2017 X5 wide body and carbon fiber build…

X5Brian · 12-22-2021, 03:59 AM

What tire brand are you using on your 22” set up if 295/335?

Akkord29 · 12-22-2021, 05:17 AM

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What tire brand are you using on your 22” set up if 295/335?

Toyo ST III

X5Brian · 12-27-2021, 08:23 PM

Today got my Turbosmart BOV installed.
I do have to apologize, I planned on getting pics of install but I had to handle some phone calls for work…. Walked out to shop and guy had old one off and new one on in 1 hr. He was putting last bolt.
I will do better in future !!

X5Brian · 12-27-2021, 08:27 PM

If anyone is looking for a shop in Jacksonville Florida, this place is it! They will be doing my coil overs and intercooler. If they don't do it they know who can! Ryan, the owner is cool and loves modding cars! He gets out there to play too! Hope it's ok to post this, I looked for a long time to be comfortable with a shop to touch my car. Hoping this helps other in area out too.

X5Brian · 12-29-2021, 08:21 PM

Todays teaser…
Started my carbon fiber air box overlay…
Sanded with 60 grit then epoxy coat till tacky
Next is carbon fiber lay…

X5Brian · 12-30-2021, 09:11 AM

This morning progress
1st coat of epoxy of 3 layers down

Keithwand · 12-30-2021, 09:39 AM

I have the same car/ color and am enjoying this.
Mine is stock except for debadging the front door trim.
That engine cover is really cool. You may have to start a side business.
Anxious to see the dual tip exhausts.
Keep the pics coming

X5Brian · 12-30-2021, 09:42 AM

Thank you!!! It's def a learning process and made a few mistakes but fixed so far ..:
Waiting to do main engine cover when my larger carbon fiber mat comes in tomorrow
I'll keep posting pics as the day goes on !

X5Brian · 12-30-2021, 11:54 AM

2nd coat applied

X5Brian · 12-30-2021, 12:47 PM

Few more action shots

X5Brian · 12-30-2021, 01:36 PM

3rd last coat of epoxy
Next will be block sand and clear coat

jluzbet · 12-30-2021, 04:09 PM

time to follow this one

X5Brian · 12-30-2021, 08:47 PM

Went ahead and got started on main engine cover. Sanded with 60grit and applied a base coat of epoxy

X5Brian · 12-30-2021, 09:47 PM

Carbon laid in place !

Keithwand · 12-31-2021, 07:50 AM

Anxious to see installed.

NYBulldog · 12-31-2021, 09:15 AM

Incredible stuff on the Covers. Would love to learn how to do that Carbon overlaying. Nice work!

X5Brian · 12-31-2021, 11:20 AM

After 2 hrs with a razor blade, top done.
1st coat of epoxy on!

X5Brian · 12-31-2021, 03:23 PM

3rd coat on, really leveling out and smoothing.
Will prob do a 4th and stop.

FCX5 · 12-31-2021, 04:27 PM

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3rd coat on, really leveling out and smoothing.
Will prob do a 4th and stop.

I really admire your effort to individualize your X5. My 2 cents is that the letters might be a little too bright for my taste, but the CF covers will look great!

X5Brian · 12-31-2021, 04:33 PM

Well that's the fun of customizing! You make it your own. I love the m performance colors and even gonna stripe my x5 with them. It's fun to break up something that just one color. Glad you like the CF… def a learning process, thanks YouTube lol

X5Brian · 12-31-2021, 05:47 PM

4th coat of epoxy on and it looks amazing. Def leveled out perfectly. I'll do a "trial fit" tomorrow and take some pics.
Happy new year everyone !

X5Brian · 01-01-2022, 08:46 AM

All is left is a final sand and clear coat, for watching a YouTube video and diving in, I would say… not too bad

12-22-2021, 03:59 AM	#23
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12-27-2021, 08:23 PM	#25
X5Brian First Lieutenant 873 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. iTrader: (0)	Today got my Turbosmart BOV installed. I do have to apologize, I planned on getting pics of install but I had to handle some phone calls for work…. Walked out to shop and guy had old one off and new one on in 1 hr. He was putting last bolt. I will do better in future !! Attached Images
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X5Brian First Lieutenant 873 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. iTrader: (0)	If anyone is looking for a shop in Jacksonville Florida, this place is it! They will be doing my coil overs and intercooler. If they don't do it they know who can! Ryan, the owner is cool and loves modding cars! He gets out there to play too! Hope it's ok to post this, I looked for a long time to be comfortable with a shop to touch my car. Hoping this helps other in area out too. Attached Images
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12-29-2021, 08:21 PM	#27
X5Brian First Lieutenant 873 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. iTrader: (0)	Todays teaser… Started my carbon fiber air box overlay… Sanded with 60 grit then epoxy coat till tacky Next is carbon fiber lay… Attached Images
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12-30-2021, 09:11 AM	#28
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12-30-2021, 09:39 AM	#29
Keithwand First Lieutenant 106 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 22 X5 replaced 16 X5 6/22 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lakewood Ranch FL iTrader: (0)	I have the same car/ color and am enjoying this. Mine is stock except for debadging the front door trim. That engine cover is really cool. You may have to start a side business. Anxious to see the dual tip exhausts. Keep the pics coming
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12-30-2021, 09:42 AM	#30
X5Brian First Lieutenant 873 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. iTrader: (0)	Thank you!!! It's def a learning process and made a few mistakes but fixed so far ..: Waiting to do main engine cover when my larger carbon fiber mat comes in tomorrow I'll keep posting pics as the day goes on !
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12-30-2021, 11:54 AM	#31
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12-30-2021, 12:47 PM	#32
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12-30-2021, 01:36 PM	#33
X5Brian First Lieutenant 873 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. iTrader: (0)	3rd last coat of epoxy Next will be block sand and clear coat Attached Images
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12-30-2021, 08:47 PM	#35
X5Brian First Lieutenant 873 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. iTrader: (0)	Went ahead and got started on main engine cover. Sanded with 60grit and applied a base coat of epoxy Attached Images
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12-30-2021, 09:47 PM	#36
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12-31-2021, 07:50 AM	#37
Keithwand First Lieutenant 106 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 22 X5 replaced 16 X5 6/22 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lakewood Ranch FL iTrader: (0)	Anxious to see installed.
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12-31-2021, 09:15 AM	#38
NYBulldog Specialist 1310 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: Nikes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NuYawk iTrader: (19)	Incredible stuff on the Covers. Would love to learn how to do that Carbon overlaying. Nice work! __________________
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12-31-2021, 11:20 AM	#39
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12-31-2021, 03:23 PM	#40
X5Brian First Lieutenant 873 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. iTrader: (0)	3rd coat on, really leveling out and smoothing. Will prob do a 4th and stop. Attached Images
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X5Brian First Lieutenant 873 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. iTrader: (0)	Well that's the fun of customizing! You make it your own. I love the m performance colors and even gonna stripe my x5 with them. It's fun to break up something that just one color. Glad you like the CF… def a learning process, thanks YouTube lol
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X5Brian First Lieutenant 873 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. iTrader: (0)	4th coat of epoxy on and it looks amazing. Def leveled out perfectly. I'll do a "trial fit" tomorrow and take some pics. Happy new year everyone ! Attached Images
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X5Brian First Lieutenant 873 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. iTrader: (0)	All is left is a final sand and clear coat, for watching a YouTube video and diving in, I would say… not too bad Attached Images
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