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Beast 2.0 Modding

Discuss your latest mods or ideas, and anything to do with the BMW X5 (E53).
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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by Raj » Wed Oct 14, 2020 1:08 pm

Greydog wrote: Wed Oct 14, 2020 11:21 am Ooh Shiney

Stay away from Tesco car parks !!
It certainly is lol. Well it is to be used so will just park away from others best we can :thumbsup:

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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by Raj » Wed Oct 14, 2020 1:10 pm

sapphireblack wrote: Wed Oct 14, 2020 12:04 pm Wrap it in cotton wool and just look at it, too good to use.

BTW, is this the car that was advertised here F S?
Well have been thinking of PPF to protect the front end but generally it won't be doing that much mileage as my wife only uses it for work mostly which is a couple of miles each way.

Yes it is but I got in touch with him through M3Cutters.

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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by Raj » Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:35 pm

Finally back on the drive and ready to be put back together.

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Crazy how dusty they’ve got within only a day or two been sat there in the bodyshop.

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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by lezmtaylor » Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:33 am

That looks great, well done Raj.

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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by sapphireblack » Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:20 am

Looking good indeed, a pity the weather is such at this time of year. But looking forward to seeing the car re built, shiny and pristine 8)

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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by Raj » Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:20 pm

lezmtaylor wrote: Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:33 am That looks great, well done Raj.

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Thanks Lez. Am pleased with how the paint has come out. Colour match is spot on.

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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by Raj » Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:23 pm

sapphireblack wrote: Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:20 am Looking good indeed, a pity the weather is such at this time of year. But looking forward to seeing the car re built, shiny and pristine 8)
Yeah I have finally put it all back together but as you say it hasn't stopped raining now so can't get it cleaned properly and fitted pics lol

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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by Raj » Mon Oct 19, 2020 1:57 pm

Still dirty as big had a chance to wash it but at least some pics of it all fitted up. Just dropped it off for the interior restoration now :oops:

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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by X5Sport » Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:01 pm

Those headlights need a refurb too. :D
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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by Raj » Tue Oct 20, 2020 9:16 pm

X5Sport wrote: Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:01 pm Those headlights need a refurb too. :D
Definitely. Will be machined when it’s detailed :thumbsup:

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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by Raj » Sat Oct 31, 2020 10:25 am

So finally all done and huge thanks to John@Bespoke Leathering.

Absolutely knocked it out the park with the job done and colour.

Hard to see it properly in these pics but went with BMW Opal White.
The contrast is stunning against the LeMans Blue.

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Last bit now as goes into Ryan@Ryandetails for the little PPF and ceramic coating.

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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by sapphireblack » Sat Oct 31, 2020 10:38 am

Brave colour choice but sharp for sure. Never wear denim tho!

The car must owe you more than its worth, but what fun to own something basically unique.

8) 8)

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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by Leslie » Sat Oct 31, 2020 2:31 pm

The whole car looks factory fresh now must be one of the best e53's about :driving:

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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by Raj » Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:02 pm

sapphireblack wrote: Sat Oct 31, 2020 10:38 am Brave colour choice but sharp for sure. Never wear denim tho!

The car must owe you more than its worth, but what fun to own something basically unique.

8) 8)
Yeah agree it is brave but I’ve gone down the route of sod it, enjoy it, redo it .... if it needs it in a few years time. But I’ll keep on top of it so shouldn’t be too bad.

Well as always it’s not cost as much as you’d think due to having a lot of friends/contacts built up over many many years. But tbh it’s irrelevant as you say it’s unique to us and we’ll never likely sell this one due to the mileage and condition so will always be ours to enjoy.

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Re: Beast 2.0 Modding

Post by Raj » Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:02 pm

Leslie wrote: Sat Oct 31, 2020 2:31 pm The whole car looks factory fresh now must be one of the best e53's about :driving:
Thanks it’s certainly getting there to being like new again.

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