4.8 IS Conversion Questions

[kkx5]

Don't go cheap route... Latvian stuff is ok for vw golf but no for x5.. Get body kit from 4.6 or 4.8,  its same. Front bumper must be from 4.8. I got that one for £170.    i've been searching for geniune parts for a year.  Give yourself time...

[jevansio]

I totally agree with u there bud on the OEM parts. 

I will hold out as long as I can (esp for the front bumper - I would really like for that to be genuine).  I'm kinda thinking the arches are so subtle anyway that would anyone even notice if they were not OEM.

If I spot another genuine rear with end caps I'll let you know

[bamberjim]

front bumper

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FRONT-BUMPER- ... 2c8f83b15a

[jevansio]

Ouch £500, I want one, just not that bad lol

[bamberjim]

i offered £200 but he declined...LOL

[jevansio]

Really?  I just offered £200 too (and told him last one went for £189 lol) he declined

[jevansio]

TBH now that I've ditched the 4.8 wheels I'm not even that bothered if I go 4.6 front now, I think it'll look just as good when its done

[bamberjim]

there is also an aero bumper on ebay for the e53, some lowering springs also



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221585784242? ... EBIDX%3AIT

[kkx5]

[quote="jevansio"]
TBH now that I've ditched the 4.8 wheels I'm not even that bothered if I go 4.6 front now, I think it'll look just as good when its done
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It will not fit your Facelifted x5.

[shadrack]

[quote="kkx5"]
[quote="jevansio"]
TBH now that I've ditched the 4.8 wheels I'm not even that bothered if I go 4.6 front now, I think it'll look just as good when its done
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It will not fit your Facelifted x5.
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they do fit but look wrong on a facelift, you have to trim a little bit, a few on here have done it.....

the op should of been quicker lmao

[jevansio]

I didn't realise that a an oem 4.6 front wouldn't fit mine at all, looks like its a waiting game for a genuine 4.8, I'm prepared to wait, I aint paying £500 for a bit of plastic though lol

[Sanj]

[quote="jevansio"]
I didn't realise that a an oem 4.6 front wouldn't fit mine at all
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Here's my linkwhich might help...

[jevansio]

Many thanks for the link. Really impressed with your car and the ingenuity you used on both bumpers

[Sanj]

Very kind and it was called boredom and too much time on my hands. Bit busier now...

Need any help, just holla. 

[jevansio]

Had a cheeky offer accepted on that oem 4.8 front on ebay so I'm only looking for arches now and am pretty happy taking a punt on some copies for those. Thanks for all the help guys