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Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics Yesterday, 04:50 PM
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Posted By matowi
Awesome!

Awesome!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Drivetrain, Tuning Modifications Yesterday, 04:38 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,375
Posted By matowi
I would…

I would…
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics Yesterday, 04:33 PM
Replies: 538
Views: 74,314
Posted By matowi
More pics!! The teaser looks good :)

More pics!! The teaser looks good :)
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 03-12-2025, 12:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,291
Posted By matowi
I will pick up my car tomorrow from the dealer...

I will pick up my car tomorrow from the dealer (got called in for brake service, ended up with new pads&rotors in the rear, likely they'll replace the fronts as well)

As part of the check-up, they...
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 03-12-2025, 10:14 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 74,314
Posted By matowi
Went to an authorised shop (dealer) to check my...

Went to an authorised shop (dealer) to check my brakes, which gave a slight vibration when stopping

Had rear brakes replaced (rotors+pads) under warranty
Had a mandatory brake software reinstall...
Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension, Brakes, Chassis 03-11-2025, 10:57 AM
Replies: 461
Views: 266,513
Posted By matowi
Hi :) OEM widths and diameter, so 9.5x22...

Hi :)

OEM widths and diameter, so 9.5x22 upfront and 10.5x22 in the rear

Offsets are the same front and rear: ET 25

This „should” mimic using 12mm spacers up front and 18mm spacers in the...
Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension, Brakes, Chassis 03-11-2025, 02:28 AM
Replies: 461
Views: 266,513
Posted By matowi
Oh, so nice! Great looking set up! (Though,...

Oh, so nice! Great looking set up!

(Though, admittedly, I may be biased in my appreciation of this look… I’ll be putting identical wheels on mine in about a month ;)

The wheels are already...
Forum: General BMW M5 (G90 / G99) Discussion 03-07-2025, 09:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,442
Posted By matowi
Yes, indeed

Yes, indeed
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 03-07-2025, 01:18 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,546
Posted By matowi
Yep, the X3 is not too bad The render you...

Yep, the X3 is not too bad

The render you showed earlier seems to have a bit more pronounced arches, but that may be down to paint / light / image processing

Let’s see

Thx!
Forum: General BMW M5 (G90 / G99) Discussion 03-07-2025, 01:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,442
Posted By matowi
If they’re called „light alloy”, then most likely...

If they’re called „light alloy”, then most likely they’re not forged. For g8x platform, BMW directly says „forged” wheels
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 03-06-2025, 12:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,546
Posted By matowi
Same ^^^ I really can’t get myself to see...

Same ^^^

I really can’t get myself to see anything attractive in how the wheel arches are executed in this design
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 03-06-2025, 11:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 791
Posted By matowi
I’m really sorry to be right in this instance…...

I’m really sorry to be right in this instance… the fake sounds and the real lack of any genuine acoustic character really bother me about the M60i (just mind that I have a European spec with the OPF...
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 03-05-2025, 03:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 791
Posted By matowi
It’s the iconic sounds option tricking you to...

It’s the iconic sounds option tricking you to believe there are burbles. My car (MY2024 M60i) doesn’t have any. They appear in the cabin when I toggle the iconic sounds options “on”. I hate being...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Drivetrain, Tuning Modifications 03-05-2025, 01:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 130
Posted By matowi
Go for it! And please do post clips when done

Go for it! And please do post clips when done
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 03-03-2025, 12:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,546
Posted By matowi
It’s just guessing at this point, and I see two...

It’s just guessing at this point, and I see two routes

1) BMW indeed users the upcoming X5 to be the “Neue Klasse” standard bearer alongside the new 3-series. This is my base scenario (which I had...
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 03-03-2025, 12:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,784
Posted By matowi
I mean when you open the CarPlay view and tap the...

I mean when you open the CarPlay view and tap the Waze map to open on full screen (no additional panels showing on the side). In that mode you will get the police/bad weather/potholes and other...
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 03-03-2025, 06:13 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,546
Posted By matowi
My guess is we know very well how the overall...

My guess is we know very well how the overall shape and lines are going to work out

Just plug the X5 into the progression from XM through the new X3 down to the current X1. They all follow a very...
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 03-03-2025, 06:08 AM
Replies: 538
Views: 74,314
Posted By matowi
Nice! ^^^

Nice! ^^^
Forum: General BMW M5 (G90 / G99) Discussion 03-02-2025, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 938
Posted By matowi
Not everyone’s cup of tea. Definitely not mine

Not everyone’s cup of tea. Definitely not mine
Forum: Photos, Videos, Build Journals 03-02-2025, 06:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 639
Posted By matowi
Enjoy!

Enjoy!
Forum: Photos, Videos, Build Journals 03-02-2025, 06:36 AM
Replies: 4,261
Views: 1,493,490
Posted By matowi
That green ^^^ is so awesome. Great choice!

That green ^^^ is so awesome. Great choice!
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 03-02-2025, 06:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 534
Posted By matowi
:lol:

:lol:
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 03-02-2025, 06:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,784
Posted By matowi
I needed to enter a route for Waze to show up in...

I needed to enter a route for Waze to show up in the cluster. Without active directions, the cluster shows native BMW maps

Also, the notification prompts (like accidents, police, potholes) only...
Forum: General BMW M5 (G90 / G99) Discussion 03-01-2025, 06:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,919
Posted By matowi
Yes, correct. I made a reference to the article...

Yes, correct. I made a reference to the article which said this specific wheel design starts with 17” wheels which cost $8900 per set
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 03-01-2025, 04:46 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 18,787
Posted By matowi
Silence here. No update available, still running...

Silence here. No update available, still running 07.2024
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 02-28-2025, 03:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,066
Posted By matowi
Go with black. It will be slightly matte, rather...

Go with black. It will be slightly matte, rather than gloss (pre-LCI was gloss)

Here’s a pic
Forum: General BMW M5 (G90 / G99) Discussion 02-28-2025, 11:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,919
Posted By matowi
Another way to look at it is that you could get...

Another way to look at it is that you could get two sets of wheels (summer / winter) from other manufacturers for not much more. With same quality (or at least that’s what I’m telling myself, as I...
Forum: Photos, Videos, Build Journals 02-28-2025, 07:14 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,848
Posted By matowi
For the interested geeks among you, the wheels...

For the interested geeks among you, the wheels are in OEM sizes, i.e. 9.5x22 up front and 10.5x22 inch in the rear

The front wheels weigh 11.7kgs (26 lbs) and the rears came in at 11.8kgs (26.2...
Forum: Photos, Videos, Build Journals 02-28-2025, 06:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,848
Posted By matowi
My new wheels reached the installer Here's...

My new wheels reached the installer

Here's the unboxing video (https://youtu.be/nZ8g00o071U) and a quick glance-over (https://youtube.com/shorts/poiw2jVcSWU?feature=share)

I'm loving 'em :love:
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 02-25-2025, 01:25 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,332
Posted By matowi
Agree, I’m irresistible and it just tells me how...

Agree, I’m irresistible and it just tells me how much it’ll miss me during the 30 seconds I’m gone

:lol:
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