BMW X3 Forum
BMW X3 Forum
Welcome to the ultimate BMW X3 community.
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-08-2013, 08:26 AM   #1
damavr
New Member
1
Rep
17
Posts

Drives: 2013 BMW X3 28i M
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Toledo, OH

iTrader: (0)

Smile Waiting on Car need some pics

Waiting for the car to come in and I have been collecting small things to install before the car gets here.

I am considering a rear bumper top protector. Has anyone installed one of this and have any pics to share?

Also considering the exhaust tips, but not sure how the m sport package is configured so will probably wait for those.

Here is a list of the small things I purchased, can wait until the cars get in so I can put them on:
BMW tire valves
Coding cable and software
BMW sun visor
WeatherTech floor mats
Chrome door edge guard trim molding
BMW license plate frame and BMW screw covers
European light switch (so I can turn the rear fog lights)
iPhone 4 Snap in adapter
BMW 3rd brake light decal
Carbon fiber roundel
BMW multifunction cargo mat
Led interior package
M pedals
BMW USB cigarette lighter charger

Hum, seems I'm forgetting something, I will keep an updated list and take pics when the car gets here and I install these.
Appreciate 0
      01-08-2013, 11:06 AM   #2
Chitown-Irish
Second Lieutenant
Chitown-Irish's Avatar
United_States
15
Rep
292
Posts

Drives: 11 X3 xDrive35i
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Orland Park, IL

iTrader: (0)

What color is your new vehicle? Chrome edge guards, really?

Where did you get your BMW license plate frame with BMW screw covers and
BMW 3rd brake light decal?
__________________
2011 X3 xDrive35i F25 (CPO) Space Grey/Black Leather, Packages: Premium, Cold Weather, BMW Apps, Sirius and Technology. BMW CCA Member (WindyCity Chapter). Former cars: 06 750i E65 (CPO) 07 E90 335i (bought used but had problematic iDrive so sold it to get 7-series)

Last edited by Chitown-Irish; 01-08-2013 at 11:13 AM..
Appreciate 0
      01-08-2013, 12:17 PM   #3
damavr
New Member
1
Rep
17
Posts

Drives: 2013 BMW X3 28i M
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Toledo, OH

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chitown-Irish View Post
What color is your new vehicle? Chrome edge guards, really?

Where did you get your BMW license plate frame with BMW screw covers and
BMW 3rd brake light decal?

I know I am not sure about the chrome edge will look but the color of the car is titanium silver as in the link so it maybe ok. http://www.ebay.com/itm/310518717739...84.m1497.l2648

I bought the license plate BMW screws and 3rd brake decal from ebay also.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300800428050...84.m1497.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170959743314...84.m1497.l2648
Appreciate 0
      01-08-2013, 02:42 PM   #4
Chitown-Irish
Second Lieutenant
Chitown-Irish's Avatar
United_States
15
Rep
292
Posts

Drives: 11 X3 xDrive35i
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Orland Park, IL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by damavr View Post
I know I am not sure about the chrome edge will look but the color of the car is titanium silver as in the link so it maybe ok. http://www.ebay.com/itm/310518717739...84.m1497.l2648

I bought the license plate BMW screws and 3rd brake decal from ebay also.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300800428050...84.m1497.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170959743314...84.m1497.l2648
Thanks for the info.

IMHO, I would skip the door edge guards. If you go with them then be careful not to scratch the paint as it may lead to rust. I am old enough to remember door edge guards being a very popular mod and seeing a lot of rusty doors but that was before the paints and rust prevention we have today.
__________________
2011 X3 xDrive35i F25 (CPO) Space Grey/Black Leather, Packages: Premium, Cold Weather, BMW Apps, Sirius and Technology. BMW CCA Member (WindyCity Chapter). Former cars: 06 750i E65 (CPO) 07 E90 335i (bought used but had problematic iDrive so sold it to get 7-series)
Appreciate 0
      01-08-2013, 03:04 PM   #5
damavr
New Member
1
Rep
17
Posts

Drives: 2013 BMW X3 28i M
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Toledo, OH

iTrader: (0)

I have the 3M invisible ones on my Infiniti and they work pretty good, I make go that route instead of these, just need something to protect the edge knowing how the kids and the wife open the doors :-)
Appreciate 0
      01-09-2013, 07:34 AM   #6
damavr
New Member
1
Rep
17
Posts

Drives: 2013 BMW X3 28i M
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Toledo, OH

iTrader: (0)

Found pictures of 2 different ones, any opinions or anyone that has used either ?




Appreciate 0
      01-09-2013, 07:55 AM   #7
faztaz
08 X3 6spd
28
Rep
112
Posts

Drives: 13 X3 35i MSport
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

I personally like the look of the stainless steel (matches the sills for the Mtech package) but it should also cover the lip of the bumper.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:12 PM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST