**PIX OF THE BEAST**

[C's Bimmer]

After 5 weeks of waiting for delivery and 2 weeks in the body shop for the usual upgrades, here she finally is. She's a 2012 Alpine White LCI E70 X5 50i Sport - LOADED

People ask why I didn't do the M Kit and chose the new LCI Aero Kit instead... A few reasons:

1. Everyone has the M Kit and I wanted this to be different (not to mention, I already own a real M )
2. This is a truck and I think the new Aero Kit gives it the look it deserves (I like the beefy, yet sporty and aggressive look of the new Aero Kit, over the old one)
3. I had the Running Boards on the X5 when I ordered it (the wife demanded it), but after installing the new rocker panels, I think they're going to stay off permanently.

Mods:

• Blacked-Out Hood and Trunk Roundels (Custom Painted High Gloss Black)
• Tinted Rear Lower Reflectors (sprayed, not film)
• Tinted Rear Tails (Clear Section Only -- sprayed, not film)
• High Gloss Black Exhaust Tips (Heat Shields behind exhaust were also painted black, so chrome would not reflect when driver from rear was viewing -- yes, I have problems!)
• High Gloss Black X5 Emblem
• High Gloss Black 50i Side Emblems (XDrive emblems removed and thrown in the garbage)
• High Gloss Black Kidney Grills
• Black BMW Wheel Center Caps
• Front Side Reflectors custom painted Alpine White w/ Aero Kit
• 20mm H&R Rear Spacers
• 10mm H&R Front Spacers
• 6000K HID's
• WeissLicht Clear Front Turn Signal PY24W Bulbs w/ Amber Illumination
• 3500K Yellow GP Thunder Fogs
• 20% Tint (This is in addition to the already tinted rear section from the factory)
• LED Interior Lights
• TUNE: Evolve: 480HP/550TQ (93 Oct)

[FSETH]

Looks awesome! Love the aero kit. The pics are almost too large though. Would love to see some where the whole truck fits on the screen (I know I am being picky). The black trim and badges really contrast well on a white vehicle.

lol on throwing the xDrive badges in the garbage. Looks much better without them, imo.

[C's Bimmer]

Originally Posted by FSETH

Looks awesome! Love the aero kit. The pics are almost too large though. Would love to see some where the whole truck fits on the screen (I know I am being picky). The black trim and badges really contrast well on a white vehicle.

lol on throwing the xDrive badges in the garbage. Looks much better without them, imo.

You're totally right. I was messing around with my UWA lens when taking these. I need to find a good location (maybe the beach?) and take some standard shots with my 18-200 lens. I'll try and take some this weekend, along with a few interior shots. Thanks for the feedback.

[C's Bimmer]

Originally Posted by FSETH

Looks awesome! Love the aero kit. The pics are almost too large though. Would love to see some where the whole truck fits on the screen (I know I am being picky). The black trim and badges really contrast well on a white vehicle.

lol on throwing the xDrive badges in the garbage. Looks much better without them, imo.

The one interesting thing I did NOT do this time was the wheels. I decided to leave the 336's stock, as I love the contrast of the Ferric Gray and Silver within the spokes. I also think the black wheel/white car is a bit played out these days and a bit too much. I was considering having the entire wheel redone in Ferric Gray, but for now, I'm just going to keep it as is. It's a big change in looks from my 2009 4.8, but I love it.

[jayjay_dee]

you and your cars never fails to impress me...

one sexy e70... a head turner for sure...

[PhilT3]

LOVE it!

How much ground clearance do you lose with that front chin spoiler?

[C's Bimmer]

Originally Posted by jayjay_dee

you and your cars never fails to impress me...

one sexy e70... a head turner for sure...

Thank you. That's really nice of you to say -- I appreciate it.

[C's Bimmer]

Originally Posted by PhilT3

LOVE it!

How much ground clearance do you lose with that front chin spoiler?

Thanks! Not much at all. I have a pretty steep driveway and was concerned this would be an issue, along with parking curbs. So far, every parking curb has been way under. I think it's a bit deceiving at first, but when you compare it to the stock set-up, it's not much lower. As you can see, it folds up in the center section of the car, which helps. If it were to stay flat all the way across, that would be a problem. Thanks for the compliment!

[PhilT3]

okay, great. I currently have a challenge with the front lip on my SRT8. So i had originally dismissed the aero kit. but man... it looks tight!

hey... if you want to trade those 336's for my 214's, let me know! (LOL)

[ECS Tuning]

I love the BEAST!!!

James with ECS