Taran's F15 Build Thread

Taran.J · 03-31-2015, 09:48 PM

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Getting my window re-tinted at the moment as well before the mods begin this week to make the X5 next level

Sweet Taran! The X5 looks awesome! Tell us how the tranny is doing.

Joe

I'll post up my service papers shortly

But all is well

Taran.J · 03-31-2015, 09:49 PM

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No cost, a customer was there picking up their X5 and says "I like those wheels better can I have those?" I overheard them and walked my ass up to the guy and let him know and he says "I'd rather have a M sport winter set up than these"

So the sales advisor swaps them over like a boss! Love my BMW dealer. Why I return for the past 15 years.

Dooooooooood! Nicely played! Loyalty does indeed pay off sometimes eh?

Yes loyalty is royalty when among honorable men.

Taran.J · 03-31-2015, 09:50 PM

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It's back with 469M's, dealer updated software to 55 lost all of my coding, window is reinstalled, new transmission is installed.

Funny how everything worked out pretty damn good ever since your window got smashed into..
The 469M's look Sooooo much better than the 467M wheels!

Yes couldn't of been a better day. Even got my tint reinstalled coming home my installer stayed open ready just for me to swing by

Taran.J · 03-31-2015, 10:50 PM

Images of the door sills

Taran.J · 03-31-2015, 10:52 PM

Images of new 469M wheels on my X5

Taran.J · 03-31-2015, 10:53 PM

Images of OEM BMW M Performance Spoiler in Jet Black (How it comes from BMW)

Taran.J · 03-31-2015, 10:55 PM

Images of my transmission replacement at BMW NW Took them 8 out of 15 days my X5 was there to order, remove, and install the new one.

And sorry I blacked out some of my personal info

ZuerstBMW · 03-31-2015, 11:07 PM

I like the door sills. I actually just bought set. Still need to install them.
How do you like the roof spoiler? Is it CF or black?

Taran.J · 03-31-2015, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

I like the door sills. I actually just bought set. Still need to install them.
How do you like the roof spoiler? Is it CF or black?

The spoiler is BMW paint code of Jet Black (668) A Close match to Shadowline trim.

The door sills will have to grow on me as I liked the bold M of my factory M sport ones. But the light up on open is pretty sweet.

ZuerstBMW · 03-31-2015, 11:12 PM

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The spoiler is BMW paint code of Jet Black (668) A Close match to Shadowline trim.

The door sills will have to grow on me as I liked the bold M of my factory M sport ones. But the light up on open is pretty sweet.

Since I have the Space gray, do you think the roof spoiler will even be noticeable? Also, how much was it? Thanks.

Taran.J · 03-31-2015, 11:19 PM

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The spoiler is BMW paint code of Jet Black (668) A Close match to Shadowline trim.

The door sills will have to grow on me as I liked the bold M of my factory M sport ones. But the light up on open is pretty sweet.

Since I have the Space gray, do you think the roof spoiler will even be noticeable? Also, how much was it? Thanks.

Steve Thomas BMW did it for $240 shipped to me. (BMWPartsPros on the forums)

It'll be noticeable and matches the factory tint and personally i think it looks better on darker colored cars.

ZuerstBMW · 03-31-2015, 11:27 PM

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Steve Thomas BMW did it for $240 shipped to me. (BMWPartsPros on the forums)

It'll be noticeable and matches the factory tint and personally i think it looks better on darker colored cars.

Ok, thank you. I need to do those reflectors. I cant stand the orange. lol

cenix · 03-31-2015, 11:29 PM

Taran.J, but...your roof rails are still silver! J/k man! Looking good and glad your transmission issue is fixed.

Taran.J · 03-31-2015, 11:37 PM

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Taran.J, but...your roof rails are still silver! J/k man! Looking good and glad your transmission issue is fixed.

Thanks glad to have it back.

By latest this weekend my rails will be dipped in gloss black. I was going to today but that didn't happen after all of the little things I had to do.

Taran.J · 04-03-2015, 09:28 AM

Here are some pics of the installation with Wu! Wraps of Seattle, WA in conjunction with Imperial Tint and Vinyl of Bellevue, WA.

Thanks to the fellas for the work and craftsmanship.

We used 3M 1080 Gloss Black, 3M primer, and an assortment of vinyl wrapping tools.

First we wrapped the trim which was satin aluminum on my M sport, remember to use 3M primer to make it hold all around the trim. needs to be wrapped in two pieces. First lay it on the top and then fold toward the inside of the X5. Second piece will be what you see from the side profile. Lay this on the side and tuck it in deep into the side.

Then we wrapped the roof, we did not remove the antenna but instead cut around it and tucked it in with some 3M primer all around it.

Total job took 3 hours with two highly skilled professionals and myself (Amateur)

Enjoy some iPhone pics

Taran.J · 04-03-2015, 09:30 AM

Antenna will be plasti dipped with four coats of matte black and three coats of glossifier.

I am still debating on the trunk top portion as I think it would look good in all Gloss Black or I'm going to have my spoiler paint matched to Alpine white

KayJay · 04-03-2015, 11:34 AM

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Images of the door sills

I love the lit-up M Performance door sills.. Did you installed them yourself and how did you get it to lit-up?

Taran.J · 04-03-2015, 11:40 AM

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Images of the door sills

I love the lit-up M Performance door sills.. Did you installed them yourself and how did you get it to lit-up?

Installed myself yes. Member R33_RGsport sells them. They install in like 5 minutes

KayJay · 04-03-2015, 11:44 AM

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Installed myself yes. Member R33_RGsport sells them. They install in like 5 minutes

Does R33_RGsport has a website or you contacted directly?

Taran.J · 04-03-2015, 11:48 AM

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Installed myself yes. Member R33_RGsport sells them. They install in like 5 minutes

Does R33_RGsport has a website or you contacted directly?

RgSportShop.com

KayJay · 04-03-2015, 06:01 PM

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RgSportShop.com

Thanks Taran.. I will check it out..

Kzang · 04-03-2015, 08:41 PM

I was thinking the same about the rear hatch spoiler ( not the M performance spoiler strip ) should have been wrapped to continue the flow ad keep the M performance spoiler black.

If you wrap the antenna would there be some negative affects to the reception?
Maybe something to consider.

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Taran.J Major General 1103 Rep 7,063 Posts Drives: BMW, LEX, MBZ, RAM, TESLA Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Graham, WA iTrader: (7)	Images of new 469M wheels on my X5 Attached Images __________________ E90 Build Thread (SOLD) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809436 F15 Build Thread (SOLD) http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1064084
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Taran.J Major General 1103 Rep 7,063 Posts Drives: BMW, LEX, MBZ, RAM, TESLA Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Graham, WA iTrader: (7)	Images of my transmission replacement at BMW NW Took them 8 out of 15 days my X5 was there to order, remove, and install the new one. And sorry I blacked out some of my personal info Attached Images __________________ E90 Build Thread (SOLD) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809436 F15 Build Thread (SOLD) http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1064084
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cenix Captain 379 Rep 875 Posts Drives: E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (5)	Taran.J, but...your roof rails are still silver! J/k man! Looking good and glad your transmission issue is fixed.
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Taran.J Major General 1103 Rep 7,063 Posts Drives: BMW, LEX, MBZ, RAM, TESLA Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Graham, WA iTrader: (7)	Here are some pics of the installation with Wu! Wraps of Seattle, WA in conjunction with Imperial Tint and Vinyl of Bellevue, WA. Thanks to the fellas for the work and craftsmanship. We used 3M 1080 Gloss Black, 3M primer, and an assortment of vinyl wrapping tools. First we wrapped the trim which was satin aluminum on my M sport, remember to use 3M primer to make it hold all around the trim. needs to be wrapped in two pieces. First lay it on the top and then fold toward the inside of the X5. Second piece will be what you see from the side profile. Lay this on the side and tuck it in deep into the side. Then we wrapped the roof, we did not remove the antenna but instead cut around it and tucked it in with some 3M primer all around it. Total job took 3 hours with two highly skilled professionals and myself (Amateur) Enjoy some iPhone pics Attached Images __________________ E90 Build Thread (SOLD) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809436 F15 Build Thread (SOLD) http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1064084
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Taran.J Major General 1103 Rep 7,063 Posts Drives: BMW, LEX, MBZ, RAM, TESLA Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Graham, WA iTrader: (7)	Antenna will be plasti dipped with four coats of matte black and three coats of glossifier. I am still debating on the trunk top portion as I think it would look good in all Gloss Black or I'm going to have my spoiler paint matched to Alpine white __________________ E90 Build Thread (SOLD) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809436 F15 Build Thread (SOLD) http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1064084
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Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I was thinking the same about the rear hatch spoiler ( not the M performance spoiler strip ) should have been wrapped to continue the flow ad keep the M performance spoiler black. If you wrap the antenna would there be some negative affects to the reception? Maybe something to consider.
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