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A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:41 pm
by Richard137
Having been driving for many years I finally picked up my first ever BMW (2006 E53 3.0d Sport auto)
I have had it for just over 1 month and must say what a fantastic experience I am having, a beautiful drive that takes me from A to B via a pleasurable alphabet.
I will be treating the newest member of my family to a new set of Winter wheels & tyres over the coming months, and curious about Wrapping components under the bonnet......but then what? Any ideas please?Image

Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:32 pm
by Richard137
Front View.Image

Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:03 am
by kjb1
2006, higher tax bracket, ouch!! ( 55 plate would have been £275 ). 

Can I ask why you are so keen to wrap under the bonnet? no one ever sees it.


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Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:03 am
by kjb1
nice motor


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Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 1:52 pm
by Richard137
[quote="kjb1"]
2006, higher tax bracket, ouch!! ( 55 plate would have been £275 ). 

Can I ask why you are so keen to wrap under the bonnet? no one ever sees it.


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Just ideas floating in the air. Lol

Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 6:05 pm
by Richard137
B-Pillars being done at the weekend.
Black Carbon fibre or Silver Carbon fibre?
Thank for all help everyone.  :camera:

Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 9:56 pm
by Richard137
Thank you to Grant for sending me so many idea to try and aspire to.
I'll put your images here for everyone else to see too.
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Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 11:00 pm
by Don Coffey
Welcome along and pleased you are enjoying your X5.  Good luck with the any mods you go with...done well they can enhance the car but so easy to go too far and turn a fine looking car into a chav mobil.

Don

Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:16 am
by Richard137
[quote="Don Coffey"]
Welcome along and pleased you are enjoying your X5.  Good luck with the any mods you go with...done well they can enhance the car but so easy to go too far and turn a fine looking car into a chav mobil.

Don
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I totally agree, I can 100% confirm the X5 will not be wearing anything that makes it look disrespctful.

Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2016 11:16 am
by Richard137
Update on the X5, B-pillars Done in CF & Rear wiper changed to E70, just need to find mod for front wipers....anyone?
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Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2016 11:17 am
by Richard137
.....and rear wiper photo!
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Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 10:40 am
by toonarmy
Hello grant your rear apron is that the colour it came or have you had it sprayed ? Cheers bryan

Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 1:15 pm
by Horizon
[quote="Richard137"]
Update on the X5, B-pillars Done in CF & Rear wiper changed to E70, just need to find mod for front wipers....anyone?
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http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/index.php/t ... l#msg83309

My steering wheel trim needs sorting, I bought a new one genuine BMW off the net. But for the 3 series they are £100 might consider trying to revamp mine with 3m, is it easy to do ? Removing the trim and refitting is straight forward, but I was never any good at art or sticky back plastic as per Blue Peter.

Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 7:46 pm
by Richard137
The Steering wheel is my next 'big' attempt. Pillars were easy enough, slow, steady and with extra heat.

Re: A New & Exciting Journey ahead

Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 8:24 pm
by Richard137
I think I may attempt to CF Wrap the Kidney grill surrounds, I also think I may need a kind soul that lives near Rochdale to volunteer to do my steering wheel as I am seriously uncomfortable playing near the Airbag. Lol