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candm · 11-24-2017, 11:48 AM

Winter wheels and tires are on along with a new set of BMW roof rack cross bars.
The attachment on the bars is so i can put the hockey sticks up there instead of inside. Space it tight with 2 kids in the back.

Jlu88 · 11-24-2017, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DuSh

Do you feel tighter handling with Eibach and/or less body roll or not really?

The most noticeable difference is in comfort mode, there is less pitch and roll. Steering is slightly tighter with marginally less play in the center than before, I don't feel too much of a difference in the weight of the steering, I just know it's still too light for my liking. The bounciness from the M Adaptive has been reduced by a good amount which I really like.

Haven't been able to do any serious cornering in sports or sports+ mode because of the current temps and summer tires. Sports mode was pretty acceptable to me before anyway.

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Originally Posted by Doanster

Definitely great shots of your newly repaired/upgraded F15 Jlu88, but the wall murals, especially Pennywise, are awesome!

Thanks! Yes some great artwork dotted around, I just happened to drive by and thought I need a pic!

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Nailed it! Love your X5!!

Thanks!

zinengineer · 11-24-2017, 01:11 PM

Black Friday shopping, hard to find a spot "away" from everyone else

Chadmatic · 11-24-2017, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by zinengineer

Black Friday shopping, hard to find a spot "away" from everyone else

And complete

to you for keeping it between the lines

DuSh · 11-25-2017, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadmatic

And complete

to you for keeping it between the lines

I always park perfect now with surround view - it's a habit now. Previously I tried, but it wasn't perfect always

Kr0m3assass1n · 11-25-2017, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DuSh

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Originally Posted by Chadmatic

And complete

to you for keeping it between the lines

I always park perfect now with surround view - it's a habit now. Previously I tried, but it wasn't perfect always

Yes the fcking thing is awesome but kicks my OCD into full swing. I HAVE to park right between the damn lines now.

Jlu88 · 11-25-2017, 03:48 PM

Alignment and new DWS06 on today ready for the winter!

BMW_x5_Msport · 11-25-2017, 08:13 PM

Christmas tree shopping

TheLastDetailNV · 11-26-2017, 01:35 AM

Gave her a bath after a paint correction and glass coating. Enjoying the gloss on a nice day.

kanvas · 11-26-2017, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Honestly, I think a 315 Bridgestone is the widest 315 available.

Just to make sure, they're the Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport run flats, correct? I'll be taking out the Pirellis in a month.

P1 · 11-26-2017, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kanvas

Just to make sure, they're the Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport run flats, correct? I'll be taking out the Pirellis in a month.

That's the ones!

Kr0m3assass1n · 11-26-2017, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TheLastDetailNV

Gave her a bath after a paint correction and glass coating. Enjoying the gloss on a nice day.

That looks amazing! Do you have a before/ after for the paint correction? Thinking of getting it for my 2 year old Alpine White but not sure how much of a difference it'll make?

TheLastDetailNV · 11-26-2017, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Kr0m3assass1n

That looks amazing! Do you have a before/ after for the paint correction? Thinking of getting it for my 2 year old Alpine White but not sure how much of a difference it'll make?

Thank you very much!

It will make a difference if given to a professional detailer. Paint correction is one thing, but the refinement process to give the paint added gloss is another. Adding a ceramic or glass coating will also add a little more pop to it as well. I correct white vehicles all the time and there is definitely a difference. Check out @thelastdetailnv on IG for reference. I will attach a pic here shortly from my phone once I leave my desktop.

P1 · 11-26-2017, 12:02 PM

Black Friday shopping (good parking).

P1 · 11-26-2017, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLastDetailNV

Gave her a bath after a paint correction and glass coating. Enjoying the gloss on a nice day.

kanvas See how his tires "bulge" a bit? That's the beauty of the Bridgestones. Makes them appear wider. Helps protect your wheels also if you get too close to a curb.

Chadmatic · 11-26-2017, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

kanvas See how his tires "bulge" a bit? That's the beauty of the Bridgestones. Makes them appear wider. Helps protect your wheels also if you get too close to a curb.

Sorry, but they look a little bit too much like "work boots" to me, which gives the wheels too much of a blocky or chunky look compared to the nice curves of the X5. I much prefer the way the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and Pirelli P-Zero wraps around the rim with just the right amount of taper, it just looks sportier in my opinion, like a pair of nice running shoes.

P1 · 11-26-2017, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadmatic

Sorry, but they look a little bit too much like "work boots" to me, which gives the wheels too much of a blocky or chunky look compared to the nice curves of the X5. I much prefer the way the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and Pirelli P-Zero wraps around the rim with just the right amount of taper, it just looks sportier in my opinion, like a pair of nice running shoes.

True, but some go for that exact "block" look!

kanvas · 11-26-2017, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadmatic

Sorry, but they look a little bit too much like "work boots" to me, which gives the wheels too much of a blocky or chunky look compared to the nice curves of the X5. I much prefer the way the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and Pirelli P-Zero wraps around the rim with just the right amount of taper, it just looks sportier in my opinion, like a pair of nice running shoes.

Oh, good point. Then, I misunderstood P1et's explanation. I thought the Bridgestones were a "fatter" version of the Pirellis, which is what I want. But based on seeing the photos above of LastDetailNVs, which are Bridgestones, I realized they're more angular, but I am going for a fatter and rounder tire, which the Pirellis are already doing that job. I think the Michelin PSPs are what I'm looking for (based on seeing them in the X5M), but don't offer the sizes for F15.

But thanks P1et for all the photos and explanations!

P1 · 11-26-2017, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kanvas

Oh, good point. Then, I misunderstood P1et's explanation. I thought the Bridgestones were a "fatter" version of the Pirellis, which is what I want. But based on seeing the photos above of LastDetailNVs, which are Bridgestones, I realized they're more angular, but I am going for a fatter and rounder tire, which the Pirellis are already doing that job. I think the Michelin PSPs are what I'm looking for (based on seeing them in the X5M), but don't offer the sizes for F15.

But thanks P1et for all the photos and explanations!

If you want a rounder look, then definitely don't get the Bridgestones!

iconoclast · 11-26-2017, 06:04 PM

P1 · 11-26-2017, 08:11 PM

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Do I spy 21" winters?

Jlu88 · 11-26-2017, 09:11 PM

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