2024 X5 Manhattan Green - PCD Delivery

JoeAyalaM · 04-23-2024, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Prestocj

Finally made it through the break-in period so I’ve started some of my planned mods. First, want to thank a few folks for their help and advice. Shout-out to Ben at RG Sport for answering all my questions about Springs and Spacers.

Also thanks to Freezedoctor, Tekhunter and Torminator who all have the x40i and provided feedback on lowering springs.

Just recently lowered on MSS Urban Springs, HR 15/20 spacers, front lip and X5M rear spoiler. Should have come from the factory this way. Hideous wheel gap has been reduced and overall it looks much more aggressive. Ride is great. Just a touch more firm, but I felt the ride was a little too floaty and this firmed it up just a bit.

Still plan to make some additional mods:

* M Style Side Mirror covers have been ordered
* Have blacked out badging that I need to put on
* Plan to add Racechip once I get a few more miles on it
* May swap out the rondels with Ind-Dist black versions

Thanks again to the community for the advice and insights!

Very nice, enjoy your new X5.

Prestocj · 04-23-2024, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey6480

Love you ride! I just ordered mine and had a real hard time deciding between MGM and Skyscraper. I went with Skyscraper in the end. Can you add link/part numbers for your splitter, mirror caps, and roof spoiler?

Both are great colors! We looked hard at one of the grey options, but since I already had a grey vehicle, wife wasn’t sure she wanted hers to match. Then she saw the MGM with the M-sport package and the decision was made. Happy wife, happy life!

Side caps:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7KMZ4J8...roduct_details

Front Splitter:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJTWPXG9...roduct_details

X5M Spoiler:

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...05-x5-retrofit

Prestocj · 04-23-2024, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gladiator1972

Georgous color combo, I was looking at the same built.

We are really happy with the choice. Definitely a unique color and we don’t see many on the road. At first we were concerned that maybe we should go with a more traditional color (black, white, grey) but we decided to roll the dice. No regrets and we get a lot of compliments because it’s so unique. In our opinion, the black m-sport package really works well with MGM.

bubbajk · 04-23-2024, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Prestocj

Both are great colors! We looked hard at one of the grey options, but since I already had a grey vehicle, wife wasn’t sure she wanted hers to match. Then she saw the MGM with the M-sport package and the decision was made. Happy wife, happy life!

Side caps:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7KMZ4J8...roduct_details

Front Splitter:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJTWPXG9...roduct_details

X5M Spoiler:

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...05-x5-retrofit

Did you tackle the front splitter and spoiler install or have it done professionally? Curious to how difficult an install it is.

Prestocj · 04-23-2024, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbajk

Did you tackle the front splitter and spoiler install or have it done professionally? Curious to how difficult an install it is.

I installed the spoiler. There are a number of threads in the forum with some tutorials that did a good job of explaining it. I also used the video below as a reference on how to remove the current one. Overall it was a pretty easy.

I had the front lip installed by the performance shop at the same time they were doing my springs and spacers. It looked like a more challenging effort so I took the easy way out and let the pro’s do it.

Betep2024 · 04-30-2024, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Prestocj

Both are great colors! We looked hard at one of the grey options, but since I already had a grey vehicle, wife wasn’t sure she wanted hers to match. Then she saw the MGM with the M-sport package and the decision was made. Happy wife, happy life!

Side caps:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7KMZ4J8...roduct_details

Front Splitter:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJTWPXG9...roduct_details

X5M Spoiler:

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...05-x5-retrofit

Thank you!

Gladiator1972 · 05-12-2024, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Prestocj

Finally made it through the break-in period so I’ve started some of my planned mods. First, want to thank a few folks for their help and advice. Shout-out to Ben at RG Sport for answering all my questions about Springs and Spacers.

Also thanks to Freezedoctor, Tekhunter and Torminator who all have the x40i and provided feedback on lowering springs.

Just recently lowered on MSS Urban Springs, HR 15/20 spacers, front lip and X5M rear spoiler. Should have come from the factory this way. Hideous wheel gap has been reduced and overall it looks much more aggressive. Ride is great. Just a touch more firm, but I felt the ride was a little too floaty and this firmed it up just a bit.

Still plan to make some additional mods:

* M Style Side Mirror covers have been ordered
* Have blacked out badging that I need to put on
* Plan to add Racechip once I get a few more miles on it
* May swap out the rondels with Ind-Dist black versions

Thanks again to the community for the advice and insights!

Is the ride quality still good on the MSS springs?

Prestocj · 05-12-2024, 08:10 PM

Ride quality is great. I’ve lowered other cars so I’m use to a slightly stiffer ride. When we got the X5 (with the 22” wheels and no air suspension) I actually thought it was a little “floaty” for my taste. I’m sure other would say it rides very luxurious.

The springs firmed up the ride a bit, but in a good way. Little more road feel and less body roll. Feels more planted than before. It’s my wife’s primary vehicle and she didn’t seem to notice the change (or at least didn’t complain about it) so I would say it’s subtle enough that she couldn’t tell the difference, but changed it enough that I feel the improvement.

Been about 2 mos since it’s been lowered and the spacers added and I have ZERO regrets. Ride is still great and it looks SO GOOD! I agonized over the decision for months and very happy I decided to move forward.

Gladiator1972 · 05-13-2024, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Prestocj

There are a number of good BMW shops in the Charlotte area. I went with John at CES Motorsport in Indian Trail. Great reputation and more reasonably priced vs. some of the others.

Very pleased with their work.

is it in Indian Trail or Monroe?

TaroBaapG35 · 05-13-2024, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gladiator1972

is it in Indian Trail or Monroe?

Its technically Indian Trail, but location is Monroe; Its off of 74 (Stockbridge Dr).

Prestocj · 05-13-2024, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

Its technically Indian Trail, but location is Monroe; Its off of 74 (Stockbridge Dr).

Correct. Website below:

https://cesmotorsport.com/

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Prestocj New Member 90 Rep 24 Posts Drives: BMW X5 x40i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Ride quality is great. I’ve lowered other cars so I’m use to a slightly stiffer ride. When we got the X5 (with the 22” wheels and no air suspension) I actually thought it was a little “floaty” for my taste. I’m sure other would say it rides very luxurious. The springs firmed up the ride a bit, but in a good way. Little more road feel and less body roll. Feels more planted than before. It’s my wife’s primary vehicle and she didn’t seem to notice the change (or at least didn’t complain about it) so I would say it’s subtle enough that she couldn’t tell the difference, but changed it enough that I feel the improvement. Been about 2 mos since it’s been lowered and the spacers added and I have ZERO regrets. Ride is still great and it looks SO GOOD! I agonized over the decision for months and very happy I decided to move forward.
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