[Sciros]

Roof rails look cool enough. I wouldn't sweat it.

My X3MC has moved to the "awaiting carrier assignment" stage, so that means.. a few days and it'll be at the dealer, yeah?

[KodiakEd]

Originally Posted by Sciros

My X3MC has moved to the "awaiting carrier assignment" stage, so that means.. a few days and it'll be at the dealer, yeah?

Sounds about right.

[Poffman]

My X3M comp just went into production 2 weeks ahead of schedule. I'm a happy camper today!

[X3MCRN]

Week 35, then week 38, and looks like we're back to week 35

[V8MAN]

Originally Posted by Max Well

Delivery day for my wife's '22 LCI X3MC ZDM. Will post some images in a separate thread when I get some time. Smooth transition from the pre-LCI, and rapidly up to speed with the Id7 interface (having only had Id6 in ours). Got a lot done today and hope to maybe take an early drive tomorrow for even more miles and breaking in.

Those who are opting for 'ZDM' - you won't be disappointed!

Hey Max,
This Shadowline black trim that BMW is using on the body panels, are these black painted pieces or just black "gloss" plastic? From the looks of it they are going to be super prone to hairline scratching, but maybe the material is not the same as what I am thinking it is?

[X3mcesq]

Originally Posted by V8MAN

Hey Max,
This Shadowline black trim that BMW is using on the body panels, are these black painted pieces or just black "gloss" plastic? From the looks of it they are going to be super prone to hairline scratching, but maybe the material is not the same as what I am thinking it is?

Black gloss plastic, very prone to getting scratched up

[X3MCRN]

Originally Posted by X3mcesq

Black gloss plastic, very prone to getting scratched up

Ppf

[V8MAN]

Originally Posted by X3mcesq

Black gloss plastic, very prone to getting scratched up

Yea, that is what I was worried about...that crap is everywhere in this car

[V8MAN]

Originally Posted by 340iRN

Ppf

That is what it looks like, I was not planning on ppf'ing all these black pieces so we will see how much more my guy charges me for that.

[M4Ghost]

Originally Posted by 340iRN

Week 35, then week 38, and looks like we're back to week 35

How do you determine week

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by V8MAN

Hey Max,
This Shadowline black trim that BMW is using on the body panels, are these black painted pieces or just black "gloss" plastic? From the looks of it they are going to be super prone to hairline scratching, but maybe the material is not the same as what I am thinking it is?

I actually thought they were painted, V8MAN . I just did an online search with terms 'BMW black shadowline trim - is it painted?', and a fair number of links appear in which discussions are held about what exact paint color it is, 'Black Chrome' vs 'Gloss Black'.

When my wife's front tow bar cover disappeared and had to be replaced, the Dealership ordered the part which came primed, then they had to match it to the rest of the trim on the car at the Body shop. I had previously thought it was just a black plastic piece. Seemed like an awful lot of work/effort for that one little item.

Suspect r33_RGSport and IND-Distribution could confirm as they've got extensive experience with BMW. And to be honest, we've never had much of a problem with scratching on the exterior black trim (or the interior for that matter). YMMV

[X3MCRN]

Originally Posted by x3mghost

How do you determine week

Advisor

[X3mcesq]

Originally Posted by Max Well

I actually thought they were painted, V8MAN . I just did an online search with terms 'BMW black shadowline trim - is it painted?', and a fair number of links appear in which discussions are held about what exact paint color it is, 'Black Chrome' vs 'Gloss Black'.

When my wife's front tow bar cover disappeared and had to be replaced, the Dealership ordered the part which came primed, then they had to match it to the rest of the trim on the car at the Body shop. I had previously thought it was just a black plastic piece. Seemed like an awful lot of work/effort for that one little item.

Suspect r33_RGSport and IND-Distribution could confirm as they've got extensive experience with BMW. And to be honest, we've never had much of a problem with scratching on the exterior black trim (or the interior for that matter). YMMV

I actually believe it's a combination of both, depending on where on the car.

But a lot of it is the cheap gloss plastic

And yes ppf would help

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Max Well

I actually thought they were painted, V8MAN . I just did an online search with terms 'BMW black shadowline trim - is it painted?', and a fair number of links appear in which discussions are held about what exact paint color it is, 'Black Chrome' vs 'Gloss Black'.

When my wife's front tow bar cover disappeared and had to be replaced, the Dealership ordered the part which came primed, then they had to match it to the rest of the trim on the car at the Body shop. I had previously thought it was just a black plastic piece. Seemed like an awful lot of work/effort for that one little item.

Suspect r33_RGSport and IND-Distribution could confirm as they've got extensive experience with BMW. And to be honest, we've never had much of a problem with scratching on the exterior black trim (or the interior for that matter). YMMV

Shadowline is up to BMW whether they want to make black chrome or gloss black.

Black Chrome is a chrome dipping process.
While gloss black is paint. Some of the plastic parts are come prepainted from factory in gloss black, some are just primed.

I got a case where I purchased G05 X5 shadowline exhaust tips surround, when I received them, they were 2 different tone of gloss black. One is gloss black, the other one is black chrome.
Got it exchanged 2 times before I finally able to find the match.

Oh, the painted shadowline, I stop caring, it get swirls so easily. Hence I just lease, I won't be able to stand it if I have to keep the car.

[Poffman]

Originally Posted by x3mghost

How do you determine week

You can call BMW and they will tell you. I was on and off the phone in <15 mins. YMMV.

[M4Ghost]

Originally Posted by Poffman

You can call BMW and they will tell you. I was on and off the phone in <15 mins. YMMV.

#?

[Poffman]

Originally Posted by x3mghost

#?

(800) 831-1117

[porkipine69]

Originally Posted by Poffman

(800) 831-1117

thanks. I spoke a live person this time, I finally got a possible start build date on my malachite green saying 8/31. I'm jacked to the tits!

[f82fanatic]

She is finally here!!!

[iSpY]

Originally Posted by f82fanatic

She is finally here!!!

Beautiful color! Congrats!! Any pic for the front too?

[Tim@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by f82fanatic

She is finally here!!!

Congrats!

Don't forget to take a photo of that plush Tartufo leather too!

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by f82fanatic

She is finally here!!!

ABOUT TIME.

congrats!!