[MmmCar]

I thought the only thing worse about these chargers is the my SA said the overheating is normal and to pretty much accept it! Mind boggling. Then He said the phone case is causing it to overheat. Next day took it on a road trip, no case on my phone…could have heated up my dinner on the phone.

[Joralemon st.]

Originally Posted by serdar

I totally agree with this comment. It works as a phone heater! Bmw sells this option for $ 570.00 and it is completely useless. For me it’s the biggest disappointment with this car so far.

Oh boy... Note to self.

[Joralemon st.]

Originally Posted by MmmCar

I thought the only thing worse about these chargers is the my SA said the overheating is normal and to pretty much accept it! Mind boggling. Then He said the phone case is causing it to overheat. Next day took it on a road trip, no case on my phone…could have heated up my dinner on the phone.

Yea, they'll use any excuse — sure a case will add to the problem, but it won't create it!

[diirk]

I have a wireless charger in my house and it heats my phone up worse and charges slower. I'm ok with the OEM one in the car.

[Joralemon st.]

Originally Posted by diirk

I have a wireless charger in my house and it heats my phone up worse and charges slower. I'm ok with the OEM one in the car.

It's not a huge challenge to find something worse...

[Joralemon st.]

Originally Posted by avi66

It under a plastic flap on the side of the trunk, just lift the flap and plug in.

Thanks again!

[DrCloud]

Originally Posted by serdar

Hello all

What are the most useful accessories that you have bought for your x3?

While my wife likes the Drop Stops I got for her, my favorite is the head-rest hooks (these). I use them almost every day for one thing or another. And you can (almost) color-match your seats with their colors. HPH

[Joralemon st.]

Originally Posted by DrCloud

And you can (almost) color-match your seats with their colors. HPH

yea, unless you've got cognac...

[IAmSpeed]

Loving my latest toy 🙌

https://share.temu.com/Ile4oujTBkA

[jpavs74]

Originally Posted by ContactPatch

An "M" colored console knee pad, Smartliner Floor mats, and some storage bags for the boot...all 3 exceeded my expectations.

The most useful accessory would be the V1 Gen 2 radar detector, for some reason my X3 seems to get away from me speed wise. The V1 Gen 2 is mounted on a BlendMount.

ContactPatch

Where did u get that blendmount for the V1. That is exactly what I had in mind where i get mine. Also Where/How did u run the wire or does it just hang down?

[IAmSpeed]

[QUOTE=jpavs74;30200872]ContactPatch

Where did u get that blendmount for the V1. That is exactly what I had in mind where i get mine. Also Where/How did u run the wire or does it just hang down?

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1594592

This ☝️

[GOGOII]

Back seat storage bags came from where?

[ContactPatch]

Originally Posted by jpavs74

ContactPatch

Where did u get that blendmount for the V1. That is exactly what I had in mind where i get mine. Also Where/How did u run the wire or does it just hang down?

The V1 Gen2 mount came directly from https://blendmount.com/

I ran the wire to the headliner and tucked it behind, then to the passenger C-Pillar and down the backside to the seam in the middle of the doorjamb. It tucks in the seam and comes out under the glovebox near the fuse panel you can use. You need to remove a twist-off fastened panel under the glovebox (super easy). You will see the fuse panel and you use #46 or the 20A Fuse next to the large blue relay. The entire process took about 40 minutes using a 20A fuse tap that is available just about everywhere, make sure it's 20A. You don't remove the C-pillar cover, you tuck the wire behind it on the side away from the windshield...super easy.


It is really easy and the V1 Gen2 powers off in 6 minutes when the ignition is shutoff. Fuse number 46 is the front cigarette lighter and works perfect.

[ContactPatch]

Originally Posted by GOGOII

Back seat storage bags came from where?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQJRYGDW...roduct_details


I see the bags are not available, but can found other places. They are superb bags.

[ArcSecond]

some good stuff in here

[thepianist1]

Originally Posted by ArcSecond

some good stuff in here

Here were some I bought from Temu.com, Ali and eBay with images below:


$5-$10 Leather or rubber seat gap filler for driver and front passenger. Prevents phones, wallets and other personal items from falling under the seats, and can serve as extra storage and cup holders.

$15-$30 Black trunk panel protector made of foam, cotton and felt. Protects against large heavy objects that could damage the plastic of the panel on the trunk door.

$20-$100 Forward and rear facing dash cam in one on the front windshield. Also window stickers that says "I have a dash cam always recording in the car" to hopefully prevent vandalism and hit and runs.

$20-$100 Front wireless, Bluetooth compatible camera. I mounted this on the license plate but the only way is to display on your smart phone with Mirrorlink.

$1-$5 Rear floor vent extender and cover. Prevents small objects like coins from falling into the vents under the front seats. The extender helps redirect the floor vent air higher into the passenger cabin.

$10-$25 Ventilated front seat fans. Helps keep the butt cool during the summer if your G01 didn't come with ventilated seats.

$5-$10 Door magnetic protectors. I'm not sure if these would actually damage the paint, but there are also protectors added to the door edge from causing door dings.

$15-$20 Thick silicon or rubber license plate frames to help protect against shopping carts and other parking lot mishap

$1-$5 Silicon or rubber button covers to protect against wear

[HeatJoey]

Originally Posted by ContactPatch

Got mine from eBay, but it came from China in 12 days. Have not noticed any imperfections in mine, was $280+$16 in federal import tax. I would not pay $900 for the console piece, but at $280...all day long! Install was about as complex as opening the glovebox...simple.

this looks very interesting... anything that's not the OEM black shiny stuff that seems to just get smudged all the time and hard to clean... on top of that, to add CF is very cool. I ordered the CF trim so this might be something I should order.... thank you for sharing!

[509er]

Originally Posted by diirk

I have a wireless charger in my house and it heats my phone up worse and charges slower. I'm ok with the OEM one in the car.

Interestingly, the new Porsche Cayenne has wireless charging in the same general location as BMW (orientation is "portrait" instead of "landscape"), and they're trying to address the heating issue by air conditioning the charger compartment.

Cheers~

[MetaX]

I have been thinking about getting this since the little cubby on the left side of the dash is a little awkward for my sunglasses. Has anyone tried this or one of its many cousins on Amazon?

https://www.amazon.com/Yumzeco-Sungl..._dp&th=1&psc=1

[EWL5]

Originally Posted by MetaX

I have been thinking about getting this since the little cubby on the left side of the dash is a little awkward for my sunglasses. Has anyone tried this or one of its many cousins on Amazon?

https://www.amazon.com/Yumzeco-Sungl..._dp&th=1&psc=1

Just be glad BMW put a little cubby for sunglasses. There are no holders on my new GLS450!

[MetaX]

Originally Posted by EWL5

Just be glad BMW put a little cubby for sunglasses. There are no holders on my new GLS450!

Indeed! I often catch myself staring in awe at the overhead sunglass holders in rental cars. But I guess that is what you give up for having the sunroof controls, map lights, SOS button, ambient lights, and laser projector for gesture controls stuffed up there.

[RedPepper]

Originally Posted by MetaX

Indeed! I often catch myself staring in awe at the overhead sunglass holders in rental cars. But I guess that is what you give up for having the sunroof controls, map lights, SOS button, ambient lights, and laser projector for gesture controls stuffed up there.

And in my case returning two cars at the end of the lease forgetting the sunglasses were in there, so making a hurried return to the dealer the next day to collect them!!