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      04-17-2022, 10:12 PM   #2223
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X4MC vs GTR - Grocery Getter for the WIN!

Had a blast roll racing the X4MC today at Pacific Raceway in Kent. Many people came up to me surprised at what our cars can do!

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      04-17-2022, 11:07 PM   #2224
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Had a blast roll racing the X4MC today at Pacific Raceway in Kent. Many people came up to me surprised at what our cars can do!

https://youtu.be/WkPHWnvI9Qc
nice!! i bet the gtr was surprised.
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      04-18-2022, 01:14 PM   #2225
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Installed JBSpeed carbon fiber roundels and Alpine White matched V brace

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      04-20-2022, 09:12 AM   #2226
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Installed JBSpeed carbon fiber roundels and Alpine White matched V brace

Is the v brace a wrap or something you attach to it?
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      04-20-2022, 09:48 AM   #2227
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Just had mine installed too. Was able to get at maybe less than half the price of Autotecknic. Dry carbon and fitment is 100%.

They look great - have you got a link??
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They are all over places like aliexpress

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Is the v brace a wrap or something you attach to it?
Yea it is wrapped. This is what I used:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YLFQ7W0...roduct_details
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Installed future classic 12 mm spacers all around from the iND LCI cosmetic package.
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Got the KW V3 installed with 15mm Dinan spacers. Absolutely loving this kit.

I have the rebound and bump adjustments set slightly softer than the KW recommendation. I have really crappy roads by me so a little on the softer side fits me best.

The car feels very well planted and steering is direct with no body roll at all. It rides firm like the stock competition suspension but does not have the atrocious bounce. It's amazing how well they can dial in SUV suspension to ride comfortable, handle like a sedan and sit at this ride height. Incredibly pleased


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Picked it up at delivery day.
I have to scratch my head sometimes as to why I chose Marina Bay Blue for my X3MC

"Blues" come no better than the Marina Bay variant

Great choice Mike

That said I would happy with any colour for the X3MC
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Installed future classic 12 mm spacers all around from the iND LCI cosmetic package.

I'm about to put new tires on the car and I see everyone putting spacers on them. I'm considering on doing the same but before i do i wanted a couple questions. Is there any effect on the ride besides the tires sticking out more? Will it wear tires out faster? Thanks guys
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      04-23-2022, 12:07 PM   #2235
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Picked it up at delivery day.
I have to scratch my head sometimes as to why I chose Marina Bay Blue for my X3MC

"Blues" come no better than the Marina Bay variant

Great choice Mike

That said I would happy with any colour for the X3MC
To be honest I haven't driven the car yet with the spacers. I would say however that the future classic spacers are the best in the industry and I don't think it will wear tires anymore than usual.
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      04-23-2022, 12:48 PM   #2236
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To be honest I haven't driven the car yet with the spacers. I would say however that the future classic spacers are the best in the industry and I don't think it will wear tires anymore than usual.
Looks good mate , something I may consider for mine, I do like BrockDM's KW V3 drop too looks so planted

The only thing I have been mindful of over the years of modding, and pushing the rims out further, either with spacers or change of rims with a lower ET, was excessive wear on the wheel bearings
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I added new front and rear Weathertech mats. I also added the X3M Competition dome badges from Etsy. Thanks for the fast shipping 325/528.
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Installed future classic 12 mm spacers all around from the iND LCI cosmetic package.
That looks great! How difficult was it to remove the rear reflectors? I couldn’t find a how-to on removing them and they seemed pretty on there.
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      04-23-2022, 09:58 PM   #2239
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Got the KW V3 installed with 15mm Dinan spacers. Absolutely loving this kit.

I have the rebound and bump adjustments set slightly softer than the KW recommendation. I have really crappy roads by me so a little on the softer side fits me best.

The car feels very well planted and steering is direct with no body roll at all. It rides firm like the stock competition suspension but does not have the atrocious bounce. It's amazing how well they can dial in SUV suspension to ride comfortable, handle like a sedan and sit at this ride height. Incredibly pleased


Perfect stance! Any rubbing issues?
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Installed future classic 12 mm spacers all around from the iND LCI cosmetic package.
That looks great! How difficult was it to remove the rear reflectors? I couldn't find a how-to on removing them and they seemed pretty on there.
Pretty difficult. About an hour per side and at the end of it broke both top clips on the OEM piece.

I would investigate going through the rear wheel area via the iND video on an m2 rear reflector install.

However I attacked it with a bunch of trim tools. Painters tape and persistence. Be sure to layer the painters tape about 5x over to prevent any scratches or divots. I ended up with a tiny scratch but a paint pen will take care of that. Start with the inner side of the reflectors and use the leverage to put another trim tool at the top of the reflector. Beyond this there was no technique.

DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
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      04-23-2022, 11:49 PM   #2242
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Just had mine installed too. Was able to get at maybe less than half the price of Autotecknic. Dry carbon and fitment is 100%.

have a link to where you purchased yours?
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      04-24-2022, 04:32 PM   #2243
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      04-25-2022, 07:58 AM   #2244
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Perfect stance! Any rubbing issues?
None thus far but it is very close. I may trim a little of the fender-well plastic and go even lower. There are a few points I can foresee being contact patches that are a simple fix. Really pleased with how aggressive we can go on these!
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