X5M Front bumper conversion

[Javila]

Originally Posted by PP1

Was your m50d front bumper trim OEM or from Autotecknic? Are you planning on selling it?

I think I got them from Ben @ RGSport.. I don’t remember, but definitely not OEM

[PP1]

Originally Posted by Javila

I think I got them from Ben @ RGSport.. I don’t remember, but definitely not OEM

Nice, do you plan on selling the trim? I'm interested

[Javila]

Originally Posted by PP1

Nice, do you plan on selling the trim? I'm interested

Sorry I missed that!

I don’t have the bumper anymore. I sold it locally soon after I removed it.

[NYBulldog]

I'm thinking about trading my X5 in and the entire kit will be fore sale if it goes through.

[PP1]

Originally Posted by Javila

Sorry I missed that!

I don’t have the bumper anymore. I sold it locally soon after I removed it.

OK bummer

[Javila]

I FINALLY got all the parts necessary to get the rear bumper put back on. And while I was waiting for the Blind Spot Detector brackets to arrive, I received a 6WB cluster

Everything is put together nicely. The whole install went very smooth once all the rear brackets/mounts were in. Hopefully this thread gives anyone else that is looking to do the conversion an idea of how much is involved in getting this done.

6WB install was also a breeze, although it did have to be remotely coded.

I think I owed some of you some front bumper shots, so here they are:

[Javila]

Here are the rest for the newly installed rear and the cluster

[Djhumvee]

Originally Posted by NYBulldog

Its really simple. Since you have the M Sport you don't need to "upgrade" you front wheel flares. You also wouldnt need the bracket that holds the flare. I doubt you will need to trim any of the ducting or shields.

1) Bumper 51118066734
2, 3) Accessories 51118066726, 51118066729 , 51118066729,



I assume you have Surround View.
Top Center Grille 5111805634
Bracket for Camera in TCG 51118056342
Lower Center Grille 51118056259
Left Grill/Trim 51118056261
Right Grill/Trim 51118056262

So the left and right adaptor (looks like #5 in the pic. Part # 51118056289/90) aren't needed in the f85 bumper upgrade? I have the non-m sport bumper but I do have the fender flares. Also any idea if my park sensors will work? Looks like everyone with the m-sport bumpers swap them onto the f85 bumpers, wondering if mine can just be painted and installed..

[P1]

Now let's get you some proper headlights!

[Javila]

As much as I would love to update the headlights, I think I’m good for now… I’m waiting on my knee pads to arrive. And next will possibly be a front splitter!

[Javila]

Unfortunately, I can’t answer the question regarding the left and right brackets… the park sensors should work, just get them painted

Originally Posted by Djhumvee

So the left and right adaptor (looks like #5 in the pic. Part # 51118056289/90) aren't needed in the f85 bumper upgrade? I have the non-m sport bumper but I do have the fender flares. Also any idea if my park sensors will work? Looks like everyone with the m-sport bumpers swap them onto the f85 bumpers, wondering if mine can just be painted and installed..

[NYBulldog]

Originally Posted by Djhumvee

So the left and right adaptor (looks like #5 in the pic. Part # 51118056289/90) aren't needed in the f85 bumper upgrade? I have the non-m sport bumper but I do have the fender flares. Also any idea if my park sensors will work? Looks like everyone with the m-sport bumpers swap them onto the f85 bumpers, wondering if mine can just be painted and installed..

I can tell you that I needed those adapters, mine was an X-Line. And just re-use your parking sensors, they are the same.

[Djhumvee]

Originally Posted by NYBulldog

I can tell you that I needed those adapters, mine was an X-Line. And just re-use your parking sensors, they are the same.

Ah ok, So maybe the M-sport adaptors will work but going from an x-line to f85 needs them.. I actually have a whole m-sport aftermarket kit I got for free with a broken front bumper maybe I have the adaptors already..

[Djhumvee]

I bought the front and rear bumpers from rock auto, plus the lower grille, it came it $475 with shipping! The bumpers are aftermarket, made in Taiwan..

[daytonaviolet]

Amazing transformation 🔥🔥🔥

[1230vani]

Originally Posted by Javila

Here are the rest for the newly installed rear and the cluster

Awesome. Get those X6 kneepads for the middle console if you can. Have the same leather as you and It will look great. Your car looks great!

[Jakesax]

Originally Posted by Javila

Thank you for the info! I seem to be on the right track then as that's pretty much what I ordered.
Here is the list of parts (including bumper) that I had ordered:
51-11-8-066-732 M Bumper cover
51-11-8-056-302 Absorber
51-11-8-066-726 Tow Bracket Cover
51-11-8-056-289 Adapter
51-11-8-056-290 Adapter
51-11-8-066-729 Lmp Washer Cover
51-11-8-066-730 Lmp Washer Cover
51-11-8-056-341 Center Grille
51-11-8-056-342 Center Grille Holder
51-11-8-056-259 Lower Grille
51-11-8-056-261 Outer lower Grille left
51-11-8-056-262 Outer lower Grille right

This all came to under 500$ (not including bumper) shipped. I already had purchased the slanted M grills from RGSPORT. If these are all the parts that I need, then all the bits and pieces necessary to install, seem to be the obvious parts necessary for it to be visually complete. I have updated my original post to include pictures of the project car

Is there a grill available if you don't have the front camera?

[Jscotti350]

Originally Posted by Javila

As much as I would love to update the headlights, I think I'm good for now… I'm waiting on my knee pads to arrive. And next will possibly be a front splitter!

Originally Posted by Javila

I FINALLY got all the parts necessary to get the rear bumper put back on. And while I was waiting for the Blind Spot Detector brackets to arrive, I received a 6WB cluster

Everything is put together nicely. The whole install went very smooth once all the rear brackets/mounts were in. Hopefully this thread gives anyone else that is looking to do the conversion an idea of how much is involved in getting this done.

6WB install was also a breeze, although it did have to be remotely coded.

I think I owed some of you some front bumper shots, so here they are:

Is the list you posted everything I would need if I have the M sport now? Or would I just need the bumper it's self? Rock auto has them for $120 but shipping it is $150. Tryijg to figure out exactly what I need. Thanks

[Coretrax]

Breathing air into this Thread again, anyone of you others who did this retrofit with ACC? Re used the old grille or did you modify the X5M grille?

[Javila]

Originally Posted by Jscotti350

Is the list you posted everything I would need if I have the M sport now? Or would I just need the bumper it's self? Rock auto has them for $120 but shipping it is $150. Tryijg to figure out exactly what I need. Thanks

Sorry so late to reply, but if you haven’t done it already (or for others that are interested), you will need the whole parts list even if you have an M Sport.

It adds up quickly, especially after paint. If you can sell your factory M-Sport exhaust, it helps to balance out the cost.

[Javila]

Originally Posted by Coretrax

Breathing air into this Thread again, anyone of you others who did this retrofit with ACC? Re used the old grille or did you modify the X5M grille?

Hope someone can answer this for you! Helping you bump this up

[Coretrax]

Originally Posted by Javila

Hope someone can answer this for you! Helping you bump this up

Thanks just got a DM from another member who had mounted it behind the grille where it whould be on a Non M. And it worked as it should after a re calibration 😎