The new ride...

[not on the rug]

I ended up not going for the Jeep SRT for my next project and decided on a bimmer instead.  The X5M is a great place to start.  555hp/500lb ft tq twin turbo V8.  O-60 in 4 flat.  Not terrible for a 5300 lb SUV.  I've made a few minor exterior tweaks so far, but the custom exhaust, suspension work and  wheel powdercoating will be the first mods of the summer.  Then probably a Velos Stage 1 tune (adding 90hp and 120 tq) and some fresh tires this fall/winter.

It's hard to see in the pics, but the color is carbon black...like old fashioned carbon paper.  Its black when you look at it one way and then deep blue from another angle or in different light.  Also, it is absolutely filthy right now...covered in pollen and bugs, so cut me some slack on that.

Thoughts on wheel colors guys?  I'm back and forth between a matte black or a matte dark gray/graphite.  I'm leaning towards black to match the grilles/trim/etc that I've been adding

 

Edited June 8, 2019 by not on the rug

[Rusty]

Very nice Rug, best of luck with it.    

[not on the rug]

Just now, Rusty said:

Very nice Rug, best of luck with it.    

Thanks

[Rusty]

BTW, do you need help stacking that wood?  

Just asking.  

[3Blade]

Nice! Best of luck with it!!

I am also a former BMW owner, we had 6 of them in the 3 series...I kind of miss them 

I cant wait to see pics of it with a deer/cargo rack with a deer in it

[The Buschman]

Nice ride … best of luck!

 

[not on the rug]

45 minutes ago, Rusty said:

BTW, do you need help stacking that wood?  

Just asking.  

Asking for a friend?  Seriously, I always need help splitting and stacking wood

34 minutes ago, 3Blade said:

Nice! Best of luck with it!!

I am also a former BMW owner, we had 6 of them in the 3 series...I kind of miss them 

I cant wait to see pics of it with a deer/cargo rack with a deer in it

Right on.  This is my first BMW.  I always built Nissan and Infiniti cars.  I made sure to find one that already had the tow package on it, or that was going to be my first mod.  I've hunted out of all kinds of fancy vehicles before, this one won't be any different

14 minutes ago, The Buschman said:

Nice ride … best of luck!

 

Thank you

[Farmshine]

Wait! I thought you said BMW’s were only worth leasing? JK just busting balls. They make a ton of power with just a few tweets. Congrats!


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[LPJR]

2 hours ago, not on the rug said:

I ended up not going for the Jeep SRT for my next project and decided on a bimmer instead.  The X5M is a great place to start.  555hp/500lb ft tq twin turbo V8.  O-60 in 4 flat.  Not terrible for a 5300 lb SUV.  I've made a few minor exterior tweaks so far, but the custom exhaust, suspension work and  wheel powdercoating will be the first mods of the summer.  Then probably a Velos Stage 1 tune (adding 90hp and 120 tq) and some fresh tires this fall/winter.

It's hard to see in the pics, but the color is carbon black...like old fashioned carbon paper.  Its black when you look at it one way and then deep blue from another angle or in different light.  Also, it is absolutely filthy right now...covered in pollen and bugs, so cut me some slack on that.

Thoughts on wheel colors guys?  I'm back and forth between a matte black or a matte dark gray/graphite.  I'm leaning towards black to match the grilles/trim/etc that I've been adding

 

SO glad you decided to pull the trigger on her. It is immaculate and is already in beast mode, bone stock! 

Agree with your choice of wheel color. Enjoy it and have fun Phil! Great ride 

[not on the rug]

1 hour ago, Farmshine said:

Wait! I thought you said BMW’s were only worth leasing? JK just busting balls. They make a ton of power with just a few tweets. Congrats!


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I know... but I figured if I was dumb enough to want to buy a Jeep, I'm dumb enough to buy a German car.  That, and I can get auto warranties for cost, so for a few K, I'm covered bumper to bumper

[not on the rug]

4 minutes ago, LPJR said:

SO glad you decided to pull the trigger on her. It is immaculate and is already in beast mode, bone stock! 

Agree with your choice of wheel color. Enjoy it and have fun Phil! Great ride 

Thanks buddy.  I love this beast and simply get blown away with how fast it is and how well it handles for such a large vehicle.  I can't wait to take it to the next level.  

[JHbowhunter]

sweet ride - good luck with it.  I would blacken the rims, not gray..  Dark black matte.

[BHC]

congratulations, and enjoy....Best of luck

[yoda4x4]

Best of luck with the new vehicle.

David

[Bad64chevelle]

Wow great looking car ! Seems like last week was the week for new vehicles !