17 X5 Build Thread: The Dog Car

M302_imola · 12-20-2021, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

Haha it was a good year for the business so I decided to treat myself a little. But the wife dropped the 'let's start looking for a house' comment this week so good thing I crammed it all in this year

I ran the Stage 2 e30 map last night and it felt freaking amazing. Going to try the Stage 2+ map which is for aftermarket hpfp's today. Also working on some special e30 sauce with WOT808

Good call! Houses are even larger money pits than our rides are. Keep me updated on the special sauce.

sukhk527 · 02-25-2022, 06:58 PM

2/25/21

been a busy few weeks. took a couple of tries, but had to get a customized install of the Zeitronix Ethanol CANBUS kit with the sensor against the firewall. But happy to report that it's communicating with MHD and is worked as intended. Really coming in handy with the proper FlexFuel file that is being worked on at the moment. Max power blend will be E40 and dialing in the blends in between as well. This picture also shows the billet shift paddles and Coby Wheel steering wheel nicely too.

on another note, crystalworks will be happy to know that the wider fender flares are on, along with 5mmF/15mmR spacers. Went ahead and did r33_RGSport painted reflectors front and rear too. Had a friend who's an automotive photographer take a few photos the other day.

sukhk527 · 02-27-2022, 04:54 PM

2/27/22

Welp, it was only a matter of time since brakes are due in the next 5k miles anyways. Got big Brembo's on order from dentprotony@gmail.com. Can't wait!

crystalworks · 03-01-2022, 10:22 AM

Now THAT is what I'm talking about. Such a huge difference.

sukhk527 · 03-08-2022, 08:16 PM

3/8/22

Interior isn't looking too shabby.

whoismorggan · 03-15-2022, 01:59 PM

Have you dyno'd the car with the E-blend and HPFP?

sukhk527 · 03-15-2022, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hellyesmorgan

Have you dyno'd the car with the E-blend and HPFP?

Not yet, waiting for the FMIC to get here and install so I don't heat soak between runs. Once I do that it's ready since the map is dialed in now thanks to the homie WOT808.

whoismorggan · 03-15-2022, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

Not yet, waiting for the FMIC to get here and install so I don't heat soak between runs. Once I do that it's ready since the map is dialed in now thanks to the homie WOT808.

nice that's exciting. How's the noise level with the catless DP and vibrant muffler?

sukhk527 · 03-15-2022, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hellyesmorgan

nice that's exciting. How's the noise level with the catless DP and vibrant muffler?

I don't mind it to be honest , doesn't drone too bad imo. I'll see if I can get a good sound clip this week.

sukhk527 · 03-15-2022, 07:29 PM

3/15/22

Love me some cheap eBay finds. came across the front dash set of OEM F85 Carbon trim. Holding out for the rest.

whoismorggan · 03-15-2022, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

3/15/22

Love me some cheap eBay finds. came across the front dash set of OEM F85 Carbon trim. Holding out for the rest.

How much?! The only ones i've seen are full sets for $2k +

sukhk527 · 03-15-2022, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hellyesmorgan

How much?! The only ones i've seen are full sets for $2k +

Got really lucky on this, $230 shipped from Europe for the front pieces.

X5Brian · 03-16-2022, 08:32 PM

So jealous !! I'm gonna do all carbon fiber inside as well … but it's $$$$

jiggz · 03-17-2022, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hellyesmorgan

How much?! The only ones i've seen are full sets for $2k +

I paid around $2000 but it's come down a little since then. Makes a huge improvement, especially for my X5 which came with fake wood trim stickers - I saw your build thread and at least you have the silver/aluminum trim.

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...b3J5IFBhZ2U%3D

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

Got really lucky on this, $230 shipped from Europe for the front pieces.

Great find for $230!

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Originally Posted by X5Brian

So jealous !! I'm gonna do all carbon fiber inside as well … but it's $$$$

It's worth it

Unless you're keeping your X5 forever you can always remove it prior to sale, there's not many of these sets around and they'll surely sell fast on the used market.

sukhk527 · 03-18-2022, 09:27 AM

Part of me also feels like I screwed myself by piecing it together but oh well, c'est la vie.

FCX5 · 03-19-2022, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

3/15/22

Love me some cheap eBay finds. came across the front dash set of OEM F85 Carbon trim. Holding out for the rest.

Interesting. In that I got the OEM Carbon fiber set up from BMW directly and the piece in the middle on mine has Alcântara with M Performance logo. Yours has the black plastic. Looks great BTW!

sukhk527 · 03-19-2022, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FCX5

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

3/15/22

Love me some cheap eBay finds. came across the front dash set of OEM F85 Carbon trim. Holding out for the rest.

Interesting. In that I got the OEM Carbon fiber set up from BMW directly and the piece in the middle on mine has Alcântara with M Performance logo. Yours has the black plastic. Looks great BTW!

Part of me wants to wrap the gloss black in alcantara. I need that 6WB cluster!

blackoutF15 · 03-19-2022, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

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Originally Posted by FCX5

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

3/15/22

Love me some cheap eBay finds. came across the front dash set of OEM F85 Carbon trim. Holding out for the rest.

Interesting. In that I got the OEM Carbon fiber set up from BMW directly and the piece in the middle on mine has Alcântara with M Performance logo. Yours has the black plastic. Looks great BTW!

Part of me wants to wrap the gloss black in alcantara. I need that 6WB cluster!

Do it. That's how mine came , Alcantara below the CF. OEM

sukhk527 · 03-26-2022, 06:27 PM

3/26/22

Ride height adjusted and aligned, VRSF FMIC installed, and oil changed with Motul 5w40 and upgraded to the Future Classic Billet Oil Filter Housing. 465xx miles. Also got sick of the euro plate and yellow fogs. Looks cleaner.

blackoutF15 · 03-27-2022, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

3/26/22

Ride height adjusted and aligned, VRSF FMIC installed, and oil changed with Motul 5w40 and upgraded to the Future Classic Billet Oil Filter Housing. 465xx miles. Also got sick of the euro plate and yellow fogs. Looks cleaner.

You switched to BMS intake too? I thought you had a afe one before

whoismorggan · 03-27-2022, 05:07 PM

How hard was the intercooler install?

sukhk527 · 03-28-2022, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hellyesmorgan

How hard was the intercooler install?

Dude, the couplers and the charge pipe connections were a PAIN. had to end up trimming the coupler from my ER charge pipe to the lower charge pipe to get everything to clear and click.

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Originally Posted by blackoutF15

You switched to BMS intake too? I thought you had a afe one before

AFE unit wasn't playing nice with fuel trims during tuning because of the stage 2 piece for the MAF so it's gone.

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sukhk527 Captain 2171 Rep 810 Posts Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW X5 XDrive35i [10.00]	2/27/22 Welp, it was only a matter of time since brakes are due in the next 5k miles anyways. Got big Brembo's on order from dentprotony@gmail.com. Can't wait! __________________ 2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line \| Sophisto Grey \| MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned \| Mosselman Turbo\| Sutphin Tuning TCU \| Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP \| ER Charge Pipe \| BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet \| ApexBuilt Catted DP \| VRSF FMIC \| Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit \| KateCool Oil Cooler \| Variant Wheels \| Conti DWS06+ \|
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sukhk527 Captain 2171 Rep 810 Posts Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW X5 XDrive35i [10.00]	3/8/22 Interior isn't looking too shabby. Attached Images __________________ 2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line \| Sophisto Grey \| MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned \| Mosselman Turbo\| Sutphin Tuning TCU \| Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP \| ER Charge Pipe \| BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet \| ApexBuilt Catted DP \| VRSF FMIC \| Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit \| KateCool Oil Cooler \| Variant Wheels \| Conti DWS06+ \|
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03-15-2022, 07:29 PM	#142
sukhk527 Captain 2171 Rep 810 Posts Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW X5 XDrive35i [10.00]	3/15/22 Love me some cheap eBay finds. came across the front dash set of OEM F85 Carbon trim. Holding out for the rest. Attached Images __________________ 2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line \| Sophisto Grey \| MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned \| Mosselman Turbo\| Sutphin Tuning TCU \| Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP \| ER Charge Pipe \| BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet \| ApexBuilt Catted DP \| VRSF FMIC \| Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit \| KateCool Oil Cooler \| Variant Wheels \| Conti DWS06+ \|
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