What did you do to your G01 X3 today?

Marmugmotleocay · 01-04-2020, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

Finally got rid of the cerium grills today. Looks so much better, even with the cerium boomerangs and mirror caps.

They were very difficult to get off (you have to pull really hard), but I found the easiest way was to release the three tabs, get it started, then work a cloth behind the grill (between grill and active flaps) which gives you something to pull on for leverage.

Did you buy the OEM grills or aftermarket? I'm in the process of buying them right now. I have Autotecknic carbon fiber mirror caps coming this week. They also have the black grills. I'm not sure what to buy.

WOT Bimmer · 01-04-2020, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmugmotleocay

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Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

Finally got rid of the cerium grills today. Looks so much better, even with the cerium boomerangs and mirror caps.

They were very difficult to get off (you have to pull really hard), but I found the easiest way was to release the three tabs, get it started, then work a cloth behind the grill (between grill and active flaps) which gives you something to pull on for leverage.

Did you buy the OEM grills or aftermarket? I'm in the process of buying them right now. I have Autotecknic carbon fiber mirror caps coming this week. They also have the black grills. I'm not sure what to buy.

I called IND last week and asked them the same thing. The Autotecknic are $130, and the OEM are $300 (ish). They recommended the Autotecknic unless I wanted OEM for the sake of it. I prefer to stick with OEM, but I couldn't justify the extra cost. The Autotecknic were a perfect fit. Besides, IND wouldn't sell anything that isn't top notch.

Marmugmotleocay · 01-04-2020, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

I called IND last week and asked them the same thing. The Autotecknic are $130, and the OEM are $300 (ish). They recommended the Autotecknic unless I wanted OEM for the sake of it. I prefer to stick with OEM, but I couldn't justify the extra cost. The Autotecknic were a perfect fit. Besides, IND wouldn't sell anything that isn't top notch.

Thanks so much . I will order them right now.

Meantime · 01-04-2020, 01:03 PM

Ceramic coating, Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra, applied by local detailing studio WOW Factors. Love it!

kzg1969 · 01-04-2020, 02:49 PM

that look fantastic - best not take it outside

Meantime · 01-04-2020, 03:43 PM

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that look fantastic - best not take it outside

) Better not to take outside? I am seriously considering it.

WOT Bimmer · 01-04-2020, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmugmotleocay

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Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

I called IND last week and asked them the same thing. The Autotecknic are $130, and the OEM are $300 (ish). They recommended the Autotecknic unless I wanted OEM for the sake of it. I prefer to stick with OEM, but I couldn't justify the extra cost. The Autotecknic were a perfect fit. Besides, IND wouldn't sell anything that isn't top notch.

Thanks so much . I will order them right now.

Post pics once you get them installed!

Blacktemplar · 01-06-2020, 11:00 AM

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Ceramic coating, Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra, applied by local detailing studio WOW Factors. Love it!

Fabulous colour - wish it was available for the X3 M40i

Tex94 · 01-06-2020, 08:40 PM

Finally swapped my Cerium grills and mirror caps for black. Absolutely love the improved looks (and of course the car feels at least 5hp faster). Thanks to all for the tips. Turned out to be a very easy mod.

rkx3m40i · 01-06-2020, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmugmotleocay

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Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

Finally got rid of the cerium grills today. Looks so much better, even with the cerium boomerangs and mirror caps.

They were very difficult to get off (you have to pull really hard), but I found the easiest way was to release the three tabs, get it started, then work a cloth behind the grill (between grill and active flaps) which gives you something to pull on for leverage.

Did you buy the OEM grills or aftermarket? I'm in the process of buying them right now. I have Autotecknic carbon fiber mirror caps coming this week. They also have the black grills. I'm not sure what to buy.

I bought the Autotecnics, they look and fit perfectly. No issues and it's been over 6 months.

asyvan · 01-09-2020, 05:14 AM

Today was a great day for a well needed wash after 11 days on tour on salted winter roads. Looks nice with those 20" winters if you ask me. 🤩

kzg1969 · 01-10-2020, 07:13 AM

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Today was a great day for a well needed wash after 11 days on tour on salted winter roads. Looks nice with those 20" winters if you ask me. 🤩

thought sweden was salt free?????

asyvan · 01-10-2020, 09:23 AM

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Today was a great day for a well needed wash after 11 days on tour on salted winter roads. Looks nice with those 20" winters if you ask me. 🤩

thought sweden was salt free?????

No way.
Some parts here in the north of Sweden are. But sometimes they have to use salt. Especially this winter where it has been raining on frozen snow or frozen tarmac.
This is the first January in my life where there is no snow. #climate_change_is_real

Juris · 01-10-2020, 12:45 PM

Maybe we have been getting your snow in Colorado. We have been setting records for years. Last year 519% of normal. Right now we are 122% of normal and we have not even entered our heavy snow season.

teaston · 01-10-2020, 01:49 PM

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Maybe we have been getting your snow in Colorado. We have been setting records for years. Last year 519% of normal. Right now we are 122% of normal and we have not even entered our heavy snow season.

Climate is fucked, it's like spring here!

titomi · 01-10-2020, 03:17 PM

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Maybe we have been getting your snow in Colorado. We have been setting records for years. Last year 519% of normal. Right now we are 122% of normal and we have not even entered our heavy snow season.

Climate is fucked, it's like spring here!

Last white Christmas was 18 years ago. Global warming is bullshit I say.

Blacktemplar · 01-10-2020, 04:10 PM

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Climate is fucked, it's like spring here!

Spring? More like summer - 18.7C in the Highlands on 28th December

Marmugmotleocay · 01-10-2020, 04:58 PM

The Autotecknic carbon fiber mirrors and black grills came today. I have to wait till I wash off all the snow salt. I can't wait!

AJFord · 01-11-2020, 08:57 AM

Snapped off the bonnet release handle

chicagofan00 · 01-11-2020, 10:51 AM

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Snapped off the bonnet release handle

teaston · 01-11-2020, 02:48 PM

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Snapped off the bonnet release handle

Shit, are you the incredible hulk!?

Marmugmotleocay · 01-11-2020, 04:15 PM

Installed the Autotecknic carbon fiber mirrors and their black kidney grills. The mirror install took longer than the grills. The mirror covers seem like they would be very easily stolen.

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Tex94 Private First Class 79 Rep 111 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i, Carbon Black Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	Finally swapped my Cerium grills and mirror caps for black. Absolutely love the improved looks (and of course the car feels at least 5hp faster). Thanks to all for the tips. Turned out to be a very easy mod. Attached Images
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