What did you do to your G01 X3 today?

Lady Jane · 11-11-2021, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JDsX3

Lady Jane, in your images, neither CTEK is set to the AGM setting (snowflake). I think most BMWs have AGM batteries from the factory. While the regular CTEK setting will work OK with AGMs, the snowflake is designed for it. I do realize the second CTEK is set up for your bike.

The Snowflake setting is designed for AGM in cold temperature.

JDsX3 · 11-13-2021, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

The Snowflake setting is designed for AGM in cold temperature.

The actual wording from the User Manual for the snowflake is "Use for charging at low temperatures and for power AGM batteries like Optima and Odyssey." The low temperature part of that sentence refers to regular wet lead acid batteries.

On the new CTEKs like the CT 5, the snowflake icon is replaced with the word AGM.

As mentioned in my post, you can certainly use the "Car" icon for AGMs as well.

Lady Jane · 11-13-2021, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JDsX3

The actual wording from the User Manual for the snowflake is "Use for charging at low temperatures and for power AGM batteries like Optima and Odyssey." The low temperature part of that sentence refers to regular wet lead acid batteries.

On the new CTEKs like the CT 5, the snowflake icon is replaced with the word AGM.

As mentioned in my post, you can certainly use the "Car" icon for AGMs as well.

Yes, I know. Thank you. I have the User Manual pertaining with this issue in my Photo Album already.

mikeym40 · 11-13-2021, 11:45 AM

Got my chrome grill wrapped. 10/10, the car looks 10x amazing now.

I pre ordered an OEM Shadow line grill which should come early next month. Might put it up for sale once it comes in.

Shaun170 · 11-13-2021, 11:54 AM

Fitted OEM M LED door projector lights on all four doors

sunay27 · 11-13-2021, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeym40

Got my chrome grill wrapped. 10/10, the car looks 10x amazing now.

I pre ordered an OEM Shadow line grill which should come early next month. Might put it up for sale once it comes in.

What was the cost to wrap the grill?

mikeym40 · 11-13-2021, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sunay27

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Originally Posted by mikeym40

Got my chrome grill wrapped. 10/10, the car looks 10x amazing now.

I pre ordered an OEM Shadow line grill which should come early next month. Might put it up for sale once it comes in.

What was the cost to wrap the grill?

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Originally Posted by sunay27

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Originally Posted by mikeym40

Got my chrome grill wrapped. 10/10, the car looks 10x amazing now.

I pre ordered an OEM Shadow line grill which should come early next month. Might put it up for sale once it comes in.

What was the cost to wrap the grill?

$250.

titomi · 11-13-2021, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun170

Fitted OEM M LED door projector lights on all four doors

I thought those are on the fronts only

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Shaun170 · 11-13-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by titomi

I thought those are on the fronts only

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No, rears if you want too. They are the same lights front and rear. Dealer said that most people only bother with the front doors but I like things to match.

sunay27 · 11-13-2021, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeym40

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Originally Posted by sunay27

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Originally Posted by mikeym40

Got my chrome grill wrapped. 10/10, the car looks 10x amazing now.

I pre ordered an OEM Shadow line grill which should come early next month. Might put it up for sale once it comes in.

What was the cost to wrap the grill?

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Originally Posted by sunay27

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Originally Posted by mikeym40

Got my chrome grill wrapped. 10/10, the car looks 10x amazing now.

I pre ordered an OEM Shadow line grill which should come early next month. Might put it up for sale once it comes in.

What was the cost to wrap the grill?

$250.

Wow that's expensive than the actual grill itself. May be I will try to dip it.

JJ 911SC · 11-13-2021, 03:10 PM

Put some color behind the grill

mailman_fin · 11-14-2021, 04:19 AM

Weathertec's in

J-RO · 11-14-2021, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeym40

Ordered the shadowline grill for my X3 M40i LCI and BMWPartsPros shared it would be delivered by EOM. Hopefully and staying positive. Just an FYI for you guys.

If you can order a BMW OEM shadowline grille why did BMW discontinue it as an option?

mikeym40 · 11-14-2021, 11:43 AM

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Ordered the shadowline grill for my X3 M40i LCI and BMWPartsPros shared it would be delivered by EOM. Hopefully and staying positive. Just an FYI for you guys.

If you can order a BMW OEM shadowline grille why did BMW discontinue it as an option?

Maybe because of scale? The delivery date is still tbd on the ones you can order.

g.m00 · 11-15-2021, 12:03 AM

Very interesting

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Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Put some color behind the grill

g.m00 · 11-15-2021, 12:04 AM

Beautiful mate. Looks so clean.

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Originally Posted by mailman_fin

Weathertec's in

BobBMWX3 · 11-15-2021, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Put some color behind the grill

Like that look. Did you wrap or paint?

JJ 911SC · 11-15-2021, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BobBMWX3

Like that look. Did you wrap or paint?

It's a split tubing that solidly clip on the strut.

This is where I get mine https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/...05003145267089

On Amazon (also from China) https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Rider-D...997564&sr=8-52

wdeerfield · 11-15-2021, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeym40

$250.

Yikes. $10 worth of vinyl and 30 min of time could have saved you a good chunk of change

sunay27 · 11-16-2021, 04:18 PM

Installed the sills for the rear doors today, they look neat and like OEM

JDsX3 · 11-16-2021, 04:22 PM

I tested out a new product I am reviewing as part of AAPEX/SEMA 2021, a nano ceramic treatment for the windshield. It is purported to help repel dirt and insects, along with adding a 20% superior shatter and scratch resistance. I will update here with my results following an extended trip that will definitely have rain, possibly snow, dirt and road debris.

While I was at it, I decided to put a coat of P21S on the hood and front fenders. Here are a couple of quick shots of its reflectivity. Other than the 'head-on' shot, the rest are shots across her hood as the sun shifted, reflecting our palms and the flag.

mailman_fin · 11-17-2021, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sunay27

Installed the sills for the rear doors today, they look neat and like OEM

Where did you buy those?

ps.
No protection between child seat and leather?

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mikeym40 Private 66 Rep 79 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Got my chrome grill wrapped. 10/10, the car looks 10x amazing now. I pre ordered an OEM Shadow line grill which should come early next month. Might put it up for sale once it comes in. Attached Images
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Shaun170 Captain 1090 Rep 913 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i LCI Join Date: May 2021 Location: Surrey UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Ducati 749 [10.00] 2022 BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	Fitted OEM M LED door projector lights on all four doors Attached Images __________________ 2022 X3 M40i LCI. Brooklyn Grey Metallic. Driving Assistant Professional. Black with Blue Stitching Vernasca Leather M Seats. Comfort Pack. Pano Roof. OEM Carbon Fibre Interior Trim. 21” 718 Alloys.
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JJ 911SC Crusty Old Navy Chief 23028 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i, 1983 911SC Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 X3 M40I [10.00] 1983 Porsche 911SC ... [8.33]	Put some color behind the grill Attached Images
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11-14-2021, 04:19 AM	#3862
mailman_fin Lieutenant 362 Rep 410 Posts Drives: G01 M40i - F48 x20i - E39 M5 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Vantaa, Finland iTrader: (0)	Weathertec's in Attached Images __________________ G01 ///M40i (2019) F48 xDrive20i ///M-Sport (2018) E39 ///M5 (2000)
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11-16-2021, 04:22 PM	#3871
JDsX3 Photojournalist, Tech & Product Analyst 521 Rep 474 Posts Drives: BMW X3, i4, Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	She shines :) I tested out a new product I am reviewing as part of AAPEX/SEMA 2021, a nano ceramic treatment for the windshield. It is purported to help repel dirt and insects, along with adding a 20% superior shatter and scratch resistance. I will update here with my results following an extended trip that will definitely have rain, possibly snow, dirt and road debris. While I was at it, I decided to put a coat of P21S on the hood and front fenders. Here are a couple of quick shots of its reflectivity. Other than the 'head-on' shot, the rest are shots across her hood as the sun shifted, reflecting our palms and the flag. Attached Images __________________ Current:2024 i4 Mineral White Metallic with Blue Exterior Accents, Canberra Beige Perforated SensaTec, Premium Package, Driving Assistance Pro Package, Drive Recorder. 2019 X3 Mineral White Metallic, Caberra Beige interior with most options. Corvette Stingray Arctic White w red interior. Past:2002 Z3, Corvette Stingray and about 40 other cars
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