What Did You Do To Your E70 Today?

9vapors · 05-06-2019, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyc Dito

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Already removed the headlight and taillight tint... not for me.

That was fast!.. the headlights were nice, but I dont really like when the tails are tinted. my personal opinion

Yeah, I went with the lightest one they had and it still was a bit too dark, I think it cheapened the look of my car for whatever reason. I also didn't like how they looked like wavy or something instead of just being smooth. Same with the headlights, it gave them an orange peel texture. I'll continue to experiment, only way to see if I like it. Not too many folks doing different things on our cars.

pdX5M · 05-06-2019, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyc Dito

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Originally Posted by 9vapors

Already removed the headlight and taillight tint... not for me.

That was fast!.. the headlights were nice, but I dont really like when the tails are tinted. my personal opinion

And I'm the opposite - I think the tails look good with a slight tint but don't like the headlights tinted. Great to hear the diversity of everyone's personal taste when it comes to modding the E70.

As for what I did to mine today it will be something I'm doing in the future. Finally bit the bullet and ordered the PTP Turbo Blanket. Didn't install the heat shield after putting in the catless downpipes. Is been cool here in Portland up till this week and under hood temps were not bad at all. But with summer around the corner and some 90 degree days in the forecast I want to control the heat to prolong the life of all those plastic parts.

It was definitely expensive but I'm looking forward to the peace of mind.

FastCletus · 05-06-2019, 04:06 PM

Pic of my x5 and my dirt bike. Wish I could say it was a good trip. It drove 2 hours to find out track was closed [IMG][/IMG]

9vapors · 05-06-2019, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pdX5M

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Originally Posted by Nyc Dito

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Originally Posted by 9vapors

Already removed the headlight and taillight tint... not for me.

That was fast!.. the headlights were nice, but I dont really like when the tails are tinted. my personal opinion

And I'm the opposite - I think the tails look good with a slight tint but don't like the headlights tinted. Great to hear the diversity of everyone's personal taste when it comes to modding the E70.

As for what I did to mine today it will be something I'm doing in the future. Finally bit the bullet and ordered the PTO Turbo Blanket. Didn't install the heat shield after putting in the catless downpipes. Is been cool here in Portland up till this week and under hood temps were not bad at all. But with summer around the corner and some 90 degree days in the forecast I want to control the heat to prolong the life of all those plastic parts.

It was definitely expensive but I'm looking forward to the peace of mind.

Good choice, I have it and love it

boneca · 05-07-2019, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FastCletus

Pic of my x5 and my dirt bike. Wish I could say it was a good trip. It drove 2 hours to find out track was closed [IMG][/IMG]

sucks about your trip but bike looks good on the back of X5

pdX5M · 05-10-2019, 02:38 PM

Just installed the PTP Turbo Blanket. Looking forward to not worrying about how hot my engine bay is getting on these warm summer days that are on the way. Pretty awesome that is covers up some of the upper portion of the downpipes as well. I know they were $500 when they came out years ago but now they're $350 and that's worth it to me.

9vapors · 05-10-2019, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pdX5M

Just installed the PTP Turbo Blanket. Looking forward to not worrying about how hot my engine bay is getting on these warm summer days that are on the way. Pretty awesome that is covers up some of the upper portion of the downpipes as well. I know they were $500 when they came out years ago but now they're $350 and that's worth it to me.

Nice man, I love mine... did you install it over the heat shield or on its own? Do you have catted downpipes? Mine looks like it tucks down a bit more in the back, but might just be the pic.

pdX5M · 05-10-2019, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pdX5M

Just installed the PTP Turbo Blanket. Looking forward to not worrying about how hot my engine bay is getting on these warm summer days that are on the way. Pretty awesome that is covers up some of the upper portion of the downpipes as well. I know they were $500 when they came out years ago but now they're $350 and that's worth it to me.

Nice man, I love mine... did you install it over the heat shield or on its own? Do you have catted downpipes? Mine looks like it tucks down a bit more in the back, but might just be the pic.

I don't have the factory heat shield on so it's right on the hot side/downpipes (catless). Maybe I need to push it down in the back a bit more but I tried to push it as far back as I could. I don't have it secured with any wire or anything since it seems pretty snug. Also, the PTP instructions said "use the included wire" but they didn't include anything.

9vapors · 05-10-2019, 02:56 PM

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Just installed the PTP Turbo Blanket. Looking forward to not worrying about how hot my engine bay is getting on these warm summer days that are on the way. Pretty awesome that is covers up some of the upper portion of the downpipes as well. I know they were $500 when they came out years ago but now they're $350 and that's worth it to me.

Nice man, I love mine... did you install it over the heat shield or on its own? Do you have catted downpipes? Mine looks like it tucks down a bit more in the back, but might just be the pic.

I don't have the factory heat shield on so it's right on the hot side/downpipes (catless). Maybe I need to push it down in the back a bit more but I tried to push it as far back as I could. I don't have it secured with any wire or anything since it seems pretty snug. Also, the PTP instructions said "use the included wire" but they didn't include anything.

Lol, mine said the same. I just tucked it back and pushed it down. I only secured it by the turbos. I'm not using the heat shield either, so I added a washer onto a heat shield bolt that lines up with the hole on the blanket. Just to keep it put. You can tuck the sides down a bit too under the turbos and piping. The opening/indents on the back are for the rear o2 sensor wires...

95wildtt · 05-10-2019, 03:35 PM

F85 Rotors (Front and Rear) with CarboTech pads...

Thanks -c- for your help with this.

9vapors · 05-10-2019, 05:21 PM

That's awesome, I need to do that as well.

boneca · 05-14-2019, 01:44 PM

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F85 Rotors (Front and Rear) with CarboTech pads...

Thanks -c- for your help with this.

Looks good

TheVazha · 05-15-2019, 01:08 AM

Sorry about the crap pic. It looks EPIC in real life. Another thing this car should have came off the factory floor looking like. I'll worthy photos too.

boneca · 05-15-2019, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pdX5M

Just installed the PTP Turbo Blanket. Looking forward to not worrying about how hot my engine bay is getting on these warm summer days that are on the way. Pretty awesome that is covers up some of the upper portion of the downpipes as well. I know they were $500 when they came out years ago but now they're $350 and that's worth it to me.

I really like those and was thinking to add them too but only if I do custom down pipes which I never did...

boneca · 05-15-2019, 10:33 AM

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Sorry about the crap pic. It looks EPIC in real life. Another thing this car should have came off the factory floor looking like. I'll worthy photos too.

it looks better than I thought it would, great job

9vapors · 05-15-2019, 11:57 AM

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Sorry about the crap pic. It looks EPIC in real life. Another thing this car should have came off the factory floor looking like. I'll worthy photos too.

What did you add? The license plate mount? Front lip?

9vapors · 05-15-2019, 11:58 AM

I’m sad, but what I decided to do today is sell my X5M... I’ll get a for sale thread up soon!

Deftronix · 05-15-2019, 04:17 PM

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I’m sad, but what I decided to do today is sell my X5M... I’ll get a for sale thread up soon!

You were going gung-ho on your build - what happend?! Sorry to hear.

9vapors · 05-15-2019, 04:26 PM

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I’m sad, but what I decided to do today is sell my X5M... I’ll get a for sale thread up soon!

You were going gung-ho on your build - what happend?! Sorry to hear.

Noticed I was going gung-ho and decided I don't have the extra money for a toy right now. I want to buy a larger house and give my kids a playroom. I'll be back in another platform shortly...

eDubz · 05-15-2019, 04:39 PM

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I'm sad, but what I decided to do today is sell my X5M... I'll get a for sale thread up soon!

You were going gung-ho on your build - what happend?! Sorry to hear.

Noticed I was going gung-ho and decided I don't have the extra money for a toy right now. I want to buy a larger house and give my kids a playroom. I'll be back in another platform shortly...

You will be missed!

quick · 05-15-2019, 08:48 PM

Probably "s390er" scared the crap outta 9vapors by posting the S63's impending doom all over the internet.

9vapors · 05-15-2019, 08:59 PM

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Probably "s390er" scared the crap outta 9vapors by posting the S63's impending doom all over the internet.

Thanks guys, it's just a good mileage for me to sell and not get bent over by the bank. Trying to do what's right for my family vs what I want. Planning to get something again in a year or two. Hopefully an F85 or something.

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