My New (To me) F15

Kakalika · 02-04-2017, 09:08 AM

Just took delivery of this 35i Sport to replace my 2011 35d Sport.

Saphire Black on Black Dakota. I had wanted to get Space Grey, but I had a good deal on this and still have a little factory warranty left.

Those tacky brake cover calipers will have to go, and the weathertech wind deflectors around the windows.

Gloss black performance grills and Invisihitch on the way!! As well as Open Grills!

Kzang · 02-04-2017, 09:47 AM

Congrats! Yes get rid of those thing immediately and get it washed, detailed, and sealed

P1 · 02-04-2017, 10:41 AM

Don't forget to get 20" wheels this week also!

Kakalika · 02-04-2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Don't forget to get 20" wheels this week also!

Don't worry, the 20 inch rims are coming!!

r33_RGSport · 02-04-2017, 11:29 AM

@Kakalika , Congrats. Still a good color.

Kzang · 02-04-2017, 11:32 AM

Don't forget to change out the grills! It makes a big difference.

alphaod · 02-04-2017, 11:33 AM

Congrats.

Don't forget open grills, kneepads, splitters, 20" wheels

P1 · 02-04-2017, 11:51 AM

Scrap the 20" wheels. Don't forget the OEM 21" wheels!

r33_RGSport · 02-04-2017, 11:56 AM

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Haha. What a provocation.

Kakalika · 02-04-2017, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphaod

Congrats.

Don't forget open grills, kneepads, splitters, 20" wheels

All in good time my friends !!!

Kakalika · 02-04-2017, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1et

Scrap the 20" wheels. Don't forget the OEM 21" wheels!

Doanster · 02-04-2017, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kakalika

All in good time my friends !!!

No doubt. If there's one thing I've learned about this place is that we are VERY "helpful" at spending other people's $$!!

Welcome and enjoy the drive...

Neuera09 · 02-04-2017, 02:29 PM

Nice ride! Congrats man.

mcvaughan · 02-05-2017, 08:58 AM

Congrats!

Kakalika · 02-20-2017, 03:11 PM

OK, just installed my invisihitch. I won't go through the install process as it's well documented here. I did however make a few changes to the wiring on the trailer side. I did not like the 7 way receptacle that came with the harness. I prefer to use the one made by Pollack which has both a 7way and a 4 way flat. So I don't have to worry about adapters when I want to tow a small trailer. Pollack make a better quality unit as well. Much better that the Curt unit which came with my Invisihitch. A well protected wire harness which plugs into the dual receptacle.

As you can see here, receptacle has both 7 way and 4 way. With spring loaded water resistant covers.

Comes with a sturdy mounting bracket which it clips into. I drilled a couple of holes in the stock invisihitch bracket and bolted the Pollack bracket to it using stainless screws. Painted the drill holes with rust proof black paint before bolting them together.

Wire colors are different from the BMW harness, so you have to wire by function. Took me a while, but its all working. Absolutely no cutting of the bumper was needed.

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Kakalika First Lieutenant 101 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 35d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	My New (To me) F15 Just took delivery of this 35i Sport to replace my 2011 35d Sport. Saphire Black on Black Dakota. I had wanted to get Space Grey, but I had a good deal on this and still have a little factory warranty left. Those tacky brake cover calipers will have to go, and the weathertech wind deflectors around the windows. Gloss black performance grills and Invisihitch on the way!! As well as Open Grills! __________________ RUN FLAT TIRES? NEIN DANKE!
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Kzang Major General 3239 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Yes get rid of those thing immediately and get it washed, detailed, and sealed __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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r33_RGSport General 12914 Rep 18,685 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	@Kakalika , Congrats. Still a good color. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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Kzang Major General 3239 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Don't forget to change out the grills! It makes a big difference. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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alphaod Mmmmm… 1148 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	Congrats. Don't forget open grills, kneepads, splitters, 20" wheels __________________ 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i BMW CCA 509766
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P1 Lieutenant General 11565 Rep 11,135 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Scrap the 20" wheels. Don't forget the OEM 21" wheels!
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r33_RGSport General 12914 Rep 18,685 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	: Haha. What a provocation. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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Neuera09 Lieutenant 279 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 Xline with MPPK Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	Nice ride! Congrats man.
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02-05-2017, 08:58 AM	#14
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02-20-2017, 03:11 PM	#15
Kakalika First Lieutenant 101 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 35d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	OK, just installed my invisihitch. I won't go through the install process as it's well documented here. I did however make a few changes to the wiring on the trailer side. I did not like the 7 way receptacle that came with the harness. I prefer to use the one made by Pollack which has both a 7way and a 4 way flat. So I don't have to worry about adapters when I want to tow a small trailer. Pollack make a better quality unit as well. Much better that the Curt unit which came with my Invisihitch. A well protected wire harness which plugs into the dual receptacle. As you can see here, receptacle has both 7 way and 4 way. With spring loaded water resistant covers. Comes with a sturdy mounting bracket which it clips into. I drilled a couple of holes in the stock invisihitch bracket and bolted the Pollack bracket to it using stainless screws. Painted the drill holes with rust proof black paint before bolting them together. Wire colors are different from the BMW harness, so you have to wire by function. Took me a while, but its all working. Absolutely no cutting of the bumper was needed. __________________ RUN FLAT TIRES? NEIN DANKE!
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