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      11-02-2018, 07:17 PM   #1
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A Few goodies came.

I wasn't too sure about the ebay fender vents. But decided to give them a try. They came with the X5M emblem. Not bad for the price.

I know I don't have an X5M, so I decided to cover it up with some vinyl I had sitting around.

Also purchased the glossy black double slat grille from AutoTecknic. I'll be mounting these shortly (as soon as the wife returns from work)
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Post some pics once installed!
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Post some pics once installed!
Most def! Perhaps later this evening.
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BTW, I'm still on the fence about putting the fender vents. We'll see how it looks on the car later tonight and I'll make my final decision.

At first, I liked the fender trim but as time went, I'm beginning to like the clean look of the vents naked. Perhaps I just add the small M logo as many have done for that MSport look?
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BTW, I'm still on the fence about putting the fender vents. We'll see how it looks on the car later tonight and I'll make my final decision.

At first, I liked the fender trim but as time went, I'm beginning to like the clean look of the vents naked. Perhaps I just add the small M logo as many have done for that MSport look?
People don't add the small "M" logos, those come standard on the European models.
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Grille installed. The double slat in black really makes a huge difference in appearance.
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Grille installed. The double slat in black really makes a huge difference in appearance.
About time you noticed it, hahaha.
I have sold hundreds of them and installed a lot of them until to the point that it only took me 15 minutes in average.
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Grille installed. The double slat in black really makes a huge difference in appearance.
About time you noticed it, hahaha.
I have sold hundreds of them and installed a lot of them until to the point that it only took me 15 minutes in average.
Yeah the install wasn't bad at all.
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I got the side vents from RG that have the X5M filled up and the whole thing painted, it’s perfect.
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I got the side vents from RG that have the X5M filled up and the whole thing painted, it’s perfect.
Same here. I personally prefer the black look without the stripes. Many people would suggest to leave the vents naked. I wouldn't. Luckily this mod is easy to install and remove, if you don't fell it after while.

Here is mine side vent finish:
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Are the double slat kidney grills made for the M's?
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Okay wow double slat grill looking nice. Tempting...
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BTW, I'm still on the fence about putting the fender vents. We'll see how it looks on the car later tonight and I'll make my final decision.

At first, I liked the fender trim but as time went, I'm beginning to like the clean look of the vents naked. Perhaps I just add the small M logo as many have done for that MSport look?
Yes! I'm not a fan of the fender vents at all. To each their own but way cleaner to leave as is. As for the blacked out double slat front grill...it's a must and transforms the front into an aggressive monster.
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Are the double slat kidney grills made for the M's?
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Are the double slat kidney grills made for the M's?
F15 X5, F16 X6, F85 X5M, and F86 X6M are all using the same kidney grill mounting point and shapes.

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Okay wow double slat grill looking nice. Tempting...
Temptation need to be fulfilled.
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In case anyone was interested. I found an XDrive emblem for the fender vent.


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looks great
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I actually am going a different route. I've decided to remove the fender gills.
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I actually am going a different route. I've decided to remove the fender gills.
how about these? xDrive instead of x5m
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The fender grills make the side profile too busy and I would even remove the xDrive 50i emblem too. I've added a small ///m Badge on mine and it looks totally clean. Check here

https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1170869





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The fender grills make the side profile too busy and I would even remove the xDrive 50i emblem too. I've added a small ///m Badge on mine and it looks totally clean. Check here

https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1170869





This is the route I'm going with.
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^^ notice how clean it looks without the Xdrive 35i emblem on the side.
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