[eelnoraa]

Originally Posted by I2P

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q4C8CNS...DMN9BR_0?psc=1

Center console yeah, $18. This gets you more usable space in your center console.

How does the center console insert get you more usable space?[/QUOTE]

Exactly what I wanted to ask too.

[nZtiZia]

I bought this and like it. it doesn't give you more space, just better utilization of it. I have spare coins, two OBD adapters, pens, a couple USB cables, a note pad, tire pressure gauge and a multi tool organized instead of clumped in a jumble.

[mjkasper]

Originally Posted by eelnoraa

How does the center console insert get you more usable space?

Exactly what I wanted to ask too.

I had the same question but bought one anyway. I thought it sat at the very bottom and just provided some small partition walls for organization which would quickly be overrun with all of the crap piled on top of it. I was happily surprised when I found out it only sits partway down, give you two layers of storage. An upper organized space and underneath is the larger 'bulk' storage space. You have to lift the insert out of the console to access the lower space.

It actually does give you more center counsel storage!

[Guy Fleegman]

Originally Posted by eelnoraa

How does the center console insert get you more usable space?

Exactly what I wanted to ask too. [/QUOTE]

Not more space, more usable space. Less frequently used items (phone charger, air pressure gauge, New Year's resolutions) on the bottom, making the more important stuff more accessible in the top sections. Think adding a shelf to a cabinet.

[dormouse]

Originally Posted by rmorin1249

Source for these? Thanks.

Originally Posted by KLCC

Where did you get them from? I ordered some from amazon, and the
"M" character was completely different (it was in italic bold and it looks crap)

It sounds like I got the same ones you did, KLCC. I hated them look of them when they were delivered, so I threw them in a drawer and forgot about them. Fast forward a few months and I was left with nearly full cans of spray touch up paint and clear from a different project. I was wondering how to put the paint to good use when these covers came to mind. I ordered some brake caliper stickers I saw online and ended up doing this one weekend. It's just a simple spray paint project, but the stickers are applied before the clear coat.

I sourced the covers and stickers from aliexpress vendors. The spray touch up paint was ordered from a seller on Amazon.

Send me a message if have any questions. I'd love to see someone do this in another color to match their vehicle.

Good luck!

[Jrg3170]

Originally Posted by Jd19

3. Wireless charge (I found one on Amazon that is easy to conceal the wires) https://a.co/d/cuFEopB

I bought this based on your recommendation (thanks!), I'm curious how you were able to hide the wire so well?

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by Jd19

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Picked up our X5 45e on Monday. So far our relatively low budget high value mods are:
1. Tinted front windows to match the rear
2. Blend mount for Unison radar detector (radar detector has saved me multiple times and the Blend mount looks so much better than suction cups)
3. Wireless charge (I found one on Amazon that is easy to conceal the wires) https://a.co/d/cuFEopB

In the upcoming weeks I will likely tint the front reflectors similar to what I did for our F15 M-Sport 35i and add some other mods mentioned above. We now have two X5s

Jd19, how is your wireless charging working out for you? What mfg phone are you charging on it? Does it make the phone hot? How fast does it charge?

[stlbanker]

M colors grill trim inserts ($27):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T2MX4YC

Mirrortap for radar detector ($13) and Blendmount ($150):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08726N2LN
https://blendmount.com/aluminum-rada...y-3032-series/

Cargo storage with cover ($13.50 with coupon right now):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094TY9MZB

Super fast charger ($17) and PNY 64GB Elite-X fit flash drive ($13)... I use my wireless charger mostly, but for a long trip when I'm using Android Auto the phone will get SUPER hot, so it's nice to have a backup charging solution, or if I need to charge really fast, or if my passenger needs a quick top off. The USB drive has about 800 songs on it. 64GB was overkill for the 5GB I'm using, but at that price it's good to have extra MP3 music storage when I don't want to steam bluetooth or listen to FM/AM/Sirius :
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09M48NK7F
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LFV52Y6

Drop Stop seat gap fillers ($25):
https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Stop-Ori.../dp/B00BYH6C1E

Global Window Films 20% ceramic window tint for the front windows ($130) - (not pictured)... the exterior shot was the day I picked it up (Oct 10th) and put the grill trim inserts on before I drove it off the lot.

[JUSTDUITMAN]

STL, thanks for ideas, blendmount and seat gaps. A mirror tap for usb-c would be dreamy.

[JMKBMWX5e]

I picked these up because my wife is short. You would think for $90k they would offer adjustable seatbelts. $10

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098K2KGJR...roduct_details

For the center console, I just grabbed some small boxes I had around the house. They work great for organizing things.

[D10]

Originally Posted by viperdoc

I really like doing the painted reflectors. Pretty inexpensive and gives it a much cleaner look, especially the front end (i hate those orange reflectors)

People in Europe love them from my experience “ wow even has the American reflectors”

[bbari]

Great ideas here.

Is it OK to leave the cigarette lighter charger plugged in or do you take it out when not in use?

If you charge your phone using the existing USB ports, do you get fast charging?

Does anyone has the boot dimensions to hand as I'm looking to order boot liner before the car arrives? Also, what's the hight of the bottom part of the tailgate if i need to cover that part also when opened?

[Jrc27]

Originally Posted by Don Cannelloni

Good thread with lots of useful feedback. As others have mentioned, a bootliner is a must for me as I have a dog that sheds a lot - I have the OEM BMW one and I think it looks good too.

As my car also came without wireless charging I put my own tray into that location and cabled it from the USB-A port next to it (pic attached). I always use Apple Carplay which tends to run the phone battery down so it is really convenient to put my phone on here when I get into the car. Worst case I break even battery wise and maintain my charge level but I will usually add a bit extra too (if my phone is very low I have a USB-C to lightning in the console space under the armrest for faster charging - or for passenger).

In terms of a modification I recently went for the Maxton front splitter. I really like the look of it and it was a lot cheaper than many alternatives (pic also attached).

Did you install the splitter yourself?

[SLOWER]

Originally Posted by mmm50i

Black chrome tailpipes!

Where did you get these?

[mmm50i]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074QQ8C84...t_details&th=1

They say it's for a VW Jetta, but it's the correct sizing that matters.

[G05DarkKnight]

I would also like to know where people have gotten the black chrome exhaust tips? Thanks!