2011 X5 35i

v0lume · 06-23-2015, 06:11 AM

I have just taken delivery of a 2011 X5 35i in a titanium silver. On the first night I fitted the guard extensions and a set of matte black grilles. The next morning I drove to the tire shop and fitted a set of 22x10 and 22x11 wheels and 335/25/22 and 295/30/22 Pirellis.

I have also ordered a set of H&R 40mm springs and the BMW performance body kit is off being sprayed.

Still to order is the BMS Stage 1, BMS Air Filter, Fog light LEDs, Interior LEDs.

CANGRKE70 · 06-23-2015, 08:36 AM

Looks very clean, like the new rims compared to the stock. Well done!

jiggz · 06-23-2015, 12:18 PM

Looks so much better. Looking forward to seeing some pics with the body kit installed.

Not a fan of those window/rain visors however.

Christopher06 · 06-23-2015, 05:47 PM

love those rims very nice

P1 · 06-23-2015, 09:20 PM

Looks a lot better with the new wheels. Be careful not to make it look too "busy" with tons of accessories. Taking off the window visors and color coding all the plastics is probably going to be a good start.

v0lume · 06-25-2015, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jiggz

Not a fan of those window/rain visors however.

Totally agree, that is another must and will look at this over the next few weeks. They are nice and practical buy looks hideous. Im not sure they will come off in one piece as they use a really strong 3M adhesive!

v0lume · 06-25-2015, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Be careful not to make it look too "busy" with tons of accessories.

Really only the lowering kit and the BMW performance kit to come for the exterior.

EPT535i · 06-25-2015, 07:57 AM

Looks good with the new rims.

v0lume · 06-26-2015, 09:52 PM

Performance Kit Fitted.....springs next week!

m5 guy · 06-30-2015, 12:53 PM

Looking sick, keep it up!

socale39 · 07-01-2015, 07:56 PM

Looks good. Did you go with the OEM kit or aftermarket?

v0lume · 07-01-2015, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by socale39

Looks good. Did you go with the OEM kit or aftermarket?

I went with an genuine BMW kit. I looked around for ages and managed to find a genuine kit out of Australia for a 1/3 of the price I could get it for in New Zealand. My mate was traveling across and brought it back for me so was a win win.

List price in NZ was $1350USD vs $460.00USD out of Australia. Had a local body shop spray it for $200USD and I fitted it myself using the instructions below. There were a few steps missed out but I worked them out pretty quickly -

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=692045

gixxerboy63 · 07-02-2015, 08:04 AM

Clean mods add a nice improvement over stock... great job!
Are you still considering removing the window vents?

CANGRKE70 · 07-02-2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Are you still considering removing the window vents?

***Hint***Hint***

Yeah get rid of them...they're gross. Other than that the car looks good.

v0lume · 07-02-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Clean mods add a nice improvement over stock... great job!
Are you still considering removing the window vents?

Yip, planning to attack them this weekend. They use a high bond VHB tape and look like the will be a bi#ch to get off.

v0lume · 07-03-2015, 08:04 PM

Monsoons removed (what a pain in the ass job), Matte Black X5 badge added and full LED interior lights fitted.

P1 · 07-05-2015, 09:56 PM

Looking good mate. Now let's get you an M Sport steering wheel.

jiggz · 07-06-2015, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Looking good mate. Now let's get you an M Sport steering wheel.

I was gonna say the same thing! Either an M Sport or X5M wheel, though this X5 doesn't have Sport or M Sport package so the paddles wouldn't work (not that they're even that great). Still the wheel would look and feel much better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by v0lume

Monsoons removed (what a pain in the ass job), Matte Black X5 badge added and full LED interior lights fitted.

Looks exponentially better w/o the rain visors...well done

v0lume · 07-10-2015, 05:17 PM

Fitted a set of HID 4300K bulbs to the fog lights - perfect match to the LED angel eyes and low beam.

v0lume · 07-14-2015, 08:47 PM

I did a DIY spring change last night, all in all it went pretty smooth - 3 hours front and 2 hours rear. Will get better shots this weekend - took it for a drive and man it handles sooooooo much better than before.

EPT535i · 07-17-2015, 12:00 AM

Wow looking good, any full body shot of it lowered.

v0lume · 07-17-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by EPT335i

Wow looking good, any full body shot of it lowered.

I will get some proper shots next week but heres a quick shot with the springs fitted and front windows now tinted. Im very happy.

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v0lume New Member 8 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	Monsoons removed (what a pain in the ass job), Matte Black X5 badge added and full LED interior lights fitted. Attached Images
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v0lume New Member 8 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	Fitted a set of HID 4300K bulbs to the fog lights - perfect match to the LED angel eyes and low beam. Attached Images
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v0lume New Member 8 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	I did a DIY spring change last night, all in all it went pretty smooth - 3 hours front and 2 hours rear. Will get better shots this weekend - took it for a drive and man it handles sooooooo much better than before. Attached Images
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