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I havent been on this site much since getting a lot of great ideas for my E53 back in 2008 (i have a 2005 X5 that I get compliments on regularly). I just got a 2011 E70 50i and I'm hoping to make a few nice mods to enhance its appearance/performance. if anyone has any ideas i'm all ears!

that's a good shade of tint for that blue - is it 35%? Other than maybe spacers to give it an even more aggressive stance, maybe the LCI aero kit.

im not sure exactly what tint was used. i asked the install tech to match the front windows to the back. thx for the ideas. the aero kit on your x5 looks sick!

BMW Performance kidneys and painted reflectors will really clean up the look
both are great looking X5's
Spacers and perhaps a drop? if you want a more aggressive look

all fairly inexpensive mods that will make a big difference IMO

thx euro! im going to look into spacers and the performance grill.

when you see them side by side, the older ones are the size of
an X3. The LCI X5 and F15 have a nice stance. Especially with
20"s

so far i'm going with the lci aero kit painted black, performance kidneys, spacers and painted reflectors. also thinking about a dinan stage 2 tune. any other ideas welcome. thx!

that's monaco blue right? Are you sure you want to make the aero kit a different color?

its actually platinum grey. i forgot to mention that i am going to swap the wheels from the 2005 x onto the 2011 after i have them powder coated black. i think the black aero kit might look nice with the black performance kidneys, the tinted windows and black rims. can you see it?

^ the hub bore of the E53 is 72.56mm isn't it? Would probably need an adapter to get those to fit on an E70 at 74.1mm now.

Personally I think a black aero kit would not look that much better given you already have the black trim on the bottom already.

thx for the hub bore info. i wasnt aware of the difference. im torn on the aero kit. on the one hand im sure it would look fine if i matched it to the color of the car but on the other hand it would look just like everyone elses.

maybe i'll have it painted black initially and can always re paint if it doesnt work out.

nice

Please post pics! I've been searching for other PG e70's to get inspiration.
I'm in the same phase right now. While I didn't get a 50i I joined the diesel crew with a 2011 X35d. So far I've added TSW nurburgring 22" Gunmetal finish. Next on the list will be 1) JBD 2) Grill & spacers 3) Kit or molding color match.

Is it possible to do a wrap on the moldings? So you can go back if you don't like it?

i'll continue to post pics of any mods i make. my wife isnt a big fan of the aero kit so i might not do it and i think the ferric gray wheels look ok so im not going to coat the wheels black. i probably wont change the grill either since im not doing the wheels. only thing left for me are the weisslicht angel eye upgrade, painted reflectors, dinan stage 2 and spacers. which spacers are you going to use?

not sure

thank you sir

I feel the same way about my rims, I think the gunmetal goes is nice with the PG although it's not the same as going all black. It thought about going this route (see pics). It's clean and a nice contrast I don't know if I would do the same rims though but thought it's another way to go with the PG. Spacers after going through the threads looking to go 15mm and 20mm (E70 Spacers - Page 3). Based on what I've read most likely will go with the H&R, but still doing research on ECS. What are your plans or what info have you found on the forums.

Is there a reason your are going weisslight and no LUX v4?

http://www.cecwheels.com/images/Cars...ture%20050.jpg
http://www.cecwheels.com/images/Cars...ture%20045.jpg

Weisslicht Angel Eye Upgrade Complete
 

next steps: matte black kidney grill & painted reflectors. absolutely loving the platinum gray.

Looks good! I put on my new wheels next up light, grill, reflectors, and JBD.

btw- the hub bore on a 2005 x5 4.4i is 74.1mm

pics?

i picked up a set of hyper black 215's today. had to retire the ferric gray 215s due to damage. the black kidney grills and wheels should look nice. id post pics if i had the car in my possession. unfortunately its being serviced for a "engine malfunction. reduced power" incident. i hope i don't regret the e70 purchase. my 2005 e53 4.4i still drives like a dream. not one engine problem in almost 10 years.

if you get an "engine malfunction. power reduced" error and you are a hard core driver (ie high acceleration and speed) the fix is likely a replacement of all 8 fuel injectors, coils and spark plugs. no idea if that fixes the problem but thats what they are doing. i guess i'll find out tomorrow when shes is ready and i take her for a spin.

so the "engine malfunction" episode is over. they replaced all of the fuel injectors and spark plugs. its like driving a different car. i thought it was pretty awesome before i got the em light but now, wow, this thing is a beast! what a cool new play toy. after i picked her up i took her out on a tour of LA. drove up the PCH to sunset and headed over to hollywood. what an amazing experience.

Hyper Black Wheels and Performance Kidneys
 

Last up painted reflectors

Looks good! I'll post pics up as well after getting a wash in this weekend. Did you debate the gloss black vs matte black grill at all?

i just ordered my JBD and planning on the reflectors next week.

Nice work!

All Done
 

Mods:
front and rear spacers (12 &20mm)
20 inch hyper black 215's
black matte performance kidney grill
black mesh front grills
weisslicht led angel eyes and fogs
painted reflectors
bmw roof rack cross bars
rear view mirror mounted passport max radar detector
35% window tint

Kissin' Cousins
 

my favorite play toys

can't stop staring...
very nice VV

Clean looking pair. Congrats on the e70. Looked amazing stock, but your mods look great as well.

thx guys. final thing i'm looking into is an engine tune for the e70. dinan seems over priced.

California Love
 

the x loves the west coast.

ESS Tune
 

I got the ESS tune for the E70. Its well worth the $1,600. You can definitely feel the improvement in acceleration. If anyone is one the fence and is a fellow speed junky I highly suggest you try it.

Love the matching led foglight. Are they the spectrum model?

yes, weisslicht spektrum

Fog Light Accent
 

Chrome Front Bumper Fog Lamp Cover Trim Ring for BMW x5 2011 2012 2013 E70 | eBay

painted to match matte black kidney grille

looks good. nice subtle change

ty sir

minor additons
 

weisslicht led license plate lights, ebay bumper sill protector

Very cool video. My daughter is only 18 months, but really looking forward to having her help me wash the car this summer!

:thumbup:

wow great mods!!! your car looks amazing.:thumbup:

mujjuman, from one new yorker to another, ty sir!

Great family video, I always include the kids when doing my cars, we have a ball just as you guys did in the video!
Awesome trucks man!

Good luck with them!

great pics and video, Vincenzo.

wow, more love from NY. thank you sir!

thx! :thumbup:

Looks good... Tasteful mods

thx!

car looks good - the video...a lot of traffic...and I would prefer to hear the truck and not a song

just my worthless two cents

thx for the kind words re: the car. there is always a lot of traffic in LA. the only way to avoid it is to drive between 3-5am. i prefer to sleep.

shout out to ESS
 

thanks for the extra horsepower and torque!

I just watched the video again - our trucks are too quiet..lol

but really what bugged me (and it is a problem everywhere I have traveled) was the people driving in the left lane (not the far left HOV lane) that are going slower or the same speed as the "slow" lanes

hear ya. one of my biggest pet peeves!

badging
 

too much?

Ooooh looks good

Oh my

^ hope you're using your turn signals!

Lookin' good, Vince! :)

thx michelle! you and a few others on this site got me interested in "mods" back in 2008 and for that i am eternally grateful! so much fun! ;)

LOL You're welcome! :) Yeah...it's easy to get addicted!

Sorry for getting off topic a bit, what camera did you use for this?

Where's the video from a few years ago with your wife driving the E53 in New York?

LOL I remember that video causing quite a stir on here ;) Plus every time I hear American Boy I feel the need to drive faster for some reason :rofl:

Selling my E53 was the hardest thing ever. I hung onto it for 10 months after buying the E70. I miss it every day. Nothing compares. E53>E70

Painted Calipers
 

Gloss Black engine paint, Gloss Clear coat, Ebay emblem stickers

Performance
 

i let my sister in laws crazy ex-bf drive my X. heres what he did with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7WcPs75PCQ

He drove on the freeway listening to crap music?

Happens all the time in LA... what's the point? :)

:rofl: he also drove the i405>i710>i105>i405 loop (31 miles in 16 mins). that dosent happen so often in LA ;)

Bump for nice x5 want more pics :thumbup: