[Michachael]

Originally Posted by boneca

few recent updates:

3. Thule Alpine roof box

Hi there!

I found your post via the Search function, hoping you can help me.

I have a BMW X5 G05 and one of my biggest concerns in buying the THULE MOTION XT ALPINE box, is that the general rule for the roofboxes is that you should not drive faster than 80MPH / 130KMH.

I regularly do long drives across Germany and my average speed is usually 150-160KMH, if weather and traffic allow of course.

I'm considering the ALPINE version (i.e. more streamlined sporty roofbox of Thule) and only putting in light stuff like clothes, pillows, ... Probably never more than 40-50KG in total (vs the 75KG allowed).

What is your experience with it?

Thank you
M

[boneca]

Originally Posted by Michachael

Hi there!

I found your post via the Search function, hoping you can help me.

I have a BMW X5 G05 and one of my biggest concerns in buying the THULE MOTION XT ALPINE box, is that the general rule for the roofboxes is that you should not drive faster than 80MPH / 130KMH.

I regularly do long drives across Germany and my average speed is usually 150-160KMH, if weather and traffic allow of course.

I'm considering the ALPINE version (i.e. more streamlined sporty roofbox of Thule) and only putting in light stuff like clothes, pillows, ... Probably never more than 40-50KG in total (vs the 75KG allowed).

What is your experience with it?

Thank you
M

Hi there, I don't have too much experience with this roof box, I bought it last year in preparation for a long trip that didn't happen (maybe later this year).
I did drive with roof box for about 2-3 weeks to get a feel for it. The box was almost empty as well (so this is pretty much your case) as far as speed goes, I tried to keep it around 80mph but I did do around 90mph few times with no issues but this is still under the limit you mentioning in kmh.

not sure if you Shmee150 fan, look him up on YouTube he just did a trip around Europe in his Ferrari with this roof box on the top you might find a lot of useful info there!

Also I know my particular roof box might have been discontinued and even if its still available somewhere the cross bars might be hard to find, but this is in US, not sure about EU, also there is a newer version of this box out there.

Hope this helps!

[gx5_027]

Originally Posted by boneca

AutoTecknic gloss black dual slat grill is on
thanks to Ben @r33_RGSport

just the note, this is exact style grill found on F95 minus the X5M logo/emblem, not the ones found on Amazon, eBay or AliExpress (different style)

one of the first pics with new Samsung S22 phone

what's the difference between those grills and yours? Picking up an artic grey x5 soon and love your thread.

[boneca]

Originally Posted by f32_027

what's the difference between those grills and yours? Picking up an artic grey x5 soon and love your thread.

I appreciate your feedback

the main difference is the fit, visually they look almost identical.

hope this help and congrats on new X5

[gx5_027]

Originally Posted by boneca

slowly but surely

AutoTecknic gloss black mirror covers are on
thanks to Ben @r33_RGSport

p.s. sly bracket leveling extension has been added as well

Picked it up yesterday and the black double-slat grill is already in!

Now on to mirror covers...
On the Autotecknic website, I see two options for gloss black mirror covers. Are yours the AUTOTECKNIC M-INSPIRED PAINTED MIRROR COVERS or, AUTOTECKNIC M-INSPIRED COMPLETE MIRROR RETROFIT KIT?

[boneca]

Originally Posted by f32_027

Picked it up yesterday and the black double-slat grill is already in!

Now on to mirror covers...
On the Autotecknic website, I see two options for gloss black mirror covers. Are yours the AUTOTECKNIC M-INSPIRED PAINTED MIRROR COVERS or, AUTOTECKNIC M-INSPIRED COMPLETE MIRROR RETROFIT KIT?

it's a complete kit
https://www.rgsportshop.com/index.ph...&search=mirror

[boneca]

Hi guys, I just came back from 2 weeks trip around EU (Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Istanbul, Reykjavik)
lots of exiting places and a lot of pictures of cause but since we here are mostly interested in car contest here are few pics from BMW Welt and BMW Museum in Munich, Germany which were on my list to visit for sometime now.



















We are finally coming out of winter time here in New England and that means some upgrades coming to Vlada the BMW X5
stay tuned!

[boneca]

winter is finally over, time for some upgrades:



22 inch HRE Vintage, ceramic coated, Pirelli summer tires



side profile




Yellow DRLs, active shutters delete

despite Ben's r33_RGSport help with shutters I'm still getting CEL for now, will be getting BimmerLink tomorrow and we'll go from there.

I have few more upgrades coming, so stay tuned,

Have a great weekend!

[boneca]

couple more pictures from this morning, now with M Performance rear spoiler







until next time

[gx5_027]

Originally Posted by boneca

couple more pictures from this morning, now with M Performance rear spoiler







until next time

One of the sexiest profiles. Super unique wheel choice. You won’t see that on a g05. Well done, sir.

[boneca]

Originally Posted by gx5_027

One of the sexiest profiles. Super unique wheel choice. You won’t see that on a g05. Well done, sir.

I appreciate it

[boneca]

more pictures won't hurt

so much rain lately, so trying to catch some sun

[Alan l.]

Ballsy wheel choice but I dig it. Looks like you can push the rear wheels out more to make them more flush which step lip wheels require for the perfect look.

[boneca]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

Ballsy wheel choice but I dig it. Looks like you can push the rear wheels out more to make them more flush which step lip wheels require for the perfect look.

Thank you Alan, yes I'm getting mixed reviews this time around but its ok as long as I like it - and I do

I always liked this style of wheels and wanted to come back to gunmetal for awhile now, so I found what I was looking for

as for the fitment, the car on lower (loading) settings plus the lowering links, when car in driving position the wheels are pretty much flush with the fenders.

[boneca]

[ted920]

Really like most everything you have done with your X5.
Except these wheels. Sorry Bro, not feeling it.
But your opinion is the only one that matters.
Enjoy and have a great upcoming driving season.

[boneca]

Originally Posted by ted920

Really like most everything you have done with your X5.
Except these wheels. Sorry Bro, not feeling it.
But your opinion is the only one that matters.
Enjoy and have a great upcoming driving season.

appreciate your feedback!
seems these wheels are very controversial and definitely not everyone taste

same great driving season to you!

[19G20]

Looks awesome!

[5LEEPR_G01]

Originally Posted by boneca

Impeccable taste. Everything about this build is legendary brotha

[boneca]

Originally Posted by 5LEEPR_G01

Impeccable taste. Everything about this build is legendary brotha

[boneca]

[boneca]