Aerodynamic kit (replica) installed this weekend
 

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.

http://www.xoutpost.com/members/balx...1-img-2040.jpg

Additional BMW hardware (must have for replica) Left is BMW/ right is supplied aftermarket
http://www.xoutpost.com/members/balx...2-img-2049.jpg

Front:
http://www.xoutpost.com/members/balx...4-img-2058.jpg
http://www.xoutpost.com/members/balx...7-img-2070.jpg
Rear:
http://www.xoutpost.com/members/balx...8-img-2075.jpg
http://www.xoutpost.com/members/balx...2-img-2110.jpg
http://www.xoutpost.com/members/balx...1-adjusted.jpg

Very nice. Now some 20's :)

Agreed!;)

significant savings and worth it for a part that is aesthetics only.

Since you know the inner workings of the install, can you tell me why [on mine] the rear quarter of the aero kit may not be flush against the black bumper? The part just beyond the exhaust pipes, that is actually on the side of the car. Can it be adjusted easily to be flush?

Looks good for aftermarket...

Our X5s are almost identical, im currently in the process of buying 20" reps, either 300 or 310.

oh, and you might want to add the arch flares too if you are considering 20" wheels.

rh71,

You might want to remove the painted rear side piece and try to refit it again. It's a very tight fit and the painted cover has to clip on to the black frame piece leaving not gap. Sorry I dont have pic of the rear assembly or I could point it out to you more easily. If there is a gap it might have to be readjusted so its closer to your bumper. I hope that helps.

Wow same deal here, I was contemplating about the 300's too as they are concave and split spokes and of course the 214' but cant seem to find a set right now. And yeah the rear arches too...

Great Job!!!!

Thanks again for sharing your previous tips and experience.

that looks very good, on the last pic of the rear is that a gap between middle and left piece or shadow?

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.

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:

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?

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.

Very good. Can you post up the PDF as well?

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

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:

Great, thanks a lot!

NICE!!

I installed mine back in 2012.

From who on ebay?
 

Whats the name of the EBAY seller. When you hit the link the item has been removed. Thanks

link didn't work for me either, but i was able to pull the item number from it.

here's my link
BMW x5 3 0SI 4 8SI 4 8i E70 07 10 Aerodynamic Body Front Rear Bumper Lip Kit | eBay

thanks for the link

that gray E70 pic belongs to a member here (don't think he's posted in a while). Funny. Someone also told me an ebay posting stole my pics at one point too, but they apologized and took it down.

Looks fantastic. If they only had this pricing for the LCI.

Anyone using an Aero kit and have a hitch ?

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I got my LCI replica for $625 on ebay. I love the look. :thumbup:

Happy to report that aero kit was delivered today. I examined all the pieces and they seem to be good quality. sturdy and well-made. I haven't started the install yet. Have to find a body shop to paint the pieces first.

BalX5: These are the 3 types of screws that came with the kit. I know that self-tapping screws are the middle one, but did you use the long one on the left and the short ones on the right during your install?

I have the OEM hitch, and I'm gonna attempt to cut the opening for the hitch like others have done on this forum.

The aftermarket kit came with extra rivets and screws that are not needed. In fact I still have half a bag left in the garage. The rivet on the left is not needed but for the rear I used like 4 of the short ones for the center, but not neccassary.

ok thanks! :thumbup:

Order mine yesterday! cant wait, question for you, on the pdf it talks about using some glue for the front piece, but you didnt mention any, what did you use for this piece?

thnx

The adhesive kit is not needed

Nice job! :thumbup: Where did you get the paint?

I got my paint done at a local body shop. Just call around your area as the $$$ will range from $250-$450 depending. If you add all the pieces together its is not more than a full bumper to paint and prep.

+1 also, if you can't leave your car with the body shop, take off your gas cover and leave it with them so they have something to match. that's what I did.

Good idea. Thanks guys.

:thumbup: Looks good !

Let me know if it fits with the hitch.
Would be interested to hide the butchered back bumper...

nice job i cant wait to put mines on this was a big help

Thank you Balx5!!!

this is very inspiriing for me to read...

the thread just came on the right time, because, i'm about to do the same...purchasing them on Ebay and sort forth...

quick question: i did the the PDF that you attached on this thread, are the PDF is the same kit you have installed (it does look like it...from little observation i have...)?

does that apply for this kit?

BMW x5 LCI E70 Aerodynamic Body Kit Primed produced from 4 2010 51192182825 | eBay

any comments and suggestion is appreciate it..

The PDF posted is for the Pre-LCI aero kit 2007-2009. You will need to search for a different PDF.

got it Lordshine808! thanks!

I've gotten a few PM regarding who the eBay seller is as my link probably expired.

I've gotten my kit from this guy "advanation" but like I said, I am sure they are all sourced from the same place, just find the best deal out there that works for you.

yeah...thats the guy told me it will fit my 2013 as well...:thumbup:

still can't find the installation instruction for the LCI model...

help...

LOOKS GREAT!

Just ordered mine today
 

I just bought this one off ebay..

BMW x5 3 0SI 4 8SI 4 8i E70 07 10 Aerodynamic Body Front Rear Bumper Lip Kit | eBay

When I get it painted and installed I will post picts.

Plus arches it will be coooooooooool :thumbup:

Thanks for all the info guys,

Anyone know a cheaper place to get the arches? I live in Toronto and everything is more expensive than the US, but have friends that can bring the stuff over, I'd really appreciate the help :)

have you tried Morristown BMW?

Ive been looking for some parts for my e70 and so far they have the cheapest prices...

BMW Parts and Accessories

$245 for the whole kit, ridiculously low, i paid around $900 for my oem aero kit...

any pics of them installed?

its getting painted now. I am picking it up friday for a weekend install.

hey, which shop did you use and how much $$, if you don't mind?

Just installed mine, replica from eBay.
Installed the extended wheel arch too and LCI tail light on my 2008 Si

By the way, the kit I bought from this eBay seller provided 2 type of speed nuts but only given 1 type of screw. Have to spend some bucks to buy the screw from the local dealer

This member is a thief. He used my instruction to do his lci taillights retrofit, promised to pay and never did, stopped communicate with me completely.

04-29-2013, 08:10 AM
Gerald 5
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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Re: Instruction of the tail light retrofit
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Dear jspdr,
Just bought the lci tail light for my x5, should be installing it in the next few day, keen to know how to go about. Cheers
Please send $20 to Paypal I will send you my instruction with photo, quick and easy to do, you need to buy nothing.
Thanks,

Bro,

Can this be based on trust, you send me the instruction and once done, I pay my due. Thanks
Joe
The guy in Brazil said same thing to me. He never paid after my instruction. I understand you have your suspicion because you read the posts. Keep your word. I am sending you now. Let me know when you receive my instruction. Send me your email, if you have problem with this. Do you have a US model tail lights?
Have fun with the project.
Joe
The first photo is the right rear tail lamp connector, pin#s marked on the side. The fourth and last photos is the left rear tail lamp. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks for trusting, action is louder than word, I ask a local dealer to order for me so have no idea if it is a US model. Give me about a week and I shall send you the money once I have done it.
By the way, I can't see any photos that you have sent. My email, [email protected]


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^ is he supposed to be paying for a product or just your instructions for install???

It was just instruction for coding his lci taillights retrofit.

Update picts
 

Here are my picts after getting the kit painted and installed.

Me and a friend install the kit, it had some minor challenges but at the end it was good.

The "X" was a little dirty but clean enough to review.

lookin good...

so whats next? spacers? painted front reflectors? lol...

Are those some unique instructions that you've developed yourself? Or just a version of the common knowledge that people exchange freely at sites like bmw-coding?

It's a relatively unsophisticated technique that me and my buddy who is a master mechanic have developed. Nothing is involved with bmw-coding forums.

Great info on how to fit an Aero kit.

I've got a slightly related questions. The front drivers side part of my aero kit is slightly damaged where the previously owner had hit a hgh kerb (or similar). So I want to remove it, have it repaired then refitted.

Do the fixings allow for removal and re attachment or will I need to buy a new fixings kit (if they are available).

The kit I have was fitted new by the BMW dealer so is OEM.

Many thanks,
Hamlay

Certainly front painted reflectors, I had spacers before but might do all around this time instead of the fronts.

First I need to get some dust free pads and get rid of the run flats.

I think it's my rear pic but the front from member "h..." who's in Westchester.

Still no instructions for LCI version?

Who knew we owed it to you....:dunno:

Not saying you do just surprised it's not out there by now ... I've seen very few lci body kits

it's true, but probably because the LCI did a better job with the stock lip in front and especially in the rear. Could be a bit busy looking with the LCI kit. Only seen 1 in person.

My rep kit will be installed next week when I put my X in the shop from my minor accident, might as well get it done then!