RKP Carbon Lip Installed on MW F85

Alan l. · 06-19-2016, 12:36 AM

Can't say enough about the guys over at IND. The lip came very well packaged and the quality/fitment is top notch. Perfect weave all around and the install took 15mins! Fitment is spot on.

Heres a teaser shot from my phone for now. Going to try to take better pics of the car when time permits.

(new plates coming...

)

IMG_1856

remmib · 06-19-2016, 09:06 AM

First of all congrats on the X5 M, and I expert to see a thread pretty soon with lots of pics.

Taran.J · 06-19-2016, 10:01 AM

Very nice Alan

staying with the red lining on this build too?

Payton3485 · 06-19-2016, 05:24 PM

Looks awesome, congrats!

Kzang · 06-19-2016, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taran.J

Very nice Alan

staying with the red lining on this build too?

LOL he already did the pin stripe on the rear diffuser too

Beast Alan!

P1 · 06-19-2016, 10:37 PM

Congrats on the X5M. Any reason you didn't go with a colour that's unique to the X5M? Curious...

Alan l. · 06-19-2016, 11:12 PM

Thanks.

I wanted to go with a X5M exclusive color but none of them won me over

DG - Most common on the F85. I prefer a more cooler color grey than this warm version

LBB - Too teal for me. Not a fan. Saw this in person recently on a F85 and it confirmed what I thought

MR - this was my top choice besides MW but since i really wanted the Mugello red interior I thought red/red is too tacky. That plus the fact that I've never seen the X5M in this color in the flesh I couldn't make a 100K gamble incase i didn't like the color.

In my opinion you can't really go wrong with white/red combo. Also prior to getting the F85 I had my 22" BBS wheels already refinished to chrome shadow which works best on white or red only. I am very happy with my choice.

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sos_73 · 06-20-2016, 04:13 AM

This front lip looks pretty good.
I'm still not sure if I will install this lip on mine (already have the RKP rear diffuser).
Do someone have a picture with the front lip installed on a DG X5M (to make a better idea of how it will looks on DG)?

The red lining looks great! Is it painted or is it a vinyl stripe?

sos_73 · 06-20-2016, 04:16 AM

@Alan I.

Did you think about painting your brake calipers in red to match with the lining and the hub of your wheels?

Did you get a diy instruction to install the lip?

r33_RGSport · 06-20-2016, 10:02 AM

Congrats Alan. The kidney grill outter ring swap has no issue it seems.

Car looks great.

Alan l. · 06-20-2016, 10:27 AM

No issues Ben.

Some of the tabs didn't want to lock in all the way but nothing some super epoxy couldn't fix.

P1 · 06-20-2016, 10:45 AM

Alan, what % is the tint on your X5M?

Alan l. · 06-20-2016, 10:56 AM

No tint yet. Going to go with 20% this time around so it matches the back better.

I had 35% on my 35i and with all the light coming in from the windshield it made the tint look significantly lighter than the back.

Alan

Alan l. · 06-20-2016, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sos_73

@Alan I.

Did you think about painting your brake calipers in red to match with the lining and the hub of your wheels?

Did you get a diy instruction to install the lip?

No plans to paint the brakes. The blue looks fine and I don't want to put too much red all over.

The lip goes on so easily my daughter could probably put it on. No DIY needed. Once you place the lip on the car you'll understand. It was the easiest front lip installs i've ever done. 10-15mins tops.

FedM · 06-21-2016, 01:55 AM

Did it make the front end lower? Im on KW var3 with the lowest setup so I think putting on this lip would be killing for it

sos_73 · 06-21-2016, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan l.

No plans to paint the brakes. The blue looks fine and I don't want to put too much red all over.

The lip goes on so easily my daughter could probably put it on. No DIY needed. Once you place the lip on the car you'll understand. It was the easiest front lip installs i've ever done. 10-15mins tops.

Thanks for your answer!
Have you got some close up pictures?

Alan l. · 06-21-2016, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FedM

Did it make the front end lower? Im on KW var3 with the lowest setup so I think putting on this lip would be killing for it

It does lower the front end the same height as the lip. This lip essentially mounts below the bumper so you are sacrificing ride height for sure.

JNoSol · 06-21-2016, 08:30 AM

Alan, you mod whore...

I really love the lip, no drop needed even.

Alan l. · 06-21-2016, 08:41 AM

Bad habits are hard to break

I agree about no drop needed. I thought my F15 looked ok without a drop on the adaptive M suspension and the F85 looks a tad lower than that which is perfect for me. Given that this thing already rides pretty firm I can't imagine making it ride any firmer.

Here's a shot of the RKP rear thanks to jpsjr70

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JNoSol · 06-21-2016, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

Bad habits are hard to break

I agree about no drop needed. I thought my F15 looked ok without a drop on the adaptive M suspension and the F85 looks a tad lower than that which is perfect for me. Given that this thing already rides pretty firm I can't imagine making it ride any firmer.

Here's a shot of the RKP rear thanks to jpsjr70

LOL. Love the red accent. I assume red painted brake calipers are next?

m34SPD · 06-21-2016, 10:26 AM

Looks really good! Can't wait till you post an official thread!

Mohamed-Kwt · 06-21-2016, 12:13 PM

Awesome ride Alan, It definitely inhanced the vehicle look.
the missing link here is the carbon fiber mirror covers, It will add more contrast and sum the vehicle up.

06-19-2016, 12:36 AM	#1
Alan l. Major General 5427 Rep 8,801 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	RKP Carbon Lip Installed on MW F85 Can't say enough about the guys over at IND. The lip came very well packaged and the quality/fitment is top notch. Perfect weave all around and the install took 15mins! Fitment is spot on. Heres a teaser shot from my phone for now. Going to try to take better pics of the car when time permits. (new plates coming... )IMG_1856 __________________
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RKP Carbon Lip Installed on MW F85

06-19-2016, 11:12 PM	#7
Alan l. Major General 5427 Rep 8,801 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	Thanks. I wanted to go with a X5M exclusive color but none of them won me over DG - Most common on the F85. I prefer a more cooler color grey than this warm version LBB - Too teal for me. Not a fan. Saw this in person recently on a F85 and it confirmed what I thought MR - this was my top choice besides MW but since i really wanted the Mugello red interior I thought red/red is too tacky. That plus the fact that I've never seen the X5M in this color in the flesh I couldn't make a 100K gamble incase i didn't like the color. In my opinion you can't really go wrong with white/red combo. Also prior to getting the F85 I had my 22" BBS wheels already refinished to chrome shadow which works best on white or red only. I am very happy with my choice. Untitled __________________ Last edited by Alan l.; 06-20-2016 at 09:56 AM..
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sos_73 Private 18 Rep 84 Posts Drives: BMW X5M F85 (2015) Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	This front lip looks pretty good. I'm still not sure if I will install this lip on mine (already have the RKP rear diffuser). Do someone have a picture with the front lip installed on a DG X5M (to make a better idea of how it will looks on DG)? The red lining looks great! Is it painted or is it a vinyl stripe?
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sos_73 Private 18 Rep 84 Posts Drives: BMW X5M F85 (2015) Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	@Alan I. Did you think about painting your brake calipers in red to match with the lining and the hub of your wheels? Did you get a diy instruction to install the lip? Last edited by sos_73; 06-20-2016 at 04:49 AM..
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Alan l. Major General 5427 Rep 8,801 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	No issues Ben. Some of the tabs didn't want to lock in all the way but nothing some super epoxy couldn't fix. __________________
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Alan l. Major General 5427 Rep 8,801 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	No tint yet. Going to go with 20% this time around so it matches the back better. I had 35% on my 35i and with all the light coming in from the windshield it made the tint look significantly lighter than the back. Alan __________________
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FedM Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 263 Posts Drives: F86, F13 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Moscow, RU iTrader: (0)	Did it make the front end lower? Im on KW var3 with the lowest setup so I think putting on this lip would be killing for it
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JNoSol Brigadier General 1381 Rep 3,834 Posts Drives: 750 MSPORT & E90M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	Alan, you mod whore... I really love the lip, no drop needed even. __________________ Daily: G12 750 MSPORT Weekend Car: E90 M3
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Alan l. Major General 5427 Rep 8,801 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	Bad habits are hard to break I agree about no drop needed. I thought my F15 looked ok without a drop on the adaptive M suspension and the F85 looks a tad lower than that which is perfect for me. Given that this thing already rides pretty firm I can't imagine making it ride any firmer. Here's a shot of the RKP rear thanks to jpsjr70 Untitled __________________
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m34SPD Picture me rollin' 307 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: e36 m3, e39 m5, f80 m3 CS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: At the gas station iTrader: (0)	Looks really good! Can't wait till you post an official thread!
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Mohamed-Kwt Enlisted Member 23 Rep 41 Posts Drives: "15 X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: KUWAIT iTrader: (0)	Awesome ride Alan, It definitely inhanced the vehicle look. the missing link here is the carbon fiber mirror covers, It will add more contrast and sum the vehicle up.
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