OK Its a German by way of Graz Austria - A little pollen coated but its new as of a week ago & the pollen is heavy in NC this year. Replaced a 2018 BMW 440MPPSK/THP.

2020 Z4 M40i

Quick short run @ 300 miles 3.8 to 60mph on Dragy. Will do some more runs after 1200 miles & deside if I will tune it.

Plate came late today after I took the picture. Just a plain one, my only vanity plate is on the COBRA.

Light show - Just need a disco ball

 

so 90% German owned vehicles and 10% Acura owners?

BEAUTIFUL and congratulations!

Do you plan on doing the cerium delete?

 

A lot of us are "used to be Acura owners"
Thank You.

Have seen a few pictures of the delete but would like to see it in person. Most likely go with a tune first.

 

Small update.

Custom plates came in last week. Also install ///M rear door sill plates. No idea why they didn't come with them from the factory..

 

What a jerk BMWer you are...blocking the sidewalk like that.

 

Becoming a true BMW owner, one day at a time.

 

I fixed it for you

 

 

How would you compare the straight line acceleration between the 440 MPPK vs stock Z4M40i?

 

Z4 40i is noticeably quicker. The 440 MPPSK 355bhp would need a tune to equal it, has more power, a bit less weight, a bit more rear tire. (255/275)

 

A small update.

Got the 699M wheels mounted on and the 3D Design carbon fiber rear diffuser installed. Will take SLR photos tomorrow.

 

 

A little photoshoot today with both vehicles. Enjoy the SLR photos!

 

Your TL still is looking fantastic

 

Thank you very much! I try keeping it in great condition.

 

A small update. scooped up a 5 series full digital climate control from another member for dirt cheap. A nice upgrade from the stock unit. I also put the vehicle on the rollers to see what it puts down to all 4 wheels. Like just the TL, (doesn't matter to me) mustang dynos generally read lower than other dynos and I was on the 20's not the 19's which are heavier. So the X3 with a very mild tune put down 355 HP and 418 TQ. It's about right for that these do stock vs tuned. So the tuned numbers are added to the stock advertised numbers. With a high flow downpipe, intake and another reflash tune, i'd be right about 400 HP.

Original climate control unit

NEW unit

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The digital HVAC controls definitely look better. Not having buttons would drive me nuts though

 

oh damn, didn't even notice that the next panel has touch controls.

I like that the display is very informative and quite aesthetic, but I really don't like touch controls. At least BMW is staying true to their typical design and not burying HVAC controls inside menus, and only accessible via touchscreen.

 

I had never noticed that when i was driving X3 or 5 series... what is the slot above the shortcut 2 to shortcut 7?

CD????

 

Thank you! I was the same way at 1st when the unit is off. As long as it's on, it looks like actual buttons. It was a nice touch overall

Thank you! Bmw kept it really clean and simple with the X3, which is great.

The G30 5 series has this climate control unit, but it must be the fully digital one as shown. The slot is the CD player. I've never put a CD in either X3 to be honest with you. I'm always listening to XM.

 

Beautiful Sunday for a photoshoot! Installed Maxton X4 side skirt diffusers today. They complete the exterior look.

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Autotecknic carbon fiber grill and fender vents installed! These are absolutely incredible! Will be taking SLR photos tomorrow.

 

SLR photoshoot showcasing the Autotecknic Carbon Fiber grill and fender vents!

 

Gorgeous, sir.

 

Thank you as always Yumcha!

 

A quick photoshoot. Love this phytonic blue!
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Video is up on youtube now.

 

So, were you able to pile in everything that was being marked down from that store closure into your new SUV?

 

Almost everything. I wasn't allowed to buy any of MM's "You're pissing me off" clothing line

 

Picked up the M40i from Detailers Domain who did a proper paint correction an Nanolex si3d HD ceramic coating. While my wife had her SLR with her, we stopped for coffee and did a photo shoot with both of our X3's. Big thank you again to Kevin and Phil at detailers domain for the fantastic work!

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Small update. I'm officially the 1st customer to own the RW Carbon, Carbon fiber side skirts. They look fantastic and can't wait to get them installed. I also ordered carbon fiber front "Boomerang" trims, but on a short waiting list. I'm just about done with the outside now. Still debating on blacked out rear emblems.

 

Installed the carbon fiber side skirts and boomerangs. What a nice touch!

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Thank you csmeance

 

Joined the Vossen club a few days ago. Turned a lot of heads and got a ton of love at the BMW dealership when I picked up my other X3 from service. The specs are as followed

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I'm running the the 265/40/21 & 295/35/21 Michelin pilot sport tires. Next week my Autowerke catted downpipe comes in. Overall coming together nicely. Excuse the mix photos of Cell phone and SLR

 

Looks great.
One of our sales guys has Vossens on his Q5, but in black on a black Q5.
Yours looks better, nice contrast with the gray on blue.

 

Thank you very much! I'm not a fan of black wheels. This is the darkest i'll go. I like some contrast. Silver or bronze would have been my choice if I ordered these wheels new.

 

Looking good. New wheels really finished it off well.

 

100% for sure! I'm thrilled I made the move to buy these. I feel more complete now, less stock looking.

 

Wow, gorgeous new shoes...