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      06-03-2013, 02:25 PM   #1
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I'm sooooooooo excited, getting my new X5 50i on Thursday, it's gonna be a great birthday present for me!!!! Any suggestions on what to do first with it??
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I picked up mine a week ago, and the first thing I did was have it coded (..remote folding mirrors, remote tailgate, DVD-in-motion, etc.) and I ordered painted reflectors for the front. I am having spacers installed soon and I'm dropping it about an inch/inch & a half using H&R's.
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I picked up mine a week ago, and the first thing I did was have it coded (..remote folding mirrors, remote tailgate, DVD-in-motion, etc.) and I ordered painted reflectors for the front. I am having spacers installed soon and I'm dropping it about an inch/inch & a half using H&R's.
Is the coding hard?
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      06-03-2013, 08:25 PM   #4
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Step 1, Dinan (or other) chip. It makes a huge difference in power and throttle mapping.
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I picked up mine a week ago, and the first thing I did was have it coded (..remote folding mirrors, remote tailgate, DVD-in-motion, etc.) and I ordered painted reflectors for the front. I am having spacers installed soon and I'm dropping it about an inch/inch & a half using H&R's.
if u think the ride is rough now, wait till u put those springs on
maybe do some research first FYI
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Ya i would do some research on the springs!! i was going to lower mine but after reading all the negative stuff decided not to!!
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I'm sooooooooo excited, getting my new X5 50i on Thursday, it's gonna be a great birthday present for me!!!! Any suggestions on what to do first with it??
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Congrats on the purchase. Enjoy in good health .
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Is the coding hard?
Not at all. I took it to a local place (..EAS in Anaheim, CA), but there are many coders who can do it without having to be with the vehicle. It's extremely worth it IMHO. I had my E9X M3's coded as well.


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if u think the ride is rough now, wait till u put those springs on
maybe do some research first FYI
Who mentioned a rough ride? Surely it wasn't me, so your statement confuses me. I've been driving lowered M3's (..and other BMW's) for years, so I don't really think the X5 would ride any rougher than a dropped M. Also, most of the "rough ride" complaints are coming from those who own X5's with the air suspension (..and whose links needed adjustment); I own an X5 3.5i!

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Congrats Shane550X! How do you like your new ride? Have you decided to do any mods yet? I'm in a similar situation. I pick mine up today - woo hoo!

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Congrats Shane550X! How do you like your new ride? Have you decided to do any mods yet? I'm in a similar situation. I pick mine up today - woo hoo!

Love it!! No complaints so far.... I'll have to see about the mods, I'm focusing on other things at this moment. Hope you enjoy your new X5!!!
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Love it!! No complaints so far.... I'll have to see about the mods, I'm focusing on other things at this moment. Hope you enjoy your new X5!!!
Congrats buddy
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Do the dinan, i got it done on my car, its a beast now
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Is the coding hard?
I see you are in NJ. Contact "Okee". He's in NJ. He's excellent.

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