What did you do to your F3X today?

harkes · 02-10-2019, 04:45 AM

Got it running again. Played with ISTA last night and forgot to turn off ignition. Woke up to a battery with 3.8v

Only a faint light from the hazard light button left [IMG]undefined[/IMG]

jcdub · 02-10-2019, 05:09 AM

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I added helpings bumper and thresholds

Where did you get your splitter? Is it plastic or fibreglass? Is it a good fit?

maku · 02-10-2019, 06:54 AM

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Where did you get your splitter? Is it plastic or fibreglass? Is it a good fit?

The splitter is made of good quality ABS plastic. It fits and holds tight, because at 240 km/h it did not fly away

(set of winter tires I have to this speed)
I wanted to mount the splitter from the bottom of the car, can be mounted / removed at will without damaging the varnish.
As the first in Europe I have such a set from Maxton design, in exchange for scanning the car. It will be available soon https://www.maxtondesign.eu/

MSCD · 02-10-2019, 07:18 AM

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Having seat based replacement under warranty. Have this for the day.... drives nicely. MSport. No Sport + though. Smaller wheels than my car which give a softer ride... overall I like it!
Oh and you can play with the rear spoiler

Love that color combo! Wonder why...

The 3 GT is a great car IMO and never really got its due. Don't get me wrong I prefer the wagon and the sedan also handles better BUT in certain circumstances it's an excellent option.

GF is a realtor with adult clients in the back seat all the time and tons of crap to haul around. For someone like her the GT is a perfect choice.

It is a great combo

I really liked the interior colour.
I'm a fan of the 3 GT as well. The 5 looked odd.

I drove the 5 - Devon had one marked down so much it's was basically free. I hated it. Saying I drove it is a misnomer. I skippered the blasphemous land yacht. It was some sort of hell bred half breed bastard child.

IMO 3GT has a use case, the odd number Xs make sense, the even number "coupe" ones and bigger GTs should go away.

If we're opening up all options though I'd kill the 3GT here and give us a 5 wagon.

Yeah I would be in for a 5 series wagon, better size interior over my 3. I haven't seen if they are making an G version of the GT?

I saw an Alpina B7 around the mall yesterday.... beast! Funny because there was some kind of meet for American SUV's (SRT Loredo's and the like) making some noise.

B5 wagon could work (no stripes).

atlguy · 02-10-2019, 08:08 AM

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Any noticeable difference during driving? Brighter? Better light output?

Definitely whiter! Right off the bat, it's very noticeable.

They are definitely brighter. How much? Subjective. A LOT? No. Enough to justify the price? Tough.

Here's what I will say. I have LED lights on my truck, and where previously I was not happy with the brightness or reach of the stock bulbs in my F30, now I'm good.

jcdub · 02-10-2019, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by maku

The splitter is made of good quality ABS plastic. It fits and holds tight, because at 240 km/h it did not fly away

(set of winter tires I have to this speed)
I wanted to mount the splitter from the bottom of the car, can be mounted / removed at will without damaging the varnish.
As the first in Europe I have such a set from Maxton design, in exchange for scanning the car. It will be available soon https://www.maxtondesign.eu/

Great. I'll keep an eye on their site. Hopefully it'll be released soon!

Kailec · 02-10-2019, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by harkes

Got it running again. Played with ISTA last night and forgot to turn off ignition. Woke up to a battery with 3.8v

Only a faint light from the hazard light button left [IMG]undefined[/IMG]

Any guide you'd recommend to follow? I can't seem to get it working.

fuseryder · 02-10-2019, 10:17 AM

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painted calipers lime green for contrast

Did you do this yourself ? Either way how intensive of a mod is this?

yes it's not bad but it's a full day's work, you have six hrs to work with before the paint hardens after mixing. I used g2 caliper paint and YouTube.

jcbaxter1975 · 02-10-2019, 06:37 PM

Installed stainless steel M pedals. Replaced the passenger door handle cover that was already chipped when I bought her. Great match on the Estoril Blue II thanks to IND.

harkes · 02-10-2019, 07:58 PM

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Any guide you'd recommend to follow? I can't seem to get it working.

I tried a bunch off free stuff in the past that I also could not get working. Bought this and it worked without a hitch

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283274486149

Kailec · 02-10-2019, 08:03 PM

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Any guide you'd recommend to follow? I can't seem to get it working.

I tried a bunch off free stuff in the past that I also could not get working. Bought this and it worked without a hitch

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283274486149

Wow 153gb download size? Where do you download from? Is it from someone's website? I ask because some places will limit how much you can download.

The Airman · 02-10-2019, 09:38 PM

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Thanks

I will be doing this to mine very soon. I have a set in the mail.

I wish you luck. I just went through this. As with all this Chinese made crap, there are at least two different set out there. One you can see in the daylight, one you can not. They even have different wiring hookups.

Post back with your review of the signals in the daylight. At least you have a 50% chance of getting the good ones.

The Airman · 02-10-2019, 09:40 PM

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Installed the sequential turn signals on my 335i

What's your opinion of the blinkers in the bright sunlight?

RoarinRow · 02-10-2019, 09:55 PM

Cleaned up the engine bay after it was in the shop for over a month. Here's a before and after. I could have done better was was in a hurry to get ready for the Kings and Suns game.

RoarinRow · 02-10-2019, 10:00 PM

Oh yeah I forgot I installed this bumper protector. Kids were scratching top of bumper each time they take out their rolling backpacks.

harkes · 02-10-2019, 11:09 PM

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Wow 153gb download size? Where do you download from? Is it from someone's website? I ask because some places will limit how much you can download.

NO CABLE OR CD INCLUDED YOU PURCHASING DOWNLOAD LINK, AFTER PAYMENT YOU WILL RECEIVE A TORRENT FILE IN MAX 24 HOURS

Kailec · 02-10-2019, 11:21 PM

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Wow 153gb download size? Where do you download from? Is it from someone's website? I ask because some places will limit how much you can download.

NO CABLE OR CD INCLUDED YOU PURCHASING DOWNLOAD LINK, AFTER PAYMENT YOU WILL RECEIVE A TORRENT FILE IN MAX 24 HOURS

Ahh ok then thanks

McQueen2014 · 02-11-2019, 12:41 AM

Did a little plowing locally, pretty sure the neighbours didn't approve of my car control practice.

Jmhai328i · 02-11-2019, 05:20 AM

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Installed FTP Charge pipe combo kit and FTP intake inlet pipe. Took 4 hours total, I like to take my time and look around when working on things. Everything fit like it should and a Dinan sport turner is on its way in the mail. Should be the extent I go with engine mods except routine maintenance.

How was the fitment?

I have friends who are running FTP and say that they are great quality and had no issues with install.

I was originally going to go with VRSF/ER, but possible fitment issues (VRSF) and cost (ER) were deterrents, especially with such strong value being offered by FTP.

Let me know what you thought.

Thanks!

Fitment was good and apart from the learning process working on a new to me car ( which has nothing to do with the parts or quality which was great) went together as it should.

Jmhai328i · 02-11-2019, 05:23 AM

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Oh yeah I forgot I installed this bumper protector. Kids were scratching top of bumper each time they take out their rolling backpacks.

Did you buy the "328i" black emblem or paint? Have same color car sport line with gloss black trim and think the emblem would look nice the same.

13blk335ix · 02-11-2019, 09:19 AM

Thank you for the pictures of the Dinan front mount intercooler, I have been considering getting one! does anyone have pictures of it installed with a non m sport bumper?

obert · 02-11-2019, 11:46 AM

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I wish you luck. I just went through this. As with all this Chinese made crap, there are at least two different set out there. One you can see in the daylight, one you can not. They even have different wiring hookups.

Post back with your review of the signals in the daylight. At least you have a 50% chance of getting the good ones.

This is what I was told. Let’s hope they look okay in the day time.

Brand is Ultima LED. These plug directly into your factory harness.

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