What did you do to your F3X today?

Solidjake · 05-30-2020, 02:12 PM

Replaced front pass door lock actuator. Door wasn't locking/unlocking with the key. Easy job.

Palantir · 05-30-2020, 02:40 PM

Done with the trunk for now.

im_an_alien · 05-30-2020, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Palantir

Done with the trunk for now.

Curious why you didn't go with a donut...well organized trunk tho..

Palantir · 05-30-2020, 03:09 PM

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Curious why you didn't go with a donut...well organized trunk tho..

Thank you. Brand new oem wheel and full size run flat came at a great price. About a third of what a donut would cost. Space is not important because I seldom carry anything more than a laptop bag. Also like the idea of being able to go 75mph for unlimited distance on the highway (Tennessee speed limits are generous

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im_an_alien · 05-30-2020, 03:18 PM

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Thank you. Brand new oem wheel and full size run flat came at a great price. About a third of what a donut would cost. Space is not important because I seldom carry anything more than a laptop bag. Also like the idea of being able to go 75mph for unlimited distance on the highway (Tennessee speed limits are generous

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Makes sense, the donuts are not cheap.. I got lucky and picked up one with accessories for under $300 delivered. I still have run flats so it's sitting in the garage for now. Checked and it clears M sport brakes

Palantir · 05-30-2020, 03:25 PM

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Makes sense, the donuts are not cheap.. I got lucky and picked up one with accessories for under $300 delivered. I still have run flats so it's sitting in the garage for now. Checked and it clears M sport brakes

I switched to go-flats recently and had to add to my roadside prep kit

Edit: Nice tip on the donut brake clearance!

deviantspeed · 05-30-2020, 04:43 PM

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I switched to go-flats recently and had to add to my roadside prep kit

Edit: Nice tip on the donut brake clearance!

Ours didn't come with run-flats from the factory. How do you go to go-flats when you have go-flats from the factory?

Edit: wrong forum, thought of another make. You had run-flats, my bad.

Palantir · 05-30-2020, 05:14 PM

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Ours didn't come with run-flats from the factory. How do you go to go-flats when you have go-flats from the factory?

Edit: wrong forum, thought of another make. You had run-flats, my bad.

Thank you for the divine validation!

orbE46 · 05-30-2020, 06:24 PM

Attempted to install clear front reflectors, gave up. Even with a hairdryer seemed I was getting nowhere. Felt like I was gonna damage the bumper. oh well...

MyE92 · 05-30-2020, 06:25 PM

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Threw on a pair of OEM BSM mirror caps... I like the look. I have enough CF already...

Easy to swap?

im_an_alien · 05-30-2020, 06:47 PM

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Easy to swap?

Very easy. No need to remove mirror and risk cracking them, just pry off... No tabs broken

haagm58 · 05-30-2020, 07:32 PM

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Attempted to install clear front reflectors, gave up. Even with a hairdryer seemed I was getting nowhere. Felt like I was gonna damage the bumper. oh well...

I used a heat gun and had to push very hard on the reflectors into the bumper to remove my stock reflectors. I get what you're saying and you're right, they can be a pain to remove. Once out, make sure to remove as much of the old adhesive as possible so the new reflectors sit flush.

thatBimmerBloke · 05-30-2020, 07:42 PM

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Done with the trunk for now.

That's pretty organized. Mine is a mess

I do have lot of trunk space though. Decided to just go with AAA after getting rid of runflats.

Silverlining_m2 · 05-30-2020, 08:02 PM

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Attempted to install clear front reflectors, gave up. Even with a hairdryer seemed I was getting nowhere. Felt like I was gonna damage the bumper. oh well...

You can do it! I did it in the sun, with a hairdryer, some force, and some patience. I got a corner pushed in a bit and slid my finger between the reflector and bumper, still pushing the bumper edge out, while splitting the glue, and pushing in the reflector in with my other hand at the same time.

Basically get a tiny bit of it pushed in and reach in and wedge your fingers between the reflector and bumper. It's easy after that. Remember to apply outward pressure on the bumper and it shouldn't dent

Astute · 05-30-2020, 08:27 PM

Over the past couple days have installed CF shifter pieces to match the other interior CF and added some vinyl to the outside. AP intake, new spark plugs, and Remus axleback exhaust to be installed next week

Astute · 05-30-2020, 08:34 PM

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Attempted to install clear front reflectors, gave up. Even with a hairdryer seemed I was getting nowhere. Felt like I was gonna damage the bumper. oh well...

I ended up getting a heat gun for this purpose but I've used it for other projects too, so it's good investment. It took a solid few minutes of applying heat with a med-high heat intensity with the gun to get the adhesive to become pliable, but it also took a good bit of force to get the reflector out. As someone said earlier, definitely make sure after you get it off that you go over it again to make sure you've gotten all of the adhesive off and clean it with alcohol before sticking the new one on

disintegrator66 · 05-31-2020, 04:30 AM

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Makes sense, the donuts are not cheap.. I got lucky and picked up one with accessories for under $300 delivered. I still have run flats so it's sitting in the garage for now. Checked and it clears M sport brakes

Nice score....Any more of these deals available? I eventually plan on switching to go-flats as well.

disintegrator66 · 05-31-2020, 04:33 AM

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Attempted to install clear front reflectors, gave up. Even with a hairdryer seemed I was getting nowhere. Felt like I was gonna damage the bumper. oh well...

Did the same thing... I think I actually aborted twice! Good advice given to leave in the sun and just be generous with the hairdryer. They need alot of force to be pryed off. My finger tips were sore after finally getting the fookers off! Good luck!

im_an_alien · 05-31-2020, 07:32 AM

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Nice score....Any more of these deals available? I eventually plan on switching to-flats as well.

Once in a while you need to be on Latvian ebay at 2 am and you'll stumble on a deal...

MSCD · 05-31-2020, 08:40 AM

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Attempted to install clear front reflectors, gave up. Even with a hairdryer seemed I was getting nowhere. Felt like I was gonna damage the bumper. oh well...

I did mine in November, that was a pain. Well worth the effort though. Like others, patience and you'll get there.

AudiEaterF30 · 05-31-2020, 10:46 AM

patiently waiting to pick my baby up from getting buff and wax job! pictures to come!!

exE36M3 · 05-31-2020, 03:55 PM

Can you spot it?

$22 from Ebay for a set of four.

About a good hour to install. Mostly to get everything lined up.
All you need is a drill (for pilot holes) and a 10mm socket.

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