[FrankieNuo]

Originally Posted by dhurng

Thank you! And yes absolutely you can do whatever you want.

Any kind of material or leather really!

It's on point! Love it. What lip is on the grey x3m?

[dhurng]

Originally Posted by FrankieNuo

It's on point! Love it. What lip is on the grey x3m?

Thank you!

And for him he has a universal ez lip you stick on. It actually looks really good in person

[Graves]

Originally Posted by dhurng

Hey guys!

Hope all is well during these times for everyone, I wanted to finally take the time to share my short and simple build log. I got around to some photoshoots this weekend and more to follow along, but let's get started!

=====Mod List=====
- 20% Tints Front
- OEM Black Side Vents
- IND Black Kidney Grilles
- IND Black Chrome grille badge/rear badge
- IND BSM Painted Rear/Front Reflectors
- Super White 6000K Trunk lights
- Eisenmann exhaust (103mm tip)
- Custom Mud Flaps
- Oneight Custom headlights (black housing/demon/rgb/eyes)
- RKP Lip
- H&R Springs
- 15mm FC spacers
- Powder Coated Rims/Calipers
- Black roundels/center caps
- Custom steering wheel (ivory/heated/distronics)
- AutoTecknic Carbon Fiber Gear Selector Cover
- BSM Painted AutoTecknic Paddle Shifters
- Ceramic idrive controller (7er)
- Xpel Wrap on headlights
- Ceramic Pro
- Bootmod3 Stage1 91 Tune
- Custom Manhart Decals Replica

=====Shoutouts=====
- SS Customs
- SVBimmers
- Supreme DetailWorks
- Alphawerks
- Oneighty
- Performance Technic
- IND Team
- LTMW


Built out a 2020 X3 M40i. The day of pickup, I decided...f*ck it, and picked up a loaded X3M. Black wasn't my first option, nor was white ivory interior, but I wanted all the options on it and Christmas was just around the corner

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So first thing's first, let's chrome delete:

- X3M Badge
- Black Kidney Grilles w/black chrome badge
- Black Side Vents

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I'm a huge fan of lights, so went ahead and added some 18 led license plate lights so I can better be identified :]

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Yah so definitely no on the BMW Stripes Owell changing them out!

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Wait..but first let's load her up and go hunting!

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During Covid, the approval for the Vanity plates were expedited :]

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Powder coated the stock rims...something seems off..

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..Ahh the size! Updated to the stock 21 inches!

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After powder coating these black and figured since everyone and their mother has a black car..I wanted to try something different and rip a page from Manhart :] So let the replication process begin!

Big shoutout to Alphawerks! (photoshoot was also thanks to him)

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Decided to balance out the gold trims with gold calipers! Also dropped it on H&R Springs. Shoutout to SS Customs for the install!

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Alright time for some simple interior decorating..how about paint matched performance paddles?

Really really recommend the carbon fiber shifter as well. Mind the scratches as it was a pain in the ass to install

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I really needed something with more noise, the moment Eisenmann released their exhaust.. I absolutely needed it!

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Blacked out the emblems...but for some reason they look like buttons to me now..so either ill be changing them to offset with matte black or just go with the black edged ind ones

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Cool beans, I always wanted to work with OSS or Oneighty on custom headlights. Went with Oneighty on this as their design seemed much more OEM.

Blacked out the housing and added demon eyes. They change colors and strobe and all that good stuff..but let's be honest...Red FTW

Big shoutout to Performance Technic for this install as well as the Eisenmann exhaust too and their high quality photos

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Swapped out the idrive for chrome/ceramic pulled from 7ers.

Got the RKP Lip! Wrapped it! And the custom mudflaps..the oem ones never sat well with me, maybe they're too bulky or too matte


Below are pictures over the weekend. More will be coming along with rollers etc!

Was blessed to join the Norcal Meet and great to see other f97s rep!

There were plenty of people talking about wanting to make a switch over. Can't blame them right?

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Thanks for reading and following! Drive safe

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Next up:

1. Reserved spot numero uno for the 3D design diffuser/side skirts!

3. LTMW will be working on a m4 gts replica hood with me :]

Wow, gorgeous X3M!!! That steering wheel is fire. Time to get stationed in Germany. You'll never wanna leave though.

[dhurng]

Originally Posted by Graves

Wow, gorgeous X3M!!! That steering wheel is fire. Time to get stationed in Germany. You'll never wanna leave though.

Haha thank you for the kind words!

Haha oh yah? I've only did a lay over in Zurich for an hour lolll

[DucatiT1098S]

Congratulations for your awesome ride and I saw your build on Bimmerpost!
Keep raising the bar dhung!

[J-RO]

Is it possible to post a video showing the various functions of the headlights? Thanks.

[Graves]

dhurng

Yeah man. My time in Germany has been life changing. The roads, food, and people. There is a reason these cars are made the way they are. They're made for Europe. Only place I know of where you can achieve your cars potential. I absolutely love being in Germany.

[evo-mike]

Originally Posted by Graves

dhurng

Yeah man. My time in Germany has been life changing. The roads, food, and people. There is a reason these cars are made the way they are. They're made for Europe. Only place I know of where you can achieve your cars potential. I absolutely love being in Germany.

Germany, yes. Europe as a whole? Not so much. German roads are much smoother than most. Slovenia, Croatia, much of Italy, etc would be tough with the suspension being so stiff.

[dhurng]

Originally Posted by evo-mike

Germany, yes. Europe as a whole? Not so much. German roads are much smoother than most. Slovenia, Croatia, much of Italy, etc would be tough with the suspension being so stiff.

Originally Posted by DucatiT1098S

Congratulations for your awesome ride and I saw your build on Bimmerpost!
Keep raising the bar dhung!

Awesome! Thank you for reading!

Originally Posted by J-RO

Is it possible to post a video showing the various functions of the headlights? Thanks.

Oh great suggestion. I'll go ahead and make that today and follow up!

Originally Posted by Graves

dhurng

Yeah man. My time in Germany has been life changing. The roads, food, and people. There is a reason these cars are made the way they are. They're made for Europe. Only place I know of where you can achieve your cars potential. I absolutely love being in Germany.

Ahh got it, I'll definitely have to spend more time there once this is over!

[Graves]

Originally Posted by evo-mike

Germany, yes. Europe as a whole? Not so much. German roads are much smoother than most. Slovenia, Croatia, much of Italy, etc would be tough with the suspension being so stiff.

Agreed, I really meant Germany but didn't want to offend anyone, lol. Germany has the best roads I've ever seen.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by Graves

Agreed, I really meant Germany but didn't want to offend anyone, lol. Germany has the best roads I've ever seen.

I feel offended. Switzerland has silky smooth roads and they are scenic too. Sadly, “tempolimit” everywhere.

[evo-mike]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

I feel offended. Switzerland has silky smooth roads and they are scenic too. Sadly, “tempolimit” everywhere.

Switzerland is the smoothest for sure, but yeah I never felt comfortable going thru Switzerland. It was like being in my aunts living room as a kid. You know the one they only use for holidays and you can't touch anything in there.

[pluckydks]

Originally Posted by Graves

dhurng

Yeah man. My time in Germany has been life changing. The roads, food, and people. There is a reason these cars are made the way they are. They're made for Europe. Only place I know of where you can achieve your cars potential. I absolutely love being in Germany.

Where in Germany are you? I was in Vilseck.

[evo-mike]

Originally Posted by pluckydks

Where in Germany are you? I was in Vilseck.

I'm sorry

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

I wish people didn't quote a huge post only to add a single sentence generic reply. The OP will get a notification that you replied to the thread. You don't need to quote a gigantic post.

[pluckydks]

Originally Posted by evo-mike

I'm sorry

Yep

[nyc_dude]

Don't forget the matching CF strut tower brace....

Clever license plate. Giant 4-series Chipmunk grill is going to push potential G80/82 M3/M4 owners toward the X3M + Comp.


Cheers

[dhurng]

Here are some quick videos I just took for some requests regarding headlights and steering wheel!

Enjoy :

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by dhurng

Here are some quick videos I just took for some requests regarding headlights and steering wheel!

Enjoy :

Sick headlights, David! I didn’t know you can strobe them lol.

[dhurng]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

Sick headlights, David! I didn’t know you can strobe them lol.

Thanks Alex! Yahhh haha I cant imagine ever using these functions but I suppose nice to have

[Razel]

Originally Posted by dhurng

Thanks Alex! Yahhh haha I cant imagine ever using these functions but I suppose nice to have

Ha!
Pull up behind a CHP on 880 and fire 'em up!

[dhurng]

Originally Posted by Razel

Ha!
Pull up behind a CHP on 880 and fire 'em up!

Hahahha I forgot about that, maybe even use it to cut through lights lolll.

You're local I take it?