New 2017 X4 M40i Owner Soon

ctdw · 12-24-2016, 07:31 PM

I installed the black kidney grills today...I actually modified the black grills and used the original ferric gray inserts since I thought the all black was a little too dark...

Also added the "M" fender badges...

m7mad · 12-26-2016, 04:32 AM

Good looking wheels. They look somewhat identical to my m6 replicas.

ctdw · 12-26-2016, 10:02 AM

Same two-tone finish, yours look good.

DBU · 12-26-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ctdw

I installed the black kidney grills today...I actually modified the black grills and used the original ferric gray inserts since I thought the all black was a little too dark...

Also added the "M" fender badges...

Grill looks great on your dark car. Nicely done!

+1 on the ///M fender badges. That was (also) my immediate mod.

Mightymaus · 01-30-2017, 12:43 AM

What a beautiful X4 M40i

nyalpine90 · 01-30-2017, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mightymaus

What a beautiful X4 M40i

+1

Mightymaus · 01-31-2017, 10:56 PM

That is a Sexy looking X4 M40i congrad's.

ctdw · 02-01-2017, 02:49 PM

Thanks for the feedback...planning my next modification now. I am thinking of going with 15mm spacers on front and back...not sure if I will wait until I swap the summer wheels back on or add them to my winter setup.

I have the summers wheels (original 20's) getting powder coated matte black now so they will be set for spring.

Frankrizzz · 02-03-2017, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ctdw

I ordered my X4 M40i about a week ago...here is the build...

Dark Graphite
Black Nevada
Brushed Aluminum
Cold Weather Package
Lighting Package
Technology Package
20" M Wheels
Apple CarPlay
Rear/Surround View Cam

They started building it on the 5th and it is due to be done on the 11th. How long does it normally take once it's done to get to the Northeast (CT)?

Looking forward to getting the car...and will post pictures once it's arrived.

Do you happen to be powder coating your wheels at a shop in NY?

ctdw · 02-03-2017, 09:24 PM

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Do you happen to be powder coating your wheels at a shop in NY?

Yes.

Frankrizzz · 02-03-2017, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ctdw

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Originally Posted by Frankrizzz

Do you happen to be powder coating your wheels at a shop in NY?

Yes.

Small world, I asked you about your wheels when I was leaving proformance. You picked the best place to powder coat them. I just did mine gloss black and love them.

FSociety · 02-04-2017, 12:00 AM

Where you guys go? Rates? Turn-around time?

ctdw · 02-04-2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankrizzz

Small world, I asked you about your wheels when I was leaving proformance. You picked the best place to powder coat them. I just did mine gloss black and love them.

I remember, it is a small world. I will be picking them up later next week. I have only heard good things about Proformance so I am looking forward to seeing them.

ctdw · 02-04-2017, 01:58 PM

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Where you guys go? Rates? Turn-around time?

Proformance Industries in New Rochelle. I think the rate is dependent on wheel and finish but they were in the ballpark of other local places. They have a great reputation which was important since I don't want to ruin my factory wheels.

I think the normal turnaround time is 2-3 days.

Frankrizzz · 02-05-2017, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ctdw

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Originally Posted by Frankrizzz

Small world, I asked you about your wheels when I was leaving proformance. You picked the best place to powder coat them. I just did mine gloss black and love them.

I remember, it is a small world. I will be picking them up later next week. I have only heard good things about Proformance so I am looking forward to seeing them.

I've been going to them for a couple of years now and I've experienced nothing but the highest quality service. You get what you pay for. Good luck and be sure to post some pics!

ctdw · 02-19-2017, 04:49 PM

Picked up my wheels this week...like the color and finish...

FSociety · 02-20-2017, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ctdw

Picked up my wheels this week...like the color and finish...

Looks like Satin Black ? Very nice

I'm considering doing Gloss/Wet black if I do Powder Coat it.

ctdw · 02-20-2017, 05:46 AM

It's Proformance's matte black. It has a little more shine then some other matte blacks I have seen. The only concern with gloss black wheels is they will show more scratches from cleaning. I had that with a previous car and also notice it on my M3 replicas.

Mightymaus · 04-12-2017, 04:15 AM

That gloss coat makes it look like the paint is wet is so shinny, very nice.

I've ordered the same ext. color as you, but with a white leather interior.
- Harmon Sound system.
- Cold weather package.
- I don't care for the driving assist so I didn't apply that to the order. It works great, but not for me.
- A lot of other options too.
Going to be a few months...

ctdw · 04-14-2017, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mightymaus

That gloss coat makes it look like the paint is wet is so shinny, very nice.

I've ordered the same ext. color as you, but with a white leather interior.
- Harmon Sound system.
- Cold weather package.
- I don't care for the driving assist so I didn't apply that to the order. It works great, but not for me.
- A lot of other options too.
Going to be a few months...

Please post some pics when you get it.

Mightymaus · 04-22-2017, 02:39 AM

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Please post some pics when you get it.

Its going to be sometime before I get the X4

, but I will.

ctdw · 05-18-2017, 12:52 PM

I put the summer wheels on a few weeks ago...here they are with the new finish...

I will be putting spacers on this weekend or next depending on when they arrive. I am going with 17.5mm in the rear and 12.5mm in the front. Will post another picture when done.

12-24-2016, 07:31 PM	#23
ctdw Second Lieutenant 124 Rep 208 Posts Drives: M5C (F90) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I installed the black kidney grills today...I actually modified the black grills and used the original ferric gray inserts since I thought the all black was a little too dark... Also added the "M" fender badges...
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ctdw Second Lieutenant 124 Rep 208 Posts Drives: M5C (F90) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback...planning my next modification now. I am thinking of going with 15mm spacers on front and back...not sure if I will wait until I swap the summer wheels back on or add them to my winter setup. I have the summers wheels (original 20's) getting powder coated matte black now so they will be set for spring.
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ctdw Second Lieutenant 124 Rep 208 Posts Drives: M5C (F90) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	It's Proformance's matte black. It has a little more shine then some other matte blacks I have seen. The only concern with gloss black wheels is they will show more scratches from cleaning. I had that with a previous car and also notice it on my M3 replicas. Last edited by ctdw; 02-20-2017 at 07:46 AM..
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ctdw Second Lieutenant 124 Rep 208 Posts Drives: M5C (F90) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I put the summer wheels on a few weeks ago...here they are with the new finish... I will be putting spacers on this weekend or next depending on when they arrive. I am going with 17.5mm in the rear and 12.5mm in the front. Will post another picture when done.
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