X5: Battle of the Body Kits (Hamaan, Lumma, G-Power, AC Schnitzer, Mansory)
 

First up: MANSORY

Approximate Cost For Exterior Parts: $37,000 (wheels not included)

X5: Battle of the Body Kits (Hamaan, Lumma, G-Power, AC Schnitzer, Mansory)
 

Second Up: LUMMA

Approximate Cost for Exterior Parts: $45,000 (including wheels)

X5: Battle of the Body Kits (Hamaan, Lumma, G-Power, AC Schnitzer, Mansory)
 

Third Up: G-Power

Approximate Cost of Exterior Parts: $30,000 (wheels not included, which are something like $12,000)

X5: Battle of the Body Kits (Hamaan, Lumma, G-Power, AC Schnitzer, Mansory)
 

Fourth Up: AC SCHNITZER

Approximate Cost of Exterior Parts (Falcon): $13,000 (wheels not included)

X5: Battle of the Body Kits (Hamaan, Lumma, G-Power, AC Schnitzer, Mansory)
 

Fifth Up: Hamann (Flash)

Approximate Cost of Exterior Parts: $24,000 (wheels not included)

Funny, I always consider Hamman over the top, and it looks tame compared to the others. Why would you ever consider a body kit costing 1/3 of the price of the car? Do people really have that much money to burn?

I'm not a fan of Mansory or G-Power, but I know enough about all the brands.

Mansory is the new kid on the block for the X5, but it looks like a G-Power on drugs.

G-Power parts will fit snug, but that is because it is a destructive installation - flanging of wheel arches, cutting, drilling, etc. But once the parts are on, they are on pretty snug. G-Power would like to get a stronger presense in USA. {{I removed the sponsorhip details from here - it has been discontinued, but they still so the G-Power engine tuning, so send me a note if you are interested in that}}.

Lumma, to me, looks the best. It's the most expensive because a lot of what you see is customized, not created and stocked by Lumma. The installation of Lumma is less destructive than G-Power as well.

AC Schnitzer, to me, keeps the "essense" of a BMW. It still looks very much like a BMW even after being fully kitted. There is a creater presense of AC Schnitzer here in South Florida because of CEC located in Miami.

Hamaan. I've seen the parts unassembled (laid out on the floor). They look really simple to install. Beyond that, I don't know enough about it.

Cost. Remember, we're talking about EUROPEAN cars with EUROPEAN modders. There is little care for big V8 engines. The Lumma kit, for example, was originally modded for the deasel engine, not the V8. That is why we clash with Americans, because Americans have a "need for speed", so they would only put the kit on a big engine. But seriously, is anyone going to race the strip in a SHOW CAR? Were also talking about a land that is riddled with Lambys, Fararis, Bentleys, Jags, BMWs, Audis, Aston Martins, Benz's, etc. "Money aint a thang."
:worthless:

I'd love a Gpower sponsorship... for my E65 though not the E70.

Hmmm. Bang for the buck, I think I like stock.

+ 1

All of them look weird

+2

All look fugly, I rather have the OEM aero kit.

unique styling.
 

You should include Hartge as well, it has quite unique styling.

http://www.dieselstation.com/pics/Ha...s-car-pics.jpg

i like stock too, they all have something that i really dont like.
a GPOWER tune would be sweet

:iagree:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...it-hartge.html

http://blog.autoplus.fr/addx/wp-cont...5_hartge-1.jpg

For me I think Lumma is the first place and Hamaan would be second....but then again i think the stock with some custom paint work done and sick rims is the way to go.

Just my opinion

Jason

2011 BMW X5 3.5D Alpine White

Front bumper - I like the G-Power the most because it has a similar LED strip that the Masonry kit has, but a more similar style opening to the Lumma kit. I could do without the harder, raised edges on the G-Power kit, but since the Lumma kit lacks an LED strip (which I think looks unique) in exchange for an actual usable foglight, it's a tradeoff. The Hartge opening is ooook, but it looks like it's an add-on vs an actual bumper replacement, and it sticks out WAY too far, making it look cheap.

Hoods/headlights - I like the Masonry because the vents looks like they're intergrated into the bodywork vs the AC's looking like they have exposed rivets. A stock hood is fine as well, but if I had to choose, I like the 4 vents the MASONRY adds, especially on white with exposed CF. Lumma is the only one (in these pics at least) with eyelids, which I think makes it look mean...definately a good match if your going to have an agressive looking bodykit with bumper opening for small children.

Side cladding - Personally I don't like how "added-on" it obviously looks, so it's kind of a tradeoff there. I like the smooth siding, but I also like the slight slits in the MASONRY kit vs the bigger openings in the G-Power kit. The Hartge is fine just because it looks like a monochromatic version of stock, and it doesn't have those huge bolted on wheels arches.

Rear bumpers - I LOVE the G-Power with those huge dual exhausts coming out of the center...makes it stand apart from the rest for sure. The Lumma comes in second since it has that center mesh vent to match the front. All the others don't look much different than stock and I probably wouldn't notice them unless it was side-by-side with a bone stock X. The MASONRY kit is the worst, especially with those squared off tips...terrible.

Interior/steering wheel - It's a tie between Masonry, AC and Hamann as I like the flat bottom and suede inserts on the steering wheels themselves. While the Lumma interior is unique, I don't like the checkered CF...looks too busy.

Rims - Hamann first, AC second (odd spokes, and I like flat paint) and maybe Hartge third...all the others are terrible.

Now if all of these producers did two things....made them more reasonably priced, and did them for the E53 pre facelift. The ones available for the pre are far from desirable.

How about a sponsorship for Canada?

I responded to your private note about the G-Power sponsorship. I was talking about the body kit. But, that company actually has more experience with G-Power engine tuning ... if that is what you are looking for. So, you definately want to contact Sean.

Thing about Lumma is...
 

The "advantage" that Lumma has over the rest of them is that they partner with multiple other companies. For example, I ordered the Optics Package (window surround, front grill) and the side mirror assemblys in titanium matt. I had to either supply Lumma my original parts, or pay for them to order the parts from BMW (after supplying them my VIN and the part #). They then ship the parts to whomever it is that anodizes the metal parts, and also matches the plastic parts. Lumma doesn't do it themselves - they contract/organize others and then slap thier logo on the work. The interior is a prime example. Other parts, like the mirror covers and roof extention and eyelids, etc are uniquely Lumma.

Last two picts are from an M5

All,

The G-Power sponsorship has been discontinued (or maybe it was just offered to me). I might have had something to do with it by refusing it for Lumma, but Psi does still do the G-Power tuning. Or, if you're not in Florida, feel free to contaact him and ask him whatever it is you need to know about G-Power tuning. But seriuosly, for you X5M speed demons ... don't kill yourselves with that additional 170HP.


"Hello XXXXXX,

We are not offering anything anymore for a "partnership" with X5. It is something very niche and there is NO market for it in the USA. We are working on our third Gpower S/C Kit for M6 and that is our demo car for the US.

Thank you for giving out my name and I hope your project continues to be smooth and your X5 becomes what you wanted. When its done I would like to see some pics of it, please send em up.

Thanks again!
--
Regards,

Sean Myers
Precision Sport Industries"

still waiting ont he rest of the parts *sigh*
 

still waiting ont he rest of the parts *sigh* Been told another 1-2 weeks.

Damn. Those are some wicked kits.

Guess you don't always get what you pay obscenely for after all.

Wow, I like mine just the way it came from BMW. The Hamann isn't too bad, but the others are all very extreme.

yeah... I think I'm happy enough with this.
http://assets6.paultan.org/image/x5-...39-500x269.jpg

I like that, too!

nice kits

X6 In Iran, GozarMovaghat.com ~ ??? ???? ??? ??? - MT-Gallery

http://www.gozarmovaghat.com/modules...20hamann03.jpg

SOOO FUGLY! Who would buy that kit????? thats the worst hamann kit I'v ever seen.

Have you got any pictures of your car so far Donibm?

lol - everyone has such strong opinions. Mine is that I like it - a lot. But then again, I'm a European driving a European car kitted by European modders.

YouTube - BMW X6 Tycoon Hamann

Listen to the RUMBLE of the exhaust at 1:00 in the above link.

YouTube - BMW X6 Tycoon Hamann on the Road

It's my opinion that the Hamaan looks the best on the X6. Ac Schnitzer looks good too ... for a plane~Jane kinda look. I typically don't like the agressiveness of most body kits, but I like the Hamaan on the X6, and the Lumma on the X5.

As far as who will get it? Well, I've seen a few Americans with Hamaan pieces on thier cars (BMW or other badge vehicles). Really, if anyone likes it and has the cash to throw down on the parts and labor, well, the result is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR2POr2t8nE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP0IB_o3Ja8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o2c9t5sQkw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idl4JjrXH0g&feature=related

Check out this SICK Range Rover too:

YouTube - Abu Dhabi Range Rover Sport --Sick Ride !

Yep - on xbimmers: LUMMA PROJECT - Phrase 1 - XBimmers.com | BMW X6 Forum X5 Forum

LOVE THIS X5! :thumbup:

Nice X5 donibm :thumbup:

The pics are all very entertaining to look at...but I just cannot see myself in ANY of those. Just WAAAY over the top. I would take the under-the-hood engine mods any day, but send all the body kits back. I do like the Hartge one, it's not tacky and sets the proper tone of power and classiness. Context is important too. Perhaps in Abu Dhabi or in Beverly Hills, the Hamaan and AC Schnitzer and G-Power are to be expected and allow one to fit into the tacky masses. But you drive one on the NJ Turnpike or on Route 80, it's synonymous with saying "Hello, my name is dipshit".

Consider your first two sentences. Now think ... JAGUAR.

BMW is being LEFT BEHIND in the looks department. Kia, Mazda, Ford, LandRover, Jaquar, Audi, etc - all of them are upping the anty on design ... while BMW still rolls out blend interiors and exteriors.

You wont find these in Berverly Hills, but you WILL find them all over Dubai, Morrocco, UK, etc. It is a European car modded by Euro modders ... and driven by Europeans after all. ACS is the tamest of the lot. G-Power is the most aggressive in look AND installation (flanging arches, drilling, cutting, etc). ACS looks good on the X6, but not so hot on the X5.

Thanks bro.

xxx - deleted original msg.

Bonnet is being manufactored. Wont get that until 2-3 months. Mats, entrance boarders and pedals are scheduled for dlivery tommorrow - FINALLY!!

You won't find many in the UK - I have NEVER seen a modded X6 and only lightly modded X5s. Nothing as extreme as these.

If I saw one all done up on the roads, I'd certainly give it a nice long look...

Then shake my head and laugh:bustingup. I guess its his money, what ever makes him happy.

they are all look RICE to me sorry..

To each his own but outside of the BMW M kits the new aero kit looks great and is much much cheaper (around $5k for parts and install). Just something to think about. I would like to see a GPower tuned X5 4.4tt engine either 50i or ///M.

For DonIBM

First that I've seen the X6M Lumma kit. I like the standard kit more though ... but for the X6, I like the Hamaan more than anything.

With the gas prices going the way they are going, I'm moving towards a smaller, gas sipping vehicle ... but I keep test driving Lexus', Jaguars and freak'n Audis. My friend, who owns a M3, keeps saying, "aren't you SUPPOSED to be going economy??" lol

3 in the UK that I'm aware of, 0 in United States (according to Strictly Foriegn, I'm the first).

Same for G-Power. I was offered a sponsorship to try and get a presense in USA, but I don't like G-power, and they sent me the installation manual so that I know what is entailed - too much destruction.

I'v seen a lot of modded x5's and x6's here in london, hamann, lumma, G-power, and my favorite was a G-power X5M ;)