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      08-28-2018, 11:23 PM   #45
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LOL - we almost went for a white M40i too!
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Did the installer have any special notes? Any trouble getting them in? I believe you are the first to jump into the springs world.

Looks amazing. Where did you purchase them from H&R directly?
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Did you measure before and after the new springs to see exactly how much lower you are?
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Did the installer have any special notes? Any trouble getting them in? I believe you are the first to jump into the springs world.

Looks amazing. Where did you purchase them from H&R directly?
The rear springs were a PITA, part of the interior had to come to access them shock mounts, the fronts were easier.... I bought them from Tire Rack.

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I probably should have, but I didn't. H&R says 1.4" front and .75" rear... I m very pleased with them
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Lastly...will H&R/any other lowering kit mess up the M performance suspension/adaptive at all?? I would love to lower mine since I'm on 20' wheels and it doesn't fill out the wheel well the way a 21" wheel would. But worried about messing up the performance or warranty etc...

And that thing is looking super nice man!
I totally forgot to answer your last question. H&R springs keep the etc functions intact. I honestly can't tell that the suspension feels any differently; It still feels very OEM to me.

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I’m glad this thread resurfaced since I’m relatively new around here. Just letting you know I love your X3 and I’m definitely using it as an inspiration for my wife’s daily (which we’ll be picking up in a couple of weeks). I’ve already been dropping hints about the H&R springs and showing her your photos. Solid gold man!
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I’m glad this thread resurfaced since I’m relatively new around here. Just letting you know I love your X3 and I’m definitely using it as an inspiration for my wife’s daily (which we’ll be picking up in a couple of weeks). I’ve already been dropping hints about the H&R springs and showing her your photos. Solid gold man!
I hardly ever get to drive it, but my wife loves it!
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Nice mods. Not crazy about dark wheels but looks good on your vehicle especially with the drop. Love the oyster interior. Was curious about your mats. I believe the manufacturer/seller of those...Autopreme...is out of business now? Or is there a different seller.
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Nice mods. Not crazy about dark wheels but looks good on your vehicle especially with the drop. Love the oyster interior. Was curious about your mats. I believe the manufacturer/seller of those...Autopreme...is out of business now? Or is there a different seller.
Was going to ask the same question. Looks like manacci is another option.
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Nice mods. Not crazy about dark wheels but looks good on your vehicle especially with the drop. Love the oyster interior. Was curious about your mats. I believe the manufacturer/seller of those...Autopreme...is out of business now? Or is there a different seller.
mine are autopreme, but I think someone is selling the exact same mats under a different name.
try www.customein.com
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mine are autopreme, but I think someone is selling the exact same mats under a different name.
try www.customein.com
Thanks for the link. Does not appear they have the black with blue accents like you have, the accents appear beige. But the pricing is good!
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https://www.premiumcarfloormats.com/photo-gallery/
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I gotta say this is probably the best looking X3 M40i out there! Really nicely done man! Great looking build!!
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Love those mats...definitely getting a set in brown.

Oh, and awesome build. Probably one of the best looking ones on here!
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...Oh, and awesome build. Probably one of the best looking ones on here!
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....meanwhie X3 M40i takes on the snow with summer tires






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Oh I miss the snow... car looks great! By chance have you noticed the front springs settling any lower since the install? I know H&R’s sometimes have a rake to them anyway from the factory, but figured I’d ask.
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Oh I miss the snow... car looks great! By chance have you noticed the front springs settling any lower since the install? I know H&R’s sometimes have a rake to them anyway from the factory, but figured I’d ask.
Not really, but I am satisfied with the overall appearance. It looks really mean going down the road!
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Cool snow pics! It seems like these pics show the drop better or the springs have settled a bit. Either way it looks awesome.
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Love these mods, simple but good
Thanks guys!

I took it in to BMW last week for service and to address the rear brake recall. Before pulling into the service lane, I was parked just outside and engaged in a phone conversation when I noticed a couple of guys walking towards the X3 with their cell phones in camera mode... The finance manager and the M Genius also came out to see what was going on. Apparently, this was the first modded X3 M40i that had come through the dealership. Everyone loved the wheels and the fact that it was sitting a little more aggressive than all the others. Lots of complements followed. This made me smile a little....


I wish I had gotten service bay pictures...
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Love the mats- that’s a very good look, great contrast and functional I also see you tucked her in the garage detailed.
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mats looks good, matches the exterior pretty well!
I went little more conservative with mine but these looks very nice indeed
Thanks everyone... I am super pleased with the X3 M40i, wheels and mats so far...

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Is Ind going to paint your boomerangs?
Yes, I'm going to do the blackout next....

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Couple things: let me know what you do on the blackout. I used IND and have never gotten the promised boomerangs as I was told they were on back order or there was no part, then told you had to order an entire unit, not just the boomerangs and it was much more expensive than original agreement. So...mine is all black on the trim and accessories except the boomerangs which drives me crazy.
Also...the offset thing is so confusing to me. Since the factory offset is a little higher (I think 27/43 or something), does your lower offset number mean it pushes the tire further out and more in line with the fender? I always forget how to read the offset numbers.

Lastly...will H&R/any other lowering kit mess up the M performance suspension/adaptive at all?? I would love to lower mine since I'm on 20' wheels and it doesn't fill out the wheel well the way a 21" wheel would. But worried about messing up the performance or warranty etc...

And that thing is looking super nice man!
Thank you!
lower offsets pushes the wheel farther away from the hub and more inline with the fenders. The rear offsets are perfect for my setup, but I've got to play around with spacers to get the fronts to look the way I would like them.

I am doing blackout trim next... stuff has been setting in my cart at IND for awhile. I do have a local shop who can wrap the boomerangs if IND doesn't come through. H&R springs being installed today!

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Are you running spacers behind those wheels to achieve the flush fit or did you do it all through the offset?

I am ordering custom and I am looking to use your specs to order either Avant-garde F331's or Rotiform SNA's.

* 21x9J et25 (front)
* 21x10.5J et32 (rear)

I'm in PA and cannot use wheel spacers above 1/4 inch (won't pass annual inspection). Therefore, I need to work with offsets to get what I'm looking for. You seemed to nail it.

Also, you have absolutely no rubbing with these Michelin's right?
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I am ordering custom and I am looking to use your specs to order either Avant-garde F331's or Rotiform SNA's.

* 21x9J et25 (front)
* 21x10.5J et32 (rear)

I'm in PA and cannot use wheel spacers above 1/4 inch (won't pass annual inspection). Therefore, I need to work with offsets to get what I'm looking for. You seemed to nail it.

Also, you have absolutely no rubbing with these Michelin's right?
ABSOLUTELY NO RUBBING. PERIOD!
I had to use spacers in the front. They are super easy to install/uninstall (if necessary to get the vehicle inspected one a year).... You can custom order your wheels to the offsets I provided earlier to avoid using spacers, but custom order usually = added costs.
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