[Tim2189]

2020 X5 M50i cold start...wait for the revs
Downpipes
X pipe (resonator delete)
Exhaust flaps open
JB4 map 2

[Aimster82]

Does it make the gurgle sound when you rev it?

[Tim2189]

Originally Posted by Aimster82

Does it make the gurgle sound when you rev it?

Yes when you lift off the throttle in lower RPM's

[CMBX23]

Nice!

[Leotno]

What kind of wrap/color is that? Looks good!

[Tim2189]

Originally Posted by Leotno

What kind of wrap/color is that? Looks good!

Matte pine green metallic

[H2ONarvon]

I know why.......because you make Horizontally Challenged videos and photos.

[KRS_SN]

Originally Posted by Tim2189

Matte pine green metallic

that looks amazing!

[speedyman]

That wrap is awesome, best looking X5 I have ever seen.
You have me really thinking about doing this.

[MystroX5]

Gorgeous color. Aggressive yet classy and stands out. I had a TTqR in a similar color with baseball glove seats back in 2001.

[zhangyi17]

Nothing wrong modifying the exhaust, but everything wrong if you aren't considerate for your neighbors late at night or early in the morning

[Tim2189]

I hope everyone realizes the title was a joke lol I park in an outdoor parking lot with 165 parking spots.

[wifesbimmer]

What I beautiful sound this V8 makes!! WOW!!! Bravo!

[Aimster82]

I like it both the exhaust and the wrap. Not sure why people are dissing it. My next car I will do a wrap, maybe same color as yours.

[speedyman]

Originally Posted by Aimster82

I like it both the exhaust and the wrap. Not sure why people are dissing it. My next car I will do a wrap, maybe same color as yours.

I wasn't considering a wrap until I saw Tim's pics. That X5 in matte finish wrap is to die for. Looking in to it and need to find a reputable shop here in SW FL, Naples area. Definitely need to do some homework on this as I am not even sure what a decent price is for a quality job on a vehicle this size.
I noticed the 3M logo on the sample deck that Tim had in his pics. 3M products are usually very good as I have come to know but there are surely others out there.
Hopefully we can get some input here on prices and any other tips that could be helpful.
I've seen a couple Mercedes locally in a metallic white matte tone that really looked sharp.

[wtwo3]

The wrap looks incredible. How's maintenance with it? Is it a lot more difficult to maintain than a regular paint or is it about the same? I've always shied away from matte paints/wraps because I wasn't sure how much effort I'd have to put in maintaining it to not have it look filthy.

[Paladin1]

Originally Posted by TomCat6065

We actually spent the whole year of 2018 in Italy, around the Pisa area. My wife and I had our Harleys. My Roadglide has a fairly well molded 120. We were always careful. They do, though. have some pretty loud Harley's in Tuscany.

Pisa is a wonderful city. Wife’s father was Sicilian, so love the countryside and the people, although didn't make it that far last time. I do love the food though! We lived in Spain for 5 years, and similar culture and driving philosophy. In Spain, the "Iron Matadors." In Italy, "My car means nothing to me, and yours means less." You have my respect tooling around on a Harley, although I've logged some flying hours on a Vespa in the towns (pushing the broad-beam R8 through vineyards and back alleys was, um, exciting). Back on topic, that wrap looks fabulous - BMW should add that color to Individual.

[speedyman]

[QUOTE=wtwo3;26988946]The wrap looks incredible. How's maintenance with it? Is it a lot more difficult to maintain than a regular paint or is it about the same? I've always shied away from matte paints/wraps because I wasn't sure how much effort I'd have to put in maintaining it to not have it look filthy.[/QUOTE

Yes, after seeing his M50i in a matte wrap I want it but am concerned about the heat and UV here in SW FL. I park under a pergola style open roofed area on the 2nd floor garage at our high rise.

[KRS_SN]

I've got an idea but you all will hate it. I own my fully optioned up carbon Black g05 30d x5. In 3 years I will wrap it in metallic matter green debadge it then put a private plate on it and lastly put an 45e badge on it. Neighbours will think I bought a new flash car and I am environmentally conscious

[Tim2189]

[QUOTE=speedyman;26989059]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

The wrap looks incredible. How's maintenance with it? Is it a lot more difficult to maintain than a regular paint or is it about the same? I've always shied away from matte paints/wraps because I wasn't sure how much effort I'd have to put in maintaining it to not have it look filthy.[/QUOTE

Yes, after seeing his M50i in a matte wrap I want it but am concerned about the heat and UV here in SW FL. I park under a pergola style open roofed area on the 2nd floor garage at our high rise.

I was never into wraps before but saw a similar color on a G class and fell In love. It took me a while to find the right hint of green without looking like plasti dip and didn't want to go full gloss. The job came out much better than expected, you have to be super picky with what shop you use. The place I used is the best ones in NYC so the wait was about 3 months before I could get in. I highly recommend getting it ceramic coated after, it makes the maintenance much easier. You should only go to hand car washes or wash at home, no automated washes. Any type of oil, bird droppings Or road tar has to be removed as soon as possible, which makes it a bit annoying at times. I bought a bottle of "Croftgate Wrap After Care JP Matte 32oz Sprayer" and microfiber rag, it works wonders on cleaning it. UV damage I wouldn't know, I live in NYC and it's a mix here, I think the ceramic shield should help with that. In regards to pricing, I paid in the mid 3000's for the wrap, $1600 to paint the wheels and calipers. I've decided not to cheap out and pay to play, I've seen horror stories about cheap wrap jobs.
I would deff recommend getting it wrapped, it turns heads and I get 3-4 compliments a day with it.

[-Vanguard-]

I had a 2018 SRT with a borla atak catback.

I live on the 3 floor.

When I remote started the thing, which was in the basement garage, I could feel the rumble all the way in my apartment....LOL

[speedyman]

Originally Posted by -Vanguard-

I had a 2018 SRT with a borla atak catback.

I live on the 3 floor.

When I remote started the thing, which was in the basement garage, I could feel the rumble all the way in my apartment....LOL

Great stuff!