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      10-25-2014, 01:45 AM   #1
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2012 X5 50i M-Sport

I’m finally getting around to my newbie post. I have been hanging around the forum for the last month and have already enjoyed multiple suggestions and advice from other members. I hope to contribute and do the same in return. This isn’t my first BMW (E46 & E60) but my first in the X series.

I picked up my 2012 Alpine White 50i M-Sport (CPO, 22K) in June and have loved every minute. I have done a few minor upgrades and have a few more planned. Below I listed some of the details.

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Alpine White
Black Leather
Bamboo Trim
M-Sport Package
Premium Package
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20% Tint all windows
15% Tint panoramic roof
IND painted front reflectors
BMW performances grilles
WeissLicht front LED turn signals
WeissLight LED fog lights
Painted keyhole cover
Painted plate frame
BMW M floor mats
BMW interior LED bulbs
License plate holes filled and respray
Full “debadge”






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      10-25-2014, 11:27 AM   #2
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Nice!!! My 2011 50i has similar mods/upgrades!
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      10-25-2014, 11:32 AM   #3
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Congrats - nice truck, very tasteful mods!

I'm sure this has been discussed on some other threads but what is the factory tint on the rear windows? Did they test it when you had all your windows done? Your backs still look a bit darker than the front.

I see you have the OE Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sports - are they original w/ 22k on them?
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      10-25-2014, 12:02 PM   #4
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Looks great!

I've got the same year/color/model as you. It even came from northern CA.

I've been contemplating a fill/respray of my license plate holes too - I hate that the prior owner mounted a front plate!
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      10-25-2014, 12:22 PM   #5
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Nice truck, did you attempt to remove the left rear reflector or is it missing? I attempted to remove them and cracked 1...I had to order a new 1 and have them blacked out
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      10-25-2014, 02:24 PM   #6
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Congrats - nice truck, very tasteful mods!

I'm sure this has been discussed on some other threads but what is the factory tint on the rear windows? Did they test it when you had all your windows done? Your backs still look a bit darker than the front.

I see you have the OE Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sports - are they original w/ 22k on them?
Thanks! I had all the windows tinted so there is a small variation between the front and back windows. It's really only noticeable at certain angles.

I believe they are the original tires. It was just at the shop for alignment and they said I have about 4-5K left which would bring it to 30K.
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      10-25-2014, 02:33 PM   #7
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Looks great!

I've got the same year/color/model as you. It even came from northern CA.

I've been contemplating a fill/respray of my license plate holes too - I hate that the prior owner mounted a front plate!
You have good taste! I had a tough time locating the Alpine White locally, so ended up having it shipped from Southern California.

The license plate fill/respray was a must for me. A little expensive but worth it. Most cars in California do have the front plate. I even had to sign a document from the dealer saying that a front plate was provided and mounted.
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      10-25-2014, 02:41 PM   #8
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Nice truck, did you attempt to remove the left rear reflector or is it missing? I attempted to remove them and cracked 1...I had to order a new 1 and have them blacked out
Good eyes. I took it to the car wash yesterday, which I never do. I prefer to hand wash my cars. When it was done the rear reflector was missing. I'm not sure how it happened, maybe the pressure washing or high speed blowers. I talked to the manager and they tried to hunt it down but couldn't find it. He told me to find out the cost and they will replace it. Now I'm debating about going with the factory look or replacing it with painted IND reflectors.
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      10-25-2014, 05:33 PM   #9
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Nothing you haven't already seen, but I thought I would post a couple of interior pics.







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      10-25-2014, 08:47 PM   #10
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needs a drop and some larger wheels
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      10-25-2014, 09:14 PM   #11
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needs a drop and some larger wheels
What's the point of having a SUV then?
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      10-26-2014, 02:02 AM   #12
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needs a drop and some larger wheels
I agree with you on the wheels, I'm looking at either the BBS SV or Vossen VFS1 in 22".

The suspension I'm a little up in the air. Although I like the lowered stance, I'm not willing to compromise the ride quality. I think the first thing I need to do is get rid of these run flat tires.
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Same combo as mine, very nice. Hoping you will go the BBS route!
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I agree with you on the wheels, I'm looking at either the BBS SV or Vossen VFS1 in 22".

The suspension I'm a little up in the air. Although I like the lowered stance, I'm not willing to compromise the ride quality. I think the first thing I need to do is get rid of these run flat tires.
Dibbs on the 333's if you decide to sell
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I love my 215s, I'm a sucker for the OEM look. But, there's too much wheel gap on this car. I dropped it 1.5" with h&r and feel like I should have just shelled out for the coil overs and dropped it 2" with a softer ride. The car looks much much better lowered, and the ride really isn't that bad with h&r, but honestly I feel like I should have just dropped the extra $2000 and dropped it all the way with the coilover suspension. The car looks awesome dropped.
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      10-26-2014, 11:37 PM   #16
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Same combo as mine, very nice. Hoping you will go the BBS route!
I'm definitely leaning that way. I'm not sure about the titanium gunmetal. I think the machined with black accent will look better on the AW.
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      10-26-2014, 11:40 PM   #17
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Dibbs on the 333's if you decide to sell
I will keep you in mind when it's time to sell. Don't you already have 333's on your 50?
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      10-28-2014, 05:19 PM   #18
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I will keep you in mind when it's time to sell. Don't you already have 333's on your 50?
Yea but I'm planning on getting an E70 35i I looked at the other day that has 333's on it, but are in very rough condition
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      11-21-2014, 09:16 AM   #19
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Nice one i have Same specs on mine
Looking good brow
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      11-24-2014, 07:05 AM   #20
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Looks great! Did you have to pull front bumper to install the painted reflectors? I have them but haven't installed yet.
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Looks great! Did you have to pull front bumper to install the painted reflectors? I have them but haven't installed yet.
Not sure about NORCAL but I had to, and I have the same vehicle (2012 M Sport). I had a body shop do it. If you don't have an M Sport you shouldn't need to remove the bumper due to different foglight/bumper configuration.
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      11-25-2014, 09:20 AM   #22
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Looks great! Did you have to pull front bumper to install the painted reflectors? I have them but haven't installed yet.
Not sure about NORCAL but I had to, and I have the same vehicle (2012 M Sport). I had a body shop do it. If you don't have an M Sport you shouldn't need to remove the bumper due to different foglight/bumper configuration.
I have the M Sport bumper. You mind saying what the shop charged for the install?
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