Beast 2.0 Modding

[Smeeagain]

Superb

Cheers buddy. Very pleased with how it’s all turned out. However my OCD is still kicking in so might be ordering all new door seals (the ones round the actual door aperture this time) too soon and some new rear lights as although Ryan tried to machine them the best he could they aren’t quite there.

Would you care to share a breakdown of the costs relating to the various detailing elements, leather ceramic coat etc etc etc

[Raj]

Brilliant Result

The inner rear lights on my 4.6 have never cleaned up well ( 2 attempts), and seem to dull down again quickly. I brought a new set of inner's but they have dulled down as well

I thought about an early E70 inner set but have never got around to trying them

Now relax and enjoy for awhile (just don't go around the back)

Thanks, results are superb and interesting on the lights. I am tempted with a new set but could go with aftermarket versions like the old one. Fitted LED ones to that and they’re still good after quite a number of years.

[Raj]

Superb, been following the thread, but would be interesting to see a couple of before you started photos (unless I’ve missed them) to show what a stunning job you have done.

Much appreciated. Ah yeah haven’t really posted any of it completely standard. Will add some to the first post.

[Raj]

That looks amazing.

Congratulations on reaping the rewards of all that hard work

Cheers. Certainly a lot of outlay but results are definitely worth it.

[Raj]

Looking almost new Raj. You must be well pleased with the outcome.

Thanks Richard . Certainly came up well and my wife was like hmmmm not sure I want to drive it now

[Raj]

It sure is a lovely job, how about an X5 meet up in 2021 ?

Lez

Thanks Lez, sounds like a plan.

If 6 owners are invited I'll be there, depending when it was held

Well hopefully once into 2021 we might be able to have more than 6 again. Well guess as it’s outside and socially distancing it’s be fine anyway lol.

[Raj]

We were allowed at the last one I went to. Hard to believe it was 8 years ago already! Held near Uxbridge.

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I wonder how many are still owners and/or members? This was at Jason’s place - BW Chiptune. His crew did a mean BBQ for all of us

I still remember this and the Cosford meet I organised. So miss these big turnouts.

Think we’ve got to sort something next year.

[Raj]

Been following this thread from the beginning and have to say it’s impressive, as I need some paintwork done, not to this extent, much as I’d like but often thought about having the black plastic done but worry about how well it will take/stick, not peel off. Have you had any previous experience having this done that influenced your decision.

Thank you. Tbh the colour coding has stood the test of time easily.
I originally did this to the old 4.8is I owned way back in 2011 which is when the kit was first painted:

https://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/viewtopic. ... h+leathers

So when I purchased this new one beginning of September I decided to literally swap everything over. So before it was repainted, apart from a few scuffs etc it was still pretty good. Front bumper was stone chipped to hell and that was the reason for just getting it all done again. It never peeled so from that front it’s fine.

[Raj]

Would you care to share a breakdown of the costs relating to the various detailing elements, leather ceramic coat etc etc etc

Tbh buddy I just stated everything I wanted doing and he gave me a total price. So unsure of the breakdown. Only thing I know was I paid his dent guy £140 for removing all of them from 4 different panels.
So it was full correction, PPF (but not total coverage), ceramic coating and all door shuts etc.

He didn’t need to do anything with the interior as the leather was done from John@Bespoke.

[Smeeagain]

So what was the total cost? apologies if Ive missed that in the thread somewhere?

[sapphireblack]

Don't make him add it up, he'll fall over

[lezmtaylor]

Off original subject, but count me in for a meet, I'll be 1 year off 80 by next year would be great to see some old faces again ( Sanj if still around )

Lez.

[sapphireblack]

I brought this matter up last year, it just faded in oblivion. Depending when it was held i would attend

https://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/viewtopic. ... 98#p172098

[Raj]

So what was the total cost? apologies if Ive missed that in the thread somewhere?

For any particular bit or overall total?

[Raj]

Don't make him add it up, he'll fall over

Errrr yeah I tend to try to not add it all up