New X3 35i owner, couple ?s

Kuch335 · 10-26-2018, 12:04 PM

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Picked up this beauty for the wife yesterday. N54 & N55 in the garage now

Probably will keep the mods light on this one, anyone using the MHD tuner on an X3? I use it on the 335 but that's a custom tune for a FBO setup, wondering how well the X3 will behave with a Stage 1. What about the xHP tranny tune? Worth it on these? Any other suggestions for light/simple mods, common issues to watch out for, etc. Already know about the water pump and getting that replaced soon. Thanks!

________ · 10-26-2018, 01:54 PM

Nice car, congrats. I use MHD on my N55 but not on the X3. It's good... lol

Cheers

doodlebro · 10-26-2018, 03:30 PM

BM3 is also a solid platform. Ditch the run flats though.

xHP tune isn't ready for these cars if it's the 8 speed. If it's the 6 then go for it.

E90705 · 10-26-2018, 04:07 PM

FBO n55 mhd stage 2+ can't imagine driving it on anything less than that. Pretty smooth. XHP releases this year which is really soon. (8at)

E90705 · 10-26-2018, 04:44 PM

Wgosma · 10-26-2018, 06:52 PM

VERY nice car! Best of luck....one thought: you might remove the 'X3" (debadge), clearly personal preference but IMO it make for a cleaner looking ride.

Bill

TheCoolX3 · 10-26-2018, 09:08 PM

I am BM3 stage 2 and I love it. No complaints, driveline holds the power effortlessly.

Kuch335 · 10-26-2018, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Wgosma

VERY nice car! Best of luck....one thought: you might remove the 'X3" (debadge), clearly personal preference but IMO it make for a cleaner looking ride.

Bill

Good idea, will match the 335 then

Kuch335 · 10-26-2018, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCoolX3

I am BM3 stage 2 and I love it. No complaints, driveline holds the power effortlessly.

They have a tune for 2011 models? What's the FTP Pipes and Bimmer Code in your Sig?

TheCoolX3 · 10-27-2018, 01:04 PM

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They have a tune for 2011 models? What's the FTP Pipes and Bimmer Code in your Sig?

Bootmod3 is a tune for all F chassis cars (X3 is F25).

FTP is a company that makes an aluminum charge pipe and boost pipe for the x3 with n55. I'd highly recommend purchasing. The stock charge pipe sometimes explodes at WOT on stock tune. Running higher boost with a tune, it will definitely kaboom.

Bimmer code is a simple app you can use to change around and toggle different configurations in the car. For example, some of the things I did with bimmer code: I brightened the Angel Eyes, added Rolls Royce bongs and warning sounds, and made the turn signals show up in the HUD. Nothing Earth shattering but just little cool features.

rirrgang · 10-29-2018, 10:02 AM

Very nice indeed. I also have white and those 308 wheels. Good luck with it. I just clicked over 70k this weekend. Other than some minor trim bits and the LED Boards, I've nothing to complain about. And yes. Get rid of those run flats. That's next on my list

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Kuch335 2007 335i E92 44 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 TiAg, 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: OH iTrader: (4)	New X3 35i owner, couple ?s Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Picked up this beauty for the wife yesterday. N54 & N55 in the garage now Probably will keep the mods light on this one, anyone using the MHD tuner on an X3? I use it on the 335 but that's a custom tune for a FBO setup, wondering how well the X3 will behave with a Stage 1. What about the xHP tranny tune? Worth it on these? Any other suggestions for light/simple mods, common issues to watch out for, etc. Already know about the water pump and getting that replaced soon. Thanks! Attached Images __________________ 2007 335i E92 AT - MHD E85 Flash, xHP Stage 3 , MR5 Intake, VRSF DPs, VRSF 7in FMIC, ER CP, Fuel-It Stage 1, RB PCV, UUC Corsa Exhaust, BL R8 Coils, Sachs SRE Coilovers, M3 Control Arms, H&R Sway, BA Diff Lock, MDF Scoops, Tint, CF Hood, Mini Battery :: 2011 X3 xDrive 35i - MHD Stage 1, Alum Charge Pipe
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________ ________ 4159 Rep 2,301 Posts Drives: ________ Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: ________ iTrader: (0)	Nice car, congrats. I use MHD on my N55 but not on the X3. It's good... lol Cheers
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doodlebro Lieutenant 121 Rep 470 Posts Drives: '17 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Denver iTrader: (1)	BM3 is also a solid platform. Ditch the run flats though. xHP tune isn't ready for these cars if it's the 8 speed. If it's the 6 then go for it. __________________ Current mods Rockford Fosgate P3 // JBL MS-A5001 // MiniDSP Ultra Racing Strut Brace // AFe Pro Dry S // PS2 // Custom Inlet // DV+ // FTP Boost Pipes // VRSF Race IC // VRSF Downpipe // ECUTek Protune @ 5280'
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E90705 First Lieutenant 127 Rep 383 Posts Drives: E90/F25 M-sport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Central iTrader: (0)	FBO n55 mhd stage 2+ can't imagine driving it on anything less than that. Pretty smooth. XHP releases this year which is really soon. (8at)
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Wgosma Lieutenant Colonel 806 Rep 1,901 Posts Drives: 2012 F25 X3 28i (N52) Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Northern Nevada iTrader: (0)	VERY nice car! Best of luck....one thought: you might remove the 'X3" (debadge), clearly personal preference but IMO it make for a cleaner looking ride. Bill
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rirrgang New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 x35i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: San Jose, Ca. iTrader: (0)	Very nice indeed. I also have white and those 308 wheels. Good luck with it. I just clicked over 70k this weekend. Other than some minor trim bits and the LED Boards, I've nothing to complain about. And yes. Get rid of those run flats. That's next on my list
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