Newly Acquired F25 LCI M Sport

JJR4884 · 10-11-2020, 06:58 PM

Greetings All

New to the X3 but certainly not new to BMW (04 E46 and a 16 F32.) The girlfriend snagged a 17 Space Gray F25 M Sport (N20) unexpectedly today so I'm on to a new project with some tasteful mods since I'm done with my other two cars.

Needless to say, mods for the X3 are relatively non existent compare to what you can get for the 3/4 series.

Going with gloss black single slat kidneys. After a quick search the M Performance ones are the same price as aftermarket so I'll probably order those soon.

Are there any companies that make a nice front lip/splitter? I have the M Performance CF on my F32 and would like to find something subtle but I can't find much. I came across Magna Tuning and Maxton Design but I'm not reading much about them so I'll need to dig a little deeper before I seriously consider either.

Any suggestions? TIA

JJR

BMWfan73 · 10-12-2020, 09:07 AM

She's a beaut!

383vett · 10-12-2020, 09:39 AM

Nice, Congrats.

e30lover318i · 10-12-2020, 09:43 AM

Quit screwing around let’s see more pix! Haha

JJR4884 · 10-12-2020, 02:40 PM

Thanks all - I'll snap some more pics once it's not raining out 👍

evilchargerfan · 10-12-2020, 02:55 PM

afaik, that maxton one is great as far as fitment and price point goes

I'm not aware of any other ones (then again, I dont own a face lift model, so I havent looked very hard)

e30lover318i · 10-12-2020, 03:10 PM

Wow I didn’t see your in RI! Looks like no pix till Wednesday huh? haha !

JJR4884 · 10-13-2020, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by e30lover318i

Wow I didn't see your in RI! Looks like no pix till Wednesday huh? haha !

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Originally Posted by e30lover318i

Wow I didn't see your in RI! Looks like no pix till Wednesday huh? haha !

Here those can hold you over until now lol. Yes I am in RI so today was definitely not a good day for pics

I did however remove the front plate bracket and coded a handful of things. 1/2 second convenient open and close with the key fob, fogs allowed with high beams, 50% AE brightness, no Idrive warning, etc.

JJR4884 · 10-13-2020, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by evilchargerfan

afaik, that maxton one is great as far as fitment and price point goes

I'm not aware of any other ones (then again, I dont own a face lift model, so I havent looked very hard)

Thanks I'll do a little more digging and see what I can find

Bowtiefanatc · 10-14-2020, 10:34 AM

The Maxton one is one of the only reasonable ones I've found. I looked on AliExpress (I know....I know...) and found a good looking front lip but the shipping was over $500! so that one is out of the question!

I have a '17 35i MSport, and the wife has a '16 same specs. That gray looks fantastic!

e30lover318i · 10-14-2020, 01:44 PM

Nice ! I’ve seen that ZHP before! I’m in Warwick if you ever need any help or anything I have a small shop.

JaeP · 10-14-2020, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JJR4884

Greetings All

New to the X3 but certainly not new to BMW (04 E46 and a 16 F32.) The girlfriend snagged a 17 Space Gray F25 M Sport (N20) unexpectedly today so I'm on to a new project with some tasteful mods since I'm done with my other two cars.

Needless to say, mods for the X3 are relatively non existent compare to what you can get for the 3/4 series.

Any suggestions? TIA

JJR

Best mod I think is this one:

https://www.dinancars.com/products/s...arts/D440-0010

It will be a different car. Better response than the 3.5 M-sport I had.

scostu · 10-18-2020, 06:12 PM

I have the Maxton front splitter installed.... no problems at all.

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...&postcount=102

and GFBITS DV+.... https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1482708

and BOOTMOD3 will transform that N20!

shoman24v · 10-20-2020, 07:40 AM

Beautiful X3. Any more pictures?

JJR4884 · 10-24-2020, 04:49 PM

Thank you all for the replies and suggestions. Snagged OE M Performance grills for $60 in near perfect condition so that was a score. Also coded a bunch of things with BimmerCode.

Next?

Figuring out a front lip situation
If I can source aluminum interior I'd prefer that
Might wrap the roof gloss black (and mirrors)
LED blinkers/interior lights
Maybe get ski racks or cargo box for ski season

Few more random pics added 👍

10-11-2020, 06:58 PM	#1
JJR4884 Private 26 Rep 93 Posts Drives: E46 330Ci \| F32 435i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	Newly Acquired F25 LCI M Sport Greetings All New to the X3 but certainly not new to BMW (04 E46 and a 16 F32.) The girlfriend snagged a 17 Space Gray F25 M Sport (N20) unexpectedly today so I'm on to a new project with some tasteful mods since I'm done with my other two cars. Needless to say, mods for the X3 are relatively non existent compare to what you can get for the 3/4 series. Going with gloss black single slat kidneys. After a quick search the M Performance ones are the same price as aftermarket so I'll probably order those soon. Are there any companies that make a nice front lip/splitter? I have the M Performance CF on my F32 and would like to find something subtle but I can't find much. I came across Magna Tuning and Maxton Design but I'm not reading much about them so I'll need to dig a little deeper before I seriously consider either. Any suggestions? TIA JJR Attached Images
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JJR4884 Private 26 Rep 93 Posts Drives: E46 330Ci \| F32 435i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	Thanks all - I'll snap some more pics once it's not raining out 👍
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evilchargerfan Lieutenant 269 Rep 595 Posts Drives: 2012 F25 (N55), 2014 I01 (REX) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego / Menifee iTrader: (1)	afaik, that maxton one is great as far as fitment and price point goes I'm not aware of any other ones (then again, I dont own a face lift model, so I havent looked very hard)
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e30lover318i Second Lieutenant 79 Rep 211 Posts Drives: E30,E34T,E46,F48 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	Wow I didn’t see your in RI! Looks like no pix till Wednesday huh? haha !
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10-14-2020, 10:34 AM	#10
Bowtiefanatc Private 12 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	The Maxton one is one of the only reasonable ones I've found. I looked on AliExpress (I know....I know...) and found a good looking front lip but the shipping was over $500! so that one is out of the question! I have a '17 35i MSport, and the wife has a '16 same specs. That gray looks fantastic!
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e30lover318i Second Lieutenant 79 Rep 211 Posts Drives: E30,E34T,E46,F48 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	Nice ! I’ve seen that ZHP before! I’m in Warwick if you ever need any help or anything I have a small shop.
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10-18-2020, 06:12 PM	#13
scostu Colonel 1623 Rep 2,036 Posts Drives: 2016 F25 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space Coast Florida...aka NASA area iTrader: (0)	I have the Maxton front splitter installed.... no problems at all. https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...&postcount=102 and GFBITS DV+.... https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1482708 and BOOTMOD3 will transform that N20! __________________
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10-20-2020, 07:40 AM	#14
shoman24v Second Lieutenant 105 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2018 330i, 2022 Highlander Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (2)	Beautiful X3. Any more pictures? __________________ \| 2018 BMW 330i \| 30k Miles \| M-Sport Package \| Driving Assistance Plus \| Premium Package \| Executive Package \| Harmon Kardon \| Active Blind Spot Detection \| PDC \| Mineral Grey Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Leather \| \| 2022 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD \|
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10-24-2020, 04:49 PM	#15
JJR4884 Private 26 Rep 93 Posts Drives: E46 330Ci \| F32 435i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	Thank you all for the replies and suggestions. Snagged OE M Performance grills for $60 in near perfect condition so that was a score. Also coded a bunch of things with BimmerCode. Next? Figuring out a front lip situation If I can source aluminum interior I'd prefer that Might wrap the roof gloss black (and mirrors) LED blinkers/interior lights Maybe get ski racks or cargo box for ski season Few more random pics added 👍 Attached Images
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