BMW X5 and X6 Forum 2014-Current
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      05-31-2019, 02:45 PM   #23
daytonaviolet
OEM CSL Whore
daytonaviolet's Avatar
Philippines
1249
Rep
1,474
Posts

Drives: 2017 F85 X5M
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (1)

she looks great

i like the clean look on the boot with no X5M.

Quote:
Originally Posted by KCTiger View Post
Took delivery of the car today. Couldn't be happier. Come on though, I am coming from a 2004 Nissan Maxima lol. I had a busy day at work so I only snapped two bad photos. More to come. Is there enough detail to see if you think springs and/or spacers would add anything? Even on 22s I am perfectly fine with the ride.

While considering springs/spacers, the only other mod I am doing for sure is black chrome front and rear roundels. And I got some black and gray vinyl overlays for the white and blue parts of the roundel.

My "dream" mod would be a set of Vossen HF-1s. Love the look on the F85.

Cheers!
Appreciate 0
      06-03-2019, 09:01 AM   #24
m5biemer
Enlisted Member
49
Rep
49
Posts

Drives: 911 targa, 911tt, x5m, x3mc
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: First Coast

iTrader: (0)

Congrats and enjoy!
Appreciate 0
      06-04-2019, 04:00 PM   #25
KCTiger
Captain
523
Rep
631
Posts

Drives: 2016 X5M
Join Date: May 2019
Location: KCMO

iTrader: (0)

In case anyone is curious, here are the current mods and some planned ones:

As purchased:
black kidney grilles
black side grille vents (or whatever they are called)
black front reflector covers
black 22 inch wheels, savini of some sort, not sure exactly the style
I also had the seller remove the badge and tint the front windows, even though it's illegal in Missouri

Planned mods:
black chrome roundels trunk and hood, I am also going to do black and gray vinyl overlays to replace the white and blue respectively
Cell phone cradle delete
I have to add a front license plate though I got a no screw version that mounts via the "mesh" on the lower part of the bumper.

Considering:
Ceramic coating of some sort
Lowering springs - concerned about ride quality here since I am already on 22s. I think the ride is fine presently but wouldn't want it to be bouncy.
CarPlay retrofit - if I do this I am leaning towards the Avin option

I doubt I will get a tune. I also thought about spacers but it seems as though my tires are flush with the fenders. I definitely don't have an eye for all this just yet so maybe I am off base here.

I have done a little coding through BimmerCode.

Would love to hear any thoughts on recommended mods. Plz keep in mind I am not much on DIY as I just don't have the experience. I also have two small kids and prefer to give me free time to them when I can.

Loving the car though. Sure there is some turbo lag but tons of power. Older tech isn't so great but that's trivial compared to the driving experience.

I was torn between black and donnington gray but all the black on this one is pretty much ideal in my mind. I know not everyone feels that way lol.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2019, 02:25 PM   #26
gqgambler
Major
gqgambler's Avatar
United_States
716
Rep
1,449
Posts

Drives: Fast & Furious
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Beast from the East

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by KCTiger View Post
In case anyone is curious, here are the current mods and some planned ones:

As purchased:
black kidney grilles
black side grille vents (or whatever they are called)
black front reflector covers
black 22 inch wheels, savini of some sort, not sure exactly the style
I also had the seller remove the badge and tint the front windows, even though it's illegal in Missouri

Planned mods:
black chrome roundels trunk and hood, I am also going to do black and gray vinyl overlays to replace the white and blue respectively
Cell phone cradle delete
I have to add a front license plate though I got a no screw version that mounts via the "mesh" on the lower part of the bumper.

Considering:
Ceramic coating of some sort
Lowering springs - concerned about ride quality here since I am already on 22s. I think the ride is fine presently but wouldn't want it to be bouncy.
CarPlay retrofit - if I do this I am leaning towards the Avin option

I doubt I will get a tune. I also thought about spacers but it seems as though my tires are flush with the fenders. I definitely don't have an eye for all this just yet so maybe I am off base here.

I have done a little coding through BimmerCode.

Would love to hear any thoughts on recommended mods. Plz keep in mind I am not much on DIY as I just don't have the experience. I also have two small kids and prefer to give me free time to them when I can.

Loving the car though. Sure there is some turbo lag but tons of power. Older tech isn't so great but that's trivial compared to the driving experience.

I was torn between black and donnington gray but all the black on this one is pretty much ideal in my mind. I know not everyone feels that way lol.

They look like Savini Di Forza BM9. I'm guessing there should be some stamp on the inside letting you know, but I've never run Savini wheels to know for sure.
Appreciate 0
      06-08-2019, 09:02 PM   #27
Bobby_Drake
Major
Bobby_Drake's Avatar
389
Rep
1,150
Posts

Drives: '16 X5M
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: San Diego, CA -> Honolulu, HI

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by KCTiger View Post
In case anyone is curious, here are the current mods and some planned ones:

As purchased:
black kidney grilles
black side grille vents (or whatever they are called)
black front reflector covers
black 22 inch wheels, savini of some sort, not sure exactly the style
I also had the seller remove the badge and tint the front windows, even though it's illegal in Missouri

Planned mods:
black chrome roundels trunk and hood, I am also going to do black and gray vinyl overlays to replace the white and blue respectively
Cell phone cradle delete
I have to add a front license plate though I got a no screw version that mounts via the "mesh" on the lower part of the bumper.

Considering:
Ceramic coating of some sort
Lowering springs - concerned about ride quality here since I am already on 22s. I think the ride is fine presently but wouldn't want it to be bouncy.
CarPlay retrofit - if I do this I am leaning towards the Avin option

I doubt I will get a tune. I also thought about spacers but it seems as though my tires are flush with the fenders. I definitely don't have an eye for all this just yet so maybe I am off base here.

I have done a little coding through BimmerCode.

Would love to hear any thoughts on recommended mods. Plz keep in mind I am not much on DIY as I just don't have the experience. I also have two small kids and prefer to give me free time to them when I can.

Loving the car though. Sure there is some turbo lag but tons of power. Older tech isn't so great but that's trivial compared to the driving experience.

I was torn between black and donnington gray but all the black on this one is pretty much ideal in my mind. I know not everyone feels that way lol.
it's a very enjoyable but expensive hobby. Enjoy!
Appreciate 1
      06-09-2019, 04:14 PM   #28
Phara
Private
107
Rep
52
Posts

Drives: BMW X5M F85 2018
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Moscow

iTrader: (0)

Looks great. Like it on 22" wheels
Appreciate 0
      06-14-2019, 11:39 PM   #29
sly1types
Captain
427
Rep
934
Posts

Drives: F80M3 and E46M3
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: KC

iTrader: (0)

Congrats! I take my cars to Chicane Motorsports for mods and maint. Are you going to tune it?
__________________
F80 M3-DCT MaxPSI CH, BM3 with F80 Paul E85 and Custom Rom track tune MCS 2Way Remotes
Signature SV104
E46 M3
F85 X5M
https://www.instagram.com/fastmacm3/
Appreciate 0
      06-17-2019, 04:25 PM   #30
KCTiger
Captain
523
Rep
631
Posts

Drives: 2016 X5M
Join Date: May 2019
Location: KCMO

iTrader: (0)

I am leaning towards no tune for the time being. I came from a car that was not sporty at all so the vehicle in stock form is plenty engaging, for now...

I have not heard of that place but will consider it. I am in Parkville so Gardner is a bit of a drive. Have you heard of 515 Motorsports in Liberty? I was thinking about using those guys.
Appreciate 0
      06-17-2019, 05:09 PM   #31
sly1types
Captain
427
Rep
934
Posts

Drives: F80M3 and E46M3
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: KC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by KCTiger View Post
I am leaning towards no tune for the time being. I came from a car that was not sporty at all so the vehicle in stock form is plenty engaging, for now...

I have not heard of that place but will consider it. I am in Parkville so Gardner is a bit of a drive. Have you heard of 515 Motorsports in Liberty? I was thinking about using those guys.
Yea 515 is great shop also, the owner Paul used to be a BMW tech.
Appreciate 0
      09-18-2019, 09:01 AM   #32
KCTiger
Captain
523
Rep
631
Posts

Drives: 2016 X5M
Join Date: May 2019
Location: KCMO

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by sly1types View Post
Yea 515 is great shop also, the owner Paul used to be a BMW tech.
I am thinking about installing coil overs. One place I was thinking about taking it is Tanner's Custom.

sly1types - do you have any experience with Tanner's? I am leaning towards Chicane but I know Tanner's has worked on some interesting rides as well.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:32 AM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST