[M4Lou]

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Thirty days - shout out to Gennaro Russo at BWM of Gwinnett. Dude was great. It DOES help that I live 30min from BMW plant in Spartanburg SC.

Love this thing - few comments below:

[M4Lou]

1) The tires!! As soon as they pulled it up - I could not believe it has 265's in the back. Heck, the GF's X3 M40i comes w/ 275's in the back. I've already ordered 295's for the back. GOOD news, the 265's on the back will fit the front w/ the 295's. Even my son was giving me shi....t about - "yeah dad, those should be on a honda civic.

2) I don't know how I got a spare put in this car - I think that's a mistake. Gotta be extra weight - and the cargo area is raised like three inches to fit the spare tire. YES, you know - the GF's car does NOT have a spare. THAT is the way to go.

3) If you live in SE/close to ATL - Gwinnett/Penske BMW is recommended. Fast order/delivery. My guy was Gennaro Russo. NO ISSUES w/ using my veteran discount.

4) Shout out to forum members here - helped me as I was going along w/ planning/color/options/etc.

5) Already order spacers/BMC filters/even an ER midpipe (BF sale) - But, FIRST order of business is the tire size. Heck, even 285's would be better. I've read here that 265/40/21 and 295/35/21 will fit fine.

6) Sahkir - is basically red/looks great. Very happy w/ wheels and BSM (I know, it is still clean).

[x5m-ftw]

Soo x3m s are shipping with mpss4 s now?

[mike@x-ph.com]

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by x5m-ftw

Soo x3m s are shipping with mpss4 s now?

Sure looks that way. Was there a previous option??

Also - read another thread about how the rear tires were only spec'd as rear only. Seems spurious to me. Anyway - looks like my "rears" will be my fronts soon.

[ttx3m]

Continental sport contact tires were used as well and if you do any research on those you’ll see mostly complaints.

Regarding the rears in the front some will say you shouldn’t do it as it will affect the original handling or the car that bmw engineered. They aren’t wrong but are you going to notice this with daily spirited usage? I would venture to say no but that’s just my opinion. I’m no engineer.

Michelin has information on this you can read for yourself. The rears are made up of a different compound. They also did their testing on the Nurburgring and Miramas tracks.

https://www.michelin.com/en/press-re...x3-m-and-x4-m/

[ttx3m]

By the way good looking spec, I like the Sahkir interior 👍

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by ttx3m

Continental sport contact tires were used as well and if you do any research on those you’ll see mostly complaints.

Regarding the rears in the front some will say you shouldn’t do it as it will affect the original handling or the car that bmw engineered. They aren’t wrong but are you going to notice this with daily spirited usage? I would venture to say no but that’s just my opinion. I’m no engineer.

Michelin has information on this you can read for yourself. The rears are made up of a different compound. They also did their testing on the Nurburgring and Miramas tracks.

https://www.michelin.com/en/press-re...x3-m-and-x4-m/

Great post - yeah, the 265's in back are just not wide enough. The sweet spot seems like 265f/285r or so, but I'm not gonna fuss about going up to a 295 w/ the 265 fronts.

I figured the rears had some BMW engineering. Just like the star is engineered for our cars. Heck, I won't notice.

And I love the color choice and the car. I've said it before, I just think the S58 is special.

Here is a 265/295 thread:

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1904841

[Must_Go_FASTER]

Congrats on the new vehicle!! Just traded my M40i for a 22 X3M Comp and I'm enjoying it. There's a little voice in first gear when it's not quite as peppy as the B58, but soon as it hits 2nd/3rd gear, whoa.

[BDub73]

You wrote, “ It DOES help that I live 30min from BMW plant in Spartanburg SC.”

Did you pick it up there or at the dealership?

I ask if there is an option to collect it at the plant without the normal tour and track time since I believe there are extreme delays with scheduling.

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by BDub73

You wrote, “ It DOES help that I live 30min from BMW plant in Spartanburg SC.”

Did you pick it up there or at the dealership?

I ask if there is an option to collect it at the plant without the normal tour and track time since I believe there are extreme delays with scheduling.

No, no option to get at plant delivery that fast. You either do the full dog and pony show (long wait list) or get at dealer - We did track day w/ GF's X3 M40i. Was a blast. Was faster just getting it at dealer, BMW/Gwinnett, GA - like two hours from the plant.

[BDub73]

Originally Posted by M4Lou

No, no option to get at plant delivery that fast. You either do the full dog and pony show (long wait list) or get at dealer

I figured but your post gave me pause/hope. Oh well…thanks.

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by BDub73

I figured but your post gave me pause/hope. Oh well…thanks.

lol - no worries. I picked it up day after thanksgiving. Had a fam deal that day. I was worried (like an asshole) about too many hwy miles while breaking in. I pulled into rest area's/exits/weigh stations and varied speed as much as possible. These cars are high $$$.

Again - if you need one fast, shout out to my guy Gennaro Russo at Gwinnett BMW. They have a carbahn deal too and are super high volume. Have allocations.

Heck, I wanted another S58 w/o some hybrid deal. Good luck!!

[BDub73]

Originally Posted by M4Lou

lol - no worries. I picked it up day after thanksgiving. Had a fam deal that day. I was worried (like an asshole) about too many hwy miles while breaking in. I pulled into rest area's/exits/weigh stations and varied speed as much as possible. These cars are high $$$.

Again - if you need one fast, shout out to my guy Gennaro Russo at Gwinnett BMW. They have a carbahn deal too and are super high volume. Have allocations.

Heck, I wanted another S58 w/o some hybrid deal. Good luck!!

I’ve ordered. Just waiting for my color to be scheduled at the factory. I had planned to have it delivered in SC but…I’m not adding additional time to the eternity I have already waited.

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by BDub73

I’ve ordered. Just waiting for my color to be scheduled at the factory. I had planned to have it delivered in SC but…I’m not adding additional time to the eternity I have already waited.

Tell us about your spec!

[BDub73]

X4MC
Orinoco Metallic w/ red calipers
Black interior
Carbon trim
Executive Package
DAPP
892M wheels

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by BDub73

X4MC
Orinoco Metallic...

Interested in seeing that - it's one of the few individual paint colors I've been checking out in case the G97 actually raises the bar enough to make me want to trade mine in. Definitely share some good images when it arrives!

[cfm56d7b]

Fantastic build w/gorgeous interior. Congrats!

Looking forward to an update with new tires.

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Fantastic build w/gorgeous interior. Congrats!

Looking forward to an update with new tires.

295's in back look great. I posted in another thread, the rear 265's should not be rotated to the front. Just did not drive well. My 255's went back up front. So: 255/40/21 and 295/35/21. Drives and looks great. I "do" have 12mm spacers all the way around.

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by BDub73

X4MC
Orinoco Metallic w/ red calipers
Black interior
Carbon trim
Executive Package
DAPP
892M wheels

Gotta be one of one??
I've not even heard of Orinoco...
Nice!

[TankerFlight]

Is it possible to do a factory delivery if you go to Spartanburg?

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by TankerFlight

Is it possible to do a factory delivery if you go to Spartanburg?

So, there is a factory delivery option - but it has a long waiting list. ? Three months or so if I remember correctly.

If you don't get on that list, there is NO faster option than getting at your dealer. You cannot get the car at the dealership without signing up for the waiting list/dog and pony show. (My GF and I did the DP show with her 2021 X3M40i - was a LOT of fun. ?Worth waiting for 2-3 months??? - No..)