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calix5fan 04-04-2007 01:33 PM

Is this the same E70 Aero Kit ?
 
I hear prices from $2,500 to $4,000 on this forum for E70 aero kits. Isn't it the aerokit listed at the link below? Why the significant price difference for just paint/installation? http://kellybmw.oemdealer.com/x5-aer...1880_19635.php

Atsound 04-04-2007 02:10 PM

Bingo! That's the E70 Aero Kits. Good find and great price.

Kewl X5 04-04-2007 02:24 PM

I saw an E70 with the aero kit last weekend and it does make it look better. It was a space grey E70.

chris24 04-04-2007 02:59 PM

anyone ever see one on a black 4.8i?

kyhaynes 04-04-2007 04:38 PM

Not sure why there is a huge gap in prices. Just spoke with my sales guy in Louisville and here are quotes on a few items:

Aero Kit* (painted, mounted, tax, etc. ) Total $1,794.17
*Only charging me $956.00 for the aero-kit

Dealer Installed IPOD 6FL Total $456.30
Wheel Flares (Front/Rear, install, etc.) Total $445.47

What do you guys think?

calix5fan 04-04-2007 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyhaynes
Wheel Flares (Front/Rear, install, etc.) Total $445.47

What do you guys think?

:wow: I heard that wheel flares are included with the aero kit. You might want to look into that.

kyhaynes 04-04-2007 04:45 PM

I am double checking it. I also heard that. I will confirm and post my findings.

chris24 04-04-2007 04:49 PM

the link that calix5fan submitted above lists the flares in the package. Now, can someone tell me what those actually are? Is it just different plastic pieces around the fender that flare out more than the stock plastic pieces around the fender?

X5FX 04-04-2007 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyhaynes
Dealer Installed IPOD 6FL Total $456.30

All the prices sound good.

Did you order your X5 w/ the 6FL option or is the dealer adding this after the fact?

I was told this couldnt be added to existing vehicles.

calix5fan 04-04-2007 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris24
the link that calix5fan submitted above lists the flares in the package. Now, can someone tell me what those actually are? Is it just different plastic pieces around the fender that flare out more than the stock plastic pieces around the fender?

I heard about the fender flares being what you described... but it states "flared wheel arches" are included. I don't know if that is the same thing.

chris24 04-04-2007 05:15 PM

But doesn't the standard X5 have those already? I guess they just stick out a little more? Looking at some pictures I've seen on here of people with the areo kit, I'm having a hard time seeing a difference in the arches compared to stock E70's...

calix5fan 04-04-2007 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris24
But doesn't the standard X5 have those already? I guess they just stick out a little more? Looking at some pictures I've seen on here of people with the areo kit, I'm having a hard time seeing a difference in the arches compared to stock E70's...

From what I understand: The 4.8 with 20" has flared fenders and different wheel arches. The 3.0's fenders are flat. Maybe the flared fender and wheel arches are the same thing though...

chris24 04-04-2007 05:36 PM

I think you're right. Just looked at some 3.0 pics and it looks like the actual fenders are the same (the sheet metal), but the plastic arches/flares... on the 3.0 do look to be flush with the metal and flat, where the 4.8i plastic arches look like they flare out a little, which would make sense as to why they'd be included in the aero kit.

topgear66 04-04-2007 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyhaynes
Not sure why there is a huge gap in prices. Just spoke with my sales guy in Louisville and here are quotes on a few items:

Aero Kit* (painted, mounted, tax, etc. ) Total $1,794.17
*Only charging me $956.00 for the aero-kit

Dealer Installed IPOD 6FL Total $456.30
Wheel Flares (Front/Rear, install, etc.) Total $445.47

What do you guys think?

Your lucky I'm paying 4k for mine.

Ejay 04-05-2007 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris24
anyone ever see one on a black 4.8i?

Yep. I have one. Will post pics.:popcorn:

Bobby E5 04-05-2007 11:32 AM

Contact Morristown
 
Hey all i got a better quote from Nick @ Morristown for the Aero Kit. I am waiting for my tax refund and get a fews toys. ;)

calix5fan 04-05-2007 12:00 PM

Anybody know if the flared fenders and wheel arches are the same thing?

chris24 04-05-2007 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calix5fan
Anybody know if the flared fenders and wheel arches are the same thing?

I saw a 3.0 in a parking garage when I left work yesterday and you were right, the 3.0 (not sure if there's a difference between 3.0 and 3.0si as far as this is concerned) has the black plastic wheel arches going straight down, not flared out like the 4.8i and like the aero kit suggests. The fenders are not any different, that is sheet metal and will not change from the aero kit, it's part of the rear quarter panel. The "flared fenders" that the kit refers to must be the plastic arches that are flared out instead of flat.

chris24 04-05-2007 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ejay
Yep. I have one. Will post pics.:popcorn:

That would be great, thanks! I'm trying to decide if I really need a tow hitch. If not, I may go with the aero kit (can't have hitch with the kit..).


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