What did you do to your F3X today?

Batang.Gapo · 12-01-2020, 05:04 PM

Oil Change at 27960 Km ( 2 years of ownership).

Skyhigh · 12-01-2020, 05:31 PM

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Well, in my country (and many others) it comes only in M Sport as a standard upholstery (no extra cost). This means both the BMW charges extra for leather in M Sport, and you cannot get the fabric/alcantara interior for other lines (at any cost).

However, it can vary from country to country. For instance, even the G30 M550iX comes with fabric/alcantara as a standard in Central/East Europe, but the standard for the UK seems to be leather. Recently BMW (and other brands) quickly moves to syntetic leather in Europe, thus some models/lines come with Sensatec as standard.

Same here, the alcantara seats is standard with the M sport package, if you want leather you gotta pay extra. Me personally would never choose leather over the alcantara seats

Times change and various brands sometimes do contradictory marketing. Alcantara used to be the second cheapest option for Audi, just after simple textile and before Alcantara+Leather combo. All leather options were more expensive, some only available for the S/RS Models.
In reality, you had to really like seeing your ass imprint on the seat every day to choose alcanatara. But some did, to avoid the textile without spending too much on leather.

I would always go for textile instead of Alcantara as I simply hate that plush look. Or leather, whereas I admit that Dakota is a no-go. You have to pay for proper leather.

At the end of the day, it is all a matter of taste and therefore there is a choice. Whatever makes people happy.... now they even have vegan interiors....

HH1815 · 12-01-2020, 07:07 PM

oil filter housing gasket, tensioner w. belt, and oil change. fun day

Milkman670 · 12-01-2020, 07:53 PM

Got my catless DP mounted today. 18 F31, b46, bm3 stage 1, stock midpipe with secondary cat and resonator plus a M235i dual muffler. Still have to button a couple things up and flash to stage 2. First start up sounds promising. what you think?

Shred Sled · 12-01-2020, 11:00 PM

Had rodent damaged repaired. Critter(s) got to the wiring for the anti-theft system behind the rear wheel well cover.
$550 in damage, but I've heard others have had much worse. Not sure why the critters are attracted to wiring...flossing?

Waltabeast · 12-02-2020, 12:39 AM

New BC Forged wheels and carbon front lip.

Sigge · 12-02-2020, 11:47 AM

Christmas came early

BEM-S4 · 12-02-2020, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Shred Sled

Had rodent damaged repaired. Critter(s) got to the wiring for the anti-theft system behind the rear wheel well cover.
$550 in damage, but I've heard others have had much worse. Not sure why the critters are attracted to wiring...flossing?

The insulation is some soy based biodegradable crap that's literally food for rodents. Someone (Honda maybe) makes an chili pepper laced electrical insulation tape that you can wrap your wires with to prevent future issues.

Also leave a box of Bounce sheets in your trunk, can't hurt.

haagm58 · 12-02-2020, 01:26 PM

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The insulation is some soy based biodegradable crap that's literally food for rodents. Someone (Honda maybe) makes an chili pepper laced electrical insulation tape that you can wrap your wires with to prevent future issues.

Also leave a box of Bounce sheets in your trunk, can't hurt.

Good call! https://www.alldiscountparts.com/oem...EaAqytEALw_wcB

BEM-S4 · 12-02-2020, 02:10 PM

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Good call! https://www.alldiscountparts.com/oem...EaAqytEALw_wcB

That's exactly the stuff. Use that everywhere you can, and if parking for a long time spray peppermint oil around the wheels on the floor of the garage.

Shred Sled · 12-02-2020, 05:38 PM

Thanks for the the bounce and peppermint spray. Will need to look around my engine bay...hopefully not find any costlier beginning of damage.
That Honda tape is interesting.

tuned2flyer · 12-02-2020, 06:00 PM

550 clutch installed.

ChuckP49 · 12-02-2020, 08:55 PM

Replaced the stock charge pipe with an upgraded one. New catless DP, larger intercooler, and a stage2 MHD flash.
Feels much better now, much more responsive to drive.

Andycam · 12-03-2020, 11:39 AM

What did I do with my F3X today?

I sold it

I will miss it. Best-looking and best-driving car I've ever had.

Rolynyari620 · 12-03-2020, 10:02 PM

Took a pic today

BWbimmer · 12-04-2020, 01:56 AM

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Took a pic today

Such a nice car but I could not live with these distracting orange reflectors in the from bumper.

im_an_alien · 12-04-2020, 02:46 AM

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550 clutch installed.

I'm gonna need more...did you pay $550 for a clutch or did you install a 550i clutch....that being said I don't think the 5 series has had a manual in years...

Sigge · 12-04-2020, 02:57 AM

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Such a nice car but I could not live with these distracting orange reflectors in the from bumper.

I will never understand why you Americans insist on manufacturing cars with theese on. So glad its not a requirement here.

Skyhigh · 12-04-2020, 03:33 AM

That's so that they are seen when they do right turns at a red light

davidr3 · 12-04-2020, 03:41 AM

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I will never understand why you Americans insist on manufacturing cars with theese on. So glad its not a requirement here.

Don't worry, we don't like them either lol, I personally paint matched mine. There's a few who will come in here talking about how it's against the law, but if you need an orange reflector to spot my car that has LED headlights on them, then I think we have a bigger problem.

BWbimmer · 12-04-2020, 03:44 AM

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Don't worry, we don't like them either lol, I personally paint matched mine. There's a few who will come in here talking about how it's against the law, but if you need an orange reflector to spot my car that has LED headlights on them, then I think we have a bigger problem.

You could replace the reflector with wheel glow

Sigge · 12-04-2020, 03:57 AM

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Don't worry, we don't like them either lol, I personally paint matched mine. There's a few who will come in here talking about how it's against the law, but if you need an orange reflector to spot my car that has LED headlights on them, then I think we have a bigger problem.

Thats exactly my thought. The headlight is literally 1 inch above it. Cant see how that reflector makes any difference at all.

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