My 2011 X5M

[upstate650]

Ride is pretty good. In reading the KW literature, the system operates at default settings for higher speeds and the adjustable settings are for lower speeds. Once I get the ride height exactly where I want it I want to dial in a little more firmness at lower speeds as it is a little rolly on undulating terrain at low speed.

[Nitrous Garage]

Looks killer

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by Nitrous Garage

Looks killer

Thanks, Eric! Feel free to use the pictures for your website - just obscure the license plate.

[Nitrous Garage]

Originally Posted by upstateX5M

Thanks, Eric! Feel free to use the pictures for your website - just obscure the license plate.

Thanks Adam!

[Rob NY]

Originally Posted by upstateX5M

Finally got around to getting her detailed, so I celebrated the occasion by breaking out the DSLR and taking some halfway decent pictures. I'm no shutterbug, but these give you a better idea of what she looks like in the flesh.

Some mods you may note are the BMW performance grills, IND painted reflectors and side markers, my painted brake calipers, and as you can see it is lowered on KW's. Still waiting on my Adams rotors, unfortunately. What you can't see is the Velos tune.

I think I still want to drop the front another 3/8- 1/2", and with it this low the wheels look tucked just a bit on my winter set of square 10" wheels. I need to add either 10 or 12 mil spacers in the front, and go from my current 25 out back to 35 or 40 mil.

And no, the purple house isn't mine!

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are these 298 style wheels? if not what are those?

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by Rob NY

are these 298 style wheels? if not what are those?

No - they are Ace Convex wheels - purchased through Eric at Nitrous - he posted just above you. They are forum sponsors and got me a great price - these are 20" x 10" wheels in a square set up for my snows.

[m5 guy]

Looks great! Can't wait to see it with the rotors installed.

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by m3 guy

Looks great! Can't wait to see it with the rotors installed.

Thanks! Me too! Should be about another week or so!

[Singh97]

The ride is coming along great.

[Andrew@SW]

Originally Posted by jzbm3

Good call on swapping out the wheels...the new ones look great!

PS - Maybe it's just the lighting, but that color looks a lot like Space Gray.

Couldn't agree more!

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by upstateX5M

Ride is pretty good. In reading the KW literature, the system operates at default settings for higher speeds and the adjustable settings are for lower speeds. Once I get the ride height exactly where I want it I want to dial in a little more firmness at lower speeds as it is a little rolly on undulating terrain at low speed.

I wanted to add that I had it in last week to drop the front another 3/8", and at the same time I had them tighten up the KW's adjustable settings two click all the way around - WOW! What a difference it makes! Firmed the ride up nicely, eliminated a little body roll that was bothering me, significantly reduced the roll-y feeling over rough terrain at low speeds like parking lots and starting off from a stop. Feels much more taut and planted at speed - definitely confidence inspiring. Where the ride was just OK before, I am now VERY happy with it - and I am lowered pretty far. Still may do a little more tweaking with the suspension settings - will drive it for a bit and see.

Anyone who has KW's and isn't in love with the ride - don't be afraid to tweak your settings - two clicks can make a HUGE difference!

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by Andrew@StrasseWheels

Couldn't agree more!

Thank you!

[UnicornM]

Warming me ever closer to KWs!

Any pics with the new drop?

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by X5_MSPORT

Warming me ever closer to KWs!

Any pics with the new drop?

If you have self leveling suspension and you like the slammed look don't even bother with the spring kits. You won't be happy. The ride will deteriorate long before you get it as low as you want it.

Save your money. Trust me - I wish I had. Bought the springs and installed them, then installed KW's 6 weeks later. Ride is Ok on springs, but its just not low enough where the ride is still OK. And the ride on springs was never as good as it is right now.

No new pics yet. Only went down 3/8" in the front, so very subtle change. It looks just like M3 guy's right now. Waiting for the Adams Rotors to go on, and hopefully summer wheels before new pics! If the weather continues to stay shitty, my new 40mm rear spacers may go on first.

[upstate650]

35% tint on front windows and new black rear badging going on this morning.

[dubsesd]

Good call on the black badging. I just replaced mine will all gloss black to match the Window trim

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by dubsesd

Good call on the black badging. I just replaced mine will all gloss black to match the Window trim

Thanks, man - yes - its just about the last of the chrome. I will leave the roundels alone. Last bit of chrome on it which isn't attached to a roundel is the exhaust - that will likely be gone in time as well.

[stlcity]

Hi. Could u post a pic of the rear now that u swapped out badges for black ones...cell phone picture will do...I am contemplating doing it also. Thanks a ton.

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by stlcity

Hi. Could u post a pic of the rear now that u swapped out badges for black ones...cell phone picture will do...I am contemplating doing it also. Thanks a ton.

I will take one for you but I can't upload it until I get near a computer.

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by stlcity

Hi. Could u post a pic of the rear now that u swapped out badges for black ones...cell phone picture will do...I am contemplating doing it also. Thanks a ton.

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[stlcity]

Originally Posted by upstateX5M

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Thanks a bunch....

U got it from IND? I am thinking of taking the "X5" out and leaving the M alone in black..

The side M marker u went with space gray or black? Looks black to me in pics. Wanted to make sure.

Thanks again.

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by stlcity

Thanks a bunch....

U got it from IND? I am thinking of taking the "X5" out and leaving the M alone in black..

The side M marker u went with space gray or black? Looks black to me in pics. Wanted to make sure.

Thanks again.

Yes, from IND - it is gloss black, just covered in grime from my Sunday morning drive through more snow. It is two separate pieces, so I am sure you could order just the M if you wanted.

Side markers are gloss black with dark tint.