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by GORILLAMONSOON
Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:23 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Bye bye F25 X3, hello G01 X3
Replies: 7
Views: 3737

Re: Bye bye F25 X3, hello G01 X3

Did you get adaptive damper option?
by GORILLAMONSOON
Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:15 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: 30D super low fuel efficiency, why bruv?
Replies: 17
Views: 6859

Re: 30D super low fuel efficiency, why bruv?

I love roasting people at the lights in sport mode... MPG low to mid 30's. Just got 58.9MPG on the 2.2 civic round the M25 I feel dirty for saying that
by GORILLAMONSOON
Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:08 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Cooper Croydon.... Not good So far
Replies: 0
Views: 950

Cooper Croydon.... Not good So far

Was booked in for a Vehicle inspection 2 weeks ago with it also having going to the body shop for iso fix safety recall. Anyway got voice mail from Roddy stating they were 6 courtesy cars short and not come and to call bk to rearrange another date. 6 calls and 3 promised call backs still nothing ...
by GORILLAMONSOON
Thu Mar 29, 2018 9:05 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: The handbook says there is no DIPSTICK
Replies: 4
Views: 2533

Re: The handbook says there is no DIPSTICK

[quote="Stevo"]
Can you tell me where it is as I cant find mine. Looked bloody everywhere :))
[/quote]

Easiest way is pull off the engine cover, it's located at bk of engine slightly to left
by GORILLAMONSOON
Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Diesel or Petrol X3 G01?
Replies: 3
Views: 2312

Re: Diesel or Petrol X3 G01?

I'm gonna start saving for M40i  :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
by GORILLAMONSOON
Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: The handbook says there is no DIPSTICK
Replies: 4
Views: 2533

The handbook says there is no DIPSTICK

Wanted to manually check the oil level yesterday, couldn't obviously see the dipstick and the handbook says there no way to manually check the oil level... anyway found the disptick and checked the oil level.....all good.. how annoying though >:( >:( >:(
by GORILLAMONSOON
Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:44 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: retro fitting
Replies: 2
Views: 1406

Re: retro fitting

[quote="graemeX5"] Hi I'm assuming the prices are from BMW which sounds about right for retro fitting on the newer cars, very similar to the prices on the E70. I think it's because everything seems to include a module and requires coding. You could try a call to Jason at BWchiptune (I can't remember ...
by GORILLAMONSOON
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:56 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: wheel colour
Replies: 3
Views: 1238

Re: wheel colour

gun metal grey...believe me black alloys make you look like a drug dealer type person.
by GORILLAMONSOON
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:53 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: wheels
Replies: 11
Views: 4439

Re: wheels

;) ;) was planning to ditch the the run-flats when I swap 19's for 20's, although i'm sure 20's on non run-flats will feel pretty much the same as 19's on run-flats :( ..... might look at aftermarket Spring & shock setup
by GORILLAMONSOON
Wed Mar 21, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: wheels
Replies: 11
Views: 4439

Re: wheels

[quote="mrkiplin1986"]
:) thanks
what are my old wheel worth? got brand new pair of pirelli on rear and 4-5mm on front pirelli some slight curbing to wheels
[/quote]

which wheels did you go for
by GORILLAMONSOON
Wed Mar 21, 2018 11:51 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Adaptive dampers \ Changing OEM Shocks and Springs
Replies: 0
Views: 943

Adaptive dampers \ Changing OEM Shocks and Springs

Has anyone got an X3 with these fitted...would like to know much the ride is improved, and I guess a secondary question is has anybody changed their spring and shock set up, or even "bagged it up"
by GORILLAMONSOON
Wed Mar 21, 2018 11:46 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: retro fitting
Replies: 2
Views: 1406

retro fitting

Morning all after nearly a year of ownership, I think it's time to do some retrofitting.... the prices are from CARTRONICS from Sept 2017. Has anybody undertaken these retrofits before on the forum any advice would greatly appreciated. 1. Enable Bluetooth audio (Music) £650 2. OEM Retrofit Reverse ...
by GORILLAMONSOON
Fri Jun 02, 2017 8:52 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Sold - Set of 21" BMW 310 Performance Alloys with Tyres - £1100
Replies: 17
Views: 5910

Re: For Sale - Set of 21" BMW 310 Performance Alloys with Tyres - £1100

thanks for heads up - I think on London roads 21" might actuality kill my back ....lol.. i do love  310's though might look for a set of 20"'s
by GORILLAMONSOON
Thu Jun 01, 2017 3:29 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Just Bought a 63 plate X3 30d M Sport
Replies: 11
Views: 3142

Re: Just Bought a 63 plate X3 30d M Sport

Hi Imy i'm not entirely sure, got this bmvin, perhaps you can shed some light on this? Vehicle options S1CA Selection of COP relevant vehicles S1CC Auto start/stop function S1CD Brake Energy Regeneration S216 HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC S225 Standard suspension S230 Extra package, EU-specific S249 ...
by GORILLAMONSOON
Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:15 am
Forum: Meets/Events
Topic: XDrivers Meet Summer 2017
Replies: 5
Views: 12739

Re: XDrivers Meet Summer 2017

i'd be up for it