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      08-15-2013, 10:46 AM   #10
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Damn! I'd really like to do that mod. Somebody should really come out with modified X5M bumpers for the non-M models (..or at least make a front bumper similar to it). Will you provide a shortened synopsis of what needed to be done to make it work? To the naked eye, it would just seem that the X5M bumper and X5M front fender flares are all that is needed (..because the fender flares are shorter). Does the body work connect at different points on the X5M versus non-M X5's?

Unfotunately, it actually is not easy to do this. It looks as if it would be from the parts alone, but to make it all line up and work together it takes substantial modification and finesse from an experienced body guy.

The X5M has different fenders, which we did not use on this making it more more work for the body guys (making the front bumper fit and look OEM).

Let me know if you have questions specifically on parts of the work.
Thanks Sean. I already did the retrofit and detailed the process in my thread. We took a slightly different approach than you guys did, but it turned out sweet nonetheless.
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