What did you do to you X3 today?

Wgosma · 06-06-2019, 11:10 AM

Overdose: thanks for taking time to post the step-by-step; I've saved those details for the future, should I decide to DIY this; does not look like a lot of fun, 1 1/2 to remove the hoses, ugh....must be VERY slow wrench turning.
Thanks/Bill

oVeRdOsE. · 06-06-2019, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Wgosma

Overdose: thanks for taking time to post the step-by-step; I've saved those details for the future, should I decide to DIY this; does not look like a lot of fun, 1 1/2 to remove the hoses, ugh....must be VERY slow wrench turning.
Thanks/Bill

depends how you feel like about this.

-let say fitting a BMW V10 in a 1976 datsun is a 10/10 on the difficulty scale.
-Doing a audi quattro clutch is a 8/10.
-Doing bmw carbon clean up is a 3.5/10
-Doing spark plug is a 1/10.

this N55 water pump is a 4.5/10.

See the water pump thread, some people get quoted 1500-2000usd to do the job. Since dealer/shop will quote you a day or so + profit on parts.

I got mine from FCP euro on sale.

Bufalo · 06-10-2019, 12:44 PM

Replaced 5 out of 6 spark plugs on my Wife's 35i yesterday. Simply ran out of time given the amount of disassembly required to get to the last three plug wells. Pulling the wiring bridge off the top to get to the #6 coil and plug was going to take too long given the time left in my evening, so I just buttoned the rest of it back up and I'll go after that again in a week or so when I've got nothing else to do... (which is never...)

bpwj76 · 08-21-2019, 10:12 AM

I have been looking for a cargo area divider for my wife's 2016 F25 that uses the tracks in the floor and I wasn't having any luck. Until I remembered that the Cadillac SRX has a similar track system in its cargo area. I have a friend who owns a 2013 SRX. I asked him if I could borrow his divider to see if it would by chance work in the X3. Well what do you know... it not only works, but it's as if it was made for it. It uses the same type of lock/sliding mechanism as the OEM BMW tie-downs. My friend just gave the divider to me, because he said he took it out of his Cadillac just after he bought it and never used it.

hogwldfltr · 08-22-2019, 12:31 PM

Several things; got back the FTP intake and charge pipe install...

Licsense plate frame...

Trunk divider...

and the all important hanger!!!!

jlcrompton · 08-22-2019, 12:54 PM

I had celtic tuning around today for a turn on my M40d, also wanted the gear box tune but it's not ready yet for the x3.
O boy it's so much better it even pins you to your seat going up hill, the touqe is unbelievable.

That you guys think of the numbers 440bhp and 720 nm.

hogwldfltr · 08-22-2019, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jlcrompton

I had celtic tuning around today for a turn on my M40d, also wanted the gear box tune but it's not ready yet for the x3.
O boy it's so much better it even pins you to your seat going up hill, the touqe is unbelievable.

That you guys think of the numbers 440bhp and 720 nm.

I didn't realize the M40d was an F25. Interesting.

cwpearre · 08-24-2019, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bpwj76

I have been looking for a cargo area divider for my wife's 2016 F25 that uses the tracks in the floor and I wasn't having any luck. Until I remembered that the Cadillac SRX has a similar track system in its cargo area. I have a friend who owns a 2013 SRX. I asked him if I could borrow his divider to see if it would by chance work in the X3. Well what do you know... it not only works, but it's as if it was made for it. It uses the same type of lock/sliding mechanism as the OEM BMW tie-downs. My friend just gave the divider to me, because he said he took it out of his Cadillac just after he bought it and never used it.

I love this! I found one on ebay for 89.00 - should receive it Monday.

hogwldfltr · 08-25-2019, 06:34 AM

Updated Nav and had some tires installed (Michelin - Primacy MXM4)...

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Originally Posted by cwpearre

I love this! I found one on ebay for 89.00 - should receive it Monday.

That's a good price; I think mine was $110 for the standard BMW one off of eBay as well. It has the shopping bag straps as well.

AntF32 · 08-25-2019, 10:11 AM

New rear tyres fitted (Michelin Primacy) and swapped the front kidney grills for black M-Sport ones.

hogwldfltr · 08-25-2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AntF32

New rear tyres fitted (Michelin Primacy) and swapped the front kidney grills for black M-Sport ones.

How about a photo of the grille???

hogwldfltr · 08-25-2019, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dat1guy

Not done "today" but I'm a recent owner of an X3 xDrive35i 2016, my first BMW, and here's what I've done since the acquisition a few weeks ago:

snipped all the significant stuff...

And last but not least, install some cheap M-Colored grill insert trims I bought on Amazon.

Sorry for the not so great picture:

I love the look with those colored inserts. I just ordered them as well. It might make me a poser but it looks really sharp!!!

DRiveB · 08-26-2019, 02:28 AM

Changed rims and tires , Hamann 19' 8.5/9.5 with 255/50/19.

hogwldfltr · 08-26-2019, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DRiveB

Changed rims and tires , Hamann 19' 8.5/9.5 with 255/50/19.

Looks great!

Wgosma · 08-26-2019, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hogwldfltr

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Originally Posted by DRiveB

Changed rims and tires , Hamann 19' 8.5/9.5 with 255/50/19.

Looks great!

Yes, very good looking wheels 👍

bpwj76 · 08-26-2019, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cwpearre

I love this! I found one on ebay for 89.00 - should receive it Monday.

Nice!

I would suggest keeping it snug against the back of the rear seats when not in use. The locking mechanisms do keep it in place securely in the tracks, but there is a slight amount of play in them and it rocks back and forth a bit. If it's snug against whatever cargo you have or the seat-back, it holds it tight and keeps it from rocking/rattling.

Having said that... I have no idea if it rattles. I always keep it against the rear seat. I have only used it once for cargo. Yesterday at the grocery store we used it to keep stuff from rolling around the cargo area and it did not make any noise at all. It's a great addition to the cargo area.

DRiveB · 08-26-2019, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hogwldfltr

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Originally Posted by DRiveB

Changed rims and tires , Hamann 19' 8.5/9.5 with 255/50/19.

Looks great!

thanks

DRiveB · 08-26-2019, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Wgosma

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Originally Posted by hogwldfltr

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Originally Posted by DRiveB

Changed rims and tires , Hamann 19' 8.5/9.5 with 255/50/19.

Looks great!

Yes, very good looking wheels

Thanks man, wanted a more conservative look with sportiness accents, hence the choice went to this

hogwldfltr · 08-31-2019, 04:27 PM

Today I added the M stripes on the grille. Also ordered off of AFE, dry drop in air cleaner and Sprint Booster V3 Power Converter. Hoping for a bit more responsiveness. I'm not certain if the grille stripes will have much impact on the speed.

BMWcal · 09-02-2019, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinboyblue

I'll start this off: Recently installed new CF side mirrors

[IMG]http://i63.tinypic.com/28gshfp.jpg[/IMG]

Your carbon fiber side mirror looks great. Where did you get them from?

F30ed · 09-03-2019, 02:44 PM

Replaced fluids in both differentials and the transfer case. A few notes:
- The OEM liquids are very expensive, about $50 per 0.5L. Well, I did not want to take the risk as I do it once.
- Old oils were dark, real dark, for all 3.
- Long bolt in Transfer case brace was PITA. I had to use wire to push it thru. reassembling back is easier.
- Replace all plugs (4). They are same size.

hogwldfltr · 09-13-2019, 07:47 PM

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Today I added the M stripes on the grille. Also ordered off of AFE, dry drop in air cleaner and Sprint Booster V3 Power Converter. Hoping for a bit more responsiveness. I'm not certain if the grille stripes will have much impact on the speed.

All completed yesterday and today!!!

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DRiveB New Member 8 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW x3 F25 3.5 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Changed rims and tires , Hamann 19' 8.5/9.5 with 255/50/19. Attached Images
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F30ed Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 230 Posts Drives: F30 328i, X3 35M Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Diff + Transfer case Replaced fluids in both differentials and the transfer case. A few notes: - The OEM liquids are very expensive, about $50 per 0.5L. Well, I did not want to take the risk as I do it once. - Old oils were dark, real dark, for all 3. - Long bolt in Transfer case brace was PITA. I had to use wire to push it thru. reassembling back is easier. - Replace all plugs (4). They are same size. Attached Images Last edited by F30ed; 09-03-2019 at 02:53 PM..
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