What did you do to your F3X today?

vmaniqui · 01-15-2021, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by f32spaceship

Got my ass wet in the snow and rain and added a rear diffuser from Ikon.

Did it affect your remote trunk convenience feature? Did The trunk opens when you kick the bottom part of your bumper? I heard some people lost their kick trunk open when they installed the diffuser. That’s the reason I am having second thought doing the diffuser upgrade. Let us know.

Thanks
Vic

Audemars · 01-16-2021, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by f32spaceship

Got my ass wet in the snow and rain and added a rear diffuser from Ikon.

Fantastic pics, I like that landscape....

trebec · 01-16-2021, 06:18 AM

Added a VRSF 6.5" stepped intercooler along with VRSF Catless downpipe. Changed tune to stage 2+ MHD and did the xHP stage 3 trans tune. The whole car feels so much different, it's impressive what a few bolt ons and a computer change can do. The most impressive thing so far is the xHP trans tune. Shifting is so much crisper and shift points are better. I can drive sport on the highway and get 8th gear while cruising, the standard BMW tune will keep you in 7th. Overall I'm happy with the progress.

Silverlining_m2 · 01-16-2021, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by vmaniqui

Quote:

Originally Posted by f32spaceship

Got my ass wet in the snow and rain and added a rear diffuser from Ikon.

Did it affect your remote trunk convenience feature? Did The trunk opens when you kick the bottom part of your bumper? I heard some people lost their kick trunk open when they installed the diffuser. That’s the reason I am having second thought doing the diffuser upgrade. Let us know.

Thanks
Vic

Still works!

archerz · 01-16-2021, 07:45 AM

Added some nice M performance rear lights ! Very easy swap.

Excuse the dirt, need to give it a good wash

MSCD · 01-16-2021, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by archerz

Added some nice M performance rear lights ! Very easy swap.

Excuse the dirt, need to give it a good wash

They work well with mineral gray.

archerz · 01-16-2021, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MSCD

They work well with mineral gray.

thankfully lol ! I wasn't quite sure as I couldn't find may F31s with the same lights. Defo glad i did it makes the lights less obvious than when they were full red. Im tempted to tint them slightly but lets see for now

jnj2455 · 01-16-2021, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by archerz

Added some nice M performance rear lights ! Very easy swap.

Excuse the dirt, need to give it a good wash

Do they offer these on the coupe? Also are these amber turn signals or still red?

I half want them and half feel like its 2003 again with the Altezza lol

jnj2455 · 01-16-2021, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by f32spaceship

Got my ass wet in the snow and rain and added a rear diffuser from Ikon.

Love it, I did the same on mine a while ago.

How did the ikon fit? I got mine el cheapo off Amazon and it took some extended efforts at the end to get it to fit properly. I'd say mine is 94% there in terms of fitment.

archerz · 01-16-2021, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jnj2455

Do they offer these on the coupe? Also are these amber turn signals or still red?

I half want them and half feel like its 2003 again with the Altezza lol

I'm in the UK so turn signals are amber. I think there are some for the different models but not sure sorry!

Silverlining_m2 · 01-16-2021, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jnj2455

Quote:

Originally Posted by f32spaceship

Got my ass wet in the snow and rain and added a rear diffuser from Ikon.

Love it, I did the same on mine a while ago.

How did the ikon fit? I got mine el cheapo off Amazon and it took some extended efforts at the end to get it to fit properly. I'd say mine is 94% there in terms of fitment.

Honestly everything i have ever bought from Ikon has been good quality and fitment. It was a tight fit, but with 2 people would be very easy. Basically when I clipped one side and moved along the other side popped out. So I clipped one side in and screwed one bolt lightly in to hold it. Then I went along and clipped it in easily, Screwed the last bolt... Screwed the first and last bolts first basically. Then I put the rest in.

Tight fit that requires just a little maneuvering but all parts are attached.

Rating 9/10. I'm only not giving it a 10 based on my belief that an oem m performance diffuser would clip in even easier... but I don't know that for sure.

Eschmacher · 01-16-2021, 03:02 PM

After chasing a vibration for a few months, I finally resolved it by replacing the passenger side axle (RWD). If you get vibrations under acceleration - this might be the cause.

vmaniqui · 01-16-2021, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by f32spaceship

Still works!

thanks a lot. that gives me one reason to go ahead and upgrade the diffuser.

mgeller · 01-16-2021, 11:19 PM

Installed a PSM style spoiler. Not sure how I feel about it just yet... but couldn't miss the lighting opportunity haha.

jnj2455 · 01-18-2021, 03:29 PM

Finally got the chance to install my Thule roof rack that I got for Xmas. I'm honestly a bit ambivalent about the looks though. I can't discern for myself if I think it ruins the coupe lines or not.

These are the Evo wing bars which are their more aerodynamic models. There's a light whistle around 70mph but nothing crazy, certainly better than my previous car's chunky OEM rack. I don't think I will need to get a fairing but we'll see.

cramsnik · 01-23-2021, 11:33 AM

The Silver trim in my car was slightly pitted in places from the previous owner,I'd like the genuine M Performance interior but can't justify £550! I have gradually been wrapping a few of the interior parts, steering wheel insert, door handles, centre console, shifter and shifter surround.

Used 3M DI-NOC, probably about £50 worth purchased and have a little left over. Need to do around the driver and passenger air vents but unsure what to do with the silver dash. Was contemplating buying some Alcantara.

bgalakazam · 01-23-2021, 11:46 AM

Got an oil change, this time paid to get it done as I was short on time. Also emptied the oil catch can. It was more than halfway full from only 8,000 miles (1 year). Glad I got it shortly after buying the car.

Commerce · 01-23-2021, 01:16 PM

Ventured out to the mountains

archerz · 01-23-2021, 04:10 PM

Long awaited bath in the winter months. needed to get rid of the vast amount of salt and crap.

Really loving the M Performance rear lights

jnj2455 · 01-23-2021, 05:38 PM

Went to get my road bike evaluated/tuned.. it depreciated more than I expected so likely gonna keep for now.

Of course, had to snap a photo

trebec · 01-24-2021, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jnj2455

Went to get my road bike evaluated/tuned.. it depreciated more than I expected so likely gonna keep for now.

Of course, had to snap a photo

Oh yeah, they don't hold value well at all, carbon or not, looks good though

paimon.soror · 01-24-2021, 04:15 PM

Getting ready to "do" something. About to hit 48k so I might use the winter time to get my 50k "maintenance" done. Thoughts?

Trans
Diffs
Brake fluid

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trebec Enlisted Member 14 Rep 33 Posts Drives: F30 335xi Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Added a VRSF 6.5" stepped intercooler along with VRSF Catless downpipe. Changed tune to stage 2+ MHD and did the xHP stage 3 trans tune. The whole car feels so much different, it's impressive what a few bolt ons and a computer change can do. The most impressive thing so far is the xHP trans tune. Shifting is so much crisper and shift points are better. I can drive sport on the highway and get 8th gear while cruising, the standard BMW tune will keep you in 7th. Overall I'm happy with the progress. __________________ 2013 335xi F30 - Mineral White Metallic
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