Gixxer's X5M

[Dr.Duct_Mossburg]

Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Thank you, Sir!
I like what I have accomplished with the X5M and I feel that it has been tastefully improved.
Maybe there will be different set of wheels in the future, but for now, I'm very happy with it.

I agree. It was kept very classy. I love modding things to a point where the uneducated question whether or not things are factor and the educated know that you have a lot invested. Great work.

[Dr.Duct_Mossburg]

Originally Posted by theaudir8fan

S1000RR greater than all

sold my S1000rr for what i thought would be a 1299 or a Factory RSV4... Ended up with this.

[gixxerboy63]

Active Autowerkes stage 2+ installed (catless DPs).
Noticeable difference in torque over previous tune. More responsive too.
Less gaseous odor, but still a hint at times.

[gixxerboy63]

I feel that a tune is a 100% must have, especially if you own an X5M. If you do not have a tune, then you are truly missing out..

When I first installed the DPs, I wasn't sure that I would keep them. The odor was noticeable and the truck seemed a little too loud for my taste. In my mind, it didn't really make any more noticeable power, yet the reduced engine bay heat was the biggest motivator for me to keep them. Then I began to like the new exotic sound my truck was making.... It sounded much more aggressive and "M" like.

Now that Active Autowerke has imporved their stage 2+ tune for cattless downpipes, I have noticed less gaseous odor and an increase in torque over their previous tune.

I think I will keep my DPs now.

[gixxerboy63]

How do you guys feel about Brixton Forged 2-piece wheels in Dark Bronze?



...compared to my BBS SVs?

[black1]

tough choice looks really good too more aggressive

[m5 guy]

Spoke design is almost too similar. I feel you could get most of that look by getting your wheels painted gloss black. Now if you were to get rid of your BBS after than it would be fine. However, having two sets of wheels with that close of a spoke design seems a little redundant.

Does look nice though.

[Dchl21]

I think the new one looks better, im interested in the bbs if u want to unload

[X Driver]

I like the Brixton's

[theaudir8fan]

The Brixton is definitely better

[m5james]

Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

I feel that a tune is a 100% must have, especially if you own an X5M. If you do not have a tune, then you are truly missing out..

When I first installed the DPs, I wasn't sure that I would keep them. The odor was noticeable and the truck seemed a little too loud for my taste. In my mind, it didn't really make any more noticeable power, yet the reduced engine bay heat was the biggest motivator for me to keep them. Then I began to like the new exotic sound my truck was making.... It sounded much more aggressive and "M" like.

Now that Active Autowerke has imporved their stage 2+ tune for cattless downpipes, I have noticed less gaseous odor and an increase in torque over their previous tune.

I think I will keep my DPs now.

Have you done dyno testing between stages+ I'm currently running a More Power (morepower.de) stage 2 tune with gutted factory pipes, then only time I notice any smell is when I'm idling in my garage or standing behind the vehicle, never while driving daily. Do you have anything like Torque (OBDII dongle paired with an Android app) to see how much boost you're running? Before and after tune I'm still only reading 17.4psi, only difference I can see is that my AFR's dip into the 11's at WOT.

[m5 guy]

Okay, your new wheels have grown on me and I'm a fan. I can't stop staring at your new wheels so definitely keep those. I've literally spent the whole evening news zooming in on your Brixton photo and looking at every angle. They look like a 2-piece to me. The only thing you are missing imo are some yellow Brembos. Too bad you don't know anyone who has a set laying around that they bought a while ago...

[SakM_5]

Brixton for sure.

[P1]

Originally Posted by Dr.Duct_Mossburg

Just got done reading all 13 pages. Love the build, love all of the mods! If you get a new set of wheels feel free to reach out to me, i'd be interested for sure.

I think you're number 354 in line for those wheels on the forum...

[Deftronix]

Love the new wheels man. The sharp/defined lines make them look really aggressive compared to the bbs. They definitely show off the bbk nicely! I would stick with this color, never been a fan of any shade of bronze wheels on a charcoal/silver car. If it was black or white, I would be thinking differently.

[gixxerboy63]

Teaser pic of my buddies new ADV.10 wheels going on his Alpine White X5M.
Fresh from ADV.1

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[gixxerboy63]

A small regret here...



However, letting someone else enjoy them now will allow for an even better upgrade for the X5M.

[m5 guy]

Why?

You already have them, might as well use them. It will finish off your build. Then throw the stocks on your other X5.

[gixxerboy63]

They're gone. I wanted different rotors anyway.

[Cattivo]

Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

A small regret here...



However, letting someone else enjoy them now will allow for an even better upgrade for the X5M.

How much bigger is the Brembo BBK front calipers compared to the OE calipers?

[gixxerboy63]

Although the Brembo BBK rotors are 10mm bigger, the BBK calipers appear to be smaller and don't take up as much surface area on the disc as the OEM setup.

The OEM Brembo calipers look more massive to me.

[Cattivo]

Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Although the Brembo BBK rotors are 10mm bigger, the BBK calipers appear to be smaller and don't take up as much surface area on the disc as the OEM setup.

The OEM Brembo calipers look more massive to me.

I was thinking about buying a BBK but like you said the OEM Brembo calipers we have are already huge...I may just go with a different rotor setup