AlexFL's X3MC build - when too much is not enough

Krys · 11-14-2020, 02:21 AM

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That's a type of SUV I'd love to have in my garage. Practical and sporty! Great quality of pictures here! What setup did you use to make them? Cool X3! 😎👌

I am using a simple Canon EOS 90D, the photographer was using an advanced Sony Alpha but I don't know which model.

Thanks!

claudioagmfilho · 11-14-2020, 07:23 PM

why did you change the breaks did you like the original breaking system that came with the car?

claudioagmfilho · 11-14-2020, 07:24 PM

youre wearing brembo right now

AlexFL · 11-15-2020, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by claudioagmfilho

youre wearing brembo right now

brembo is better

richard in NC · 11-16-2020, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

brembo is better

Isn't the BMW system a rebadged Brembo? Some are.

LimiX4m40 · 11-16-2020, 07:50 AM

How it works to clean that satinbaby? 😁

AlexFL · 11-16-2020, 08:39 AM

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How it works to clean that satinbaby? 😁

just rinse with water. if it’s very dirty, neutral pH soap first.

AlexFL · 11-16-2020, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by richard in NC

Isn't the BMW system a rebadged Brembo? Some are.

The aftermarket Brembo GT is much bigger and brakes much better.

TheBingoBalls · 11-16-2020, 09:48 PM

Everything about this build complements each other. And it has all the things you would expect on a BMW. Regardless of angle, panel, you know that's a BMW - something you can't say about every model in the line up.

Well done on the build!

AlexFL · 11-16-2020, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

Everything about this build complements each other. And it has all the things you would expect on a BMW. Regardless of angle, panel, you know that's a BMW - something you can't say about every model in the line up.

Well done on the build!

Thank you!

BavarianPrince · 11-20-2020, 06:58 PM

Interior?

AlexFL · 11-20-2020, 07:17 PM

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Interior?

Can you be more specific?

car_fan · 11-21-2020, 12:35 AM

Build is Gallery Worthy - pull up a bench, open a bottle of Pappy’s , light a cigar, sit back and enjoy. Slow -

BTW: The Gallery is that shop - there’s a whole lotta goodness up in there too

Max Well · 11-24-2020, 02:03 PM

As AlexFL essentially owns an X3MCS prototype, wanted to visualize it with an aero roof, slightly wider wheel arch and no rails. Hope M will consider producing this model for at least a limited run. Appreciate Alex allowing me to edit his image.

AlexFL · 11-24-2020, 03:41 PM

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As AlexFL essentially owns an X3MCS prototype, wanted to visualize it with an aero roof, slightly wider wheel arch and no rails. Hope M will consider producing this model for at least a limited run. Appreciate Alex allowing me to edit his image.

Thank you, Max. This looks very attractive! Maybe I should remove the roof rails!

Max Well · 11-24-2020, 04:14 PM

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Thank you, Max. This looks very attractive! Maybe I should remove the roof rails!

Please share if you do (and let us know what's involved), as I'd really like to go that route as well. I 'built' a Macan Turbo ($98K) and Cayenne Turbo ($170K) today, and neither had the rails and looked similar. I'd share the images but suspect they're under copyright. Still not sure why BMW/M forced the rails on us here in the US rather than leaving as an option, as suspect a fair number who don't need the roof carrying capability would've opted for that instead.

AlexFL · 11-24-2020, 09:35 PM

r33_RGSport did you do a roof rail delete on an X3M yet?

r33_RGSport · 11-24-2020, 09:51 PM

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r33_RGSport did you do a roof rail delete on an X3M yet?

No, I never thought about that.

pluckydks · 11-24-2020, 11:06 PM

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r33_RGSport did you do a roof rail delete on an X3M yet?

There's a post in another thread where someone ordered parts to do it. I'll try to find the post, but here's the link in the post.

https://www.studie.jp/demo_cars/50251/

AlexFL · 11-24-2020, 11:08 PM

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There's a post in another thread where someone ordered parts to do it. I'll try to find the post, but here's the link in the post.

https://www.studie.jp/demo_cars/50251/

Thanks. Probably from larsmin , the guy with the craziest mod ideas.

pluckydks · 11-24-2020, 11:24 PM

Yep

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...postcount=1185

Dobie Dog · 11-25-2020, 06:22 PM

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As AlexFLslightly wider wheel arch

No disrespect meant at all but all I can see/hear in this pic is the old song Fat Bottom Girls by Queen.

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