[M4Lou]

...while I wait for my new arrival (X3Mc) - I swore I wasn't going to buy anything yet...but, black friday sales have me thinking..ARE there any must buys ahead of time?? (I have a production number for about 10days so far - no VIN as yet)

1) All right, spoiler alert..I did get a deal on new BMC high flow filters. I HAVE ordered these today.

2) Cargo mat/weathertech - that's pretty small.

3) BMS wheel spacers - 12mm. Did this to my M4. Go ahead and buy?? Does this car need this for stance?

4) ER has a good sale/deal on the ER/midpipe for low 800's. Love the ER on my M4. What is the "M performance" exhaust that's included? Pull trigger or wait?

5) Definitely will wait on new springs (a must on M3/4's). Not sure I need.

???

[Sayzar]

Originally Posted by M4Lou

...while I wait for my new arrival (X3Mc) - I swore I wasn't going to buy anything yet...but, black friday sales have me thinking..ARE there any must buys ahead of time?? (I have a production number for about 10days so far - no VIN as yet)

1) All right, spoiler alert..I did get a deal on new BMC high flow filters. I HAVE ordered these today.

2) Cargo mat/weathertech - that's pretty small.

3) BMS wheel spacers - 12mm. Did this to my M4. Go ahead and buy?? Does this car need this for stance?

4) ER has a good sale/deal on the ER/midpipe for low 800's. Love the ER on my M4. What is the "M performance" exhaust that's included? Pull trigger or wait?

5) Definitely will wait on new springs (a must on M3/4's). Not sure I need.

???

Highflow fliters is the way to go if you don"t want to drop $$$$ on an full intake.

Stock height 12mm is perfect
lowered 15mm is nice. can"t go wrong with either.

Midpipe you should go with the single pipe from Acive Autowerk or wait when they release their a equal lenght pipe, but I'm sure it will pricey. My buddy has the ER MP and IMO it tends to be raspy. .

[pnwb]

1) Drop ins are great

2) Check out the 3d maxpider from amazon for floor mats. These are my favorite mats i've had them on my last two vehicles. The logos are a bit annoying but the mats are great.

4) I have the resonated single mid from AA and I absolutely love it. No rasp and a deeper tone. It's a bit more expensive but the sound is worth it. There are also a few knockoff options around for single mids you can find.

[BDub73]

Originally Posted by M4Lou

...I have a production number for about 10days so far - no VIN as yet)

???

I think we ordered around the same time. I moved to 111 status today.

[Jnat]

1) good luck with all your choices...
2) not a spacer fan but usually less is more
3) 3d maxpider heard good things
4) i have ER mid, works great for me, sounds great with stock muffler (baffles rattle though)

[EricP3]

Originally Posted by Sayzar

Highflow fliters is the way to go if you don"t want to drop $$$$ on an full intake.

Stock height 12mm is perfect
lowered 15mm is nice. can"t go wrong with either.

Midpipe you should go with the single pipe from Acive Autowerk or wait when they release their a equal lenght pipe, but I'm sure it will pricey. My buddy has the ER MP and IMO it tends to be raspy. .

Totally agree with this. I went with the AA single over the ER based on sound clips and very happy that I did. It is significantly more expensive however.

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by BDub73

I think we ordered around the same time. I moved to 111 status today.

How do you tell if you are in 111 status? I think I paid my down on Oct 24th - got a production number on Oct 26th. Status bar says "scheduled for production". Is that 111?

Thanks for all help in this thread.

[M4Lou]

Well.... I got my VIN today. Production begins!!

[cutnsew]

- Get the AA equal length midpipe! I have the AA single midpipe and absolutely love it. Minimal rasp, sounds great. The equal length sounds heavenly IMO

- Spend the extra $$$ and just get the BMS intake. I went with the high flow filters initially, and removed the charcoal inserts, but I wanted a better sound. The BMS intake delivered.

- PPF. Get some paint protective film on the front as soon as you can. It's well worth it.

[stoked335d]

[QUOTE=pnwb;30631832]

2) Check out the 3d maxpider from amazon for floor mats. These are my favorite mats i've had them on my last two vehicles. The logos are a bit annoying but the mats are great.


I second this. These mats are pretty good. Have them in my X3MC for 17 months now. Picked up a set for my recently purchased CPO G20.

Pics from G20 version. They’ve added a strong velcro piece that connects to round attachment that goes screws into the carpet to hold them in place better vs the original version.

[BDub73]

Floor mats.

I have purchased these for several vehicles: https://www.tuxmat.com/

I have always been intrigued by these: https://www.cocomats.com/

[Must_Go_FASTER]

Originally Posted by BDub73

Floor mats.

I have purchased these for several vehicles: https://www.tuxmat.com/

I have always been intrigued by these: https://www.cocomats.com/

I second the Tuxmats. They look fancy and provide excellent carpet coverage.

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by cutnsew

- Get the AA equal length midpipe! I have the AA single midpipe and absolutely love it. Minimal rasp, sounds great. The equal length sounds heavenly IMO

- Spend the extra $$$ and just get the BMS intake. I went with the high flow filters initially, and removed the charcoal inserts, but I wanted a better sound. The BMS intake delivered.

- PPF. Get some paint protective film on the front as soon as you can. It's well worth it.

Must admit - I considering the satin/matte PPF. Car is a BSM and I think matte ppf over that would pop.

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by M4Lou

ARE there any must buys ahead of time??

1. IND painted reflectors
2. KW V3
3. HRE wheels
4. Akrapovic Exhaust
5. M-Performance CF Parts
6. KLM stage 2 engine build
7. KLM single turbo kit
8. BM3 custom E85 tune for said single turbo kit
9. ???
10. blow up engine
11. go back to step 6 and repeat.



or be boring and get floor mats like everyone else.

[Radman_F97]

Originally Posted by M4Lou

Must admit - I considering the satin/matte PPF. Car is a BSM and I think matte ppf over that would pop.

I also have BSM and would love to see it with a satin/matte PPF. Share if you decide to do it!

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by danniexi

1. IND painted reflectors
2. KW V3
3. HRE wheels
4. Akrapovic Exhaust
5. M-Performance CF Parts
6. KLM stage 2 engine build
7. KLM single turbo kit
8. BM3 custom E85 tune for said single turbo kit
9. ???
10. blow up engine
11. go back to step 6 and repeat.



or be boring and get floor mats like everyone else.

No floor mats on the list

Was really gonna stop at BMC filters and wheel spacers......*

BFriday sale at Xtreme - was too good. Went ahead and got the ER midpipe. Have same deal on my M4. Very happy and damn fine price.

[joebie3]

Originally Posted by Radman_F97

I also have BSM and would love to see it with a satin/matte PPF. Share if you decide to do it!

I believe someone has done it, and it looks fantastic.

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by M4Lou

Must admit - I considering the satin/matte PPF. Car is a BSM and I think matte ppf over that would pop.

Originally Posted by Radman_F97

I also have BSM and would love to see it with a satin/matte PPF. Share if you decide to do it!

Originally Posted by joebie3

I believe someone has done it, and it looks fantastic.

AlexFL used XPEL Stealth over his BSM X3MC – amazing look for sure (others have as well IIRC but can’t recall those specific posts).
https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1773906

[Radman_F97]

Originally Posted by Max Well

AlexFL used XPEL Stealth over his BSM X3MC – amazing look for sure (others have as well IIRC but can’t recall those specific posts).
https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1773906

It looks Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[M4Lou]

Originally Posted by Radman_F97

It looks Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

That looks really good. I wonder what the coinage/$$ is for that??? My guess is that my cheap-ass won't pay what that costs.....

[Radman_F97]

Originally Posted by M4Lou

That looks really good. I wonder what the coinage/$$ is for that??? My guess is that my cheap-ass won't pay what that costs.....

Lol, same here. I was quoted $7K yesterday. I'm considering PPF clear on the front for $2k