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Old 02-17-2013, 02:28 PM
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X5 Diesel next mod I need opinions

Well guys I have started modding my X5 Diesel and the X5 guys aren't really much for modding not to mention I find my tastes seem to be similar to the guys on this board.
Current mods are, K&N filter, custom tune, lowered, wide fender flares, 20" wheels, Lux angel eyes, LED interior lights, all reflectors tinted, tail lights lightly tinted, sun tek clear bra. Now I am going to get spacers and possibly gut the cats and Diesel particulate filter so I can turn up the boost a little more although the truck is plenty fast and I don't plan to race it.

What I need from you guys is opinions on my next mod, should I get a OEM X5M brake kit? Or new wheels? I like the wheels I have now but I was thinking of putting winter tires on them and making them my winter wheels. The cost is similar between both options.

My X5 stock

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Here is my X5 now

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So in my opinion the mods are coming to an end For now what should be next? The options are new wheels, nothing crazy expensive these are the ones I have my eye on I was sad when I found this guy running the wheels I wanted...I was hoping they would be rare o. The E70... Any way should I get these keep in mind he has a 20x10 40 offset and is running 20mm spacers where I would order 20x10 20x11 20mm offset and hope they are a lot more concave.







Or X5M Brembos? With the wheels I already have, I would likely paint them viper snake skin green or midnight purple leaning to the green so they pop. They look pretty plain in the black, I am leaning toward the brakes right now.



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Old 02-17-2013, 02:31 PM
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Those huge brakes in green would look sick behind the wheels u have now..
 
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More low on 22's!! Brakes are dope tho
 
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I had a deal on a set of HRE 22" but the guy went to the tire shop to get the tires dismounted and the tire shop offered him more money than I did and no shipping hassels . 22" are not in my future I have new 20" tires already and its a DD so i dont need the rough ride.
 
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I want one of these If I get rid of my G these are one of my options!!
 
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Originally Posted by Frankieg35
Those huge brakes in green would look sick behind the wheels u have now..
Yeah, I like green.
 
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Old 02-17-2013, 05:34 PM
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Current wheels look dope, BBK ftw!
 
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Brakes...function over form
 
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It does have brakes that work just fine and it won't be raced and rarely see overly aggressive driving on twisty roads...so brakes or wheels would honestly just be for form
 
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I actually like the wheels you have on right now so I vote for the brakes!!
 
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I have a couple deals in the works for the brakes, I just need to pull the trigger....starting to second guess it and I have been thinking about OEM X5M wheels. In black of course.






I am indecisive.
 
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I would go BBK. Theres a customer with a blk diesel X5 has the same wheels you got on now, darker tint & upgraded to the M bbk has them ISF blue and they pop out. Hope he comes soon so I can snap a pic.
 
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