Finally building my X3MC

SWOT1 · 11-14-2019, 01:50 PM

Hey Gang,

3 questions:

1) Is the carbon strut brace available in the US?
2) I'm dead set on the Michelin PS4 over the Conti SC6 (I've seen a 50/50 split between the two on the dealership lots.) Anyone disagree that the PS4's are superior?
3) In the M40i the vented seats are inferior to the non-vented with smaller, useless side bolsters. The Competition vented seats in the X3MC look like they have the same adjustable side bolster system as the non-vented... is that correct??

MrItaly · 11-14-2019, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SWOT1

Hey Gang,

3 questions:

1) Is the carbon strut brace available in the US?
2) I'm dead set on the Michelin PS4 over the Conti SC6 (I've seen a 50/50 split between the two on the dealership lots.) Anyone disagree that the PS4's are superior?
3) In the M40i the vented seats are inferior to the non-vented with smaller, useless side bolsters. The Competition vented seats in the X3MC look like they have the same adjustable side bolster system as the non-vented... is that correct??

1) Finally, yes.
2) That's what I've heard. I chose to keep my Michelens when one arrives damaged and my dealer offered to swap to Contis.
3) Definitely the same quality ventilated or not in the X3MC. I got burned by the ventilated seats in my M40i ;it was a world of difference between the non ventilated seats. Not so in the X3MC. Pull the trigger for the ventilated and enjoy them in the summer! I did and don't regret it.

BMWZ4 · 11-14-2019, 03:58 PM

I think the strut brace is option 1MP & around ~$500

SWOT1 · 11-14-2019, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

I think the strut brace is option 1MP & around ~$500

It's not an item that can be added to an online build in the US, though I've seen people post it as an option in Europe...

ParadigmDawg · 11-14-2019, 04:18 PM

PS4's for sure. I just switched over to them.

BMWZ4 · 11-14-2019, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SWOT1

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

I think the strut brace is option 1MP & around ~$500

It's not an item that can be added to an online build in the US, though I've seen people post it as an option in Europe...

Interesting. In Canada it's 1MP @$500

smithf80 · 11-14-2019, 05:57 PM

It seems like no one in my area is getting PS4's on Comp cars. I got the Conti's. I never win the tire lottery.

BobsM3Coupe · 11-14-2019, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by smithf80

It seems like no one in my area is getting PS4's on Comp cars. I got the Conti's. I never win the tire lottery.

You're not alone.
Every new vehicle that I've ever ordered (easily over 25) in my life, if they used different brands of tires, my vehicle always came in with the cheapest tire offered.
Just my normal poor luck.

Max Well · 11-14-2019, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by smithf80

It seems like no one in my area is getting PS4's on Comp cars. I got the Conti's. I never win the tire lottery.

Agreed, although this time we actually did win the lottery with the Michelins (first time that I can remember). Wonder if one could go into an ordering process with a dealer asking if a vehicle comes with tire Brand X, would they change the brand new ones out for Brand Y (still one of the OEM listed ones) - even if for a labor and handling fee?

Otherwise, the process really is just rolling the dice...

Wills2 · 11-17-2019, 07:13 AM

Not sure the OP will get a choice on the tyres, it'll come on what they give it same with the M3/4 MPSS or Conti 5, the only difference I find is the Michelins tend to last longer, some say the PS4S has better traction than the CSC6 but with xdrive you're not going to notice I would have thought.

Carmicro · 11-17-2019, 08:06 AM

TBH both tyres are great. Not something I would worry about at all.

DC X3M40i · 11-17-2019, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by smithf80

It seems like no one in my area is getting PS4's on Comp cars. I got the Conti's. I never win the tire lottery.

I guess I should consider myself lucky. Although mine is a non comp but had the 21 inch wheel upgrades

smithf80 · 11-17-2019, 09:16 AM

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I guess I should consider myself lucky. Although mine is a non comp but had the 21 inch wheel upgrades

If you want the black wheels instead I would happily trade you. I have a comp and wish I could have gotten the orbit grey wheels.

DC X3M40i · 11-17-2019, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DC F15

I guess I should consider myself lucky. Although mine is a non comp but had the 21 inch wheel upgrades

If you want the black wheels instead I would happily trade you. I have a comp and wish I could have gotten the orbit grey wheels.

The more I think about it the more it might make sense. Will reach out to you on the side

moff · 11-18-2019, 08:15 AM

I'd love to hear from someone who has driven an X3M Comp (or X4) on both tyres and has a valid opinion.

I'm on the Conti 6's too and I've been wondering if 1) the MP4S's ride a little softer and 2) there is less slip when cold / wet?

Mainly because I was running MP4S's on my 440i and I thought they were epic and because the car does run hard, so if a change of tyres will help I'm in!

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BMWZ4 Major General 1908 Rep 5,102 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I think the strut brace is option 1MP & around ~$500 __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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ParadigmDawg Captain 610 Rep 893 Posts Drives: 2019 AMG GLC63s Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Fort Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	PS4's for sure. I just switched over to them.
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11-17-2019, 07:13 AM	#10
Wills2 Barge driver 8647 Rep 12,421 Posts Drives: 730d Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Not sure the OP will get a choice on the tyres, it'll come on what they give it same with the M3/4 MPSS or Conti 5, the only difference I find is the Michelins tend to last longer, some say the PS4S has better traction than the CSC6 but with xdrive you're not going to notice I would have thought. __________________ 730d/Z4C
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Carmicro Second Lieutenant 168 Rep 200 Posts Drives: T Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	TBH both tyres are great. Not something I would worry about at all.
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11-18-2019, 08:15 AM	#15
moff Colonel 1363 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	I'd love to hear from someone who has driven an X3M Comp (or X4) on both tyres and has a valid opinion. I'm on the Conti 6's too and I've been wondering if 1) the MP4S's ride a little softer and 2) there is less slip when cold / wet? Mainly because I was running MP4S's on my 440i and I thought they were epic and because the car does run hard, so if a change of tyres will help I'm in! __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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