M3 Guy's 2012 Monte Carlo Blue X5M Journal

m5 guy · 08-22-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

WOW! Those Morrs look amazing! When do we get to see full photos of them?

Tips are a nice change. Wonder if we could do this on my Wifes CX-5 Mazda. The tips do look a bit small on that car.

Thanks! Soon hopefully...

I'm sure you could do something like this to the Mazda, Just measure and see.

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Originally Posted by isugoo

Just got an estimate for doing same thing in gloss black.
the local installer charges $100...

That's a bit of a bummer. Still going to do it?

isugoo · 08-22-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by m3 guy

That's a bit of a bummer. Still going to do it?

This guy who seems going great job in town. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Don-N...79780885371395

But because he thinks the vinyls on the fin area may come lose, he doesn't have 100% confidence so told me not warranty his work.
But if I'm going to pay hefty $100, I want warranty.
So most likely, I will not go with this guy.

As you can see from photo, it does look good.
So I'm hoping to find another installer locally.

m5 guy · 08-22-2013, 03:36 PM

That does look good on the white!

Strange that he doesn't feel confident with it. My friend had no problems. He used a blow torch to heat up the vinyl so it would adhere to the shape he wanted. Told me that heat was the secret. No problems so far, but will let you know if anything happens.

Should do the front bumper too if you have the oem cf lip. Really accents the lines and pulls everything together.

isugoo · 08-22-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by m3 guy

That does look good on the white!

Strange that he doesn't feel confident with it. My friend had no problems. He used a blow torch to heat up the vinyl so it would adhere to the shape he wanted. Told me that heat was the secret. No problems so far, but will let you know if anything happens.

Should do the front bumper too if you have the oem cf lip. Really accents the lines and pulls everything together.

Front with oem lip?
How? Let me know if I may do it same time.

m5 guy · 08-22-2013, 05:15 PM

I really need to get a better pic of it but this should give you an idea. It's the center recessed portion below the lower center grill. Making it black if you have the oem performance lip installed highlights the outer bumper lines. Kind of like the vorsteiner lip in a way.

D.Mathys · 08-24-2013, 01:04 AM

Looking awesome Kimo. When I picked up my wheel I heard you ordered the front lip, looks great. Now I just need to see how she looks with the new wheels.

Also not going to lie, I wasnt a fan of the shop you had the tips done at but after looking at the pics and the care they took with your car I might swing back by.

m5 guy · 08-27-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by D.Mathys

Looking awesome Kimo. When I picked up my wheel I heard you ordered the front lip, looks great. Now I just need to see how she looks with the new wheels.

Also not going to lie, I wasnt a fan of the shop you had the tips done at but after looking at the pics and the care they took with your car I might swing back by.

Thanks! Can't wait to see your car now, especially if you wrap it.

N-Y · 08-28-2013, 10:34 AM

I want to see pics of your car with your new wheels lol

24601 · 08-30-2013, 01:47 PM

glad she found a good home. that X5M was sitting at BMW forever! I thought about this one or a new M3... sometimes I wish I went with the X. you must have got a really good deal. congrats!

N-Y · 10-03-2013, 09:56 AM

no more picture updates?

m5 guy · 10-03-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by N-Y

no more picture updates?

I have my second photoshoot this weekend for them so a bunch should be up soon. Since you asked though I will post these bad iphone ones I took in a parking lot while going to the store. This was the day after I had the paint corrected and coated with 22ple.

steelerfan · 10-03-2013, 02:46 PM

awesome!!!!

N-Y · 10-03-2013, 06:46 PM

stunning!!

windtendo · 10-03-2013, 10:08 PM

God I love those ADV1's. If I didn't hadn't read the reviews that have popped up lately I'd be all over them! Great looking X!

PrimoM3 · 10-03-2013, 11:51 PM

Looks great! Can you post a shot from straight on of the rear, please?

JVX6M · 10-04-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by windtendo

God I love those ADV1's. If I didn't hadn't read the reviews that have popped up lately I'd be all over them! Great looking X!

They are not ADV's dude....

They are Morr brand wheels.

m5 guy · 10-04-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by steelerfan

awesome!!!!

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Originally Posted by N-Y

stunning!!

Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by windtendo

God I love those ADV1's. If I didn't hadn't read the reviews that have popped up lately I'd be all over them! Great looking X!

These are Morr's. There is no way in hell I would run a set of ADV1's.

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Originally Posted by PrimoM3

Looks great! Can you post a shot from straight on of the rear, please?

Here you go. This is the only phone pic I have and it's not the best. Tried to brighten it up for you so you could see the tips.

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Originally Posted by JX5M

They are not ADV's dude....

They are Morr brand wheels.

330i zhp · 10-11-2013, 02:22 PM

great progress - are you planning to do the LED headlight retrofit?

m5 guy · 10-11-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 330i zhp

great progress - are you planning to do the LED headlight retrofit?

Thanks, your car is a beast as well. Same with your wagon. Used to drool over it's build thread on e46fanatics.

The led headlights are definitely on my list. It's just such a cost prohibitive mod that it's not high up there priority wise. Want to do full exhaust next.

Speaking of which how are you liking the ar catted downpipes? Any check engine lights? Install went smooth?

330i zhp · 10-11-2013, 03:55 PM

Install was straightforward. The drivers side is a little harder to get to the lower bolts. No CELs and on startup with the DPs and the Eisenmann - it is loud. Northern2020 has had the warm-up "high idle" turned off to compensate.

The sound is great around town and still pleasantly quiet inside with windows up...you can carry a comfortable convo without having to raise voices

Your wheels turned out great

m5 guy · 10-30-2013, 03:09 PM

Andy should be posting the rest soon...

Park2670 · 10-30-2013, 04:12 PM

I'd drive that

08-22-2013, 03:36 PM	#157
m5 guy Brigadier General 1692 Rep 3,200 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Comp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (14)	That does look good on the white! Strange that he doesn't feel confident with it. My friend had no problems. He used a blow torch to heat up the vinyl so it would adhere to the shape he wanted. Told me that heat was the secret. No problems so far, but will let you know if anything happens. Should do the front bumper too if you have the oem cf lip. Really accents the lines and pulls everything together. __________________ 2020 F90 M5 Comp Oxford Green Metallic II-Aragon JOURNAL 2016 F10 M5 Space Gray-Black SOLD 2012 E70 X5M Monte Carlo Blue-Silverstone SOLD 2001 E46 M3 Oxford Green Metallic II-Cinnamon SOLD
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m5 guy Brigadier General 1692 Rep 3,200 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Comp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (14)	I really need to get a better pic of it but this should give you an idea. It's the center recessed portion below the lower center grill. Making it black if you have the oem performance lip installed highlights the outer bumper lines. Kind of like the vorsteiner lip in a way. __________________ 2020 F90 M5 Comp Oxford Green Metallic II-Aragon JOURNAL 2016 F10 M5 Space Gray-Black SOLD 2012 E70 X5M Monte Carlo Blue-Silverstone SOLD 2001 E46 M3 Oxford Green Metallic II-Cinnamon SOLD Last edited by m5 guy; 10-04-2013 at 12:53 PM..
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08-24-2013, 01:04 AM	#160
D.Mathys Private First Class 11 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oahu, Hawaii iTrader: (3)	Looking awesome Kimo. When I picked up my wheel I heard you ordered the front lip, looks great. Now I just need to see how she looks with the new wheels. Also not going to lie, I wasnt a fan of the shop you had the tips done at but after looking at the pics and the care they took with your car I might swing back by.
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08-28-2013, 10:34 AM	#162
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08-30-2013, 01:47 PM	#163
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10-03-2013, 09:56 AM	#164
N-Y Lieutenant 35 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	no more picture updates?
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10-03-2013, 02:46 PM	#166
steelerfan Lieutenant 163 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 Silver Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (10)	awesome!!!!
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N-Y Lieutenant 35 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	stunning!!
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10-03-2013, 10:08 PM	#168
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10-03-2013, 11:51 PM	#169
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10-11-2013, 02:22 PM	#172
330i zhp Private 4 Rep 89 Posts Drives: X5M and SCd Touring Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	great progress - are you planning to do the LED headlight retrofit?
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330i zhp Private 4 Rep 89 Posts Drives: X5M and SCd Touring Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Install was straightforward. The drivers side is a little harder to get to the lower bolts. No CELs and on startup with the DPs and the Eisenmann - it is loud. Northern2020 has had the warm-up "high idle" turned off to compensate. The sound is great around town and still pleasantly quiet inside with windows up...you can carry a comfortable convo without having to raise voices Your wheels turned out great
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10-30-2013, 04:12 PM	#176
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