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Stay-at-home subtle f15 mods
Yup, another f15 mineral white mod thread
Anyways, picked up a 2017 X5 F15 M Sport a few days prior to NY Gov Cuomo stay at home order. Since couldn't really go anywhere, let the mods begin (aftermarket galore ). Mods so far... DIY: Exterior Dual slat kidney grille Debaged side emblems Plasti dip: X5 emblem iND painted front and trunk roundels Rear roof spoiler Fender trim M style mirror caps Sprayed exhaust tips gloss black Plasti dip: Front side reflectors Aero Kit - Front lip splitter - Rear diffuser - Rear side wings Side skirt diffuser Plasti dip roof rails (testing the waters) Interior Crystal start stop button Steering wheel wrap CF steering wheel trim Paddle shifters Shop: Powder coated rims Painted calipers Tinted front and sunroof M Performance Power Kit (MPPK) 22" wheels Coming soon... ? Here are some dealer stock and my mod photos. Side skirts: Steering wheel update: Blacked out roof rails: 22" Wheels: Last edited by BMWofVS; 09-18-2021 at 07:32 PM.. Reason: updated mods |
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Looking good.
Was your vehicle delivered with those 19” rims? I thought the fender flares were only for vehicles with 20" rims (or did you add them?) Let's see that crystal start button.
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Nice transformation. I got my X5 from bmw Brooklyn a year ago, was surprised to find a car in such decent shape on a NYC dealers lot.
Strange you got silver roof rails, I thought m sport trim came with them already blacked out. Throw in an MPE to your mod list too, a really nice combo with the mppk. |
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Got a daytime pic of the start button?
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The MPE isnt like the rattle can civic, has a deeper tone. But I can see where significant other would have a problem with it, mine rolled her eyes when I got it installed. For the aero kit, how was the fitment? How did they install, 3m tape or another adhesive? |
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the fitment is good, i'm happy with it. both front and rear came with brackets. the kit also uses some of the front and rear existing screws/holes along with self tapping screws. fitment could have been better maybe if it was done by a professional. i also made the mistake on positioning the 3m adhesive where it doesn't flush and you can sort of see some of the adhesive. i'll snap some pics later. |
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If you can, when you have time, do post some close up pictures. My current theme is more white on black, I was going to add the splitter/diffuser but didn’t want to go full carbon fiber. |
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Yeah pretty much all my add-on are gloss black even the plasti dip mods using the glossifier.
If interested, YouTube video of the same aero kit being installed Here some pics of the aero kit fitment where you can see the 3m adhesive I positioned incorrectly, oh well Here is the front bracket installed. Last edited by BMWofVS; 06-01-2020 at 07:44 PM.. Reason: Video |
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Crazy every time I see mod threads like these how a few touches here and there can completely change the attitude of the car. Looks great!
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Thanks, and I know exactly what you mean. At first I was hesitant on the front splitter but after putting it on I have no regrets. With a few simple mods like the grilles, m style mirror caps and blacking out the front side reflectors IMO makes it look so much meaner.
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i was looking into getting new wheels some time early next year maybe 21s.
thoughts on the spacers if i went with larger wheels? |
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Side skirts ordered eta 3-4 weeks
Just an FYI, the wheels were powder coated not plasti dip. Last edited by BMWofVS; 06-05-2020 at 03:33 PM.. Reason: Shirts to skirts :) |
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