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P_Roloff said:

I thought it’d be a gimmick. I then was able to see deer on the insides of corners and no longer felt it was a gimmick. 
 

What I really can’t wait for is when the U.S. finally gets the adaptive laser headlights that the rest of the world has had for awhile; they’ll dim out the sections pointing at other drivers and at signs so you don’t blind them/get blinded but maintain intensity everywhere else. 
 

NHTSA finally got around to pushing them through I believe, so they should start popping up in the next few years. Can’t wait!

I don't know if you've experienced these in person, but it is truly amazing.
I was in an Audi Q8 with some guys in Switzerland and I couldn't believe how well it cut the light out around street signs and cars.

It was the best random thing to slip into the COVID legislation.

That was a bargain for sure, even if you write the chassis off.

I greatly appreciate your posts in here so I can follow your advice later!
My 2-3 shifts are quite hard especially cold, and know the trans is in need of some love. 

Keep crushing it!

A friendly reminder that your bike is taller than awnings
Found that out the hard way once haha

Now you can shred trails with the rest of the WiBimmers crew!

Been there, broken that haha.
Fragile lil guy...

Looking good on the new wheels!

I'm glad to see you keeping with the black piping and clamps! Subtle, but a touch of class!

Watch that IAT for heat soak as it can do some weird stuff. I had it up so far toward the intercooler so the headlight cover plate would block off engine bay heat from the sensor as much as possible. 

Excellent documentation as always!

A man after my heart with those wheels!

I love that you still own this thing, I remember bombing around in Fon Du Lac in it when we met to transfer ownership of some parts. It's come a long way since then!

YoungCR said:

Perfect, looking to be incognito unless putting the hammer down.

Hmm, not sure if I'd go that far. I turned a few heads last night rolling into a trailhead and had a guy roll over to say how sweet it sounded.

It's things like painting the edge of the oil cooler to maintain visual symmetry that I love. 
Looking good!

YoungCR said:

Did you get the cat? What else did you need for install? I'd assume I'd just need these EGR block off's additionally. Forgot the VRSF has a resonator as well which I'd like, are you happy with the sound? 

https://www.tunemyeuro.com/bmw-x5-e70-low-pressure-egr-block-off-plate/

https://www.tunemyeuro.com/bmw-e70-x5-lp-egr-coolant-block-off-kit/

I did not get the cat, but doing it again I may. It's not bad but I like cruising with the windows open and spend time crawling around so I feel the smell may become a tad much. I may end up trying to get a catted one.
Sound is pleasant, lots of turbo noise and a tiny bit of engine with the windows open. With windows closed I can't tell a difference from stock which is nice.

I did the EGR racepipe at the same time (Bimmertune) and that came with the coolant blockoffs for that, and picked up the plate you linked above from a different source. 

The turbo noises and power gains are very fun.

I am both amused and amazed at the 2x4 crank holder

Bravo sir

I am impressed it held up to that (once)

Engine bay is looking quite clean! I look forward to seeing videos of non lifter tick auto-x runs!

I did the delete on mine recently and am very pleased with how it turned out. 
I would like to note that I would rather do rod bearings on the M3 again before doing another X5d delete... It was a lot of patience and odd body positioning. 

I went with the VSRF down / midpipe and the fit-up was pretty decent. I saw you had the buzzken one in there which is over twice the cost.

I have to you snagged that one after it had been floating around for a bit on FB. I'm glad someone I know snapped it up as I was contemplating it myself, twin screws satisfy most of my desires when it comes to power additions. 

I'm looking forward to seeing more about it!

What size are they? 

Edit: Ah, it's in the title

And four years since his last contribution! 
Though he is still on a proper course for that 2083 finish date

I dislike the phrasing that ECS used for their lift, as there is no height issues limiting tire size. The limit to tire size is the front spindle design, the control arm ball joint mtg is over the tire instead of behind it. You are physically limited to a 31" OD tire unless you completely redesign the front suspension or run a large spacer. 

HipMF said:

I;m thinking about thos Sidewalls.

They're less sidewally than I wished for, but the brakes limit me to an 18" wheel, and the upper control arm / spindle limits me to a 31" tire without getting wild. 
I looked at the rabbit hole that was "Stuffing 33's" under it and doing what it took, but at the end of the day it's my daily driver so I should avoid that.

For now

Fixed the offroad issue with some 18's and 31" all terrains (Falken Rubitrek) 
I dig the look, and will enjoy it even more once I get the 20mm spacers in the rear! 
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I've got a bit of clearance work to be doing, but nothing major!](/assets/uploads/files/monthly_2022_08_image.jpeg.060fa7122d51bfe9d5fdcf76b45b41b7.jpeg) 

Considering the limited quantity of prep that was done on this I'm pleased with the way it turned out.

Seams sealed

Hoping to shoot paint Saturday or Sunday

Summer out here makes it hard to work on cars when there are so many awesome other things to do!
Finally laid some primer down in the engine bay