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      03-16-2023, 07:42 PM   #1
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Just wanted to show a little before and after of the new whip! So far I've added a Maxton front lip, blacked out side reflectors from IND, 15mm wheel spacers all around (shout out r33_RGSport for the spacers), RW Carbon rear spoiler. Might throw on some H&R Springs next and we'll see from there haha
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looks real good... the spacers always do so much for stance... its got an x4m look now
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Have you thought about black badges or even debadging the rear?

Bet that would look 🔥🔥‼️
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looks real good... the spacers always do so much for stance... its got an x4m look now
thank you!! really glad i decided to add spacers
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Have you thought about black badges or even debadging the rear?

Bet that would look 🔥🔥‼️
Definitely thought about blacked out badges. Just been very on the fence about it haha
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I feel like Black or Carbon Black are the best colors on the X4 as it hides that zig zag design BMW added in the lower rear area. I’m not a fan of that design, makes it look disjointed and darker colors help hide it.
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I feel like Black or Carbon Black are the best colors on the X4 as it hides that zig zag design BMW added in the lower rear area. I’m not a fan of that design, makes it look disjointed and darker colors help hide it.
exactly why i went with black sapphire metallic! I saw someone who painted the black part of the rear bumper to match his Brooklyn Grey and it looked really good. This Dahler X4 M40i looks great with the paint match too
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exactly why i went with black sapphire metallic! I saw someone who painted the black part of the rear bumper to match his Brooklyn Grey and it looked really good. This Dahler X4 M40i looks great with the paint match too
I’d like to see that color matched BG

A black car is simply not in my wheelhouse

That Dahler looks 💯💯💯
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I’d like to see that color matched BG

A black car is simply not in my wheelhouse

That Dahler looks 💯💯💯
here i found the pic of the BG X4!
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here i found the pic of the BG X4!
Well that looks absolutely outstanding‼️
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here i found the pic of the BG X4!
That looks so much better. I wonder how they were able to match the paint color especially BG. Did he have it done by BMW?
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Spacers make a difference driving or just cosmetic?
From my understanding…

Cosmetic : Huge upgrade

Handling : A slightly wider stance “should” improve cornering a small amount

Downside : You’ll find many posts online advising against spacers as some peeps believe that they stress the hubs and cause premature wear

Some wiser members here may want to address this last bit
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That looks so much better. I wonder how they were able to match the paint color especially BG. Did he have it done by BMW?
im not 100% sure but i believe he got it done at a shop
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Spacers make a difference driving or just cosmetic?
I honestly couldnt really tell any difference in driving, maybe a bit better handling. I was reading through a bunch of bimmerpost threads about spacers before going through with it and everyone was saying they've been doing spacers for years with their cars and never had any issues as long as you get hubcentric ones.
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Just wanted to show a little before and after of the new whip! So far I've added a Maxton front lip, blacked out side reflectors from IND, 15mm wheel spacers all around (shout out r33_RGSport for the spacers), RW Carbon rear spoiler. Might throw on some H&R Springs next and we'll see from there haha
Where did you get that lip.. Its sick... Does that fit a 2023 x3 m40i
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Where did you get that lip.. Its sick... Does that fit a 2023 x3 m40i
Yes…fits both X3 & X4

Direct buy from Maxton…nice guys there
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Yes…fits both X3 & X4

Direct buy from Maxton…nice guys there
Thanks will have to check that out..
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Where did you get that lip.. Its sick... Does that fit a 2023 x3 m40i
Yep i believe X3 and X4 have the same front bumper so fitment is the same. I got the v2 one https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/body-...k-g02-facelift

Rottweiler's BG X4 has the v1. https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/body-...k-g02-facelift

shipping was really quick too. Think it took about a week to come from the UK
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Yes…fits both X3 & X4

Direct buy from Maxton…nice guys there
One of the best X4"s I've seen. Well done!
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One of the best X4"s I've seen. Well done!
Much appreciated 🙏

I’ve got a couple last tweaks up my sleeve…will post as they transpire :~}
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Much appreciated 🙏

I’ve got a couple last tweaks up my sleeve…will post as they transpire :~}
Any suspension in the works? Looks great.
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