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Originally Posted by SILENTx5

Nice ride bro!! I'm from Queens too. What part of queens you from???

Give it a drop via DIS. Here's a link to give an example of how it would look:

http://www.xoutpost.com/showthread.ph...&highlight=DIS

THANX FOR THE COMPLEMENTS. I'M ACTUALLY IN EAST ELMHURST BY LA GUARDIA AIRPORT. THE DROPPING VIA DIS LOOKS GOOD BUT WITH THE AERO KIT AND THE UNDERRIDE GUARD IS A BIT RISKY AS IT IS I HAVE TO RAISE THE VEHICLE WHENEVER GOING OVER BUMPS BECAUSE OTHERWISE IT HITS THE GROUND AT THE FRONT END. BUT IT DOES LOOK GOOD ONTHE LINK .

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Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

Oh my! That is an eye catching X5. I would suggest Euro clear front headlights so that there is no amber on the corners. I think it is a much cleaner look, particularly on Imola Red where the amber tends to clash, IMO. I would love to see how the titanium trim pieces look since you replaced the matching red ones. Nice contrast?

My $0.02: Don't chrome those wheels. I think chroming them will make your ride look too pimped out. Believe me, you will be getting lots of looks in that hot Imola Red as it is. I think the underride guard takes away from the look of the front end, especially with the smoothness of the aero kit. I'd remove it. I'm sure someone here would love to buy it. ;)

THANK YOU FOR THE ADVICE, ACTUALLY THE EURO HEADLIGHTS IS ONE OF THE THINGS I'M VERY INTERESTED IN DOING, BUT I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GET THEM. I KNOW I SEEN THEM HERE ON X5 WORLD, AS A MATTER OF FACT SOMEONE FROM CANADA MENTIONED THAT THEY GOT THEM STRAIGHT FROM GERMANY VIA DHL I WONDER IF I COULD DO THAT?

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Originally Posted by Intel55

ouch my eyes.....

anyway.

1) pcm tuning
2) resonator removal
3)tint

can u explain the PCM tuning. i went to digi-tec, but can't read german. any other sites?

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Originally Posted by broknlgs24

can u explain the PCM tuning. i went to digi-tec, but can't read german. any other sites?

http://www.kellenersusa.com/index.php
and Dinan

The tuning changes the fuel map curves, leans out a lil bit, gives a lil more timing, changes shift points and probably line pressure for firmer shifts. Also, it takes off the speed limiter.

Basically, the pcm changes tunes the pcm more towards performance and less towards fuel economy.

I noticed you said you do not want to void warranty. If this is true you only have one option to modify your X5. It is DINAN. There website is
WWW.DINANBMW.COM. They are the only aftermarket company that will not void factory warranty. And the dinan parts and sold and installed at BMW dealerships. I have the Dinan exhaust and love it. I am getting the throttle body next. Those 2 are good for 16hp. Be careful with removing the resonater you may looe bottom end power . I was going to do it then changed my mind because i did not want to lose performance. Also Dinan is coming out with a coldair intake and mass flow sensor very soon along with Engine and transmission software for the computer.
If you want it to handle better get the Dinan Camber plates and strut bar. It is an incredible difference in handling.
Be careful of lowering your ride hieght using the air suspension computer because it will definately void waranty.

Also i would definately get the front clear lights. That is what your X5 needs next.

Also get the dvd player tv tuner and rear view camera. I am getting this very soon. Get it from modweekend.com that is where i am getting it they are right in newyork

By the way i love the way the aero kit looks on you 4.8 it looks awesome.

If you have anymore questions feel free to PM me.
Thanks

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Originally Posted by FULANITO

THIS IS MY X AFTER A WEEK OF OWNERSHIP!!!

Amazing car. Wish I could get my hands on a 4.8 :D just too expensive over here :tsk: Even the dealer hasn't got a 4.8 to test drive :mad:

Being in Europe, I would suggest the clear head lamps. In my opinion, they are really cool. I agree with lowering that baby!!! Not too hot on the aero kit though, but I guess that is just my opinon.

PLS forget about the chrome those wheels!!!!!!

Getting a car like this, you must have some other interesting ride/s under your belt. Tell us!!!

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Originally Posted by DINANM3

THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION. ACTUALLY I AM GETTING THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM INSTALLED IN THE HEADRESTS TOMORROW AND I WAS ABOUT TO ORDER THE TV-ON-NAV AND THE REAR CAMERA, BUT NOW I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION, WHICH IS THE BEST OPTION FOR TELEVISION ON NAVIGATION?
AS FAR AS THE CLEAR LIGHTS I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GET THEM I WOULD PREFER THEY WERE ORIGINALS FROM EUROPE BUT THAT'S LOOKING TOUGH, MAYBE YOU KNOW ABOUT A PLACE ICAN GET THEM AT.
ALSO, I LIKE THE DINAN PARTS BUT THAT'S ONE THING THAT PROBABLY WON'T FLY WITH THE WIFE, THANX ANYWAY.

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Originally Posted by Ajogu

ACTUALLY, MOST DEALERS IN NEW YORK DON'T HAVE ONE EITHER FOR TEST DRIVE, THEY ONLY ORDER THEM AFTER THE CUSTOMER LEAVES A NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT.
AND NO THIS IS ACTUALLY MY FIRST BMW AND THE ONLY OTHER CAR WORTH METIONING IS MY 2004 INFINITY QX56, BUT THANX FOR THE PROPS.

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Originally Posted by FULANITO

Here you go. A couple of members have bought from this seller so at least you know he's legit. Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

A member on this website is involved with modweekend.com
He knows all about the tv nav stuff. His screen name is triple X5 i think he is a board moderator also . He is the guy who is going to do all that work to my x5 soon. PM him. He is very helpful.