Installed aftermarket mods on my i5

Mac545 · 03-15-2024, 08:41 AM

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Thought I’d start a thread to show/discuss any modifications…

I loved the look of the M Performance parts, but I didn’t think the carbon went well with the lots of gloss black (M60 specifically). Not to mention the huge price!

So I went for Maxton Design. Their front splitter and rear spoiler.

I’m not a fan of sunroofs tbh hence why I didn’t option one, but I did like how that option made the roof black. So I had mine wrapped in 3M high gloss black….

Here’s the results……

* the rear boot lid spoiler looks bigger in the photos, it’s actually more subtle in person…..

Mac545 · 03-15-2024, 08:46 AM

Original car…..👇🏼

SkykingUSA · 03-15-2024, 01:48 PM

Looks great! Congrats and thanks for the photos.

OHV_44 · 03-15-2024, 02:15 PM

Not i5, so a little more subtle for me.
The M emblems on the side are now in black and door sills have been installed.
There will be black/white emblems and later winter wheels in black with red applications.

OHV_44 · 03-16-2024, 07:49 AM

Door sills. They were free.

SkykingUSA · 03-16-2024, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OHV_44

Door sills. They were free.

Are these basically just stickers that you can apply yourself?

OHV_44 · 03-16-2024, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

Are these basically just stickers that you can apply yourself?

Exactly.
There are these three.

tsbrown · 03-16-2024, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OHV_44

Door sills. They were free.

Free? Do tell.

OHV_44 · 03-23-2024, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tsbrown

Free? Do tell.

That means: My dealer simply gave me the things for €0.

OHV_44 · 03-23-2024, 07:26 AM

Next little red accent.

TommyTIDE · 04-16-2024, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac545

Thought I’d start a thread to show/discuss any modifications…

I loved the look of the M Performance parts, but I didn’t think the carbon went well with the lots of gloss black (M60 specifically). Not to mention the huge price!

So I went for Maxton Design. Their front splitter and rear spoiler.

I’m not a fan of sunroofs tbh hence why I didn’t option one, but I did like how that option made the roof black. So I had mine wrapped in 3M high gloss black….

Here’s the results……

* the rear boot lid spoiler looks bigger in the photos, it’s actually more subtle in person…..

can you please take a couple measurements of the //M side fender badge, i have asked on so many threads and i cant get anyone to take a measurement for me, i bought the //M Badges in black including the side fender badge and i dont want to install anything until i get the correct placement and angle.

gar · 04-17-2024, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyTIDE

can you please take a couple measurements of the //M side fender badge, i have asked on so many threads and i cant get anyone to take a measurement for me, i bought the //M Badges in black including the side fender badge and i dont want to install anything until i get the correct placement and angle.

Hi Tommy!

If I were you I'd get som high resolution images from BMW Press Club and use them to make a template:

https://mediapool.bmwgroup.com/downl...actEvent=image

https://mediapool.bmwgroup.com/downl...actEvent=image

Chihuahua · 04-17-2024, 06:17 AM

Stunning.

tazyasin · 04-17-2024, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac545

Thought I’d start a thread to show/discuss any modifications…

I loved the look of the M Performance parts, but I didn’t think the carbon went well with the lots of gloss black (M60 specifically). Not to mention the huge price!

So I went for Maxton Design. Their front splitter and rear spoiler.

I’m not a fan of sunroofs tbh hence why I didn’t option one, but I did like how that option made the roof black. So I had mine wrapped in 3M high gloss black….

Here’s the results……

* the rear boot lid spoiler looks bigger in the photos, it’s actually more subtle in person…..

I have just ordered the full kit from Maxton, did you get it fitted by them or elsewhere, also what was the eta on the parts?

TommyTIDE · 04-17-2024, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gar

Hi Tommy!

If I were you I'd get som high resolution images from BMW Press Club and use them to make a template:

https://mediapool.bmwgroup.com/downl...actEvent=image

https://mediapool.bmwgroup.com/downl...actEvent=image

Those are some nice high-quality photos that I will use as my last resort, however I am trying to avoid having to scale it out, when it can be so simply measured by someone who has the car with the badge installed by the factory.

I am thinking of my approach which would be to use the rim to get the measurement of scale, once I figure that out I can use that to determine the placement.

TechDudeKC · 08-12-2024, 02:42 PM

Hey, I just wanted to follow-up and see if these pieces have held up for you since purchasing them. Any issues with the quality/durability since installation? Thanks!

Musti3000 · 08-12-2024, 04:13 PM

My two mods:
Spoiler
Felt Fabric in the door handle
Upcoming:
Interaction bar in the interior
Window Regulator Buttons from the Chinese g68 model

ProdigalSon · 08-15-2024, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OHV_44

Door sills. They were free.

Anybody have the part number to this one? I like just the plain BMW lettering I found the other two online haven't been able to find this one.

PvdH · 08-16-2024, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musti3000

My two mods:
Spoiler
Felt Fabric in the door handle
Upcoming:
Interaction bar in the interior
Window Regulator Buttons from the Chinese g68 model

Nice subtle changes!
What’s the difference with the Chinese G68 buttons?

paprmkr · 08-16-2024, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OHV_44

Not i5, so a little more subtle for me.
The M emblems on the side are now in black and door sills have been installed.
There will be black/white emblems and later winter wheels in black with red applications.

Love these wheels

BMWDavid · 08-19-2024, 04:14 PM

Red with the black accents suits the i5 so well. The build your own tool doesn’t capture how good the wheels look in person. Beautiful BMW!

playswcars · 08-19-2024, 04:16 PM

I'm normally not a fan of Maxton parts, but the front splitter for the G60 looks really good.

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