[Burr001]

Originally Posted by hyde

Goor to know! I'll have to get in touch with him. Won't fail state inspection, right? They are getting more and more strict with these like adding tint check etc.. need to find some friendly inspection places.

LOL I don't know what i'm doing...

Congrats on the new whip.

[jpavs74]

Originally Posted by hyde

What a difference coming from '21 X5 (G05) with air suspension. I test drove X3 m40i before so I knew ride wasn't going to be too harsh but it's actually still very comfortable even on these wheel/tire combination in Comfort and Eco Pro mode. I love the red interior, it's not super bright red and I love the current iDrive which as a major deciding factor for me. Happy to be part of the team X3 now.

Very Nice Ride

I have the Same except it's the X4

[ASAP]

how do you compare the 2 vehicles in terms of driving dynamics and speed?

granted weight and power is different between the two 40s but still curious

[TXGrey]

Originally Posted by hyde

Thanks. Ordered a pair. Is it self adhesive or do I have to prep with anything?

Did mine as well… have never had an issue after installing… great simple product/mod.

[Blacktemplar]

Originally Posted by TXGrey

Did mine as well… have never had an issue after installing… great simple product/mod.

Nice ride....

Are those the original cerium 21" 718M rims, powder coated? They look very cool with the red callipers.

Thinking of getting mine done, can't decide on matte or gloss finish. Car is Sophisto Grey metallic (Dark Graphite in the US I think?)

[TXGrey]

Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

Nice ride....

Are those the original cerium 21" 718M rims, powder coated? They look very cool with the red callipers.

Thinking of getting mine done, can't decide on matte or gloss finish. Car is Sophisto Grey metallic (Dark Graphite in the US I think?)

Correct; and thank you. Mirror (or Wet) Black… matches the trim. But super hard to keep clean (but that’s okay). I absolutely love the way mine has turned out… I’m a sucker for gray and black combos when done tastefully.

[jpavs74]

Originally Posted by ASAP

how do you compare the 2 vehicles in terms of driving dynamics and speed?

granted weight and power is different between the two 40s but still curious

I've never driven the X3 M40, but i would assume they are very close. They both have the same HP and from the reviews I've seen, both have same times for 0-60 & 1/4 mile.

[snareman]

That's alotta black! Looks great though!

[Blacktemplar]

Originally Posted by TXGrey

Correct; and thank you. Mirror (or Wet) Black… matches the trim. But super hard to keep clean (but that’s okay). I absolutely love the way mine has turned out… I’m a sucker for gray and black combos when done tastefully.

And tastefully done it is sir…

The SG has a rainbow metallic fleck which really helps hide the dirt - winters here are grimy wet affairs with lots of salt on the roads that builds up very quickly.

I do like the gloss black rims, though I guess to get the best look you need to keep on top of the tyre shine.

My M40i is pre-LCI so the only calliper colour available was blue. Looks ok, but the red is so much better against the black/grey combo. Might need to get them painted as well…

[BMWbiker]

Originally Posted by hyde

What a difference coming from '21 X5 (G05) with air suspension. I test drove X3 m40i before so I knew ride wasn't going to be too harsh but it's actually still very comfortable even on these wheel/tire combination in Comfort and Eco Pro mode. I love the red interior, it's not super bright red and I love the current iDrive which as a major deciding factor for me. Happy to be part of the team X3 now.

I’ve been pondering what to do tire-wise longer term with my car. It came with the 19” rims and all-season run-flats. I definitely want to buy snow tires next season.

Looking at your car’s photos, maybe I’ll put snows on the 19” rims and buy 20” black rims like yours. My car is also black, with black seats.

[hyde]

Originally Posted by TXGrey

Did mine as well… have never had an issue after installing… great simple product/mod.

I just installed mine but something doesn't add up.. Is it possible they sent me wrong size.. From distance it looks OK but close up it definitely does not cover complete reflector.

Before and after.

[hyde]

However when you are close by you can see that it's slightly narrower.

It's hard to capture against black from this angle but I tried different angles. These are before I cut the tabs off.

[gphin]

Those side markers don't look right. See my post #12 for where I got mine. Fit perfect.

[TXGrey]

Hmmm…. Not sure. I do remember mine not being an exact fit, BUT, I believe I had to actually TRIM a little off mine… not the other way around.

They don’t look bad IMO; but I get where you are coming from. Take good close up pics and send them to the manufacturer/seller (if you are dissatisfied), I bet they make it right.

[hyde]

Originally Posted by X3rd Time Is a Charm

Sweet looking !
^^^^^Did the same .^^^^^
https://lamin-x.com/search-magic.html

I bought these.

Thanks for replies. I'll reach out to lamin-x. The definitely don't look right fit for X3.

[X3rd Time Is a Charm]

Originally Posted by hyde

I bought these.

Thanks for replies. I'll reach out to lamin-x. The definitely don't look right fit for X3.

I see what you’re saying, mine covered completely. Send pictures to Lamin-x , they may have sent out the wrong ones .

[harryo2b]

Originally Posted by hyde

However when you are close by you can see that it's slightly narrower.

It's hard to capture against black from this angle but I tried different angles. These are before I cut the tabs off.

I had the same experience. I also got the rear reflector film too, and the size on those isn't even close. The bad thing is, this is twice now I've had both the side and rear reflectors not covered by exact fitting film from Lamin-x, and it's not an easy return of products since I'm stationed in Germany.

[hyde]

Originally Posted by harryo2b

I had the same experience. I also got the rear reflector film too, and the size on those isn't even close. The bad thing is, this is twice now I've had both the side and rear reflectors not covered by exact fitting film from Lamin-x, and it's not an easy return of products since I'm stationed in Germany.

I am sorry hear about that. I wish I looked into it but I'll contact them and see what they say about mine though you should at least get some kind of discount or something. It's kinda weird when you have such a nice car and now the sticker looks like you just got a $1 store plastic on it.
Honestly it should just be much bigger, and we can exactoknife trim them.

[TXGrey]

Originally Posted by hyde

I am sorry hear about that. I wish I looked into it but I'll contact them and see what they say about mine though you should at least get some kind of discount or something. It's kinda weird when you have such a nice car and now the sticker looks like you just got a $1 store plastic on it.
Honestly it should just be much bigger, and we can exactoknife trim them.

That’s exactly what I had to do… trimmed a bit with my exacto knife to get a good fit.

[X3rd Time Is a Charm]

Originally Posted by TXGrey

That’s exactly what I had to do… trimmed a bit with my exacto knife to get a good fit.

Mine Is a 2018 and they fit perfectly, the only thing I had to do was cut the tabs off. Maybe the newer reflectors are larger. They should make good for them . Lamin X has been around for years.

[mcdanielvzw]

My markers from Lamin-x fit both cars perfectly. The headlights were a pita to install and not exactly perfect, but part of it was learning curve. I still prefer having the protection vs not.

[hyde]

Originally Posted by mcdanielvzw

My markers from Lamin-x fit both cars perfectly. The headlights were a pita to install and not exactly perfect, but part of it was learning curve. I still prefer having the protection vs not.

Headlights use watery solution right? I can't imagine using self adhesive in those. I probably would go with a pro because I know I will mess something up with such a big contours on headlights.