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      12-17-2021, 10:52 AM   #23
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Congrats OP. Any good driving roads in the Seattle are you recommend? My family is in the Issaquah area.

I agree a Seattle area meet is needed.
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+1 on the Seattle meet!
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Congrats. Great looking F97 and E46 builds! Will be following along.
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That e46 is gorgeous
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Seems to be a bunch of us from Seattle, we should all meet up. My MBB goes into production week 1 2022. If anyone needs mods/ out of warranty work done, hit me up. I have a friend who is a long time tech at BMW who can help and charge way less than the shops out here.
Congrats!

You see that M flag in the garage? My wife and I designed this and I am a prod owner of the original paper artwork, haha 😍😍
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Seems to be a bunch of us from Seattle, we should all meet up. My MBB goes into production week 1 2022. If anyone needs mods/ out of warranty work done, hit me up. I have a friend who is a long time tech at BMW who can help and charge way less than the shops out here.
Congrats!

You see that M flag in the garage? My wife and I designed this and I am a prod owner of the original paper artwork, haha 😍😍
It looks amazing! Where can I buy one?
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The most important thing we can do is protect that e46 at all cost, thank you for your cooperation
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I just got done saying that I didn't want another BMW and then I saw this E46
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      12-17-2021, 11:24 PM   #32
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Appreciate all the love guys. Super happy with the x3m so far and yes love the e46 too. I just don't drive it as much, maybe 200 miles per year? Was thinking of selling it too.

As for all the Seattle members, we should link up when the weather is nice out. Let me know if you're down and we can set something up.
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      12-17-2021, 11:28 PM   #33
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So clean👍🏻
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      12-17-2021, 11:31 PM   #34
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I just got done saying that I didn't want another BMW and then I saw this E46
Let me know if you are ready to own one. She might become available in the near future.

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Congrats OP. Any good driving roads in the Seattle are you recommend? My family is in the Issaquah area.

I agree a Seattle area meet is needed.
We have a lot of nice back roads or mountains passed for a some good driving sessions. How often are you back in town?

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Seems to be a bunch of us from Seattle, we should all meet up. My MBB goes into production week 1 2022. If anyone needs mods/ out of warranty work done, hit me up. I have a friend who is a long time tech at BMW who can help and charge way less than the shops out here.
Congrats!

You see that M flag in the garage? My wife and I designed this and I am a prod owner of the original paper artwork, haha 😍😍
No way…that's pretty cool. I love the flag and the artwork on it is amazing.
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I'll take the e46
My thoughts exactly.
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Congrats on the car! Mine will be arriving late Feb and I'm considering 12mm spacers. Do you mind posting more pictures to show the difference?
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Congrats on the car! Mine will be arriving late Feb and I'm considering 12mm spacers. Do you mind posting more pictures to show the difference?
Here are few as the weather in the pnw is not that great atm.

Also, installed r33_RGSport midpipe and what a difference it does to the sound. Highly recommended, if anyone is on the fence.
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Are those 12mm spacers all around... ?
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      01-18-2022, 02:43 AM   #39
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Yes it is, it's perfect imo.
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Awesome car man. It looks so fucking clean
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      01-18-2022, 12:55 PM   #41
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Here are few as the weather in the pnw is not that great atm.

Also, installed r33_RGSport midpipe and what a difference it does to the sound. Highly recommended, if anyone is on the fence.
Thanks man! Ya 12mm looks sick -- I will probably do the same.

As for the midpipe, do you have a link? I've been considering Dinan resonator delete or dinan axle-back. Same goal as you I'm sure just want a bit more sound
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Awesome car man. It looks so fucking clean
Thank you, really love the contrast on alpine white and with the red guts.

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Here are few as the weather in the pnw is not that great atm.

Also, installed r33_RGSport midpipe and what a difference it does to the sound. Highly recommended, if anyone is on the fence.
Thanks man! Ya 12mm looks sick -- I will probably do the same.

As for the midpipe, do you have a link? I've been considering Dinan resonator delete or dinan axle-back. Same goal as you I'm sure just want a bit more sound
Here is the link for the midpipe- https://www.rgsportshop.com/index.ph...ch=X3m+midpipe

I think with dinan resonator, it's still not enough sound for me. The car is really quiet, even with the midpipe it's a little louder at idling and cruising speed which is perfect. But once you put it in sport or sport+ and give it some gas…it sounds amazing with the m performance exhaust.
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Amazing spec, now I'm really tempted to go AW!
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Creating this thread to share my thoughts, questions, and sharing the build.

2022 X3M Competition
Color: Alpine White
Interior: Sakhir Orange
Trim: Carbon Fiber

Options:

- Competition Pack
- Exec. Pack
- Ventilated Seats
- Remote Start
- Mobility Kit
- Driving Assistance Pro
- Style 892M Wheels
- Red Calipers

Apology in advance if this going to be too long. I'll try my best to keep it short and simple.

Finally took delivery of the x3m today after waiting almost a month while it was in transit. As most of you guys are aware by now regarding the "Main Bearing Seal". I was devastated when I heard about it because my production date falls within that time frame. I didn't know what do. As of right now my vin is not affected per my SA, all the sites, and BMW NA. So they gave me a green light to take delivery of the car. Am I concern at all? No, not really because I know BMW NA will make it right for everyone that's affected by the recall.

When I saw the car in person….It was like love at first sight. Even now I'm giggling and feeling so surreal. Feeling like a kid on Christmas Day! Not sure why but I'm more happy about getting this car than when I bought a brand new house. Lol

Didn't have much seat time (only 50 miles) so far. The car is so snappy, interior is very refined, it's quick as hell for a car this size/weight, and the suspension in comfort is perfect. Coming from a e46 m3, I don't think the suspension is stiff at all. The Harmon Kardon system is great not the best but great.

As of now, will try to find some time to set everything up. Not be able to drive it as much because I wfh and it's pouring here in Seattle. Want to get PPF, tint, ceramic before taken her out. They can't get me in until 11/9

Here are a few pictures along with my e46 m3. Will post more once I install all the mods I have sitting around.

Here is my IG as well if you want to follow my builds over there. @xploration_gt

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-Xpel Full PPF
-Ceramic coating
-Painted reflectors
-H&R 12mm spacers
-Custom Painted engine cover
-Weathertech mats interior and tailgate
-Autoteknic cf steering wheel trim
-Autoteknic cf seat covers
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-OEM door projectors x4
-OEM door slides x2
-OEM M black valve stems
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-RG Sport Midpipe
I had the same color combo on my F80 but went with brook grey/ sahkir now

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