2 Month Update

xDrive35i · 10-10-2011, 03:13 PM

Hi all!

I've had my X3 for about two months now, and I love it. It drives great, it feels great, it's comfortable, I love everything about it.

I still experience some cabin shudder that I know I shouldn't over bumps, and of course there's the steering rack creak/clunk from the front left over more elevated road changes, but I'm learning to live with it. The software update for the RPM issue should be out soon, and I'm excited to be done with that. The 309s look fantastic, and the interior is still stunning. I will say, Black Sapphire is a bitch to keep clean, and my garagemen are struggling to find ways to not leave streaks when washing. Still looks mean, though.

I included a few pics. There's a great one of the corona LEDs. Click here for more photos.

Bustofa · 10-10-2011, 03:20 PM

Still looking good! Nice pic of the coronas.

sfax · 10-10-2011, 03:52 PM

Looking good Judd. The first photo looks like it could be a scale model X3

Nice coronas. Shame about those orange indicators you're lumbered with in the US

tank531 · 10-10-2011, 03:58 PM

1st pic is great - a movie set

xDrive35i · 10-10-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

Looking good Judd. The first photo looks like it could be a scale model X3

Nice coronas. Shame about those orange indicators you're lumbered with in the US

Why I oughtta....

fedinand · 10-10-2011, 04:10 PM

Still looks great!

tagz · 10-10-2011, 04:27 PM

Looks stunning!

Want the thrill · 10-10-2011, 05:03 PM

Let us know when you get the software update for the RPM's. Nice pics!

Dukat · 10-10-2011, 05:06 PM

Sorry for the problems you're having. Glad you're still loving it. Looks great.

LEDZEP · 10-10-2011, 06:57 PM

I feel your pain bro on the Black Sapphire. Our X5 is B.S. and it is a constant battle. Any black is, really. I only hand wash, and only in shade... then I use a gel blade to remove the larger puddles from the roof, hood, etc. and towel dry with a waffle pattern microfiber and I use spray-on wax in the process. The spray-on wax makes drying much easier, makes your towel last longer before becoming saturated, and buffs to a nice streak and spot free shine.

Of course, including the wheels and tires, it takes me every bit of 3 hours to do each vehicle. But the Alpine White is SOOOO much easier.

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Cabin shudder? I experience some nasty shudder on certain stretches of freeway that I drive regularly. Areas where there is some washboarding, but not intense, produces an annoying "jitter" that I've attributed to the wheels/tires being low on meat. Never experienced it in my E90 with ZSP, and the profile of the tire was a bit lower than the 19" on the X3. Don't feel it at all in the X5 with 19" wheels - though they are a larger overall diameter with more meat in the tire.

Le Chef · 10-10-2011, 08:43 PM

Nice shots! you need to get both sets of neighbors with X3's out there for a few shots.

Beyu · 10-10-2011, 10:02 PM

Nice pics

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfax

Nice coronas. Shame about those orange indicators you're lumbered with in the US

No kidding; Because of those ugly orange indicators I don't turn on the headlights until I can no longer see the dashboard.

Enjoying those ominous angel eyes as long as I can

xDrive35i · 10-10-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Le Chef

Nice shots! you need to get both sets of neighbors with X3's out there for a few shots.

Don't forget the third neighbor! Although the 308s might weigh down the shoot. :/

walendvay · 10-11-2011, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by juddholland

I still experience some cabin shudder that I know I shouldn't over bumps, and of course there's the steering rack creak/clunk from the front left over more elevated road changes, but I'm learning to live with it.

Click here for more photos.

+1 for the noise in the left side of the car. Especially over washboarded roads. The right side is as tight as can be.

xDrive35i · 10-11-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by walendvay

+1 for the noise in the left side of the car. Especially over washboarded roads. The right side is as tight as can be.

It was difficult to identify at first, because it's almost a normal sound, but with more of a metallic clunk. I've had it on both of my F25s. I've heard reports that everyone with Dynamic Damper Control has or will experience the noise. It's the reason my first X3 was lemoned, but now with this one there's nothing I can really do, unless I want to demand an entirely different model altogether (which I might do if the RPM issue isn't updated soon). I hope BMW figures this out.

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xDrive35i Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,781 Posts Drives: Porsche Macan S Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	2 Month Update Hi all! I've had my X3 for about two months now, and I love it. It drives great, it feels great, it's comfortable, I love everything about it. I still experience some cabin shudder that I know I shouldn't over bumps, and of course there's the steering rack creak/clunk from the front left over more elevated road changes, but I'm learning to live with it. The software update for the RPM issue should be out soon, and I'm excited to be done with that. The 309s look fantastic, and the interior is still stunning. I will say, Black Sapphire is a bitch to keep clean, and my garagemen are struggling to find ways to not leave streaks when washing. Still looks mean, though. I included a few pics. There's a great one of the corona LEDs. Click here for more photos. Attached Images
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sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Looking good Judd. The first photo looks like it could be a scale model X3 Nice coronas. Shame about those orange indicators you're lumbered with in the US __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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