09-22-2023, 11:57 AM | #1 |
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2019 X5 xdrive 50i M Sport Small Build
Hello all. Purchased a used 2019 X5 xdrive 50i M Sport at the dealer with about 37k miles, with 2 years add-on warranty [3rd party only choice]. Came with a lot of additions and was local which was why I picked up this model. Wanted to go for a M50i but there was not around my area at the time [it is what it is!].
Wanted to share a little what i've done to the 50i and hopefully you guys like it. It's pretty subtle and I probably won't do much more. M Sport Package M Sport Exhaust Executive Package Driving Assistance Professional Package Premium Package 2 Luxury Seating Package 742M 275/35/R22, 315/30/R22 Premium Contact 6 Mods: - JB4 - MSS Springs - Thanks for the springs and install r33_RGSport - H&R spacers (15mm front / 20mm rear) - Thanks r33_RGSport - BMC Air Filters - Maxton Design Front Splitter (gloss black) - Thanks for the install r33_RGSport - IND painted front reflectors - Black Gloss kidney grille - M style side mirrors (gloss black) [bad fitment and whistles over 50mph, might have to change these out or figure out the wind noise issue [Pin pointed the wind noise to the inner housing - added some clear silicon to fix it]] - Dynamic LED Turn Signals - M Performance style dry carbon fiber rear diffuser - OEM rear badges (gloss black) [just used the 50i as I did not like the xdrive letterings] - Painted exhaust housing (gloss black) To do: Still trying to figure out a way to delete the active grills or just get them open so I can just put some red PVC covers on the bars. Any ideas? On to the photos: Last edited by christwinzbmw; 09-23-2023 at 08:54 PM.. Reason: add tires text |
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09-23-2023, 11:25 AM | #5 |
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Nice work. Looks good.
I hate the active grille shutters and wish they would just stay open. I wrapped my v-brace bars in red vinyl but barely ever get to see it. There has to be a solution for this. If you find anything let me know. |
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There are several discussions about remove the shutters entirely and leaving the motor and arm, but most likely you'll get a CEL. Just remove it using bimmerlink or something. But since I Still have warranty, I don't want to do that just yet. |
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Little update on transfer case box issue that I felt a little shutter and rumbling while turning out of the garage / parking spots.
Felt that already test driving the car before I purchased - had no knowledge of a transfer case issue. - Recently installed MSS springs and H&R Spacers [Note I did not remove the wheel spacers, which I should have...] - Felt more shutter/rumbling at low turning speeds - 10/12/23: Called BMW and went in for warranty service giving them the fluid change SIB. - Changed oil of transfer box and then must drive 300 miles to see if issue still exists. - Took the car back and I Drove 300 miles and still felt shuttering - 10/21/23: Dropped off car back to BMW to do a transfer case replacement - BMW ordered a transfer case and said they still felt the shutter. - 10/24/23: BMW insisted they perform a VTG calibration and bmw drove the car 150 miles before doing any transfer case replacement because of the foreman. - 10/25/23: Shutter still there so they got the foreman To come in and he said must remove the wheel spacers to test. - They removed the wheel spacers and test drove around the blocks. - tech and foreman said they felt no more shutter and said the wheel spacers are the cause of the shutter. [I SHOULD of just removed the wheel spacers, now I'm screwed since it's written in the service]. - 10/27/23: BMW put the wheel spacers back on. I Took it home and honestly I felt little to no shutter. That's my transfer case box story. It's fine for now as we need to trade in most likely in 2 years for warranty purposes. But I really like this model with all the options and the sound is just enticing with just the M sport Exhaust. Last edited by christwinzbmw; 10-31-2023 at 04:15 PM.. Reason: text edit |
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