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Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 1:24 pm
by 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...
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:26 pm
by 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
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:54 pm
by bamberjim
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:58 pm
by jevansio
Ouch £500, I want one, just not that bad lol
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:12 pm
by bamberjim
i offered £200 but he declined...LOL
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:13 pm
by jevansio
Really? I just offered £200 too (and told him last one went for £189 lol) he declined
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:15 pm
by 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
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:18 pm
by 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
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:55 pm
by 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.
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 9:29 pm
by 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
[/quote]
It will not fit your Facelifted x5.
[/quote]
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
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:26 am
by 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
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:46 pm
by 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...
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 4:39 pm
by jevansio
Many thanks for the link. Really impressed with your car and the ingenuity you used on both bumpers
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 12:22 am
by Sanj
Very kind and it was called boredom and too much time on my hands. Bit busier now...
Need any help, just holla.
Re: 4.8 IS Conversion Questions
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:44 pm
by 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