Picked up the X6 4.0

westside · Post by **westside** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 2:29 pm

well got the train down to Bristol yesterday to pick up the new x6 and so far so good. (I'll get some pics up as I'm still detailing it)

How does it compare to the 4.8 e70, well I wasnt to sure as I had never driven the x6

So far I am impressed (I do miss the sound of the v8) but the pull on the D is amazing (not sure what it would be like aganist the 4.

but if anything it seems to pull more!

I've fitted the black BMW badges to the wheels, bonnet boot lid and steering wheel, and after closer inspection I think I am going to get the bonnet and wings painted, there are a few stone chips nothing major, but I think after fitting the X6m front bumper and the rest of the kit the stone chips will just bug me.

I seem to be able to throw the x6 around a bit more then the x5 not sure why but all in the drive is much the same as the X5 expect I hate the RFT >:(

Having 8 gears is brill doing 80mph at 2k revs is the nuts, and as mentioned the pull is great (handy when Audi's or Honda's s2000 try to under take you >:D)

This week I plan to fit the spacers get the wheels painted black and fit the big brakes, if I get time i'll also change the springs (if they turn up)

Not sure what to do rempa wise shall I get a map or get a tuning box so that I dont loose the map if it goes in and BMW flash my ecu, any thoughts.

I'll post pics up as soon as I finish my mad cleaning session!

Shez1878 · Post by **Shez1878** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 2:42 pm

One word: Nice!

westside · Post by **westside** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 2:53 pm

MJim · Post by **MJim** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:04 pm

Mucho shiny! And nice dog by the way ...

westside · Post by **westside** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:10 pm

lol yeah Simba is cool! thats him playing with his boomer ball!

yeah i did the following

snow foamed it
washed it down
dried it
Clay bar
Attacked the worst swirl marks with some 3M White top
Then used 3M yellow top
Then some poor boys Black Hole Glaze
Then some Poorboys butter
Then some Poor boys Jetseal

I used IronX onthe wheels, then some poorboys alloys wheel sealant
On the tyres i used poorboys tyle gel

I'll wax some wax on tomoorow not feeling well tomorrow suffering from new car sickness lol!

MJim · Post by **MJim** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:29 pm

Very impressive level of care - and the results really show! Must admit my car's lucky if it gets a wash!

westside · Post by **westside** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:50 pm

lol awww cars have feelings to!

after a good wax the cars always drive better lol!

Don Coffey · Post by **Don Coffey** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 4:45 pm

Hi Westside,

The X looks fab. You must have a passion to do all that detailing. I like my cars looking good but just don't enjoy spending the time required. Made all the more annoying for me as I live in the country side and with in only a few miles you wouldn't know the car had been washed. >:(

Looking forward to seeing all the mods.

Don

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 5:22 pm

Spot in paaji. Looks sweet. I'm planning on giving mine a detail when get some time.

535dboy · Post by **535dboy** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 5:57 am

I still love the dog looks so similar to my old one

Car looks ok too.

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:45 am

Very nice......and 125 more 'torques' than a 4. 8 V8, it just runs out of revs earlier.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 11:08 am

Looking great

You see X5Sport, yours could look good as well if you washed it >:D

Even clean wheel barrow handles look better than your dirty ones

westside · Post by **westside** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 1:05 pm

[quote="535dboy"]
I still love the dog looks so similar to my old one

Car looks ok too.
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for you he is now just over 2 years old

. He is KC registered so I am thinking of breading him before his nuts go missing lol

graemeX5 · Post by **graemeX5** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:40 pm

I you dog and i bet its got more bite than the X6

) but I like the x6 also

Looking forward to see how project progresses,, ps I like the 4.8 as well

535dboy · Post by **535dboy** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:53 pm

[quote="westside"]
[quote="535dboy"]
I still love the dog looks so similar to my old one

Car looks ok too.
[/quote]

for you he is now just over 2 years old

. He is KC registered so I am thinking of breading him before his nuts go missing lol

[/quote]

You should

That is a very handsome dog.

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