boneca's x5m mcb

[ksa]

Originally Posted by TreyB

IND makes quality black badges / kidney grilles / side markers / painted reflectors

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/brands/ind

Yup I already found that source but just wondered if the OP sourced them from elsewhere maybe. Trying to see my options out there as the IND ones aren't exactly a great deal. Lol.

[boneca]

Originally Posted by ksa

Truck is looking sexy as hell!

Thanks bro, I appreciate it

Originally Posted by ksa

Couple questions for you;

Where did you get the blacked out 'X5M' emblem for the back? and

You side signals/markers do no seem to be chrome from what I can tell? What colour are they and where did you get them from?

Thanks

Originally Posted by TreyB

IND makes quality black badges / kidney grilles / side markers / painted reflectors

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/brands/ind

Originally Posted by ksa

Yup I already found that source but just wondered if the OP sourced them from elsewhere maybe. Trying to see my options out there as the IND ones aren't exactly a great deal. Lol.

Yes, what Trey says, I got everything from IND, yes they are not the cheapest place but quality of work, timing and packing are outstanding! Also they don't least everything on their web site such as you won't fine roundels for our cars there, just call Ryan and tell him what you want and they'll do it for you! They also do lots of custom work if you interested!
Other option is to find local paint shop and see if you can get a better price and last option as I've seen some do it is just to wrap pieces uself!
Good luck and keep us updated

one more thing, check out X5M Registry post, it's pretty much lists all mods by names and sources by users/cars:
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1206468

[ksa]

Originally Posted by boneca

Thanks bro, I appreciate it







Yes, what Trey says, I got everything from IND, yes they are not the cheapest place but quality of work, timing and packing are outstanding! Also they don't least everything on their web site such as you won't fine roundels for our cars there, just call Ryan and tell him what you want and they'll do it for you! They also do lots of custom work if you interested!
Other option is to find local paint shop and see if you can get a better price and last option as I've seen some do it is just to wrap pieces uself!
Good luck and keep us updated

one more thing, check out X5M Registry post, it's pretty much lists all mods by names and sources by users/cars:
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1206468

I think I will go with IND, only issue is they don't seem the rear BMW logo in black. I can't see it anyway and I don't want to do the X5M part in black if that BMW is chrome. Where did you order yours from?

For the X5M I am sure it's just fishing line and clean and stick the new ones, but how does the BMW logo get changed?

Thanks brother.

[boneca]

Originally Posted by ksa

I think I will go with IND, only issue is they don't seem the rear BMW logo in black. I can't see it anyway and I don't want to do the X5M part in black if that BMW is chrome. Where did you order yours from?

For the X5M I am sure it's just fishing line and clean and stick the new ones, but how does the BMW logo get changed?

Thanks brother.

any time bro, as I mentioned in my previous reply, just call them, they don't put everything on their web site, I assume you talking about rear roundel when you say BMW logo?

[ksa]

Originally Posted by boneca

any time bro, as I mentioned in my previous reply, just call them, they don't put everything on their web site, I assume you talking about rear roundel when you say BMW logo?

Yes that's what I meant. Thank I will check it out. I am also trying to see if ecs tuning can source me the same parts and see if there's a price difference. Are those roundel's easy to remove and install? What's the best way to do it?

[boneca]

Originally Posted by ksa

Yes that's what I meant. Thank I will check it out. I am also trying to see if ecs tuning can source me the same parts and see if there's a price difference. Are those roundel's easy to remove and install? What's the best way to do it?

I was looking in to it myself (sourcing parts for them to paint etc.) honestly this doesn’t make much sense as they tend to get decent pricing themselves, also if you take in consideration timing, shipping etc., it’s just doesn’t make sense. Installation very easy, there are plenty of instructions on line and on their web site. Usually takes about 10-15 min from start to finish, maybe 20 if you anal about everything! Also I ordered all my finishing in gloss black (front and rear roundels, side markers) but there are other options, not sure what you going for!

[boneca]

at gym

[m5 guy]

Some brembos would really finish off your build!

[boneca]

Originally Posted by m5 guy

Some brembos would really finish off your build!

my bday is coming up
thx Kimo

[boneca]

busy weekend

[boneca]

dirty shot, tire pressure went low on the way to work this morning, stopped by to put some air and snap this shot, car was dirty but I like something about this picture!

[UnicornM]

Tyre went low? Happened to me couple weeks ago, had a wee blow out. Turn out my inner edge was completely worn through.

Got a copy of your alignment report?

[boneca]

Originally Posted by BaggedX5

Tyre went low? Happened to me couple weeks ago, had a wee blow out. Turn out my inner edge was completely worn through.

Got a copy of your alignment report?

the alignment has been done couple of months ago after replacing front shocks, visually tire looks ok inside and out but I'm getting occasional rubbing..., this is second time it happened in a last month (loosing about 10 psi on this tire - front driver's sdie). I will have to dig little more in to this, hopefully I can finish up this season on this tires.
thanks for advise

[UnicornM]

10psi loss is something to be concerned about. Low profile tyres ran half flat or with low pressure damage real quick.

Just wondered wondered if you had alignment sheet thats all

[Cattivo]

Originally Posted by boneca

the alignment has been done couple of months ago after replacing front shocks, visually tire looks ok inside and out but I'm getting occasional rubbing..., this is second time it happened in a last month (loosing about 10 psi on this tire - front driver's sdie). I will have to dig little more in to this, hopefully I can finish up this season on this tires.
thanks for advise

Did you check for nails or screws etc. that could of punctured or slit the inner sidewall? that happened to my wifes x5, I crawled under the truck with a spray bottle and eventually saw bubbles from a small slit on the inner sidewall...also maybe you hit a big pothole and bent the wheel a little bit which is allowing air to leak out...remove the wheel and bring it to a shop to see if its bent

[boneca]

Originally Posted by Cattivo

Did you check for nails or screws etc. that could of punctured or slit the inner sidewall? that happened to my wifes x5, I crawled under the truck with a spray bottle and eventually saw bubbles from a small slit on the inner sidewall...also maybe you hit a big pothole and bent the wheel a little bit which is allowing air to leak out...remove the wheel and bring it to a shop to see if its bent

Thanks bro, I'll check it out, checked today, left tire -3psi, right tire - 2psi

[boneca]

my coworker just bought i3...

[UnicornM]

Originally Posted by Cattivo

Did you check for nails or screws etc. that could of punctured or slit the inner sidewall? that happened to my wifes x5, I crawled under the truck with a spray bottle and eventually saw bubbles from a small slit on the inner sidewall...also maybe you hit a big pothole and bent the wheel a little bit which is allowing air to leak out...remove the wheel and bring it to a shop to see if its bent

I had worn inner tyres from bad alignment. Inner shoulder was completely worn through. less than 3000 miles and perfectly good set of Continentals in the bin.

Had alignment done at a proper place and its all good, though I need to change one of the front upper arms as its little off for there liking.

I always check pressures when there cold as a thumb-rule.

[boneca]

rain

[Gatoferoz25]

Originally Posted by boneca

rain

LOOKS EVEN BETTER WHEN SHE'S WET

[boneca]

Originally Posted by Gatoferoz25

LOOKS EVEN BETTER WHEN SHE'S WET

thanks brother I think so too!

[boneca]

fall is here...