What did you do to you X3 today?

evilchargerfan · 02-03-2021, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by nyceric03

A few days but got tints done, put in aftermarket "carbon trim", put in remus exhaust

the carbon looks good

was that vinyl wrap?

kevink1 · 02-03-2021, 08:12 AM

I'm not sure I see the benefit in e85 other than reduced fuel economy.

Of course, in my diesel I don't use ethanol. Just try to avoid > 5% biodiesel.

Wgosma · 02-03-2021, 09:13 AM

Yesterday I drove down to see Mono Lake (Calif - Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountain area) - beautiful ride, and the Lake view overlook was impressive!

evilchargerfan · 02-03-2021, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kevink1

I'm not sure I see the benefit in e85 other than reduced fuel economy.

Of course, in my diesel I don't use ethanol. Just try to avoid > 5% biodiesel.

https://bmwtuning.co/%E2%80%8Bethano...thanol-blends/

Your Mileage May Vary

(pun intended)

nyceric03 · 02-03-2021, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by evilchargerfan

the carbon looks good

was that vinyl wrap?

Nope even easier just a thin trim with double sided tape simply put over your existing trim got it from ebay for about $140 but saw it on Aliexpress for less later on. I'd use 3M tape though as the tape they provided was a bit weak for the door panels.

Could probably push them for a lower price, I offered $140 and they took it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-BMW-X3-...IAAOSwW75cfQqm

Looks great imo and much more of a "value" for a purely aesthetic piece, oem carbon trim is like $1500

Ronin135 · 02-03-2021, 06:28 PM

Hi,
Just finished with all my mods that I’ll be doing to my X3. First I went with Eibach lowering springs with a modest lowering of 1.5” front and 1.3” rear. Then I took my wife’s X4 wheels which were 605’s an had them mounted to the X3 cause the 307’s just didn’t stand out! I then installed 15mm spacers on the front and 20mm on the rear to give it a little bit of an aggressive look. The last piece was to replace the grille with double spoke matte black grilles to set off the front end. It’s a desired look that I wanted for my ride.

Wgosma · 02-04-2021, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronin135

Hi,
Just finished with all my mods that I'll be doing to my X3. First I went with Eibach lowering springs with a modest lowering of 1.5" front and 1.3" rear. Then I took my wife's X4 wheels which were 605's an had them mounted to the X3 cause the 307's just didn't stand out! I then installed 15mm spacers on the front and 20mm on the rear to give it a little bit of an aggressive look. The last piece was to replace the grille with double spoke matte black grilles to set off the front end. It's a desired look that I wanted for my ride.

car looks great...windows: is that factory or aftermarket tint on the windows? if so, what density? it looks really nice.

nyceric03 · 02-15-2021, 11:50 PM

Put in a AFE magnum intake. Also ordered the VRSF intercooler and high flow cats too.

najnad · 02-16-2021, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nyceric03

Put in a AFE magnum intake. Also ordered the VRSF intercooler and high flow cats too.

I put the same intake in, love it.

najnad · 02-16-2021, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nyceric03

A few days but got tints done, put in aftermarket "carbon trim", put in remus exhaust

Time to clean that leather steering wheel!

nyceric03 · 02-16-2021, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by najnad

Time to clean that leather steering wheel!

Haha yeah I’ll get to it !

Bosscobra · 02-18-2021, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by najnad

Time to clean that leather steering wheel!

Too much hand sanitizer......if that is what is really in the pump bottle

shoman24v · 02-18-2021, 06:27 PM

Successfully changed the oil at my in-laws (we're waiting for new home to be built) without getting a drop of oil on the ground.

pungo · 02-18-2021, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosscobra

Too much hand sanitizer......if that is what is really in the pump bottle

I was thinking the same, that wheel may need restoration

X3Turbo · 02-26-2021, 05:08 PM

Found a place to wash my car during lockdown #desperatemeasures

ItsmeX5 · 02-27-2021, 04:47 PM

Swapped the grills to gloss black. Easier than I thought

WoodinX3 · 03-02-2021, 12:33 PM

Today I installed my timing and oil pump drive assembly and oil pan. Next is the subframe and front driveline. Posting for the 1st time so I can wait an hour and then ask what the oil pan torque specs are for the N20 engine. Also need to know the subframe to chassis, differential to oil pan, and axle carriers to oil pan torque specs are.

anyland · 03-02-2021, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AmirJ

Swapped the grills to gloss black. Easier than I thought

Do you have a link to this grill? I keep thinking of doing this to my X3. I love the look.

ItsmeX5 · 03-02-2021, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by anyland

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmirJ

Swapped the grills to gloss black. Easier than I thought

Do you have a link to this grill? I keep thinking of doing this to my X3. I love the look.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174531846074

littleob · 03-02-2021, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AmirJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by anyland

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmirJ

Swapped the grills to gloss black. Easier than I thought

Do you have a link to this grill? I keep thinking of doing this to my X3. I love the look.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174531846074

I bought a set, great fit and easy installation

EndOfAnEra · 03-09-2021, 09:03 PM

I started my interior swap today. I am working on it slowly, so I should be finished up this weekend. Red interior + Alpine White = <3

Ronin135 · 03-11-2021, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Wgosma

car looks great...windows: is that factory or aftermarket tint on the windows? if so, what density? it looks really nice.

I bought this new/used with 25,000. The tint was already on it so I know it’s not 20% maybe 25.

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Ronin135 Private First Class 44 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2012 135i, 6MT, M trim Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Denver iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X4 28i [0.00] 2017 X5 35i [0.00] 2012 BMW 135i M Sport [0.00] 2017 X3 XDrive 28i [0.00]	Mods completed Hi, Just finished with all my mods that I’ll be doing to my X3. First I went with Eibach lowering springs with a modest lowering of 1.5” front and 1.3” rear. Then I took my wife’s X4 wheels which were 605’s an had them mounted to the X3 cause the 307’s just didn’t stand out! I then installed 15mm spacers on the front and 20mm on the rear to give it a little bit of an aggressive look. The last piece was to replace the grille with double spoke matte black grilles to set off the front end. It’s a desired look that I wanted for my ride. Attached Images
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nyceric03 Private 38 Rep 97 Posts Drives: F25 35i, F15 50i, E70 4.8i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Put in a AFE magnum intake. Also ordered the VRSF intercooler and high flow cats too. Attached Images
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