[airbagit13]

Hi all, I am new to this forum.

I recently bought a 2017 X3 Msport. I've switched out the grille and added two ///M logos on the sides. I also added in those little door lights that project the BMW logo on the floor at night.

Future plans include lowering it 2", replacing the brake caliper covers with M blue colored covers, Wheel Spacers and possibly some carbon fiber for the interior.

Edit: No longer going to lower her. I drive the family around and don't want a bumpier ride. Also, no longer going to get brake cliper covers, I am going to have my brake calipers painted.

Few questions.

Edit: Leaving this here because people responded to it and don't want to confuse anyone.

I was looking at the Eibach Pro Lowering kit but it only lowers it about 1.2" So I am thinking about the H&R Sport Lowering Springs which will give it 2". Anyone with experience with either of these kits? If dropped 2" will I bottom out if I hit bumps? I had an eclipse that was slammed to the floor when I was younger, It rode like crap of course but looked beautiful. Will these lowering kits effect the ride of the car?


My only worry is a voided warranty. I would hate to lower it only to have problems when I bring it into the dealership.

Any help or experiences are appreciated!

[dakoo12]

What did you switch out the grill for? any pictures of what it looks like now?

[airbagit13]

Originally Posted by dakoo12

What did you switch out the grill for? any pictures of what it looks like now?

The matte black grille in the pictures is what I put on there. Not sure how I feel about it, might change it to something else.

[dakoo12]

oh.. can't see the pictures for some reason.. might be due to the computer i'm on at work.

[najnad]

get it wrapped with some huge ///M logos

[airbagit13]

Originally Posted by najnad

get it wrapped with some huge ///M logos

Come on now. I put two ///M emblems on the sides and a license plate holder, going to take out the grille inserts because I don't really like how they look.

On the real though, I do own a printing company that does vehicle wraps so I will end up putting a really nice wrap on her in the future. Enjoying the white for now.

[Tjalle]

I have H&R - lowered 1 1/2" - see picture. Slightly less chassis comfort - I can feel - slightly - front bumpstops already att minor bumps.

OK with result.

[airbagit13]

Originally Posted by Tjalle

I have H&R - lowered 1 1/2" - see picture. Slightly less chassis comfort - I can feel - slightly - front bumpstops already att minor bumps.

OK with result.

Looks good. Dropping it a bit didn't mess with your warranty?

[Tjalle]

If a problem - BMW has to prove lowering was responsible.

[pokerface]

Originally Posted by airbagit13

Looks good. Dropping it a bit didn't mess with your warranty?

says the OP that has the username spelt "air bag it"

[airbagit13]

Originally Posted by pokerface

says the OP that has the username spelt "air bag it"

Yeah, I made this username about 10 years ago when I had a Dodge Durango double bagged with almost a 24" lift to drop ratio. Was way out of warranty when I started modding it though. Thing slammed to the floor and looked so sexy. Username just ended up sticking. Won't bag another car though, the compressor is just to loud.

[dakoo12]

Did you get the lighting package ?? Angel eyes maaaaaan. Signature BMW look. U need to look into that.

[airbagit13]

Originally Posted by dakoo12

Did you get the lighting package ?? Angel eyes maaaaaan. Signature BMW look. U need to look into that.

I screwed up. I assumed a BMW would come with Xenon headlights so didn't even ask at the dealership. Didn't even notice till about 3 days after I bought the car when I went to drive at night that I have old school headlights. Really bummed about it.

[pokerface]

to answer your original question.

I'm on Eibachs. Don't read what the manufacturer published. It is less than 1" drop. I have pics on this forum. That being said, it did tidy up the handling and braking considerably. Not much more can be done about body roll though. Ride, the bumpiness of the springs + 20" RFT combo makes itself known but not worse than an E90 3 series. My father had a stock X3 and side to side I'd take mine any day.

Aside from that, I also put on a tunerwerks tuning module and that wakes up the N20 quite a bit.

[airbagit13]

Originally Posted by pokerface

Aside from that, I also put on a tunerwerks tuning module and that wakes up the N20 quite a bit.

What do you think about the Racechip Ultimate?

https://www.amazon.com/Performance-B...3+racechip+28i

[droftrah]

Not overly convinced about doin all this stuff on the 4 cylinder.

The halogens need to go though thats the real killer here

[pokerface]

Originally Posted by airbagit13

What do you think about the Racechip Ultimate?

https://www.amazon.com/Performance-B...3+racechip+28i

no opinion on it. you might have some better luck on the F30 board?

[airbagit13]

Originally Posted by pokerface

no opinion on it. you might have some better luck on the F30 board?

I ended up going with the Dinan Stage 1 Tuning Kit. Going to have it installed at the dealership so that I won't have any warranty issues.

[airbagit13]

Originally Posted by ch35iM

Not overly convinced about doin all this stuff on the 4 cylinder.

The halogens need to go though thats the real killer here

Dude... I had no idea when I bought the car that it didn't come with Xenons. I assumed all high end luxury vehicles came with them at this point. I'm actually really bummed about it. Adding them now is really expensive.

[bmwspeedy]

Originally Posted by airbagit13

Dude... I had no idea when I bought the car that it didn't come with Xenons. I assumed all high end luxury vehicles came with them at this point. I'm actually really bummed about it. Adding them now is really expensive.

At first I could not believe you don't have them was thinking I'm just seeing it wrong since you have the led fog lights... but that's the first thing I would save my money for before investing into anything else... whoever sold you the car I would put a really bad review that they did not offer the package.

[airbagit13]

Originally Posted by bmwspeedy

At first I could not believe you don't have them was thinking I'm just seeing it wrong since you have the led fog lights... but that's the first thing I would save my money for before investing into anything else... whoever sold you the car I would put a really bad review that they did not offer the package.

I pretty much hit my budget on monthly payments so even if they would had offered it I would not have been able to get it. Would have been nice to know it didn't come with them though. I found out the next night when I was out driving.

Looks like I can find some for about $250- $275 each. So that would be about $550 + install. https://www.ebay.com/i/152356601884?chn=ps&dispItem=1

[najnad]

and you will need some coding switching from halogen to xenon...