New Mods for The Zerochief!
 

This thread will be continuously updated with modifications to my '02 4.4i. Here is the X5 before the mod bug hit.
(Planning: Stag 87's, CIA, Remus, Cleared AE's, Subwoofer, Skid Plate, Tit Trim kit, SMG II w/ paddles, BSW speaker upgrade, video on nav)


http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...NFORMATION.jpg


AFTER:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...592AGAIN01.jpg

Sounds like a good mod list and a lot of fun. Enjoy :thumbup:

Nice set of mods!

Mods Done!
 

:woot: AFE, SMG w/ paddles, Remus & staggered 87's:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...image001-1.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...59aaaccccc.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...1601zzzzzz.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...musX5WORLD.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...SC01233-33.jpg

Wow very nice work. I bet you installed them all in one day eh?

Where did you get the remus and what's the cost?

Bavarian Autosport
 

Bavarian Autosport $1020

http://www.bavauto.com/

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...100_0588_b.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...rochief/88.jpg

Looks good...

why you E53 guys have to tease us E70 guys with all the mods you can do:stickpoke

Great upgrades!

You just sit tight, we are working on some exciting things for you E70 folk :D

Great Mods, Post a sound clip if you can of the Remus

Additional Mods
 

A couple more mods... black grill and cleared AE headlights. Decorative skid plate on order!

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...01261aaaaa.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...DSC01252_1.jpg

SHADOW grilles yuuuuummmmmm!!!

im not gonna lie....your X is probably one of my favorites on here

:thumbup:

Wasnt sure how the black grill would look on silver, it looks great I am going to order mine today!!!

Looks phat! I love the black kidneys and the cleared lights I did the same mods a little while ago. I would love to hear the Remus with the AFE could you post a vid? Thanks

Video/sound project coming up!
 

Soon I will post a video! :thumbup:

New Mod!
 

Installed a wind deflector this morning (simple - about 20 mins). I use my moonroof frequently... great noise reduction (about 50%!) So far, its staying on. :thumbup:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...ioofWIND01.jpg

Nice Mods Zerochief. Nice lookin X as well:thumbup:

Where did you order and how much did it cost if you don't mind sharing?

Decorative Skid Plate
 

Related Thread: http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...lled-pics.html
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...PLATEclose.jpg
I bought mine on Ebay from these guys: http://stores.ebay.com/bavarian-auto...QQftidZ2QQtZkm

You can get it cheaper from Morristown! Ask for a RFQ in the Morristown Forum... talk to Nick.
Looks like you have a 4.6is? ... skid plate won't fit over your spoiler.

Titanium Interior Trim Kit Installed
 

:thumbup:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...f/DSC01460.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...f/DSC01459.jpg

OMG...so many mods!

that titanium kit goes especially well with your exterior scheme :thumbup:

get xenon interior lights!

Where did you get the Titanium Trim Kit from?

Morristown BMW - ask for a quote in their forum

Your right! xenon interior lights coming up! :thumbup:

SES Voice Module Installed!
 

Installed the SES voice module today - works great! Total plug-n-play mod.... microphone is very responsive. I'm impressed. :thumbup:

p/n 84.41-6 913 352.9

Zerochief your mods are nice...wow. I got the Remus exhaust too back in May when I 1st upgraded to my 4.4 from my old 3.0. So much nicer isn't it? I added the Dinan software too but am thinking about their cold air kit vs other cold air kits. What is your take on the one you installed? Did you do it yourself? How do you like it? Here's my baby..Xenons and everything. I agree GET the Xenon interior lights...it will set off your titanium interior nicely!

See ya Rob
http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/x...g?d=1172269917 http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/x...g?d=1172269917 http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/x...g?d=1172269917 http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/x...g?d=1172269917

Nice X Rob... thanks for the feedback. I'm no expert on CAI's... but the magnaforce AFE seems to perform great. If you don't have a CAI, I'd recommend getting one. How's that Dinan software?

looks like zerochief caught the mod bug... So just how many mods have you made over the past few weeks? Your X looks Xcellent!! I have been debating on whether or not to get the titanium trim for the interior - now that you have it in, do you think it was worth the price - my concern with with getting it would be buyers remorse.

Keep up the outstanding work

The "mod bug"
 

Thanks JohnD... yes I got the "mod bug" :bmw: and I caught it from this website! Yeah your right the titanium interior kit was a border-line buyers remorse risk. I'll let you know later!:rolleyes: ... but for now I'm diggin' it :smokin:

ZeroCheif, how hard was it to put the trim kit in? I am trying to decide my next mod and it is a toss up between the interior kit or exhaust

The clear corners look awesome on a silver X. Damn that mod bug. It's a disease :rofl:

The trim kit is easy to remove/install especially if you have some plastic extractor tools ($19 at EAS)
http://www.europeanautosource.com/im...olgen_main.jpg

or you can use a plastic puddy knife. Installing the center console piece is the hardest, but not that bad. Just follow this:
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/i...le-bmw-x5.html

However, I would go for the exhaust first!

Zerochief
Thanks...the Dinan software is awesome. I may go ahead and get their CAI to even out the package but it is costly at about $500 I believe. I am about to mod my brakes with either slotted or cross drilled discs and painted calipers (want maroon but nobody has it so I'll probably settle on silver or black) and I am thinking of the Sirrus Sat module and maybe event the TV module over at Bimmernav or EAS next. Don't know as I don't want to mod it up then sell/trade it...the Cayenne is calling me sometimes! :) LOL

X Pipe installed! :woot:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...sSEPT28013.jpg

Hey Chief,
I guess the mod bug continous huh:rofl: Nice job.

lots of kudos 0!

How do you like the x-pipe in conjunction with the remus? Significantly louder?

I ran the Remus without the x pipe for months... but eventually got around to installing it. The sound is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :zoom: better but not much louder, which is fine.

Related Thread: http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...d-details.html
Angel Eye Mod:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...DSC01255_1.jpg

Clear corners:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n-signal-m.jpg

Thats awesome! Just what I'm looking for! Where did you get the x-pipe from and for how much if you dont mind me asking...

I learned about the x pipe from members ncx and X5Jay on this thread:
http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...highlight=pipe

x pipe supplier: http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts...A2672A0A0.aspx

http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/64210790.jpg

Your car is sexy.

wow that x-pipe replaces the resonators? Thats all I need with the remus?

Yep! :thumbup: ... and a good welder.

Looking good, Zero :thumbup:

I was so close to pulling the trigger on this one as I'm getting a remus but I dont want any welding done to the car. All mods must be reversible. I had the dinan welded onto the 330 and it was a pain in the ass to get back to stock.... oh well gotta pass on this awesome mod... if only it was bolt on like the remus...

Pics of the custom sub installed: More info
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...DSC01287_1.jpg

Bavarian Soundwerks Stage 1 Upgrade

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/im...age/386_dp.jpg

Video on the nav screen :popcorn: More info on this setup
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...f/DSC01493.jpg

I like what you did whit your x. What kind of lights and skidplate are those?

They are OEM lights with the lenses removed and angel eyes installed. The skid plate is OEM also.

iPhone mount added!
 

Mount for iPhone added this week:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...f/DSC01742.jpghttp://www.speckproducts.com/files/i...17488-full.jpg

Picked up the ProClip mount from Tom at EAS. Some modification was required to allow the Speck holding bracket to fit with the proclip. (the Speck holder is made for a belt clip) It also easily rotates 90 deg. :http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=183

I guess you wont be needing that old iPod anymore considering your iPhone probably holds 3x the songs as that old one.

Huh? The older iPod is a 30 gig and the iPhone is only 8 gig. Also the latest iPods are not fully compatible with my dice setup, so I don't use it for music in the X5. I mostly use a 60 gig video iPod for my multimedia needs! :popcorn:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...3SMALL01-1.jpg

A couple more mods! Intrax Suspension Module (allowing the X to be raised or lowered at any speed, any time: Intrax Module Thread

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...f/IMG_0218.jpg

Dinan Strut Bar (I can feel the difference even in normal cornering):

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...f/IMG_0231.jpghttp://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...f/IMG_0229.jpg

Hi mate, x looks mint which wheels do you have ????

BMW OEM replica style 87, staggered.

http://www.xoutpost.com/wheels/wheel/bmw_wheel_087.jpg

hi just some info on the remus exhaust..does it make any kind of performance difference..does it sound better than stock..thanks rob

I've read there is a 5 ~7% HP gain. Yes, the sound is deeper and sounds a bit better to me than stock, especially with an x pipe. Check out the sound clip on my userpage.