New BMW F15 X5 owner

[nvrbkn11]

Hey guys.!
Totally new to the BMW world and just recently found these forums!
Upgraded from a 2013 Volkswagen CC (loved that car btw), just needed something bigger for my adventures & dog lol.
About a month ago I purchased a 2015 F15 X5 sDrive35i M-Sport in Mineral White.
I didn't waste any time in doing little mods to it.
Looking to keep my F15 very clean/tasteful in mods, OEM+ kind of feel.

I've included some photos from a little photoshoot I did for it the other day.

So far, this is what I've done to it.

Current mods;
Full screen Apple Carplay
Black kidney grills
Gloss Black M Style mirror caps
Gloss black front lip
Gloss black rear Diffuser/Side winglets
Eibach Lowering Springs
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires
Door puddle lights w/M Logo
Coding for some features.
Genuine M Performance gloss black roof lip spoiler
Evolution Racewerks charge pipe
BMS Intake
Clear front fender reflectors
Hawk Talon Slotted/Cross Drilled rotors


Future little mods;
Remove side door badges (maybe)
Wheel spacers (maybe)
Longer paddle shifters
Wheels
Hot side turbo charge pipe
Intercooler

I think that's all I'm gonna do to it.
Lemme know what you guys think and if there's anything that would go great with the car!

[devlinsky]

Not gonna lie, clean and tasteful. Keep it that way, well done!

Welcome to hell, btw. Ooops, sorry, my bad - I meant BMW world

Btw2: really nicely shot and edited pics. Well done, well done!

[Jakesax]

Originally Posted by nvrbkn11

Hey guys.!
Totally new to the BMW world and just recently found these forums!
Upgraded from a 2013 Volkswagen CC (loved that car btw), just needed something bigger for my adventures & dog lol.
About a month ago I purchased a 2015 F15 X5 sDrive35i M-Sport in Mineral White.
I didn't waste any time in doing little mods to it.
Looking to keep my F15 very clean/tasteful in mods.

I've included some photos from a little photoshoot I did for it the other day.

So far, this is what I've done to it.

Current mods;
Full screen Apple Carplay
Black kidney grills
Front lip
Rear Diffuser/Side winglets
Eibach Lowering Springs
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires
Door puddle lights
Coding for some features.

Future little mods;
Roof lip spoiler (got an incredible deal from the dealership, installing this weekend)
Remove side door badges
Wheel spacers
Longer paddle shifters
Wheels/Tires
Turbo charge pipes
Intercooler
High flow DP

I think that's all I'm gonna do to it.
Lemme know what you guys think and if there's anything that would go great with the car!

Love this, wish we didn't have to have the number plate on the front here in the UK it looks so much better. Is the m performance kit carbon fibre or black?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Welcome

[The Libertine]

Welcome! Definitely a change from the CC, and second the compliment for tasteful modifications!

[tlow98]

Nice looking rear diffuser piece. Looks good. How is the figment?

[sukhk527]

Clean build! I came from VW's as well, nice!

[nvrbkn11]

Originally Posted by devlinsky

Not gonna lie, clean and tasteful. Keep it that way, well done!

Welcome to hell, btw. Ooops, sorry, my bad - I meant BMW world

Btw2: really nicely shot and edited pics. Well done, well done!

hahah, thanks for the welcome to hell! :P
and thank you for the compliment on the pics!

but yes, clean and tasteful is the way. really looking to keep a oem+ look.

[nvrbkn11]

Originally Posted by Jakesax

Love this, wish we didn't have to have the number plate on the front here in the UK it looks so much better. Is the m performance kit carbon fibre or black?

oh man! bummer you guys have to have the front plate on!
im lucky here in the state im in, they dont require the front plate. definitely makes the cars look cleaner.
the M Performance kit, is a knock off from eBay. fitment isn't the best but not terrible either. I would give it a 8 out of 10, nothing a little creativeness can't fix to make it fit better, and its in gloss black color.

[nvrbkn11]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Welcome

Thanks!

[nvrbkn11]

Originally Posted by The Libertine

Welcome! Definitely a change from the CC, and second the compliment for tasteful modifications!

Huge change from the CC. I had it lowered so being higher off the ground and softer ride is appreciated haha. There's just so much room for activities haha. Not used to having so much interior space and space for my dog.
And thank you for the compliment on the tasteful mods!

[nvrbkn11]

Originally Posted by tlow98

Nice looking rear diffuser piece. Looks good. How is the figment?

Rear diffuser fitment is good. Can't really complain on the negatives given its all from eBay and in, general fitment is good. Added extra trusty 3M double sided tape on the areas where I felt it needed it. And replaced the double sided tape that it came with, with thicker and wider 3M tape. The supplied double sided tape seemed on the cheap side.

[nvrbkn11]

Originally Posted by sukhk527

Clean build! I came from VW's as well, nice!

Thank You!
Wanted to stay with a german brand!

[Jakesax]

Originally Posted by nvrbkn11

Hey guys.!
Totally new to the BMW world and just recently found these forums!
Upgraded from a 2013 Volkswagen CC (loved that car btw), just needed something bigger for my adventures & dog lol.
About a month ago I purchased a 2015 F15 X5 sDrive35i M-Sport in Mineral White.
I didn't waste any time in doing little mods to it.
Looking to keep my F15 very clean/tasteful in mods.

I've included some photos from a little photoshoot I did for it the other day.

So far, this is what I've done to it.

Current mods;
Full screen Apple Carplay
Black kidney grills
Gloss Black M Style mirror caps
Gloss black front lip
Gloss black rear Diffuser/Side winglets
Eibach Lowering Springs
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires
Door puddle lights
Coding for some features.
Genuine M Performance gloss black roof lip spoiler

Future little mods;
Clear front fender reflectors
Remove side door badges
Wheel spacers
Longer paddle shifters
Wheels/Tires
Turbo charge pipes
Intercooler
High flow DP

I think that's all I'm gonna do to it.
Lemme know what you guys think and if there's anything that would go great with the car!

Is the kit a genuine bmw one or aftermarket? This is exactly what I'm after!

[cfm56d7b]

What a great car. Thanks for sharing!

[nvrbkn11]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

What a great car. Thanks for sharing!

Of course!
Thanks!!!

[nvrbkn11]

Originally Posted by Jakesax

Is the kit a genuine bmw one or aftermarket? This is exactly what I'm after!

This is a kit from eBay.
I believe the kit was about $370 shipped.
It came included with the front lip, rear diffuser & side winglets

[nvrbkn11]

Hey guys. Just wanted an opinion.
As previously stated in my original post. I want to keep a clean/OEM+ look.

What are your guys thoughts on removing the badges on the sides, only keeping the X5 badge on the trunk.

Also was able to aquire a set of the black side foils, that have that "M performance" logo that go on the side skirts.
But not sure if that would really go with my clean/OEM+ look I'm trying to stick with.

Let me know your guys opinions!

[ErikV55]

Originally Posted by nvrbkn11

Hey guys. Just wanted an opinion.
As previously stated in my original post. I want to keep a clean/OEM+ look.

What are your guys thoughts on removing the badges on the sides, only keeping the X5 badge on the trunk.

Also was able to aquire a set of the black side foils, that have that "M performance" logo that go on the side skirts.
But not sure if that would really go with my clean/OEM+ look I'm trying to stick with.

Let me know your guys opinions!

I've dabbled with removing the side badges. Mines a 2017 but i'm worried since they've been on this long the paint underneath might need work.

I'd skip the M Performance stickers but that's preference. I got them with my MPPK and still didn't put them on.

You might consider adding the M Performance Brake Package, and the M Performance Exhaust. I have both and love em.

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by ErikV55

I've dabbled with removing the side badges. Mines a 2017 but i'm worried since they've been on this long the paint underneath might need work.

I'd skip the M Performance stickers but that's preference. I got them with my MPPK and still didn't put them on.

You might consider adding the M Performance Brake Package, and the M Performance Exhaust. I have both and love em.

I have a 2016 and removed the side badges and residue with no prob (believe I used WD-40). I also put the M-Performance stickers on (dealer "installed") when I got my MPPK, but understand why that would be a personal preference. I think they are more understated than the black decal with the M-Performance lettering while still looking appropriate (when the side badges are removed that is).

I agree - MPE is amazing. Love the added grunt. I don't have the MPBK myself, but upgraded to the same brake kit from the M50d from Europe which I am happy with, so the MPBK must be even better.

[BlackBeans]

Looks great man! Love the front lip

[Vivek.]

Originally Posted by nvrbkn11

Hey guys. Just wanted an opinion.
As previously stated in my original post. I want to keep a clean/OEM+ look.

What are your guys thoughts on removing the badges on the sides, only keeping the X5 badge on the trunk.

Also was able to aquire a set of the black side foils, that have that "M performance" logo that go on the side skirts.
But not sure if that would really go with my clean/OEM+ look I'm trying to stick with.

Let me know your guys opinions!

Mine has the M-Performance decals on the skirts and I can't decide how I feel about them. They're the only part of my car that's showing some damage from UV/road grime and they look a little faded. I'm dabbling between trying to clean them up with clay bar, removing them entirely, or having them replaced with brand new OEM parts. It seems like the skirts you bought are painted black in addition to having the black decals. This would look very odd IMO.

I'm debadged (rear) other than the side emblems. To be honest I largely have them because it's the only indication that I have the relatively uncommon 35D

BTW if you end up replacing your wheels I'd be interested buying yours assuming they have no curb rash/bends