I have lost my mind...

Dobie Dog · 02-06-2021, 10:09 AM

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Great idea, Dobie Dog. Thanks for sharing as didn't even know about it. My wife and I want to order two of them, but I'd like to know what's involved in changing it out. Did they send directions (I can't find a how-to video on their site)? Suspect it's straightforward, but then that's what BavSound said about their speaker upgrades too!

How to video

allinon72 · 02-06-2021, 04:16 PM

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A painted rear wiper. The OE wiper is an eyesore on BSM.

Great idea, Dobie Dog. Thanks for sharing as didn't even know about it. My wife and I want to order two of them, but I'd like to know what's involved in changing it out. Did they send directions (I can't find a how-to video on their site)? Suspect it's straightforward, but then that's what BavSound said about their speaker upgrades too!

Looks like it's just a matter of removing the cover and a single bolt

Dobie Dog · 02-06-2021, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by allinon72

Looks like it's just a matter of removing the cover and a single bolt

It's a 10 minute install at most. Tape a line under the OE wiper assembly for reinstall alignment, pop off the OE cover by hand, remove 10mm nut, pop off the wiper assembly with a wiper removal tool, pop out the rubber wiper with a flathead, clip the rubber wiper into the new assembly, align the new painted assembly to the tape strip, reinstall the 10mm nut, pop on the new painted cap by hand. The gloss painted wiper looks a ton better than the flat black OE against BSM paint. (If you are OCD).

Max Well · 02-24-2021, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dobie Dog

It's a 10 minute install at most... The gloss painted wiper looks a ton better than the flat black OE against BSM paint. (If you are OCD).

Appreciation to Dobie Dog for the idea, and to IND-Distribution for production of this gloss black rear wiper assembly. Agree it looks markedly better, and more in keeping with the MSRP of the F97/98 models. As car is dirty will have to wait for the post-install image!

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 02-24-2021, 05:27 PM

Max Well - I'm sure you'll like it. I was happy with the quality on this piece (had some micro-marring & slight out-gasing) in the clear. But other than that, it's a quality unit. 99.99% of the time the IND stuff looks at good as factory paint if not better...

Dobie Dog · 03-11-2021, 07:09 PM

Can't justify two sets of tires for summer and winter in my area. Went with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4's. So good so far. Watch the "media gallery" video in the link below.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...RatingsReviews

Dobie Dog · 03-18-2021, 05:35 PM

Ordered this today. Hopefully Dinan_Engineering will come out with a midpipe set up to add to it soon.

Dobie Dog · 03-21-2021, 04:45 PM

Floating the idea of selling my stock 2021 X3M Comp exhaust (axle back). Perfect condition. 2500 miles. What is the fair price range I should expect to get?

Dobie Dog · 04-30-2021, 07:30 PM

Pulled the plug on the Dinan exhuast due to shipping delays. Lesson learned and I am thankful for it. Pony upped today and ordered a full cat back Akrapovic today

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 04-30-2021, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dobie Dog

Ordered this today. Hopefully Dinan_Engineering will come out with a midpipe set up to add to it soon.

Did they ever come out with a nice mid-pipe... ?

r33_RGSport · 04-30-2021, 08:14 PM

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Pulled the plug on the Dinan exhuast due to shipping delays. Lesson learned and I am thankful for it. Pony upped today and ordered a full cat back Akrapovic today

Thank you for your business. You'll enjoy it.

Dobie Dog · 05-01-2021, 10:07 AM

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Did they ever come out with a nice mid-pipe... ?

They have not.

Tk718 · 05-02-2021, 04:49 PM

After owning the x3m for some time now , looking back , do you still like the x3m more than m550i?

Dobie Dog · 05-02-2021, 05:11 PM

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do you still like the x3m more

Hands down, no doubt. The viseral feel of a "true ///M" car is intoxicating.

Dobie Dog · 05-14-2021, 05:29 PM

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Thank you for your business. You'll enjoy it.

Thanks for the help on this Ben. I received the shipment yesterday. Install is booked for Monday. Can't wait

r33_RGSport · 05-14-2021, 06:09 PM

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Thanks for the help on this Ben. I received the shipment yesterday. Install is booked for Monday. Can't wait

Dobie Dog · 05-26-2021, 05:57 PM

Akrapovic cat back and link pipe installed on a rainy day. Love it!

Dobie Dog · 05-26-2021, 06:00 PM

Just for fun added an Eventuri intake system.

CMackTX · 12-31-2022, 07:27 PM

Hey Dobie Dog, I'm in Frisco as well and taking delivery of my M550i Monday. Would you mind sharing the info for your guys that did your paint correction and ceramic coating and pricing?

Dobie Dog · 01-01-2023, 08:28 AM

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Hey Dobie Dog, I'm in Frisco as well and taking delivery of my M550i Monday. Would you mind sharing the info for your guys that did your paint correction and ceramic coating and pricing?

Two men that work out of Lamborghini of Dallas off 75 did the work. Call there and ask for Jose or look them up on social media. I highly recommend their work. I am sure price has changed a good bit so I will let them quote you a price. Jose with Spoiled Luxuries did the PPF. Erik Gomez with G-Werks did the correction and coating.

TacosRule! · 01-01-2023, 11:32 AM

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Powered coated the stock wheels to carry me over until I can make a decision on after market.

Where did you get the powder coat done? Can you please post or DM me the business and contact info?

Thanks!

Dobie Dog · 01-01-2023, 02:17 PM

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Where did you get the powder coat done? Can you please post or DM me the business and contact info?

Thanks!

It was Classic BMW of Plano at the time. Now it's Sewell BMW of Plano.

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Kevin_The_Clean1 Brigadier General 3230 Rep 3,889 Posts Drives: 2020 X3 MC Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Campbell, CA iTrader: (11)	Max Well - I'm sure you'll like it. I was happy with the quality on this piece (had some micro-marring & slight out-gasing) in the clear. But other than that, it's a quality unit. 99.99% of the time the IND stuff looks at good as factory paint if not better... __________________ 1998 E36 M3 - Totaled 2003 E39 M5 - Gone but not forgotten 2011 E90 335i M-Sport - Daily Driver 2017 F87 M2 - Sold & missed 2020 F97 X3 M Competition - Finally arrived ///
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Dobie Dog Captain 739 Rep 607 Posts Drives: 2021 F97 X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: D/FW Texas iTrader: (0)	Can't justify two sets of tires for summer and winter in my area. Went with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4's. So good so far. Watch the "media gallery" video in the link below. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...RatingsReviews __________________ Life is short...Drive fast
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Dobie Dog Captain 739 Rep 607 Posts Drives: 2021 F97 X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: D/FW Texas iTrader: (0)	Ordered this today. Hopefully Dinan_Engineering will come out with a midpipe set up to add to it soon. __________________ Life is short...Drive fast
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Dobie Dog Captain 739 Rep 607 Posts Drives: 2021 F97 X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: D/FW Texas iTrader: (0)	Floating the idea of selling my stock 2021 X3M Comp exhaust (axle back). Perfect condition. 2500 miles. What is the fair price range I should expect to get? __________________ Life is short...Drive fast
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Dobie Dog Captain 739 Rep 607 Posts Drives: 2021 F97 X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: D/FW Texas iTrader: (0)	Pulled the plug on the Dinan exhuast due to shipping delays. Lesson learned and I am thankful for it. Pony upped today and ordered a full cat back Akrapovic today __________________ Life is short...Drive fast
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Tk718 Private First Class 86 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2021 m550i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	After owning the x3m for some time now , looking back , do you still like the x3m more than m550i?
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Dobie Dog Captain 739 Rep 607 Posts Drives: 2021 F97 X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: D/FW Texas iTrader: (0)	Akrapovic cat back and link pipe installed on a rainy day. Love it! Attached Images __________________ Life is short...Drive fast
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Dobie Dog Captain 739 Rep 607 Posts Drives: 2021 F97 X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: D/FW Texas iTrader: (0)	Just for fun added an Eventuri intake system. Attached Images __________________ Life is short...Drive fast
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CMackTX Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M550i Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Frisco TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M550i [0.00]	Hey Dobie Dog, I'm in Frisco as well and taking delivery of my M550i Monday. Would you mind sharing the info for your guys that did your paint correction and ceramic coating and pricing?
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