M3 Guy's 2012 Monte Carlo Blue X5M Journal

gixxerboy63 · 06-28-2015, 08:16 AM

Tailpipes and diffuser are definitely on my to do list!!!

m5 guy · 06-29-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Nice!!
Do you have a tune and downpipes yet?

...now, how about a closeup of the front spoiler so I can

a little more?

Have a tune. Exhaust and brakes are next.

Here is a pic of the front:

Front roller:

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Originally Posted by Cattivo

That diffuser looks so nice on MCB! I might make this my next mod

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Tailpipes and diffuser are definitely on my to do list!!!

Do it guys!

Edit: Placing all the pics from the shoot in March here so they are in the journal:

Here is my most recent photoshoot with the new wheels, 17 total. Thanks to Morr for the wheels, their new VS57r's, and thanks to tchunmedia for the photoshoot!

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gixxerboy63 · 06-29-2015, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3 guy

Do it guys!

Yessir! I got my downpipes Saturday!

....and I ordered my 3.5" tips and diffuser this morning!

m5 guy · 06-30-2015, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Yessir! I got my downpipes Saturday!

....and I ordered my 3.5" tips and diffuser this morning!

Someone sure has a case of moditis right now...

gixxerboy63 · 06-30-2015, 02:07 PM

Definately caused by peer pressure...
Hahaha!

gixxerboy63 · 06-30-2015, 02:10 PM

I promise to stop after the front spoiler...

m5 guy · 06-30-2015, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Definately caused by peer pressure...
Hahaha!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

I promise to stop after the front spoiler...

Just ordered some dowpipes and an upgraded tune myself.

gixxerboy63 · 06-30-2015, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3 guy

Just ordered some dowpipes and an upgraded tune myself.

Right on, brah!

theaudir8fan · 06-30-2015, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3 guy

Just ordered some dowpipes and an upgraded tune myself.

excellent, what did u end up going with

m5 guy · 07-01-2015, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Right on, brah!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by theaudir8fan

excellent, what did u end up going with

Went with AR Design. Catless, black ceramic coated, and slip-on fit. This paired with the PTP turbo blanket should really help get rid of all that harmful heat in the engine bay. For tune upgraded my Velos tune to their new super awesome revised catless tune. It has better mixtures so it cuts down the gas smell some. Every little bit helps.

gixxerboy63 · 07-01-2015, 04:18 PM

Hey M3 Guy, did you have to cut the old tips off or is there another way to install the new tips?
Yours looks perfect.... show me the way man!

m5 guy · 07-01-2015, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Hey M3 Guy, did you have to cut the old tips off or is there another way to install the new tips?
Yours looks perfect.... show me the way man!

They have to be cut. The way is in this journal somewhere. Not sure what post. There are pics and everything. Maybe try searching Dimisa in this thread? You will be able to adjust the length by cutting off the back of the Dimisa tip if you want. I did not do that as I wanted to compensate for the Vorsteiner diffuser.

Edit: found the post - http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...&postcount=152

gixxerboy63 · 07-01-2015, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3 guy

They have to be cut. The way is in this journal somewhere. Not sure what post. There are pics and everything. Maybe try searching Dimisa in this thread? You will be able to adjust the length by cutting off the back of the Dimisa tip if you want. I did not do that as I wanted to compensate for the Vorsteiner diffuser.

Edit: found the post - http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...&postcount=152

Oh cool! Thanks for the link.... sometimes I can be little lazy when it comes to digging through threads... sort of an instant gratificarion type of thing?

Lol.

I just ordered the diffuser along with the tips, so I want the EXACT look you have going on.
Yours is soooooo nice!
Looks awesome!

m5 guy · 07-01-2015, 06:23 PM

No stress. Here, have a roller of the rear to help you with your wait:

gixxerboy63 · 07-02-2015, 08:03 AM

Beautiful rolling shot!
...So have your downpipes already been installed and tune revised?

m5 guy · 07-20-2015, 05:12 PM

Mod update:

While I wait for the major goodies (

) to show up I decided to finish off my interior. So I purchased a p3cars gauge from turner and the mperformance mats from my dealer.

Regarding the mats, they are made for a F85, but fit perfectly fine in the e70. They are also quite an interesting mat. It's rubber, like an all weather mat, but has a faux cf look to it on top not unlike the cf leather trim. The swooping lines are the same color as the silverstone interior so it's a perfect match.

Now for the p3cars gauge. Install was super easy as you can see below. Had one in my F30 and knew I would get one for the X5M eventually. I have it plugged in digitally right now. I do plan on switching the boost to analog, just have to determine if I'm going to use the tmap sensor tap or the vacuum tap. Reason I haven't decided is that the air intake temp is not working currently on the gauge. The literature says it takes the reading from the tmap sensors so I'm thinking if I use that tap, then perhaps the air temp will work. I have an email out to p3cars so I will update accordingly when I find out.

Packaging and components:

The first thing you will want to do is pull out the side panel, pull out the aluminum trim, and unscrew the vent from the dash.

Next you are going to get the wiring ready to install. Super easy just remove everything out of the bags lol...

We are going to snake the obd2 wire up from the bottom underneath the dash. This allows a cleaner install and it only requires removing three screws:

This photo shows where to push the wire through the dash and trim:

Wire passed through:

The whole purpose is so the chord can hang like this by the obd2 port:

Next up time to install the controller:

Used some 3m double sided tape to secure the controller up top on the Styrofoam next to the vent:

Tucking the ribbon below the oem wiring:

Then simply install the new vent and reinstall the trims:

Glamor shots with the mperformance mats:

On:

Off:

Passenger mat:

As you can see everything is very oem+. There was no install guide available for the e70 so hopefully this helps some of you out. As always feel free to ask questions.

JeST · 07-20-2015, 09:28 PM

Your car is beyond fresh! Looks killer!

gixxerboy63 · 07-20-2015, 09:43 PM

Wait... do I see a alcantera flat bottomed steering wheel in there? Whoaaa!

Just when I thought my modding had come to a close.

gixxerboy63 · 07-20-2015, 09:44 PM

Dude, all you need now is some LED headlights!!!

It's the least you can do after you peer-pressured me into a front spoiler, rear diffuser and Dimisa tips!

X5M_DA · 07-20-2015, 10:28 PM

Kimo how do u like the P3 gauge ? I had for few months before i got rid of X5M ...I like the gadget-aspect of it for the price ...however was disappointed the boost didn't work ..I also like the fact it went on the side not like the Awron that took up the center ....BtW every time I visit this thread I'm always amazed at how beautiful your car looks !

UnicornM · 07-21-2015, 06:27 AM

Dem floor mats!

Straight fit no issues?

BAKZOOM · 07-21-2015, 09:58 AM

Just when I think this X5M can't look better, I get another surprise. Absolutely gorgeous!!!

06-28-2015, 08:16 AM	#463
gixxerboy63 Tanzanite Blue II X5M Pilot 1047 Rep 2,021 Posts Drives: M3, M4, X3 M40i, X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WS, GSO High Point, NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2017 m4 [0.00] 2010 BMW X5M [10.00]	Tailpipes and diffuser are definitely on my to do list!!! __________________ 2020 X5M - Tanzanite II 2012 M3 - Alpine White
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06-30-2015, 02:07 PM	#467
gixxerboy63 Tanzanite Blue II X5M Pilot 1047 Rep 2,021 Posts Drives: M3, M4, X3 M40i, X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WS, GSO High Point, NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2017 m4 [0.00] 2010 BMW X5M [10.00]	Definately caused by peer pressure... Hahaha!
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06-30-2015, 02:10 PM	#468
gixxerboy63 Tanzanite Blue II X5M Pilot 1047 Rep 2,021 Posts Drives: M3, M4, X3 M40i, X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WS, GSO High Point, NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2017 m4 [0.00] 2010 BMW X5M [10.00]	I promise to stop after the front spoiler...
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07-01-2015, 04:18 PM	#473
gixxerboy63 Tanzanite Blue II X5M Pilot 1047 Rep 2,021 Posts Drives: M3, M4, X3 M40i, X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WS, GSO High Point, NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2017 m4 [0.00] 2010 BMW X5M [10.00]	Hey M3 Guy, did you have to cut the old tips off or is there another way to install the new tips? Yours looks perfect.... show me the way man!
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07-01-2015, 06:23 PM	#476
m5 guy Brigadier General 1692 Rep 3,200 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Comp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (14)	No stress. Here, have a roller of the rear to help you with your wait: __________________ 2020 F90 M5 Comp Oxford Green Metallic II-Aragon JOURNAL 2016 F10 M5 Space Gray-Black SOLD 2012 E70 X5M Monte Carlo Blue-Silverstone SOLD 2001 E46 M3 Oxford Green Metallic II-Cinnamon SOLD
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07-02-2015, 08:03 AM	#477
gixxerboy63 Tanzanite Blue II X5M Pilot 1047 Rep 2,021 Posts Drives: M3, M4, X3 M40i, X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WS, GSO High Point, NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2017 m4 [0.00] 2010 BMW X5M [10.00]	Beautiful rolling shot! ...So have your downpipes already been installed and tune revised? __________________ 2020 X5M - Tanzanite II 2012 M3 - Alpine White
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07-20-2015, 05:12 PM	#478
m5 guy Brigadier General 1692 Rep 3,200 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Comp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (14)	Mod update: While I wait for the major goodies () to show up I decided to finish off my interior. So I purchased a p3cars gauge from turner and the mperformance mats from my dealer. Regarding the mats, they are made for a F85, but fit perfectly fine in the e70. They are also quite an interesting mat. It's rubber, like an all weather mat, but has a faux cf look to it on top not unlike the cf leather trim. The swooping lines are the same color as the silverstone interior so it's a perfect match. Now for the p3cars gauge. Install was super easy as you can see below. Had one in my F30 and knew I would get one for the X5M eventually. I have it plugged in digitally right now. I do plan on switching the boost to analog, just have to determine if I'm going to use the tmap sensor tap or the vacuum tap. Reason I haven't decided is that the air intake temp is not working currently on the gauge. The literature says it takes the reading from the tmap sensors so I'm thinking if I use that tap, then perhaps the air temp will work. I have an email out to p3cars so I will update accordingly when I find out. Packaging and components: The first thing you will want to do is pull out the side panel, pull out the aluminum trim, and unscrew the vent from the dash. Next you are going to get the wiring ready to install. Super easy just remove everything out of the bags lol... We are going to snake the obd2 wire up from the bottom underneath the dash. This allows a cleaner install and it only requires removing three screws: This photo shows where to push the wire through the dash and trim: Wire passed through: The whole purpose is so the chord can hang like this by the obd2 port: Next up time to install the controller: Used some 3m double sided tape to secure the controller up top on the Styrofoam next to the vent: Tucking the ribbon below the oem wiring: Then simply install the new vent and reinstall the trims: Glamor shots with the mperformance mats: On: Off: Passenger mat: As you can see everything is very oem+. There was no install guide available for the e70 so hopefully this helps some of you out. As always feel free to ask questions. __________________ 2020 F90 M5 Comp Oxford Green Metallic II-Aragon JOURNAL 2016 F10 M5 Space Gray-Black SOLD 2012 E70 X5M Monte Carlo Blue-Silverstone SOLD 2001 E46 M3 Oxford Green Metallic II-Cinnamon SOLD Last edited by m5 guy; 07-20-2015 at 05:20 PM..
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07-20-2015, 09:28 PM	#479
JeST Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 273 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (2)	Your car is beyond fresh! Looks killer! __________________ '08 IB / Extended Fox Red 6spd E92 '94 Red/black TT 6spd Supra '09 328i xDrive E90
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07-20-2015, 09:43 PM	#480
gixxerboy63 Tanzanite Blue II X5M Pilot 1047 Rep 2,021 Posts Drives: M3, M4, X3 M40i, X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WS, GSO High Point, NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2017 m4 [0.00] 2010 BMW X5M [10.00]	Wait... do I see a alcantera flat bottomed steering wheel in there? Whoaaa! Just when I thought my modding had come to a close. __________________ 2020 X5M - Tanzanite II 2012 M3 - Alpine White
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07-20-2015, 09:44 PM	#481
gixxerboy63 Tanzanite Blue II X5M Pilot 1047 Rep 2,021 Posts Drives: M3, M4, X3 M40i, X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WS, GSO High Point, NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2017 m4 [0.00] 2010 BMW X5M [10.00]	Dude, all you need now is some LED headlights!!! It's the least you can do after you peer-pressured me into a front spoiler, rear diffuser and Dimisa tips! __________________ 2020 X5M - Tanzanite II 2012 M3 - Alpine White
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07-20-2015, 10:28 PM	#482
X5M_DA Private First Class 7 Rep 145 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SD iTrader: (0)	Kimo how do u like the P3 gauge ? I had for few months before i got rid of X5M ...I like the gadget-aspect of it for the price ...however was disappointed the boost didn't work ..I also like the fact it went on the side not like the Awron that took up the center ....BtW every time I visit this thread I'm always amazed at how beautiful your car looks !
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07-21-2015, 06:27 AM	#483
UnicornM Lieutenant 388 Rep 521 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Dem floor mats! Straight fit no issues?
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07-21-2015, 09:58 AM	#484
BAKZOOM Private First Class 19 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2013 - X5M - Melbourne Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Just when I think this X5M can't look better, I get another surprise. Absolutely gorgeous!!!
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