Thanks. Yes, I think it is thicker then the OEM one that goes through the aero bumper. That looks like a 2" or 2.5". The one I got is 3". I think it looks very mean. The only slight downside, I think, is if you look closely at the pics you can see the brackets underneath. Makes it definitely look like a bolt-on. I had to paint the bolts with a light coat of black RustOleum paint. They were bright silver, obviously. Still have to paint the underneath ones as well. I'll do that after I re-tighten everything after a few days of driving. The bracket is very visable in the pic below.
This was apparently made for the X5 since the installation instructions actually said "2003 BMW X5 Bull Bar". Mine is a 2002, but I wasn't worried about that.

I got from the reasonators back but had to cut and weld.


http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...silencers.html

Powers1, nicely done. Never saw that thread of yours (I was MIA). And I love the aggressive treads on those fat Toyos.

thanks :thumbup:

Looks awesome.

Considering that man is the reason I play bass, it would be a little difficult not to notice one of the only men who had a mop of hair like that and a head on a swivel. I'm just sad I never got to see him live since I was too young.

Yeah, playing Anesthesia or any other Metallica song while driving just leads to bad bad things.... "Oops, I seem to be going 100. I'm sorry officer, but listen to this great jam!" I don't have a bullbar to push people out of the way either ;)

Hi NervX5 ! Where did you buy this bar (3"pipe) can you direct me to...the site or ??
How much total came to ....( please answer if this question is sound proper to u)
Regards Johnni

I first saw Metallica in 1987 at Giants Stadium as a senior in high school. Just missed Cliff by 2 years. Cliff Burton, Geddy Lee, and Steve Harris were pretty much the reasons I started playing bass. Do you have a band link or anything like that?

Johnni,
I just emailed you a private message with the link since I'm not sure if it's allowed to post vendor website links on this board.
Good luck with it.

Thanks :thumbup: