I installed an AFE air intake.
Not sure if I'm getting more HP and torque but it sounds wicked cool when it's sucking air. Attachment 54410

Cool!!
I just order a stage 2, it should be here this week :)

Awesome, you'll have to let us know if you feel like you've added any more torque and power.

now clean that engine bay lol j/p

I'm not expecting much, but I'm sure that will sound good :)

@ delviavc2 ...are you talking about AFE stage 2 cai?.
i just saw the thread......I do feel the difference...but not much....anybody has tried " Sprint Boosters" from ECS?..$299...let me know..still thinking if i could see or feel a FULL open throttle

That's correct, AFE stage 2.

As far as the sprint booster, I have it on my Benz it makes a huge diference but the Mercedes drive by wire system is very laggy, the x5 is not that way, I dont think that is going to feel much diferent with the SB.

NIce...congratulation!......should be more fun when yo here that cai suck air....

Designated Driver + Lowered + NGK Plugs + Oil/Filter Change.
 

After the new spark plugs and Juice (oil), then came the fun part...

As FloRida would say "Shorty got low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low"...


My Designated Driver:
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m.../IMG_00571.jpg

B&G Springs + Sport Struts & Shocks = :wow:
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/Untitled.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m.../IMG_01041.jpg

A lil' TLC after the operation:
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m.../IMG_01001.jpg

Next up: 4.6is rear spoiler (Hoping for postman to deliver today), Powder coat the Rims (Gunmetal or Black?), Front Skid plate (body color) and fix my dam A/C.

Hi Cisco,I'm in that same boro... I get gas at that shell station across the way.

I live in YO but I come out to the BX every other Sunday to Fioranos to hand wash my X.

ok,I used go there,now I see myself going to stop&stare hand wash alot...but both are very good...Nice X enjoy,I just put in new headlights thanks to Tom (MrBMWX5) for making them for me,still have to connect AE to separate switch inside but they look great.

@ cisco...that X is hawt!!!..love the flares!...

Changed oil and filter, got my bentley service manual.

Where is "Stop & Stare" located.

Glad Tom helped you, he's a good dude. He guided me to baking mines and installing AE's. My AE's are off now, I think one of my ballast gave out on me. I ordered new ones but just haven't had time to do it.

1749 zerega ave,just off castle hill ave..

2004 X5 3.0 153,000 miles.

Replace all front and rear Shocks with Sachs.

Replaced Rear Ball joints, Rear Control Arms, Rear Guide Links.

Front Right Axle.

Had the car aligned.

What did I do for my E53 today?

I listed it For Sale. http://www.xoutpost.com/classifieds/...w-x5-4-4i.html :saad:

15mm rear spacers.
Clear fender lights.

Oil change..

Impromptu beige latex paint job on the pass side wheel wells and side skirt. Made the start of my day oh so happy.

not all in 1 day lol. probably more like in the last week.
debadged except for new black carbon fiber and white roundels
installed 8000k xenons in fogs
blacked out kidneys
kenwood dnx5190 installed
E70 style shift lever

Within the next week:
Oil Change
Fuel Filter
Trans service
plugs and coils
new depo Led xenons with 8000k angel eyes,xenon and high beams.
order tires for staggered style 87's
plasti-kote 87's black after tire mount and balance
paddle shifter mod on stock heated wheel
etc. etc. etc.
I've been bit by the mod bug apparently!!!!!
:) :) :)

UPgrading to KEYLESS entry...TOday i woke up to a banging noise from my front door from a Cop and told me that someone try to break into cars in our upscale condo lot...theyre were 10 attempts in the development,apparently last night was the perfect weather for them due to heavy rain,I came out and my key hole was drilled to bits but Attempt to get in Failed Glad that OUR SAV protects it from these low life people that does this....

Replaced the Nav LCD screen with a new one.
Replaced the iPod cable with a new one (the clip was busted).

which part number did you order. I'm about to pay them for this too.

AFE stage 2 CAI, very happy, the sound is fantastic!!!:D

Magnaflow X pipe is next :)

What did I do today for my E53? I called her mine for the last time.

I officially passed her on to her new owner tonight. I bought her on Memorial Day Weekend of 2005 and I sold her just a few days shy of Memorial Day Weekend 2012.

Almost forgot, I fixed the "self leveling suspension inactive" it was a blown fuse :)

Re-arrange the spoke of the steering wheel in 15 min :) like so

Before
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn3/tmv75/0118.jpg

After
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn3/tmv75/0195.jpg

Installed new axle assemblies (including new axle seals), HD Bils struts and H&R springs for my 05 4.4.

Next project:

1. Have the matted black trim painted and install Fender Flares from ECSTuning

65110035957

Replaced Signal stalk... OBC now works... Opened the one I pulled from the car and two wires (brown and blue) are cut. Will repair that and put it on ebay :-)

Installed a Magnaflow X pipe, loving the sound of it :)

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...2/8601ed10.jpg

@ delviacv2..who did it in NJ?...can you post sound to it?>...

I will do some recording tomorrow :)

The place is called
Link's Mufflers
382 Haledon ave.
Haledon, NJ 07508.

hows the sound?...any noticeable difference?...its magnaflow?> how much>

Sounds perfect, I feel more power but that could be the AFE stage 2 CAI that I installed couple days ago. It is Magnaflow $62 from amazone.com

Recharged my AC. Half a can non sealant included.

22d1d962.mp4 video by delviacv2 - Photobucket

sounds lovely!!!

thankyou:D

I had my 4.8iS detailed yesterday and quickly parked it in the garage before the rain storm hit. Today I took new photographs. These are the times I hate the thought of selling it!

[IMG]http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/...rSideView2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/...ntExterior.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/...rExterior2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/...tInterior1.jpg[/IMG]

Okay so my iPhone photographs don't do it justice:dunno:

Beautiful.wish my X came close in comparison. Today i fixed the intermidiate brake late and finally got the license plate bulbs to stay on regardless of how many bumps i hit

Put on rear fender flares. Now I need atleast 30mm spacers.

Hardwired the V1 and shot a video of the install. I'll post that later.

Cleaned and conditioned the driver's side rear seats with Leather Masters.

Installed OEM Grocery Bag Holder.

Washed and Wax...

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75...i/a447d8d2.jpg

@ 250k plus miles that looks so beautifull @ fitzuni..

250k? Not sure what are you talking about.

Installed an OEM hitch. It was doable but a bitch. You have to tear up everything to get to things. My MDX hitch install was much easier and well thought from an engineering stand point (installation). For the X5, I recommend the dealer route unless you have a half day to spare. The instructions on this form was a life saver. Thx for those who contributed!

A lil' Modding...
 

4.6is rear bumper spoiler/Exhaust tips:
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...1338167787.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...1338167804.jpg

Front decorative skid plate:
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...1338167825.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...1338167853.jpg


Gotta find a way to get my darn retrofitted AE's to stay on. They come on/off whenever they feel like it.

I will be putting up for sale two (left/right) 4.6is rear spoiler side caps. They are in Saphire Black, have a few scratches.

Look nice, Cisco. The tips look a little too closed to the bumper opening though. Did you bought them from "Spooler" wreck 4.6is?

Thanks. Did buy them from a member on here, not sure if that is his name. About the tips, my rear bumper was hit by a natural asshole that doesn't know how to park and the hit displaced it. I need to remove it and re-seat it. I'm too lazy to do in this NYC heat.

I think that's the one, black 4.6is. I ask about his cat-back exhaust for my 3.0i a day after he chopped those tips off :(

Why did you need to replace your LCD screen?

Dead pixels. Plus compared the the new screen, the old looked more washed out.

VAC Motorsports M62B46 heads are here. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...5/a0ee90fa.jpg

I'll open them up for pics/details later today.

Are you looking for a 4.6iS catback?

Yup. Sent you a PM

Got it and replied.

brb, time to unbox stuff!

pulled apart my pass door panel to "assist" my window in going back up. Apparently there is a issue somewhere.

Regulator.

It still goes up and down fine. But once down, it only comes up like a inch then stops. Seems to have all the power in the world too. Still the regulator?

Teaser pic. :p First person to guess exactly what I'm up to gets a prize.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...inspection.jpg

Seriously, I'll send you a BMW trinket for your X5. It may or may not be tacky.

prepping heads for install? Upping your boost levels? lol I havent been around long enough for any other guess based on just a set of heads lol.

3.0 turbo?

Way the hell more boost. That is what you are doing.

My turn signal replacement and wheel dressing seems banal in comparison.

Strapped a stock E39 exhaust system to the roof rails. Going back to stock mufflers and resonators on my E39!

Man has my dad trashed the X5 in the few months he's had it. :( So many new stains and scratches on the car. Eventually I'll buy the car from him and fix it back up.

What do you have on the E39 before the switch back?

Britalman cans and x-pipe. I loved the sound but should be able to get an easy $1600-1800 for the system. That can be used to do some maintenance and repairs on the car that's needed.

I'll probably do a muffler delete with the stock setup to still retain some of the noise and burble that I have on my Britalmans. My current one is really aggressive and turns heads all the time and a muffler delete is maybe half as aggressive. Perfectly fine with me since I'll have some more money in my pocket.

Installed my stickers.. Attachment 54602

Replaced leaky valve cover gasket, installed new plugs, replaced VANOS with rebuilt Dr Vanos unit. Would have just installed new O-Rings, but without a table vice I was willing to pay an extra $190 for the full unit. Everything went well, and I took my time as it was my day off and I needn't work as if I was on the clock. Currently at 74K.

Installed harmonic balancer after mine seemed out of round. 4.8is is the best car to work on. 1 hour start to finish. Fan comes out in 1 min, on clips. So much more space. Very easy job.

Well today I accepted an offer and the new owner will be picking it up on Monday and driving it to its new home in Colorado.

I really hope I'm not making a mistake since I love this truck so much. I ordered a new car a few weeks ago and it's set for European delivery in September.

My new ride will be a 2013 535i xDrive with Msport and nicely equipped with many other options.

It's been great hanging around this forum for advice and DIY's as well as just understanding my rig more. Maybe if I hate my new car I'll be shopping for another '06 4.8iS

All the best!

installed a amp and sub!

Oil change and fluids top-off, and a full tank of gas.

Removed over 4oz of wheel weights on my front pass tire, rebalanced and replaced with 2.5oz. Still have a shimmy at speed so lower control arm is next.

put on X-pipe and car wash

I just bought this car about a week ago. It's been driving great and everything works.
I parked it out on the patio and the right front tire was down in a small indentation (2-3") now the front suspension is sagging. The passenger side a little worse than the driver's side. The car doesn't have the adjustable suspension option. Will it correct itself? Had the car thoroughly inspected and everything was good. Have ltd warranty from seller.

did you take it to a shop? how do you like the sound, any annoying drone?

and if you dont mind me asking, how much did you spend?

y;eah took it to my local shop..got the xpipe from amazon magnaflow 2.25 for $40 on sale...lol..then took it to my guy at meineke....i couldnt wait no longer for my boy to do it in bronx for cheaper..but with gas and toll it end up making sense to take it to local shop.....no drone..just a nice sound kinda like when you start a v8 it sounds like.......whoooooooooooooooooooooo..really low deep tone...its nice tone.worth every penny
$40 =amazon magnaflow x pipe 2.25
meineke labor ..$125 + 2 pipes=$40......$165.....
he beaded it pretty good and smooth..i was skeptical with meineke's reputation to other stores...but hes good.


http://youtu.be/GwD1x7E-JMw

http://youtu.be/1daM2BqVrY0

Just go to your local muffler shop,I paid $149 installed.

yup...as long as you have the xpipe it will be cheaper.....my boy was doing it for $110..but i couldnt wait a week to put a little smile on my face..lol

Sounds goood... I love cheap mods like this that put a smile on your face and a frown on Prius owners.

Nice....lol

:thumbup:

Flushed the rear and front differential and replaced it with Mobil 75w90 LS fluid. The skidplate was a time-eater. Now, I have to replace those bolts with new ones later this week.

PN: 31101096987

fixed my passenger side door handle, installed a little ambient lighting, installed led fog lights

my new Black/White emblems came today. Ordered a lower right control arm from rock auto, watching my freshly washed x5 get rained on.

Where did you get the rear emblem Dark? Can't find one.

Had my wheels refurbed and repaired the back door handle carrier myself.....again ;-) [IMG]http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/524d52db.jpg[/IMG]

Ebay, out of nowhere they just popped up. I had been searching ever since it was mentioned we have a diff rear size. Had no luck up until recently. Amazon has a bunch but they want a ton of $$ for them.

Link?

FITZUNI - your signature is way too big.

I know need to fix it... Sry

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-NEW-BLACK-AND-WHITE-BOOT-BADGE-78MM-3-5-X5-SUV-SERIES-E39-E46-COMPACT-/251051488173?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM& hash=item3a73d5b3ad

78mm BMW Black/White Carbon Fiber Rear Trunk Emblem Badge Logo Universal New | eBay



i'm only coming up with 3 today and 2 are carbon fibre. Last night , no joke i had at least 15 postings. On a side note what size are our hub centers?

It stalled at stop light. SES with P0011. Had done this two more times this year and I had ordered both camshaft sensors but never got a chance to replace them. Replaced them both but problem is still there.

covered all chrome accents ,car wash,tank filled on both SAV's and blacked out the front..and now empty 0 :bmw::saad:pocket ..

are those spacers on the X5? looks very nice

those are stock so for now 10" front (275's) 11" Rear (315's) ..tomrow spacers come at the back 25mm from ECS HR DRA's...ill try to put them on the x6 too to see how they look and ill move forward with another purchase order if they look good...ill post pic of the x5 with spacers by tmrow

IIRC, X6 has different hub size, front vs rear.

the Rear hub on x6 fits the rear X5..or the other way around..the Front of x5 and x6 has DIFFERENT hub centric due to big brake of the x6....here's what i was trying to do when i 1st got the x6..it looks good with black rims...but i need new front Hub centric i believe..i kinda like the x6 rims on the x5 for some reason..it hug all the space and looks bigger on the x5

I agree the X6 look great.

Replaced the angel eye cover on the headlight, $25
Installed new hose hooks in engine bay. $10
Filled the sucker up, $80

Now I can sleep better at night, priceless.

TNx @ Fitzuni...
Agreed Slickgt1....

plastidipped the kidneys, installed black/white roundels. So anybody need Black facelift kidneys from ECS? PM me.

Installed a OEM aux input.

more ambient lighting.sadly i didnt get the chance to do the last door

Installed rear quarter panel sun shades!

Pics.

Saw a set on e-bay a few months ago, OE shades sides and rear listed by Morristown BMW in NJ. Should have grabbed them.

did a permanent tailight fix and installed led license plate bulbs

Got my Air Con Fixed. Thanks BMW for mis-diagnosing my shit. BMW of MT. Kisco told me it was my compressor, so I bought a new one and air con still wouldn't work. Took it to BB&Z as recommended by Papasmurf and come to find out, it was the climate control unit that had a short and was sending wrong output to compressor. Slapped a used one in and now the shit is freezing. So now I have an extra compressor.

Also took my 87's to Elite Coatings to get them powder coated Gunmetal, get them back tomorrow. Will update with pics tomorrow.

I just picked up #64116923204

put in 22.2 gallons of 93.

did spacers 25mm....
top pic 1 ....before...
2 right side before..left side after

3/4 buttom pic after..

damn your car has a FAT ASS!! (but thas a good look) LOL

Tnx L.....only thing missing is the Diffuser now......

just plastidipped the 3.0i , X5 and rear roundel holder Too match the kidneys.

Spent the weekend installing the Phatbox that used to be in my Audi.

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4265/img1157ti.jpg

Well,
I re-wired my angel-eyes (DEPO headlights), used to be tied to fog lamps but it flickers when off due to LCM test signal.

I tapped the parking light (one click on the main headlight switch), to power an opto solid state relay to activate an ACC (accessory) line to power-up a 30AMP relay (I kno wit's an overkill ratingwise but) that turn the AE on/off. Very clean since I don't need to add aftermarket switch on the dash and no flicker on AE. This rather elaborate wiring cause I want to make sure when engine off the AE is off not draining the batt.

You need to do the "same brand/style rear tire" mod on your X.

Checked the tire pressure all around. Lost 2 psi in 2 months. Not bad.

Gunmetal 87's
 

Powder coated my 87's Gunmetal:

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/IMG_0257.jpghttp://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/IMG_0255.jpghttp://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/IMG_0256.jpg

& removed spacers all around due to broken seized bolt on both my rear spacers:

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...IMG_0252-1.jpghttp://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/IMG_0251.jpghttp://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/IMG_0250.jpg

Anyone know how I can salvage these spacers without damaging them? or where I can send to repair? I contacted H&R and they told me to kick rocks...

Drill a hole through that. Slow speed, metal bit. Go slow, don't burn the bit.
Keep going to bigger sizes till you are closer to the threads. Once you are close enough, take a chisel and collapse the remaining into the new hole.

You can also try screw extractor kit, but that will be a hit or miss.

Chances are you will need to clean up the threads, so you might have to run the threads through with a tap.

Are those 20mm spacers? If so, the OE wheel bolts should have had the 1st thread ground off (shorter length) before installing. When full length bolts are used they bottom out on the hub surface the spacer is mounted on, the end of the bolt mushrooms and the 1st thread is so deformed that it will not back out thru the spacer insert.

They're not, they are DRA 25mm. I used the supplied shorter bolts to mount to rotor then my OE bolts to mount to spacer.

Just double checked the box my spacers came in, they are also 25mm DRAs. you needed to grind approx 1/16" off the ends of the bolts to prevent them from bottoming out on the hub and deforming, I can see by the triangular shape on the end of the bolt in your pic that this was not done, you can also see the end of the bolt was mashed into the hub. H&R told you to go kick rocks because they provide details in the installation instructions to avoid this issue.

I didn't see any instructions in regards to grinding off the ends of the bolts. The only instruction I see are to NOT use an impact gun to torque, to always hand tighten the bolts. And I believe that was the case, the last time I did rear rotors, the idiot probably used an impact gun to tighten ALL the bolts.

There were 2 instruction sheets provided with the 25mm DRAs I installed last year but I noticed the issue when I slipped the spacer into the wheel hub and inserted a bolt thru the wheel and spacer, it protruded a full tread.

about to head out to do the pass side torque arm/ball joint/front brakes and a wash. Also ordered some AE's. Gonna be a productive day I hope.

Drove it. Put some stuff in the trunk. Took out said stuff from trunk. Very productive.

Replaced back breaks, front pads and sensors were done for free, new secondary air mass sensor, new bulb for left headlight, 27 point inspection, oil change.

Fixed some broken stuff (cv boots). Going to fix more broken stuff (rear suspension ball joints) tomorrow.

What does that have to do with your X? :rofl:

Fixed 2 new problems. Replaced the fuel vapor valve (had set a code and set a MIL lamp), and in the process caused the coolant overflow line to disintegrate (AGAIN!). See my other post suggesting my copper tubing fix as a permanent replacement!

bought 2 front tires today..this month was HElla expensive tire replacement from the back to the front......

What brand software?

6-18-12 !52,100 Oil and Filter Change 5w-40, Replaced crankcase breather system and valve cover because of cracks. 1 ignition coil pack replaced (don’t know which cylinder. $1500 total.

Roof rack

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...g?t=1340396259

Wired in my Dice unit and iPod hook up, cleaned my undercarriage and added some SealLube to my oil and shut down my valve cover gasket leak. Great fix worked like a charm and inexpensive. Polished my front lens covers and vacumned my beloved Coco mats.. Oh and added some Wetter Water to my MV F4 cooling system...

"X" Bungee Cargo Strap

• 4 Pk. 24" Bungees (with hooks): $6.89
• 1/4" x 2" Welded Steel Ring: $1.92
• (4) Aluminum Caribeners: 98¢ ea.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...g?t=1340475351

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...g?t=1340475353

That looks like a cool piece of art. :thumbup:

Dtmdan. That is damn smart. Seems like a useful piece too. Can't hurt to have an extra bungee in the car.

Did another alignment. 2nd in six months. Damn NYC / Brooklyn streets. Steering felt a bit off, toe was quite a bit off.

:thumbup:

I agree. Can't take the credit for coming up with the idea though... http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...rgo-strap.html

Just gave my baby a bath
 

Finally had the time to give her a good bath.

looks good armyx5!


cleaned the sh!t out of my interior yesterday, used a bunch of the products from DD including plastic cleaner, Cockpit premium, and Einzsett leather care. Looks like a new interior again. And then I plastx'ed my headlights so they are crystal clear again (stuff works great)

Ask and you shall receive!

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...r/IMG_0554.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...r/IMG_0555.jpg

Thanks Ricky,

I am using the Zaino product and that stuff works wonder. I am almost out and need to re-order some more. I did my inside last week. I have to do the inside and outside on different weeks because I literally spend a whole day cleaning the inside or outside.

Found out i have to pay $547 to get the X back on the road

Bought some all-weathers & Black Ice :cool:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...m/2fa34d2b.jpg


If anyone is interested in buying my OEM black carpet floor mats (front & rear) send me a PM.

How do you like the rubber floor mats? Are they pretty thick? I'm thinking about getting me those exact same ones.

I like em... Yeah they're pretty thick

Installed my 2nd FSU... Will see how long it will last. The last one lasted 2 months.

I have the same all weather floor mats and love them, great fit and great quality! Get them, and they arent expensive either, the best part is cleaning just with some soap and water, air dry them and they are like new!

I let my X watch as I spent over 7 hours this weekend detailing the outside of my E Class :-)
In a couple weeks it will be his turn though...

I told my X that I like its color so much that I...
 

...went in the garage and painted its budy the same color.

1988 325ix LeMan Blue :D

I will paint the wheels silver and trims black to match the X5.
I'm going to install carbon fiber on the hood and roof also.
At the same time, I decided to do a plastic bumper conversion. It should be ready in a couple of weeks.


http://www.angeleyescontroller.com/W...E30frontsm.JPG


http://www.angeleyescontroller.com/W.../E30sidesm.JPG

Just did my first door carrier. :damn:

whats a door carrier?

Door handle carrier** lol

Thinking about painting an extra set of stock black kidney slats Titanium today.

Just curious as to what some of your opinions are... Black or Titanium?

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...tanium_E53.jpg

I did Titanium on mine, I say Titanium!

Not much difference, put the money toward some spacers to lose the hovercraft look.

Yeah, I can always switch back if I don't like it. Titanium look grew on me though.

Well, it won't cost any more than around $10 for paint.
I already have 25mm spacers on the rears (above was an old photo) :thumbup:

I vote for black. So these spacers I have seen talked about everywhere, are they worth the money? Dependable? Good for a DD?

I think so... 25mm H&Rs were $130 shipped for me (from ECS) – looks & handling improved slightly. I've ran spacers on my daily drivers (many different sizes & wheels) and have never had a problem.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...g?t=1339555866
^ Before & After comparison

looks great! makes me almost want to keep my 69s and just throw spacers on the rear (i'm still debating selling them and getting 87s non staggered and running them year round)

hit a palindrome on the clock.

No issues with the H&R 25mm DRAs along with a 10mm ET wheel shift and a 255 to 285 (30mm) tire width increase. Moved the tire sidewall out 50mm a side.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby
I did Titanium on mine, I say Titanium!
Yeah, I can always switch back if I don't like it. Titanium look grew on me though.

Quote:
Originally Posted by TiAgX5
Not much difference, put the money toward some spacers to lose the hovercraft look.
Well, it won't cost any more than around $10 for paint.
I already have 25mm spacers on the rears (above was an old photo)



-----I say Black...it really depends on what color of car you have what would look good...i think titanium goes for CLassy look...as Black goes for Aggressive looks...

----As for spacers,......its costly ($140)..but the smile that gives you when you see your car 200ft from behind..that STANCE....is PRICELESS...:wow:

heres mine....on 25mm rear ....n/a front

yea I gotta say the spacers do look nice. With stock width tires i dont think it would look to bad either.

Nope it actually stands out more now that its like this.

I went to repair a chip in the windshield on my newly purchased X5. The shop turned it into a 6" crack and I ended up paying for a a new windshield cause my insurance didn't cover it.

just ordered an alpine stereo.going to keep spending countless dollars on this sound system until i figured out what kind of fuckery keeps messing with my X

F that noise. They broke it they bought it. I'd be fighting the hell out of that.

true@ dark5yde.....otherwise id tell them to f*kin put it back to the way it was before i brought it to them.

Washed,Wax,Full Tank and installed angel eyes LED Bulb...

Finish the pulleys and belts replacement.

installed my stickers....lol

I loled. Twice.

i did 3x when i opened my mail!>...lol..
my gf doesnt understand....can anybody explain it...lol

Decided on black (for now lol)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...g?t=1341107175

:thumbup: @ Dan

Debadged it this morning.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...g?t=1341154068

should've kept the rear badging and just dipped it. Now ya gotta dip the rear roundel holder. Looks good regardless though.

Well I removed it so the rear was symmetrical, not because of the chrome.

i did that on mine @dark.

yea same here, this was before the black/white rear was ordered

http://i44.servimg.com/u/f44/13/14/47/91/rear_r12.jpg

:thumbup:

now you have to do the badge black too..lol...:stickpoke

I have the badge, just havent done it lol.

:thumbup:

Noticed a loud metal to metal noise and thought my right front cv joint with a torn boot finally gave up.

Come to find out, the guilbo bolts have backed out and one bolt has fell off and causing the centering flange to hit the transmission case every rotation of the driveshaft.

Because the dealer is closed, I cant get the replacement bolts, I'm replacing the outer cv boot. It's a very messy job but not too difficult with the help of studying all the write ups here.

Good news, I thought I was going to have to replace the complete right cv joint, but it's only going to turnout to be a less than $20 job.

Dan your stance with the spacers has me thinking of keeping the 69's on my truck and not going up to 20s fulltime, more 4x4 than show lol.


where did you get your 25mm H&R spacers? ECS is on backorder

Thanks. I got mine from ECS... ModBargains carries them as well, but they're more expensive H&R TRAK+ Spacers BMW X3/X5/X6 You should be able to find some on eBay too.

just did my 10w each Led bulb 20w total....pretty darn bright and you can see during daytime....here it is..it took 1month to get it...if i get bored...maybe ill upgrade to 15w

Looks nice...






[HQUOTE=pnoyako85;884233]just did my 10w each Led bulb 20w total....pretty darn bright and you can see during daytime....here it is..it took 1month to get it...if i get bored...maybe ill upgrade to 15w[/QUOTE]

ayep, those'll reflect back atcha' nicely (shiny tailgates, store windows)..
are they DRL or parking (DRL, me, but we just turn 'em on full-time for the HIDs as we hate the half-hi-beam orange crap)

no they are regular right now(non drl)...i turned off my DRL's cnt get the amber to turn off tho....but annoyingly they blink when i put my alarm on and when they go off..just worried they may burnt out from blingking when alarm goes and when lock and unlock the car.

Made in America - deserves special treatment on Independence Day

took the day off - spent 6 hours - wash, clay, polish & seal

Attachment 54957

Jet Black isn't easy to keep clean, but nothing looks better after a day under a Porter Cable