argento's alpine white X5M

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by argento

Ugh, but still worth it! Throw up a teaser pic, when you get a chance...looking forward to seeing your M.

I bought two pairs of 3.5" DiMisa Tips in black ($278/pr). Arrived in a satin (low luster) powdercoating. I'm going to have them thermal ceramic coated in gloss black. I was quoted ~$150 for install, and coating is between $150-$250. Hmmm, lots of $$ for just tips, lol. If I had known I was going to re-coat them I would have just ordered them uncoated or unpolished, would have been cheaper. I need those tips...

Quick shot on fill up, FILTHY, and am ashamed to say no wash in months, just touchless on occasion, but the ceramic pro keeps it looking decent...


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Oh, and am really liking the wheels more and more. I'll frequently wipe down the polished spokes and rim to make them stand out, dust comes off with ease.

Looks fantastic. I really should start my Build Journal here in a few days. Its just so hot here i am not in the mood to go out and take pics LOL.

I might try to do the OE Exhaust mod and then do the tips at the same time.

[RDR142]

car looks great!

[argento]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Looks fantastic. I really should start my Build Journal here in a few days. Its just so hot here i am not in the mood to go out and take pics LOL.

I might try to do the OE Exhaust mod and then do the tips at the same time.

Don't blame you, it's scorching. On the Exhaust Mod, is that the mod where you open up the can and straight-pipe the valved pipe(s)?

Originally Posted by RDR142

car looks great!

Thank you!

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by argento

Don't blame you, it's scorching. On the Exhaust Mod, is that the mod where you open up the can and straight-pipe the valved pipe(s)?

Yeah correct, I'll try to do that once i find some decent tips so i can do this all in one go.

[9vapors]

Did you wrap the interior with Dinoc? That looks great, I want to do that because my brushed aluminum is dented and a bit beat up...

[argento]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

Did you wrap the interior with Dinoc? That looks great, I want to do that because my brushed aluminum is dented and a bit beat up...

No, its oem carbon leather, but thanks tho. I have a set of piano black that I’m sitting on, but decided to stick w the carbon.

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by argento

No, its oem carbon leather, but thanks tho. I have a set of piano black that I’m sitting on, but decided to stick w the carbon.

I was looking at the Piano Black online, tempted as i am not too sure of the brushed Aluminum trim in my X5M.

[bandwagn]

Originally Posted by argento

No, its oem carbon leather, but thanks tho. I have a set of piano black that I'm sitting on, but decided to stick w the carbon.

Hmm...my piano trim is cracked, I may be interested if you decide to stick with the carbon. (Or may be interested in the Carbon if you decide to switch - that Carbon is nice - for the right price, of course)

[argento]

Been offline lately, finally spent some time installing the spacers. I only installed the rears b/c they were needed, but I felt I didn't need to do the fronts...just yet...I'll reassess F/R spacers after the dinan suspension is installed.

In case someone is wondering what was involved...

PARTS: Pair H&R 15mm Spacers for X5M Rear 72.56 Hub (3075725SW, DR Series) w/Qty.10 H&R Extended Conical Seat Lug Bolts (14x1.25x43mm) (14254301SWJ) (The bolt heads on these now look identical to the oem lug bolt, not like the image on the vendor website)

TOOLS: Impact Wrench (IR 2235TiMax) and 17mm Impact Socket, or 1/2" Breaker Bar and 17mm Socket, 1/2" Torque Wrench (140Nm), magnetic pickup, wheel chocks, Jack (AC Hydraulics DK20)

CONSUMABLES: anti-seize, degreaser, rubber gloves, wash station to clean wheels, optima no-rinse to wipe down calipers

Lifting Points: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...-away/1M86TlIK

Some images....












Next items: exhaust tips, dinan suspension

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by argento

Been offline lately, finally spent some time installing the spacers. I only installed the rears b/c they were needed, but I felt I didn't need to do the fronts...just yet...I'll reassess F/R spacers after the dinan suspension is installed.

In case someone is wondering what was involved...

PARTS: Pair H&R 15mm Spacers for X5M Rear 72.56 Hub (3075725SW, DR Series) w/Qty.10 H&R Extended Conical Seat Lug Bolts (14x1.25x43mm) (14254301SWJ) (The bolt heads on these now look identical to the oem lug bolt, not like the image on the vendor website)

TOOLS: Impact Wrench (IR 2235TiMax) and 17mm Impact Socket, or 1/2" Breaker Bar and 17mm Socket, 1/2" Torque Wrench (140Nm), magnetic pickup, wheel chocks, Jack (AC Hydraulics DK20)

CONSUMABLES: anti-seize, degreaser, rubber gloves, wash station to clean wheels, optima no-rinse to wipe down calipers

Lifting Points: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...-away/1M86TlIK

Some images....

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Next items: exhaust tips, dinan suspension

Looks great, don't forget to install F10 M5 comp bump stops all around with the dinan springs.

[argento]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Looks great, don't forget to install F10 M5 comp bump stops all around with the dinan springs.

Oooo, didn't know about those, thanks! Have you driven with these, feedback?

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by argento

Oooo, didn't know about those, thanks! Have you driven with these, feedback?

Not yet but I have ordered them already, even before the H&R 1.2" kit lol. Dinan highly highly recommends theirs but their bump stops are F10 relabeled. Get the four of the part number I posted from a good online site and make sure to install them on your car while doing the spring install.

[MParallel]

Sweet car.

Wouldn't mind owning it.

[Qarban]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Not yet but I have ordered them already, even before the H&R 1.2" kit lol. Dinan highly highly recommends theirs but their bump stops are F10 relabeled. Get the four of the part number I posted from a good online site and make sure to install them on your car while doing the spring install.

I have the H&R 1.2" kit for more than 2 years now and still can't get used with the harsh/bumpy ride of our X5M, my wife hates them that's why I'm planning to have the stock springs reinstalled on my next brake service. Will these F10 M5 bump stops improve the ride quality of the H&R 1.2" springs?I might not need to reinstall the oem springs if the ride quality will be closer to stock. Does the X5M equipped with bump stops? Do I need anything else aside from these F10 M5 bump stops? Thanks!

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Qarban

I have the H&R 1.2" kit for more than 2 years now and still can't get used with the harsh/bumpy ride of our X5M, my wife hates them that's why I'm planning to have the stock springs reinstalled on my next brake service. Will these F10 M5 bump stops improve the ride quality?

Look at this:

X5M H&R 1.2" Springs & Spacers Install https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/show....php?t=1543027

My car has the same kit as yours with the bump stops and rides like stock with rock hard 6 year old pirelli RFTs.

[Qarban]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Look at this:

X5M H&R 1.2" Springs & Spacers Install https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/show....php?t=1543027

My car has the same kit as yours with the bump stops and rides like stock with rock hard 6 year old pirelli RFTs.

Thanks for the quick reply.

[argento]

UNFORTUNATE UPDATE. I had just picked up my Cerakoted 3.5" exhaust tips and was on my way when a guy ran a red light and clipped my front end



Everyone was ok and it could have been worse. I had just started out on a green light when he came by...we both swerved when we saw each other, so that helped. He didn't hit my wheel, but as they disassemble they have found some minor apron damage. Waiting to hear final status. Luckily I have an amazing shop that has been working on bmw's for 20+ years.

Already eyeing other cars...will see what happens.

[boneca]

Originally Posted by argento

UNFORTUNATE UPDATE. I had just picked up my Cerakoted 3.5" exhaust tips and was on my way when a guy ran a red light and clipped my front end

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Everyone was ok and it could have been worse. I had just started out on a green light when he came by...we both swerved when we saw each other, so that helped. He didn't hit my wheel, but as they disassemble they have found some minor apron damage. Waiting to hear final status. Luckily I have an amazing shop that has been working on bmw's for 20+ years.

Already eyeing other cars...will see what happens.

sorry to see this important that u ok!
let us know what happens next!

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by argento

UNFORTUNATE UPDATE. I had just picked up my Cerakoted 3.5" exhaust tips and was on my way when a guy ran a red light and clipped my front end

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Everyone was ok and it could have been worse. I had just started out on a green light when he came by...we both swerved when we saw each other, so that helped. He didn't hit my wheel, but as they disassemble they have found some minor apron damage. Waiting to hear final status. Luckily I have an amazing shop that has been working on bmw's for 20+ years.

Already eyeing other cars...will see what happens.

Sorry about the accident and glad to hear everyone is ok. I'm sure the shop will have it back to 100% soon.

[9vapors]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Sorry about the accident and glad to hear everyone is ok. I'm sure the shop will have it back to 100% soon.

I wish this would happen mine, no license holes in the bumper and power done hood, LED headlights...

[argento]

Thanks guys. Miss it...I may or may not have been using zaino leather care on my caravan rental this morning...

[argento]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

I wish this would happen mine, no license holes in the bumper and power done hood, LED headlights...

Power dome crossed my mind...might make it more desirable when/if I sell.