What did you do to you X3 today?

dat1guy · 11-15-2019, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by filo

I thought about doing this in the past, but I recall hearing the NA x3's don't have the physical shutter installed to avoid blinding everyone that is coming your way. The Euro spec cars do have a physical shutter that comes down to avoid blinding oncoming traffic.. I think.

Is this not the case? I'm just curious if you've had a friend drive at you or anything and whether or not it actually ended up blinding the oncoming car? It's been awhile since I've thought about this so maybe I'm totally off base!

These are two different things. VLD adjusts the light pattern based on speed; low speed get wide low pattern, higher speed gets narrow higher/further pattern.

Active high-beam assistant (andi-dazzle) is something else and requires camera. Enabling this is different codes (C_HBA_*)

filo · 11-16-2019, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dat1guy

These are two different things. VLD adjusts the light pattern based on speed; low speed get wide low pattern, higher speed gets narrow higher/further pattern.

Active high-beam assistant (andi-dazzle) is something else and requires camera. Enabling this is different codes (C_HBA_*)

Cool, yeah anti-dazzle is exactly what I was thinking of. Thanks for clearing it up for me!

cybersandman · 12-14-2019, 04:19 PM

I changed the oil and filter for the first time today. I have always had the dealer do it.

I bought the parts and oil at the dealership - watched several videos and all appears to have gone well 🙏

Bowtiefanatc · 12-17-2019, 10:42 AM

Technically last night, installed my Dinantronics Sport Tuner

romero1990 · 12-19-2019, 11:49 PM

Sent my car(17' x28i) to dealer for the last free oil change, also get the brake fluid done for good. Gonna DIY everything from now on.

3002 tii · 12-29-2019, 02:00 PM

At little over 60,000 miles my ‘14 N55 shocks were pretty worn. Car was excessively bouncy so I ordered a set of Koni FSD’s to be paired with Eibach lowering springs. Everything I read about H&R’s showed the ride was too firm (and too low for my taste).

Also ordered a set of LED fogs, hoping I’ll be able to avoid bulb error warning.

Will post pics in a day or two...

joshaguirre · 12-31-2019, 10:07 PM

Hardwired a V1 radar a few weeks ago! I also installed a aftermarket sub/amp but then removed it shortly after as I just didn't care for the big punch anymore...used to have it installed on my old E90.

littleob · 01-01-2020, 10:27 AM

picked up a 13 x3 and got a great deal. New tires, roters, calipers, shocks, struts and best of all a brand new motor right out of the crate. All that for 14,000.00 thank you South Shore BMW in Rockland Ma. I put in froward facing camera, back up camera, phone mirroring device and custom made sheep skin seat covers, the fit is excellent. I have also re coded the car with some nice adjustments like, being able to close all windows and sun roof with the remote as well as the rear hatch. Its pretty nice not having to run out to close up the car if it starts to rain, i can do it from inside the house. Other coding items, turned down the temp of the seat warmers and changed some lighting settings. All in all I am very happy with my new ride. I get to put my beautiful e36 convertible away for the winter.

hogwldfltr · 01-02-2020, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by littleob

picked up a 13 x3 and got a great deal. New tires, roters, calipers, shocks, struts and best of all a brand new motor right out of the crate. All that for 14,000.00 thank you South Shore BMW in Rockland Ma. I put in froward facing camera, back up camera, phone mirroring device and custom made sheep skin seat covers, the fit is excellent. I have also re coded the car with some nice adjustments like, being able to close all windows and sun roof with the remote as well as the rear hatch. Its pretty nice not having to run out to close up the car if it starts to rain, i can do it from inside the house. Other coding items, turned down the temp of the seat warmers and changed some lighting settings. All in all I am very happy with my new ride. I get to put my beautiful e36 convertible away for the winter.

Congratulations; got my '14 35i last summer. Also added back-up camera, remote starter, and blind spot warning system. Love the additions!!!

3002 tii · 01-02-2020, 12:18 PM

Suspension is in (riding on 17s for winter)

Led fogs are on, initially got errors but was able to code out using Carly.

RL325xi · 01-04-2020, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Suspension is in (riding on 17s for winter)

Led fogs are on, initially got errors but was able to code out using Carly.

Very nice ride! Does it lower than stock height?
I noted you have e83 wheels. Are they direct fit?

3002 tii · 01-04-2020, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RL325xi

Very nice ride! Does it lower than stock height?
I noted you have e83 wheels. Are they direct fit?

Yes but it’s very modest, maybe 0.75 to 1.0”

Fronts require 10-12mm spacers but I just slapped 15’s on all 4 corners to even out stance.

bmalbert22 · 01-07-2020, 11:51 PM

Over the holidays I got 15% tint on the windows, installed glossy black grills and hand polished it followed by Maguiars Hybrid Ceramic wax.

Buzz110 · 01-08-2020, 10:12 AM

Installed Jb4. Noticeable difference.

Wgosma · 01-08-2020, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bmalbert22

Over the holidays I got 15% tint on the windows, installed glossy black grills and hand polished it followed by Maguiars Hybrid Ceramic wax.

Looks nice....how is that Meguiers product to apply? Easy or lot or work or ???
Thanks/Bill

bpwj76 · 01-08-2020, 03:09 PM

Washed, clay bar, polish, and wax. Took me over 4 hours. Used DA polisher for the polish and wax application. Sorry about the crappy exposure in the pics.

The headlights had a very slight haze to them so I used the polisher and polishing compound on them too and the haze is gone now. Driver's side light hasn't been done yet in the pics. Passenger side is after.

northernx · 01-09-2020, 10:32 AM

Nothing because it is in the shop after I got a weird drive train malfunction error that left me stranded in the middle of a snow storm

willywi · 01-09-2020, 09:24 PM

I did my vacuum pump and boost solenoid today. The vacuum canister and boost solenoid had oil in it and caused wastegate actuator not working properly everything went smooth no more oil in vacuum canister

najnad · 01-10-2020, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by willywi

I did my vacuum pump and boost solenoid today. The vacuum canister and boost solenoid had oil in it and caused wastegate actuator not working properly everything went smooth no more oil in vacuum canister

Is this a known issue? Which engine? What are the symptoms?

willywi · 01-10-2020, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by najnad

Is this a known issue? Which engine? What are the symptoms?

I have N20 engine with pneumatic wastegate if you have electronic wastegate then it won't effect you. To check if you have this issue unplug two vacuum line connected to engine cover and see if there is oil in it.

Wgosma · 01-14-2020, 03:37 PM

I'm not much of a cosmetic detail kinda guy, but I popped the hood and wiped off my motor cover and some painted frame areas, used a brush to dust off the other components- motor looks decent at 78K miles

scostu · 01-14-2020, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Wgosma

I'm not much of a cosmetic detail kinda guy, but I popped the hood and wiped off my motor cover and some painted frame areas, used a brush to dust off the other components- motor looks decent at 78K miles

YOU are soooooo OCD!!!!

12-14-2019, 04:19 PM	#223
cybersandman New Member 11 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	First oil change I changed the oil and filter for the first time today. I have always had the dealer do it. I bought the parts and oil at the dealership - watched several videos and all appears to have gone well 🙏 __________________ 2013 BMW X3
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12-17-2019, 10:42 AM	#224
Bowtiefanatc Private 12 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Technically last night, installed my Dinantronics Sport Tuner
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12-19-2019, 11:49 PM	#225
romero1990 Lieutenant 176 Rep 587 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F25 X3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 X3 [0.00] 2009 M3 [0.00]	Sent my car(17' x28i) to dealer for the last free oil change, also get the brake fluid done for good. Gonna DIY everything from now on.
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12-29-2019, 02:00 PM	#226
3002 tii Lieutenant General 2286 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	At little over 60,000 miles my ‘14 N55 shocks were pretty worn. Car was excessively bouncy so I ordered a set of Koni FSD’s to be paired with Eibach lowering springs. Everything I read about H&R’s showed the ride was too firm (and too low for my taste). Also ordered a set of LED fogs, hoping I’ll be able to avoid bulb error warning. Will post pics in a day or two...
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12-31-2019, 10:07 PM	#227
joshaguirre Private 13 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2016 X3 xDrive28i F25 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Hardwired a V1 radar a few weeks ago! I also installed a aftermarket sub/amp but then removed it shortly after as I just didn't care for the big punch anymore...used to have it installed on my old E90.
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01-01-2020, 10:27 AM	#228
littleob Private First Class 22 Rep 104 Posts Drives: BMW e36ic, 2013 x3 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Braintree Ma iTrader: (0)	New for me x3 picked up a 13 x3 and got a great deal. New tires, roters, calipers, shocks, struts and best of all a brand new motor right out of the crate. All that for 14,000.00 thank you South Shore BMW in Rockland Ma. I put in froward facing camera, back up camera, phone mirroring device and custom made sheep skin seat covers, the fit is excellent. I have also re coded the car with some nice adjustments like, being able to close all windows and sun roof with the remote as well as the rear hatch. Its pretty nice not having to run out to close up the car if it starts to rain, i can do it from inside the house. Other coding items, turned down the temp of the seat warmers and changed some lighting settings. All in all I am very happy with my new ride. I get to put my beautiful e36 convertible away for the winter.
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3002 tii Lieutenant General 2286 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	Suspension is in (riding on 17s for winter) Led fogs are on, initially got errors but was able to code out using Carly. __________________ Follow for latest mods Last edited by 3002 tii; 01-02-2020 at 04:43 PM..
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01-08-2020, 10:12 AM	#234
Buzz110 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X3 2.8ix M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Installed Jb4. Noticeable difference.
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bpwj76 Private First Class 94 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2021 530i; 2016 X3 Sdrive28i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	Washed, clay bar, polish, and wax. Took me over 4 hours. Used DA polisher for the polish and wax application. Sorry about the crappy exposure in the pics. The headlights had a very slight haze to them so I used the polisher and polishing compound on them too and the haze is gone now. Driver's side light hasn't been done yet in the pics. Passenger side is after. Attached Images
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01-09-2020, 10:32 AM	#237
northernx Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW X3, ACCURA MX Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Maine iTrader: (0)	Nothing because it is in the shop after I got a weird drive train malfunction error that left me stranded in the middle of a snow storm
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01-09-2020, 09:24 PM	#238
willywi Second Lieutenant 86 Rep 232 Posts Drives: BMW x3, BMW x5 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I did my vacuum pump and boost solenoid today. The vacuum canister and boost solenoid had oil in it and caused wastegate actuator not working properly everything went smooth no more oil in vacuum canister Attached Images
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01-14-2020, 03:37 PM	#241
Wgosma Lieutenant Colonel 806 Rep 1,906 Posts Drives: 2012 F25 X3 28i (N52) Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Northern Nevada iTrader: (0)	I'm not much of a cosmetic detail kinda guy, but I popped the hood and wiped off my motor cover and some painted frame areas, used a brush to dust off the other components- motor looks decent at 78K miles Attached Images
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