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M302_imola · 05-15-2021, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

Well I had my heart broken by the BM3 guys after sending my DME version to them, I guess my shop was wrong. But I never considered logging the RC, I know what I'm doing today lol.

That sucks man! Let me know of your logging of the RC findings. Log the RC then turn it off and log in the stock form for reference.

M302_imola · 05-15-2021, 08:31 PM

BC Racing Coilovers on in attempt to making my x-line more aggressive

JAXG30 · 05-16-2021, 03:45 AM

2018 Ruby Blk

FCX5 · 05-16-2021, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hufington

Sightings...

Your X5 looks amazing in this photo. Space Grey is my favorite color and when it shines like that it is stunning.

ggunn9 · 05-16-2021, 09:18 AM

2018 new to me ruby black. at Deals gap a famous road 312 turns in 11 miles.[IMG]undefined[/IMG][IMG]undefined[/IMG]

blackoutF15 · 05-16-2021, 01:02 PM

Happy Sunday. Gloomy day makes the paint shine

devlinsky · 05-16-2021, 02:53 PM

One more CEL and…

…nah, who am I kidding. Petrol is too precious these days.

You need to click the photo to see the full frame.

sukhk527 · 05-16-2021, 04:16 PM

spent my rainy day in Kansas City flashing the TCU with XHP Stage 2. Noticed an immediate difference in driving and shifting behavior in all modes. Highly recommend.

hufington · 05-16-2021, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FCX5

Your X5 looks amazing in this photo. Space Grey is my favorite color and when it shines like that it is stunning.

Thanks mate.
I have been a sucker for space gray for decades as well. So sad that they stopped offering this color lately. It should be kept in options like MB's selenite gray.

M302_imola · 05-16-2021, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

spent my rainy day in Kansas City flashing the TCU with XHP Stage 2. Noticed an immediate difference in driving and shifting behavior in all modes. Highly recommend.

I've heard good things about the XHP stage 2 transmission flash. Bootmod has a complimentary (have to purchase the license) transmission flash that I've done. I do notice quicker shifts in sport tranny mode as well what feels like more clamping force on shifts.

sukhk527 · 05-19-2021, 09:01 PM

Just retrofitted an M-Sport Steering Wheel with Paddles to my X-Line. Had read the threads about it not working, took the chance anyways. Paddles coded, everything works! Wheel is from an f30, wasn't indicated as being heated but had the plug so just tucked it away.

blue dragon · 05-20-2021, 10:58 AM

For the guys with the CF front lips, are you lowered? How are you protecting your front lip from scrapes?

Should I lower her?

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skoold2003 · 05-20-2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blue dragon

For the guys with the CF front lips, are you lowered? How are you protecting your front lip from scrapes?

Should I lower her?

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I'm on the same fence about lowering.. I guess if we do we'll just have to back in everywhere

M302_imola · 05-20-2021, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by blue dragon

For the guys with the CF front lips, are you lowered? How are you protecting your front lip from scrapes?

Should I lower her?

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First off, you should give me your brakes

I do think you should lower. 1.5-2" drop would be perfect. I still think you'd have a decent amount of front lip to ground clearance. My E46 M3 was slammed and had a front lip and I was able to keep from scraping the lip. You learn to pull in and out of places at an angle. My X5 is currently lowered on BC Racing coilovers and although I don't have a front lip I haven't even come close to scraping the front driving around town.

blue dragon · 05-20-2021, 01:39 PM

I know I scraped the bottom of my CF lip on the 340 and that was stock height

Violator · 05-20-2021, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blue dragon

For the guys with the CF front lips, are you lowered? How are you protecting your front lip from scrapes?

Should I lower her?

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Mine is lowered on Eibach Pro springs, and don’t have an issue with scraping the CF lip.

The answer is yes, always yes, lower her!
Cheers,
V

classic_erik · 05-20-2021, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by blue dragon

For the guys with the CF front lips, are you lowered? How are you protecting your front lip from scrapes?

Should I lower her?

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Hey bud, I've been lowered ~2 inches with the CF front splitter for over a year and have never once scraped. Good to go! Do it!

M302_imola · 05-20-2021, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by blue dragon

I know I scraped the bottom of my CF lip on the 340 and that was stock height

If I can avoid scraping in this thing then I know you can. Beware of roadkill! lol

blue dragon · 05-21-2021, 01:21 AM

You car brings back memories. My E446 M3 on ground control coilovers circa 2007

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blackoutF15 · 05-21-2021, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue dragon

For the guys with the CF front lips, are you lowered? How are you protecting your front lip from scrapes?

Should I lower her?

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First off, you should give me your brakes

I do think you should lower. 1.5-2" drop would be perfect. I still think you'd have a decent amount of front lip to ground clearance. My E46 M3 was slammed and had a front lip and I was able to keep from scraping the lip. You learn to pull in and out of places at an angle. My X5 is currently lowered on BC Racing coilovers and although I don't have a front lip I haven't even come close to scraping the front driving around town.

I have been driving suvs since 8 years ago. I lowered all of them. Last one was Land Rover. I should clarify, every car I ever had since I was 16 were lowered. Still till this day, with suv I drive in an angle when going up and down the ramps or speed bumps. I guess Yu can say, Somethings will never change lol

blackoutF15 · 05-21-2021, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by blue dragon

For the guys with the CF front lips, are you lowered? How are you protecting your front lip from scrapes?

Should I lower her?

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The answer is, if you know how to drive a lowered car, you will not scrap it. And from your last few posts, you definitely have enough experience to avoid it. Lower it, do it! It's a must for the F15. If you look at the current model which I'm not feeling the look (still think f15 looks better), the wheel gaps are minimized. BMW knows we don't like them 😃

M302_imola · 05-21-2021, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by blue dragon

You car brings back memories. My E446 M3 on ground control coilovers circa 2007

Beautiful Phoenix Yellow...such a rare color

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05-16-2021, 04:16 PM	#11954
sukhk527 Captain 2167 Rep 805 Posts Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW X5 XDrive35i [10.00]	spent my rainy day in Kansas City flashing the TCU with XHP Stage 2. Noticed an immediate difference in driving and shifting behavior in all modes. Highly recommend. 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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