DuMaM3Fast's X5d

daltonnnn · 05-02-2013, 05:17 PM

Hey all.

I finally got around to modding my X5d more, took some photos, and am ready to post it up.

Here is my ride:
- 2012 X5d AW
- 4" Magnaflow race muffler with 4" piping
- JBD 80%
- Spacers: Front: 12.5mm ; Rear: 20mm
- AW color matched all black body part pieces
- Matte Black ECS kidney grills
- Painted matte black front grills
- Powdercoated black running boards
- Full front clear bra
- Plasti-dipped rear X5 emblem

Overall, I'm very happy with how it looks and the paint quality of the body shop I found.
More mods eventually to come.

I also posted a few photos of my bike too since I finally took some new photos.

Enjoy!

P1 · 05-02-2013, 05:19 PM

That is a good looking X5!

m5 guy · 05-02-2013, 06:22 PM

Looking sharp!

virjose · 05-03-2013, 11:18 AM

Where did you get the black pieces painted? Looks good!

howiedds · 05-03-2013, 12:31 PM

was there any difference in sound with the aftermarket muffler?

daltonnnn · 05-05-2013, 08:53 AM

Thanks for the comments.

As for the paint, I went to many body shops to see if they correctly knew how to paint textured plastic. I found one shop and I am very happy with their work.

As for the exhaust, there is no difference in sound. The only major differences is the increase in exhaust flow out the tail pipe and I also dropped around 20-40 lbs ditching the stock muffler and piping.

P1 · 05-05-2013, 10:51 AM

I just noticed you only have one tailpipe. How about putting a matching (dummy) one on the left?

daltonnnn · 05-05-2013, 01:42 PM

I thought about that when I was installing my exhaust system, but that's extra weight I didn't wait. Plus, I love the look of the single sided 4" downturn. It's mean looking.

vladberca · 05-06-2013, 03:33 PM

Is that so much weight added with a dummy pipe?
It looks at least strange with only one

Singh97 · 05-06-2013, 05:04 PM

agreed.. looks kinda weird IMHO..

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Originally Posted by vladberca

Is that so much weight added with a dummy pipe?
It looks at least strange with only one

daltonnnn · 05-06-2013, 05:10 PM

You probably won't tell too much of the difference in weight, but pricing for4" stainless steel piping is roughly $70-80 per bend, if not more. A few bends to the left side will add up quick.

I know most people aren't going to be into it, but I love it!

P1 · 05-06-2013, 06:09 PM

It would be cool to see a video of this X5 rolling some proper smoke fromt that exhaust.

Sylvan Lake V35 · 05-06-2013, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1et

It would be cool to see a video of this X5 rolling some proper smoke fromt that exhaust.

Unless it has the DPF and urea injection removed it won't be happening.

daltonnnn · 05-07-2013, 04:06 PM

Black smoke out the back would be awesome, but nothing different is coming out the tailpipe. Only more flow. When my warranty expires in 3.5 years, I got big plans for my X5d. Can't wait!!!

05-02-2013, 05:17 PM	#1
daltonnnn Driver 17 Rep 505 Posts Drives: F80 M3, MSM, Clubman S Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	DuMaM3Fast's X5d Hey all. I finally got around to modding my X5d more, took some photos, and am ready to post it up. Here is my ride: - 2012 X5d AW - 4" Magnaflow race muffler with 4" piping - JBD 80% - Spacers: Front: 12.5mm ; Rear: 20mm - AW color matched all black body part pieces - Matte Black ECS kidney grills - Painted matte black front grills - Powdercoated black running boards - Full front clear bra - Plasti-dipped rear X5 emblem Overall, I'm very happy with how it looks and the paint quality of the body shop I found. More mods eventually to come. I also posted a few photos of my bike too since I finally took some new photos. Enjoy! Attached Images __________________ Go Navy! Go SF 49ers!!! Go SF Giants!!! Go Warriors!!!!!
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05-02-2013, 05:19 PM	#2
P1 Lieutenant General 11572 Rep 11,136 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	That is a good looking X5!
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05-02-2013, 06:22 PM	#3
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05-03-2013, 11:18 AM	#4
virjose Lieutenant 56 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Where did you get the black pieces painted? Looks good!
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05-03-2013, 12:31 PM	#5
howiedds D.D.S. 31 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 12 AW E70 X5d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (5)	was there any difference in sound with the aftermarket muffler? __________________ Current: Jeep GC Overland Hemi 4x4 TOTALED: 2012 AW X5d with Sport+Prem, (Heartbroken how she left me) RETIRED: 2009 SG e92 M-Sport( I will miss you....)
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05-05-2013, 08:53 AM	#6
daltonnnn Driver 17 Rep 505 Posts Drives: F80 M3, MSM, Clubman S Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the comments. As for the paint, I went to many body shops to see if they correctly knew how to paint textured plastic. I found one shop and I am very happy with their work. As for the exhaust, there is no difference in sound. The only major differences is the increase in exhaust flow out the tail pipe and I also dropped around 20-40 lbs ditching the stock muffler and piping. __________________ Go Navy! Go SF 49ers!!! Go SF Giants!!! Go Warriors!!!!!
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05-05-2013, 10:51 AM	#7
P1 Lieutenant General 11572 Rep 11,136 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	I just noticed you only have one tailpipe. How about putting a matching (dummy) one on the left?
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05-05-2013, 01:42 PM	#8
daltonnnn Driver 17 Rep 505 Posts Drives: F80 M3, MSM, Clubman S Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	I thought about that when I was installing my exhaust system, but that's extra weight I didn't wait. Plus, I love the look of the single sided 4" downturn. It's mean looking. __________________ Go Navy! Go SF 49ers!!! Go SF Giants!!! Go Warriors!!!!!
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05-06-2013, 03:33 PM	#9
vladberca Major General 763 Rep 5,561 Posts Drives: '18 octavia 2.0 tdi dsg Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova iTrader: (0)	Is that so much weight added with a dummy pipe? It looks at least strange with only one
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05-06-2013, 05:10 PM	#11
daltonnnn Driver 17 Rep 505 Posts Drives: F80 M3, MSM, Clubman S Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	You probably won't tell too much of the difference in weight, but pricing for4" stainless steel piping is roughly $70-80 per bend, if not more. A few bends to the left side will add up quick. I know most people aren't going to be into it, but I love it! __________________ Go Navy! Go SF 49ers!!! Go SF Giants!!! Go Warriors!!!!!
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05-06-2013, 06:09 PM	#12
P1 Lieutenant General 11572 Rep 11,136 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	It would be cool to see a video of this X5 rolling some proper smoke fromt that exhaust.
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05-07-2013, 04:06 PM	#14
daltonnnn Driver 17 Rep 505 Posts Drives: F80 M3, MSM, Clubman S Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Black smoke out the back would be awesome, but nothing different is coming out the tailpipe. Only more flow. When my warranty expires in 3.5 years, I got big plans for my X5d. Can't wait!!! __________________ Go Navy! Go SF 49ers!!! Go SF Giants!!! Go Warriors!!!!!
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