[Tim@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by nmiller1984

Finalized my order today for a BGM SO X3MC. Pumped!

One question I have is the 892M wheels. The press release states they are jet black burnished but when I look on the order sheet, it shows bi-color. Any insight as I'd really love the jet back wheels w/ BG colorway.

Thanks!

Congrats!

892M Jet Black means the inner barrel is Jet Black, while they machine finish the face of the wheel. So it's technically bi-color from what I've understood. So like the photos and the smaller version on the M3/M4 G80.

[nmiller1984]

Originally Posted by Tim@codemybimmer

Congrats!

892M Jet Black means the inner barrel is Jet Black, while they machine finish the face of the wheel. So it's technically bi-color from what I've understood. So like the photos and the smaller version on the M3/M4 G80.

Thanks for the info. When I look at the M3/M4 wheels in pics they appear full jet black as opposed to bi-color.

[Spoonhead]

Originally Posted by f82fanatic

HK audio is standard it "comes" with our cars automatically too. And it shows up in our order. The problem is that we've been told by BMWNA cs reps that even if it is there, it won't arrive in our cars. It is likely that this is the case for your too.

No info about the calipers, we just know that they are not available here in the us yet… hopefully you'll get lucky with both of these options.

In other forums, for the UK at least, BMW seem to be prioritising high end cars where it’s standard, to keep the HK audio. I’m being quoted December delivery so supply chain issues might be less strained.

Will be a bit pissed if it’s delivered without it though.

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by cbpdpm

Great news! Any idea what the savings will be for pano delete?

Financial savings- $1200 was pre-LCI, and based on our LCI build with the M Driver’s package it also dropped $1200. The key now will be whether BMW allows a simple delete from the Exec package with ‘ZDM’ (providing a true savings of $1200). That would be ideal rather than having to pay $2500 for M Driver’s package which deletes the pano and subtracts $1200, yielding a net cost of $1300 (like we had to do pre-LCI).

Weight savings- A couple years ago I started lobbying BMW for a CFRP roof option [ https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1564722 ]. At that time I researched CG and SSF (static stability factor) and did some calculations to estimate the effect of roof weight differences.
Roof with pano ~130lbs
Roof just aluminum ~30lbs
Roof CFRP~12lbs
Removing ~100lbs from the roof (highest part of the vehicle), by my rough estimation, the vertical CG decreased ~1” This may be what I’m sensing in the handling difference between my X3MC and my wife’s. Additional unsprung weight savings with the 892M wheels should also provide some benefit at the track and strip. I hope to take hers to get some numbers after break-in to check that out.

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by Max Well

Roof with pano ~130lbs

holy crap. thats a lot heavier than i thought.

tbh, if BMW planned on bringing the G81 to the US we wouldn’t have this issue and i’d definitely first in line to get one instead of the F97.

[m2otwo]

Looks like my X3MC has entered production today and now has a VIN #!

[f82fanatic]

Originally Posted by m2otwo

Looks like my X3MC has entered production today and now has a VIN #!

Cha Ching!!! That's money

Does that mean we have 8 BG cars entering production today? 🤑😹

What's your combo?

[cbpdpm]

Originally Posted by m2otwo

Looks like my X3MC has entered production today and now has a VIN #!

Mine just entered production!

[nmiller1984]

Originally Posted by cbpdpm

Mine just entered production!

BGM/SO Entered Production!

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by f82fanatic

Does that mean we have 8 BG cars entering production today? ����

nope. mine is still scheduled and hasnt started yet. looks like the three BG models that have started production today have Sakhir Orange interior.

mine is black so i assume it will probably start later this week.

[f82fanatic]

Originally Posted by cbpdpm

Mine just entered production!

Yessss

[taxibummin]

Awesome news, these cars are going into production much sooner than I expected.

How long after putting your orders in did you guys get production numbers? Not sure when to start harassing my dealer to get production details

[f82fanatic]

Originally Posted by taxibummin

Awesome news, these cars are going into production much sooner than I expected.

How long after putting your orders in did you guys get production numbers? Not sure when to start harassing my dealer to get production details

What is your production week and color combo?

[Baylorguy]

I have BG and Sakhir and mine is still scheduled.

[mid-corner fun]

BG/Shakir went into production this morning too!

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by taxibummin

How long after putting your orders in did you guys get production numbers? Not sure when to start harassing my dealer to get production details

after you put in an “order” (a deposit was put down if necessary), you should get your production number within a few hours up to no more than a day.

if your dealer cant provide a production number that means they do not have an allocation.

[f82fanatic]

Originally Posted by danniexi

you should get your production number within a few hours up to no more than a day.

if your dealer cant provide a production number that means they do not have an allocation.

Agree with this. If they have an allocation, it takes how as long as it takes your seller to punch it into the system. Once they send the order, they can give you a production number.

If they are stringing you along, they are waiting to get an allocation.

[f82fanatic]

Originally Posted by Baylorguy

I have BG and Sakhir and mine is still scheduled.

Can't believe Baylorguy, our OG, hasn't received his VIN yet!!!

I'm sure it's coming imminently. Hold on tight!

[Max Well]

Just in - our build sheet showing the ability to delete the pano from within Exec (not needing to pay for M Driver's Package to accomplish). Was told the software is still being updated so pricing structure isn't finished yet.

So we've been able to delete M Driver's Pkg from her order and still get a lighter weight clean roof with at least some degree of savings off MSRP (amount TBD when their update is complete). Win -Win

Much appreciation to BMWNA and M Division for allowing this option. It didn't make sense that M's team would want to force a heavy pano on their flagship X3 line if some Enthusiasts wish to maximize OEM performance and handling and don't want it. Good work and thanks for listening!

[f82fanatic]

Originally Posted by Max Well

Just in - our build sheet showing the ability to delete the pano from within Exec (not needing to pay for M Driver's Package to accomplish). Was told the software is still being updated so pricing structure isn't finished yet.

So we've been able to delete M Driver's Pkg from her order and still get a lighter weight clean roof with at least some degree of savings off MSRP (amount TBD when their update is complete). Win -Win

Much appreciation to BMWNA and M Division for allowing this option. It didn't make sense that M's team would want to force a heavy pano on their flagship X3 line if some Enthusiasts wish to maximize OEM performance and handling and don't want it. Good work and thanks for listening!

This is good info!

Baylorguy: run to remove the sunroof you wanted off the car before it goes into production!!!

[///minh]

Originally Posted by f82fanatic

Cha Ching!!! That's money

Does that mean we have 8 BG cars entering production today? 🤑😹

What's your combo?

Looks like there is 10 BG and SO so far including myself except I didn't put my order in yet. 😅

It's going to be a popular color but hopefully we are all spread out across the states. Still patiently waiting and hoping for laser lights and calipers option to become available. 🤞🏼

[Baylorguy]

Originally Posted by f82fanatic

This is good info!

Baylorguy: run to remove the sunroof you wanted off the car before it goes into production!!!

Thanks for the heads up. I came so close to doing this but then reminded myself I will mostly be commuting in this and the kiddos would love the moonroof, so I kept it!

I did change my interior to the black Alcantara with beige and show week 31 scheduled. And I added remote start!

He did say HK seems to still be included but no laser lights and no wireless charging.