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[Hellrot]

Originally Posted by classic_erik

Bought this as a birthday present for my 3 year old son to go up on his shelf as a model. He opened it this afternoon. Those are the mirrors he managed to break off within 7 minutes.

Apparently they aren't auto-folding .

[Breakmywalletf15]

Full pic. I'll get them on the car... at some point.

[P1]

Originally Posted by classic_erik

Bought this as a birthday present for my 3 year old son to go up on his shelf as a model. He opened it this afternoon. Those are the mirrors he managed to break off within 7 minutes.

I know the feeling. Daddy has his expensive AutoART models in his office, and my kids have the more affordable Bburagos. This morning I found my youngest had removed every single wheel and tire from the Bburagos.

[classic_erik]

60 degrees and raining on Christmas in New England? Perfect...

Happy Holidays!!!

[jvenable]

my new (to me) 2016 x5! Cold Weather Package, all the fun trim
Shipped it to Nashville from NM!

[Carpe_BM]

Originally Posted by jvenable

my new (to me) 2016 x5! Cold Weather Package, all the fun trim
Shipped it to Nashville from NM!

Same wheels! Don't get to see these too often...

[classic_erik]

A couple mods to ring in the new year. Build is coming together!

Been waiting a long time for this Supersprint Race Exhaust. Had the tips powder coated gloss black before installing which look sharp with the rest of the trim. I'll post a video soon of the sound which is lovely.

Thanks to saurabbhatia for the rear Brembo BBK in mint condition, and to blue dragon for the advice. I purchased some new Hawk HPS 5.0 pads for these Porsche Panamera calipers which are performing great.

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by classic_erik

A couple mods to ring in the new year. Build is coming together!

Been waiting a long time for this Supersprint Race Exhaust. Had the tips powder coated gloss black before installing which look sharp with the rest of the trim. I'll post a video soon of the sound which is lovely.

Thanks to saurabbhatia for the rear Brembo BBK in mint condition, and to blue dragon for the advice. I purchased some new Hawk HPS 5.0 pads for these Porsche Panamera calipers which are performing great.

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Love the quad exhaust tips! Bet it feels nice to finally get your black exhaust tips 👍🏽

[classic_erik]

Originally Posted by jmack123

Love the quad exhaust tips! Bet it feels nice to finally get your black exhaust tips 👍🏽

YES! Was in the trenches for a long time, LOL!

[blue dragon]

Quad black exhaust tips go really well with the rest of the build

[saurabbhatia]

Originally Posted by classic_erik

A couple mods to ring in the new year. Build is coming together!

Been waiting a long time for this Supersprint Race Exhaust. Had the tips powder coated gloss black before installing which look sharp with the rest of the trim. I'll post a video soon of the sound which is lovely.

Thanks to saurabbhatia for the rear Brembo BBK in mint condition, and to blue dragon for the advice. I purchased some new Hawk HPS 5.0 pads for these Porsche Panamera calipers which are performing great.

Looks amazing brother!!!

[Saaristo]

Love the color - not too many of those on the streets.

[Breakmywalletf15]

Will grab some full pics Monday/Tuesday after I wrap the roof rails

[classic_erik]

Originally Posted by Breakmywalletf15

Will grab some full pics Monday/Tuesday after I wrap the roof rails

Nice. Do you have your own manual torque wrench to change over your wheels? Any recommendations? I need a floor jack and wrench.

[scotty339]

Originally Posted by classic_erik

Nice. Do you have your own manual torque wrench to change over your wheels? Any recommendations? I need a floor jack and wrench.

Budget? Lots of good options.
I use my 1/2 Snap On digital, which is overkill for many people, but buy once cry once. If you are just doing tires, a click type will work fine.

As for a jack. I'd go for 2 or 3T low profile. Aluminum if you can swing it in the budget.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...3773_200413773

As for a torque wrench, you want 1/2 drive up to approx 150 ft lbs. Spec for the X5 is about 105 ft lbs.

A BMW specific lift block will also save your jacking points from being crushed.

[skoold2003]

Originally Posted by classic_erik

Nice. Do you have your own manual torque wrench to change over your wheels? Any recommendations? I need a floor jack and wrench.

If you have a Harbor Freight near you they have good stuff at good prices. The torque wrench I bought was from amazon and seems to be more accurate than the BMW dealers!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1D17AW...p_mob_ap_share

Also, these will make life easier if you're changing tires.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SFZ6YJL...p_mob_ap_share

[classic_erik]

Originally Posted by scotty339

Budget? Lots of good options.
I use my 1/2 Snap On digital, which is overkill for many people, but buy once cry once. If you are just doing tires, a click type will work fine.

As for a jack. I'd go for 2 or 3T low profile. Aluminum if you can swing it in the budget.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...3773_200413773

As for a torque wrench, you want 1/2 drive up to approx 150 ft lbs. Spec for the X5 is about 105 ft lbs.

A BMW specific lift block will also save your jacking points from being crushed.

Thanks man. Which lift block do you use?

[///d]

Just got back from a week in Idaho. Photos don't do anything justice. plus they arent great photos lol.

[blue dragon]

Blizzak DMV2s?

[///d]

Originally Posted by blue dragon

Blizzak DMV2s?

Yep. They are alright, but I dont have anything to compare them to with the X5 since it's my first winter with it, but they suck compared to my E90 with iPikes.

[1norseman]

Originally Posted by scotty339

Budget? Lots of good options.
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A BMW specific lift block will also save your jacking points from being crushed.

Originally Posted by classic_erik

Thanks man. Which lift block do you use?

He's probably talking about these:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...pter/ecs10721/

Edit.. Tip; When it comes to the jack pad in the above link. Wrap some electrical tape around the rectangular piece on the puck, to make it just big enough to stay attached to the lift point, when you push it in.
It's now much easier to locate the jack under it, without risking pinched fingers trying to hold the puck in place when pumping up the jack.

[Saaristo]

The only set (staggered) I could find was Toyo observe gsi5. Not really a known name in this part of the world but I have to say I'm positively surprised. These are soft compound tyres so they will grip even in really cold conditions. And they are quiet. Have had also Hankooks but man they wear off fast.

Originally Posted by 2one8

Yep. They are alright, but I dont have anything to compare them to with the X5 since it's my first winter with it, but they suck compared to my E90 with iPikes.