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sukhk527 · 02-12-2023, 03:06 PM

Nice dude! Great addition.

shimmy23 · 02-12-2023, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jiggz

They're not available in Mocha.

They are expensive, but it's a huge improvement, especially for X5's equipped with the ridiculous fake wood trim.

getting rid of that wood was mod #1.

TexasRiderBMW · 02-12-2023, 08:18 PM

I have been searching for the carbon fiber interior on eBay, but most I find is hydro dipped. I have so much I want to do, but so much to spend. Lol. I agree, this wood is not one I’d like to keep. Maybe I’ll wrap it.

Xolinlevh · 02-13-2023, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WindyCityBMWX5

I have been searching for the carbon fiber interior on eBay, but most I find is hydro dipped. I have so much I want to do, but so much to spend. Lol. I agree, this wood is not one I’d like to keep. Maybe I’ll wrap it.

Same =/ I have the front 2 pieces for the dash sitting in my basement, i need to finish the set and get the doors...but i can only find these knock off ones on ebay

or people selling the OEM kit at over MSRP

shimmy23 · 02-13-2023, 09:31 AM

i guess i lucked out. found an entire oem set on ebay from an f85 with 30k miles. the knee pads were the finishing touch to it.

Xolinlevh · 02-13-2023, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

i guess i lucked out. found an entire oem set on ebay from an f85 with 30k miles. the knee pads were the finishing touch to it.

Im giving you a death glare right now. Those are the 2 largest cosmetic upgrades i want to do

shimmy23 · 02-13-2023, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Xolinlevh

Im giving you a death glare right now. Those are the 2 largest cosmetic upgrades i want to do

hahah!

i'll keep my eyes peeled for a set

shimmy23 · 03-05-2023, 08:43 PM

slowly adding PPF to the x5. today i did all four wheel arches. i've done headlights before and i'd almost say these arches were easier. i'll eventually do rockers, hood, fenders, and bumper once i have time.

shimmy23 · 03-05-2023, 09:18 PM

IND black roundels came in so i installed those and debadged the "x5" emblem

TexasRiderBMW · 03-05-2023, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

IND black roundels came in so i installed those and debadged the "x5" emblem

Nice! About time! Looks great! You didn’t like the black X5 emblems?

shimmy23 · 03-06-2023, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by WindyCityBMWX5

Nice! About time! Looks great! You didn’t like the black X5 emblems?

no kidding! that was a long 14 weeks!!

i seem to always debadge my cars. not sure why but it happens on every car i've owned. i might get the x5 badge later but i couldn't stand the chrome sitting next to the black roundel at the moment.

Chilled · 03-06-2023, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

slowly adding PPF to the x5. today i did all four wheel arches. i've done headlights before and i'd almost say these arches were easier. i'll eventually do rockers, hood, fenders, and bumper once i have time.

Hey, where did you got the pre-cuts and what's the film brand? How's the fitment on the bumper?

TexasRiderBMW · 03-06-2023, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

no kidding! that was a long 14 weeks!!

i seem to always debadge my cars. not sure why but it happens on every car i've owned. i might get the x5 badge later but i couldn't stand the chrome sitting next to the black roundel at the moment.

Either way it looks great! Looks clean and the black roundel gives it a nice touch of contrast! It was the longest wait ever from IND, but excellent product. Did you get the front one too? I pretty much have all the IND painted merch and the front roundel doesn’t stand out all that much, almost not worth the extra cost. The rear is a different story. The wheel caps are subtly different too.

sukhk527 · 03-06-2023, 09:08 AM

Nice dude, I’m way overdue for the rear roundel since mines peeling

. That wait though…

shimmy23 · 03-06-2023, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chilled

Hey, where did you got the pre-cuts and what's the film brand? How's the fitment on the bumper?

https://www.invisiblemask.com/imask/
They have some templates that aren't mentioned so shoot them an email if you dont see what you want. I'm using ArmorWrap Ultra. It looks much shinier than Xpel from what i've seen. I have a full Xpel front end wrap on my wife's car.

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Originally Posted by WindyCityBMWX5

Either way it looks great! Looks clean and the black roundel gives it a nice touch of contrast! It was the longest wait ever from IND, but excellent product. Did you get the front one too? I pretty much have all the IND painted merch and the front roundel doesn’t stand out all that much, almost not worth the extra cost. The rear is a different story. The wheel caps are subtly different too.

Yup, I got the front too! I thought about the IND wheel caps too. Those look sweet!

shimmy23 · 04-11-2023, 12:15 AM

installed the dinan springs with handling package. i can't even tell it's lowered! 😆 car is sitting at 30.75" in the front and 31.5" in the rear. i didn't shorten the dinan rear links. i installed them as they came out of the box.

599s going on soon!

shimmy23 · 04-11-2023, 12:22 AM

added a bmwp style rear diffuser. ikon is the brand and i'll post up a quick review with more pics to show fitment. in the meantime...

sukhk527 · 04-11-2023, 08:03 AM

Coming along nicely! Love to see it.

Rokoz · 04-12-2023, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

slowly adding PPF to the x5. today i did all four wheel arches. i've done headlights before and i'd almost say these arches were easier. i'll eventually do rockers, hood, fenders, and bumper once i have time.

Did you buy pre-cuts for the wheel archs or did you cut them yourself?

shimmy23 · 04-12-2023, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokoz

Did you buy pre-cuts for the wheel archs or did you cut them yourself?

precuts and they wrap around the inner part in the rear of each fender arch. fitment of the precut is excellent.

https://www.invisiblemask.com/imask/

send them an email if you don't see what you want. they have a lot more they can cut that's not listed!

Rokoz · 04-12-2023, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

precuts and they wrap around the inner part in the rear of each fender arch. fitment of the precut is excellent.

https://www.invisiblemask.com/imask/

send them an email if you don't see what you want. they have a lot more they can cut that's not listed!

Huge! Thanks so much for reply quickly. These are definitely on my list

shimmy23 · 04-12-2023, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokoz

Huge! Thanks so much for reply quickly. These are definitely on my list

i got around to doing the rockers and lower door areas. just ordered the hood and fenders from them today!

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shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2350 Rep 3,510 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	slowly adding PPF to the x5. today i did all four wheel arches. i've done headlights before and i'd almost say these arches were easier. i'll eventually do rockers, hood, fenders, and bumper once i have time. Attached Images __________________ -brandon F15 Glacier Silver journal
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shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2350 Rep 3,510 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	IND black roundels came in so i installed those and debadged the "x5" emblem Attached Images __________________ -brandon F15 Glacier Silver journal
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shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2350 Rep 3,510 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	installed the dinan springs with handling package. i can't even tell it's lowered! 😆 car is sitting at 30.75" in the front and 31.5" in the rear. i didn't shorten the dinan rear links. i installed them as they came out of the box. 599s going on soon! Attached Images __________________ -brandon F15 Glacier Silver journal
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shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2350 Rep 3,510 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	added a bmwp style rear diffuser. ikon is the brand and i'll post up a quick review with more pics to show fitment. in the meantime... Attached Images __________________ -brandon F15 Glacier Silver journal
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