New Member: 4.8is Imola Red 43000KM

[AW8]

Karma ?

[X5Sport]

Hello and

Been out all day at a reunion and out again tomorrow as my Squadron is providing military band  & staff support at 4 Rememberance Parades.  No sleeping......

Good looking car, and Imola Red is rare too.

Richard

[Tahmid]

[quote="X5Sport"]
Hello and

Been out all day at a reunion and out again tomorrow as my Squadron is providing military band  & staff support at 4 Rememberance Parades.  No sleeping......

Good looking car, and Imola Red is rare too.

Richard
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Good luck! Saw some photos of sea of poppies exhibition at the Tower of London. Simply amazing.

Thank you, I am trying my best to restore as much as possible.

[violet]

Welcome and congratulations on your car.  I have an imola red and love it.  It is a bit in your face colour and not everyone's cup of tea  you certainly won't get missed.  Mine started with 22 inch split rims.  Just swapping to standard 20s. Looks much better.  I got a great set off someone on here.  So when u know u are coming over list what you after in the sale section and sure you will get some of what you are after.

[Tahmid]

Hi guys, been a while. Did quite a bit to the X5 over the months. List of stuff completed as below.

Interior
SAT NAV screen changed.
SAT NAV rotary knobs changed
Climate control buttons changed
Centre Console Changed
Shift Knob changed with new OEM BMW
All missing clips attached and installed for a tight fit.
New floor mats from Germany OEM BMW
Glovebox Torch
All manuals for 4.8is purchased with leather case
Gave the comfort seats a good clean with Chemical Brothers cleaner and Moisturizer
Changed Seat Belt Tensioners
Repaired the CD Changer
Battery Positive Cable Changed
Air cabin filter changed

Exterior and Engine
Wheels changed with OEM BMW. I really like these ones.
Installed 25 mm H&R front spacers and 30 mm H&R rear spacers
New wheel nuts all around with security locks
Suspension all new front and rear (I really mean all parts)
Arnott air suspension all around changed
Prop shaft bushing and bearing mount changed
Differential and rear bush changed
All fluids changed
Transmission fluid with ZF lifeguard, filter changed
Xdrive fluid changed with OEM BMW
Differential Fluid changed with Mobil 1
Engine oil changed Mobil 1
PCV changed
All seals changed e.g. valve covers, vanos seals, gaskets etc.
Parking sensors changed with new mounts
Sunroof fixed (was a pain in the neck)
Brake sensors changed front and rear
All belts changed
Kidney Grille changed with NEW
Lock Cylinder base changed all around
Lower oil pan sump gasket changed
MAF sensor changed with new
Radiator hose changed with new radiator cap
New spark plugs
Rear Axle Wiper cover
Fuel Filter changed
O2 sensor bought (didn’t install, for own stock)
Solenoid Valve changed
One wheel arch guard changed
Ignition Coil bought (didn’t install, for own stock)
Running board missing naps complete with new parts
Suction pipe changed
Door handle base brackets changed (what a difference)
Terminal sockets MQS
ABS sensor socket changed
Purchased BMW ISTA A2BC installed in X201 with SSD waiting for the MST80 Voltage Stabilizer (for my mechanic)-bought from prodiagdirect UK

Things to do: Wish List
Order new keys
Buy trunk tools and jack
Cross drilled rotors front and rear from ECS tuning (anyone using them, feedback will be great)
All LED lights inside and license plate (please advise guys, links will be helpful)
Just drive the 4.8is, am in love!

[Tahmid]

Thanks Violet! Changed the wheels to OEM 20". Love them. Installed H&R front 25 mm and rear 30 mm spacers along with the wheels.

[quote="violet"]
Welcome and congratulations on your car.  I have an imola red and love it.  It is a bit in your face colour and not everyone's cup of tea  you certainly won't get missed.  Mine started with 22 inch split rims.  Just swapping to standard 20s. Looks much better.  I got a great set off someone on here.  So when u know u are coming over list what you after in the sale section and sure you will get some of what you are after.
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