What did you do to your F3X today?

cramsnik · 02-23-2021, 09:51 AM

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Added the M-performance handbrake gaitor -

So jealous! Did you buy it brand new or found a used one? They are hard to find used, but I can't really motivate buying a brand new one. Expensive little upgrade...

Off topic, doesn't it bother you that the handbrake is gloss carbon and the the other interior bits is dry?
Maybe it's just my ocd

I got this as a used part. I agree its expensive.

I know what you mean about the slight difference in carbon, it's actually not that noticeable and for the price I paid I can live with it.

amancuso · 02-23-2021, 09:09 PM

Installed LED bulbs for the turn indicators and brake lamp. Actually brighter in person than on video.

IMG_7639 (1) by Al, on Flickr

Icecph · 02-24-2021, 02:09 AM

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Ohh nice! Was it difficult to install?

Plug n play, very simple, took me 30 minutes to install.

Ohh nice! Mind if I ask where you got it from?

radicalrev · 02-24-2021, 09:43 AM

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Ohh nice! Mind if I ask where you got it from?

Got mine from Aliexpress but I have seen many sellers in the US such as mashmarho. Just make sure to get the version 2 (v2).

im_an_alien · 02-24-2021, 11:39 AM

Wheels arrived, waiting for tires. I went with a 18x8.5 et38 square setup, tires are 255/40. Also picked up a set of msport calipers in 340/345 that I was planning to get powder coated, but these are in such good nick that I'll keep them the way they are for now. Also got some fluid, goodridge brake lines, zimmerman rotors and pagid pads to complete the setup. Tax refund well spent, and I'm doing my part to get this flipping economy going again...😁

whatevs · 02-24-2021, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by im_an_alien

Wheels arrived, waiting for tires. I went with a 18x8.5 et38 square setup, tires are 255/40. Also picked up a set of msport calipers in 340/345 that I was planning to get powder coated, but these are in such good nick that I'll keep them the way they are for now. Also got some fluid, goodridge brake lines, zimmerman rotors and pagid pads to complete the setup. Tax refund well spent, and I'm doing my part to get this flipping economy going again...😁

Would you mind sharing where you got the calipers, and how much?

im_an_alien · 02-24-2021, 12:21 PM

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Would you mind sharing where you got the calipers, and how much?

Flea bay, $800 shipped. The plan was to use just the rear ones along with the front ones currently on the car and get them powder coated a different color, but these are in good shape so I'll install them. I know blue brakes are common and I wanted something different but it saves me the hassle and a few $$

BWbimmer · 02-24-2021, 01:23 PM

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Replaced the valve cover in my 335i F30. Pain in the ass but, doable.

Very nice a and clean engine, how many miles?

whatevs · 02-24-2021, 03:32 PM

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Flea bay, $800 shipped. The plan was to use just the rear ones along with the front ones currently on the car and get them powder coated a different color, but these are in good shape so I'll install them. I know blue brakes are common and I wanted something different but it saves me the hassle and a few $$

Thank You for sharing. They do look awesome!

Icecph · 02-24-2021, 04:53 PM

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Ohh nice! Mind if I ask where you got it from?

Got mine from Aliexpress but I have seen many sellers in the US such as mashmarho. Just make sure to get the version 2 (v2).

Damn I'm seeing huge price discrepancy lol from $300-$1750…😂

SerTan · 02-27-2021, 03:43 AM

haagm58 · 02-27-2021, 05:14 AM

Replaced the front forward control arms. The BMW dealership quoted $775 for the job, my Indy shop quoted me $450 for 3 hours plus an alignment, I found new arms and replaced them in 90 minutes for under $200. It was a pretty easy job considering I did it without a lift.

The passenger arm bushing pushed through the housing, causing a creaking/popping sound when turning right or going over a large bump. According to the dealer, if it pushed through all the way at high speed it could damage other suspension components.

elborczi · 02-27-2021, 08:54 AM

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elborczi · 02-27-2021, 08:56 AM

I've replaced original kidney grills with M look, tinted my windows to 5%(rear only) and removed 320i emblem

DJWestyB · 02-27-2021, 01:04 PM

Managed to hit a seagull, luckily there was no damage 🙏

Salty B. · 02-27-2021, 04:29 PM

Kind of a dumb little thing but put on these smoked stickers over the too-shiny silver signal lenses on the side mirrors. Much less shiny now.

I bought a set of those replacement blingy sequential signals off amazon and after I installed one side noticed that it had NO water seals like there are on the OE blinker so I took it off and returned them. What a stupid omission.

I got them from Mashimarho but they are sold out. You can get them from Goldenwrench who actually make them. For some reason vbulletin won't let me post the link to them. It turns the tld into ********** like below.

https://***********************/coll...roducts/fxxmri

Commerce · 02-28-2021, 04:38 PM

Got a CEL on the 328d 2 days before my warranty runs out, went to the dealership for diagnostics. Getting a new fuel injector on cylinder #3, already had cylinder #4 replaced a month ago and I'm only at 72k km / 45k mi

BWbimmer · 02-28-2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by haagm58

Replaced the front forward control arms. The BMW dealership quoted $775 for the job, my Indy shop quoted me $450 for 3 hours plus an alignment, I found new arms and replaced them in 90 minutes for under $200. It was a pretty easy job considering I did it without a lift.

The passenger arm bushing pushed through the housing, causing a creaking/popping sound when turning right or going over a large bump. According to the dealer, if it pushed through all the way at high speed it could damage other suspension components.

Just as info for next time, Meyle has stronger bushings:

Pauloxxi · 02-28-2021, 06:29 PM

Finally did the country map update from 2016 to 2020, and CarPlay activated.
I didn't installed the antenna, so far I didn't feel necessary.

japanwings · 03-03-2021, 07:43 AM

Placed the maxton side skirt extensions on my 2018 F36

jcarv20 · 03-03-2021, 08:56 AM

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Finally did the country map update from 2016 to 2020, and CarPlay activated.
I didn't installed the antenna, so far I didn't feel necessary.

How hard is this? I'm trying to following the Navi forums but they are a million pages long and I can't figure out where to start.

2017F30 · 03-03-2021, 11:27 AM

New member, long time lurker. Love the forum.

As it happened was in the market in January when I received the heads up about a 2017 330iX just off lease with 29,215KM (18,250 miles) and despite not searching for AWD I couldn’t pass this vehicle up - price was right and it had been babied by previous owner. Thus far 35% tint all around and mounted the winter tires on original rims. Purchased a set of 441M from a local forum member for the warmer months with run flats. Be safe everyone.

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haagm58 Captain 810 Rep 919 Posts Drives: F30 328d Sport Line Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW F30 328d [0.00]	Replaced the front forward control arms. The BMW dealership quoted $775 for the job, my Indy shop quoted me $450 for 3 hours plus an alignment, I found new arms and replaced them in 90 minutes for under $200. It was a pretty easy job considering I did it without a lift. The passenger arm bushing pushed through the housing, causing a creaking/popping sound when turning right or going over a large bump. According to the dealer, if it pushed through all the way at high speed it could damage other suspension components. Attached Images
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