Thanks for all the input - wondered why I hadn't had any replies but just noticed that I didn't have the "notifications" set ! doh! :-[ ......and thanks for the welcome by the way! I'm a little closer to getting an X5 and will eventually be looking for a 2004/5 4.8 model when the time comes ;D. I'll ...

I will be buying a facelift E53 in about two months and would like to know if it is technically acceptable to modify the car by changing to the above - or would spacers be a possibility? My aim is purely on cosmetic grounds because I personally consider that it would provide a much better overall ...