Thread: x5m retrofit x5
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      06-24-2013, 08:07 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by TahoeM3 View Post
The X5M shares the front end with the X6, not the X5. It might fit, but it might require some modification. But you'd end up with a fake M, so I'm not sure what the point is. I'd say go with the M-sport retrofit instead which is known to fit and actually comes on the 35i.

I would expect that the X5M exhaust would not fit, considering that the M has a V8 TT and the 35i has an inline 6 single turbo. Even if you were able to bolt it on, the acoustics would probably not be right for that engine. Why not go with an exhaust made for your engine? If it's the quad tips you want, there are options in the aftermarket.
It'll fit, and it has already been done on multiple occasions. The LCI X5's bumpers/fenders are different than the pre-LCI. As for the "fake M" comment, that's nonsense. The M-Sport X5's have ///M badges everywhere, so what difference does another AESTHETIC piece really make?
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