[RobbyRH10]

Just arrived - 2022 X5M

I love this car

[Arayar]

3 months on order - long wait but totally worth it.

Dravit grey exterior with Sakhir Orange interior

Now all I have to do is suffer through the 2k break in period

[155ND]

Originally Posted by YolkyPalky

Everything is personal taste of course, but I think it would look so much better if those bright silver wheels were powder coated black to match the rest of the trim.

couldn't disagree more!

for me, the contrast of the Brushed Clear aluminum with the bright MBB paint is a perfect match. i love the design of these wheels, and intricate grooves and overall craftsmanship, so to "lose" that having them black would have been sacrilege. i did consider Brushed Dark Clear as a finish but SO glad i went with Brushed Clear as it shows off what to me are wheels that are almost a work of art

[Chas8283]

Originally Posted by Arayar

3 months on order - long wait but totally worth it.

Dravit grey exterior with Sakhir Orange interior

Now all I have to do is suffer through the 2k break in period

Wow, this is incredible. I think this is best looking color combo I’ve seen. Nice job - and congrats!

[Arayar]

Originally Posted by Chas8283

Wow, this is incredible. I think this is best looking color combo I’ve seen. Nice job - and congrats!

Thanks a lot !

I was on the fence a bit regarding the Sakhir orange - felt it was too close to orange for my taste - but seeing it first hand I have no regrets. Dravit grey was clearly the best option for my taste as I think it goes well with the black accents of the comp line.

Now, the only question is - do I make the rims in gloss black or keep them as such ?

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by Arayar

Thanks a lot !

I was on the fence a bit regarding the Sakhir orange - felt it was too close to orange for my taste - but seeing it first hand I have no regrets. Dravit grey was clearly the best option for my taste as I think it goes well with the black accents of the comp line.

Now, the only question is - do I make the rims in gloss black or keep them as such ?

I'd keep them the way they are. I have the same wheels and although I was bummed we didn't have a black choice, I like the contrast. And they are already two tone. So it's not like the all silver.

As much as I like the black wheels, they are unforgiving. I am very careful but got some curb rash on my previous black wheels and it stood out like a sore thumb against the black. The 21/22 with the tiny sidewalls .....

[Arayar]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I'd keep them the way they are. I have the same wheels and although I was bummed we didn't have a black choice, I like the contrast. And they are already two tone. So it's not like the all silver.

As much as I like the black wheels, they are unforgiving. I am very careful but got some curb rash on my previous black wheels and it stood out like a sore thumb against the black. The 21/22 with the tiny sidewalls .....

True about the two tone - think I’ll leave them as is for now , thanks for your thoughts. Anyway, my main priority now is finding a good slip on exhaust. EU spec cars are even more at a loss when it comes to exhaust tone since the regulations here are tougher so stock sound is really underwhelming

[Chas8283]

Originally Posted by Arayar

True about the two tone - think I’ll leave them as is for now , thanks for your thoughts. Anyway, my main priority now is finding a good slip on exhaust. EU spec cars are even more at a loss when it comes to exhaust tone since the regulations here are tougher so stock sound is really underwhelming

Don’t bother painting them black. They’ll be that color soon enough with the brake dust.

[RobbyRH10]

Originally Posted by Arayar

3 months on order - long wait but totally worth it.

Dravit grey exterior with Sakhir Orange interior

Now all I have to do is suffer through the 2k break in period

Congrats! I have the same build with exception of the wheels. I prefer your wheel style.

Its amazing how much the color changes in the sun.

[bforbrian]

Originally Posted by Arayar

Thanks a lot !

I was on the fence a bit regarding the Sakhir orange - felt it was too close to orange for my taste - but seeing it first hand I have no regrets. Dravit grey was clearly the best option for my taste as I think it goes well with the black accents of the comp line.

Now, the only question is - do I make the rims in gloss black or keep them as such ?

Nay to all black wheels!

[DG-X5]

Originally Posted by Chas8283

Don't bother painting them black. They'll be that color soon enough with the brake dust.

Can confirm they're definitely color changers 😭

[Arayar]

Originally Posted by DG-X5MC

Can confirm they're definitely color changers 😭

Snap! Almost looks like a custom color

[botis1028]

MSS springs about to go on… only after a slight mixup to the wheels

[AJA5900]

Red

[arlind94]

Originally Posted by AJA5900

Red

How'd you get the speakers to be red? I coded the red in but the speakers remain bronze

[m-prsev]

Originally Posted by botis1028

MSS springs about to go on… only after a slight mixup to the wheels

What color are your wheels? Looks good.

[AJA5900]

Originally Posted by arlind94

How'd you get the speakers to be red? I coded the red in but the speakers remain bronze

Originally Posted by arlind94

How'd you get the speakers to be red? I coded the red in but the speakers remain bronze

I just set it to red. It does have the B&W speakers '21

[arlind94]

Originally Posted by AJA5900

I just set it to red. It does have the B&W speakers '21

Mine is a 2021 with BW speakers. There was no red option for ambient lighting

[AJA5900]

Originally Posted by arlind94

Mine is a 2021 with BW speakers. There was no red option for ambient lighting

Check audio setting I think you have to turn it on or turn white light off?

[AwesomeM3]

Originally Posted by Arayar

3 months on order - long wait but totally worth it.

Dravit grey exterior with Sakhir Orange interior

Now all I have to do is suffer through the 2k break in period

Fantastic color combo..well done!

[Samurai of 2day]

TB2 seems to change hues like a chameleon, lol

[X5MC_LI]

Was walking out of my garage and lighting was so good I couldn't resist