What did you do to your G01 X3 today?

Kindalake75 · 05-29-2019, 10:09 PM

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Cerium delete in progress...

White with all back is going to look sick! I'm gonna start my cerium delete soon.

What is cerium delete?

chicagofan00 · 05-29-2019, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kindalake75

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Originally Posted by rkx3m40i

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Cerium delete in progress...

White with all back is going to look sick! I'm gonna start my cerium delete soon.

What is cerium delete?

Replacing the Cerium Grey trim pieces with another color (typically gloss black).

Jayf30 · 05-30-2019, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

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Originally Posted by Kindalake75

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Originally Posted by rkx3m40i

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Originally Posted by thekronoschef

Cerium delete in progress...

White with all back is going to look sick! I'm gonna start my cerium delete soon.

What is cerium delete?

Replacing the Cerium Grey trim pieces with another color (typically gloss black).

And the cerium is only found on the m performance variants (m40d and m40i)

DagaM · 05-30-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rkx3m40i

I got the windows tinted today, I went with SunTek CIR Ceramic. I live in Phoenix and of course it's gets outrageously hot here so I'm hoping this will help somewhat. From some angles it looks extremely dark and from others it appears lighter. The first pic is before and the rest are after.

Very nice result RK...the tint looks perfect ... i have a quick one for you...Have you noticed any display fading issue (cluster, HVAC and iDrive) with the tinted front windows?

nyalpine90 · 05-30-2019, 05:12 PM

Is there DIY to remove kidney grilles?
I want to order black grilles.

teaston · 05-30-2019, 05:52 PM

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Is there DIY to remove kidney grilles?
I want to order black grilles.

It’s really easy, just release the top three clips then yank them out!

nyalpine90 · 05-30-2019, 09:05 PM

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It’s really easy, just release the top three clips then yank them out!

I just saw IND video install, might purchase tool set at amazon.

I placed my order...im thinking of getting m performance stripe,

rkx3m40i · 05-30-2019, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DagaM

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Originally Posted by rkx3m40i

I got the windows tinted today, I went with SunTek CIR Ceramic. I live in Phoenix and of course it's gets outrageously hot here so I'm hoping this will help somewhat. From some angles it looks extremely dark and from others it appears lighter. The first pic is before and the rest are after.

Very nice result RK...the tint looks perfect ... i have a quick one for you...Have you noticed any display fading issue (cluster, HVAC and iDrive) with the tinted front windows?

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Originally Posted by DagaM

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Originally Posted by rkx3m40i

I got the windows tinted today, I went with SunTek CIR Ceramic. I live in Phoenix and of course it's gets outrageously hot here so I'm hoping this will help somewhat. From some angles it looks extremely dark and from others it appears lighter. The first pic is before and the rest are after.

Very nice result RK...the tint looks perfect ... i have a quick one for you...Have you noticed any display fading issue (cluster, HVAC and iDrive) with the tinted front windows?

Thank you! Now that you mention it I did notice that something felt different the other day and I thought the HVAC screen seemed to be very light/faint but my drive home from work is only about a 3 minutes. So I didn't really put much thought into it. I haven't noticed it again but I'll pay more attention to it tomorrow and I'll report back. I don't recall any of the other screen looking different but again I'll pay more attention to all areas tomorrow.

BuddhaTB · 05-30-2019, 11:49 PM

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Put on the new rear diffuser.

New diffuser is looking good on your X3!

chicagofan00 · 05-30-2019, 11:51 PM

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Put on the new rear diffuser.

New diffuser is looking good on your X3!

Thanks!

nyalpine90 · 05-31-2019, 08:15 AM

Getbmwparts cancel my order on black grilles, where else can I order them?

teaston · 05-31-2019, 10:38 AM

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Getbmwparts cancel my order on black grilles, where else can I order them?

IND

nyalpine90 · 05-31-2019, 11:12 AM

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IND

Too expensive

chicagofan00 · 05-31-2019, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

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IND

Too expensive

IND now sells the third party Autotecknic versions for $130 if you are looking for cheaper. Otherwise you can try your local dealership for the OEM parts but they will likely be just as much as IND.

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...et-gloss-black

nyalpine90 · 05-31-2019, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

IND now sells the third party Autotecknic versions for $130 if you are looking for cheaper. Otherwise you can try your local dealership for the OEM parts but they will likely be just as much as IND.

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...et-gloss-black

Great find! Thanks

chicagofan00 · 05-31-2019, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

IND now sells the third party Autotecknic versions for $130 if you are looking for cheaper. Otherwise you can try your local dealership for the OEM parts but they will likely be just as much as IND.

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...et-gloss-black

Great find! Thanks

You're welcome.

r33_RGSport · 05-31-2019, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

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Originally Posted by teaston

IND

Too expensive

IND now sells the third party Autotecknic versions for $130 if you are looking for cheaper. Otherwise you can try your local dealership for the OEM parts but they will likely be just as much as IND.

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...et-gloss-black

I also carry AutoTecknic's stuff.
I test fitted the prototype before they start bringing them in.

rkx3m40i · 05-31-2019, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

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Originally Posted by teaston

IND

Too expensive

IND now sells the third party Autotecknic versions for $130 if you are looking for cheaper. Otherwise you can try your local dealership for the OEM parts but they will likely be just as much as IND.

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...et-gloss-black

I also carry AutoTecknic's stuff.
I test fitted the prototype before they start bringing them in.

I didn't see the grille on your site. Do you have the black grille in stock for the G01 x3 M40i?

r33_RGSport · 05-31-2019, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rkx3m40i

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

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Originally Posted by teaston

IND

Too expensive

IND now sells the third party Autotecknic versions for $130 if you are looking for cheaper. Otherwise you can try your local dealership for the OEM parts but they will likely be just as much as IND.

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...et-gloss-black

I also carry AutoTecknic's stuff.
I test fitted the prototype before they start bringing them in.

I didn't see the grille on your site. Do you have the black grille in stock for the G01 x3 M40i?

PM'ed

rkx3m40i · 06-01-2019, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rkx3m40i

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Originally Posted by DagaM

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Originally Posted by rkx3m40i

I got the windows tinted today, I went with SunTek CIR Ceramic. I live in Phoenix and of course it's gets outrageously hot here so I'm hoping this will help somewhat. From some angles it looks extremely dark and from others it appears lighter. The first pic is before and the rest are after.

Very nice result RK...the tint looks perfect ... i have a quick one for you...Have you noticed any display fading issue (cluster, HVAC and iDrive) with the tinted front windows?

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Originally Posted by DagaM

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Originally Posted by rkx3m40i

I got the windows tinted today, I went with SunTek CIR Ceramic. I live in Phoenix and of course it's gets outrageously hot here so I'm hoping this will help somewhat. From some angles it looks extremely dark and from others it appears lighter. The first pic is before and the rest are after.

Very nice result RK...the tint looks perfect ... i have a quick one for you...Have you noticed any display fading issue (cluster, HVAC and iDrive) with the tinted front windows?

Thank you! Now that you mention it I did notice that something felt different the other day and I thought the HVAC screen seemed to be very light/faint but my drive home from work is only about a 3 minutes. So I didn't really put much thought into it. I haven't noticed it again but I'll pay more attention to it tomorrow and I'll report back. I don't recall any of the other screen looking different but again I'll pay more attention to all areas tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by rkx3m40i

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Originally Posted by DagaM

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Originally Posted by rkx3m40i

I got the windows tinted today, I went with SunTek CIR Ceramic. I live in Phoenix and of course it's gets outrageously hot here so I'm hoping this will help somewhat. From some angles it looks extremely dark and from others it appears lighter. The first pic is before and the rest are after.

Very nice result RK...the tint looks perfect ... i have a quick one for you...Have you noticed any display fading issue (cluster, HVAC and iDrive) with the tinted front windows?

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Originally Posted by DagaM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkx3m40i

I got the windows tinted today, I went with SunTek CIR Ceramic. I live in Phoenix and of course it's gets outrageously hot here so I'm hoping this will help somewhat. From some angles it looks extremely dark and from others it appears lighter. The first pic is before and the rest are after.

Very nice result RK...the tint looks perfect ... i have a quick one for you...Have you noticed any display fading issue (cluster, HVAC and iDrive) with the tinted front windows?

Thank you! Now that you mention it I did notice that something felt different the other day and I thought the HVAC screen seemed to be very light/faint but my drive home from work is only about a 3 minutes. So I didn't really put much thought into it. I haven't noticed it again but I'll pay more attention to it tomorrow and I'll report back. I don't recall any of the other screen looking different but again I'll pay more attention to all areas tomorrow.

Yesterday, I spent much more time in the car and the tint has effected the interior screen brightness, it's most obvious on the hvac control screen. It has caused the lights to dim considerably. Does anyone know how you can adjust the sensor that causes the car to think it's day or night? I played around with the brightness controls but there isn't an individual control for the hvac screen.

nyalpine90 · 06-01-2019, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rkx3m40i

Yesterday, I spent much more time in the car and the tint has effected the interior screen brightness, it's most obvious on the hvac control screen. It has caused the lights to dim considerably. Does anyone know how you can adjust the sensor that causes the car to think it's day or night? I played around with the brightness controls but there isn't an individual control for the hvac screen.

Its well known issue when you tint front windows.

HollyM · 06-01-2019, 03:04 PM

Today, I used my Adams' foam gun for the first time. I've only hand-washed (2-bucket method) my '19 Sapphire Black M40i since I took delivery, but this foam gun makes expert cleaning all the easier! Completely in love with it. I've had the vehicle nine months and I'm proud to say no swirl marks exist

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