Project Completed =)

xia0w0ng · 04-21-2012, 01:59 PM

2011 BMW 35d
Black kidney gills
Painted molding
Debadged
Custom painted OEM front and rear bumpers
Custom painted OEM running board
Clear bra
Ceramic tint
HR Spring
Vorsteiner VS-340 22" with texture matt black center and gloss black lip

What do you all think? Thinking of selling the wheels though. Ride is currently too bumpy for my pregnant wife. Also selling my stock 19" with factory tires.

All bodywork done by Diamond Hills Collision Center located in Diamond Bar, CA.

mgcyr · 04-21-2012, 02:47 PM

Stunning. 22"s are too big IMHO. 20's are the perfect size.

unclebob · 04-21-2012, 04:26 PM

Beautiful! You're right it didn't need aero. I'll be over this week. Was it M sport already or did you have the wheel arches painted?

UB

mgcyr · 04-21-2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclebob

Beautfciul! You're right it didn't need aero. I'll be over this week. Was it M sport already or did you have the wheel arches painted?

UB

I'm guessing they were painted. I don't think the diesel has the m sport option. (I know it doesn't in Canada.)

xia0w0ng · 04-21-2012, 06:00 PM

I added the fender flares.

I didn't want the kit because I want to install trailer hitch. Hence I went the other route. =)

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclebob

Beautfciul! You're right it didn't need aero. I'll be over this week. Was it M sport already or did you have the wheel arches painted?

UB

ZuerstBMW · 04-21-2012, 07:55 PM

Looks GREAT!!!!

The only thing I would change is the chrome X5 emblem on rear to black.

Singletrack · 04-21-2012, 08:51 PM

Looks great; too bad the ride isn't tolerable : (

Biff Grissel · 04-21-2012, 10:04 PM

awesome lookin truck!

Forster · 04-21-2012, 11:59 PM

Nice job! Looks great... Know what you mean about that ride tho :/

unclebob · 04-22-2012, 08:30 AM

Hey xia0w0ng I'll be calling this week. Just need to work out the borrowing of the truck. I love your sav, very classy! What did the painting of the bumpers, clear bra, and ceramic tint cost you?

UB

Vastyle · 04-22-2012, 08:56 AM

Looking great! How much $$$ for the wheels? The H&R's aren't helping your ride quality either. I would have gone eibach. I had H&R's on my A4 for one week and sold them.

m3the01 · 04-23-2012, 09:33 AM

Looks really good,

211SW · 04-23-2012, 11:09 PM

Looks perfect!

xia0w0ng · 04-24-2012, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vastyle

Looking great! How much $$$ for the wheels? The H&R's aren't helping your ride quality either. I would have gone eibach. I had H&R's on my A4 for one week and sold them.

They are 3 pc so I paid close to $10k including tires.

I'll consider any reasonable offers though. I've had them for about 3 months.

Here are some more before and after pics. By the way, I'm selling my stock 19" wheels too. =) They are practically brand new.

dreamerx5 · 04-24-2012, 02:19 PM

Looks sweet!

dreamerx5 · 04-24-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xia0w0ng

They are 3 pc so I paid close to $10k including tires.

I'll consider any reasonable offers though. I've had them for about 3 months.

Here are some more before and after pics. By the way, I'm selling my stock 19" wheels too. =) They are practically brand new.

Where did you get the fender flares???

wang490 · 04-24-2012, 04:44 PM

I want to buy ur wheels, pm me

Chih0 · 04-25-2012, 10:32 AM

Great looking x5 you have. I am wondering did you purchase the new OEM front and rear pumpers? How about wheel arch trims (the trims above the wheels)? My original part come with black color, shall I just do custom painted over the body shop? Thanks

xia0w0ng · 04-28-2012, 01:59 PM

Those on stock bumpers that came with my car.

Yep, I just painted the OEM fender flares.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chih0

Great looking x5 you have. I am wondering did you purchase the new OEM front and rear pumpers? How about wheel arch trims (the trims above the wheels)? My original part come with black color, shall I just do custom painted over the body shop? Thanks

CominAtYaBich · 04-29-2012, 01:55 AM

Looks Great!

LethalOne · 05-05-2012, 11:43 PM

Looks great!

chrisrhino · 05-22-2012, 03:47 PM

Hi great job, I think it looks amazing!

I also have a SE model in black sapphire and want to basically do the same as yourself but black the whole thing out.

How did you get the aluminium part of the side step in black. Did you paint the aluminium or is a different part. Also the grill mesh at the front, is this painted or new?

Many thanks

Chris

04-21-2012, 01:59 PM	#1
xia0w0ng Private First Class 14 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5 35d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Project Completed =) 2011 BMW 35d Black kidney gills Painted molding Debadged Custom painted OEM front and rear bumpers Custom painted OEM running board Clear bra Ceramic tint HR Spring Vorsteiner VS-340 22" with texture matt black center and gloss black lip What do you all think? Thinking of selling the wheels though. Ride is currently too bumpy for my pregnant wife. Also selling my stock 19" with factory tires. All bodywork done by Diamond Hills Collision Center located in Diamond Bar, CA. Last edited by xia0w0ng; 04-24-2012 at 03:16 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

04-21-2012, 02:47 PM	#2
mgcyr Second Lieutenant 106 Rep 288 Posts Drives: '19 GTS, ‘17 Cayenne Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Stunning. 22"s are too big IMHO. 20's are the perfect size.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-21-2012, 04:26 PM	#3
unclebob Enlisted Member 3 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 M5 [0.00] 2000 M Roadster [0.00] 2003 X5 4.6is [0.00] 2008 335xi [0.00] 2012 X5 3.5i Premium [0.00]	Beautiful! You're right it didn't need aero. I'll be over this week. Was it M sport already or did you have the wheel arches painted? UB Last edited by unclebob; 04-22-2012 at 08:30 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-21-2012, 07:55 PM	#6
ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	Looks GREAT!!!! The only thing I would change is the chrome X5 emblem on rear to black. __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-21-2012, 08:51 PM	#7
Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. 87 Rep 3,850 Posts Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 19 FG M5C Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (3)	Looks great; too bad the ride isn't tolerable : (
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-21-2012, 10:04 PM	#8
Biff Grissel stankmouth 35 Rep 508 Posts Drives: fun Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: west coast iTrader: (0)	awesome lookin truck!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-21-2012, 11:59 PM	#9
Forster Private First Class 14 Rep 167 Posts Drives: X5M, S54 Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Nice job! Looks great... Know what you mean about that ride tho :/ __________________ 11' BMW X5 M 01' BMW M Coupe
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-22-2012, 08:30 AM	#10
unclebob Enlisted Member 3 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 M5 [0.00] 2000 M Roadster [0.00] 2003 X5 4.6is [0.00] 2008 335xi [0.00] 2012 X5 3.5i Premium [0.00]	Hey xia0w0ng I'll be calling this week. Just need to work out the borrowing of the truck. I love your sav, very classy! What did the painting of the bumpers, clear bra, and ceramic tint cost you? UB
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-22-2012, 08:56 AM	#11
Vastyle Private First Class 40 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 18' F80 Grigio Telesto 3 pedal Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: RVA iTrader: (0)	Looking great! How much $$$ for the wheels? The H&R's aren't helping your ride quality either. I would have gone eibach. I had H&R's on my A4 for one week and sold them. __________________ www.kultureva.com www.kultivatewellness.com
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-23-2012, 09:33 AM	#12
m3the01 Private 4 Rep 83 Posts Drives: '12 AW-CI 35d aka Snow White Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Looks really good, __________________ '12 35D AW-CINN www.playabonita.ca -- wifes bathing suit company -- pretty girls...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-23-2012, 11:09 PM	#13
211SW BImmer Maniac 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: E70, F30, F15, F82 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jakarta iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2017 BMW F82 M4 [0.00] 2017 BMW F30 320i [0.00]	Looks perfect!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-24-2012, 02:19 PM	#15
dreamerx5 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 48 Posts Drives: x5 (LEMON) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Looks sweet!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-24-2012, 04:44 PM	#17
wang490 WTS my car :p 22 Rep 109 Posts Drives: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	I want to buy ur wheels, pm me
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-25-2012, 10:32 AM	#18
Chih0 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW x5 sports activity Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Question about paints Great looking x5 you have. I am wondering did you purchase the new OEM front and rear pumpers? How about wheel arch trims (the trims above the wheels)? My original part come with black color, shall I just do custom painted over the body shop? Thanks
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-29-2012, 01:55 AM	#20
CominAtYaBich Private First Class 1 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Looks Great!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-05-2012, 11:43 PM	#21
LethalOne New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Not a Bimmer (Sorry) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0)	Looks great!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-22-2012, 03:47 PM	#22
chrisrhino Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: X5 E70 LCI Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Love it Hi great job, I think it looks amazing! I also have a SE model in black sapphire and want to basically do the same as yourself but black the whole thing out. How did you get the aluminium part of the side step in black. Did you paint the aluminium or is a different part. Also the grill mesh at the front, is this painted or new? Many thanks Chris
	Appreciate 0 Quote