2013 550 Xdrive Modding Progress
In February I picked up a Space Grey / Cinnamon 550. I came out of a 2012 E350 4 Matic and although I had a great experience with MB products I was really hooked on the 550's looks and performance. This car strikes a great balance for me. It's my daily driver and I can play around with it enough to satisfy my habit. To date it's been the best performance sedan I've owned. I've been on the forum since the first week I got the car and have been looking at all of the great things you guys have done with your cars so I started taking the plunge almost immediately. I've uploaded pics and added the list so far. I've driven a Dinan Stage 3 car at my dealer and love it, but I think I'll keep the motor stock until I'm bored before I go there. The thing that I've had the toughest time with is the wheels. I love the HRE mono blocks and the MORR's but they are pricey and I live in the NYC metropolitan area and don't know if I want to deal with the road damage. I have the factory BMW wheel insurance and my dealer tells me that the policy will cover any factory wheels so I'm leaning towards factory BMW 356's in liquid black or a set of 20" M5 take off's (I'm not into the poser scene so I'm still not sure on these), but I'm not in a rush. I'm not lowering it either...NYC commute and front splitter add up to stock ride height for me.
Mods:
Painted front and rear reflectors.
Carbon Fiber Front Grills
Carbon Fiber Side Marker surrounds.
BMW Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler
BMW Carbon Fiber Front Splitter
BMW M Performance Rear Diffuser
US Millworks front license plate mount.
White Line Tails
I'm happy so far, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for all the help and advice!
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