Atlas's A/W G05 X5 40i build journal

atlas · 11-02-2020, 11:34 PM

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Joined the G05 club earlier this year, and thought I'd share my build journey. Have to say that this is a fantastic daily driver with great road presence. My M2 has seen significantly less drive time since the X5's arrival!

Car: X5 40i, Jan 2020 build, Alpine white, M-Sport pack including suspension and exhaust, Active Steering, Style 746 Individual 22" wheels, black leather with aluminium trim, Extended Shadowline.

Current significant mods:
- Eibach Pro-kit springs
- 15/20mm FR
- CG Precision DS-1 downpipe
- BMS air intake
- Autotecknic dry carbon mirrors
- Maxton Design gloss black front lip spoiler
- Gloss black rear diffuser

Dealership and new car detailing:

atlas · 11-02-2020, 11:35 PM

Front lip installed:

atlas · 11-02-2020, 11:36 PM

15/20mm FR before lowering:

atlas · 11-02-2020, 11:37 PM

Eibach springs freshly installed. Expect that it will drop a little more once the springs settle:

atlas · 11-02-2020, 11:43 PM

Downpipe installed:

DENtoLAS · 11-03-2020, 04:44 AM

Very sexy. I love those wheels and want them! Oddly we cannot get them in the US.

bforbrian · 11-03-2020, 08:03 AM

Looks fantastic! Enjoy :-)

GOLFFRR · 11-03-2020, 09:25 AM

sounds mean

TomCat6065 · 11-04-2020, 01:37 PM

Looks great!

I'm interested to know how the springs turn out...ride quality, drop, etc.

Luminor513 · 11-04-2020, 05:28 PM

Great build really like the wheels. Love the stance with the eibach springs. Wish we could get those wheels in the US.

amus3d · 11-05-2020, 04:08 PM

I really like the Maxton Design front lip. Too bad installation requires drilling new holes into the front bumper. I am not ready for that type of commitment.

DCwell3er · 11-08-2020, 09:01 PM

She looks nice! What percentage tint did you go with?

atlas · 11-19-2020, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DENtoLAS

Very sexy. I love those wheels and want them! Oddly we cannot get them in the US.

Thanks! Yes it's very strange how the US does not get them!

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Originally Posted by bforbrian

Looks fantastic! Enjoy :-)

Cheers thanks - definitely enjoying it!

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

sounds mean

Yep I agree - cold starts are nice and deep lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomCat6065

Looks great!

I'm interested to know how the springs turn out...ride quality, drop, etc.

The drop seems to have settled at around 2 cm reduction, and the ride seems relatively similiar to OEM. Quite happy with the outcome, especially considering the price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luminor513

Great build really like the wheels. Love the stance with the eibach springs. Wish we could get those wheels in the US.

Cheers thanks - I agree the stance is much improved!

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Originally Posted by amu3ed

I really like the Maxton Design front lip. Too bad installation requires drilling new holes into the front bumper. I am not ready for that type of commitment.

Yes it does require drilling but at least they're on the underside and not really visible. On my M2 my dealer drilled in my front plates and I changed to a different plate holder, and was able to get a mobile repairer to come fill and patch the holes. They were able to do an excellent job at quite a reasonable price, so that's always an option if you want to return to stock.

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Originally Posted by DCwell3er

She looks nice! What percentage tint did you go with?

35% tint on the sides, and 20% on the rear boot window. That's what the legal limit is here in Victoria, Australia. The rears might look darker as they have the window shades up.

LOW4LYF · 11-21-2020, 08:19 PM

Can you share more pictures please? Love the drop & stance!

atlas · 11-22-2020, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LOW4LYF

Can you share more pictures please? Love the drop & stance!

Here you go!

egprelude · 11-22-2020, 01:34 AM

Hi atlas!

How would you say the springs ride compare with OEM?

atlas · 11-22-2020, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egprelude

Hi atlas!

How would you say the springs ride compare with OEM?

They ride very similar to OEM - still very comfortable. Logic dictates that the drop must make it ever so stiffer, but it's quite hard to discern.

Overall very happy with them now that the 4 X 4 look has been removed!

jiggz · 11-23-2020, 03:35 PM

Looks awesome - stance is spot on!

parkstr8 · 11-30-2020, 08:04 AM

How is it with the Adaptive M suspension...assuming you have that.

tscani · 11-30-2020, 03:26 PM

Well done!!! Do you have cel (check engine light) after downpipe installed?

CarMan77 · 11-30-2020, 07:56 PM

746m individual= Best OEM G05 wheel available! In my opinion

Great Build!

atlas · 11-30-2020, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parkstr8

How is it with the Adaptive M suspension...assuming you have that.

Yep I do have that. It works great - very similar to stock.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tscani

Well done!!! Do you have cel (check engine light) after downpipe installed?

Nope no CEL - that was the main reason I chose this particular brand.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarMan77

746m individual= Best OEM G05 wheel available! In my opinion

Great Build!

Thanks! I'm inclined to agree!

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atlas Captain 405 Rep 604 Posts Drives: F10 535i, M2 LCI, G05 X5 40i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	15/20mm FR before lowering: Attached Images Last edited by atlas; 11-02-2020 at 11:55 PM..
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