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Mod ideas

Discuss your latest mods or ideas, and anything to do with the BMW X5 (E53).
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Mod ideas

Post by gareth82 » Fri May 06, 2011 9:26 pm

Hi after just finishing my recent mod I am looking ideas for my next

I have a late grey 2001 3.0d with 89K, mods to date

Light rear tinted windows
Steering wheel retrim
Angel eyes with LED's fitted
Twin exhaust system
Full interior LED lighting
Rear headrest monitors with PS2 connected
etc

Future mod's and improvements

New thermostat
new handbrake mech
Power steering, coolant and brake fluid change
Hanlinguan unit
Seats need made look fresher
New interior trim

Has anyone any mod ideas they would like to share or perhaps best approach on my proposed mods?

Many thanks
2001 X5 3.0d sport

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Re: Mod ideas

Post by Raj » Sat May 07, 2011 1:29 am

For redoing the seats there is Chris at Posh Leathers in Wood Green as he is currently doing my seats. Interior trim I'd consider painting them gloss black.
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Re: Mod ideas

Post by Turks » Sat May 07, 2011 4:50 am

Or wrapping them in Gloss Black etc... doesn't look to be too difficult and is a good even finish.

I am considering a full speaker upgrade, I have the DSP but want more clarity! Some components could really transform the sound you get in your car - something for you to consider when installing your new head unit?


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Re: Mod ideas

Post by x555 » Sat May 07, 2011 7:35 am

Steering wheel looks great :thumbsup: ........if you wan't another cheap/little mod to do that transforms the look from the drivers seat then get some silver/chrome dial trims ;)
I did mine way back and they look awsome and are an easy mod to do.
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Re: Mod ideas

Post by bluex5 » Sun May 08, 2011 8:42 pm

Just out of interest where did you get your exhausts and have you any pictures ,

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Re: Mod ideas

Post by kkodal78 » Fri May 20, 2011 12:45 am

where did you get the headrest screens? i would like to install the screens as well but i am not sure where to get it from. i am also thinking about changing the head unit with either dynovin or hualingan. i have to make sure what options i have on my X before i continue. i should be able to drive it in about a week. i've been away for 7 months in afghanistan and finally heading back home to enjoy my toy. if anyone could give me a good info about the head unit and rear displays i would appreciate it. by the way i have a 52 reg 4.6is. also if there is any leads to find out what options i might have on my system such as dsp etc. i would appreciate it as well. cheers
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Re: Mod ideas

Post by Sanj » Fri May 20, 2011 7:41 am

Headrests are on eBay - think you mean these one's and they're black. Forum member has kindly added details of where to get them:

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2059&p=21294&hilit=screens+ebay#p21294

And the head unit info can be found here:

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1813&p=19069&hilit=head+unit+tested#p19069
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