What did you do to your G01 X3 today?

lap777 · 10-07-2021, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

do you have a picture of your front bumper?

after short survey with BMW rep, i was sent a gift.
its the colorful art license plate but i cannot find another lol

No sorry, I didn't find any front pics with it and I haven't installed it on the new car yet.

freshxdough · 10-07-2021, 10:46 PM

Going catless when I was already high flow catted downpipe doesn't make too big of a difference but the explosions from the exhaust are much louder. Will give it more beans this weekend and see.

ScottyRyan2019 · 10-08-2021, 06:46 AM

Tinted the glass on wife’s new M40i

nyalpine90 · 10-08-2021, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lap777

No sorry, I didn't find any front pics with it and I haven't installed it on the new car yet.

i finally order the silicone license plate frames

madman23 · 10-08-2021, 08:59 AM

A few weeks ago I traded in my 2019 X3 30 Mtech for a 2018 M40. I couldn't be happier. I drove out from NJ with a buddy of mine to Enthusiast Auto Group, spent a few hours there, then headed to BMW of West St. Louis. The drive home with the "new car" made me realize what I had been missing out on. We drove through the mountains, went to the 9/11 memorial in PA, and headed home. What an amazing drive. The adaptive suspension is ABSOLUTELY worth it. Then it had a full detail and IGL ceramic coating, 15mm spacers, and BMW roof rails. After that I took it to NJMP and had a blast with it on the track, and even camped in it. All in all I am very happy with this thing and can't wait to do more track days and drives with it. And before you ask.... my track toy is broken, and i'll drive anything on track just for seat time.

DenverSteve · 10-08-2021, 11:09 PM

Well yesterday really. I went in for my 695's and Pirelli Sottozero 3 Run Flats installed at the dealership. Then had a local chap pick up the 699's he purchased from me.

neilr_ · 10-09-2021, 01:24 AM

I recently did two things for my X3: added a calfskin cover to the key fob in an effort to prevent accidental button presses (without adding a lot of bulk); received and test fit new winter shoes.

The key fob cover has embossing for the button icons and this area is slightly "puffy". I don't use the buttons and it's not glaringly obvious, so it doesn't bother me.
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The bottom is open, which invites dust (clearly) and seems like a likely place for the leather to start wearing. Because the ring goes through the fob and the leather, accessing the physical key would be less convenient.
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Tire Rack indicated that these 18x8 +35 Andros wheels would fit over my M Sport brakes and they were correct.
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As you can see, there's easily a finger's width between the brake caliper and the wheel barrel.
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Quick comparison shot of the OEM 19" wheels and Bridgestone Alenza tires to these 18" wheels wrapped in 225/60R18 Vredestein Wintrac Pro performance winter tires.
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I don't know much about these tires, but I've read that the brand is fairly old and well known in the Nordic countries, despite being relatively new to the US. Thought I'd give them a shot - if I hate them, I can always get something else later. :-)

I'll be installing the full set towards the end of October, which is when several sources indicate that I can reasonably expect freezing weather to start.

AVI8 · 10-09-2021, 04:39 PM

Added rear door sills. Less than $30 on eBay. Not OEM.

Lennon997 · 10-09-2021, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AVI8

Added rear door sills. Less than $30 on eBay. Not OEM.

Drop link !

JOE YOUNG · 10-09-2021, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by _ink

I see what you mean with your mirror covers. I like mine in CF and think they turned out pretty good.

Any wind noise generated by this?

AVI8 · 10-09-2021, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lennon997

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Originally Posted by AVI8

Added rear door sills. Less than $30 on eBay. Not OEM.

Drop link !

https://www.ebay.com/itm/124288834086

From China, but quality is good enough for me.

_ink · 10-10-2021, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JOE YOUNG

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Originally Posted by _ink

I see what you mean with your mirror covers. I like mine in CF and think they turned out pretty good.

Any wind noise generated by this?

nope, all good with that.

Toothless · 10-10-2021, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by No1Cares

hey yo admin, can we get a "what did you do to your X3 today?" sticky?

someone start it off going into the weekend!

Rinsed off 2 weeks worth of road grime tried to prevent spots with a gentle towel dry. Loving the Simoniz treatment, glad I did it!

matthewbetcher · 10-11-2021, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AZM40i

Installed Gloss Black X3 and M40i Emblems... Details...

Those black badges look the part. Where did you pick those up?

Thanks!

jsh139 · 10-12-2021, 11:35 AM

Mounted Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06+ tires in place of the stock Alenza RFTs. I’ll sell the Alenzas come spring time.

Nice sized trunk and back seat came in handy for transporting them

AZM40i · 10-16-2021, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by matthewbetcher

Those black badges look the part. Where did you pick those up?

Thanks!

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Thank you! I picked them up at getbmwparts.com

I couldn't find them at first... I contacted them and they sent me a link.

JDsX3 · 10-16-2021, 03:10 PM

Went to a car show and then washed her

jd__m4 · 10-18-2021, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jsh139

Mounted Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06+ tires in place of the stock Alenza RFTs. I’ll sell the Alenzas come spring time.

Nice sized trunk and back seat came in handy for transporting them

I'm trying to get a pair of 265/40/21 DWS06+'s and they're becoming impossible to find now

AVI8 · 10-18-2021, 11:45 AM

Tinted with XPEL Prime XR Plus

20% front windows to match privacy glass. 70% on the sides and back. 55% on the windshield and moonroof. 15% sun strip.

The heat rejection is phenomenal.

neilr_ · 10-18-2021, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 753951

First wash after 2 months of ownership (gasp!), test fitting winter wheels, and installed mud flaps and front and back dash cams.

Do you recall which mud flaps you installed? If they were OEM, do you have the BMW part numbers? I ordered these from Get BMW Parts, but the came back and said they weren't compatible with my 2021 M40i:

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...ts-82162410525

The Shop BMW USA site doesn't list any mud flaps… :-(

753951 · 10-18-2021, 01:27 PM

As strange as it sounds, OEM mud flaps do not fit our cars.

I got these ones: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000024266162.html

neilr_ · 10-18-2021, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 335dFan

Call me ignorant, but I thought the rear mud flaps would also go behind the wheel.

Curiously, the diagram here shows the rear flap ahead of the wheel:

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...ts-82162410525

10-07-2021, 10:46 PM	#3764
freshxdough BMW Elite Master Tech \| HV Gen 5 \| HV Specialist 3682 Rep 4,300 Posts Drives: 2024 iX 50 \| 2020 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Going catless when I was already high flow catted downpipe doesn't make too big of a difference but the explosions from the exhaust are much louder. Will give it more beans this weekend and see. Attached Images
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10-08-2021, 08:59 AM	#3767
madman23 Lieutenant 66 Rep 556 Posts Drives: 2018 X3M40, 1988 325 IX Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northen NJ iTrader: (0)	A few weeks ago I traded in my 2019 X3 30 Mtech for a 2018 M40. I couldn't be happier. I drove out from NJ with a buddy of mine to Enthusiast Auto Group, spent a few hours there, then headed to BMW of West St. Louis. The drive home with the "new car" made me realize what I had been missing out on. We drove through the mountains, went to the 9/11 memorial in PA, and headed home. What an amazing drive. The adaptive suspension is ABSOLUTELY worth it. Then it had a full detail and IGL ceramic coating, 15mm spacers, and BMW roof rails. After that I took it to NJMP and had a blast with it on the track, and even camped in it. All in all I am very happy with this thing and can't wait to do more track days and drives with it. And before you ask.... my track toy is broken, and i'll drive anything on track just for seat time. Attached Images __________________ E30. Its a lifestyle.
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10-08-2021, 11:09 PM	#3768
DenverSteve Lieutenant 971 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Denver / L.A. iTrader: (0)	Well yesterday really. I went in for my 695's and Pirelli Sottozero 3 Run Flats installed at the dealership. Then had a local chap pick up the 699's he purchased from me. Attached Images
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10-09-2021, 01:24 AM	#3769
neilr_ First Lieutenant 144 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i Phytonic Blue Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	I recently did two things for my X3: added a calfskin cover to the key fob in an effort to prevent accidental button presses (without adding a lot of bulk); received and test fit new winter shoes. The key fob cover has embossing for the button icons and this area is slightly "puffy". I don't use the buttons and it's not glaringly obvious, so it doesn't bother me. The bottom is open, which invites dust (clearly) and seems like a likely place for the leather to start wearing. Because the ring goes through the fob and the leather, accessing the physical key would be less convenient. Tire Rack indicated that these 18x8 +35 Andros wheels would fit over my M Sport brakes and they were correct. As you can see, there's easily a finger's width between the brake caliper and the wheel barrel. Quick comparison shot of the OEM 19" wheels and Bridgestone Alenza tires to these 18" wheels wrapped in 225/60R18 Vredestein Wintrac Pro performance winter tires. I don't know much about these tires, but I've read that the brand is fairly old and well known in the Nordic countries, despite being relatively new to the US. Thought I'd give them a shot - if I hate them, I can always get something else later. :-) I'll be installing the full set towards the end of October, which is when several sources indicate that I can reasonably expect freezing weather to start.
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10-09-2021, 04:39 PM	#3770
AVI8 Private First Class 231 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 22 X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	Added rear door sills. Less than $30 on eBay. Not OEM. Attached Images
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10-12-2021, 11:35 AM	#3777
jsh139 How YOU Doin? 1815 Rep 1,635 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Philly 'burbs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	Mounted Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06+ tires in place of the stock Alenza RFTs. I’ll sell the Alenzas come spring time. Nice sized trunk and back seat came in handy for transporting them Attached Images __________________ 2022 X3 M40i
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10-18-2021, 11:45 AM	#3781
AVI8 Private First Class 231 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 22 X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	Tinted with XPEL Prime XR Plus 20% front windows to match privacy glass. 70% on the sides and back. 55% on the windshield and moonroof. 15% sun strip. The heat rejection is phenomenal. Attached Images
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10-18-2021, 01:27 PM	#3783
753951 Enlisted Member 28 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	As strange as it sounds, OEM mud flaps do not fit our cars. I got these ones: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000024266162.html
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