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      03-16-2015, 11:21 PM   #1
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After months and months of anticipation, I have finally had the chance to see this color in person. Pictures do not do it justice at all.

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      03-16-2015, 11:25 PM   #2
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Yours? Hard to tell from pictures what other bmw color is it closest to?
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Looks fantastic - thanks for sharing these!
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      03-17-2015, 01:58 AM   #4
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I just died.

So happy I switched my order to DG.
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      03-17-2015, 06:40 AM   #5
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First real life photos I've seen of Donington Grey...thanks for sharing! Kind of looks like Space Gray, but difficult to tell in the photos.
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      03-17-2015, 07:09 AM   #6
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Not really Space Gray because this color has some gold mixed into it. It sure is a unique color.
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      03-17-2015, 08:25 AM   #7
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This makes me even more anxious for my X5 M. I ordered the same combination. This looks stunning! Unfortunately, I'm not in the same boat as all of you, where I am pushing to have mine as soon as possible. My partner and I wanted to do a PCD, and that can't fit into our schedules until mid-May. So we coordinated an early May build week. Thank you to all of you posting early pics. It lets me live vicariously through you for now!
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      03-17-2015, 09:07 AM   #8
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Very nice bud

great combo - business outside, party inside.

color looks more true in the outdoor shots. indoor lighting made it look a little tan which isn't accurate



(replace side and grille chrome and you are at 10/10)
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First time seeing this color even in pics. Must say, this is extremely nice, too!
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      03-17-2015, 04:16 PM   #10
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I just died.

So happy I switched my order to DG.
Awesome! I'll pick yours up at the factory since your dead! is that wrong? Love that color combo!
Any word from your insiders about accessories for our X5's?

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      03-17-2015, 04:44 PM   #11
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Awesome! I'll pick yours up at the factory since your dead! is that wrong? Love that color combo!
Any word from your insiders about accessories for our X5's?

Joe
All F85 parts are available now, Joe . Is there anything in particular you are referring to? http://www.etk.cc/bmw/EN/search/sele...W+X5+M/USA/51/
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      03-17-2015, 05:02 PM   #12
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All F85 parts are available now, Joe . Is there anything in particular you are referring to? http://www.etk.cc/bmw/EN/search/sele...W+X5+M/USA/51/
Hi Omar, yes these accessories.......

Black Front Grills
51 71 2 354 497 - Left
51 71 2 354 498 - Right
Black Side Grills
51 71 2 354 930 - Left
51 71 2 354 931 - Right
Carbon Fiber Mirrors
51 16 2 361 520 - Left
51 16 2 361 521 - Right
Carbon Fiber/Alcantara Dash
51 95 2 365 823
Carbon Fiber Center Console
51 16 2 405 292

Thanks Omar! How's your X5 doing? Looks amazing btw!

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Thanks for the link opasha.

The first thing i checked out were the brakes. The calipers appear similar, but they have different part numbers, as do the brake pads. Rotors on the M versions appear to be a 2 piece or floating cross-drilled design. It seems as if these are easily interchangeable with the standard X5's.

Love the M mirrors, too. Remind me of a Lobster for some reason, so I've been referring to them as "Lobster" mirrors.

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      03-17-2015, 05:20 PM   #14
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Hi Omar, yes these accessories.......

Black Front Grills
51 71 2 354 497 - Left
51 71 2 354 498 - Right
Black Side Grills
51 71 2 354 930 - Left
51 71 2 354 931 - Right
Carbon Fiber Mirrors
51 16 2 361 520 - Left
51 16 2 361 521 - Right
Carbon Fiber/Alcantara Dash
51 95 2 365 823
Carbon Fiber Center Console
51 16 2 405 292

Thanks Omar! How's your X5 doing? Looks amazing btw!

Joe
Black Front Grills
51 71 2 354 497 - Left http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2817925/
51 71 2 354 498 - Right http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2817926/
Black Side Grills
51 71 2 354 930 - Left http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2817928/
51 71 2 354 931 - Right http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2817929/
Carbon Fiber Mirrors
51 16 2 361 520 - Left http://www.parttrade.ru/search/51162361520/ (use google translate - it will tell you it's the right carbon fiber mirror cap- very limited places for this so I guess it's not ready yet for US markets - only Euro parts stores may have them in select quantities at the moment since deliveries are still in process)
51 16 2 361 521 - Right http://www.parttrade.ru/search/51162361521/
Carbon Fiber/Alcantara Dash
51 95 2 365 823 http://www.parttrade.ru/search/51952365823/299/
Carbon Fiber Center Console
51 16 2 405 292 http://stars-parts.ru/catalog/bmw/bm...-original.html

For the parts in Russia, I would wait till ECS gets them in stock. They are the most reliable in my opinion since I've used them many times. GetBMWParts can also locate all parts as well - just email Evan at ewinstead@mileone.com or getHelp@getbmwparts.com. My Oxide Silver door panels were ordered from Germany directly through getbmwparts. Both places will be upfront with you about the availability. You can also try FCP Euro to see when they would get them in stock.

My car isn't perfect yet - the project ended up just being more trouble than it was worth . The exterior wrap had to be removed unfortunately because the adhesive was defective. It started cracking/peeling in random areas all over, which made it look very cheap. It's back to Mineral White, but the interior is still carbon fiber at least. I have to get the suspension looked at tomorrow since it's making random squeaking/clunking noises again. I might be paying BMW service a visit soon if it can't be rectified tomorrow by Mr. Tire.

PS: These X5Ms are beautiful. I can't wait to see all of your deliveries!
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      03-17-2015, 05:46 PM   #15
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They're all still NLA for the U.S. as of this morning when I last checked.

The only things I see are the floor mats being available.
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They're all still NLA for the U.S. as of this morning when I last checked.

The only things I see are the floor mats being available.
Thanks brother! Your the best! I'm just trying to get ready to pull the chrome off asap when I get it. I love the way the black and the white go together. I'm sure your thinking the same with DG.

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Black Front Grills
51 71 2 354 497 - Left http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2817925/
51 71 2 354 498 - Right http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2817926/
Black Side Grills
51 71 2 354 930 - Left http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2817928/
51 71 2 354 931 - Right http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2817929/
Carbon Fiber Mirrors
51 16 2 361 520 - Left http://www.parttrade.ru/search/51162361520/ (use google translate - it will tell you it's the right carbon fiber mirror cap- very limited places for this so I guess it's not ready yet for US markets - only Euro parts stores may have them in select quantities at the moment since deliveries are still in process)
51 16 2 361 521 - Right http://www.parttrade.ru/search/51162361521/
Carbon Fiber/Alcantara Dash
51 95 2 365 823 http://www.parttrade.ru/search/51952365823/299/
Carbon Fiber Center Console
51 16 2 405 292 http://stars-parts.ru/catalog/bmw/bm...-original.html

For the parts in Russia, I would wait till ECS gets them in stock. They are the most reliable in my opinion since I've used them many times. GetBMWParts can also locate all parts as well - just email Evan at ewinstead@mileone.com or getHelp@getbmwparts.com. My Oxide Silver door panels were ordered from Germany directly through getbmwparts. Both places will be upfront with you about the availability. You can also try FCP Euro to see when they would get them in stock.

My car isn't perfect yet - the project ended up just being more trouble than it was worth . The exterior wrap had to be removed unfortunately because the adhesive was defective. It started cracking/peeling in random areas all over, which made it look very cheap. It's back to Mineral White, but the interior is still carbon fiber at least. I have to get the suspension looked at tomorrow since it's making random squeaking/clunking noises again. I might be paying BMW service a visit soon if it can't be rectified tomorrow by Mr. Tire.

PS: These X5Ms are beautiful. I can't wait to see all of your deliveries!
Thanks brother! I'm sorry things are not going well with the X5...... Things will get better, trust me!

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Thanks brother! I'm sorry things are not going well with the X5...... Things will get better, trust me!

Joe
Thanks, Joe . It's ok, everything happens for a reason, buddy. I agree, things will get better . Best of luck to you guys on your orders. Keep me posted when it arrives.
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Looks okay it's not very aggressive at all.
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Saw a similar spec X6M at BMW BeLux earlier this week.
Colour is impressive in the flesh. Has a brownish/beige tint in it.

Sorry for the lousy pics. It was dusk and Tapatalk-upload quality sucks.



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The original X6 looked much better in the front. This one seems forced just to create a design variation. Headlights are awful, same with the "headlights uniting with the grille" thing.
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