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      10-05-2019, 06:26 PM   #1871
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Does someone know hoe i can remove that part to paint it?

Thanks
You need to remove the whole panel, start above the fog light with a plastic pry tool, once you get the top clips out it's then fairly easy to work your way around the rest.

Then lay the panel down on something soft, and using a very small flat blade screwdriver gradually unclip all the fixings on the back of the boomerang. Don't be tempted to lever it from the front at all as you will damage the boomerang.

It's tricky but doable, I managed it on mine:

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Thanks i will try it carefull :-)
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      10-05-2019, 09:06 PM   #1872
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Installed gloss black X3M side vents. Took off those "X3M" emblems from vents.
I like it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gloss-Black...53.m2749.l2649

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      10-06-2019, 05:26 AM   #1873
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Installed gloss black X3M side vents. Took off those "X3M" emblems from vents.
I like it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gloss-Black...53.m2749.l2649
These fit on non M models? Have you got pics of them installed?
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      10-06-2019, 01:32 PM   #1874
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Installed gloss black X3M side vents. Took off those "X3M" emblems from vents.
I like it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gloss-Black...53.m2749.l2649
Pics would be great!
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      10-06-2019, 03:07 PM   #1875
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      10-06-2019, 04:19 PM   #1876
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Here you go.
Looks soo good. The blue was my second choice between the white. UGH dope ride, and the M bits.
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Here you go.
Link for those mirror caps
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Link for those mirror caps
https://www.ebay.com/itm/M-Style-For...53.m2749.l2649
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New member with a new order, so sorta fits in this section me thinks

Reside across the pond in the NE Uk

Day before yesterday I ordered a new G01 BMW X3 xDrive 20D M Sport in artic white
Only 2 options I went for
M Sport Plus pack & the electric folding towbar

Luckily for me the exact car was already on the ship on its way to the Uk so I should get it sometime mid November

The wait begins ...
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New member with a new order, so sorta fits in this section me thinks

Reside across the pond in the NE Uk

Day before yesterday I ordered a new G01 BMW X3 xDrive 20D M Sport in artic white
Only 2 options I went for
M Sport Plus pack & the electric folding towbar

Luckily for me the exact car was already on the ship on its way to the Uk so I should get it sometime mid November

The wait begins ...
Well, well, well, you will not be disappointed fella.
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Well, well, well, you will not be disappointed fella.
Hi buddy - Was looking for you on ASN but you ain't be logged in for a while
Nev's on here too, but I don't know his username ... yet
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Nev's on here too, but I don't know his username ... yet
Been through a big career change and changed shift pattern. No "like" button here though lol.
Your new ride will be awesome mate.
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Carbon wrapped the center console
Hi bud, was it a pain to get the consul out.
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      10-10-2019, 03:00 PM   #1884
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Here you go.
I really like these, I even think I’d leave the emblems on them. Do they replace the original ones, or stick over the top of them?
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I installed a set of Gloss Black Grilles from JBSpeed.
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Installed gloss black X3M side vents. Took off those "X3M" emblems from vents.
I like it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gloss-Black...53.m2749.l2649
How difficult to remove the X3M badge?
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I really like these, I even think I’d leave the emblems on them. Do they replace the original ones, or stick over the top of them?
These are replacements and original vents gotta come off.
Also the emblems were super easy to take off. Not sure why, but when I received them... both emblems were not fully stuck on. one side of emblems were slightly sticking up so I just grabbed that and ripped them off. It's almost as if the seller knew people with none M model would remove those emblems and not attached them fully.
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Nice ! Which installation method you choose ?
Sticky clay ?
I used the sticky clay -- very easy.
^This. So easy!
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I really like these, I even think I’d leave the emblems on them. Do they replace the original ones, or stick over the top of them?
These are replacements and original vents gotta come off.
Also the emblems were super easy to take off. Not sure why, but when I received them... both emblems were not fully stuck on. one side of emblems were slightly sticking up so I just grabbed that and ripped them off. It's almost as if the seller knew people with none M model would remove those emblems and not attached them fully.
The "why" probably reflects build quality, but nevertheless they look good.
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Carbon wrapped the center console
Hi bud, was it a pain to get the consul out.
It's comes out pretty easy, just use a trim removal tool and start from the bit nearest to the arm rest, then work your way around the sides. There is some connectors that need to be disconnected before you can fully remove it. Releasing the connectors was the hardest bit to be fair. You will get an handbrake missing alert on the dash but clears after it's all reattached.
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I really like these, I even think I’d leave the emblems on them. Do they replace the original ones, or stick over the top of them?
These are replacements and original vents gotta come off.
Also the emblems were super easy to take off. Not sure why, but when I received them... both emblems were not fully stuck on. one side of emblems were slightly sticking up so I just grabbed that and ripped them off. It's almost as if the seller knew people with none M model would remove those emblems and not attached them fully.
Damn it Loukango you've cost me 118 bucks, as I've now ordered some of these!
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