Melbourne Red X3 LCI photo shoot

scott@bmwhn · 07-22-2015, 01:16 PM

With a new addition to the family last August it was time to start considering a more "utilitarian" vehicle. Initially I thought the X1 would fill this roll so we replaced my wife's aging IS250 with a Sportline Sdrive28i. Although it handles its tasks accordingly, it really is a just a E91 with a lift and I decided something a little larger would be in the cards when it came time to replace my F30.

Fast-forward to February when my sales advisor informed me that they had a 6-month pull ahead offer on my F30, I got to work on the bmwusa.com configurator. My initial plans (pre-baby) were to replace the F30 with the 328d Wagon or possibly a 4er GC but the X1 technically fits the Wagon roll and I wanted something larger so the GC was out as well, enter the X3.

If you look at all my previous BMWs its quite evident that I don't leave any of them stock, so planning all of the mods typically takes place before I even order the car since this also plays a big part into spec'ing the car and what MSRP I need to aim for

. I decided on the sdrive28i in part because lower price point allowed me to get all the options I wanted with room for mods.

I was happy when they added Melbourne Red to the LCI color palette so I already knew that was going to be my exterior color. What I was really excited for was the special interior "Ivory/black w/red contrast stitching" since I knew this would pair beautifully with the MPerformance interior trim that I planned to add after delivery (since its not a factory option).

The car arrived towards the end of March and within a couple weeks all the mods were completed. I prefer getting everything done all at once so I can just enjoy the car rather than making it an ongoing project.

Mod list:
Mperformance grills w/ paint matched surround rings
Mperformance CF mirror caps
Mperformance Interior trim
Mperformance shifter trim
Mperformance pedals
Mperformance floor mats
Fender accents painted black
Exhaust tips powder-coated black
Turn signal bulbs replaced with OE chromatic bulbs
K40 RL200i w/ Defuser G5 laser protection
AC Schnitzer front splitters
AC Schnitzer Rear spoiler
Roof wrapped in black Vinyl
20% tint
H&R sport springs
21" BMW style 312 powder coated a matte burnt bronze color (this was experimental and wound up being darker than planned, thus it appears to be matte black in most lights)

So I was finally able to get around to doing a photoshoot with my friend (also named Scott) this past weekend, but I couldn't get the interior cleaned up before these photos so those are coming soon. Enjoy (the wheel shot was taken on my phone and enhanced to try and capture the true color fyi)

atrueb · 07-23-2015, 08:50 AM

Sweet ride👍

gIzzE · 07-23-2015, 10:15 AM

Really nice!!

Presario · 07-23-2015, 07:25 PM

Damn Scott, very well done! Love everything about it, especially the ACS stuff as I'm an old school BMW tuner kind of guy. I too just picked up an X3 for my wife so I can wait to start modding. The LCI X3 looks so good!

SQP · 07-24-2015, 04:08 PM

Good Job! More Pics please...

jonsc · 07-24-2015, 08:19 PM

Looks amazing! Where did you get the AC Schnitzer splitters? Been looking for them since I got my car..

Bimar · 07-25-2015, 12:15 AM

Looks menacing some interior photos please. Dual exhaust would make it killer!

pookguy · 07-29-2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jonsc

Looks amazing! Where did you get the AC Schnitzer splitters? Been looking for them since I got my car..

Me too...can't seem to find the LCI splitter?

pookguy · 07-29-2015, 01:30 PM

Can we get a better shot of the painted fender accent? I'm thinking of doing this as well.

scott@bmwhn · 07-31-2015, 09:52 AM

One of my suppliers has a line on ACS, when I ordered mine they just had a shipment of the splitters arrive in the US so I was able to get them pretty quick. I'll check to see if he has anymore on hand.

I'll try and get some more pics this weekend

-Scott

PARTS@STBMW · 07-31-2015, 11:23 AM

Fantastic. Well done!!

pookguy · 07-31-2015, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott@bmwhn

One of my suppliers has a line on ACS, when I ordered mine they just had a shipment of the splitters arrive in the US so I was able to get them pretty quick. I'll check to see if he has anymore on hand.

I'll try and get some more pics this weekend

-Scott

That'd be awesome. I was trying to find the ACS front lip for the X4 but no one seems to have it in stock.

SQP · 08-13-2015, 09:55 AM

Are you happy with the H&R Springs? Do you have Dynamic Damper Control on Board?

scott@bmwhn · 08-13-2015, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pookguy

That'd be awesome. I was trying to find the ACS front lip for the X4 but no one seems to have it in stock.

My supplier was out of stock as well but he should have more on hand by now. $550 shipped PM me for more details

The suspension and overall ride quality has remained very compliant and well dampened considering the H&R springs and 21" wheels...and it doesn't even have DDC.

-Scott

F06msportmia · 09-05-2015, 08:05 PM

Well done!

that's a properly modded x3.

EMJ · 09-07-2015, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pookguy

Can we get a better shot of the painted fender accent? I'm thinking of doing this as well.

Yes. Can we see the Fender Accents closer. Thinks it's a great touch! Nice looking X3!

ObsidianX · 09-10-2015, 12:10 AM

What sizes are the rims and tires?

SQP · 09-12-2015, 11:10 AM

http://www.leebmann24.de/bmw-komplet...110445513.html

DriverF25 · 09-12-2015, 06:52 PM

Wow nice looking X3.
Stunning color, usually I do not like red but it suits the X3 lines.

Andy_o · 09-17-2015, 04:47 AM

Fantastic colour .. Full stop

Looks amazing on f30 and X3

3002 tii · 10-21-2015, 08:09 AM

Best looking X hands down! I just wish Koni or Billstein provided shocks for lower than stock springs

FSociety · 10-28-2015, 05:45 PM

Def best Melbourne Red out there!
What size of tires you went with ?

07-22-2015, 01:16 PM	#1
scott@bmwhn Major 132 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: Msport X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	Melbourne Red X3 LCI photo shoot With a new addition to the family last August it was time to start considering a more "utilitarian" vehicle. Initially I thought the X1 would fill this roll so we replaced my wife's aging IS250 with a Sportline Sdrive28i. Although it handles its tasks accordingly, it really is a just a E91 with a lift and I decided something a little larger would be in the cards when it came time to replace my F30. Fast-forward to February when my sales advisor informed me that they had a 6-month pull ahead offer on my F30, I got to work on the bmwusa.com configurator. My initial plans (pre-baby) were to replace the F30 with the 328d Wagon or possibly a 4er GC but the X1 technically fits the Wagon roll and I wanted something larger so the GC was out as well, enter the X3. If you look at all my previous BMWs its quite evident that I don't leave any of them stock, so planning all of the mods typically takes place before I even order the car since this also plays a big part into spec'ing the car and what MSRP I need to aim for . I decided on the sdrive28i in part because lower price point allowed me to get all the options I wanted with room for mods. I was happy when they added Melbourne Red to the LCI color palette so I already knew that was going to be my exterior color. What I was really excited for was the special interior "Ivory/black w/red contrast stitching" since I knew this would pair beautifully with the MPerformance interior trim that I planned to add after delivery (since its not a factory option). The car arrived towards the end of March and within a couple weeks all the mods were completed. I prefer getting everything done all at once so I can just enjoy the car rather than making it an ongoing project. Mod list: Mperformance grills w/ paint matched surround rings Mperformance CF mirror caps Mperformance Interior trim Mperformance shifter trim Mperformance pedals Mperformance floor mats Fender accents painted black Exhaust tips powder-coated black Turn signal bulbs replaced with OE chromatic bulbs K40 RL200i w/ Defuser G5 laser protection AC Schnitzer front splitters AC Schnitzer Rear spoiler Roof wrapped in black Vinyl 20% tint H&R sport springs 21" BMW style 312 powder coated a matte burnt bronze color (this was experimental and wound up being darker than planned, thus it appears to be matte black in most lights) So I was finally able to get around to doing a photoshoot with my friend (also named Scott) this past weekend, but I couldn't get the interior cleaned up before these photos so those are coming soon. Enjoy (the wheel shot was taken on my phone and enhanced to try and capture the true color fyi) Attached Images __________________ 03' 525iT stick, 22' 530i Previous: 20' X3 M40i, 19' 740i Msport, 17' 430i GC, 15' Msport X3 28i, 15' Sportline X1 28i, 13' Msport 328i, 09' Msport 335i, 07' Msport 335i
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scott@bmwhn Major 132 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: Msport X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	One of my suppliers has a line on ACS, when I ordered mine they just had a shipment of the splitters arrive in the US so I was able to get them pretty quick. I'll check to see if he has anymore on hand. I'll try and get some more pics this weekend -Scott __________________ 03' 525iT stick, 22' 530i Previous: 20' X3 M40i, 19' 740i Msport, 17' 430i GC, 15' Msport X3 28i, 15' Sportline X1 28i, 13' Msport 328i, 09' Msport 335i, 07' Msport 335i
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