X3 M40i delivered!

OzBMW84 · 01-11-2018, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Slalom

I guess I will see if I have made a colossal mistake in a 10 days or so. I ordered based upon this:

And this:

Slalom have you received your Sunstone X3 yet?

Slalom · 01-11-2018, 01:53 PM

Not yet. I left the factory on the 29th and arrived in Montreal on the 6th. The trucking company has it, but does not share my sense of urgency. It is scheduled to arrive at the dealer on Monday So I should have it sometime next week. I am going to the dealer on Monday about one of my other cars, if it is there I will get them to open it up for me and I will take some photos.

OzBMW84 · 01-23-2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Slalom

Not yet. I left the factory on the 29th and arrived in Montreal on the 6th. The trucking company has it, but does not share my sense of urgency. It is scheduled to arrive at the dealer on Monday So I should have it sometime next week. I am going to the dealer on Monday about one of my other cars, if it is there I will get them to open it up for me and I will take some photos.

Slalom · 01-23-2018, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OzBMW84

Sorry about that, I had posted the photos in another thread on the board.

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...445383&page=18

And

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...445383&page=17

OzBMW84 · 01-24-2018, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Slalom

Sorry about that, I had posted the photos in another thread on the board.

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...445383&page=18

And

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...445383&page=17

Excellent. Thank you Slalom.

arciga18 · 01-28-2018, 09:57 AM

Thought I would add this here.

Finally got my registration (plate transfer) from the dealer .

No more temp cardboard plate.

drexplode · 01-28-2018, 11:34 AM

Has anyone ordered an individual exterior x3 m40i? I remember from the launch video that it's an option for the first time.

arciga18 · 01-28-2018, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by drexplode

Has anyone ordered an individual exterior x3 m40i? I remember from the launch video that it's an option for the first time.

See two posts up with the link

Kief · 01-28-2018, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by drexplode

Has anyone ordered an individual exterior x3 m40i? I remember from the launch video that it's an option for the first time.

Oh boy...you at it again Greg?!?!

Don't you have an M3 needing transfer in order to pick up a ZCP?

drexplode · 01-28-2018, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

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Originally Posted by drexplode

Has anyone ordered an individual exterior x3 m40i? I remember from the launch video that it's an option for the first time.

Oh boy...you at it again Greg?!?!

Don't you have an M3 needing transfer in order to pick up a ZCP?

I'm at it again! :-)

Just doing a little window shopping. Never hurts to window shop. Oh hell, yes, it means I'll buy something.

Congrats on the new whips btw. Ha

drexplode · 01-28-2018, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by arciga18

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Originally Posted by drexplode

Has anyone ordered an individual exterior x3 m40i? I remember from the launch video that it's an option for the first time.

See two posts up with the link

Thanks. So I guess that's a yes :-). I've asked my CA to inquire into my color of choice.

Slalom · 01-28-2018, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by drexplode

Thanks. So I guess that's a yes :-). I've asked my CA to inquire into my color of choice.

The colour code for Sunstone Metallic is C1N

drexplode · 01-28-2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Slalom

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Originally Posted by drexplode

Thanks. So I guess that's a yes :-). I've asked my CA to inquire into my color of choice.

The colour code for Sunstone Metallic is C1N

Thanks but I'm interested in a different color :-) an old school / original.

Max Well · 01-29-2018, 04:24 PM

Pleased to see the high number of M3 Drivers interested in the G01, something I hadn't noticed with the F25 on the 2nd Gen forum. Confirms, to me at least, that BMW is taking this genre very seriously (as are Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, MB, RR, ...). And also reaffirms we made a good decision in our purchase.

Max Well · 01-29-2018, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by arciga18

Thought I would add this here. Finally got my registration (plate transfer) from the dealer. No more temp cardboard plate.

Illinois has a nice M-color combination!

kozzi · 01-29-2018, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Well

Pleased to see the high number of M3 Drivers interested in the G01, something I hadn't noticed with the F25 on the 2nd Gen forum. Confirms, to me at least, that BMW is taking this genre very seriously (as are Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, MB, RR, ...). And also reaffirms we made a good decision in our purchase.

It took BMW long enough! Class leader in 2011 (F25 debut) only to fall behind in less that 3 years to the competition.

Take this class seriously and I bet we will see more head over to the X3M when it finally debuts!

Max Well · 01-30-2018, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kozzi

Take this class seriously and I bet we will see more head over to the X3M when it finally debuts!

Agreed. Something tells me I'm going to be making frequent updates to the 'Performance SAV' comparison charts in the next couple of years as Mnfrs continue raising the bar.

drexplode · 01-30-2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Slalom

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Originally Posted by drexplode

Thanks. So I guess that's a yes :-). I've asked my CA to inquire into my color of choice.

The colour code for Sunstone Metallic is C1N

Ok I think I understand your comment now. My reliable and trust worthy contact at Bmw manufacturing in SC confirmed sunstone metallic is the only individual color available.

No tears shed, Phytonic blue is still delish.

Max Well · 02-10-2018, 09:03 AM

I've been thinking about rear diffusers the past month or so and have seen a number of different styles. Some extend past the exhaust and others are in-between. Not sure how the G01's will look when they release the parts in Summer 2018 (according to KAP8, I think he indicated), but here is what the 428i version looks like super-imposed.

Are these just for aesthetics, or do they actually improve aerodynamics at HWY speeds?

Max Well · 02-10-2018, 04:01 PM

After studying the X5's lines and how the M Performance rear diffuser follows the pre-existing curves on the M Sport bumper, it seems they would want the carbon fiber diffuser to replace the one we have, possibly extending laterally beneath the exhausts. Doubt they would do a full scale rear bumper replacement with all of the sensors (saving that for the M?). So refined the look to follow the old diffuser's lines.

Max Well · 02-13-2018, 04:36 PM

Rear diffuser borrowed from the M2 as another possibility. Will be interesting to see how they further refine the aerodynamics with their M Performance parts line.

arciga18 · 02-13-2018, 10:24 PM

Random picture of a Bmw net that I bought.

My wife hates that craps falls out and so do I.

PN : 51479410838

I have the space saver wheel so I don't have he metal rails.

Next on the list is a proper luggage mat and a trunk organizer.

If that Doesn't work then the crazy solution is the new x5x

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