What did you do to your G01 X3 today?

teaston · 06-21-2019, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dj_intrinsic

How hard was it to remove them? Any tips?

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Took my bumper “boomerangs” to the paint shop to get done in gloss black.

Was very happy to find that the boomerangs can be removed from the grille pieces, so my car doesn’t have huge holes in the bumper, and the parking sensors work whilst the ‘rangs are getting painted!

It's quite tricky tbh, on the rear you need to pry the clips away from the tabs of the rangs using a flat screwdriver, and push the rang tab through. Start at one end and work your way along, pulling the rang out more as you go along.

Make sure to do all the prying round the back, don't be tempted to pry them from the front at all as they're easy to damage that way.

Good thing is they appear to be made of some sort of metal so the tabs don't break easily.

dj_intrinsic · 06-21-2019, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

It's quite tricky tbh, on the rear you need to pry the clips away from the tabs of the rangs using a flat screwdriver, and push the rang tab through. Start at one end and work your way along, pulling the rang out more as you go along.

Make sure to do all the prying round the back, don't be tempted to pry them from the front at all as they're easy to damage that way.

Good thing is they appear to be made of some sort of metal so the tabs don't break easily.

Do you think the boomerangs can be pulled without having to take off the main surrounding grill?

teaston · 06-21-2019, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dj_intrinsic

Do you think the boomerangs can be pulled without having to take off the main surrounding grill?

Definitely not.

They quite easy to remove, just use a plastic pry tool round the edges of it and it will come out. First one took me about 15 mins, second one around 5 mins.

dj_intrinsic · 06-21-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Definitely not.

They quite easy to remove, just use a plastic pry tool round the edges of it and it will come out. First one took me about 15 mins, second one around 5 mins.

Perfect! Going to try it this evening. Thanks!

teaston · 06-21-2019, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dj_intrinsic

Perfect! Going to try it this evening. Thanks!

The top edge is easiest to release first, then round the side towards the middle of the car.

The matte black bit that goes from the grille to the bottom of the bumper needs to be released, or at least partially released to unclip the last grille clip. Then when you refit the grille leave that matte bit until last.

And remember there’s a cable going to the parking sensor that needs to be disconnected!

kenx3 · 06-25-2019, 09:56 AM

I saw the posts for installing a wireless charger and I thought I'd see if I could make one that I'd be happy with. My wife and I put our heads together with things we had around the house and this is what we came up with. You can see by the picture that I like symmetry so this was a good solution for me. Total cost was about $20.

Here are the parts

Wireless charger:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Car mount:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

additional parts:
small pvc pipe, black paint and krazy glue.

All did was glue the wireless charger to one end of the pvc pipe and the vent mount glued to the other end (before gluing first put it in the pipe and make sure the cover on the bmw can close, if it doesnt you may have to cut the pipe down a bit). I then took the magnetic rectangle that comes with the mount (that would attach to the back of the phone) and stuck it on the bottom of the compartment.

Works perfectly! This solution not be for everyone, but as I'm not really mechanical, I like how it turned out

SROC3 · 06-27-2019, 11:11 AM

Installed the Saris Bones EX 3 Bike Rack. Works well and hopefully will be great for my move to Vegas

Untitled by P LL, on Flickr

teaston · 06-27-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

Installed the Saris Bones EX 3 Bike Rack. Works well and hopefully will be great for my move to Vegas

Untitled by P LL, on Flickr

That would give me a squeaky bum worrying about paint damage!

TX3M · 06-28-2019, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

The top edge is easiest to release first, then round the side towards the middle of the car.

The matte black bit that goes from the grille to the bottom of the bumper needs to be released, or at least partially released to unclip the last grille clip. Then when you refit the grille leave that matte bit until last.

And remember there’s a cable going to the parking sensor that needs to be disconnected!

I'm really impressed with you folks that have been able to remove the boomerangs yourselves. I was able to do everything else myself (grilles, side vents, mirror caps), but not the boomerangs. I tried with various size pry tools for over an hour and didn't even get close. I had to bring it to my Indy shop and let them do it for me.

One of you should do a video on how to remove the boomerangs and put a link up here for the rest of us, please!

re_mcgraw · 06-30-2019, 05:57 PM

I got the Weathertech mats in all around, put on the M grill colors, and replaced the grab handle with a sunglasses case. Next up is fishing the Escort detector cord from the fuse box to the driver's side. Just waiting on panel tools.

Crypto2k3 · 06-30-2019, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by re_mcgraw

I got the Weathertech mats in all around, put on the M grill colors, and replaced the grab handle with a sunglasses case. Next up is fishing the Escort detector cord from the fuse box to the driver's side. Just waiting on panel tools.

How do you like the grab handle sunglass holder?

Vinny_Loyola · 06-30-2019, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Crypto2k3

How do you like the grab handle sunglass holder?

Yeah, interested to hear your opinion too

SROC3 · 07-01-2019, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by re_mcgraw

I got the Weathertech mats in all around, put on the M grill colors, and replaced the grab handle with a sunglasses case. Next up is fishing the Escort detector cord from the fuse box to the driver's side. Just waiting on panel tools.

Oh totally forgot about that Mod!!! - The grab handle sunglass holder!!!!! I used to have those in my previous BMWs

Do you have a link you can share with us of where you got it? It's the best mod!!!

gooddog · 07-01-2019, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

Oh totally forgot about that Mod!!! - The grab handle sunglass holder!!!!! I used to have those in my previous BMWs

Do you have a link you can share with us of where you got it? It's the best mod!!!

The sunglass holders can be found on Amazon (of course) and probably ebay as well. I got these and they fit fine. There were several options.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SROC3 · 07-03-2019, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

That would give me a squeaky bum worrying about paint damage!

Haha

Well, I just did my move from LA to Las Vegas and needed something to carry my bike to free up cargo space. Worked great and no marks on the car at all after me driving at 80 to 90 mph

Having said that, I was going to return it after the trip, but it's the only way I can carry a Mountainbike properly. Throwing it back in the X3 after a ride...yikes with all the dirt. I wanted to install a Stealth Hitch..but it's over $1,000 plus whatever carrier you choose.

BeerHerder · 07-03-2019, 07:36 PM

Leased this 2019 Graphite Metallic X3 a few weeks ago for my wife. Haven't had a chance to snap some pictures. Put weathertech mats in the front and back seats. Got LLumar Formula 1 Pinnacle 35% tint on the front windows and 15% on the 2 massive sunroof panels.

I've been over on the F30 forum for a while; now I have 2 sections to keep up on...

thekronoschef · 07-03-2019, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TX3M

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Originally Posted by teaston

The top edge is easiest to release first, then round the side towards the middle of the car.

The matte black bit that goes from the grille to the bottom of the bumper needs to be released, or at least partially released to unclip the last grille clip. Then when you refit the grille leave that matte bit until last.

And remember there’s a cable going to the parking sensor that needs to be disconnected!

I'm really impressed with you folks that have been able to remove the boomerangs yourselves. I was able to do everything else myself (grilles, side vents, mirror caps), but not the boomerangs. I tried with various size pry tools for over an hour and didn't even get close. I had to bring it to my Indy shop and let them do it for me.

One of you should do a video on how to remove the boomerangs and put a link up here for the rest of us, please!

Same for me. I changed out the grills, side vents and mirror caps no problem, but couldn't do the boomerangs. I took it to my dealer and they even had to partially remove the bumper to get it done. Fortunately my SA is phenomenal, and didn't charge me a dime - just documented as an oil change and software update.

Crypto2k3 · 07-03-2019, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerHerder

Leased this 2019 Graphite Metallic X3 a few weeks ago for my wife. Haven't had a chance to snap some pictures. Put weathertech mats in the front and back seats. Got LLumar Formula 1 Pinnacle 35% tint on the front windows and 15% on the 2 massive sunroof panels.

I've been over on the F30 forum for a while; now I have 2 sections to keep up on...

Nice.

You're in Illinois as well! That Bill Jacobs BMW?

teaston · 07-04-2019, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by thekronoschef

Same for me. I changed out the grills, side vents and mirror caps no problem, but couldn't do the boomerangs. I took it to my dealer and they even had to partially remove the bumper to get it done. Fortunately my SA is phenomenal, and didn't charge me a dime - just documented as an oil change and software update.

Strange, I didn’t find it difficult at all.

BeerHerder · 07-05-2019, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Crypto2k3

Nice.

You're in Illinois as well! That Bill Jacobs BMW?

Yep! Got my 335 from Patrick in Schaumburg, but this from Bill Jacobs.

TX3M · 07-05-2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thekronoschef

Same for me. I changed out the grills, side vents and mirror caps no problem, but couldn't do the boomerangs. I took it to my dealer and they even had to partially remove the bumper to get it done. Fortunately my SA is phenomenal, and didn't charge me a dime - just documented as an oil change and software update.

They did it for free? WOW, that's incredible service! My SA quoted me $400 in labor to replace the boomerangs. Fortunately, my Indy guy did it for a fraction of that.

Henrie · 07-05-2019, 11:38 PM

South African's will get this. Public transport vehicles are prohibited from travelling above 100km/h and have display a yellow speed sign at the rear of their vehicle. I thought I'd be funny and put my vehicles limit (technically its 250km/h, but I must have been on a slight downhill because I got it to 260km/h)

The personalised number (easy to figure it out) I've had ever since my first X5 10 years ago.

06-25-2019, 09:56 AM	#1546
kenx3 Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2019 X3, 2017 X5 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Wireless Charger I saw the posts for installing a wireless charger and I thought I'd see if I could make one that I'd be happy with. My wife and I put our heads together with things we had around the house and this is what we came up with. You can see by the picture that I like symmetry so this was a good solution for me. Total cost was about $20. Here are the parts Wireless charger: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Car mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 additional parts: small pvc pipe, black paint and krazy glue. All did was glue the wireless charger to one end of the pvc pipe and the vent mount glued to the other end (before gluing first put it in the pipe and make sure the cover on the bmw can close, if it doesnt you may have to cut the pipe down a bit). I then took the magnetic rectangle that comes with the mount (that would attach to the back of the phone) and stuck it on the bottom of the compartment. Works perfectly! This solution not be for everyone, but as I'm not really mechanical, I like how it turned out Attached Images Last edited by kenx3; 06-25-2019 at 02:18 PM.. Reason: picture
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06-27-2019, 11:11 AM	#1547
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re_mcgraw Registered 5 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Niles, IL iTrader: (0)	First 3 Mods Done I got the Weathertech mats in all around, put on the M grill colors, and replaced the grab handle with a sunglasses case. Next up is fishing the Escort detector cord from the fuse box to the driver's side. Just waiting on panel tools.
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BeerHerder Lieutenant 251 Rep 426 Posts Drives: F30 335, G01 X3, Victory Vegas Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: IL iTrader: (1)	Leased this 2019 Graphite Metallic X3 a few weeks ago for my wife. Haven't had a chance to snap some pictures. Put weathertech mats in the front and back seats. Got LLumar Formula 1 Pinnacle 35% tint on the front windows and 15% on the 2 massive sunroof panels. I've been over on the F30 forum for a while; now I have 2 sections to keep up on... Attached Images __________________ Glacier Silver Metallic 335i X-Drive - Can't leave well enough alone... Fabspeed DP, Wagner Evo Comp II IC, ER CP, BM3 Stage 2 93 OTS, Bimmertech Amp (more to come... always more) Graphite Metallic X3 (nothing yet, but... you know)
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Henrie Enlisted Member 10 Rep 38 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i (G01) Join Date: May 2019 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	South African's will get this. Public transport vehicles are prohibited from travelling above 100km/h and have display a yellow speed sign at the rear of their vehicle. I thought I'd be funny and put my vehicles limit (technically its 250km/h, but I must have been on a slight downhill because I got it to 260km/h) The personalised number (easy to figure it out) I've had ever since my first X5 10 years ago. Attached Images
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