[JSY]

Originally Posted by sor

I'm looking at the parts catalog, it looks like option 6NW (wireless charging) requires a new headliner part, changes to the front storage compartment (of course). It doesn't go into details about what is different between the headliner parts or have images.

I was hoping to find parts required for 6NH, but so far haven't tracked them down.

Okay, this makes a lot of sense. The Enhanced Bluetooth (6NS) like you or someone had mentioned earlier seems to be part of the 6NW Wireless Charging because when you said new headliner part - I am positive that is because the new headliner will have two openings for the two mics (part of Enhanced Bluetooth) instead of the one mic that is standard (6NH which sounds like indeed is standard on both 30i and 40i). 6NH I do believe is the single mic and single USB port with hands-free bluetooth.

Thanks much for looking this up. This is very helpful because I am looking into coding in the Office feature which is what I really want and it sounds like no additional hardware is required for the feature as the single mic and USB port shouldn't be an issue.

[RaslDasl]

Originally Posted by Max Well

Yes

Where is the clown nose? Don't tell me it's gone!

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by RaslDasl

Where is the clown nose? Don't tell me it's gone!

Indeed it is! Never thought of it that way but now that you mention it...

[CalBaseball]

I have a quick question I was hoping somebody could shed some light on. When I start my m40i the passenger side exhaust has exhaust coming out but the driver side does not. The passenger side is also the only pipe making any noise when starting the car while the driver side is rather quiet. I've read a few things about the driver side exhaust stays closed until a certain RPM is reached is this true or should I be taking this in to have it looked at? Thanks for any help.

[JSY]

Originally Posted by Max Well

Indeed it is! Never thought of it that way but now that you mention it...

The clown nose is gone but have you seen that the blinking light that replaced it seems more pronounced than ever! At least to my eyes, it seems to have a longer duration in blink.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by CalBaseball

I have a quick question I was hoping somebody could shed some light on. When I start my m40i the passenger side exhaust has exhaust coming out but the driver side does not. The passenger side is also the only pipe making any noise when starting the car while the driver side is rather quiet. I've read a few things about the driver side exhaust stays closed until a certain RPM is reached is this true or should I be taking this in to have it looked at? Thanks for any help.

Standard BMW start up procedure. Same in my M2 and many other models, no worries

[arciga18]

Teaser from my Dealership.

Picking up 12/9 most likely.

[CalBaseball]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Standard BMW start up procedure. Same in my M2 and many other models, no worries

Thank you

[Dzo]

Originally Posted by arciga18

Teaser from my Dealership.

Picking up 12/9 most likely.

No BMW badge on the hood ?

[arciga18]

Originally Posted by Dzo

No BMW badge on the hood ?

Special EURO VERSION. LOL.!!!!

I hadn't noticed. I just zoomed in on the rest on pictures they sent me, and I think it is there under the white shipping film/ plastic.

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by Dzo

No BMW badge on the hood ?

Originally Posted by arciga18

Special EURO VERSION. LOL.!!!!

I hadn't noticed. I just zoomed in on the rest on pictures they sent me and I think it's there under the white shipping film/ plastic.

Yes - they are shipped with the plastic hood protector.

[arciga18]

Originally Posted by Max Well

Yes - they are shipped with the plastic hood protector.

Awesome. Thanks for confirming .

Since I have to drive it back from Pennsylvania to Chicago I am considering asking the dealer to leave it on for the 10 hr drive.

[Dzo]

Damn ! I did not notice the plastic hood protector !
I
Just saw a white car, a sunny day and no badge...All 3 things I’m not used to see.

Sorry for the false alarm.

[strike4A]

Originally Posted by Max Well

I'm embarassed to say I had never even heard of this, but I do believe you are correct! Here is a good summary of what it is and how it functions from a uk site - https://www.rix.co.uk/blog/2016/7/ad...-need-to-know/ .

And it makes a lot of sense to have it right there by the exhaust emissions since it works in the exhaust system. Is this something new since the whole emissions issue with diesel engines or has it been around longer?

Currently have a 20d on test drive. Here's the dual filling area:

[Tahoesara]

Originally Posted by BMWDude2018

It looks like the wireless charging pad includes an additional USB port right near it.

(see around 17:55 mark)

I there the other USB port is in the middle console storage bin.

Yes, still have one in center console plus the one to the right of the wireless charging pad. Nice to have for phone when using with radar/laser app.

[meanmusic]

Anyone try the ambient air package yet? It's part of the Ultimate Package in Canada.I'm wondering what people think of the scents included?

[OzBMW84]

Originally Posted by BALL3N

Ours in Dark Graphite with 21"s. PM me if local/interested. FYI I've discovered ventilated seats deletes the adjustable side bolsters of the sport seats. I didn't expect that. Note also the Cerium Gray is echoed in the wheel finish on the 21"s.

That's so hot. Thank you for the photos.

How are you finding maintenance of the Dark Graphite? Any signs of swirl marks?

[nyalpine90]

is it too late to ask Santa for X3m40i w/21" glacier silver with black leather blue stitching,
exec. pack and prem. pack

i will accept it in alpine or carbon black

[arciga18]

Picked her up today. Shout out to Sun Motor cars BMW for one of the smoothest deliveries to date.


Quick Update:

Drove back from Mechanicsburg PA. Drive Started on 12/8 around 6:30 PM eastern. We were able to make it to some random spot in Ohio. We probably should have stopped in the Pittsburg Area.

On 12/9 we hit bad winter weather near the western border of Ohio and most of Indiana. If I had ordered the X3 with Summer tires I would still be in a ditch. She is sleeping in the garage now. She had 3 miles at delivery and now has ~660. We averaged 23.4 mpg but we were really messing with the RPMs the entire trip (break in).

LEDs at night were amazing and the Auto High Beams made the drive yesterday feel super safe at night.

***I will add proper pictures soon. ***

Future Mods

-By next weekend- G30 M-Sport Wheel Swap. USPS delay means I don't have my BimmerGeeks cable..... grrrr
-Replace Orange Reflectors with IND matched set. The reflectors are not available yet w/ my parts guy. (maybe spring time)

Still considering getting Snow Tires. The hike through Indiana reminded me that all-season tires are not ideal in the winter.

[JSY]

Originally Posted by Tahoesara

Yes, still have one in center console plus the one to the right of the wireless charging pad. Nice to have for phone when using with radar/laser app.

Actually the one near the wireless charging pad is standard whether you have the charging pad or not. It is the one in the center armrest that is extra if you have the wireless charging.

[BobsM3Coupe]

I noticed that there are no usb ports for the rear seat. Thought that was strange since most redesigned vehicles have them in for the rear seat passengers. Then I remembered that my X3 came with a 12v adapter that plugs into the center console rear power port. It has space for 2 usb's. I think BMW forgot about it when designing the new X3 and then figured to include the adapter as a cheap alternative.

[JSY]

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

I noticed that there are no usb ports for the rear seat. Thought that was strange since most redesigned vehicles have them in for the rear seat passengers. Then I remembered that my X3 came with a 12v adapter that plugs into the center console rear power port. It has space for 2 usb's. I think BMW forgot about it when designing the new X3 and then figured to include the adapter as a cheap alternative.

They first gave it to me with my 2015 X3, so I assume they've been giving it every year at least since then. It definitely didn't start with the 2018 year.