Indy Golfer wrote

Looks great, looking forward to seeing your future mods!

I've been thinking about doing the exhaust inserts, I need to make that a priority!

Pathy01 wrote

You Manhattan Green people need to stop posting pics. That color looks soooo good. Really making me second guess my Black Sapphire choice.

Really nice looking and tasteful mods. I think I need to get my exhaust inserts powder coated like that. Mine has the new “improved” unpainted ones that really detract from the black theme.

2025G0540i wrote

Very nice BimmerXdrive! On the rear M spoiler which one are you considering? I'd agree the M Performance spoiler looks out of place on a 40i but the rear upper spoiler that's stock on the X5MC looks killer. It's more subtle and isn't loud and says "look at me". I think it also balances out the rear end from the side profile as the middle part of the rear hatch looks like it has a hunch back and the X5MC spoiler helps reduce that bloated look.

On the black badging you can get the X5 badge in black from a dealer at a discount. Just get the X5 emblem that's available on the M60 or what I did was ordered an X5MC emblem in black and just used the X5 part of it. The font is a little different but I personally like it better. I did go with the IND black sDrive emblem though and yes they are expensive.

Are the exhaust inserts hard to remove? I think I want to powder coat mine as well.

BimmerXdrive wrote

Thank you man. As for the rear spoiler, I agree the only one to consider is the X5M/Comp oem rear spoiler. Completely transforms the rear end. Just not sure if I want to look like I’m trying to be a higher trim then I have. I would paint match to the body color. I have seen some guys have it fully gloss black but doesn’t flow that well imo. Here’s a link to thread with install and part number for reference. https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1780927



The badging I will do same exact as my oem 40i font style just gloss black. The M50/M60 badges are a different font ( block lettering) which signifys the V8 engine. I’m kind of against “up badging” vehicles. So I’ll stick to the original style. I’ve read that all the gloss black 40i badge kits seems to have the xdrive badge smaller then the original on 40i. Working on find one closer in correct size other then IND. Regardless thank you for the suggestion

The exhaust inserts are bit of a pain. Accessing the 3 bolts blind with not much room for wrenching is only half of it. Once the bolts are off releasing the holding clips is a bit of effort without causing damage also. The mechanic i have said he can do it no problem then switched his tone after he started. I got hands on and helped along with using this install thread from the X7 forums. Take a look at the link and if you feel up for the challenge lol. https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1736184