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      04-21-2016, 08:55 AM   #23
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....... Unique


That's for sure!
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      04-21-2016, 05:33 PM   #25
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Finally got around to installing the m striping ... quality of the material is top notch and the precision cut and fit to the truck is great, there is nothing like OEM quality.

I like the look of the stripes gives off the distinctive M look and adds individualism to the car at the same time.

This photo is distorted as hell for whatever reason and the carbon fiber vinyl I wrapped the car with streaked after its first damn wax.

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      04-22-2016, 09:01 PM   #26
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There's one worse on the X6 forums. Brand new X6M with red fast and furious ground lights, cf wrapped hood, roof and trunk and red vinyl decals. I want to take it all off for him.

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      04-23-2016, 10:08 AM   #27
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Some better high quality pics still has nice reflection from clay and wax after rain, shows the quality of the stripes.

I think the truck still has an OEM look but stands out as special ... it's good to have some different customizations, I'm not a fan of anything that doesn't look OEM.

Catless downpipes waiting to be installed now .... eventually will get the rest of the M-Performance parts which are the spoiler, steering wheel and wheels.



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      04-23-2016, 11:29 AM   #28
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Some better high quality pics still has nice reflection from clay and wax after rain, shows the quality of the stripes.

I think the truck still has an OEM look but stands out as special ... it's good to have some different customizations, I'm not a fan of anything that doesn't look OEM.

Catless downpipes waiting to be installed now .... eventually will get the rest of the M-Performance parts which are the spoiler, steering wheel and wheels.



Def unique look, I think I more like it then dislike it! in u case stripes colors doesn't mach the color of u car and that's why they stand out even more!
Put front lip and some bigger rims, this will def improve over all look
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What's with the missing headlight washer covers and tow point covers?
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      04-26-2016, 12:55 PM   #30
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What's with the missing headlight washer covers and tow point covers?
He wrapped them in CF.
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      05-11-2016, 07:05 AM   #31
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Pics with the wrapping removed, I only left it on the reflectors and side marker.
... wrap started peeling and getting spots that wouldn't come off - bit disappointing considering it is the 3m 1080 stuff supposed to be good quality with few year lifespan.

Won't have any other mods for a while other than catless DP's until I can justify the cost of the carbon fiber front spoiler, rear diffuser and m performance steering wheel.



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I think it looks better this way, and though I wouldn't do it, I don't mind the stickers on the side. Kinda makes it look like a pace car or something.

I think these stickers for the grill might help bring those colors around to the front a little

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GRILLE-KIDNE...xUTen4&vxp=mtr
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      05-13-2016, 11:18 AM   #33
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Unless you installed the vinyl wrong and/or put wax on it, 3M is indeed a good product and has lasted on my car for quite a while.

Either way the X5 looks better with the vinyl. If you plan for a carbon lip, you're going to have to change your parking style
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      05-13-2016, 12:05 PM   #34
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need to work on keeping those wheels a little cleaner
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      05-13-2016, 07:14 PM   #35
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Unless you installed the vinyl wrong and/or put wax on it, 3M is indeed a good product and has lasted on my car for quite a while.

Either way the X5 looks better with the vinyl. If you plan for a carbon lip, you're going to have to change your parking style
I did get some wax on it ... I read one could use WD-40 to remove but wasn't happy with it so I just took it off.

I've given up on the wheels ... everytime I clean them they literally get dirty again within 2 days
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      05-15-2016, 10:19 AM   #36
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Looks better without the black Vinyl stuff...
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      05-15-2016, 10:58 AM   #37
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+1…. the m stripes look like good quality fitment but too tacky on a SUV in my opinion. As long as your happy OP is all that matters!
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      05-16-2016, 04:35 PM   #38
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+1…. the m stripes look like good quality fitment but too tacky on a SUV in my opinion. As long as your happy OP is all that matters!
Hopefully the stripes get some spots too. The truck already looks exponentially better.
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      05-17-2016, 11:20 AM   #39
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I think we're on the right track again. Not a big fan of "modding for the sake of modding" and it looked like that is where you were going. Looks better with the only thing added being the M stickers. Cleaning the wheels is something we all have have to deal with. I suggest getting them coated and hopefully that will make washing them a bit easier.

But I agree. They need to be cleaned more often. I do mine twice a week.
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      05-17-2016, 09:08 PM   #40
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Powder coat them in Charcoal or black and the brake dust becomes less noticeable..
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      05-17-2016, 11:38 PM   #41
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Powder coat them in Charcoal or black and the brake dust becomes less noticeable..
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I'm loving my dark gunmetal wheels. They never look dirty.
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      05-30-2016, 04:34 PM   #42
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Do you have catless downpipes? Im interested in fabbing an exhaust similar to the supercup but noise level is a concern since i have the AR catless downpipes
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Do you have catless downpipes? Im interested in fabbing an exhaust similar to the supercup but noise level is a concern since i have the AR catless downpipes
I have a set but they are not installed.

This exhaust is loud as it is and I know running a straight pipe setup with catless downpipes will defiantly make it louder ... I personally can't wait to run this setup but noise level isn't much of a concern for me.
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I have a set but they are not installed.

This exhaust is loud as it is and I know running a straight pipe setup with catless downpipes will defiantly make it louder ... I personally can't wait to run this setup but noise level isn't much of a concern for me.
I ended up just doing the exhaust valve bypass mod. Produced a deep, throaty rumble on idle and now theres some badass backfires/exhaust burble when revving over 3K. Here's a link to the thread.

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