[V8MAN]

After a couple of weeks sitting in "production begins" today the status finally changed to entering the assembly line! So looks like the painting was done and the car is now being put together. When I called the BMW status number they are now saying the car is scheduled to be done on 8/19 instead of 8/20, so we will see. PCD is not until 9/16 so looks like the car is going to sit for a few weeks...

[RSASupra]

Originally Posted by danniexi

that comparison shot between the pre and post facelift….

shitty edit but im wondering if the front bumper would look better/aggressive if the top portion of the center valence was blacked out (like the pre-lci)… hmm

Interesting, that does look good. Not sure if it would be too large of a black area in person…

[Tim@codemybimmer]

I'm still waiting for my X4 Mc to arrive on the west coast by rail. But based on what has arrived here so far from Spartanburg, I anticipate it to be here within the next week or two!

Originally Posted by RSASupra

Interesting, that does look good. Not sure if it would be too large of a black area in person…

To be fair, the Pre-LCI was blacked like that, so it's not necessarily larger per-say.

Definitely does show it in a different light though.

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by V8MAN

After a couple of weeks sitting in "production begins" today the status finally changed to entering the assembly line! ...

Getting closer, V8MAN. My wife's X3MC ZDM made it to the Dealership today so we hope to pick it up this weekend. It was a production line mate to danniexi's (and others with BG/blk) but transport took longer. Will take some images when we get her home.

Edit - added image kindly sent by Dealership

[Ctriggs5]

Originally Posted by 340iRN

Anyone have video of the 2022 X3M Competition exhaust notes between comfort, sport, and sport +? I'm tired of all the crap I sift through on YouTube with misleading titles for 2020 and 2021 or m40s lol - essentially click bait

You'll be very underwhelmed when you hear the exhaust on X3M/X3MC. Just feels like they could do so much more. When I picked up my m40i, they moved an X3MC and i was surprised, then again the G80 in general is quiet imo

[Kozumasbullitt]

Originally Posted by 340iRN

Anyone have video of the 2022 X3M Competition exhaust notes between comfort, sport, and sport +? I'm tired of all the crap I sift through on YouTube with misleading titles for 2020 and 2021 or m40s lol - essentially click bait

Why would it be any different than a 20/21? The exhaust sound will be very muted outside of WOT.

[V8MAN]

Originally Posted by Max Well

Getting closer, V8MAN. My wife's X3MC ZDM made it to the Dealership today so we hope to pick it up this weekend. It was a production line mate to danniexi's (and others with BG/blk) but transport took longer. Will take some images when we get her home.

Edit - added image kindly sent by Dealership

Looks great! So painful I have to wait almost another month to pick mine up, aarghhh

[V8MAN]

This wicked beast is complete , took two weeks (8/5 to 8/19) to manufacture, this was supposed to be a week 35 build, so all you week 35 builds should be getting done soon also, I would assume.

[GVN*2FLY]

Thanks V8MAN

My X3M Comp went into status 150 yesterday, so good to expect production complete in about 2 weeks.

[Tim@codemybimmer]

For those who's taken delivery so far.

Did most of you get the Continentals? I did notice on the X4Mc that Sudbury has, those came with the Michelin PS4S.

Also, does anyone have the front plate mount sitting around or mounted? I'm curious how high the plate would sit with the OEM mount for the LCI, since i did notice the non M X3/X4, their mounts sit pretty high and start covering the grill & front plate is required here in BC and thinking if a tow hitch mount would be better

[V8MAN]

Originally Posted by Tim@codemybimmer

For those who's taken delivery so far.

Did most of you get the Continentals? I did notice on the X4Mc that Sudbury has, those came with the Michelin PS4S.

Also, does anyone have the front plate mount sitting around or mounted? I'm curious how high the plate would sit with the OEM mount for the LCI, since i did notice the non M X3/X4, their mounts sit pretty high and start covering the grill & front plate is required here in BC and thinking if a tow hitch mount would be better

Good question, that would be great if my X3M C came with PS4Ss, I guess is luck of the draw??

Front plate is also required here in VA, I had this particular one on my M3 and it worked very well, I will buy it for my X3M also, unfortunately because of the sensors they are making you put the mount in kind of a weird place but I am not planning on putting the front plate on all the time anyway... https://stonsho.com

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by Tim@codemybimmer

For those who's taken delivery so far.

Did most of you get the Continentals? I did notice on the X4Mc that Sudbury has, those came with the Michelin PS4S.

Also, does anyone have the front plate mount sitting around or mounted? I'm curious how high the plate would sit with the OEM mount for the LCI, since i did notice the non M X3/X4, their mounts sit pretty high and start covering the grill & front plate is required here in BC and thinking if a tow hitch mount would be better

Unfortunately got Continentals. it’s a lottery as of this point.

Plates are required but I purposely don’t have them mounted. been six years so far and not one ticket. I’ll take my chances.

[Sciros]

Indeed, after expressing some concern yesterday that the car was in "entered production queue" status for 3 weeks, the car has teleported to "quality check" overnight. Go figure. Guess there's not quite as much transparency in the status tracking as it may be intending to capture, but in any case, good news. I might be able to decode the VIN soon.

[V8MAN]

Originally Posted by Sciros

Indeed, after expressing some concern yesterday that the car was in "entered production queue" status for 3 weeks, the car has teleported to "quality check" overnight. Go figure. Guess there's not quite as much transparency in the status tracking as it may be intending to capture, but in any case, good news. I might be able to decode the VIN soon.

VIN decode? Can you share the link for this?

[Tim@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by V8MAN

VIN decode? Can you share the link for this?

You can decode it at www.mdecoder.com

Alternatively, you'll be able to see the manual pertaining to the options selected when you do the BMW Driver's Guide with your VIN.

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by Tim@codemybimmer

For those who's taken delivery so far. Did most of you get the Continentals? I did notice on the X4Mc that Sudbury has, those came with the Michelin PS4S...

Continentals here as well. We're going to switch out for my wife's 10 month old set of PS4S (they only have about 6K miles on them and look great).

Here's one more view from the opposite angle.

[X3MCRN]

Originally Posted by Kozumasbullitt

Why would it be any different than a 20/21? The exhaust sound will be very muted outside of WOT.

I don't know why it would be different. That's why I'm asking for video to see if it is.

[X3MCRN]

Originally Posted by danniexi

Unfortunately got Continentals. it’s a lottery as of this point.

Plates are required but I purposely don’t have them mounted. been six years so far and not one ticket. I’ll take my chances.

Seems like Contis 6 and Michelin ps4 are rated the same in all the aspects on tire sites

[Kozumasbullitt]

Originally Posted by 340iRN

I don't know why it would be different. That's why I'm asking for video to see if it is.

It won't be different and even if there was a difference, you wouldn't be able to hear it, let alone from a Youtube video.

[Kozumasbullitt]

Originally Posted by 340iRN

Seems like Contis 6 and Michelin ps4 are rated the same in all the aspects on tire sites

PS4s are superior tires. I switched from Contis to PS4s and just the ride quality difference is worth the swap.

[bulwhip]

Funny seeing all these gray specs. I guess BMW liked my style. I did this almost 2 yrs ago. Even smoked the lights....haha flattered.

[X3MCRN]

Originally Posted by Kozumasbullitt

PS4s are superior tires. I switched from Contis to PS4s and just the ride quality difference is worth the swap.

I was only going by comparisons with the same exact numerical ratings. If mine comes with Contis, maybe I'll go to PS4 when I put the Vossens on it next spring.