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Reserved

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Interior mods-

**Done **

Auto technik red volume knob
X3M steering wheel
G80 carbon fiber paddles
Carbon / leather center trim for Steering Wheel
Tux Mat carpet mats

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Wheels:

740M

Winter tires:

Nokian HAKKAPELIITTA R5 SUV (275/45/20)

15mm front and rear H&R spacer

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Exterior :

iND front and rear reflectors in dravit grey- done
Rear window arm gloss black -done
M wing mirrors with carbon fiber caps -done
Euro side mirrors- done
3D design front Lip color matched - done

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I had G05 40i before the pandemic . Sold the x5 to get the CS.

X5:
This was purchased off the lot last minute due to tax reasons. It had msport brakes , air suspension, driver assistance , hitch. Black on black .

Solid build but I never really loved it. This was during the time when there was 8-10 percent discounts apr credits loyalty etc.

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This time due to ordering restrictions I had to move up to the m50i in order to get dynamic handling , bowers .

Also , it also made sense coming from the CS.



I actually ordered an x7 40i September 29th but bmw removed the dynamic handling option from my p1 build.

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I think the plan is to debadge. This is not an x5m but with the little changes it's not a real m50i.

I don't think the cerium grey x5 / m50i really matches .

A little oem + action. And the savings for not buying black badges

[mad villain]

Congrats! That is quite the switch! Two totally different cars and driving experiences. Would be very interested to hear how you enjoy switching

The M50i is a beast and sounds like you have some good mods planned so looking forward to seeing the progression!

I need to get some more ppf done on mine (full front is covered but want to get rocker panels and around the wheels done because they get destroyed) and definitely want to do ceramic at some point but figured I'd wait a while so that its worth the polish before they apply the coating

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Originally Posted by mad villain

Congrats! That is quite the switch! Two totally different cars and driving experiences

The M50i is a beast and sounds like you have some good mods planned so looking forward to seeing the progression!

I just got confirmation email from IND. Orders are processed for the reflectors and front lip.

Little teaser for the viewers:

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Originally Posted by mad villain

Congrats! That is quite the switch! Two totally different cars and driving experiences. Would be very interested to hear how you enjoy switching

The M50i is a beast and sounds like you have some good mods planned so looking forward to seeing the progression!

I need to get some more ppf done on mine (full front is covered but want to get rocker panels and around the wheels done because they get destroyed) and definitely want to do ceramic at some point but figured I'd wait a while so that its worth the polish before they apply the coating

I am struggling with the decision to PPF.

I want to keep this car for a "long time". Atleast until after the LCI . The front makes sense to keep it looking nice and easier Maintenance.

But this is also just a normal production car/ soccer mom car so it seems like a waste :

I want the ceramic just to show off the paint color .

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Base/ Housing for M mirrors are at the dealership. I should be to tackle steering wheel and Mirrors tomorrow.

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I forgot I put these on:

Fuel tank cap - bmw
Bmw valve caps 50th anniversary for the extra 17 hp at the wheels

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Mirror install pics

[PeterKBMW]

Looking great so far, excited to see the progress!!

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I can’t find my bavsound tool kit with all of the torx bits so I’ve been lazy to tackle the steering wheel / paddles.

Still on my to do list

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I purchased a home depot tool set with driver and bits but then I got Covid. Lol. Maybe next week .

[Fatandre]

So how do you like the X5 now?

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What the actual efff bmw. Now I need to go guess on the actual size of the torx. This used to be a basic 16mm hex head bolt.

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Update :The bolt to remove the wheel the out to be T60.


The tiny screws to transfer over the button modules are a T9. The rest of the screws are a T20.

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I bit the bullet and sent the x5 off for ceramic coating. I expect to pick up end of the week in the middle of the potential blizzard. Lollll . You can’t script this

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Found this gem on IND’s instagram IND-Distribution

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Picked up the x5 today. Looked very mean . The yellow DRLs are surprisingly good looking in person.

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Part Number for Touch Up Paint Stick Set from BMW

51915A07DA2

The weather should be up on the 40s/ 50s today and tomorrow. I will tackle the steering wheel soon.