[moff]

Originally Posted by HoJoRo

If all things go to plan mate , I'll be making a train trip down to Bath on the 23rd

Been thinking about your thoughts on Winter Setup,
I might keep stock 892M Alloys and put some all seasons on , but would have to go square with 265/40 21's on these , as they don't appear to do the OEM tyre size for the front (255/40 21's)

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season 265/40 R21 105W XL, MGT

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rshop/tyre/Pirelli/Scorpion-Verde-All-Season/265-40-R21-105W-XL--MGT/R-393559

Not cheap though .. all depends on how much of a "winter" we get

and going for a 295/35 21 rear and 265/40 21 front are even more expensive


A good video from Richard in NC's post - Michelin PS AS 4 appear good .. if we could get them ..?

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1877494

I had Bridgestone WeatherControl All Seasons on my previous Transporter running 255x45 18 Sportline set up ... they were excellent in crap driving conditions compared to performance summer tyres.

I'd check with BMW first. I think a square setup could impact the diff and you don't want to invalidate your warranty.

BMW are funny about having non star markers tyres!!

[HoJoRo]

BMW UK Live Chat not working for me too now ...

[stefan4]

Well apparently my car has a hold on it! I'm hoping this is not dreaded bearing issue!!! 😭

[Spoonhead]

Originally Posted by stefan4

Well apparently my car has a hold on it! I'm hoping this is not dreaded bearing issue!!! 😭

I though that was some time ago and just a precautionary measure? Let’s hope so.

[stefan4]

Originally Posted by Spoonhead

I though that was some time ago and just a precautionary measure? Let’s hope so.

I have no idea. It really doesn't help that bmw chat is offline! My dealer is supposed to be investigating.

[HoJoRo]

Originally Posted by stefan4

I have no idea. It really doesn't help that bmw chat is offline! My dealer is supposed to be investigating.

That sucks mate , Online Chat still down for me, spoke to my dealer yesterday, their system provides real time status of delivery , yours should be able too also

My X3MC is currently visiting Antwerp Belgium, on the "Morning Claire" having done a drop off at Bremerhaven DE. Soon to set sail for Southampton

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais...51.269/zoom:17

I hope you get the "good news" over the weekend bud

[HeresMyCar]

And she's arrived! Pics just do not do the colour justice. Clocked about 100 miles today and I have zero regrets!

[HoJoRo]

Originally Posted by HeresMyCar

And she's arrived! Pics just do not do the colour justice. Clocked about 100 miles today and I have zero regrets!

What A CAR ! awesome enjoy mate , hopefully I'll be receiving my MBB just before xmas

What tyres did it ship with ? (I think I can just make out Conti's in the Pic)

[Spoonhead]

Originally Posted by HeresMyCar

And she's arrived! Pics just do not do the colour justice. Clocked about 100 miles today and I have zero regrets!

Fantastic. Enjoy your new ride.

[Spoonhead]

Originally Posted by HoJoRo

What A CAR ! awesome enjoy mate , hopefully I'll be receiving my MBB just before xmas

What tyres did it ship with ? (I think I can just make out Conti's in the Pic)

They do look like Conti’s. The same as ours. It seems the US have a better chance of PS4s than us.

[HeresMyCar]

Originally Posted by Spoonhead

They do look like Conti’s. The same as ours. It seems the US have a better chance of PS4s than us.

Yes they are. I lucked out on the rubber lotto! They are not as bad as I was anticipating and tbh I know nothing else so all good.

Thanks it's awesome as a whole will do a write up once I've added some more miles!

[Tricky401]

Originally Posted by HeresMyCar

And she's arrived! Pics just do not do the colour justice. Clocked about 100 miles today and I have zero regrets!

That does look so good. More pictures please

Sorry if it’s been mentioned, where did you get it detailed?

[HoJoRo]

Marina Bay Blue Met from day 1 has always been the stand out colour for me , very much akin to San Marino Blue of the F82 M4 / M4C, and M4CS generations.


"Pics just do not do the colour justice" ... Yours' looks sensational in the pic mate

[HoJoRo]

Originally Posted by Tricky401

That does look so good. More pictures please

Sorry if it’s been mentioned, where did you get it detailed?

ditto

[stefan4]

Originally Posted by HoJoRo

Marina Bay Blue Met from day 1 has always been the stand out colour for me , very much akin to San Marino Blue of the F82 M4 / M4C, and M4CS generations.


"Pics just do not do the colour justice" ... Yours' looks sensational in the pic mate

Yeah, the trouble is my f80 was smb, you can't get a new car in the same colour, it's the rules!! 🤣

[HeresMyCar]

Originally Posted by HoJoRo

ditto

I am on the London Kent borders and I've used - chap called Matt - https://themattfinish.co.uk/

Matt's done my last three cars and his work is superb.

[Spoonhead]

Originally Posted by HeresMyCar

I am on the London Kent borders and I've used - chap called Matt - https://themattfinish.co.uk/

Matt's done my last three cars and his work is superb.

Wow

[HoJoRo]

Originally Posted by HeresMyCar

I am on the London Kent borders and I've used - chap called Matt - https://themattfinish.co.uk/

Matt's done my last three cars and his work is superb.

Thanks for the info HMC.. "wow" indeed

My X3MC is on route to Southampton from Antwerp on the "Morning Claire" Vessel , which is now sailing west between Dover and Calais,,, the crew need to paddle a tad harder as Storm Barra is inbound and likely to deliver severe westerly gales up the Channel, that said no harm in having my suspension "broken in" whilst in transit hope they parked it in comfort mode ... lol

[HoJoRo]

Originally Posted by HoJoRo

Thanks for the info HMC.. "wow" indeed

My X3MC is on route to Southampton from Antwerp on the "Morning Claire" Vessel , which is now sailing west between Dover and Calais,,, the crew need to paddle a tad harder as Storm Barra is inbound and likely to deliver severe westerly gales up the Channel, that said no harm in having my suspension "broken in" whilst in transit hope they parked it in comfort mode ... lol

I don't think I have laid eyes on an MBB with AG interior before ... nice touch pal

[Tricky401]

Thanks Heresmycar, they look great. Glad I kept MBB after considering a change to SBM last week

[HeresMyCar]

Originally Posted by HoJoRo

I don't think I have laid eyes on an MBB with AG interior before ... nice touch pal

Cheers mate. I would not have done black and the red (forget the BMW name)... Not for me. I'd had coral red in my 440 and didn't want to do the superman theme.

AG looks the dangleys. No regrets at all!

[HoJoRo]

Yowzer! my X3MC landed at my dealer yesterday .. a week early

"Welcome to the UK my X3MC!, sorry about the weather .. its a shocker , sadly you have arrived at about the worst time of the year , the weather does occasionally get better, enjoy the UK roads . they are about as good as the weather"

Higher res pics to follow