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      06-21-2024, 08:05 AM   #221
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I went the amazon route. Couldn't justify the cost of the OEM, plus I wanted glossy black. Cost was under $300 Canadian with new screws and tape. Fitment was meh, had to play with it. Slightly recessed to get it to be flush, but extremely happy with overall quality and finished look.

I also have the 741M painted black. So, it completes the look for me.
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      06-21-2024, 10:04 AM   #222
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I went the amazon route. Couldn't justify the cost of the OEM, plus I wanted glossy black. Cost was under $300 Canadian with new screws and tape. Fitment was meh, had to play with it. Slightly recessed to get it to be flush, but extremely happy with overall quality and finished look.

I also have the 741M painted black. So, it completes the look for me.
Came out great! I’m replacing my Amazon special with one from RW Carbon. It bothers me that the fitment isn’t great with the current one so I spent the money and ordered one. Will post up pics once its delivered and installed.
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      06-21-2024, 01:21 PM   #223
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That's my biggest issue with the nicer OEM look front splitters, they are all carbon fiber. I would much prefer gloss black over carbon fiber as it flows better with the other design elements.

The cheaper amazon ones are gloss black but I wish some of these higher end/better fitting ones would have the option for gloss black.

There's always Maxton for gloss black or painting the carbon fiber.

I just can't seem to make up my mind on the front splitter.
I went with the Maxton LCI V1 and have been very pleased with the quality and installation.
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      06-22-2024, 09:37 AM   #224
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I went with the Maxton LCI V1 and have been very pleased with the quality and installation.
Thanks, I'm still considering Maxton, probably V2 but V1 is also nice.

I have completely ruled out the OEM knock offs from Amazon due to fitment.

My only concern with Maxton is the following area. Just wish they made it tighter to the body lines like OEM, but I'm sure it looks amazing in person.
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Hey everyone!

I wanted to share a quick update. It's been over half a year since I installed the front splitter and side skirts. Despite some winter driving in NYC and upstate, they're still holding up remarkably well. They've truly transformed the car's appearance from its original look.
If it’s not too much trouble, would you post some up close photos of your RW Carbon side skirts? I placed an order with them for the front lip, side skirts and rear winglets a couple days back but I haven’t found any up close pics. I won’t get my order for another 2 weeks.
Here you go. Not the best shots but it will give u an idea how they look on the car.
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Here you go. Not the best shots but it will give u an idea how they look on the car.
Thank you! This is very helpful. I can’t wait to get mine.
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2024 X6 with front lip, rear diffuser, carbon roof wrap, carbon mirrors
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Front splitter fitted. From a company in the Uk Carbonwurks https://carbonwurks.com/

This is the link https://emea01.safelinks.protection....%3D&reserved=0

It’s identical to the BMW M performance one. I have looked at both side by side no difference only in the price.
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I just installed mine yesterday. Fitment is so so but not that bad for $200 . I like the look now, it made the front much better looking now
Looks good
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Windows tinted, front splitter installed and front side markers tinted too . Done with the front end
Do you have a link for splitter
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Front splitter fitted. From a company in the Uk Carbonwurks https://carbonwurks.com/

This is the link https://emea01.safelinks.protection....%3D&reserved=0"]https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcarbonwurks.com%2Fproduct%2Fbmw-x5-g05-lci-carbon-fibre-m-performance-style-front-splitter%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cdd296b5c717a48a65f5c 08dcbc389f1d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C 1%7C0%7C638592198640121051%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d 8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1ha WwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j%2BpfFcNXcut X%2FQgv5Aa%2B7%2Fvr1ssq8aKPqcU4FWuusJM%3D&reserved =0[/URL]

It’s identical to the BMW M performance one. I have looked at both side by side no difference only in the price.
Do you have the install instructions that you can share?
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I have for sale a OEM BMW M Performance front splitter painted gloss black (NEVER INSTALLED) and it comes with everything you need for install including the mounting guide/bracket. Picture below of everything included and when we test fitted the splitter.

Wife decided she didn't like the look in person (i disagreed strongly). But hey happy wife, happy life lol.

More details in the classifieds thread i posted:
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2134822
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I wanna do the front lip but I don't wanna sacrifice the ground clearance, after all the X5 is an SUV. How do you like justify this drawback, or is it not a big deal?
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I wanna do the front lip but I don't wanna sacrifice the ground clearance, after all the X5 is an SUV. How do you like justify this drawback, or is it not a big deal?
Its not a big deal. I was afraid it would drop the front end to the point where I could possibly damage the lip parking but the front end is high so this actually balances out the front end when looking at the vehicle from the side.
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