9's X5M

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

Finally got it lowered with the 2" H&R springs... I love the look without the roof rails. Someday I'll do some pro pics. Anyone want to swap factory tinted windows to clears? I want clear glass.

Looks great now. How's the ride. Make sure to get an alignment in 1-200miles

[9vapors]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Looks great now. How's the ride. Make sure to get an alignment in 1-200miles

Thanks, I have an alignment spot at BMW on Monday. It's certainly a bit off. The ride will take a bit of getting used to. I only drove it home from the shop, but felt pretty bouncy and rough over uneven road. I guess I need to get used to being lowered again. I will save some money for some KWs here shortly.

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

Thanks, I have an alignment spot at BMW on Monday. It's certainly a bit off. The ride will take a bit of getting used to. I only drove it home from the shop, but felt pretty bouncy and rough over uneven road. I guess I need to get used to being lowered again. I will save some money for some KWs here shortly.

My 1.2" kit is perfect, No bounce and a nice tight ride. the bounce and rough ride on the 2" is the reason i didnt go for them. Like you said, if i want to go lower i'll do KWV3.

[ncbimma]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

Anyone want to swap factory tinted windows to clears? I want clear glass.

Too bad you're not closer. I want tinted and not clear...lol

Btw, I think we have like the same car- I'm on h&r 2.0 too

[9vapors]

Originally Posted by ncbimma

Too bad you're not closer. I want tinted and not clear...lol

Btw, I think we have like the same car- I'm on h&r 2.0 too

Nice man, yeah I'm enjoying the lowering kit now. I had the car aligned and it drives much better. I love how it looks. I'm gonna go look for some pics of yours... I checked and I have tint on my back windows, not sure if it's tint over factory tint. Is there a way to check? I wish we were closer, I'd swap with you in a second, and pay for the swap!

[9vapors]

Installed this I drive cover... More suited to our interior in my opinion. Fits perfect and matches perfect.

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

Installed this I drive cover... More suited to our interior in my opinion. Fits perfect and matches perfect.

Looks great

[boneca]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

Installed this I drive cover... More suited to our interior in my opinion. Fits perfect and matches perfect.

congrats, it does look good
I went with one without ///M in the middle but then I got asked often when did I upgrade to NBT

[9vapors]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Looks great

Thanks, I love it! Best $24 I spent on this car!

[9vapors]

Originally Posted by boneca

congrats, it does look good
I went with one without ///M in the middle but then I got asked often when did I upgrade to NBT

Thanks man, I got it from the Avin site, they offer a bunch of cover patters... the stock style, crosshairs or the ///M one. I went with this one because it matches the shifter. I'm trying to tastefully modify the interior. I just bought Argento's piano black interior, so it should look nice, I'm excited! I'm going to do the Avin 10.25" upgrade, upgrade my dash cam to a front and rear, maybe pedals/paddles and replace some worn buttons...

I have some things to install, but I have to get under the car to install them, it's cold here so not sure when I'll get to it. I have all new sway bar endlinks since they're pretty shot, and a motorized hideaway front license plate mount.

[boneca]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

Thanks man, I got it from the Avin site, they offer a bunch of cover patters... the stock style, crosshairs or the ///M one. I went with this one because it matches the shifter. I'm trying to tastefully modify the interior. I just bought Argento's piano black interior, so it should look nice, I'm excited! I'm going to do the Avin 10.25" upgrade, upgrade my dash cam to a front and rear, maybe pedals/paddles and replace some worn buttons...

I have some things to install, but I have to get under the car to install them, it's cold here so not sure when I'll get to it. I have all new sway bar endlinks since they're pretty shot, and a motorized hideaway front license plate mount.

sounds pretty cool, keep us posted

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

Thanks man, I got it from the Avin site, they offer a bunch of cover patters... the stock style, crosshairs or the ///M one. I went with this one because it matches the shifter. I'm trying to tastefully modify the interior. I just bought Argento's piano black interior, so it should look nice, I'm excited! I'm going to do the Avin 10.25" upgrade, upgrade my dash cam to a front and rear, maybe pedals/paddles and replace some worn buttons...

I have some things to install, but I have to get under the car to install them, it's cold here so not sure when I'll get to it. I have all new sway bar endlinks since they're pretty shot, and a motorized hideaway front license plate mount.

That sounds like great plan

[9vapors]

Found some time today to get my retractable license plate installed. My apologies as it's filthy at the moment. Still have to finish up some wiring, but here is a little video and some pictures of the install... Really the way to do this would be to take the bumper off and run the cables etc. It took me awhile to get the wiring run up into the engine bay.

[boneca]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

Found some time today to get my retractable license plate installed. My apologies as it's filthy at the moment. Still have to finish up some wiring, but here is a little video and some pictures of the install... Really the way to do this would be to take the bumper off and run the cables etc. It took me awhile to get the wiring run up into the engine bay.

I love it

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

Found some time today to get my retractable license plate installed. My apologies as it's filthy at the moment. Still have to finish up some wiring, but here is a little video and some pictures of the install... Really the way to do this would be to take the bumper off and run the cables etc. It took me awhile to get the wiring run up into the engine bay.

Love that mod. I just went for the small plate because here we Have to have a front plate....

[argento]

Awesome mod!!! Does it have soft bumpers to protect the bumper cover? Or is it soft touching? Can't wait to see what's next....

I'll be hardwiring a thinkware f800 pro when I get my car back, front only view.

[9vapors]

Originally Posted by argento

Awesome mod!!! Does it have soft bumpers to protect the bumper cover? Or is it soft touching? Can't wait to see what's next....

I'll be hardwiring a thinkware f800 pro when I get my car back, front only view.

Yeah, it comes with foam bumpers... You can see them in the video, they're the grey rectangles that you see on the back. They go on the back where it touches the bumper... works perfect! Takes 4 seconds from closed to open, had to time it to see how long it takes in case I get pulled over, that way I know when it's fully extended!

I'm glad you're going with the dash cam... it's really helped me out with my wife's accidents.

[RDR142]

awesome mod. every car should have this that needs a front plate instead of drilling holes in the bumper!!!
i could see some instances where that would come in handy for the rear license plate also lol.
coming along nicely, keep up the good work

[boneca]

question I have will this retractable license plate clear the front M-Performance spoiler? probably not

[Colodano]

That is awesome, if I keep my M I may have to get one, as the only time I have been stopped was for no front plate.

[9vapors]

Originally Posted by boneca

question I have will this retractable license plate clear the front M-Performance spoiler? probably not

So if you take the bumper off, you can get pretty creative with how and where to install it. I drilled into the bumper and used double sided tape, so you could always drill through the lip... if I got a replica, I would probably just notch it there for the bracket. There is a guy on YouTube, the video is two part that installed this on a BMW sedan, he shortens his bracket and gets a bit custom with it.

[9vapors]

Was nice the other day, adjusted my H&R links and noticed my sway bar end links were all dry rotted and nasty. Figured I should swap them out. Ordered the fronts too, assuming they're just as bad...