What did you do to your F3X today?

toxik · 09-23-2022, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by B58-Hustler

I have the same wheels you do and I was looking at orange too but I felt like it just wouldn't work well with the bronze. Don't get me wrong, it looks *amazing* with some other color combos, but I didn't love it for the bronze.

I debated between black, red, yellow, and blue. I didn't go with red because it's just so common. I was worried blue wouldn't match my Estoril Blue well enough and would look mismatched. Passed on yellow because I don't know I just wasn't feeling it. So I settled on black. I will say that with the EBC Red pads, there's a tiny sliver of red visible now that I kind of like - you have to look for it. IYKYK.

I've got a lot of Duplicolor gloss black left, if you want it it's yours though with gas prices it might not be worth the trip to meet up

my 300zx TT had bronze LMGT4's and gold brembo brakes. i never fell in love with the look, got the wheels after I already had the brakes, and sold the car shortly after.

MoeTE87 · 09-23-2022, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by B58-Hustler

I have the same wheels you do and I was looking at orange too but I felt like it just wouldn't work well with the bronze. Don't get me wrong, it looks *amazing* with some other color combos, but I didn't love it for the bronze.

I debated between black, red, yellow, and blue. I didn't go with red because it's just so common. I was worried blue wouldn't match my Estoril Blue well enough and would look mismatched. Passed on yellow because I don't know I just wasn't feeling it. So I settled on black. I will say that with the EBC Red pads, there's a tiny sliver of red visible now that I kind of like - you have to look for it. IYKYK.

I've got a lot of Duplicolor gloss black left, if you want it it's yours though with gas prices it might not be worth the trip to meet up

Thank you for the insight B58-Hustler. I am looking for a color that will pop with the bronze wheels and my car's white paint. I am not looking at doing a typical color (blue, red). It's a tough decision..

B58-Hustler · 09-23-2022, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MoeTE87

Thank you for the insight B58-Hustler. I am looking for a color that will pop with the bronze wheels and my car's white paint. I am not looking at doing a typical color (blue, red). It's a tough decision..

That's tough, blue would be my first thought because I think it can go with white super well, but yeah it's fairly common.

When I was originally planning to powdercoat my OEM wheels, I was actually looking at bronze wheels with a deep cherry/maroon caliper. Then I priced out the effort and cost of powdercoating and went with new wheels and painting the existing.

For a white car with the bronze wheels I wonder if a vivid acid green would look good. Without any similar tones between the bronze and the green, it would definitely have the contrast to stand out. You could go purple too but not sure if that's your style.

I have long term plans to see if I can find a way to get a nice color shifting pigment over the black I have now, but not sure how heat stable those pigments are and it's far down the list...

MoeTE87 · 09-23-2022, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by B58-Hustler

That's tough, blue would be my first thought because I think it can go with white super well, but yeah it's fairly common.

When I was originally planning to powdercoat my OEM wheels, I was actually looking at bronze wheels with a deep cherry/maroon caliper. Then I priced out the effort and cost of powdercoating and went with new wheels and painting the existing.

For a white car with the bronze wheels I wonder if a vivid acid green would look good. Without any similar tones between the bronze and the green, it would definitely have the contrast to stand out. You could go purple too but not sure if that's your style.

I have long term plans to see if I can find a way to get a nice color shifting pigment over the black I have now, but not sure how heat stable those pigments are and it's far down the list...

It's funny that you posted that picture..I have been eying that color for a while now. I know the youtube channel "throtl" they use that color alot and I think it would look great. Just need to find caliper paint company that has that color. Did you install the ///M logo sticker on the calipers?

Samir72 · 09-24-2022, 08:16 AM

Added M Performance steering wheel trim after finding one for a great price. Just need gearstick and handbrake to complete the OEM+ look.

JayPixelF33 · 09-26-2022, 12:48 AM

Changed the oil after doing an oil flush and added the 50th Heritage badge

MSCD · 09-26-2022, 09:23 AM

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Changed the oil after doing an oil flush and added the 50th Heritage badge

Where did you source the badge? iND or other, thanks!

paimon.soror · 09-26-2022, 09:38 AM

Why does it look crooked to me!

JayPixelF33 · 09-26-2022, 11:45 AM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/38510352495...mis&media=COPY

Link to item but its sourced from china so i added extra clear coat to help with uv protection ect. however it looked great out of the box

as for "centerness" see above source location, also day shot

MoeTE87 · 09-27-2022, 06:38 AM

Finished up installing the Suveneer rear bumper carbon fiber extensions and they look amazing. Now if I have time this week...paint matched front bumper reflectors.

Been tough getting to these as I am trying to finish up abunch of house projects before it gets too late. College football has kinda taken up a lot of my free time to get anything done on the weekends....especially Saturdays.

Patrick · 09-27-2022, 07:16 AM

Inspected for hail damage 😞 but I think I was lucky as the hail was really small

jrkarger · 09-29-2022, 08:59 AM

Washed and waxed the wife's F32 this past Sunday

Fliplegend · 09-30-2022, 06:03 AM

Put the car back to stock to get ready to sell. Picking up an F33 435i M-Sport today.

Silence* · 09-30-2022, 10:19 AM

Developed a slight vibration earlier this week & found both tension struts starting to leak. Glad I work at a dealership because we had some in stock, so I grabbed them along with all new hardware and swapped them out. Much easier DIY to do than my old E46 that's for sure, took about 30 mins all said & done. While I was at it I decided to swap the 405's back on the car cause I missed how nice they look on it.

Earlier this week I also did the LCI AC trim retrofit and started getting rid of the aluminum trim by painting the center console matte black.

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Abzynthe · 09-30-2022, 10:52 AM

Replaced my M4 steering wheel trim with an M2 M Performance trim to go with the rest of my interior

Xogcamx · 09-30-2022, 09:05 PM

Not perfect but a lot cheaper 😅

E60F30 · 10-01-2022, 05:02 AM

Installed the MAD Catless downpipe and got her stage 2 tuned on 91 gas. Fitment wasn't quite 100% but shop made it fit(they should, charged 150 to get it fitted)

Also flashed xhp stage 3. In comfort mode, transmission in "D", it feels even more reluctant to downshift compared to the stock map despite significant throttle applied.

With the gear lever tilted to the left in "S" mode, shifts are crisp and quick when compared to stock.

Overall, I'm not sure if xhp is a worthy purchase.

whatevs · 10-01-2022, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by E60F30

Installed the MAD Catless downpipe and got her stage 2 tuned on 91 gas. Fitment wasn't quite 100% but shop made it fit(they should, charged 150 to get it fitted)

Also flashed xhp stage 3. In comfort mode, transmission in "D", it feels even more reluctant to downshift compared to the stock map despite significant throttle applied.

With the gear lever tilted to the left in "S" mode, shifts are crisp and quick when compared to stock.

Overall, I'm not sure if xhp is a worthy purchase.

Are those numbers WHP? seeing your peak at close to 240 which is the power output of stock, isnt it?

E60F30 · 10-01-2022, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by whatevs

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Originally Posted by E60F30

Installed the MAD Catless downpipe and got her stage 2 tuned on 91 gas. Fitment wasn't quite 100% but shop made it fit(they should, charged 150 to get it fitted)

Also flashed xhp stage 3. In comfort mode, transmission in "D", it feels even more reluctant to downshift compared to the stock map despite significant throttle applied.

With the gear lever tilted to the left in "S" mode, shifts are crisp and quick when compared to stock.

Overall, I'm not sure if xhp is a worthy purchase.

Are those numbers WHP? seeing your peak at close to 240 which is the power output of stock, isnt it?

Yeah they are whp numbers.

Fliplegend · 10-01-2022, 08:26 AM

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Put the car back to stock to get ready to sell. Picking up an F33 435i M-Sport today.

Wooo!!!

Jvac · 10-01-2022, 03:42 PM

Had to put some air in my tires because the temperature got all the way down to 60 and the car freaks out. Why do we have these dumb things again?

Fliplegend · 10-01-2022, 07:29 PM

FCP to the rescue. Ordered a belt kit yesterday and delivered by lunch time today. Figured I'd knock it out. Took about an hour.

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Silence* Eh? 245 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2015 435ix Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Developed a slight vibration earlier this week & found both tension struts starting to leak. Glad I work at a dealership because we had some in stock, so I grabbed them along with all new hardware and swapped them out. Much easier DIY to do than my old E46 that's for sure, took about 30 mins all said & done. While I was at it I decided to swap the 405's back on the car cause I missed how nice they look on it. Earlier this week I also did the LCI AC trim retrofit and started getting rid of the aluminum trim by painting the center console matte black. View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com Last edited by Silence; 09-30-2022 at 10:25 AM..*
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E60F30 Enlisted Member 30 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Sport Line Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Installed the MAD Catless downpipe and got her stage 2 tuned on 91 gas. Fitment wasn't quite 100% but shop made it fit(they should, charged 150 to get it fitted) Also flashed xhp stage 3. In comfort mode, transmission in "D", it feels even more reluctant to downshift compared to the stock map despite significant throttle applied. With the gear lever tilted to the left in "S" mode, shifts are crisp and quick when compared to stock. Overall, I'm not sure if xhp is a worthy purchase. Attached Images __________________ 2012 Glacier Silver F30 328i 18 x 8.5 Square Apex SM-10 \| 245/40/18 Michelin PS4 \| F8x LCA \| Red M Performance Brakes \| F80 Steering Wheel \| VRSF 5" HD FMIC \| Full FTP Piping
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