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      07-11-2010, 03:18 AM   #1
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New member w/ modding addiction - INTRODUCTION

Hey folks - wanted to start my first thread by introducing myself. Being a previous owner of a Range Rover Sport Supercharge, LR3, and an X5, I became a huge fan of the X6 due to its hulk of an appearance and beautiful design...nothing can even come close.

On 7/05/2010, i was finally able to get a great deal on a 2008 X6 50i having only 7k miles with the following options:
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I have huge plans for the big guy and can't wait till the modding begins! In the meantime, here's a few pics of my last project car...which I had a hard time letting go...hope you guys like em'!
2006 MINI Cooper S aka "Ramsey"







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      07-11-2010, 03:32 AM   #2
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congrats on your new car, show us what you can do with X6>
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      07-11-2010, 03:38 AM   #3
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Thanks imposss - I'm leaning towards a matte/satin dark grey paint job and leave the trimmings black. As far as shoes, I'm yet to find the perfect wheels since my 22" HRE 640R's don't fit the front.
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Welcome and congrats on your X6....

The MC looks stupendous btw.
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Congrats on the new ride!

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of deal did you get for that? I'm shopping around and I want to get something reasonable but I don't know what people are paying for 2008 or 2009 models. You can send me a PM if you prefer.
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      07-12-2010, 10:31 AM   #6
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interesting that the previous owner had the wheel wells painted.
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      07-12-2010, 12:40 PM   #7
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Jade - I'm still new to the forum and don't have PM privileges yet. The sticker was at 73k and then the internet price was at 69k. I was able to get it for $63k + taxes and fees.
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Welcome to the forum, looking forward to seeing the result of your mods.
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      07-12-2010, 02:44 PM   #9
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Welcome to the site. Love what you did with the Mini, can't wait to see your future X6!
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      07-12-2010, 05:24 PM   #10
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Thanks again for the warm welcome guys!
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Congrats on the new ride!

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of deal did you get for that? I'm shopping around and I want to get something reasonable but I don't know what people are paying for 2008 or 2009 models. You can send me a PM if you prefer.
Jade: My 09 X6 35i trade with 10k miles is being sold at retail with an asking of $59.9.

That was a pretty well equipped car; Sport, Premium, Cold, Up-graded Sound and a few other goodies...No 4 zone climate, HUD or comfort seats though.
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      07-14-2010, 02:53 AM   #12
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Praying to be that savvy

Thanks Spicysausage. Wow, sounds like a great deal!

Hey Midwest, please check your inbox
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      09-02-2010, 05:22 PM   #13
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- prepping the ride for the new paint job
- installing the performance kit
- Meisterschaft exhaust installed
- wheels have about 1.5 weeks more of build time

....all coming together









sample swatches



just in case your wondering, i'm doing an SUV Reventon....

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dam, that's going to look aggressive as hell...looking fwd to the finished product...so what wheels are you putting on? What shop is doing all the work for you?
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Work is being done by a really talented individual, not a shop - out in Ontario. Wheels are going to be DPE SP-C16 Shallow Concave wheels in 22's.

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dam, that's going to look aggressive as hell...looking fwd to the finished product...so what wheels are you putting on? What shop is doing all the work for you?
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Work is being done by a really talented individual, not a shop - out in Ontario. Wheels are going to be DPE SP-C16 Shallow Concave wheels in 22's.
awesome...nice choice with the DPE's as well........
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      09-05-2010, 12:54 PM   #17
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Can t wait for your pics update
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      09-07-2010, 09:18 AM   #18
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just got some more pic updates...

door jams looking pretty clean



hard to tell with all the harsh lighting from the booth, but should give ya an idea...



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WOW!!! Looks incredible already!!! What are you going to do for suspensions? What kind of drop are you looking at with those 22s?
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      09-07-2010, 05:43 PM   #20
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Hey dajimba - not sure yet. Most likely a 1.5" H&R drop since I have a feeling it will be more once it settles-in.

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      09-07-2010, 06:20 PM   #21
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Spicy - I had the 2" drop and it settled in just fine. Maybe you should consider it:



Looking really nice BTW! Can't wait to see the finished product!
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Cant wait to see your finished product! lol
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