[nothingspecial]

Originally Posted by Shaun170

Fitted forged carbon mirror caps.

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Arrived very well packed. Carbon finish is flawless. Fit was pretty good. Only had to file down one small area where the edge was a bit thick to be able to push home. Not as many clips or locating tabs as the IEM caps but there’s enough to give a reassuring click sound when fitted. They appear to be on quit firmly.
They are a little thicker than the OEM caps, some of the photos make them look worse than they are. If you didn’t know it really doesn’t show. The edges all sit right with the rest of the mirror. I would give them a 9/10.
It was hard to take photos without a reflection plus it is a miserable overcast day here and it was drizzling at the time.

Those are the Duck Dynasty version of carbon fiber. You know that that’s not what a carbon weave looks like right? I’m sorry but that looks awful.

[Chief Orman]

11-99 Foundation license plate frame…those of you in CA will know what this means 👍

[Shaun170]

Originally Posted by nothingspecial

Those are the Duck Dynasty version of carbon fiber. You know that that’s not what a carbon weave looks like right? I’m sorry but that looks awful.

Of course I know what a carbon weave looks like. I didn’t want a weave finish, I wanted something different.

Each to their own.

[Acheron83]

Originally Posted by nothingspecial

Those are the Duck Dynasty version of carbon fiber. You know that that’s not what a carbon weave looks like right? I’m sorry but that looks awful.

You know thats what forged carbon looks like right?

[nothingspecial]

Originally Posted by Acheron83

You know thats what forged carbon looks like right?

Obvi. Just think it looks weird.

[hooligan_G01]

Originally Posted by nothingspecial

Obvi. Just think it looks weird.

It was also "weird" for you to mention "carbon weave", when those aren't carbon fiber weave, IMO.

[yllwwgn]

Originally Posted by jpanimator

Lowered on H&R springs and washed.

Wheel and tire specs please? Looks great!!

[doubleaa805]

Just about done with the minor mods I want

-Tinted windows (Ceramic 70% windshield, 20% front, 50% added to rears)
-No-Drill Plate Mount (Sly Brackets)
-Chrome/black grill replaced with Shadowline style since the factory deleted that option

No just building up the courage to do my own emblem replacement for the black "X3" and "M40i"

[Shaun170]

Originally Posted by doubleaa805

Now just building up the courage to do my own emblem replacement for the black "X3" and "M40i"

Car looks good.

Go for it with the badges. It is honestly the easiest thing to do. I was the same as you, nervous but trust me it’s a doddle.

Put some decent quality masking tape or painters tape is better, around your original badges so you know where to put the new ones back. Get a hair dryer on a warm setting and warm the badge gently up for about 1 minute and you’ll be able to gently peel the originals off with your finger nail tips. If your lucky most of the badge sticky tape will come off with the badge. If your not, gently warm the remaining tape again and then rub at it with your finger tip and it will start balling up. Make sure to then clean the area left inside the tape, I used 70% isopropyl alcohol which I got on eBay. Once clean stick your new badge on peel away the masking tape and your done.
You’ll be surprised at how easy it is. It will take you probably 5 minutes to do a badge.
My advice is to go OEM on the badges. The quality of everything from the adhesive tape down to the finish of the black plastic and the BMW tri colour sticker are far superior to cheaper aftermarket.
I tried going cheap on eBay badges and OMHI they aren’t worth the saving. Poor quality sticky tape, tri colour sticker peels away easy and the edges of the black plastic were rough. Don’t skimp on the badges, there’s a cost difference for a reason.

Good luck

[Mistertmac]

[QUOTE=Treeboy;28473101]

Originally Posted by bklynX3

I like my car clean, but I am not willing to do this on weekly or monthly basis...

I installed 3D MAXpider All-Weather Floor Mats today and although they do not cover as much, they were cheaper and the installation was pretty quick. I am very happy how they look (sorry for the plastic on 3D logo). I can imagine that dirty 3D mats removal will be also much more user friendly.

I blame myself, as I should have seen the issues with Tuxmat mats removal and reinstallation coming... Perhaps they are meant to be cleaned inside the car, without their removal

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I installed the same mats last week, based on having the rear cargo mat that does not cover the rails. Overall I am happy with them.. I actually have not removed the plastic on the logos either!

[Snave01]

Originally Posted by Mistertmac

I installed the same mats last week, based on having the read cargo mat that does not cover the rails. Overall I am happy with them.. I actually have not removed the plastic on the logos either!

Agree, the 3D Maxpider mats are really nice. I was surprised how nice they fit.

[Mistertmac]

20% Ceramic 3M tint on the fronts!

[avamia]

Hey guys, have wanted to mod this BMW X3 for a while now, finally got around to ordering some parts from IND.

- Swapped out the horrific chrome kidney grills with the black ones.
- Updated the boomerang with black ones
- Swapped out the side vents with black ones
- Black Mirror Caps
- Changed the black start / stop button to the red one.

More to come...

[Shaun170]

Nice winter wash and wax

[Enthusiast~1]

Originally Posted by avamia

Hey guys, have wanted to mod this BMW X3 for a while now, finally got around to ordering some parts from IND.

- Swapped out the horrific chrome kidney grills with the black ones.
- Updated the boomerang with black ones
- Swapped out the side vents with black ones
- Black Mirror Caps
- Changed the black start / stop button to the red one.

More to come...

Looks fabulous! A sunstrip tint on the windshield would tie it all together. I've started the swap to black too... but with the temps in the single digits around here I don't dare test the plastic tabs until it warms up a bit.

[GoodGuyAvi]

New lci lights are beautiful. Definitely will retrofit in future.
For now making old ones prettier.

[Xfree]

Originally Posted by Shaun170

Put some decent quality masking tape or painters tape is better, around your original badges so you know where to put the new ones back.

LOVE that bit of advice!

[Chevyguy2021]

Originally Posted by AvetNY

New lci lights are beautiful. Definitely will retrofit in future.
For now making old ones prettier.

Love it! I didn't the same kinda tint, very light to not hinder visibility very much

[md_m40i]

Originally Posted by AvetNY

New lci lights are beautiful. Definitely will retrofit in future.
For now making old ones prettier.

Nice! I got my paddle shifters from Goldenwrench. They make some cool stuff and Mario is super helpful.

Any chance you could share a pic with the reverse light activated so we can see how dark it is?

[BelgianR26]

Gave it a Good clean.

[Treeboy]

Originally Posted by sunay27

Bought it on Amazon, looks like it's not listed anymore.

Here is the link:

LLKUANG for BMW X3 G01 X4 G02 2018-2020 Colorful M3 Logo Rear Door Sill Scuff Plate (Style 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CBZZYF3...DCSS4MG6QJBAB7

I am selling set of those (brand new) in the Classified section...

[pyo]

Getting ready to go snowboarding!

OEM Roof Rack
Kuat Grip 6 Ski/Snowboard Rack

MPAS4 (255/295) getting installed Friday

Excuse the dirty SUV. Haven't had a chance to wash since 12/28/21...