Gloss black side vents & boomersngs

Li150special · 05-13-2020, 09:51 AM

Where is best place to get Gloss Black side vents and boomerangs to replace the current Cerium versions.
I’ve all the other bits done.

Cheers in advance

teaston · 05-13-2020, 11:58 AM

You can get cheap black covers for £10:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233561127169

But I got the X3M replacement vents which are very nice imo:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173991252628

Li150special · 05-13-2020, 12:07 PM

Do the x3m type day x3m on them?
Don’t wanna look like I’m trying to pretend lol

Alias1431 · 05-13-2020, 12:15 PM

I got the "normal" style ones from IND. They look nice, but that's a lot of money for a couple bits of plastic. I definitely like the X3M ones wayyyy more. I'm also torn about how they say X3M on them; I don't want to look like one of those kids that slap an M badge on their 328i. But man, they just look so much better.

titomi · 05-13-2020, 12:22 PM

Someone here bought them and said that the logo can be easily removed. Don't remember who it was and where it is posted.

Ravenous666 · 05-13-2020, 12:50 PM

You can get the gloss black standard side trims directly at BMW:

51138064805 / 51138064806

teaston · 05-13-2020, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Li150special

Do the x3m type day x3m on them?
Don't wanna look like I'm trying to pretend lol

Yes, but it's just a badge so it can be easily removed.

I've got an M40d, so I think the badging is justifiable.

Kozumasbullitt · 05-13-2020, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Yes, but it's just a badge so it can be easily removed.

I've got an M40d, so I think the badging is justifiable.

The vents look nice but "X3M" means X3M, not sure anything else is justifiable.

Alias1431 · 05-13-2020, 05:46 PM

To be fair, it's X3 ///M not X3M

teaston · 05-13-2020, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kozumasbullitt

The vents look nice but "X3M" means X3M, not sure anything else is justifiable.

Well it’s quite clearly listed as an “M model” on BMW’s website

There’s just no room for the 40d bit on the vents.

fricfracfrank · 05-13-2020, 06:02 PM

And considering that some markets have the standalone m badge on both sides of the fender , this doesn't scream "trying too hard"

teaston · 05-13-2020, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fricfracfrank

And considering that some markets have the standalone m badge on both sides of the fender , this doesn't scream "trying too hard"

Exactly, I specced mine without those ///M badges, so I actually have the normal quota of ///M badges for this model.

freshxdough · 05-13-2020, 06:18 PM

X3 M40i and M40d are classified as MPA, M Performance Automobiles. Still a separate class as M vehicle. Just fyi

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...es?language=en

fricfracfrank · 05-13-2020, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by fricfracfrank

And considering that some markets have the standalone m badge on both sides of the fender , this doesn't scream "trying too hard"

Exactly, I specced mine without those ///M badges, so I actually have the normal quota of ///M badges for this model.

We don't get them here. If I add two more I'll be on par with the UK...

Firedog550 · 05-14-2020, 09:19 AM

IND industry

MooseCaboose · 05-14-2020, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Alias1431

I got the "normal" style ones from IND. They look nice, but that's a lot of money for a couple bits of plastic. I definitely like the X3M ones wayyyy more. I'm also torn about how they say X3M on them; I don't want to look like one of those kids that slap an M badge on their 328i. But man, they just look so much better.

The "M" vents look a lot nicer for sure. Just do it, dont think anyone would ever notice or care anyways - there's M badges all over the car already lmao.

teaston · 05-14-2020, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by freshxdough

X3 M40i and M40d are classified as MPA, M Performance Automobiles. Still a separate class as M vehicle. Just fyi

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...es?language=en

That press release is from 2012!

They're counted as M models by BMW now:

https://www.bmw-me.com/en/all-models...m-inspire.html

freshxdough · 05-14-2020, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by freshxdough

X3 M40i and M40d are classified as MPA, M Performance Automobiles. Still a separate class as M vehicle. Just fyi

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...es?language=en

That press release is from 2012!

They're counted as M models by BMW now:

https://www.bmw-me.com/en/all-models...m-inspire.html

Wack Lol. I personally don't agree with that. I agree MPA vehicles are a step above regular vehicles but not on the same level as M vehicles. No S engines except for 1M and first M2, no run in services, more comfort oriented suspension and subframe mountings etc, no dedicated M3 M4 X3M etc badge.

It's just my opinion but if the model on your monroney label didn't say X3 M I don't think putting X3 M badges on the vehicle is tasteful or representative of the actual vehicle. People nowadays are more worried about putting M badges on their car than making a car unique and adding they're own flair with parts and add ons and aero to make it stand out and be special. Now the top search hit for BMW owners on eBay and Alibaba is "M badges".

Ive always been a fan of OEM+. Putting parts from different cars together to form the best possible example of that car without being fake or trying to show the car as something it's not.

teaston · 05-14-2020, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by freshxdough

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by freshxdough

X3 M40i and M40d are classified as MPA, M Performance Automobiles. Still a separate class as M vehicle. Just fyi

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...es?language=en

That press release is from 2012!

They're counted as M models by BMW now:

https://www.bmw-me.com/en/all-models...m-inspire.html

Wack Lol. I personally don't agree with that. I agree MPA vehicles are a step above regular vehicles but not on the same level as M vehicles. No S engines except for 1M and first M2, no run in services, more comfort oriented suspension and subframe mountings etc, no dedicated M3 M4 X3M etc badge.

It's just my opinion but if the model on your monroney label didn't say X3 M I don't think putting X3 M badges on the vehicle is tasteful or representative of the actual vehicle. People nowadays are more worried about putting M badges on their car than making a car unique and adding they're own flair with parts and add ons and aero to make it stand out and be special. Now the top search hit for BMW owners on eBay and Alibaba is "M badges".

Ive always been a fan of OEM+. Putting parts from different cars together to form the best possible example of that car without being fake or trying to show the car as something it's not.

But I have got an X3 M40d! Do you want me to write 40d after the M, just to satisfy your OCD?

:

MooseCaboose · 05-14-2020, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Yes, but it's just a badge so it can be easily removed.

I've got an M40d, so I think the badging is justifiable.

bro, i think your photos just convinced me that these vents are a must. And those grills.

teaston · 05-14-2020, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MooseCaboose

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

Yes, but it's just a badge so it can be easily removed.

I've got an M40d, so I think the badging is justifiable.

bro, i think your photos just convinced me that these vents are a must. And those grills.

Thanks man!

You need the X3M style diffuser too

LouKango · 05-14-2020, 06:48 PM

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...3#post25335393

Here are photos of X3M vents without logo. Post #1875

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Li150special New Member 3 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 335d Xdrive,Golf R mK7 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Northern ireland iTrader: (0)	Gloss black side vents & boomersngs Where is best place to get Gloss Black side vents and boomerangs to replace the current Cerium versions. I’ve all the other bits done. Cheers in advance
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	You can get cheap black covers for £10: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233561127169 But I got the X3M replacement vents which are very nice imo: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173991252628
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