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      12-02-2021, 05:56 PM   #23
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I took delivery about a month ago on a 2022 X5 xdrive40i Msport in Individual Lime Rock Grey. It took a bit for me to get to this post because it was at a detailer for a couple weeks getting some paint protection done and a few cosmetic mods I'll list below.

It's loaded with basically every option except rear heated seats, canberra vernasca leather instead of merino and the wheels are 20" 740M rather than the 22" upgrade.

The Lime Rock Grey paint is pretty wild as it changes pretty dramatically in different lighting conditions. Having never seen the color in person before ordering, it's a bit darker than I thought but brightens up quite a bit in sunlight. I'll add some photos when I get a chance to take some with the sunlight facing the front. For some reason the folks who took the photos below took them with the sunlight shining on the rear.

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- Full front Xpel PPF
- Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light on full body, wheels, calipers
- 35% ceramic Xpel tint on front two windows
- 740M wheels powder coated gloss black
- Black badges from IND
- Front reflectors painted LRG by IND
- Front lip spoiler from Larte, painted LRG to match body color. Local shop matched it pretty well.
- Rear M roof spoiler painted LRG
Who did the powdercoat on the wheels? Considering it for the 45e I have on order.
Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists in Essex, MD. They did an awesome job. Looks like smaller version of factory 742M.
Good to know…not too far from me. I'm in NoVA.

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Sure thing. I paid $800, but I paid through my detailer so I'm not sure if they took a piece of that or not. Wheel guys picked up the wheels from the detailer and brought them back painted the next day.
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      12-04-2021, 10:14 AM   #24
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I like the color better than Drevit Gray. Great mods. Now i need to get my wheels powder coated!
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      12-04-2021, 11:44 AM   #25
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I like the color better than Drevit Gray. Great mods. Now i need to get my wheels powder coated!
You thinking of doing that? I've seen your ride and it's probably my favorite version of the G05 with stock 740M.
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What a nice color…like it a lot. When you put black 22" for the summer then absolutely perfect
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      12-04-2021, 04:56 PM   #27
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What a nice color…like it a lot. When you put black 22" for the summer then absolutely perfect
I wonder how LRG compares to the Bernina grey you've got on your 540. Seems similar in photos.
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I think I am in love, that is a beautiful setup! Crazy how much darker it looks in the shade.
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      12-06-2021, 05:57 AM   #29
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I wonder how LRG compares to the Bernina grey you've got on your 540. Seems similar in photos.
I only have Ruby Black metallic X5, no 540 for me
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I wonder how LRG compares to the Bernina grey you've got on your 540. Seems similar in photos.
I got a Bernina 540 and I think LRG is more crisp and clean and a little darker than the Bernina. It would be nice to see them next to each other! Where did you get you're wheels powder coated? I am thinking of doing the same for both of my winter sets. How's the x5 been so far? Just looked at the pictures again.. it's straight fire!
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I wonder how LRG compares to the Bernina grey you've got on your 540. Seems similar in photos.
I got a Bernina 540 and I think LRG is more crisp and clean and a little darker than the Bernina. It would be nice to see them next to each other! Where did you get you're wheels powder coated? I am thinking of doing the same for both of my winter sets. How's the x5 been so far? Just looked at the pictures again.. it's straight fire!
My bad, meant to reply to you about the Bernina and replied to the wrong post.

I got my PPF, tint, and ceramic done at A Plus Auto in Forest Hill, MD and they had Alloy Wheel Repair of Essex, MD come get the wheels, powder coat them, and bring them back the next day.
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I wonder how LRG compares to the Bernina grey you've got on your 540. Seems similar in photos.
I got a Bernina 540 and I think LRG is more crisp and clean and a little darker than the Bernina. It would be nice to see them next to each other! Where did you get you're wheels powder coated? I am thinking of doing the same for both of my winter sets. How's the x5 been so far? Just looked at the pictures again.. it's straight fire!
Oh and loving the X5 so far. As for the greys, I think Bernina might be closer to what I thought LRG was going to be. Might prefer bernina actually or even Brooklyn Grey just because I was thinking lighter when I ordered it but no complaints, it looks awesome still. Especially after applying the ceramic to bring it to life more.
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Tastefully done, nice work!
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Yes luckily I added the $150 spare to my build so I was covered. Really wish salesmen recommended this to people but thanks to reading this forum prior to the build I knew to add it.
completely agree. its a bargain for $150. SAs think run-flats are the greatest and spare is not needed.
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Yes luckily I added the $150 spare to my build so I was covered. Really wish salesmen recommended this to people but thanks to reading this forum prior to the build I knew to add it.
completely agree. its a bargain for $150. SAs think run-flats are the greatest and spare is not needed.
I was planning on using runflats because I loved the idea of that under-floor storage but still found $150 to be a steal for a spare I'll store in my basement in case I ever switch wheels or need it for any other reason. Well I already ditched runflats so thank goodness I did that.
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I'm peeved the space saver spare option isn't offered to 45e orders. i would've gladly paid $150 even though my 45e doesn't have storage space for it and I'm running RFTs.
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Howd you get individual colors? I didn't know these were offered in the states! Super cool color!
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Howd you get individual colors? I didn't know these were offered in the states! Super cool color!
Yea there's actually a pretty good list of available individual colors. Problem is they cost $5k.
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If anyone has strong opinions for which 22" wheels to put on this thing after winter, I'm all ears. Currently leaning toward a set of 742Ms installed to factory spec. No spacers or anything extra.
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If anyone has strong opinions for which 22" wheels to put on this thing after winter, I'm all ears.
see my reply in your other post
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Appreciate the opinions and insights from other members on some of the decisions I've made on my LRG X5. I just ordered the 742M wheels for after winter because I've decided to stick closer to the OEM path.

That said, I'd like to solicit opinions for my next decision. I purchased the M side vents without the label of course since it's not an M car but I'm having second thoughts about covering up any of that beautiful LRG paint. You guys think I should install the larger M vent??
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I purchased the M side vents without the label of course since it's not an M car but I'm having second thoughts about covering up any of that beautiful LRG paint. You guys think I should install the larger M vent??
that's a minuscule account of additional paint being covered by the larger M side vents.
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that's a minuscule account of additional paint being covered by the larger M side vents.
Sooo your vote is to do the swap or nah?
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Sooo you're vote is to do the swap or nah?
go for it
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