*** -jlt- 2020 bmw x3m competition build ***

-JLT- · 10-26-2019, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MrItaly

Very shiny, indeed. I had my rims ceramic coated. Curious why you chose ceramic over ppf for the body. I got my first "door ding" at the grocery store this week and literally laughed it off.

love the shine, ease of cleaning, and hydrophobic effect of it. love watching the water just bead off of it when it rains. granted, it doesn't protect her from little nicks or chips but i'm ok with that

ONLYA6 · 10-26-2019, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by -JLT-

-Front and Rear Rock Guards

JLT, could you provide more info on what you used for the rock guards?

Thanks

-JLT- · 10-26-2019, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ONLYA6

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Originally Posted by -JLT-

-Front and Rear Rock Guards

JLT, could you provide more info on what you used for the rock guards?

Thanks

cheapest and one of my favorite mods. it rained today after picking up my ride and it worked like a charm. I bought it from eBay:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F272575124207

A&L Autobody did a great job trimming and installing them.

r33_RGSport · 10-26-2019, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by -JLT-

just picked her up after ceramic coating ... she's so shiny

Damn. Black mirror.

Max Well · 10-27-2019, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by -JLT-

just picked her up after ceramic coating ... she's so shiny

Fabulous!

-JLT- · 10-28-2019, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MrItaly

Very shiny, indeed. I had my rims ceramic coated. Curious why you chose ceramic over ppf for the body. I got my first "door ding" at the grocery store this week and literally laughed it off.

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Damn. Black mirror.

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Originally Posted by Max Well

Fabulous!

thanks guys! anyone who can do it, definitely should. makes a world of difference in dirt/grime sticking to ur ride and makes cleaning so much easier.

Miko M · 10-28-2019, 05:09 PM

Looking awesome, love it

Need interior pictures as well, like to see shift paddles

Who's on first · 10-28-2019, 05:13 PM

So, questions:
1) You put two different tires on her?
2) Dropped all this cash and chose no-seasons over proper summer/winters?

phantom7835 · 10-28-2019, 05:19 PM

The word build is used far too liberally these days

///M TOWN · 10-28-2019, 05:23 PM

Looks great.

Always bet on black.

M3 Adjuster · 10-28-2019, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom7835

The word build is used far too liberally these days

I agree.

#1. I have seen this same combo at two dealers already. Seems like all the dealers were given a black on black X3 M comp for their HEA.

#2. Accessories don't make a " build " for me ..

cfm56d7b · 10-28-2019, 05:36 PM

Perfection! Congratulations. Yellow calipers look sharp.

teaston · 10-28-2019, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by -JLT-

2020 BMW X3M COMPETITION (Black Sapphire/Sakhir Orange). Picked her up on October 9, 2019. Went to A&L Autobody on October 16, 2019. Picked her up today. Dropping her off tomorrow to get her ceramic coated.

Big thanks to A&L Autobody for all the great work they do on my rides. Can't thank them enough!!!

MODS:

-Tints: 35% Front Windows (including Front Windshield)
-Valentine One Radar: Hardwire
-Brake Calipers: Brembo Yellow
-AutoTechnic: Carbon Fiber Shift Paddle Set
-Front and Rear Reflectors (Black Sapphire)
-Front and Rear Rock Guards
-Future Classics Spacers: Front-15mm, Rear-15mm
-Pirelli: Scorpion Zero All Season Plus 265/40R21 and Scorpion Zero All Season 285/40R21

Car looks great, but I think you’ve gone a bit too large on the spacers, your setup is the same as putting 25mm on the rear and 27mm on the front of an M40i with the 21” wheels!

StatenEye · 10-28-2019, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MrItaly

Very shiny, indeed. I had my rims ceramic coated. Curious why you chose ceramic over ppf for the body. I got my first "door ding" at the grocery store this week and literally laughed it off.

Why did you laugh it off? I'm obviously missing something.

Teutonic · 10-28-2019, 05:47 PM

Congratulations!
Shiny indeed. What product did you pick for your ceramic coat?

rjd598 · 10-28-2019, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

I agree.

#1. I have seen this same combo at two dealers already. Seems like all the dealers were given a black on black X3 M comp for their HEA.

#2. Accessories don't make a " build " for me ..

I'm glad someone else said it. Car is great and cheers to the owner, but it's funny this makes front page news. This would get roasted by everyone here in a year for thinking tint is a "mod".

///M TOWN · 10-28-2019, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

I agree.

#1. I have seen this same combo at two dealers already. Seems like all the dealers were given a black on black X3 M comp for their HEA.

#2. Accessories don't make a " build " for me ..

I'm glad someone else said it. Car is great and cheers to the owner, but it's funny this makes front page news. This would get roasted by everyone here in a year for thinking tint is a "mod".

Slow news day as of late.

thurston · 10-28-2019, 06:42 PM

Looks great. Congrats!

M3JHWK · 10-28-2019, 06:50 PM

Ignore the negativity, car looks sexy and that's all that matters.

As you've upped the tyre sizes and kept the aspect ratio the same as stock, the diameter has increased, correct? Anyone know how much this'll affect the speedometer reading?

PARTS@STBMW · 10-28-2019, 07:03 PM

Well done on the calipers!

motex · 10-28-2019, 07:49 PM

Congrats

OhMyXM · 10-28-2019, 08:00 PM

I am completely unfamiliar with wheel spacers, bit hear a lot about them in the BMW circles. One of the things I wished for on my X3MC was thicker meat at the corners. Was nowhere near a deal breaker! Also would've been cool perhaps with some wider flanks. Not much just enough to not be the exact same as my wife's M40.
Anyway, is the performance effected at all when spacers are used? Ride quality? Other...?

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Who's on first Brigadier General 2462 Rep 3,803 Posts Drives: A-10C Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	So, questions: 1) You put two different tires on her? 2) Dropped all this cash and chose no-seasons over proper summer/winters?
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M3JHWK Nutter 76 Rep 106 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: KS iTrader: (0)	Ignore the negativity, car looks sexy and that's all that matters. As you've upped the tyre sizes and kept the aspect ratio the same as stock, the diameter has increased, correct? Anyone know how much this'll affect the speedometer reading?
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OhMyXM Private 119 Rep 93 Posts Drives: X3MC Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I am completely unfamiliar with wheel spacers, bit hear a lot about them in the BMW circles. One of the things I wished for on my X3MC was thicker meat at the corners. Was nowhere near a deal breaker! Also would've been cool perhaps with some wider flanks. Not much just enough to not be the exact same as my wife's M40. Anyway, is the performance effected at all when spacers are used? Ride quality? Other...?
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