Journey of X5 Upgrade:::::Decide % X5 and GLE Coupe

hamh · 09-25-2015, 07:31 PM

Yup, have been reading Alan's thread and bought the wet sand paper, 3M tape etc, this will be my first DIY installation!

Kzang · 09-25-2015, 07:37 PM

Nice! I also did the front splitter myself and will be installing the rear diffuser tomorrow

hamh · 09-25-2015, 07:41 PM

Is it something I can do on my own or It is a two men job?

Kzang · 09-25-2015, 08:13 PM

You can do it yourself. It would be definitely easier with extra hands to hold and align the pieces.

hamh · 09-26-2015, 06:44 PM

Finally got the car!

hamh · 09-27-2015, 09:05 AM

Resting in its new home :-)

twelve535i · 09-27-2015, 09:32 AM

Now I understand why Woody has a watch around that waist lol

Is the car really close to the wall or does it just look that way from the pictures?

hamh · 09-27-2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by twelve535i

Now I understand why Woody has a watch around that waist lol

Is the car really close to the wall or does it just look that way from the pictures?

haha, it's kinda close to the wall, i'm still adjusting the way to park a big car lol, driving a GTI for so long certainly needs some adjustment especially on parking.

Kzang · 09-27-2015, 10:20 AM

Resting? you need to get a move on with the mods!

Congrats on your new ride, it looks great

hamh · 09-27-2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Resting? you need to get a move on with the mods!

Congrats on your new ride, it looks great

Yea, gotta at least put on the kidney grill today.

On a side note, I went to visit a friend in the suburb yesterday night, and find the LED lighting very nice!

twelve535i · 09-27-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hamh

Yea, gotta at least put on the kidney grill today.

On a side note, I went to visit a friend in the suburb yesterday night, and find the LED lighting very nice!

I suggest you wrap your forearms/ wrists in something thin. I don't have any real suggestions (a few layers plastic food wrap? Lol)
That bumper is going to cut your arm

Doanster · 09-27-2015, 10:50 AM

Congrats Ham!
Super kudos to you if you can get the grilles installed today!!!

Kzang · 09-27-2015, 10:50 AM

Yeah the LED lights are awesome.. I am riding around in a brand new 2016 528i with about 200 miles on the odometer with xenon lights and it has a yellowish hue to it and it reminds me of how white the LED lights are in comparison.

One tip on the kidney swap install is take a look at Alan's install pics to show where the bottom tabs are located. Also make sure you drive the X5 for a few to get the engine warm.. it helps with the plastics to flex easier.

FamilyMan · 09-27-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hamh

Resting in its new home :-)

Congrats man!

Can't wait to see your mods!

hamh · 09-27-2015, 05:48 PM

Painted my MPE gloss black, loving it, BMW should have it in black by default.

Kzang · 09-27-2015, 05:56 PM

Nice! Wait did you have your MPE installed yet? Or are you not going with that upgrade?

hamh · 09-27-2015, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Nice! Wait did you have your MPE installed yet? Or are you not going with that upgrade?

That is the MPE already, I have my dealer installed the MPPK and MPE before I picked it up

Kzang · 09-27-2015, 07:23 PM

Doh! Okay didn't fully read your post

hamh · 09-27-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Doh! Okay didn't fully read your post

Hehe it's cool,
You'll love it when you get yours done. The engine start up sound together with the spike from the exhaust are just perfect.

kanvas · 09-27-2015, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hamh

Finally got the car!

Congrats! Now waiting for another shot with the Panerai...

twelve535i · 09-27-2015, 11:58 PM

Did you sand the tips? or just paint over the chrome?

hamh · 09-28-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kanvas

Congrats! Now waiting for another shot with the Panerai...

lol, it'll come soon, may be pair it with the interior mocha as the background.

09-25-2015, 07:31 PM	#111
hamh Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 299 Posts Drives: X5 MSport + VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somewhere cold iTrader: (0)	Yup, have been reading Alan's thread and bought the wet sand paper, 3M tape etc, this will be my first DIY installation! __________________
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09-25-2015, 07:37 PM	#112
Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Nice! I also did the front splitter myself and will be installing the rear diffuser tomorrow __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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09-25-2015, 07:41 PM	#113
hamh Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 299 Posts Drives: X5 MSport + VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somewhere cold iTrader: (0)	Is it something I can do on my own or It is a two men job? __________________
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09-25-2015, 08:13 PM	#114
Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	You can do it yourself. It would be definitely easier with extra hands to hold and align the pieces. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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09-26-2015, 06:44 PM	#115
hamh Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 299 Posts Drives: X5 MSport + VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somewhere cold iTrader: (0)	Finally got the car! Attached Images __________________
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09-27-2015, 09:05 AM	#116
hamh Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 299 Posts Drives: X5 MSport + VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somewhere cold iTrader: (0)	Resting in its new home :-) Attached Images __________________
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09-27-2015, 09:32 AM	#117
twelve535i Major 478 Rep 1,363 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Now I understand why Woody has a watch around that waist lol Is the car really close to the wall or does it just look that way from the pictures?
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09-27-2015, 10:20 AM	#119
Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Resting? you need to get a move on with the mods! Congrats on your new ride, it looks great __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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09-27-2015, 10:50 AM	#122
Doanster Major 627 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2014 F15 Carbon Black M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Congrats Ham! Super kudos to you if you can get the grilles installed today!!! __________________ A little mod here, a little mod there...
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09-27-2015, 10:50 AM	#123
Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Yeah the LED lights are awesome.. I am riding around in a brand new 2016 528i with about 200 miles on the odometer with xenon lights and it has a yellowish hue to it and it reminds me of how white the LED lights are in comparison. One tip on the kidney swap install is take a look at Alan's install pics to show where the bottom tabs are located. Also make sure you drive the X5 for a few to get the engine warm.. it helps with the plastics to flex easier. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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09-27-2015, 05:48 PM	#125
hamh Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 299 Posts Drives: X5 MSport + VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somewhere cold iTrader: (0)	Painted my MPE gloss black, loving it, BMW should have it in black by default. Attached Images __________________
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09-27-2015, 05:56 PM	#126
Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Nice! Wait did you have your MPE installed yet? Or are you not going with that upgrade? __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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09-27-2015, 07:23 PM	#128
Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Doh! Okay didn't fully read your post __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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09-27-2015, 11:58 PM	#131
twelve535i Major 478 Rep 1,363 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Did you sand the tips? or just paint over the chrome?
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