Newbee msport question...need a little help

[Dbals]

Hey all, Ive had tons of bmw's but never a x5 and Im thinking about picking up a 35i or a 35d. My question is the msport package. What all is it? I see that the msports look lower suspension wise and also have painted wheel arches and side pieces. Is that it? love the look of the painted trim pieces and wondering if i pick up a non msport if it can be added within reason.

THX!
-Drew

[P1]

Do yourself a favor and just get the M Sport right off the bat. Why waste time with a non M Sport and then have to source the parts, get them painted, etc.

[badge1]

Or just get a real ///M

[Dbals]

Originally Posted by P1et

Do yourself a favor and just get the M Sport right off the bat. Why waste time with a non M Sport and then have to source the parts, get them painted, etc.

was thinking the same thing...but there not easy to find as you know.

[Dbals]

Originally Posted by badge1

Or just get a real ///M

I would if I needed it but already have a few other cars to fill that need. have a e92m3, e50 535, e34 540 supercharged...just need something thats cool yet has decent power and gas milage for cruising up and down interstate

[P1]

Originally Posted by Dbals

was thinking the same thing...but there not easy to find as you know.

It's not that bad. No need to rush this. Just take your time, find the right one and buy it.

[Dbals]

Originally Posted by P1et

It's not that bad. No need to rush this. Just take your time, find the right one and buy it.

will do..

do they offer a msport in a D model??

[dpie]

Originally Posted by Dbals

will do..

do they offer a msport in a D model??

Nope. Not during the E70 production run.

[P1]

Originally Posted by Dbals

will do..

do they offer a msport in a D model??

They do, just not in the US. In the US, your only options are 35i or 50i.

What's your budget?

[Dbals]

Originally Posted by P1et

They do, just not in the US. In the US, your only options are 35i or 50i.

What's your budget?

20-25K

[P1]

Originally Posted by Dbals

20-25K

Then a 2011 should be easy, possibly even a 2012.

[greg328]

I just bought a 2011 X5 M Sport 35i, and the brakes are squealing badly. I need to replace the rotors/pads. Thing is, I can't figure out if the M Sport brakes are larger than the basic 35i Drive X5.

Can anybody shed some light on this for me? I've Googled this and can find no parts table that lists a separate M Sport application for X5 E70, but I think they are larger.

Help! Any parts link would be greatly appreciated. I'll do the work myself but I need to buy the right parts.

Greg
Austin TX

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by greg328

I just bought a 2011 X5 M Sport 35i, and the brakes are squealing badly. I need to replace the rotors/pads. Thing is, I can't figure out if the M Sport brakes are larger than the basic 35i Drive X5.

Can anybody shed some light on this for me? I've Googled this and can find no parts table that lists a separate M Sport application for X5 E70, but I think they are larger.

Help! Any parts link would be greatly appreciated. I'll do the work myself but I need to buy the right parts.

Greg
Austin TX

Hi Greg,

I just replaced my 13 M-Sport 35i with the ECS performance drilled/slotted rotors and OEM pads, it hooks up great.

I tried Akebono Ceramics and had the worst of luck and pulled them off (very soft pedal). I had also bled the system including ABS/DSC unit about 3 times, so it was the pads.

Here is a photo for ya. As far as I know, the M-Sport use the same stock sized pads/rotors as non m-sport. 50i may be a different ball game? Car stops incredibly well.

Front Rotors: https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E70-X5...ors/ES3138832/

Rear Rotors: https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E70-X5...ear/ES3138913/

Front Pads: https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E70-X5...ads/ES2498262/

Front Pad Sensor (Driver Front): https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E70-X5...ads/ES2762199/

Rear Pads: https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E70-X5.../Pads/ES60488/

Rear Pad Sensor (Passenger Rear): Couldn't find on ECS - But I would replace it.

Set screw (rotor x4): https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E70-X5...ors/ES2162802/

Brake pad paste (2x): https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E70-X5...ads/ES2537721/

[mitch808]

I hate those damn screws holding the rotor down. hate hate hate them.