[pungo]

Originally Posted by AmirJ

How do you guys like the quick jack? Which model do you have? Thanks

I got the BL-5000 from costco for $999 shipped. I've used them many times and have been impress with how quick it is to set up and put away. I've used them on my Z4MC, 525i, X3, 4runner, Corrado and S10 pickup. If you have vehicles over 5000 lbs, you'll need the 7000.

[EK910]

I am trying to decide on the best tire for my 2013 X3 35i M Sport .. I switched out of RFT to NRFT and got the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 ALL SEASON .. and they were good ... However I drive my car hard lol and take corners like i am at the race track ... so I never felt that the Cinturato handled those corners well. The Conti ExtremeContact DWS 06 had soft sidewalls .. Open to advice suggestions

[evilchargerfan]

Originally Posted by pungo

What happen to those blue ramp/lift things you had?

For safety, I put the jack stands under one end of the quickjack instead the frame, which provides better access to under the vehicle.

sold the blue ones, the wife complained about parking (have to constantly drive ONTO the ramps and then OFF of the ramps)

so that said, they had to go .... happy wife, happy life

GOOD suggestion on the jack, I'll try that next time around. it actually makes sense and would give me more freedom under the car

Originally Posted by AmirJ

How do you guys like the quick jack? Which model do you have? Thanks

loving it! really makes raising and lowering the car an absolute joy

BL-7000SLX - $1182.00
https://www.quickjack.com/refurbished/

[nyceric03]

Put on new rims Enkei Raijins staggered 19x8.5 and 19 x 9.5 in oem tire sizes for 19 staggereds

[shumster]

Originally Posted by nyceric03

Put on new rims Enkei Raijins staggered 19x8.5 and 19 x 9.5 in oem tire sizes for 19 staggereds

Clean - where did you get them from?

[nyceric03]

Originally Posted by shumster

Clean - where did you get them from?

Got the Enkei's from "Directlinewheels" (ebay) looks like it drop shipped from Enkei USA, was going to get them from tirerack but ended up being cheaper from directline and I had some ebay giftcards

"Rotary Forged" so stronger than gravity cast and lighter, ~23lbs for the 19s according to tirerack lighter than my stock M369s which should be ~31lbs

[the_saintusa]

Installed a set of black grills on my wife's X3.

She saw a newer X3 with the black grills and commented how nice they looked.

Thanks to various youtube vids / and this site got it done pretty quickly.

[the_saintusa]

Originally Posted by nyceric03

Put on new rims Enkei Raijins staggered 19x8.5 and 19 x 9.5 in oem tire sizes for 19 staggereds

Looks great!

[Italian_Gourmet]

Changed the oil--first time I've ever done it, on any car. Was easier than expected!

[chnops]

Just installed these double slat grills on a "new to me" 2016 N55 X3. Followed the instructions posted on this forum. These were manufactured by SNA. Echoing other people's prior installs, it would be very useful to have a tool to put upward pressure on the bottom clips to release them.

[N55_X3]

Clay bar, compound, polish and wax for the X3 today. Winter are harsh here in Quebec, much needed!

I then installed the summer wheels and add some 15/20mm spacers.

[Wgosma]

Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. Darn L-side outer pad got stuck and wore super quickly, did slight damage to outer rotor surface; I get it turned/surfaced and will have spare set of rotors.

At least FCP Euro credits me for returned pad set, so only expense was rotors- can't beat Lifetime warranty from that company!

[okayr]

Recently replaced pads/rotors on my 2014. But today successfully modified the VO code to remove 8S4 - Decode Variable Light Distribution. It's a subtle change but love it. Lights seem to move a little more left/right and I can see them raise when speeding up. Light pattern is definitely wider when cruising down the city streets.

[evilchargerfan]

washed the car, its been a while. have gotten by in the last 4 months with leaving the car out in the rain, and using quick detailer sprays.

[evilchargerfan]

filthy (ish)









threw foam all over and watched the bubbles drip







then pressure washed / rinsed off, and done

[evilchargerfan]

for those who are too lazy to "wax" their car, like me ..... meguiars has a spray on then rinse off solution. I must say, it works gloriously








note, meguiars this hybrid ceramic wax will never hold a candle to actual hand applied wax or a sealant or a ceramic coating. but for what it is intended to be (easy to use), its low $13 price point, its availability (walmart), it gets the job done for most average enthusiasts

[330dm]

Thinking about purchasing this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001553072649.html
Seems like a decent camera (quality) in a plu&play/OEM-like package.

Is anyone familiar with it?

[HighDeaf]

What wheels do you have there? model number or year model they're off. thanks.

Originally Posted by evilchargerfan

washed the car, its been a while. have gotten by in the last 4 months with leaving the car out in the rain, and using quick detailer sprays.

[WagonR]

Originally Posted by HighDeaf

What wheels do you have there? model number or year model they're off. thanks.

They're the 622Ms which came on the LCI X3s with the M Sport package, so 2015-2017 X3s. There are two versions, a 19x8.5 square setup and a 19x9.5 rear and 19x8.5 front staggered setup. The staggered setup runs 275/40-19 rear and 245/45-19 front, while the square setup runs 245/45-19 all around.

[martinisounds]

Originally Posted by WagonR

They're the 622Ms which came on the LCI X3s with the M Sport package, so 2015-2017 X3s. There are two versions, a 19x8.5 square setup and a 19x9.5 rear and 19x8.5 front staggered setup. The staggered setup runs 275/40-19 rear and 245/45-19 front, while the square setup runs 245/45-19 all around.

Out of curiosity, what dictated square vs staggered 622m's?

[WagonR]

Originally Posted by martinisounds

Out of curiosity, what dictated square vs staggered 622m's?

My understanding was that it was just an option when ordering. I don't think it was tied to 2.8 vs. 3.5 or X3 vs. X4 or anything like that. I'd guess that most were square just because that makes life easier.

[hardparker]

I recalibrated my transfer case with my new Foxwell NT530 today. It shaved 10 degrees off of the actuator engagement and got rid of the part throttle, high load buck that it would give once in a while. Pretty happy to have that little nuisance nixed. Handy tool to have for lots of other maintenance and diagnostic purposes, too.