What did you do to your X3/X4 M today?

beemsdream · 12-06-2020, 11:07 AM

Today on my 2011 BMW X3 I replaced my spark plugs and coil packs. It was a very straight forward process.

richard in NC · 12-06-2020, 01:38 PM

Just ordered winter tires for my new X3M. Pirelli Scorpion Winters in 20" to be installed at Discount Tire. Doesn't make sense for Charlotte NC but I travel to WV and pure summers aren't smart when cold or chance of freezing rain/snow.

Plus the X3M is my "winter" vehicle with the other one being an M2C.

aliu0 · 12-06-2020, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FastPanther

And here we go, more pictures to come later.

Which HRE wheels are those?
And what are the dimensions of the wheels and tires?

SM2 · 12-06-2020, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by richard in NC

Just ordered winter tires for my new X3M. Pirelli Scorpion Winters in 20" to be installed at Discount Tire. Doesn't make sense for Charlotte NC but I travel to WV and pure summers aren't smart when cold or chance of freezing rain/snow.

Plus the X3M is my "winter" vehicle with the other one being an M2C.

Same

FastPanther · 12-06-2020, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aliu0

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Originally Posted by FastPanther

And here we go, more pictures to come later.

Which HRE wheels are those?
And what are the dimensions of the wheels and tires?

HRE P101SC brushed dark clear tires are pirelli Front 21"x 9.5" 265/40/21
Rear 21"x 11" 305/35/21.

Influence · 12-07-2020, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FastPanther

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Originally Posted by aliu0

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Originally Posted by FastPanther

And here we go, more pictures to come later.

Which HRE wheels are those?
And what are the dimensions of the wheels and tires?

HRE P101SC brushed dark clear tires are pirelli Front 21"x 9.5" 265/40/21
Rear 21"x 11" 305/35/21.

These are the size tires I wanted to go with as well. The 305 matches the diameter on the 265 front better. Why hasn't Michelin released a 305/35/21 in the PS4S yet? I didn't want to have to buy 4 new ones as I got the Michelin's from the factory.

Also how is the clearance on the rear tires? It looked like a 305 would fit fine to me but I think you are the first person I've seen to actually mount them up, at least on an X3M.

And the car looks great. Love the rims

r33_RGSport · 12-07-2020, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FastPanther

And here we go, more pictures to come later.

Oh snap!!! My favorite wheels.

larsmin · 12-08-2020, 09:59 PM

Another set.
I wasn't seeing any X3's with Diamond Silver LMs.
So, I ended up getting them.
I'm massively happy with the look.

AlexFL · 12-08-2020, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by larsmin

Another set.
I wasn't seeing any X3's with Diamond Silver LMs.
So, I ended up getting them.
I'm massively happy with the look.

Wow!!

FastPanther · 12-09-2020, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by FastPanther

And here we go, more pictures to come later.

Oh snap!!! My favorite wheels.

Couldn't resist not to go for it after seeing yours.

r33_RGSport · 12-09-2020, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FastPanther

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by FastPanther

And here we go, more pictures to come later.

Oh snap!!! My favorite wheels.

Couldn't resist not to go for it after seeing yours.

Good choice.

richard in NC · 12-13-2020, 03:26 PM

Got winter tires installed yesterday for my holiday trip up north, plus wanting tires decent below 40 degrees. And of course yesterday hit a high of 67!

jsnkim · 12-14-2020, 05:12 PM

haven't been here for a while..
i didnt do anything today
to ssve this thread lol
my mod is done already..
stop spending bucks for my next one....

however, season finale with bike at local park and stopped by friend house. LOL

TonySD · 12-14-2020, 09:33 PM

Right before it rained in San Diego.

MrItaly · 12-14-2020, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by richard in NC

Got winter tires installed yesterday for my holiday trip up north, plus wanting tires decent below 40 degrees. And of course yesterday hit a high of 67!

Just did that last Friday too for the same reason, then it got hot. Oh well, they say it'll snow Wednesday, so maybe all is not for naught.

winn3r · 12-15-2020, 07:59 AM

Changed out the strut tower bracket because I snapped a bolt off during my jb4 installation. Part was ordered in November finally got it lol. Thanks to me ECS tuning has a picture of it. Easy install as well 13mm socket used for all bolts.

MrItaly · 12-15-2020, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by winn3r

Changed out the strut tower bracket because I snapped a bolt off during my jb4 installation. Part was ordered in November finally got it lol. Thanks to me ECS tuning has a picture of it. Easy install as well 13mm socket used for all bolts.

If it's any consolation, that's a very easy bolt to snap off. My Italian tuner did the exact same thing when he was putting my brace back on. I don't know what the torque specs are for that one, but it's not as high as you would think.

FrankieNuo · 12-15-2020, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jsnkim

haven't been here for a while..
i didnt do anything today
to ssve this thread lol
my mod is done already..
stop spending bucks for my next one....

however, season finale with bike at local park and stopped by friend house. LOL

👌🏼👌🏼 westchester?

MrItaly · 12-15-2020, 10:44 PM

I bought a Rola hitch mounted cargo carrier basket with a light kit to use on my stealth hitch when I need to haul a deer carcass home after a successful hunt! It'll also come in handy when hauling excessive luggage to the airport.At least I can legally hunt deer here back in the States!

sd306 · 12-16-2020, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by winn3r

Changed out the strut tower bracket because I snapped a bolt off during my jb4 installation. Part was ordered in November finally got it lol. Thanks to me ECS tuning has a picture of it. Easy install as well 13mm socket used for all bolts.

30Nm torque

MrItaly · 12-16-2020, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sd306

30Nm torque

Now we know what the torque specs are. Thanks!

AustralianBimmer · 12-21-2020, 04:25 AM

Today my first day of annual leave fir the Xmas break, I spent time cleaning my toy. How many owners have names for their cars? From my earliest car I have always given then a name. The X3 her name is Francesca.
Washed, snow blasted using my Karcher K7 and Meguiars Gold wash. Followed by the Merguirs ceramic spray. I have polished , waxed cars all my life with great results. This Meguiars spray must be the easiest product I have ever applied. How long the finish will last will be told into the future. The results are just amazing.
Any other users of t he Meg ceramic spray?

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richard in NC Colonel 1234 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Just ordered winter tires for my new X3M. Pirelli Scorpion Winters in 20" to be installed at Discount Tire. Doesn't make sense for Charlotte NC but I travel to WV and pure summers aren't smart when cold or chance of freezing rain/snow. Plus the X3M is my "winter" vehicle with the other one being an M2C. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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