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1naztyx5 03-25-2013 08:47 PM
that looks very good, on the last pic of the rear is that a gap between middle and left piece or shadow?

ALPINE_X5 03-25-2013 09:00 PM
The Aero Kit gives the X5's last final touch that makes it special to me. I like it more than the Painted Flairs and no side steps. That's my personal taste of course :)

The Style 214's really fit the car well. I looked for Replicas in 21" even 22" but they don't come in Staggered Fitment.

The next style for me would have been the 300m Split Spoke. I have considered these in 22" as well but I really like the 214's right now. Since the spacers were put on they look even better. 12mm in front and 20mm in the rear and Lowered.

Fender flares for sure to complete the look.

lordshin808 03-26-2013 12:08 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by balx5 (Post 928980)
Wanted to share my weekend DIY with folks.

I purchased an aftermarket replica kit on eBay after reading several writeups and reviews from members.

Aero Kit = $300
Paint = $300
BMW hardware (additional) = $20
PDF instruction found on this forum
Total Time = 3 hours

It took me 1.5 hours for each front and rear. Fit and finish looks great to me for a replica kit, but I do suggest getting the BMW clips with self taping screws as the one provided just don't fit right. 16 clips and 20 self tapping screws from Tisher, look them up on RealOEM. You can use the supplied tapping screws for anything else that don't need to be secured into the BMW clips. Pretty simple DIY and overall fun project to do :cool:. Pics below.
That looks great. I've been wanting the Aero Kit too, but couldn't decide on $900 OEM set or the $300 ebay ones. I was afraid I would get a poor quality set from eBay. This really makes me feel alot better seeing someone having success with an ebay aftermarket set.

Can you give me the ebay link and which seller it was? There are dozens of these sets on ebay, so it was hard to pick one.

Thanks! :thumbup:

balx5 03-26-2013 02:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by lordshin808 (Post 929097)
That looks great. I've been wanting the Aero Kit too, but couldn't decide on $900 OEM set or the $300 ebay ones. I was afraid I would get a poor quality set from eBay. This really makes me feel alot better seeing someone having success with an ebay aftermarket set.

Can you give me the ebay link and which seller it was? There are dozens of these sets on ebay, so it was hard to pick one.

Thanks! :thumbup:
I got mines from here but I think all these sellers get it all sourced from a similar place.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190705319387...84.m1497.l2649

Good luck and post pics when done. :thumbup:

lordshin808 03-26-2013 10:30 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by balx5 (Post 929110)
I got mines from here but I think all these sellers get it all sourced from a similar place.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190705319387...84.m1497.l2649

Good luck and post pics when done. :thumbup:
Thanks! So the only hardware I need:

Fillister head self-tapping screw (20) P/N 07147137416

C-clip nut, self-locking (16) P/N 07146951655

The RealOEM site
RealOEM.com * BMW E70 X5 4.8i Aerodynamics package

Shows other hardware and rivets... So I don't need any of those?

balx5 03-26-2013 11:32 AM
Not all the hardware is needed as you can see from realOEM it also includes the side rocker panel.

I basically cross referenced the PDF instruction and real OEM. Alson in one of the pics I have the 2 differnt clips and self tapping screw with a part number

This is what I ordered:

Phillips tapping screw P/N#07146959925 = 20
(small)C-Clip nut P/N#07146951655 = 14
(large)C-clip nut P/N#07146981767 = 2

And that's it.

Quote:
Originally Posted by lordshin808 (Post 929138)
Thanks! So the only hardware I need:

Fillister head self-tapping screw (20) P/N 07147137416

C-clip nut, self-locking (16) P/N 07146951655

The RealOEM site
RealOEM.com * BMW E70 X5 4.8i Aerodynamics package

Shows other hardware and rivets... So I don't need any of those?

finagle69 03-26-2013 11:39 AM
Very good. Can you post up the PDF as well?

lordshin808 03-26-2013 11:54 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by balx5 (Post 929145)
Not all the hardware is needed as you can see from realOEM it also includes the side rocker panel.

I basically cross referenced the PDF instruction and real OEM. Alson in one of the pics I have the 2 differnt clips and self tapping screw with a part number

This is what I ordered:

Phillips tapping screw P/N#07146959925 = 20
(small)C-Clip nut P/N#07146951655 = 14
(large)C-clip nut P/N#07146981767 = 2

And that's it.
THANKS!! I've ordered the aero kit from the same ebay seller today. I'll let you guys how the install turns out. Wish me luck!

finagle69: This is the PDF I found:
http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/e7...Aero%20Kit.pdf

balx5 03-26-2013 12:27 PM
That's the one, you guys should be good to go. :thumbup:
BTW it pretty hard to get it done in .5 hours as the instruction states, due to having to adjust and align everything up. Have fun with it and take your time :thumbup:

Quote:
Originally Posted by lordshin808 (Post 929150)
THANKS!! I've ordered the aero kit from the same ebay seller today. I'll let you guys how the install turns out. Wish me luck!

finagle69: This is the PDF I found:
http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/e7...Aero%20Kit.pdf

finagle69 03-26-2013 12:30 PM
Great, thanks a lot!


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