22’ LCI Journal

Lennon997 · 05-02-2022, 02:25 PM

Took delivery my ordered LCI in October. Have about 1500 miles on it since then, it’s a great little truck. Having had tons of M vehicles in the past was a little skeptical on a middle of the road as opposed to the M Comp but have been very happy with it this far. Was purchased for my wife to be a DD but since she’s working from home still it doesn’t see the road often.

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Took delivery with stickers on the car, drove it the 3 miles home and had my friend who is in the PPF business do the entire front end and I followed with a IGL Kenzo ceramic coating.

Lennon997 · 05-02-2022, 02:26 PM

Since nothing I’ve ever owned has stayed stock

15mm dinan spacers with extended lugs
Red start/stop button
Red inserts for front grills
Black oem badges
Entire car ceramic tinted
CF paddles
CF/alcantara wheel trim
K&N drop in filter
OEM floating center caps
Amazon drop in armrest organizer
BimmerLink coding

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83883 · 05-02-2022, 04:09 PM

Looks fantastic

Congrats!

misterdom · 05-02-2022, 05:04 PM

Got any pics of the front with the grills back on?

snareman · 05-02-2022, 10:21 PM

Looks great! What does the front look like with the grilles back on with the red behind them?

Shaun170 · 05-03-2022, 01:47 AM

Very nice mods. I’m so so tempted to do the carbon steering wheel trim but annoyed that I’d have to cut into the rear of the wheels trim to get access to the airbag clips. Why did BMW cover the access?

Can you post a link to the wheel trim please as I have the exact same wheel as you. I was thinking if I do this I’d also fit the red M buttons at the same time.

Does anyone know if they would be plug and play?

Keefy · 05-03-2022, 03:34 AM

Would the red M buttons still retain full functionality, any changes to the wiring loom?

Shaun170 · 05-03-2022, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keefy

Would the red M buttons still retain full functionality, any changes to the wiring loom?

This suggests yes

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https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtYTEfg

Lennon997 · 05-03-2022, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun170

Very nice mods. I’m so so tempted to do the carbon steering wheel trim but annoyed that I’d have to cut into the rear of the wheels trim to get access to the airbag clips. Why did BMW cover the access?

Can you post a link to the wheel trim please as I have the exact same wheel as you. I was thinking if I do this I’d also fit the red M buttons at the same time.

Does anyone know if they would be plug and play?

Cut into what? You don’t have to do any of that….the DIY is readily available online and it is literally plug and play. No different from any other BMW steering wheel that you might be switching paddles or trims on.

Lennon997 · 05-03-2022, 06:25 AM

Oem M performance sills

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misterdom · 05-03-2022, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Lennon997

Oem M performance sills

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Thanks for the pics. The front end is mighty fine with that red! Are those inserts replacement supports or just covers? Would you happen to have a link?

Lennon997 · 05-03-2022, 10:49 AM

BMW did a great job with all the glossy black plastic but didn’t address the rear windshield wiper arm. Bought the expensive piece from IND but it’s a night and day difference. Now everything matches and flows.

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Lennon997 · 05-03-2022, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by misterdom

Thanks for the pics. The front end is mighty fine with that red! Are those inserts replacement supports or just covers? Would you happen to have a link?

Just a slip cover

Alpha Rider Compatible with BMW F10 F11 F01 F02 F03 F04 F07 F06 F12 F13 F39 F48 Front Grille Insert Trim Strips Cover Frame Car Decorations Stickers Red (2PCS)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0972TNFQQ...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Shaun170 · 05-03-2022, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lennon997

Cut into what? You don’t have to do any of that….the DIY is readily available online and it is literally plug and play. No different from any other BMW steering wheel that you might be switching paddles or trims on.

To fit the carbon trim it was my understanding that the airbag has to be removed and in order the gain access to the retaining springs you have to make holes in each side of the steering wheel at the rear to be able to get to the spring to release the air bag?

In my last car there were holes already at the rear of the wheel to give access to the springs.

Lennon997 · 05-03-2022, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun170

To fit the carbon trim it was my understanding that the airbag has to be removed and in order the gain access to the retaining springs you have to make holes in each side of the steering wheel at the rear to be able to get to the spring to release the air bag?

In my last car there were holes already at the rear of the wheel to give access to the springs.

Took longer to disconnect the battery then to push a screwdriver in to release the airbag. Holes already exist, nothing has to be cut. It’s very straightforward

Shaun170 · 05-03-2022, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lennon997

Took longer to disconnect the battery then to push a screwdriver in to release the airbag. Holes already exist, nothing has to be cut. It’s very straightforward

If the holes already exist in your outer surface then your airbag has already been off. No holes in mine, just dimples where you’d need to make the holes. 100% no holes in mine.

4 minutes 30 secs into this video is what I’m talking about.

Lennon997 · 05-04-2022, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun170

To fit the carbon trim it was my understanding that the airbag has to be removed and in order the gain access to the retaining springs you have to make holes in each side of the steering wheel at the rear to be able to get to the spring to release the air bag?

In my last car there were holes already at the rear of the wheel to give access to the springs.

You have to puncture it, holes are already there, a small toothpick will do. It takes longer to disconnect the battery as I noted. Really no big deal at all. Don't get held up on that.

Shaun170 · 05-04-2022, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lennon997

You have to puncture it, holes are already there, a small toothpick will do. It takes longer to disconnect the battery as I noted. Really no big deal at all. Don't get held up on that.

Yes this is what I meant, I’m not sure I want to puncture the outer covering. I realise the holes are already there underneath to give access to the springs. It is the puncturing of the surface I didn’t really want to do.

Is it visible once you have punctured it?

mailman_fin · 05-04-2022, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun170

Is it visible once you have punctured it?

Basically no, imo.
But someone could say yes, so I would just check it with my own eyes

mailman_fin · 05-04-2022, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun170

This suggests yes

￡144.51 25％ Off | Suitable for BMW new 3 Series g20 g28 5 Series g30 g38 modified T-shaped steering wheel m1m2 button sports mode switching module
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtYTEfg

Anyone already tested something like this in non real M car?

Shaun170 · 05-04-2022, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lennon997

CF paddles
CF/alcantara wheel trim

Have you got links then or they OEM?

Lennon997 · 05-05-2022, 06:20 AM

Painted front reflectors, what a PITA. Have to take the wheels off to have ample space, you’ll destroy the pop rivets requiring new ones and you’ll need that pop rivet tool if you don’t have it already

But yea, it looks fantastic

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Lennon997 Private First Class 101 Rep 181 Posts Drives: f10 m5 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Since nothing I’ve ever owned has stayed stock 15mm dinan spacers with extended lugs Red start/stop button Red inserts for front grills Black oem badges Entire car ceramic tinted CF paddles CF/alcantara wheel trim K&N drop in filter OEM floating center caps Amazon drop in armrest organizer BimmerLink coding Last edited by Lennon997; 05-03-2022 at 10:52 AM.. Reason: Added content
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Shaun170 Captain 1072 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i LCI Join Date: May 2021 Location: Surrey UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Ducati 749 [10.00] 2022 BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	Very nice mods. I’m so so tempted to do the carbon steering wheel trim but annoyed that I’d have to cut into the rear of the wheels trim to get access to the airbag clips. Why did BMW cover the access? Can you post a link to the wheel trim please as I have the exact same wheel as you. I was thinking if I do this I’d also fit the red M buttons at the same time. Does anyone know if they would be plug and play? __________________ 2022 X3 M40i LCI. Brooklyn Grey Metallic. Driving Assistant Professional. Black with Blue Stitching Vernasca Leather M Seats. Comfort Pack. Pano Roof. Carbon Fibre Interior Trim, inc. seat backs. 21” 718 Alloys. Blue M Sport Callipers. Anniversary badges. Floating centre caps. Performance flow through rear spoiler. Front splitter. Carbon mirror caps. OEM carbon steering wheel trim. G80 carbon paddle shifters.
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Lennon997 Private First Class 101 Rep 181 Posts Drives: f10 m5 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Painted front reflectors, what a PITA. Have to take the wheels off to have ample space, you’ll destroy the pop rivets requiring new ones and you’ll need that pop rivet tool if you don’t have it already But yea, it looks fantastic
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