Mods almost complete, my build

Violator · 11-13-2018, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

Yes, my buddy has one and if you're a good sized guy (6' and 200 lbs or more) you're going to have to hoist yourself in and out. Seats sit down.

I fall in that category, + in both categories. I think I can manage though, at least for a year or so.

fbuzila · 11-13-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

I would pass the i8 though.
Getting in and out of it is a bitch.
Imagine if you have to get your kids in and out the back seat.

Yes, my buddy has one and if you're a good sized guy (6' and 200 lbs or more) you're going to have to hoist yourself in and out. Seats sit down.

I'm 5 10 and 143 pounds, so no issue

I get the doors are not practical but are so cool..

yewlock · 11-13-2018, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fbuzila

I'm 5 10 and 143 pounds, so no issue

I get the doors are not practical but are so cool..

How can you be so skinny? Did you spend all of your food money on car?

M302_imola · 11-13-2018, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

I fall in that category, + in both categories. I think I can manage though, at least for a year or so.

For a year, yeah the cool factor outweighs the inconvenience.

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Originally Posted by fbuzila

I'm 5 10 and 143 pounds, so no issue

I get the doors are not practical but are so cool..

The doors do complete the look.

fbuzila · 11-13-2018, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by yewlock

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Originally Posted by fbuzila

I'm 5 10 and 143 pounds, so no issue

I get the doors are not practical but are so cool..

How can you be so skinny? Did you spend all of your food money on car?

LOL, I might...
it's called Keto diet...or simpler no sugar stuff

M302_imola · 11-15-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fbuzila

LOL, I might...
it's called Keto diet...or simpler no sugar stuff

Looking at this post as I eat my chicken and rice. Yum...carbs

You'll prob leave longer than me though

Violator · 11-15-2018, 11:23 AM

I wish I had a cool update on the X5 or Porsche, but I got nothing! Just driving the Panamera daily and loving it.

fbuzila · 11-15-2018, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

Looking at this post as I eat my chicken and rice. Yum...carbs

You'll prob leave longer than me though

ehh...you never know...avoiding sugar is my goal, but still eating some carbs
(no need to loose more weight

SAM-CENA · 11-15-2018, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

Here she is, almost complete...just waiting on another shipment from Ben r33_RGSport.
Mods to MY2016 X5 M Sport:
MPPK
MPE
M Performance front splitter
M Performance rear spoiler
M Performance rear diffuser
M Performance X5M mirror caps
M Performance gloss black grilles
Race Chip ultimate
iND gloss black front/rear roundels
Eibach Springs
H&R front/rear spacers (5mm/15mm)
Blackvue DR470-2CH front/rear dashcam
Coded with BimmerCode app

I just love the way your car looks. She looks fabulous and great job!
Just got my 2018 X5 SDrive 35i. Looking for some valuable suggestions to personalize it and make it look good Like yours.

Violator · 11-15-2018, 04:48 PM

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I just love the way your car looks. She looks fabulous and great job!
Just got my 2018 X5 SDrive 35i. Looking for some valuable suggestions to personalize it and make it look good Like yours.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Congrats on the new X5! You have a blank canvas to work with.

Being that you don’t have the M Sport your options are limited, but there are some available to change the look and make it more sporty.

What ‘look’ are you going for/hoping to achieve?

Cheers!

SAM-CENA · 11-15-2018, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

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Originally Posted by SAM-CENA

I just love the way your car looks. She looks fabulous and great job!
Just got my 2018 X5 SDrive 35i. Looking for some valuable suggestions to personalize it and make it look good Like yours.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Congrats on the new X5! You have a blank canvas to work with.

Being that you don't have the M Sport your options are limited, but there are some available to change the look and make it more sporty.

What 'look' are you going for/hoping to achieve?

Cheers!

I do want it to look more aggressive and sportier but am not sure where to start and what accessories are available in the market to achieve my goal.
I picked up black kidney grills and mirror covers from our local dealer and will put those on today.

The car came with silver roof rails and chrome window trims although I ordered those in black.

Not so much fund of white side skirt and white rear diffuser. Not sure what to do with those.

Wheels are 20" with RFT. Thinking about powder coding those in graphite or replacing those with aftermarket 22" with none RFT

Violator · 11-15-2018, 06:30 PM

Awesome, sounds like you’re off to a good start and have a plan. I recommend starting a new thread and you’ll get a lot more traffic and assistance. I know there are some fellow forum member that have swapped their bumpers and other mods to trims other than the MSport. I believe fbuzila, fromkrypton and DuSh both have experience in this and always offer sound advice.
I look forward to seeing the transformation.

This thread is a great example of a conversion/mod thread, https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1537785

dinanx6f16 · 11-27-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

iPhone pics, now I just need to clean her up a bit.

beautiful

:happyanim :

LeopardM3 · 12-01-2018, 08:47 PM

Love your X5 mods, Violator. Phenomenal thread, beautiful car. The mod bug is biting me, and I haven't even picked up my X5 yet! haha.

Looking forward to picking her up in a few weeks and then getting started on a few of these. First on the list will likely be the RaceChip. See you've done a ton of aesthetic work, I'm still wondering if there is good intake, headers, and exhaust options for the X5 50i.

But, in any event, I want to do most of what you've done to it. My first oder of business, however, will be the XPEL clearbra, ceramic coat, and getting my windows tinted.

Violator · 12-02-2018, 09:54 AM

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Love your X5 mods, Violator. Phenomenal thread, beautiful car. The mod bug is biting me, and I haven't even picked up my X5 yet! haha.

Looking forward to picking her up in a few weeks and then getting started on a few of these. First on the list will likely be the RaceChip. See you've done a ton of aesthetic work, I'm still wondering if there is good intake, headers, and exhaust options for the X5 50i.

But, in any event, I want to do most of what you've done to it. My first oder of business, however, will be the XPEL clearbra, ceramic coat, and getting my windows tinted.

First, thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it.

I think you’re heading in the right direction with the RC out of the gate. I started with MPPK, then RCU, then RC GTS Black. No regrets.
r33_RGSport can hook you up with your mod needs!

As to your other questions, I recommend starting a mod thread and asking those questions. There are several members on here with vast experience with the 50i; DuSh that can give some advice.

Thanks again!

DuSh · 12-02-2018, 07:59 PM

Yeah, as Violator said, we 50i guys would be glad to help, come to the dark side when you like, we'll try to help: https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1507189

LeopardM3 · 12-02-2018, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

First, thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it.

I think you’re heading in the right direction with the RC out of the gate. I started with MPPK, then RCU, then RC GTS Black. No regrets.
r33_RGSport can hook you up with your mod needs!

As to your other questions, I recommend starting a mod thread and asking those questions. There are several members on here with vast experience with the 50i; DuSh that can give some advice.

Thanks again!

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Originally Posted by DuSh

Yeah, as Violator said, we 50i guys would be glad to help, come to the dark side when you like, we'll try to help: https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1507189

Many thanks, guys. DuSh, I actually already had that thread bookmarked, so I've been reading it closely and following along, learning.

Having an M3 and E30 318i with a swapped engine, I'm obviously already bit by the mod bug in both those cars. Can't wait to pick this one up.

I'll of course start a thread as soon as I have it!

Violator · 01-11-2019, 09:38 AM

Bumping my thread to make it easier to find. There have been a lot of recent post with questions regarding mods and requesting pics. I’ve done a majority of the mods and posted pics, enjoy.

r33_RGSport · 01-11-2019, 12:39 PM

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Bumping my thread to make it easier to find. There have been a lot of recent post with questions regarding mods and requesting pics. I’ve done a majority of the mods and posted pics, enjoy.

You need more mods to bump the thread.

Violator · 01-11-2019, 12:42 PM

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You need more mods to bump the thread.

Fine, I was considering the RG Sport ashtray delete mod. On the fence.

r33_RGSport · 01-11-2019, 12:44 PM

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Fine, I was considering the RG Sport ashtray delete mod. On the fence.

A new mod otw.

unluky · 01-11-2019, 01:15 PM

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Fine, I was considering the RG Sport ashtray delete mod. On the fence.

Hey Violator - got a question for you - what tire and size do you have on the front on your 375's? Are they 275's???

11-15-2018, 11:23 AM	#183
Violator Living the dream 4588 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: X5 w/MPPK, MPE & RC GTS Black Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Lone Star State iTrader: (2)	I wish I had a cool update on the X5 or Porsche, but I got nothing! Just driving the Panamera daily and loving it.
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Violator Living the dream 4588 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: X5 w/MPPK, MPE & RC GTS Black Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Lone Star State iTrader: (2)	Awesome, sounds like you’re off to a good start and have a plan. I recommend starting a new thread and you’ll get a lot more traffic and assistance. I know there are some fellow forum member that have swapped their bumpers and other mods to trims other than the MSport. I believe fbuzila, fromkrypton and DuSh both have experience in this and always offer sound advice. I look forward to seeing the transformation. This thread is a great example of a conversion/mod thread, https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1537785 Last edited by Violator; 11-15-2018 at 07:04 PM..
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LeopardM3 Second Lieutenant 233 Rep 252 Posts Drives: '06 M3, '20 X3MC, '03 540i MSp Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (0) Garage List 1991 BMW 318is [0.00] 2006 BMW M3 [0.00]	Love your X5 mods, Violator. Phenomenal thread, beautiful car. The mod bug is biting me, and I haven't even picked up my X5 yet! haha. Looking forward to picking her up in a few weeks and then getting started on a few of these. First on the list will likely be the RaceChip. See you've done a ton of aesthetic work, I'm still wondering if there is good intake, headers, and exhaust options for the X5 50i. But, in any event, I want to do most of what you've done to it. My first oder of business, however, will be the XPEL clearbra, ceramic coat, and getting my windows tinted.
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DuSh Colonel 2114 Rep 2,388 Posts Drives: F15 X5 50i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, as Violator said, we 50i guys would be glad to help, come to the dark side when you like, we'll try to help: https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1507189
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Violator Living the dream 4588 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: X5 w/MPPK, MPE & RC GTS Black Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Lone Star State iTrader: (2)	Bumping my thread to make it easier to find. There have been a lot of recent post with questions regarding mods and requesting pics. I’ve done a majority of the mods and posted pics, enjoy.
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