What did you do to your F3X today?

Jvac · 03-12-2024, 01:20 PM

Spark plugs, valve cover and gaskets, and windshield cowl. What a job! Here's to hoping I won't have to do that again for a good long time.

RuskiE39 · 03-13-2024, 08:06 PM

Started to daily it and I am thoroughly enjoying it.

B58 _gran_coupe_ · 03-14-2024, 09:07 PM

Finished my monoball control arm install. The passenger side was a real pain in the ass with that loom and cooler.

I'd say I feel the benefit. Turn in is not sharper but it's more precise, less vague and the feel through the wheel has improved a fair amount too.

This is the VAC monoball upper control arms.

I have a strut brace to go on tomorrow. We will see if that makes any difference in the handling

paulnur · 03-14-2024, 11:08 PM

Assembled my front and rear new m sport bumpers,

Looks like it didn’t come with headlight washer caps and rear tow eye cover so I ordered those today,

In the meantime I need to decide to paint or wrap the whole car,

What do you think?

eff32fl · 03-14-2024, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by paulnur

Assembled my front and rear new m sport bumpers,

Looks like it didn’t come with headlight washer caps and rear tow eye cover so I ordered those today,

In the meantime I need to decide to paint or wrap the whole car,

What do you think?

I'd say paint the bumpers to match the rest of the car. You can always wrap it later if you want to change colors.

440i6MT · 03-14-2024, 11:58 PM

Does anyone here have a set of CF side skirts on their f32?
Is the mod worth it in your opinion?

eff32fl · 03-15-2024, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 440i6MT

Does anyone here have a set of CF side skirts on their f32?
Is the mod worth it in your opinion?

I have a set that was on my 430i but I haven't put them on my 440i yet. If you have aftermarket wheels and suspension and a carbon lip and diffuser I'd say it's worth it otherwise it doesn't look right.

keithyo88 · 03-15-2024, 12:37 AM

[QUOTE=paulnur;30987257]Assembled my front and rear new m sport bumpers,

Looks like it didn’t come with headlight washer caps and rear tow eye cover so I ordered those today,

In the meantime I need to decide to paint or wrap the whole car,

What do you think?

Those look good. I am not original owner of 340i but did paint correction with Dr. Colorchip and got front and pieces under doors wrapped, glad I did. Paint is not a BMW strong point and chipped paint drives some of us Crazy.
You might consider protective mesh on inside of lower part of front bumper, as well as rock chip screen for radiator if you don’t already have.

440i6MT · 03-15-2024, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by eff32fl

I have a set that was on my 430i but I haven't put them on my 440i yet. If you have aftermarket wheels and suspension and a carbon lip and diffuser I'd say it's worth it otherwise it doesn't look right.

Appreciate it.
All of what you said is what has kept me from proceeding. If I were dedicated to continued ownership, these would have been my next modifications.
We shall see

chrismuk · 03-15-2024, 07:51 AM

I gave it a while but finally decided to code the start stop out of my GC on start up.
Also 5 flashes for lane changing from 3.

im_an_alien · 03-15-2024, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chrismuk

I gave it a while but finally decided to code the start stop out of my GC on start up.
Also 5 flashes for lane changing from 3.

You must have an old i-step, newer versions around 2020 made it impossible to code the 5 flash thing...

Skyhigh · 03-15-2024, 09:00 AM

Was just about to write the same

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Or ask about the magic trick that would enable this, considered impossible on newer iSteps.

chrismuk · 03-15-2024, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by im_an_alien

You must have an old i-step, newer versions around 2020 made it impossible to code the 5 flash thing...

What is an I step?

Is it the software from bmw? Before i owned it it went to a main dealer for service every year. I only purchased it last year in October and its a 2016.

eff32fl · 03-15-2024, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chrismuk

What is an I step?

Is it the software from bmw? Before i owned it it went to a main dealer for service every year. I only purchased it last year in October and its a 2016.

Yeah the Istep is the car software version. BMW only updates the software when a hardware change requires it or if they're trying to fix an issue (and usually don't know what the cause is).

Wazman999 · 03-15-2024, 12:22 PM

Today the F31 didn't get any love - but I did drive it to get some new cleaning supplies

The wife's Kuga is gleaming so tomorrow is my turn 🤣

B58 _gran_coupe_ · 03-15-2024, 10:41 PM

Installed the strut brace. Not sure if a jdm trinket or if I will feel a difference.

Did not use new top hat bolts.. gingerly torqued to 30nm and nothing went wrong.

Really locks into place as you torque things down. Im sure it's functional but not sure if worth it on the street.

drhome · 03-16-2024, 12:51 PM

I've replaced the driver air vent duct with smashed metalclips 😂 so that the whole trim is not flying around every time I open the door

jmanB45 · 03-16-2024, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by B58 _gran_coupe_

Installed the strut brace. Not sure if a jdm trinket or if I will feel a difference.

Did not use new top hat bolts.. gingerly torqued to 30nm and nothing went wrong.

Really locks into place as you torque things down. Im sure it's functional but not sure if worth it on the street.

I had the same unit on mine last year. Felt no difference at all (normal street driving). Took it off and sold it.

BWbimmer · 03-16-2024, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by krith

Thank you ^_^
During a DIY rod bearing replacement (the oil pan was the real issue) and many, many more DIY projects this February and now March, I hand-cleaned every bit of the chassis.

No wife no children?

This is looking better than new

BWbimmer · 03-16-2024, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jvac

Spark plugs, valve cover and gaskets, and windshield cowl. What a job! Here's to hoping I won't have to do that again for a good long time.

How many miles? Your engine looks really clean inside

440i6MT · 03-16-2024, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B58 _gran_coupe_

Installed the strut brace. Not sure if a jdm trinket or if I will feel a difference.

Did not use new top hat bolts.. gingerly torqued to 30nm and nothing went wrong.

Really locks into place as you torque things down. Im sure it's functional but not sure if worth it on the street.

I did a couple test runs with mine on and off. Same brand as you have.
I noticed a difference at high velocity.
Mine has been on for the last 2+ years.

BWbimmer · 03-16-2024, 01:48 PM

Agree, and pot holes

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B58 _gran_coupe_ Lieutenant 639 Rep 558 Posts Drives: F36 440i Odin Tuned DAW turbo Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: South West Florida iTrader: (0)	Finished my monoball control arm install. The passenger side was a real pain in the ass with that loom and cooler. I'd say I feel the benefit. Turn in is not sharper but it's more precise, less vague and the feel through the wheel has improved a fair amount too. This is the VAC monoball upper control arms. I have a strut brace to go on tomorrow. We will see if that makes any difference in the handling Attached Images
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paulnur Private 26 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2018 440i & 2018 S560 Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Boynton Beach iTrader: (0)	Assembled my front and rear new m sport bumpers, Looks like it didn’t come with headlight washer caps and rear tow eye cover so I ordered those today, In the meantime I need to decide to paint or wrap the whole car, What do you think?
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440i6MT Brother 708 Rep 594 Posts Drives: 2017 440i, soon E60 M5 Manual Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Does anyone here have a set of CF side skirts on their f32? Is the mod worth it in your opinion?
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03-15-2024, 12:37 AM	#14528
keithyo88 Second Lieutenant 113 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 340i msport rwd Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: san jose, ca iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=paulnur;30987257]Assembled my front and rear new m sport bumpers, Looks like it didn’t come with headlight washer caps and rear tow eye cover so I ordered those today, In the meantime I need to decide to paint or wrap the whole car, What do you think? Those look good. I am not original owner of 340i but did paint correction with Dr. Colorchip and got front and pieces under doors wrapped, glad I did. Paint is not a BMW strong point and chipped paint drives some of us Crazy. You might consider protective mesh on inside of lower part of front bumper, as well as rock chip screen for radiator if you don’t already have.
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B58 _gran_coupe_ Lieutenant 639 Rep 558 Posts Drives: F36 440i Odin Tuned DAW turbo Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: South West Florida iTrader: (0)	Installed the strut brace. Not sure if a jdm trinket or if I will feel a difference. Did not use new top hat bolts.. gingerly torqued to 30nm and nothing went wrong. Really locks into place as you torque things down. Im sure it's functional but not sure if worth it on the street. Attached Images
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03-16-2024, 01:48 PM	#14542
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