[bforbrian]

Absolutely sick brother!

[boneca]

Originally Posted by dubsesd

new setup!

Looks great

[dubsesd]

[bforbrian]

Originally Posted by dubsesd

23s look sick. I seriously contemplated 23s but was too cheap to buy 23" tires since they cost an arm and a leg!

[CT335xi]

Originally Posted by dubsesd

some phone pics after ppf

The way the light hits the car! Such a awesome looking color! Beautiful car man!

[Installsplus]

Originally Posted by dubsesd

loading height with BBM links

🔥🔥 Lucas. Did you find when u coded in sport mode airbags have a mind of there own going up and down every time you exit the vehicle ? I usually set it at loading height and when I come back to the car it’s back up in comfort mode settings. So frustrating.

[carmeats]

Originally Posted by dubsesd

OEM air suspension
12mm/15mm rear futureclassic spacers
IND colormatch reflectors
20% xpel tint
Full suntek PPF
Full shadowline black exterior trim
X5m carbon mirrors
Debadged (swapping for euro gloss black badges)

sorry to revive old thread but is it 12 front/ 15 rear for spacers? Thanks!

[dubsesd]

Originally Posted by carswithdonuts

sorry to revive old thread but is it 12 front/ 15 rear for spacers? Thanks!

yes. you could probably even do 15/18mm

[carmeats]

Originally Posted by dubsesd

yes. you could probably even do 15/18mm

Thank you!

[kgbirdphoto]

I’m new here to BMW and my car is being built next week and is also carbon black with ivory interior. It’s hot as hell in Texas!

What are spacers?

Euro black badging? I ordered black badging from IND…difference? I found IND on a forum here. I hope I can do that myself. Think I can.

What does ppf do other than protect paint I think? I was going to do a ceramic coating… another research project! Do I need both?

Xpel Tint? For the front passenger windows? I live in Texas and think 20% is max for the front. Not sure how they come from factory.

Thank you! Kristi g

[LDT]

Originally Posted by kgbirdphoto

I’m new here to BMW and my car is being built next week and is also carbon black with ivory interior. It’s hot as hell in Texas!

What are spacers?

Euro black badging? I ordered black badging from IND…difference? I found IND on a forum here. I hope I can do that myself. Think I can.

What does ppf do other than protect paint I think? I was going to do a ceramic coating… another research project! Do I need both?

Xpel Tint? For the front passenger windows? I live in Texas and think 20% is max for the front. Not sure how they come from factory.

Thank you! Kristi g

Congrats! Some answers....
Spacers are for the wheels to provide a wider profile. You can read up on the pros and cons.
You'll be happy with the IND badges. Top quality and an easy DIY. Search Cosmetic Mods on this forum for instructions. https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2057976
PPF protects the paint. I'm personally not a fan.
Ceramic coating is great and will make washing and keeping it clean much easier
I did 20% on the front passenger and driver windows and it's visually a perfect match to the rears. It's hotternhell here in SC too. Makes a difference. I did not do windshield. If I did 70% would me my max.

[Splashdown]

Oh god, what have you done!!! I now have massive FOMO. I have just ordered a skyscraper grey 50e with 22" black wheels and red calipers. I was happy with that until I saw these pictures! I currently have a 540 in carbon black and wanted a change. However, CB looks amazing on an X5!!! Phone call to dealer time, what's my build date again?!!!

[Snave01]

Originally Posted by dubsesd

some phone pics after ppf

Probably the best pic I've seen really showing the potential color variation perception in black/blue with the CB depending on lighting. Well done!

[Splashdown]

Originally Posted by Snave01

Probably the best pic I've seen really showing the potential color variation perception in black/blue with the CB depending on lighting. Well done!

Amazing, awesome pic!