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      04-30-2015, 10:34 PM   #67
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^ the X5M looks great. and agreed with other posts above, those BBS SVs are a much, much better choice than the replica OEM wheels.
Thanks Dude! The only other wheel I would consider now would be the Hartges or perhaps the (stupid expensive) ADV.1...
I'm really happy with the BBS SV setup for now.

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Looking sharp! Your beast is begging for a front lip.
I really wanted a lip at first, but look at it!
It is nearly as low, if not lower than any of the M cars parked next to it!



....so I went to VIR last weekend to participate in the BMW club event, only to be turned down (because SUV), although there was a VOLVO XC70 allowed on track.... go figure!



Gixxer - did a photo shoot on the way to VIR.
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      04-30-2015, 10:37 PM   #68
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I am thinking of adding the BMW OEM roof racks though....
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Rated M Roadster compared his OEM wheels to his new 21" Forgestar CF10 wheels w/Michelin tires and came up with a total savings of 89.8lbs!

This made me curious, so I weighed my BBS wheels w/Pirellis.

BBS SV weight savings over OEM M299:
I came up with a difference of 40.6lbs combined unsprung weight for all four wheels and tires compared to the OEM setup

Combined weight OEM M299 20" w/ Bridgestone RFT....82lbs front and 89.8lbs rear.
Combined weight BBS SV 22" w/ Pirelli.......................75lbs front and 76lbs rear
Combined weight Forgestar CF10 21" w/Michelin..........61.6lbs front and 65lbs rear



Gixxer - Somewhat disappointed that his weight savings was not as significant as Rated M Roadster, but he did go from a 20" wheel to a 22" wheel...
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This F10 M5 showed up at Bimmerfest East last year and has been my inspiration for the appearance I am trying to accomplish with the X5M...



I understand this M5 and my X5M are altogether very different, but do you see any similarities?
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      05-16-2015, 08:50 PM   #71
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Such a nice X5M mate, keep it up!
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Gixxer's future mod list;
LED Headlights.
Carbon Diffuser..
Carbon Lip...
Downpipes....

I am attempting to accomplish one mod per month over the summer....
LED Headlights are pretty much a done deal. All parts have arrived. I'm simply waiting to get them installed and coded (should be done very soon).

Which should I consider next; Carbon accessories or downpipes for additional power?
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Nice! Let me know if you are willing to sell your stock headlights after your led swap. Been thinking about doing a project with the lights, but need a second set.
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Gixxer's future mod list;
LED Headlights.
Carbon Diffuser..
Carbon Lip...
Downpipes....

I am attempting to accomplish one mod per month over the summer....
LED Headlights are pretty much a done deal. All parts have arrived. I'm simply waiting to get them installed and coded (should be done very soon).

Which should I consider next; Carbon accessories or downpipes for additional power?
Your X already looks great and you know you're dying for some downpipe lovin, lol. I say get the dp's and tune!

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Nice! Let me know if you are willing to sell your stock headlights after your led swap. Been thinking about doing a project with the lights, but need a second set.
Awesome so when you're done modding those headlights sell me your stock ones and i'll mod those with caesar (lightwerkz) lol.
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      06-14-2015, 11:50 AM   #76
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Yes... once I get the LED headlights working perfectly, I will most likely sell the originals.





BTW - What can Lightwerkz do with the originals?
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He can do some stuff.

He does crazy retrofits. Quad projectors, proper angel eyes, painted housings, etc. Had a beast of a setup from him on my old M3 and I'm looking to do the same here.
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I now have a spare LED drivers headlight that has a hairline crack in the lower lens area... it came with a brand new replacement lens... I just couldn't figure how to separate the halves, so I ended up buying another complete LED headlight assembly. Anyone interested in repairing the headlight?
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If I had known about Lightwerkz, I could have gotten them to replace the lens for me?
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Caesar is a guru when it comes to all things lighting. I'm sure he'll be able to replace/repair the headlight.

http://www.lightwerkz.net/
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I now have a spare LED drivers headlight that has a hairline crack in the lower lens area... it came with a brand new replacement lens... I just couldn't figure how to separate the halves, so I ended up buying another complete LED headlight assembly. Anyone interested in repairing the headlight?
Can you send me a picture please? am(at)bladeice.com

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He can do some stuff.

He does crazy retrofits. Quad projectors, proper angel eyes, painted housings, etc. Had a beast of a setup from him on my old M3 and I'm looking to do the same here.
Has anyone on here done this to their X5/M? I'd be interested in seeing their work first
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Can you send me a picture please? am(at)bladeice.com

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Sorry... Here's the pictures:

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Sorry... Here's the pictures:





PM Me a price for the headlight please buddy
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Sorry... Here's the pictures:





That hairline crack isn't too bad, i know this may be a long shot but would a place like Safelite be able to repair that? I had a similar crack on my windshield and they made it virtually disappear for $50
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Payment sent gixxerboy63 let me know that you got it, PM'd you but didn't get a reply.

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That hairline crack isn't too bad, i know this may be a long shot but would a place like Safelite be able to repair that? I had a similar crack on my windshield and they made it virtually disappear for $50
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