Coming back to BMW from a little hiatus :)

ferrari6891 · 04-12-2017, 06:44 PM

Hey All,

Most of you probably don't know me and if you've seen my name pop up before...it was years ago! I previously had a 2008 IB E92 M3 and a 2011.5 AW E90 M3 (should be able to see pictures in my profile.)

I used to be super active over on those forums, but moved over to a Jeep GC and quickly stopped posting.

BUUUUUTTTT...

Just recently ordered a 2017 AW X5 50i M Sport and can't wait for the mod bug to hit again!

I've been hunting these forums for ideas as to what the "usual" mods are for these behemoths. I remember on the M3s everyone basically had the same starter mods (grille, side grills, side mirror, ram intake, etc.)

I've come across a few, but would love to hear what you X5 guys do! I very much need to brush off the rustiness!

Looking forward to chatting with everyone!

EDIT: I just realized I'll have to update my signature and profile

F15GorDe · 04-12-2017, 10:45 PM

Well, allrightythen!

Welcome back, see how hard it is to stay away.

When you have all the break-in miles out of the way and you find yourself out on that PERFECT piece of road where you stick your foot in the floorboard and LEAVE it there as you run up through the gears remind yourself that you are driving a behemoth. Bet that's the last time for that!

r33_RGSport · 04-12-2017, 10:53 PM

Welcome back ferrari6891 .
Looking forward to answer your questions and help you with modding the beast.

WJMSprtXDrive · 04-13-2017, 08:07 AM

Welcome back!! The engine(N63tu) in the xDrive50i is pretty strong in stock form. Just try launch control after you break the X5 in! Once you get used to your X5 a good Dyno tune would be a great option. I will be going with TTFS(Frank Smith) http://tuningtechfs.com/
He has an AWD Dyno and did excellent work on my 335i xDrive.

ferrari6891 · 04-24-2017, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WJMSprtXDrive

Welcome back!! The engine(N63tu) in the xDrive50i is pretty strong in stock form. Just try launch control after you break the X5 in! Once you get used to your X5 a good Dyno tune would be a great option. I will be going with TTFS(Frank Smith) http://tuningtechfs.com/
He has an AWD Dyno and did excellent work on my 335i xDrive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Welcome back ferrari6891 .
Looking forward to answer your questions and help you with modding the beast.

Quote:

Originally Posted by F15GorDe

Well, allrightythen!

Welcome back, see how hard it is to stay away.

When you have all the break-in miles out of the way and you find yourself out on that PERFECT piece of road where you stick your foot in the floorboard and LEAVE it there as you run up through the gears remind yourself that you are driving a behemoth. Bet that's the last time for that!

Thank you guys! Still in production and literally checking everyday to see that timeline move!

Kzang · 04-24-2017, 03:21 PM

Search in the titles " Build thread" and you will find a few good ones

Welcome back and I hope you got the Adaptive M suspension added to your build

FSociety · 04-25-2017, 06:22 PM

Congrats OP and welcome back!
Check out proTUNING Freaks BootMod3 www.protuningfreaks.com

EnzoRacing has tuned a few N63TU (50i) cars and currently 1 of them holds World Record 1/4 mile + also is tri-state first BM3 Dealer (have 2 options)

ferrari6891 · 04-26-2017, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Search in the titles " Build thread" and you will find a few good ones

Welcome back and I hope you got the Adaptive M suspension added to your build

Thanks for the tip and I did get the M suspension, but not the dynamic handling package. The ~$4500 didn't seem worth it.

BMWSRT · 04-26-2017, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ferrari6891

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzang

Search in the titles " Build thread" and you will find a few good ones

Welcome back and I hope you got the Adaptive M suspension added to your build

Thanks for the tip and I did get the M suspension, but not the dynamic handling package. The ~$4500 didn't seem worth it.

Get the DHP if not to late. Totally worth it!

FSociety · 04-26-2017, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWSRT

Get the DHP if not to late. Totally worth it!

+1 DHP or bust!

Friend of mine didn't get it and now is sorry, so had to get KW v3 now

iconoclast · 04-28-2017, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ferrari6891

The ~$4500 didn't seem worth it.

worth every penny.

BitteEinBit · 04-28-2017, 10:17 AM

+1 DHP

F15GorDe · 04-29-2017, 01:42 AM

Yep!
G e t t h e D H P!!!

P1 · 04-29-2017, 08:43 AM

Other must haves, in my opinion, is the Nappa Leather, LED headlights, Multi Contour Seats and ACC Stop & Go... Be sure to check all those boxes at a minimum.

F15GorDe · 04-29-2017, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Other must haves, in my opinion, is the Nappa Leather, LED headlights, Multi Contour Seats and ACC Stop & Go... Be sure to check all those boxes at a minimum.

+1^^^^^^

ferrari6891 · 04-30-2017, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWSRT

Get the DHP if not to late. Totally worth it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FSociety

+1 DHP or bust!

Friend of mine didn't get it and now is sorry, so had to get KW v3 now

Quote:

Originally Posted by iconoclast

worth every penny.

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Originally Posted by BitteEinBit

+1 DHP

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Originally Posted by F15GorDe

Yep!
G e t t h e D H P!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1et

Other must haves, in my opinion, is the Nappa Leather, LED headlights, Multi Contour Seats and ACC Stop & Go... Be sure to check all those boxes at a minimum.

Got all of those

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Originally Posted by F15GorDe

+1^^^^^^

Ahhh! It's a bit too late now for DHP since it's already in production! I'm sure I'm going to love her without it as well

hdAge · 04-30-2017, 09:37 PM

Welcome back ferrari6891. I'm sure you will find plenty of threads here discussing the mods. I'm just a week into my X5 now and am mod'ing every chance I get. I would recommend the M performance accessories especially "Carbon Fiber Front Splitter", it totally changes the look of the beast and gives an aggressive stance. Here is my build thread with some pictures that I just created a day back.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1379654

Apple Corps · 05-01-2017, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrari6891

Thanks for the tip and I did get the M suspension, but not the dynamic handling package. The ~$4500 didn't seem worth it.

That is what I thought until I ordered it and have driven with it - nothing short of amazing. IMHO, a must have option for something as big and heavy as an X5.

Kzang · 05-01-2017, 01:28 PM

I agree DHP is amazing.. but at $4,500... I could live without it and compromise with the adaptive M. With a 50i and all the options including the DHP, you are at X5M price territory. Might as well scratch off the 50i and jump right into the X5M.

hdAge · 05-01-2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

I agree DHP is amazing.. but at $4,500... I could live without it and compromise with the adaptive M. With a 50i and all the options including the DHP, you are at X5M price territory. Might as well scratch off the 50i and jump right into the X5M.

+1. I thought a lot before I passed on DHP and settled on Adaptive M. Btw, with Adaptive M the price difference for DHP now becomes $3550, still considerable enough. Having said that there is a very good chance I might consider DHP for my next upgrade in 2020

IndyJer · 05-01-2017, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWSRT

Get the DHP if not to late. Totally worth it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FSociety

+1 DHP or bust!

Friend of mine didn't get it and now is sorry, so had to get KW v3 now

Quote:

Originally Posted by iconoclast

worth every penny.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BitteEinBit

+1 DHP

Quote:

Originally Posted by F15GorDe

Yep!
G e t t h e D H P!!!

You all just cost me an extra $3,550 on my build

Snuck in the DHP just in time after ordering without

I hope you (or rather me) are happy

BMWSRT · 05-02-2017, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyJer

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWSRT

Get the DHP if not to late. Totally worth it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FSociety

+1 DHP or bust!

Friend of mine didn't get it and now is sorry, so had to get KW v3 now

Quote:

Originally Posted by iconoclast

worth every penny.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BitteEinBit

+1 DHP

Quote:

Originally Posted by F15GorDe

Yep!
G e t t h e D H P!!!

You all just cost me an extra $3,550 on my build

Snuck in the DHP just in time after ordering without

I hope you (or rather me) are happy

You won't be disappointed on spending about $3.25 a day extra if you keep the car for 3 years ;-)

04-12-2017, 06:44 PM	#1
ferrari6891 the original brown guy 116 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: '22 MBB/SO X5M Comp Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ/NYC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011.75 E90 M3 [7.66]	Coming back to BMW from a little hiatus :) Hey All, Most of you probably don't know me and if you've seen my name pop up before...it was years ago! I previously had a 2008 IB E92 M3 and a 2011.5 AW E90 M3 (should be able to see pictures in my profile.) I used to be super active over on those forums, but moved over to a Jeep GC and quickly stopped posting. BUUUUUTTTT... Just recently ordered a 2017 AW X5 50i M Sport and can't wait for the mod bug to hit again! I've been hunting these forums for ideas as to what the "usual" mods are for these behemoths. I remember on the M3s everyone basically had the same starter mods (grille, side grills, side mirror, ram intake, etc.) I've come across a few, but would love to hear what you X5 guys do! I very much need to brush off the rustiness! Looking forward to chatting with everyone! EDIT: I just realized I'll have to update my signature and profile __________________ PREVIOUS 2019 G05 X5 M50 AG/BLK 2017 F15 X5 5.0 M Sport AW/BLK 2011 E90 ///M3 AW/FR 2008 E92 ///M3 IB/BLK
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F15GorDe Well versed in the care and feeding of BMWs 261 Rep 733 Posts Drives: F15d, F10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Well, allrightythen! Welcome back, see how hard it is to stay away. When you have all the break-in miles out of the way and you find yourself out on that PERFECT piece of road where you stick your foot in the floorboard and LEAVE it there as you run up through the gears remind yourself that you are driving a behemoth. Bet that's the last time for that! __________________ B&O, parking assistant, executive package, 3rd row seats and the manual rear shades are the ONLY items we didn't order. Having everything else makes our F15d a NICE ride.
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r33_RGSport General 12916 Rep 18,685 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	Welcome back ferrari6891 . Looking forward to answer your questions and help you with modding the beast. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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WJMSprtXDrive Private 49 Rep 79 Posts Drives: F15 xDrive50i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: NYC now DC Metro iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 335i x ... [0.00] 2014 BMW X5 [0.00]	Welcome back!! The engine(N63tu) in the xDrive50i is pretty strong in stock form. Just try launch control after you break the X5 in! Once you get used to your X5 a good Dyno tune would be a great option. I will be going with TTFS(Frank Smith) http://tuningtechfs.com/ He has an AWD Dyno and did excellent work on my 335i xDrive. __________________ 2011 E90 335i xDrive 6AT Performance Edition Package, M-Sport, TTFS Tune, VRSF 3.5" Catted DP, Active Autowerke CP, Turner Motorsport Strut Tower Brace, Hawk HP+, Bilstein B6, Alpina B3 TCU Flash, K&N ---- 2014 F15 X5 xDrive50i M-Sport, RSE, 3rd Row
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Kzang Major General 3239 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Search in the titles " Build thread" and you will find a few good ones Welcome back and I hope you got the Adaptive M suspension added to your build __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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04-25-2017, 06:22 PM	#7
FSociety IG @bmwF9xG80 3813 Rep 7,592 Posts Drives: G80 M3, X4M, G07 X7m50 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NYC to NJ to Orlando FL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2023 BMW G80 M3 [0.00] 2020 BMW X4MC [0.00] 16' BMW X4 M40i [10.00] 06 Cadillac STS [0.00]	Congrats OP and welcome back! Check out proTUNING Freaks BootMod3 www.protuningfreaks.com EnzoRacing has tuned a few N63TU (50i) cars and currently 1 of them holds World Record 1/4 mile + also is tri-state first BM3 Dealer (have 2 options) __________________ 60-130mph 6.5s X4M #HCP 60-130mph 5.0s G80 M3 #OrlandoAutowerks Sauce IG: @bmwF9XG80
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04-28-2017, 10:17 AM	#12
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F15GorDe Well versed in the care and feeding of BMWs 261 Rep 733 Posts Drives: F15d, F10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Yep! G e t t h e D H P!!! __________________ B&O, parking assistant, executive package, 3rd row seats and the manual rear shades are the ONLY items we didn't order. Having everything else makes our F15d a NICE ride.
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hdAge First Lieutenant 324 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 xDrive35d M sport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Welcome back ferrari6891. I'm sure you will find plenty of threads here discussing the mods. I'm just a week into my X5 now and am mod'ing every chance I get. I would recommend the M performance accessories especially "Carbon Fiber Front Splitter", it totally changes the look of the beast and gives an aggressive stance. Here is my build thread with some pictures that I just created a day back. http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1379654 __________________ 2017 X5 xDrive35d Rare Jade Pearl (custom green), M performance parts. Ice Age, Stone Age, Bronze Age..... now (h)igh (d)definition Age or hdAge
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Kzang Major General 3239 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I agree DHP is amazing.. but at $4,500... I could live without it and compromise with the adaptive M. With a 50i and all the options including the DHP, you are at X5M price territory. Might as well scratch off the 50i and jump right into the X5M. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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