What did you do to your F3X today?

antzcrashing · 05-14-2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Podman

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Originally Posted by antzcrashing

I have a very powerful chrome cleaner which can get almost any amount of tarnish off, I can PM you a photo of it if you want. Its gray in color and gritty. It takes 3-5 coat and wipe rounds to get the darker pipes to clean but they usually come nearly new if not new looking.

You couldn't just say here the name of the product and where you bought it?
Is it a secret?

podman

Lol, it is stored in my garage, I do not know it off the top of my head

Blubaron79 · 05-14-2019, 09:31 PM

Put another coat of Meguiars hybrid ceramic wax on it. Damn, does it make the car shine.

colinmac · 05-14-2019, 10:09 PM

It's possible that he's referring to Quick Glo Chrome Cleaner – works really well and is available in two grits: Fine and Original

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Originally Posted by Mr Podman

You couldn't just say here the name of the product and where you bought it?
Is it a secret?

podman

Dreamvillainz · 05-14-2019, 11:05 PM

Coded some stuff for the first time. used BimmerCode...

What are the best/must have coding features to have, fellas?!

Mr Podman · 05-14-2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by antzcrashing

Lol, it is stored in my garage, I do not know it off the top of my head

It's that notable.

podman

thatBimmerBloke · 05-15-2019, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreamvillainz

Coded some stuff for the first time. used BimmerCode...

What are the best/must have coding features to have, fellas?!

Sport Automatic Transmission if you don't have it (Comes with M Sport package I believe, my old 328 didn't have it and coding it made it shift pretty aggressively, was fun), rolling up windows & closing sunroof with the keyfob is very useful(this was the main reason I looked into coding), enabling tire pressure value to be displayed if it's not enabled already, I disabled the initial warning/disclaimer on the console, changed the sound of the alert/chime, I think I also enabled saving the engine auto on/off setting, coded out warnings for low beams and foglights after switching them to LEDs (it had halogens), changed the speed at which mirrors unfold, I think you can also make them fold/unfold on locking/unlocking the car using comfort access. I also coded digital speed display on the instrument cluster but it was pointless as I had head up display. Changed the startup logo on the cluster to M Logo (which is just silly in my opinion

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evdok · 05-15-2019, 06:41 AM

15 months ago I had the M performance rear lights fitted through the dealer, no LCI drip rails were fitted but a couple of days ago I called the dealer and asked why weren't they fitted as the new lights hang out more, low and behold today I received two LCI drip rails through the post free of charge!

Wolfus Aurelius · 05-15-2019, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

Put another coat of Meguiars hybrid ceramic wax on it. Damn, does it make the car shine.

Stuff's hard to find, I hear -- Autozone can't keep it in stock. I think I saw it at Walmart a week or so ago. Does it require any special prep, or can it be used as a wax-as-you-dry product?

BeerHerder · 05-15-2019, 08:22 AM

Installed bimmertech amp with CntryClub007. No pictures, but it went in fairly easy and it is so much louder than before... Still sounds good, just everything is louder. Would definitely recommend.

CntryClub007 · 05-15-2019, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerHerder

Installed bimmertech amp with CntryClub007. No pictures, but it went in fairly easy and it is so much louder than before... Still sounds good, just everything is louder. Would definitely recommend.

Had a blast and great to meet a fellow BMW guy! Nice 335, have fun out there and see you around.

Fliplegend · 05-15-2019, 08:35 AM

Put the style 416 summer wheels back on and stowed away the winter setup. It's amazing how much harder the car has to work to get those 18" rolling vs the 17's.

5mall5nail5 · 05-15-2019, 09:20 AM

Packing the original F30 328 brakes away for future re-install if/when I sell the car. But first, clean up! Love having a bead blasting cabinet.

awilki0101 · 05-15-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreamvillainz

Coded some stuff for the first time. used BimmerCode...

What are the best/must have coding features to have, fellas?!

DVD in motion, seatbelt warning chime, unlock doors when turning engine off, easy access seat, fold mirrors when locking

Mr Podman · 05-15-2019, 11:09 AM

Fixed fluid leak between auto transmission and X-Drive transfer case.

podman

jbb2388 · 05-15-2019, 02:22 PM

Just picked up a '16 F30. Does anyone have an opinion on matte black replacement front grilles compared to gloss black? Seems most of you guys have gloss black ones, which look great. Anyone have pics with the matte finish? Thanks.

Swappy · 05-15-2019, 02:23 PM

Over one year since buying this car, and the MPPSK still has me giggling like a 10 year old lol.

I won't think I will ever tire of those burbles, crackles and machine gun pops.

BeerHerder · 05-15-2019, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jbb2388

Just picked up a '16 F30. Does anyone have an opinion on matte black replacement front grilles compared to gloss black? Seems most of you guys have gloss black ones, which look great. Anyone have pics with the matte finish? Thanks.

I did the CF around, matte black single slats from JB Speed: http://www.jbspeed.com/bmw-carbon-fiber-grills-for-f30/

jbb2388 · 05-15-2019, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by floridaorange

installed matte dual slat grill. looks better than the glossy grill that was on before.

Any pics of the matte grills man?

5mall5nail5 · 05-15-2019, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerHerder

I did the CF around, matte black single slats from JB Speed: http://www.jbspeed.com/bmw-carbon-fiber-grills-for-f30/

Are these real carbon fiber?

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Originally Posted by jbb2388

Any pics of the matte grills man?

I can't say I've seen matte.

I ended up powder coating (DIY) the stock dust front dust shields gloss black. If I ever revert to stock brakes I will be able to put it back together with refurb clean parts. Going to break the stock calipers down and do them in a silver I think.

And detailed the F30 - I hate the mirror drips, so trying this to see if it helps

BeerHerder · 05-15-2019, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 5mall5nail5

Are these real carbon fiber?

To the best of my knowledge, yes, they're real CF over ABS.
JBSPEED can confirm.

FastActionJax · 05-15-2019, 04:54 PM

finally got them on

I must say that I'm impressed, Ride quality is still great and still being able to switch from comfort thru sport+ is awesome!

5mall5nail5 · 05-15-2019, 04:56 PM

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finally got them on

Looks great!

05-14-2019, 09:31 PM	#4974
Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1432 Rep 4,723 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Put another coat of Meguiars hybrid ceramic wax on it. Damn, does it make the car shine. __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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evdok Lieutenant Colonel 819 Rep 1,907 Posts Drives: 330D M/SPORT xDRIVE INDIVIDUAL Join Date: May 2015 Location: WORCESTERSHIRE iTrader: (0)	15 months ago I had the M performance rear lights fitted through the dealer, no LCI drip rails were fitted but a couple of days ago I called the dealer and asked why weren't they fitted as the new lights hang out more, low and behold today I received two LCI drip rails through the post free of charge! Attached Images __________________ Happy Motoring Evdok
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jbb2388 Private First Class 48 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2016 F30 340iX Join Date: May 2019 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Just picked up a '16 F30. Does anyone have an opinion on matte black replacement front grilles compared to gloss black? Seems most of you guys have gloss black ones, which look great. Anyone have pics with the matte finish? Thanks.
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