M3This

I purchased all the parts from Crevier BMW in Santa Ana, CA.

The parts cost about $2200, but then I also had to buy PDC sensors and sensor harness which was about another $800.00

That didnt include the Mirrors or Mirror Glass, they where about $1,000

M3This

Its at BMW right now getting programing done as with the removal of fog lights comes errors on your dash and I wanted to make sure the car was 100%

If I get it back this afternoon Ill try and shoot some shots tonight.

olivierfm

Beautiful Car!! Well Done!!! Can't wait to see more pics...

Any thoughts on the M style side skirts and rear bumper? That would really finish it off. How is the ride with the 20" wheels? I have a 08 Touring as well (pretty stock) and I am looking to do a similar but smaller project (wheels and tires + M body kit)... I added a ultraracing strut tower brace on it (it is a really tight fit over the air box) but it makes a real difference upfront - good investment.

M3This

Nice to know ... I was looking for a strut bar but couldnt find one for the Wagon ... is your a XI? as I dont know if that affects it or not.

M3This

Got a couple of better shots last night ... I should have waited a little longer as the sun wasnt set enough and they came out a little "hot/bright"

BMW-ALPINA

Your wagon is SICK!!

355dreamer

Looks great. I might have missed it, but why didn't you change the side skirts?

olivierfm

Yes mine is an XI. All the models sold in the US were XI models with the large sunroof (unfortunately). The wagon has the same front end as the non wagon, the problem is more with the engine size and finding the right strut bar that fits over it. The twin turbo motor's (N54) air box is often in the way. The ultraracing strut is specified for the 530 engine and smaller, but it will fit ours. It is a real tight fit, I used some spacers to help clear the air box, but it rubs a bit. I don't think it is a problem. I modified the negative ground (red cap) so that it just slides off (not hinged). Until someone else comes up with a strut brace that fits the 535 engine (N54), that was the best I could find. The bar is very rigid with no moving parts to it. It definitely helped strengthen the front end.

How is the ride on the 20"'s?

M3This

More pics ...

M3This

Ride with the 20s isnt a big deal at all. A little more vibration in the steering and slightly stiffer over bumps, but Im also on KWs at the lowest setting in the fronts.

Ill have to check out that strut bar as thats my big gripe about the car still, I would like to stiffen it up a little more up front.