My introduction and a 2011 Silverstone Metallic X5M

Teh.brandon · 11-26-2017, 09:18 PM

Hey all,
I’m new to the forum. I recently just acquired a 2011 X5M. I absolutely love this vehicle. I’ve long been an enthusiast. Now that I’ve returned to the F/I AWD fold I couldn’t be happier.

I can’t wait to get to know the contributors here and hopefully even with my extremely limited knowledge about these vehicles I can contribute as well. I’ve got a few plans for the M and I’m sure I’ll be asking for pointers in the near future. Basically the only thing I’ve done to it so far is tint.

My future plans are pretty simple but hopefully it will give off the tastefully modified look I’m going for.

I’ve only got one half way decent cellphone picture but it’s good enough for now...

Picture embedding isn’t working out for me so here’s a link to the pic.

View post on imgur.com

boneca · 11-27-2017, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Teh.brandon

Hey all,
I’m new to the forum. I recently just acquired a 2011 X5M. I absolutely love this vehicle. I’ve long been an enthusiast. Now that I’ve returned to the F/I AWD fold I couldn’t be happier.

I can’t wait to get to know the contributors here and hopefully even with my extremely limited knowledge about these vehicles I can contribute as well. I’ve got a few plans for the M and I’m sure I’ll be asking for pointers in the near future. Basically the only thing I’ve done to it so far is tint.

My future plans are pretty simple but hopefully it will give off the tastefully modified look I’m going for.

I’ve only got one half way decent cellphone picture but it’s good enough for now...

Picture embedding isn’t working out for me so here’s a link to the pic.

View post on imgur.com

M looking sharp, congrats and welcome to the family

Teh.brandon · 11-27-2017, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by boneca

M looking sharp, congrats and welcome to the family

Thanks brother, I’m excited to be here. Your X5M is awesome.

pureauto · 11-28-2017, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Teh.brandon

Hey all,
I’m new to the forum. I recently just acquired a 2011 X5M. I absolutely love this vehicle. I’ve long been an enthusiast. Now that I’ve returned to the F/I AWD fold I couldn’t be happier.

I can’t wait to get to know the contributors here and hopefully even with my extremely limited knowledge about these vehicles I can contribute as well. I’ve got a few plans for the M and I’m sure I’ll be asking for pointers in the near future. Basically the only thing I’ve done to it so far is tint.

My future plans are pretty simple but hopefully it will give off the tastefully modified look I’m going for.

I’ve only got one half way decent cellphone picture but it’s good enough for now...

Picture embedding isn’t working out for me so here’s a link to the pic.

View post on imgur.com

Congrats! Welcome

gixxerboy63 · 11-28-2017, 08:39 PM

Welcome and have fun with it!

philly42 · 11-29-2017, 11:14 AM

Congats!! I picked up an 2011 X5M a few months ago up north and drove threw Oklahoma. I'm sure my X5M enjoyed the pure gas it got from there.

RDR142 · 11-30-2017, 07:04 AM

looks great! welcome to the family. be careful, it all starts with tint and then you can't stop upgrading lol

Teh.brandon · 11-30-2017, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RDR142

looks great! welcome to the family. be careful, it all starts with tint and then you can't stop upgrading lol

Thanks guys....and youre absolutely right about the modding. Ive already ordered a few things and I'm going to look at doing a custom exhaust next week.

RDR142 · 11-30-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RDR142

looks great! welcome to the family. be careful, it all starts with tint and then you can't stop upgrading lol

Thanks guys....and youre absolutely right about the modding. Ive already ordered a few things and I'm going to look at doing a custom exhaust next week.

Gixxerboy and I have titanium akrapovic system and we love it. Amazing quality, sound and lightweight

Teh.brandon · 11-30-2017, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RDR142

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Originally Posted by Teh.brandon

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Originally Posted by RDR142

looks great! welcome to the family. be careful, it all starts with tint and then you can't stop upgrading lol

Thanks guys....and youre absolutely right about the modding. Ive already ordered a few things and I'm going to look at doing a custom exhaust next week.

Gixxerboy and I have titanium akrapovic system and we love it. Amazing quality, sound and lightweight

Yeah not sure what the plan is on that yet. I'm kind of a diy guy and have access to a tig setup so, I might go in a more of a one off direction. Probably won't get down pipes until I figure out a tuning solution. But, the system you guys have is very impressive.

I did diy painted black trim roundels, and installed my IND gloss black grilles. Next up is painted and smoked side markers, color matched reflectors and powder coated oem wheels for the winter months.

Undecided on suspension as of yet

I'll try and post up some better pictures asap

Teh.brandon · 12-01-2017, 08:15 PM

Some pics

m5james · 12-01-2017, 08:50 PM

I'll be in OKC (Choctaw) for the holidays. If you're inclined to have your ears raped with information, let me know

Teh.brandon · 12-02-2017, 10:21 AM

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I'll be in OKC (Choctaw) for the holidays. If you're inclined to have your ears raped with information, let me know

Never too much information, I'll shoot you a pm

frankenm · 12-03-2017, 07:50 AM

Silverstone

Teh.brandon · 12-04-2017, 01:45 PM

Did some diy this weekend. Painted and Smoked side markers to match my roundels and IND front grille set. Paint laid down super smooth...have some very minimal touch up around the "m" marker but I'm extremely happy with them at $30 cost as opposed to $250.

I also ordered 12/20mm H&R spacers and H&R lowering springs and links. Slotted Rotors, stainless steel brake lines and tires are next

Teh.brandon · 12-04-2017, 02:15 PM

Not too bad for an old "work truck"

carlos@velosdesignwerks · 12-04-2017, 02:37 PM

Congrats! Enjoy in good health.

Naz24 · 12-05-2017, 02:26 PM

I love SS, congrats!

Teh.brandon · 12-07-2017, 05:26 PM

Got some wares in the mail today....

Teh.brandon · 12-08-2017, 05:46 PM

More wares arrived today...uuc brake line and fluid. Hopefully this is just the beginning.

m5james · 12-08-2017, 08:23 PM

It's a BMW...it's definitely only the beginning of how it'll rape your wallet

Teh.brandon · 12-08-2017, 08:30 PM

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It's a BMW...it's definitely only the beginning of how it'll rape your wallet

Lol

11-26-2017, 09:18 PM	#1
Teh.brandon Private First Class 26 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2011 X5M Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	My introduction and a 2011 Silverstone Metallic X5M Hey all, I’m new to the forum. I recently just acquired a 2011 X5M. I absolutely love this vehicle. I’ve long been an enthusiast. Now that I’ve returned to the F/I AWD fold I couldn’t be happier. I can’t wait to get to know the contributors here and hopefully even with my extremely limited knowledge about these vehicles I can contribute as well. I’ve got a few plans for the M and I’m sure I’ll be asking for pointers in the near future. Basically the only thing I’ve done to it so far is tint. My future plans are pretty simple but hopefully it will give off the tastefully modified look I’m going for. I’ve only got one half way decent cellphone picture but it’s good enough for now... Picture embedding isn’t working out for me so here’s a link to the pic. View post on imgur.com Last edited by Teh.brandon; 11-26-2017 at 09:57 PM..
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11-28-2017, 08:39 PM	#5
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11-29-2017, 11:14 AM	#6
philly42 Second Lieutenant 93 Rep 291 Posts Drives: X5M, Z3M Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Congats!! I picked up an 2011 X5M a few months ago up north and drove threw Oklahoma. I'm sure my X5M enjoyed the pure gas it got from there.
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RDR142 Second Lieutenant 240 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 13 X5M, 13 PANI GTS, 10 LRSC Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: CORNELIUS, NC iTrader: (0)	looks great! welcome to the family. be careful, it all starts with tint and then you can't stop upgrading lol
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12-01-2017, 08:15 PM	#11
Teh.brandon Private First Class 26 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2011 X5M Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	Some pics Attached Images
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m5james Colonel 431 Rep 2,062 Posts Drives: '10 X5M Alpine White on Sakhir Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Marysville, WA iTrader: (0)	I'll be in OKC (Choctaw) for the holidays. If you're inclined to have your ears raped with information, let me know __________________ '10 BMW X5///M - Alpine White on Sakhir Orange - JB4 w/ HCP Stage 2 BEF, NGK 97506 @ .20, SS tubing & BMC filters, gutted cats, AC Forged 312 22's, H&R 2" '98 BMW 740iL - ///E39 M5 6spd swap, fully built engine (sleeved, P&P, cams), 3.46 LSD, H&R Stage 2/Bilstein HD, Magnaflow 14816's '97 BMW 328ci - ///E36 M3 clutch & L/W flywheel, Z4///M 18's
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Teh.brandon Private First Class 26 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2011 X5M Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	Did some diy this weekend. Painted and Smoked side markers to match my roundels and IND front grille set. Paint laid down super smooth...have some very minimal touch up around the "m" marker but I'm extremely happy with them at $30 cost as opposed to $250. I also ordered 12/20mm H&R spacers and H&R lowering springs and links. Slotted Rotors, stainless steel brake lines and tires are next Attached Images
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Teh.brandon Private First Class 26 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2011 X5M Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	Not too bad for an old "work truck" Attached Images
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12-05-2017, 02:26 PM	#18
Naz24 Lieutenant Colonel 1628 Rep 1,727 Posts Drives: W205 AMG C63 / E70 X5M Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North/Central NJ iTrader: (1)	I love SS, congrats! __________________ 2017 C63 2012 X5M SOLD: 2015 M3; 2007 X3 M Sport; 2014 X3 M Sport 35i; 2004 X5 4.4i; 1994 325i
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Teh.brandon Private First Class 26 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2011 X5M Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	Got some wares in the mail today.... Attached Images
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m5james Colonel 431 Rep 2,062 Posts Drives: '10 X5M Alpine White on Sakhir Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Marysville, WA iTrader: (0)	It's a BMW...it's definitely only the beginning of how it'll rape your wallet __________________ '10 BMW X5///M - Alpine White on Sakhir Orange - JB4 w/ HCP Stage 2 BEF, NGK 97506 @ .20, SS tubing & BMC filters, gutted cats, AC Forged 312 22's, H&R 2" '98 BMW 740iL - ///E39 M5 6spd swap, fully built engine (sleeved, P&P, cams), 3.46 LSD, H&R Stage 2/Bilstein HD, Magnaflow 14816's '97 BMW 328ci - ///E36 M3 clutch & L/W flywheel, Z4///M 18's
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