What did you do to your F3X today?

davewes · 11-06-2019, 05:00 PM

Put an air fresher in and made an appointment to get the windows tinted this weekend

amancuso · 11-07-2019, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bpwj76

It depends on the amount of ambient light. The gauges (speedo, tach, fuel, and temp) turn orange when the head/parking lights are on no matter what. If there is enough ambient light, the information screen portion at the bottom will turn white. If the amount of ambient light is very low, they will turn orange. I had my garage lights on, so the amount of ambient light was enough to make them turn white.

Hope I explained that ok.

You did. Mine acts the same way. I thought perhaps you coded it to just stay white.

floridaorange · 11-07-2019, 08:50 AM

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Thanks for sharing this - I just finished mine! Awesome little mod 👍. Turning a non functioning button into a functioning one is mega gratifying

Exactly!

My non-BMW friends have no idea why I get so excited when I code things to turn on, turn off, or change the way features work. It's extremely satisfying.

...because that's unique to BMW...?
(You should see the VAG coding world... BMW coding is just a subset.)

Coding a bmw is a thrill regardless of if VW also can be coded mate. Fact is most cars don't have loads of coding options. Let the guy be stoked on his coding

bpwj76 · 11-07-2019, 09:26 AM

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Clean with new side skirt extensions :-)

Sweet! Nice color too.

Skyhigh · 11-07-2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by floridaorange

Coding a bmw is a thrill regardless of if VW also can be coded mate. Fact is most cars don't have loads of coding options. Let the guy be stoked on his coding

Of course it is. And I am also extremely excited about coding features.
I was more referring to his "non-BMW friends" who obviously might benefit from a hint that their vehicles most likely also support coding... and potentially much more than BMW. (It wasn't BMW who invented the code-able software)

P.s. VAG is not just VW... (Audi, Skoda, Seat, Porsche, Lambo...). The amount of coding I've done on my Audi... BMW is really nothing in comparison (slightly disappointed by that).

floridaorange · 11-07-2019, 11:44 AM

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BMW is really nothing in comparison (slightly disappointed by that).

Well that makes 2 of us that didn't know that. What kinds of coding can you do with Audi & Porsche? Color me intrigued.

Skyhigh · 11-07-2019, 11:53 AM

Maybe not the right place for that discussion here, but - generally the underlying principle is the same, only VAG seem to put more options as selectable code within the software.
Keep in mind I am talking about an earlier generation vehicle, but I was for example able to enable TPMS, Speech Dialogue System (required a small wiring mode in addition), ambient light package (with some additional hardware), etc., etc., which were all optional from the factory but not ordered. Thanks to coding, it was also possible to install a Rear view camera from an Audi R8 (by using hardware from both R8 and A6), which is NOT offered as an option for my model.
The coding that makes sense on my BMW is great, but easy to remember as it is not that much. The coding on my Audi is a long TXT file with just the the headlines

All I wanted to say with my comment here is an advice not to think this is something unique to BMWs... in reality BMW are a bit behind on that

deviantspeed · 11-07-2019, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyhigh

Maybe not the right place for that discussion here, but - generally the underlying principle is the same, only VAG seem to put more options as selectable code within the software.
Keep in mind I am talking about an earlier generation vehicle, but I was for example able to enable TPMS, Speech Dialogue System (required a small wiring mode in addition), ambient light package (with some additional hardware), etc., etc., which were all optional from the factory but not ordered. Thanks to coding, it was also possible to install a Rear view camera from an Audi R8 (by using hardware from both R8 and A6), which is NOT offered as an option for my model.
The coding that makes sense on my BMW is great, but easy to remember as it is not that much. The coding on my Audi is a long TXT file with just the the headlines

All I wanted to say with my comment here is an advice not to think this is something unique to BMWs... in reality BMW are a bit behind on that

I think they are ahead, but some of the haldex options on VAGs can be modified from FWD biased to a bit more rear, steering, pedal sensitivity etc.

Get a vag, get a ross-tech.com cable for your car. Great customer support there for sure!

thompsac25 · 11-08-2019, 02:41 PM

My most recent F30 mod... carbon fiber exhaust tips

Be sure to subscribe! Plenty of F30 and E92 M3 content there!

BeerHerder · 11-08-2019, 03:18 PM

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My most recent F30 mod... carbon fiber exhaust tips

Be sure to subscribe! Plenty of F30 and E92 M3 content there!

I just ordered similar tips off of ebay yesterday. Thanks

thompsac25 · 11-08-2019, 03:20 PM

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I just ordered similar tips off of ebay yesterday. Thanks

Nice! Makes a nice subtle difference in my opinion! Details matter!

IrnBrulad · 11-08-2019, 03:26 PM

I fitted my 405m winter shoes!

G80S58 · 11-08-2019, 04:45 PM

got it washed after 2 months...

MSCD · 11-08-2019, 08:54 PM

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I fitted my 405m winter shoes!

I had mine fitted couple weeks ago!

awilki0101 · 11-09-2019, 07:31 AM

Blew drive shaft off going to dinner last night. Going to get towed today, possibly tomorrow to see how bad damage is. Hoping just minor and diff isn't affected

DL335D · 11-09-2019, 08:52 AM

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Blew drive shaft off going to dinner last night. Going to get towed today, possibly tomorrow to see how bad damage is. Hoping just minor and diff isn't affected

Sorry to hear man. Are you modded or stock?

awilki0101 · 11-09-2019, 10:29 AM

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Blew drive shaft off going to dinner last night. Going to get towed today, possibly tomorrow to see how bad damage is. Hoping just minor and diff isn't affected

Sorry to hear man. What mods do you have?

ER catless DP, MP trans flash Stg2, MG flasher Stg2 E30 tune, KW V2 coilovers, Remus axle back, FTP intake and charge pipes.

Kaisah · 11-09-2019, 04:24 PM

Fitted gloss black grills and painted V brace bars estoril blue (to match M sport brakes).

EricD735i · 11-09-2019, 05:00 PM

Swapped in new Mahle HD tension arms, new belt, and halfway through installing a new thermostat. Cleaned up the engine compartment a bit. Thermostat came with the wrong gasket or I’d be done.

haagm58 · 11-10-2019, 09:45 AM

Installed LCI ambient lighting AC control trim. It looks sick and I haven't seen it during night yet. I definitely recommend this mod. [IMG][/IMG]

haagm58 · 11-10-2019, 09:46 AM

In the past few weeks, I installed
3D Max laser cut floor mats,
high flow air filter,
AFE air scoop,
and carbon M3 mirror caps.

Pics coming after next car wash 🙂

DL335D · 11-10-2019, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by haagm58

In the past few weeks, I installed
3D Max laser cut floor mats,
high flow air filter,
AFE air scoop,
and carbon M3 mirror caps.

Pics coming after next car wash 🙂

The amazon reviews for the 3D Max floor mats aren't great. Let us know your thoughts on them.

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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1977 Rep 3,990 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Maybe not the right place for that discussion here, but - generally the underlying principle is the same, only VAG seem to put more options as selectable code within the software. Keep in mind I am talking about an earlier generation vehicle, but I was for example able to enable TPMS, Speech Dialogue System (required a small wiring mode in addition), ambient light package (with some additional hardware), etc., etc., which were all optional from the factory but not ordered. Thanks to coding, it was also possible to install a Rear view camera from an Audi R8 (by using hardware from both R8 and A6), which is NOT offered as an option for my model. The coding that makes sense on my BMW is great, but easy to remember as it is not that much. The coding on my Audi is a long TXT file with just the the headlines All I wanted to say with my comment here is an advice not to think this is something unique to BMWs... in reality BMW are a bit behind on that __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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