BrockDM's X3MC Build Log

Chadmuch · 02-28-2023, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BrockDM

Custom Carbon Fiber Crossover Pipe for RK Tunes Intakes

I'm super excited to finally share a product that has been in the works for months. Many people dislike the look of the RK Tunes Intake silicone cross over pipe. While it functions great, the design is not the prettiest. Until now!

My good friend Andy designed a matte carbon fiber cross over pipes that replace the top silicone portion of the RK intake. It's 100% hand made in the USA. Its designed to mount directly into the OE accordion turbo inlet on the left side. Then simply cut the RK intake and slide in the opposing end and clamp it down. The install is super simple. It drastically changes the look inside the engine bay and fits like a glove. The ID at each end is equivalent to the RK silicone ID and the largest portion is is slightly larger than RK. You can reuse the passenger side RK clamp to mate the two on the driver side.

Pricing will be roughly $399. This is the first production unit but he plans to run a small batch very soon if anyone is interested.

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Are you able to get your hands on another one or is there somewhere to purchase this at now?

BrockDM · 02-28-2023, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadmuch

Are you able to get your hands on another one or is there somewhere to purchase this at now?

I can indeed! PM'd ya!

BrockDM · 02-28-2023, 08:01 PM

The weather is warming up a little bit here in Chicago so I dropped the new wheels and tires off to get mounted. Hopefully one of these weekends I can test fit and grab some photos but incredibly pleased with the look so far!

Advan GT Beyond
20x9.5
20x10.5

Nitto NT555rII drag radials
275/40/20
315/35/20

10SecGG · 02-28-2023, 08:57 PM

Can't wait to see those mounted on the beast!!! Tires look sticky too.

-JLT- · 03-03-2023, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BrockDM

The weather is warming up a little bit here in Chicago so I dropped the new wheels and tires off to get mounted. Hopefully one of these weekends I can test fit and grab some photos but incredibly pleased with the look so far!

Advan GT Beyond
20x9.5
20x10.5

Nitto NT555rII drag radials
275/40/20
315/35/20

awesome tires but don't think they'll last u very long

suby01 · 03-03-2023, 05:57 PM

315s on drag radials. 😆 cheeeezzzzzz. Sign me up for more when you get them mounted!!!

BrockDM · 03-03-2023, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by -JLT-

awesome tires but don't think they'll last u very long

Haha I'm not expecting much but I don't drive very far so we'll see!

Max Well · 03-06-2023, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BrockDM

The weather is warming up a little bit here in Chicago so I dropped the new wheels and tires off to get mounted. Hopefully one of these weekends I can test fit and grab some photos but incredibly pleased with the look so far!

Advan GT Beyond
20x9.5
20x10.5

Nitto NT555rII drag radials
275/40/20
315/35/20

Those look great, BrockDM, and no doubt they'll be a formidable set at the Track! Looking forward to seeing your installed images and your 1/4 data when tracks open up there.

Do you want me to go ahead and start a new combination for you in the Member's Wheel and Tire thread, or should I wait until you share the full specs there? I was able to find Advan GT weights for 20x9.5 +26 5x112/20x10.5 +19 5x112 on a Porsche Forum on rennlist but not sure if yours are the same, and can't find the Nitto data.

BrockDM · 03-06-2023, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Max Well

Those look great, BrockDM, and no doubt they'll be a formidable set at the Track! Looking forward to seeing your installed images and your 1/4 data when tracks open up there.

Do you want me to go ahead and start a new combination for you in the Member's Wheel and Tire thread, or should I wait until you share the full specs there? I was able to find Advan GT weights for 20x9.5 +26 5x112/20x10.5 +19 5x112 on a Porsche Forum on rennlist but not sure if yours are the same, and can't find the Nitto data.

Thanks Max! My specs are a little different then those but I can surely weigh them when I go to test fit.

Mine are 20x9.5 et25 - 24lbs, 20x10.5 et32 - 24.2lbs.

I'll report back with tire weights!

dmanb2b · 03-06-2023, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BrockDM

The weather is warming up a little bit here in Chicago so I dropped the new wheels and tires off to get mounted. Hopefully one of these weekends I can test fit and grab some photos but incredibly pleased with the look so far!

Advan GT Beyond
20x9.5
20x10.5

Nitto NT555rII drag radials
275/40/20
315/35/20

I can't wait to see these mounted

BrockDM · 03-06-2023, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dmanb2b

I can't wait to see these mounted

I was really hoping to over the weekend but mother nature thought otherwise haha. Shooting for this weekend

BrockDM · 03-06-2023, 01:52 PM

Super stoked to announce the next mod for the X3M!

GT Haus GTC-OEC catback exhaust system for the 2020+ X3M / X4M!

I remember first stumbling upon GT Haus back when I was 16. They had a sweet exhaust system for the G37 Coupe that I dreamed of owning. I was in no position to ever own one back then so this one is for the 16 year old me haha.

It features a full dual 3" T304 stainless design, x pipe mid section and OE valve controlled muffler flowing out of 4x102mm exhaust tips. No step down piping diameter anywhere on the entire unit to maximize flow all the way thru. The fit, finish and sound from this thing is incredible and saves nearly 30lbs compared to the stock system.

Valves closed and it sounds just like stock if not a little quieter. Perfect for the early morning cold starts and keeping peace with your neighbors. Once the valves are open it truly comes alive. No high pitched rasp, no drone, just pure straight 6 sound!

Plenty of more pics and vids to come of this thing but here is a quick clip I put together last night.

TaroBaapG35 · 03-06-2023, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BrockDM

Super stoked to announce the next mod for the X3M!

GT Haus GTC-OEC catback exhaust system for the 2020+ X3M / X4M!

I remember first stumbling upon GT Haus back when I was 16. They had a sweet exhaust system for the G37 Coupe that I dreamed of owning. I was in no position to ever own one back then so this one is for the 16 year old me haha.

It features a full dual 3" T304 stainless design, x pipe mid section and OE valve controlled muffler flowing out of 4x102mm exhaust tips. No step down piping diameter anywhere on the entire unit to maximize flow all the way thru. The fit, finish and sound from this thing is incredible and saves nearly 40lbs compared to the stock system.

Valves closed and it sounds just like stock if not a little quieter. Perfect for the early morning cold starts and keeping peace with your neighbors. Once the valves are open it truly comes alive. No high pitched rasp, no drone, just pure straight 6 sound!

Plenty of more pics and vids to come of this thing but here is a quick clip I put together last night.

Congrats Brock!

Sounds amazing!

Does this mean the AA Midpipe is for sale? Dibs?

BrockDM · 03-06-2023, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

Congrats Brock!

Sounds amazing!

Does this mean the AA Midpipe is for sale? Dibs?

It will be for sale. I have 2 other people wanting it but I'll keep you in mind!

BrockDM · 03-27-2023, 10:12 AM

Super excited to finally share this setup! I can confidently say this is by far my favor wheel on any vehicle I've had to date. They suit the X3M so well and the combination of form & function is next level.

Advan GT Beyond
20x9.5 et17 (24lbs)
20x10.5 et32 (24lbs)

Nitto NT555rii drag radials
275/40/20
315/35/20

I am pretty much slammed as low as I can go which is causing a slight rub in the rear even after trimming some of the fender liner so this setup is not recommended as a slap on and go. The sidewall profile on these is super meaty being a 315 so if you want something similar that doesn't rub I would recommend a PS4S or something with a more stretched sidewall design. I plan to raise the rear up a touuch and trim a little more but it should be rub free after that.

EricP3 · 03-27-2023, 10:47 AM

Amazing, still cant figure out if your car is white or grey.

BrockDM · 03-27-2023, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by EricP3

Amazing, still cant figure out if your car is white or grey.

Haha it's alpine white

diirk · 03-27-2023, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BrockDM

Super excited to finally share this setup! I can confidently say this is by far my favor wheel on any vehicle I've had to date. They suit the X3M so well and the combination of form & function is next level.

Advan GT Beyond
20x9.5 et17 (24lbs)
20x10.5 et32 (24lbs)

Nitto NT555rii drag radials
275/40/20
315/35/20

I am pretty much slammed as low as I can go which is causing a slight rub in the rear even after trimming some of the fender liner so this setup is not recommended as a slap on and go. The sidewall profile on these is super meaty being a 315 so if you want something similar that doesn't rub I would recommend a PS4S or something with a more stretched sidewall design. I plan to raise the rear up a touuch and trim a little more but it should be rub free after that.

The fitment is perfect. Nailed it.
The wheel choice really works well. 'm actually a little surprised at how good it looks. It's not a wheel I would have expected to fit the car so well. Nicely done.
Beefy tire in the rear dude! That's a really good look on this car. Plus I love that you went to a 20. That's on my list as a possible change for our.

diirk · 03-27-2023, 11:45 AM

Oh yeah, and great pics. Ya'll did a fantastic job photographing the car.
I would like to see another pic straight on from the side.

BrockDM · 03-27-2023, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by diirk

The fitment is perfect. Nailed it.
The wheel choice really works well. 'm actually a little surprised at how good it looks. It's not a wheel I would have expected to fit the car so well. Nicely done.
Beefy tire in the rear dude! That's a really good look on this car. Plus I love that you went to a 20. That's on my list as a possible change for our.

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Originally Posted by diirk

Oh yeah, and great pics. Ya'll did a fantastic job photographing the car.
I would like to see another pic straight on from the side.

I greatly appreciate the kind words and I couldn't have said it better myself. I always loved the Advan GT's but never saw them on an XM so I had to make it happen.

Here ya go!

10SecGG · 03-27-2023, 12:43 PM

Looks incredible man, congrats on your ever evolving bad ass ride!!

BrockDM · 03-27-2023, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 10SecGG

Looks incredible man, congrats on your ever evolving bad ass ride!!

Thank you man, I'm very pleased with what it has turned into

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BrockDM Captain 2043 Rep 998 Posts Drives: F97 X3MC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Super stoked to announce the next mod for the X3M! GT Haus GTC-OEC catback exhaust system for the 2020+ X3M / X4M! I remember first stumbling upon GT Haus back when I was 16. They had a sweet exhaust system for the G37 Coupe that I dreamed of owning. I was in no position to ever own one back then so this one is for the 16 year old me haha. It features a full dual 3" T304 stainless design, x pipe mid section and OE valve controlled muffler flowing out of 4x102mm exhaust tips. No step down piping diameter anywhere on the entire unit to maximize flow all the way thru. The fit, finish and sound from this thing is incredible and saves nearly 30lbs compared to the stock system. Valves closed and it sounds just like stock if not a little quieter. Perfect for the early morning cold starts and keeping peace with your neighbors. Once the valves are open it truly comes alive. No high pitched rasp, no drone, just pure straight 6 sound! Plenty of more pics and vids to come of this thing but here is a quick clip I put together last night. __________________ ///X3MC Build Thread \| Instagram \| Flickr Last edited by BrockDM; 03-06-2023 at 05:42 PM..
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BrockDM Captain 2043 Rep 998 Posts Drives: F97 X3MC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Super excited to finally share this setup! I can confidently say this is by far my favor wheel on any vehicle I've had to date. They suit the X3M so well and the combination of form & function is next level. Advan GT Beyond 20x9.5 et17 (24lbs) 20x10.5 et32 (24lbs) Nitto NT555rii drag radials 275/40/20 315/35/20 I am pretty much slammed as low as I can go which is causing a slight rub in the rear even after trimming some of the fender liner so this setup is not recommended as a slap on and go. The sidewall profile on these is super meaty being a 315 so if you want something similar that doesn't rub I would recommend a PS4S or something with a more stretched sidewall design. I plan to raise the rear up a touuch and trim a little more but it should be rub free after that. __________________ ///X3MC Build Thread \| Instagram \| Flickr
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