10-05-2014, 11:55 AM | #1 |
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My first E70 X5 50i M Sport
I finally put on my big boy pants and bought a 2011 X5 50i M Sport. Black Sapphire with black heated, cooled, and massaged multi contour 20 way Nevada leather adjustable sport seats. I thought I would miss the power of my modded 335XI M Sport but this truck still manages to keep that ear to ear smile on my face every time I get on it. Mods I've done so far are Carbon Fiber grills, painted front reflectors, tow hook license plate holder since I refuse to drill holes in the bumper BUT I have to buy a different bracket since plate now blocks one of the parking sensors, 20% tint, LUX H8 V4 LED headlights, WeissLicht LED fog lights with error cancellers, upgraded 19 out of 20 interior lights from OEM to LED, don't really see a need for an LED glove box light. I still need to detail and buff the truck as you can see from my crappy I-Phone shots the previous owner didn't really take care of the truck.
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Congrats nice wheels with great options. Good to see you're enjoying the driving experience. I am also taking delivery of a 2011 X5 50i on Tuesday with only 15,600 miles...can't wait.
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Congrats. Don't try to upgrade the glove box with an LED bulb-you'll likely blow the fuse.
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10-05-2014, 04:36 PM | #4 |
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Good looking purchase. For some reason, that first pic almost looks like Carbon Black. Great looking truck either way.
How do you like the cooled/massaging seats? I've thought about searching for an upgrade...
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Good looking X5! I love BSM…had my wife not insisted on white that would have been my first color choice. And there are a lot more black X5's on the market than white.
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10-05-2014, 11:27 PM | #6 |
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Mean looking truck mate! Looks nice in black metallic. That off-centered front plate really bothers me though... And check that headlight: looks like the LED might not be mounted right since the outer halo doesn't seem to light up.
I have the Multi Contour seats also and they're very comfortable, you'll enjoy it. The massaging function is a bit of a gimmick, but the A/C is a nice touch when it's hot outside and you're wearing a suit. |
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10-06-2014, 05:42 AM | #7 |
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Thank you, I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to these sav's. I've owned a variety of 3 series cars and have been doing my homework on E70's for the past month now, thanks to all forum members threads I've read I didn't replace glove box oem bulb for that specific reason
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10-06-2014, 05:54 AM | #8 |
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I think that these are by far some of the most comfortable seats I've ever sat in. I'm 6'3 250 lbs and the seat especially with the lumbar support absolutely makes my driving experience that much better. The cooled part I'm enjoying but the massaging part feels kind of strange, not worth it imho
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10-06-2014, 05:58 AM | #9 |
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My wife also wanted Alpine White but we couldn't find one with all the options we wanted...after I detail the paint will look flawless
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10-06-2014, 06:15 AM | #11 |
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Thank you, and congrats to you as well...15k miles! wow low miles...I have just over 35k...good luck
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I will definitely do that as I am very meticulous and a little o.c.d. when it comes to cleaning my cars lol...I have been detailing my own cars using ZAINO clay bars and different types of polish for years now...If you search youtube under E39 M5 ZAINO you will see a great video how ZAINO truly works step by step. The final outcome is a wet looking and flawless paint job that will guarantee you compliments every time you drive your vehicle. I am in no way affiliated with ZAINO...I just love their product
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My next dilemma is, since winter is right around the corner, can I buy winter tires that will fit on my 333 style wheels and actually give me any grip in the snow seeing how wide the OEM tires that came on the wheels are, or should I get a smaller winter setup all together?
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Get a Stage 1 Burger tune. Takes 5 mins to install and gives you 25-30 whp. There's also a Stage 2 in beta that gives you the same again.
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Good luck, and would love to see the detailing project!
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