs like a champ, I've been fixing the small nagging issues (minor leaks etc..) as time allows. Body is flawless, interior looks brand new which were my number one buying points. I can do any mechanical work thrown at me, body work is another story.

My Exact color of my Old Car…

Olivin Green Right?>

Congrats!.

Its sterling gray.

Nice color and like the wheels!

I'm not all that high on the wheels. I'd prefer the staggered 19" set up. The 18's are great for tire prices in comparison though. I just wish the previous owner installed the correct tire size.

It has 235/60/18 all the way around, it should have 255/55/18.

Nice ride! Digging the black kidneys.

X looks mean.
Skip the 19" and go to 20". Look better and tires cost about the same. 20" tires are easier to find too.

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2006 BMW X5 3.0d - BONE STOCK -

RBN EcoTune - 250 hp 650nm
Custom Cat-Back Race Exhaust
Style 300 Wheels - 22 inch
LED Led Marker, HID Conversion
LED Interior Lights
Smoked out Tailights
99% tint on windows

4.6is kit still on the way(waiting for a while)

Great camera work!

Wake Up, guys! :-) We are waiting for your photos! :-)

Show us your X5!!
 

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https://vidd.me/25V
Loving my sparkles^^^

Modified Driver/ Barn Tunned

err sry its IG pic format

http://photos-g.ak.instagram.com/hph...10812287_n.jpg

then 2 weeks later

http://photos-e.ak.instagram.com/hph...57117058_n.jpg

Whats going on with the Headlights and window tint?? Wheels Are M5 wheels?

..

hey pare...

pinoy ako too!

headlights...well came with car...pretty nice..
but my drivers has condensation

tint is a lil crappy..the 2nd pic is just a bad shot from far away


i believe they are M rims...i forgot what style..

Hahha ayos bro!!
Twinspoppa
Eugene

Are pinoys here too.. Lol

Just did a $35 makeover
Plasti dip wheels
black roundels
Next up is a slight drop with most likely eibach springs
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After a much needed wash!

http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/t...psisasiewt.jpg

Roof rail delete. 👍👍👍👍 only works and look better on dropped cars

Pnoy, what are those rims called? Sizes as well?

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Yep! I chucked mine with the intention of them never going back on. Even filled in the holes & resprayed the roof....no plastic caps here baby!

http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps43cc1b43.jpg

Hahaha.

May think of putting a roof rack on mine lol. Lol

That is one PROPER drop and one PROPER roof rail delete.

S, I don't care how expensive they are I have to invest in the running boards someday, the look is too exquisite! I'll also be lowering the X this weekend I believe after checking out your stance, haha

Very nice!!:thumbup:

Rb are u catching the bug. Lol. How far down??? Lol. I measured mine. It settled at
26" front
26.5 rear

Nowhere near as far as you, maybe 3/4" at most lol.

Sounds like it settled perfect stance to me I'm glad to hear :thumbup:

Thanks to you!!!

What can I say after spending 6 months fixing my air suspension when I bought my X I have become slightly the EHCII connosieur here lol

Where are you boys measuring from? Im curious where my heights are to y'all now!

Bottom of rim edge to the bottom lip of the fender S, let me know what your heights are!

Ride height is about 27 1/4" F & R (+/- 1/8"). Access mode should be about an inch below that ...but I haven't measured it yet. I can also use "drop" function which puts me at 5% of my ride height. (Tires tuck with that! Lol)

That pic I posted of the X beside the building a few posts back is my access height.

That's about what I will be setting mine too, 27 1/4 is about stock access height on sport models.

Visually it's the height that keeps the wheel gap around the tire pretty much even. Any lower and the tops of the tires start to look too close and too "aftermarket" IMO. I would also be concerned with damaging stuff on anything but smooth roads if I set me normal ride height any lower. (Aaaaand our roads are poop here!!!)

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Some may disagree, but I can't stop smiling :D
Tchwenty Fauxs

Ok Lil Wayne

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Modified Driver/ Barn Tunned

24's aren't something you see very often....so kudos for taking a different route than most. Kinda ruins a 4.6 IMO....but then again you know what they say about opinions! :).

Edit: what sidewall are you running? 25's?

When I first picked her up I wanted to go fast. Soon after that, I started realizing my Miles Per Gallon started turning into Gallons Per Mile. My spirited driving days have slown down but I enjoy the luxury to get where I need to in a pinch still.:thumbup:

I like to just cruise in it now. I knew true enthusiasts would frown upon daring to do this, but you won't see another like mine! Pictures don't do justice, for some reason I get more compliments from the >40 club :dunno:

Take it easy fellas's! I still have the 87's in the garage!

All tires are 275/25/24

Rims that size..(each their own i guess) you would def need a BBK to fill that gap...
But yeah...I guess you got the grunt to move that extra weight around

Some things cannot be unseen... smh...



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Since lowering ride height is about lowering center of gravity, appearance or filling more of the wheel wells and different size rims and different size tires change one or more of those goals, seems to me the constant would be to measure from the bottom edge of the wheel well to the ground?

BC, using the ground to fender would result in a ride height that was dependent on tires. Measuring from the edge of the wheel to the fender results in suspension height excluding the possible (slight) variance from different tires. Of course I should mention that since we're all on 20's this method is kind of an "assumed shorthand". It wouldn't be as easy to apply it across different diameter wheels.

No xpert, but less low profile tires fill up more wheel well cat hideouts...all other things 'being equal'.

There was a long ago poster, flew recon/comm planes for the Air Force, that put 18" 'tall'/less low profile snow tires on a set of winter wheels: large as in 275/70R 18, or something like that, and they filled the wheel wells completely.

Very difficult to 'fill the well' with the common 45 or 40 series profile tires, regardless of wheel size, imo.
GL, mD

Got off topic... :(

I'm just passing along the measurement figures and specifications according to BMW so that when we measure our "ride height" the control factor is the same and we can measure according to wheel size.

Of course BMW is assuming we are all using stock tire sizes lol

I understand keeping your 17" tires is an asset of yours. I respectfully understand the opportunity cost in your decision. However, I am SMDH at your opinion as you would state...as I am a proud owner of my X5. This thread is stated "Show Us Your X5!!". If you're interested in my style 87 wheels, PM me for details.

As a non american i Kinda like it! you just need some thicker tires, would look better with a few mm more in the sidewall

Clayed and waxed before it hit 100F
 

Got up at 6:30 to finish it up. Getting hot in the Bay Area!

:iagree: After I kept looking at them, that's the first thing I thought... Next time

Drove it. Towed the caravan down to a friends park for the weekend. Chilly, but always good to get away.

Yes, tire height would make a difference, that is part of my point.

From what I read many of those asking what to do want to achieve a look are referencing another X5 pictured in a post. Even if they are not, the goal is almost always how to lower the vehicle and fill the wheel wells.

If there is any variation between rim size or tire size how low the vehicle is or how much the tires fill the wheel wells will differ. Don't know about anyone else but I am always surprised how big a difference a small change appears.

That said, I can't think of a lowering option that either the drop is not stated or the method is not adjustable so my point is meaningless in the end, just thought if was worth mentioning.

2006 x5 4.4i Got her a year ago and could not be happier! She came with 84k miles on her which I don't think is bad for an 06.

Looks good!

Just bought it a few weeks ago, replaced the 57's with Some nice Style 87's, modified the headlights.
2002 3.0, Sienna red.


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^Look good. Need spacers for the rears.

Nice looking umnitza rings!

Congratulations. Looks new.

Thanks everyone, and yes I definitely need some spacers for the rear.

Shop queen!

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Looks great!

Thanks BC!

Looks pretty good right at home in it's natural habitat, don't it!? :rofl:

Gorgeous S!

red looks good on the x5,don`t see to many around.:thumbup:

Thanks! :)

On our way to drop off the kids to Frost Valley Camp up in the Catskills...

Recently added...
- Smoked side marker lights
- D2S OSRAM Xenarc 66240 Nightbreaker Xenon Bulbs
- Refinished headlights
- Front thrust bearings and rods
- ECS Geomet cross drilled & slotted rotors w/ Hawk HPS pads
- Toyo Tires

172,000 miles

How do you find the Osram Nightbreakers? I nearly bought a set but wasn't convinced they would be white enough

I bought these for the brightest output. I'd have to say, they are very white when warmed up.

Osram Nightbreakers can be bought at The Retrofit Source, among other sources, but I tend to trust TRS since they sell genuine and there are SO MANY fakes out there

Yea. Lightwerz gets it from TRS.

Caesar is the man, no issues ordering from him either :)

Looks great!

That's where I was planning to buy them from. I just bought a an order from TRS for a retrofit I'm doing for a friend and was planning on ordering some nice D2S bulbs to upgrade the OEM x5 bulbs at the same time as shipping to Australia is not cheap.....but then I realise I don't even have an x5 yet and that I should probably concentrate on that first......haha.

Looks good in any habitat!

Ever used the CBI's?
I have to replace my bulbs sometime this summer
Night breakers as I understand, they replaced the SVS..
At 4200k I tought they will have a hint of yellow...that's why I'm shifting more towards 5000k CBI
Let me know thanks!

Ive been on the fence between the NB and CBI's... I wanted the most lumens as possible and went with the NB. They are actually very white. I haven't noticed a hint of yellow but then again, i've only been concern about the light output from the driver's seat.

I've been very happy with the brightness, but I'm itchin for a little blue. Right when you start the car... it's hard to see the blue turn to white! LOL I might consider the CBI's in the future.

That was my dilemma exactly

I asked TRS which they preferred for output and their response was 'it's a coin flip' so I reckon CBI is the way to go

FWIW, Personally I found the CBI hard on my eyes over long drives....they don't cope well with the increased blue and found my eyes straining when trying to discern terrain at the edge of the cuttof. If you want maximum usable light on the road go with the SVS (or whatever its replacement is).

As the boys at TRS pointed out though it's pretty much down to personal preference. :thumbup:

For what its worth, after about 50 hours of burn-in, NB's and any 4300k bulb tends to settle around 4500k which is perfect, the initial "yellowness" of the bulb dies off.

My Philips 85122's were replaced last year and look amazing now once they have some burn in time on them.

2001 x5 sport 5speed manual
 

3.0I
Lowered on bc racing coilovers
5speed manual

Looks Great!