What did you do to your G01 X3 today?

COM40 · 04-13-2024, 04:54 PM

Did my 2nd oil change since purchasing the car. I just used Mobil 1 0W-30 ESP from my local autozone. Not LL approved but it does meet ACEA-C3 so I figured it was close enough. Also rolled over 50k miles recently - forgot I was getting close and missed the milestone odometer pic...

No jack or ramp used for the change. Only challenge with this method is it's a little difficult to keep the torque wrench on the drain plug while torquing it.

Probably the cleanest oil change I've ever done...just a few drops instead of the usual puddle..

Lady Jane · 04-13-2024, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdanielvzw

-Switched the fake side vents from cerium to gloss black to complete the shadowline look

Great job but those colored grilled slats...

mcdanielvzw · 04-13-2024, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Great job but those colored grilled slats...

Yeah yeah, I'm aware some people don't like them. It's the only added color we have, we like it at this point

MFschwifty · 04-13-2024, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ContactPatch

Awesome, that's all most people will ever see, the license plate getting smaller and smaller as you rocket off past them.

Gotta give em a chance to know what it is that flew by em

dinan5m3 · 04-13-2024, 11:34 PM

beast meets ludicrous ???

ponysdad · 04-14-2024, 11:53 PM

looks pretty cool! Is there a link?

ponysdad · 04-14-2024, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ContactPatch

15 minutes to Crystal Delight w/ light.

1. Disconnect rear 12v battery, just one nut...easy.
2. Open hood, this will disconnect the 48V MH battery...super easy.
3. Pry off rear cap of old knob with supplied trim tool...easy.
4. Remove T10 screw with supplied driver...easy.
5. Lift tab and carefully remove ribbon cable on old shifter...easy.
6. Slide off old knob and replace with Crystal Delight...easy.
7. Replace screw and tighten...easy.
8. Connect ribbon cable with supplied tweezers...easy.
9. Snap-on back cover...there is no seam (yeah) and it feels great...easy.
10. Reconnect battery in boot and close the hood...super easy.
11. Get keys and start car and shift to drive it works perfectly and the "M" logo is lit up...easy.
12. Admire your work, get a beer or soda and check out that shifter...simply a Crystal Delight with light...

The center console rocks, it was missing some razzle dazzle...got it now.

Total time 15 minutes.

Tape the shifter screw on the screw driver, that lil'bastard is hard to get in the hole, once started just pull...easy.

Hope this helps anyone planning this upgrade, I would say a 10 year old could do it with supervision.

Note: No need to disconnect the 48v battery under the hood, opening the hood kicks it out of the circuit.

Bonus: Checkout the 2024 Lotus Emira.

looks pretty cool! Is there a link?

ContactPatch · 04-15-2024, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ponysdad

looks pretty cool! Is there a link?

Here's a the link and a better photo of the shifter installed.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...yAdapt=glo2usa

brettl · 04-16-2024, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dhox88

I washed it

No pics?

NarcanNinja · 04-16-2024, 09:58 AM

Tried out this lil lamin x fog lights sticker

RICH S202 · 04-16-2024, 12:17 PM

Added Alcantara trim around the HVAC controls. Its nice and gets rid of the piano black. Only cost a few bucks from Aliexpress. Did the yellow drls which were a pain in the ass.

bfern002 · 04-16-2024, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RICH S202

Added Alcantara trim around the HVAC controls. Its nice and gets rid of the piano black. Only cost a few bucks from Aliexpress. Did the yellow drls which were a pain in the ass.

Links for the item? I'm interested in changing out the piano black trim. Thanks!

RICH S202 · 04-16-2024, 02:10 PM

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLiDifG

If you search their store, there's another couple of pieces they make for our cars, such as the light control trim which ive also got on its way.

Plusforce · 04-16-2024, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dhox88

I washed it

Me too! Washed/vacuum cleaned the baby after a trip to Vermont.

X3rd Time Is a Charm · 04-16-2024, 06:36 PM

Did rear brakes today. Zimmerman Rotors and Power Stop Pads . 31,000 Miles, after removing the pads , the outer pad on the right side was worn down more then the inner pad with the sensor. I was replacing the rotors anyway but , there would have been metal on metal before the sensor went off. The rotors were kind of jacked up , not wearing right. You could see it on the outside of the rotor , but the inside was even worse. Check it out . Not sure why , any ideas ??

Flippco · 04-17-2024, 08:18 AM

I found out when on the map screen, pressing the compass icon in the lower left will alternate the map perspective (true north, 3d, direction of travel, and etc).

Keefy · 04-17-2024, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Flippco

I found out when on the map screen, pressing the compass icon in the lower left will alternate the map perspective (true north, 3d, direction of travel, and etc).

In ID7?

Flippco · 04-17-2024, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Keefy

In ID7?

Yes

RICH S202 · 04-17-2024, 05:27 PM

Added these today. Got them off ole Aliexpress. They are really nice quality and fit beautifully. Dont worry, i am swapping the X3M badge out for an M40i badge as soon as it arrives 😉

jayshaaawn · 04-20-2024, 03:18 PM

Upgraded to the B58TU HPFP and flashed stage 2+ on bm3.

Gonna wash it tomorrow so I can enjoy the 5 minutes before it's absolutely covered in pollen again.

Gr8ZongB58 · 04-20-2024, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jayshaaawn

Upgraded to the B58TU HPFP and flashed stage 2+ on bm3.

Gonna wash it tomorrow so I can enjoy the 5 minutes before it's absolutely covered in pollen again.

I feel you brother...can't wait til pollen season is over.

gphin · 04-20-2024, 08:08 PM

This works great and saves on washes.
https://www.calcarduster.com/

04-13-2024, 04:54 PM	#8625
COM40 Lieutenant 515 Rep 457 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: W. of Denver iTrader: (0)	Did my 2nd oil change since purchasing the car. I just used Mobil 1 0W-30 ESP from my local autozone. Not LL approved but it does meet ACEA-C3 so I figured it was close enough. Also rolled over 50k miles recently - forgot I was getting close and missed the milestone odometer pic... No jack or ramp used for the change. Only challenge with this method is it's a little difficult to keep the torque wrench on the drain plug while torquing it. Probably the cleanest oil change I've ever done...just a few drops instead of the usual puddle..
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RICH S202 Private First Class 72 Rep 107 Posts Drives: BMW m240i Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Added Alcantara trim around the HVAC controls. Its nice and gets rid of the piano black. Only cost a few bucks from Aliexpress. Did the yellow drls which were a pain in the ass. Attached Images
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RICH S202 Private First Class 72 Rep 107 Posts Drives: BMW m240i Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLiDifG If you search their store, there's another couple of pieces they make for our cars, such as the light control trim which ive also got on its way.
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04-16-2024, 06:36 PM	#8639
X3rd Time Is a Charm Captain 2982 Rep 862 Posts Drives: BMW 2018 X3 GO1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: North East USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 [10.00]	Did rear brakes today. Zimmerman Rotors and Power Stop Pads . 31,000 Miles, after removing the pads , the outer pad on the right side was worn down more then the inner pad with the sensor. I was replacing the rotors anyway but , there would have been metal on metal before the sensor went off. The rotors were kind of jacked up , not wearing right. You could see it on the outside of the rotor , but the inside was even worse. Check it out . Not sure why , any ideas ?? Attached Images __________________ Present: Jet Black 2018 X3 30i Previous: Sapphire Black 2013 X3 28i , Jet Black 2007 X3 3.0 Liter
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Flippco Major 1200 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: '23 X3 XM40i, Honda Passport Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	I found out when on the map screen, pressing the compass icon in the lower left will alternate the map perspective (true north, 3d, direction of travel, and etc).
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RICH S202 Private First Class 72 Rep 107 Posts Drives: BMW m240i Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Added these today. Got them off ole Aliexpress. They are really nice quality and fit beautifully. Dont worry, i am swapping the X3M badge out for an M40i badge as soon as it arrives 😉 Attached Images
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jayshaaawn Private 83 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 19 X3 M40I Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Lynchburg, Virginia iTrader: (1)	Upgraded to the B58TU HPFP and flashed stage 2+ on bm3. Gonna wash it tomorrow so I can enjoy the 5 minutes before it's absolutely covered in pollen again.
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