Gixxer's X5M

[thuynh19]

What a transformation Gixxer!! I am really digging those bronze wheels. Beautiful overall!! I'm new to this forum and looking forward to starting my build for the lovely M. Already bought my first mod (Velos Tune) for the truck on here from "Revnato".

[gixxerboy63]

Originally Posted by thuynh19

What a transformation Gixxer!! I am really digging those bronze wheels. Beautiful overall!! I'm new to this forum and looking forward to starting my build for the lovely M. Already bought my first mod (Velos Tune) for the truck on here from "Revnato".

Thank you.
A tune is definitely the way to go on these trucks. Welcome! and looking forward to your thread!

BTW - Something top secret and very exciting will be happening here very soon.
Can't let the cat out of the bag just yet, but stay tuned!

[protecon]

Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

BTW - Something top secret and very exciting will be happening here very soon.
Can't let the cat out of the bag just yet, but stay tuned!

Could it be potentially more boost and a piggyback ECU?

[thuynh19]

I would have to guess upgrading turbos???

[gixxerboy63]

X5M has went out and found itself a new garage mate!

[badm3]

Congrats on new purchase

More pics please looks like comp pack

[socale39]

Congrats. No more SL?

[gixxerboy63]

Originally Posted by badm3

Congrats on new purchase

More pics please looks like comp pack

Thank you. It is a Competition Pack Indeed!

Originally Posted by socale39

Congrats. No more SL?

We still have it, but it is currently for sale...

[UnicornM]

congrats!

[gixxerboy63]

Originally Posted by BaggedX5

congrats!

Thanks!

If anyone wants to know more about the M4, I Just started a new build thread in the f80 section;
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1371601

Looking forward to my new project, but don't worry, the X5M will be getting plenty more love very soon!

Gotta love this pristine undercarriage;



First Mod; H&R lowering springs installed today!





...and a little teaser for the X5M



JB4 has upped their game with their new Machined aluminum black anodized case and OEM style connectors.

[thuynh19]

Congrats on the new ride!

[Revnato]

Damn Gixxer! I envy you big time with that new addition to the stable

[m5james]

Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

X5M has went out and found itself a new garage mate!

Love that interior color combo but I'm slightly biased :-)

Where'd you get your garage tiles and how do you like them? I wanna do the same for mine but I worry about daily usage like water drainage, the occasional floor jack, jack stands, etc. My garage at one point was used converted into living space, which makes it nice that the walls are finished and 2 of the 3 spots are heated, but there's paint splatter and carpet adhesive I'd rather not deal with trying to remove.

[jandref321]

"Just stay tuned" ...nice lol. The JB4 an easy install now? That M4 looks sexy. Another reason to subscribe.

[gixxerboy63]

Originally Posted by thuynh19

Congrats on the new ride!

Thank you. Just got to get past the break in miles before I can turn it up... meanwhile, I am ordering parts and thinning my wallet.

Originally Posted by Revnato

Damn Gixxer! I envy you big time with that new addition to the stable

Don't envy, that's not good for anyone.. just go out like I did and waste your money on frivolous desires instead of investing it wisely.
F* retirement!

Originally Posted by m5james

Love that interior color combo but I'm slightly biased :-)

Where'd you get your garage tiles and how do you like them? I wanna do the same for mine but I worry about daily usage like water drainage, the occasional floor jack, jack stands, etc. My garage at one point was used converted into living space, which makes it nice that the walls are finished and 2 of the 3 spots are heated, but there's paint splatter and carpet adhesive I'd rather not deal with trying to remove.

You absolutely gotta do this!
It cleans up your workspace and makes your garage feel like a showroom for your vehicles. I looked a various floor coverings before finally choosing this option. I found too many issues with epoxy "hot tire pickup" whether it was professionally installed or not. Stained concrete also looked very appealing, but can be extremely slippery when wet. Both options (epoxy and stained concrete) typically cost more, so the tile system appealed to me the most. I chose Swiss Traxx over Race Deck because the tiles are more substantial and don't "clack" when walking on them. They do cost a little more, but totally worth it IMO. The best part is if you decide to move, you can take your floor with you or if you happen to damage a tile, you can replace them individually instead of the entire floor being ruined. My only regret is not doing it sooner!

Originally Posted by jandref321

"Just stay tuned" ...nice lol. The JB4 an easy install now? That M4 looks sexy. Another reason to subscribe.

Yes, hahaha! its a play on words!
The JB4 is still sitting on a shelf at Dynamic Auto Tune in Charlotte, waiting on BMW to address any recalls and/or customer car package concerns on the X5M... Once that is completed, JB4 is going to be stacked over Active Autowerkes tune and then....
(wait for it!)

[jandref321]

Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

You absolutely gotta do this!
It cleans up your workspace and makes your garage feel like a showroom for your vehicles. I looked a various floor coverings before finally choosing this option. I found too many issues with epoxy "hot tire pickup" whether it was professionally installed or not. Stained concrete also looked very appealing, but can be extremely slippery when wet. Both options (epoxy and stained concrete) typically cost more, so the tile system appealed to me the most. I chose Swiss Traxx over Race Deck because the tiles are more substantial and don't "clack" when walking on them. They do cost a little more, but totally worth it IMO. The best part is if you decide to move, you can take your floor with you or if you happen to damage a tile, you can replace them individually instead of the entire floor being ruined. My only regret is not doing it sooner!

I've been kind of obsessed with garage flooring since before I owned a car. I pictured a dream garage with work bench, tool box, and fancy flooring. I rent and move a lot so it would be pointless putting time, money, and energy into doing epoxy. I guess these tiles are a good option especially for moving. My concern is cleaning it and dealing with spills. Since it's tile, spills would go straight through the seams to the floor correct? How difficult is it to keep clean with all the ridges, etc?

The website says it has a "flow through" design to keep the surface clean but then I imagine you would have to pull up the whole thing to clean the garage. It does look so good though. I was pretty surprised when I saw the pricing on the website...not cheap stuff like you said.

[gixxerboy63]

Originally Posted by jandref321

I've been kind of obsessed with garage flooring since before I owned a car. I pictured a dream garage with work bench, tool box, and fancy flooring. I rent and move a lot so it would be pointless putting time, money, and energy into doing epoxy. I guess these tiles are a good option especially for moving. My concern is cleaning it and dealing with spills. Since it's tile, spills would go straight through the seams to the floor correct? How difficult is it to keep clean with all the ridges, etc?

The website says it has a "flow through" design to keep the surface clean but then I imagine you would have to pull up the whole thing to clean the garage. It does look so good though. I was pretty surprised when I saw the pricing on the website...not cheap stuff like you said.

My garage stays pretty clean, so all I do is take an air nozzle to it occasionally. If you have a spill, you can hose it out or pick up the tiles in the area of the spill and simply wipe it up... A lot of folks take their floor up every year or so and and give the concrete underneath a good scrubbing, then lay the tiles back down once the main surface has been cleaned. Mine is about a year old now and it still looks pristine.

[gixxerboy63]

...so this is happening right now!









Pure Turbo Stg 2 with DPs, modified Active Autowerks stg 2 Tune for upgraded turbos, JB4 stacked....

[jiggz]

Wow

When you get it back?

[socale39]

Jealous. Can't wait to see the results!

I do have to ask though, why do your front reflectors match the wall and not the vehicle

[gixxerboy63]

Originally Posted by jiggz

Wow

When you get it back?

Should have it back on Saturday... I'm having paint correction done and a layer of ceramic coating while it is in Charlotte.

Originally Posted by socale39

Jealous. Can't wait to see the results!
Me either!!!


I do have to ask though, why do your front reflectors match the wall and not the vehicle

I think the photographer turned up the saturation on the photo when he edited the picture?


Original Turbos vs. Pure Stg2 turbos;



Install pics;

[m5 guy]

Congrats on the mag feature!