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      06-24-2018, 10:44 AM   #1
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Anyone fit their X5 xdrive35i wTrapezoidal tail tips?

And if so... have link?
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      06-25-2018, 11:08 AM   #2
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I'd like to do this as well. You would have to dremel the rear valence area around the tailpipes to make it work. I think that's the hesitation most have with this project. Of course you could buy a 50i rear valence or aftermarket.
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      06-25-2018, 11:26 AM   #3
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There's couple options: you can go with aero kit - which can in turn be either oem or aftermarket. I know some people installed aftermarket and they said fitment was good and no major issues. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Aero-L...nd!85308!US!-1

That link is aftermarket aero kit for both front and rear. I also saw just rear kit for $299 or so, but I can't find it right now.

Another option is M-Sport - their trapezoids are inverted (upside down) and imho look more aggressive. I can't find non oem kit for that yet.
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      06-25-2018, 12:02 PM   #4
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I'd like to do this as well. You would have to dremel the rear valence area around the tailpipes to make it work. I think that's the hesitation most have with this project. Of course you could buy a 50i rear valence or aftermarket.
replace the valance, it is cheap. Unless your dremel game is strong, but making them both symmetrical would be hard.
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replace the valance, it is cheap. Unless your dremel game is strong, but making them both symmetrical would be hard.
Yeah and I'm OCD about that stuff so slightly off would bug me. I wish I liked the aftermarket pieces but I just don't. Look kind of "ricer" to me.
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Yeah and I'm OCD about that stuff so slightly off would bug me. I wish I liked the aftermarket pieces but I just don't. Look kind of "ricer" to me.
That aftermarket aero kit replica is based on OEM BMW aero kit lol: https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/5...-REAR-DIFFUSER
IMHO nothing rice about it. You can always just change valance with tips.
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      06-27-2018, 11:27 AM   #7
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That aftermarket aero kit replica is based on OEM BMW aero kit lol: https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/5...-REAR-DIFFUSER
IMHO nothing rice about it. You can always just change valance with tips.
I see what you're saying. My xline rear valence looks different as it doesn't have the fin looking things on the underside. I think that's what I equate to "ricer" looking. Reminds me of something you would see in fast and furious. Just my opinion.
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I see what you're saying. My xline rear valence looks different as it doesn't have the fin looking things on the underside. I think that's what I equate to "ricer" looking. Reminds me of something you would see in fast and furious. Just my opinion.
You want 50i stock valence with trapezoid tips?

It's possible to do, but that "diaper" thing in the middle instead of sporty fins kinda ruins the looks imho, no? There is option with completely black valence - it looks better, but I haven't seen it on sale yet.
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i like the ebay replica of the oem aero kit. it gives you a better budget option if you want to change to square tips. i am really thinking of getting it on my car. so from cheapest to most expensive you have: ebay replica of oem aero kit, then 50i valance, then real oem aero kit. and this is only for the elite non-m cars like Dush used to say
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You want 50i stock valence with trapezoid tips?

It's possible to do, but that "diaper" thing in the middle instead of sporty fins kinda ruins the looks imho, no? There is option with completely black valence - it looks better, but I haven't seen it on sale yet.
I replaced mine with this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/M-Style-Rea...t/352159740132
It comes in black plastic so matches rear bumper pretty well.
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      06-28-2018, 10:54 AM   #11
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You want 50i stock valence with trapezoid tips?

It's possible to do, but that "diaper" thing in the middle instead of sporty fins kinda ruins the looks imho, no? There is option with completely black valence - it looks better, but I haven't seen it on sale yet.
Looking at a close up pic like that I agree with you, the diaper ruins the looks.

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I replaced mine with this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/M-Style-Rea...t/352159740132
It comes in black plastic so matches rear bumper pretty well.
I like that diffuser much better.
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So the rear lower black trim/valence with trapezoid oem openings is $175 oem from bmw: https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/...127384333.html

AFAIK it doesn't need paint - it comes black stock. So you can just remove your 35i one and install this stock 50i one. All small reflectors - can be just transferred from your 35i to 50i valence.

The only thing is you'll need trapezoid tips and they are kinda expensive: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-2014-17...8AAOSwNFFbFOXk
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      06-28-2018, 02:52 PM   #13
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This rear bumper replacement has trap tips. Been done by a few folks, i’ve got mine on order, installing in a couple weeks

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-14-17-...6af6%7Ciid%3A1
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This rear bumper replacement has trap tips. Been done by a few folks, i’ve got mine on order, installing in a couple weeks

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-14-17-...6af6%7Ciid%3A1
Thanks for finding it - that's currently best bang for the buck on the market. And if I remember our forum member did it and he was pleased with fitment.
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      06-29-2018, 10:33 AM   #15
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This rear bumper replacement has trap tips. Been done by a few folks, i’ve got mine on order, installing in a couple weeks

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-14-17-...6af6%7Ciid%3A1
Is it just me or does part of the rear valence look grey instead of black? Love everything about it except aerodynamic looking flaps on both sides right behind the rear tire. By chance are these able to be taken off?
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I think it’s just unpainted Black. Here’s the thread with pics of it installed on fromkrypton ’s ride

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1478279
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Is it just me or does part of the rear valence look grey instead of black? Love everything about it except aerodynamic looking flaps on both sides right behind the rear tire. By chance are these able to be taken off?
I think valence comes standard unpainted plastic - like some oem bmw trim too. But that fin part - many paint it to match the color - maybe that's why valence look grey-ish in comparison to black painted fins central part.

Those flaps - you don't have to install them - they are optional, if I'm not mistaken you need o drill holes for them to be installed. So you can just toss them in closet or sell them lol.
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I think valence comes standard unpainted plastic - like some oem bmw trim too. But that fin part - many paint it to match the color - maybe that's why valence look grey-ish in comparison to black painted fins central part.

Those flaps - you don't have to install them - they are optional, if I'm not mistaken you need o drill holes for them to be installed. So you can just toss them in closet or sell them lol.
I hope you're right...I'll chunk those right in the trash
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I hope you're right...I'll chunk those right in the trash
I looked at valence carefully and looks like it does have pre-drilled holes for bolts to secure flaps. However, I think they can be just covered by some black plastic caps color matched to valence.
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I looked at valence carefully and looks like it does have pre-drilled holes for bolts to secure flaps. However, I think they can be just covered by some black plastic caps color matched to valence.
I have that aero kit, and, in fact, the holes for the flaps come pre-drilled. Also, they come "indented" in the valance... If you do not install the flaps you will see the indentation plus the holes...

That very same kit I installed 3 days ago... Pretty easy to do, I ceramic coated mine and didn't paint them... They look great IMHO!
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I looked at valence carefully and looks like it does have pre-drilled holes for bolts to secure flaps. However, I think they can be just covered by some black plastic caps color matched to valence.
Thanks for looking into that.

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I have that aero kit, and, in fact, the holes for the flaps come pre-drilled. Also, they come "indented" in the valance... If you do not install the flaps you will see the indentation plus the holes...

That very same kit I installed 3 days ago... Pretty easy to do, I ceramic coated mine and didn't paint them... They look great IMHO!
In your opinion would it look bad without the ceramic coat?
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Thanks for looking into that.



In your opinion would it look bad without the ceramic coat?
Not at all pal, in reality, it didn't change the finish at all, if you put side by side a coated and a non-coated kit you would not be able to tell which one is coated and which one is not, until you pour water on them... I did it to try to avoid water spots and stains getting attached to the plastic, seems to be working great! The Carpro CQuartz DLUX ceramic kit I used was only like 45 bucks I believe, not expensive at all in my opinion...
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