Random X5 shot of the day... Add yours - let's make this an ongoing thread!

MarineOh3 · 11-30-2016, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Axel81

A few close-ups after my first detailing session on the car where I went through clay-bar, polish and sealant. Wax still pending...

Very nice. Out of curiosity, what products/processes did you use?

psuibmw · 11-30-2016, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

Was it easy finding a burial place

zinengineer · 11-30-2016, 11:12 PM

first post; new to BMW. Already switched out the PZero's to Continental DWS's and will post pics in the "winter tires" thread after I've put on the roof rack for upcoming winter travels. Love the car so far; based on pictures I've seen here it looks like the space gray is a popular color....

Not sure I'm ready to tackle the modifications I've been reading about here, although some of them look really, really cool - I might go for the CF mirror caps

Axel81 · 12-01-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MarineOh3

Very nice. Out of curiosity, what products/processes did you use?

Sure, I used the following Chemical Guys products:

1. Clay bar & Lube kit
2. VSS Scratch and Swirl Remover (considering the rather good shape of my paint, I think I could have skipped this step actually...)
3. JetSeal sealant
4. Butter Wet Wax (still pending, will come this weekend hopefully!)

This was my first time using a clay bar on paint and was impressed by this process. I believe you can buy this from any other store that sells it cheaper, I just ordered it all together to get free shipping and a few free micro-fiber towels...

whapslim · 12-01-2016, 03:31 PM

after lunch today!

C5 FOR · 12-01-2016, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

Standards are slipping al.

P1 · 12-01-2016, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by whapslim

after lunch today!

Are those OEM or eBay wheels?

whapslim · 12-01-2016, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

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Originally Posted by whapslim

after lunch today!

Are those OEM or eBay wheels?

OEM and I'm 95% sure I overpaid

Kzang · 12-01-2016, 06:20 PM

More red pin striping

Tripperhappy · 12-01-2016, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

More red pin striping

Nice ... may one day do it too.

Wondering if Blue will make the cut.

iconoclast · 12-01-2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by whapslim

OEM and I'm 95% sure I overpaid

do you have a larger version of the one you posted above?

P1 · 12-01-2016, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by whapslim

OEM and I'm 95% sure I overpaid

Beautiful wheels! I took mine in today to get the Michelin Pilot Super Sports mounted. Goal is to have them on the X5 before the weekend...

Baunton · 12-02-2016, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by whapslim

after lunch today!

whapslim

I know its probably a stupid question but I gotta ask - what are those things hanging from the tree? They look like wasp nests.

usual_suspect · 12-02-2016, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Beautiful wheels! I took mine in today to get the Michelin Pilot Super Sports mounted. Goal is to have them on the X5 before the weekend...

Seems like a really looong process for you to get them on the car!

Look forward to see some pictures

kered · 12-02-2016, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Beautiful wheels! I took mine in today to get the Michelin Pilot Super Sports mounted. Goal is to have them on the X5 before the weekend...

I'm thinking that might be the "retro fit spare wheel kit" I also see in your picture. if it is, I'd really like to get your feedback on the fitting process please

P1 · 12-02-2016, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by usual_suspect

Seems like a really looong process for you to get them on the car!

Look forward to see some pictures

You're not wrong. Got the wheels on October 3rd, then it took another month to find the Michelin Pilots as they aren't exactly readily available.

P1 · 12-02-2016, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kered

I'm thinking that might be the "retro fit spare wheel kit" I also see in your picture. if it is, I'd really like to get your feedback on the fitting process please

It absolutely is. I'll get that fitted today also. Will snap a few photos!

MarineOh3 · 12-02-2016, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Baunton

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Originally Posted by whapslim

after lunch today!

whapslim

I know its probably a stupid question but I gotta ask - what are those things hanging from the tree? They look like wasp nests.

I was about to ask the same exact thing.

whapslim · 12-02-2016, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

do you have a larger version of the one you posted above?

Yeah it wouldn't let me upload at first but here is the biggest my iphone could muster

whapslim · 12-02-2016, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MarineOh3

I was about to ask the same exact thing.

Ha! If those are wasp nests I need to find a new parking spot.

To be honest I haven't taken a good look at them but I think they are just woven baskets. It's outside a Mexican restaurant that also sells traditional art and all kinds of little trinkets

Alan l. · 12-02-2016, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by C5 FOR

Standards are slipping al.

haha because of the oem wheels?

I just put them back on for winter. 22" BBS going to get redone and looking fresh for next spring

this is a better pic

whapslim · 12-02-2016, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Beautiful wheels! I took mine in today to get the Michelin Pilot Super Sports mounted. Goal is to have them on the X5 before the weekend...

You're gonna love them.
Bring on the pics!

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