Speaking of tinting windshield. I know it is not legal in most of the states, did anyone have troubles with that? What would be a reasonable tint for state like WA (where there is a lot of sun in summer and pretty dark in winter)?

NervoS wrote

Speaking of tinting windshield. I know it is not legal in most of the states, did anyone have troubles with that? What would be a reasonable tint for state like WA (where there is a lot of sun in summer and pretty dark in winter)?

here in the assbackwards state of texas, the pigs where i'm at are starting to measure light on the windshields. As it is with all ill-conceived laws here, pigs are not trained to properly use the meter. They also neglect to learn that all factory windshields already have a solar tint, which diminishes light transfer. No glass has 100% light transfer.

Most importantly, the law by txdot is super vague:
"A clear (un-tinted) UV film is allowed anywhere on the front windshield without a medical exemption being required"
but also say
"Sunscreening devices, when measured in combination with the original glass, must have a light transmittance value of 25% or more.

Sunscreening devices, when measured in combination with the original glass, must have a luminous reflectance value of 25% or less."

A 70% xpel looks completely optically clear, but the law says you can have anything over 25% or more transfer. Nowhere does it say "with medical prescription" or akin.

I know people have been ticketed for having a tint measuring 65 combined (70% measured at the glass + factory solar tint) so they paid 100 bucks to peel the tint, show the receipt to the court clerk, turn around and get re-tinted. Too much money wasted. My xpel shop said stay with 80% xpel and you'll be ok. I tried it, it barely blocks heat and UV.

Then you have other stuff like exoshield, which I have. There are no laws against that, yet....

NervoS wrote

Speaking of tinting windshield. I know it is not legal in most of the states, did anyone have troubles with that? What would be a reasonable tint for state like WA (where there is a lot of sun in summer and pretty dark in winter)?

I haven't had any issues in my area with 40% tint on the windshield. You could go with 50-75% and reduce most of the heat while still having plenty of visibility.

NervoS wrote

Speaking of tinting windshield. I know it is not legal in most of the states, did anyone have troubles with that? What would be a reasonable tint for state like WA (where there is a lot of sun in summer and pretty dark in winter)?

I've never been hit for windshield. I normally do the 75-80 ceramic for heat reduction. My TRX has 50% and I love it. It was on there when I bought it and I thought it might be an issue at night but it's not.

Alright here we go! The new kicks are mounted and holy crap I'm in love

BC Forged TD02 Monoblock
Brushed Grey with Diamond Cut lips

Front:
21x10 ET16 (28.1lbs)
285/35/21 Michelin PS4S (28lbs)

Rear:
21x10.5 ET20 (28.1lbs)
295/35/21 Michelin PS4S (31lbs)

A massive thanks to Ben (Mops) at Nemesis Autosport and Dan at BC Forged NA. I've purchased all of my wheels from Ben and he can source just about everything under the sun. Awesome guy and awesome pricing.

Disclaimer: These specs are quite aggressive, especially at my ride height. I usually am comfortable recommending my setups to others but this one will be approach at your own risk. The inner fender lips on my car have been trimmed and taken down to allow for more clearance. I don't think this would be possible without modifying them, at least not running this low.

That being said, no rubbing over here! Enjoy

BrockDM What rear spoiler lip is that? I don't see it listed in your build.

New wheels look amazing, especially with that stance/height.

Th3Walrus wrote

BrockDM What rear spoiler lip is that? I don't see it listed in your build.

New wheels look amazing, especially with that stance/height.

Good catch, just added it to page 1.

It's from RW Carbon https://www.rwcarbon.com/229/0/0/2592/bmw-f97-x3m-carbon-fiber-roof-spoiler.html

BrockDM wrote

Alright here we go! The new kicks are mounted and holy crap I'm in love

Second that, those are awesome!!

95wildtt wrote

Second that, those are awesome!!

Thanks man! I still cannot believe how well they suit the car

They look amazing. Very very nice

BrockDM wrote

Good catch, just added it to page 1.

It's from RW Carbon https://www.rwcarbon.com/229/0/0/2592/bmw-f97-x3m-carbon-fiber-roof-spoiler.html

Thanks, too bad they don't do a gloss black version. I have the same exact spec as you (2020 Alpine White/Sakhir Orange) but I've kept the black accent theme, no carbon.

BrockDM Knocked it out of the park. Wheels/Tire set up is perfect for your build.

Radman_F97 wrote

BrockDM Knocked it out of the park. Wheels/Tire set up is perfect for your build.

Thanks man, I couldn't agree more.

Very Classy build. This is something I would drive.

Killed it

BrockDM wrote

Alright here we go! The new kicks are mounted and holy crap I'm in love

BC Forged TD02 Monoblock
Brushed Grey with Diamond Cut lips

Front:
21x10 ET16 (28.1lbs)
285/35/21 Michelin PS4S (28lbs)

Rear:
21x10.5 ET20 (28.1lbs)
295/35/21 Michelin PS4S (31lbs)

A massive thanks to Ben (Mops) at Nemesis Autosport and Dan at BC Forged NA. I've purchased all of my wheels from Ben and he can source just about everything under the sun. Awesome guy and awesome pricing.

Looks sick man. Well done on these...

BrockDM wrote

Alright here we go! The new kicks are mounted and holy crap I'm in love

BC Forged TD02 Monoblock
Brushed Grey with Diamond Cut lips

Front:
21x10 ET16 (28.1lbs)
285/35/21 Michelin PS4S (28lbs)

Rear:
21x10.5 ET20 (28.1lbs)
295/35/21 Michelin PS4S (31lbs)

A massive thanks to Ben (Mops) at Nemesis Autosport and Dan at BC Forged NA. I've purchased all of my wheels from Ben and he can source just about everything under the sun. Awesome guy and awesome pricing.

Disclaimer: These specs are quite aggressive, especially at my ride height. I usually am comfortable recommending my setups to others but this one will be approach at your own risk. The inner fender lips on my car have been trimmed and taken down to allow for more clearance. I don't think this would be possible without modifying them, at least not running this low.

That being said, no rubbing over here! Enjoy

WOW! this looks insane.

Holy crap people. Again.. don't quote the pictures.

These look great, you've had so many different looks on this thing and my personal favorite is the Advan GT's! Great build Brock...

Jnat wrote

These look great, you've had so many different looks on this thing and my personal favorite is the Advan GT's! Great build Brock...

The Advan GT's were certainly one of my favorites as well!

I've had a few.....

BrockDM wrote

The Advan GT's were certainly one of my favorites as well!

I've had a few.....

Exactly, you have the record and they all looked great... not to mention your truck performance as well.

BrockDM wrote

Alright here we go! The new kicks are mounted and holy crap I'm in love

BC Forged TD02 Monoblock
Brushed Grey with Diamond Cut lips

Front:
21x10 ET16 (28.1lbs)
285/35/21 Michelin PS4S (28lbs)

Rear:
21x10.5 ET20 (28.1lbs)
295/35/21 Michelin PS4S (31lbs)

A massive thanks to Ben (Mops) at Nemesis Autosport and Dan at BC Forged NA. I've purchased all of my wheels from Ben and he can source just about everything under the sun. Awesome guy and awesome pricing.

Disclaimer: These specs are quite aggressive, especially at my ride height. I usually am comfortable recommending my setups to others but this one will be approach at your own risk. The inner fender lips on my car have been trimmed and taken down to allow for more clearance. I don't think this would be possible without modifying them, at least not running this low.

That being said, no rubbing over here! Enjoy [...]

Beautiful 😍