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What mods/upgrades have you done to your X3?

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What mods/upgrades have you done to your X3?

Post by jagr » Sat Oct 11, 2014 11:05 pm

Hi All,

I was curious what changes X3 owners make to their cars if any?

I have in the last 13 months:

Upgrades:

Kidney grill to a titanium


Addons:

Detachable towbar
Mudflaps all round
Genuine mats
Genuine boot mat
Genuine boot plastic tray
Alloy pedals

Service:

Led interior bulbs
Remove swirl flaps
Fuel filter
Vortex oil separator
Oil change
Pollen filter
Air filter
Battery
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2011 BMW X3 30d M Sport

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Re: What mods/upgrades have you done to your X3?

Post by Gaff » Wed Nov 19, 2014 2:58 pm

Hi.

Engine:
Swirl Flaps
EGR Cleaned
Full 1 Service
Engine Thremostats x 2 changed
Chipped by BWChiptune :)

MSport Mats
Internal LEDs all around
Rear Number Plate LEDs
PRO CanBus HID Kit
Pioneer MVH X560BT stereo

Would like to refurb wheels, lower couple inches, get a skid bar like i did for my X5 (Check Gallery).
Current:
E83 X3
E90 MSport
'56 LeMans Exclusive Edition X5
Honda Civic 1.6
Previous:
Toyota Previa 2.0 D4D
Vauxhall Astra 1.6
E36 BMW 1.8 4 door
1.5 Honda Civic

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Re: What mods/upgrades have you done to your X3?

Post by jagr » Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:50 pm

[quote="Gaff"]
Hi.

Engine:
Swirl Flaps
EGR Cleaned
Full 1 Service
Engine Thremostats x 2 changed
Chipped by BWChiptune :)

MSport Mats
Internal LEDs all around
Rear Number Plate LEDs
PRO CanBus HID Kit
Pioneer MVH X560BT stereo

Would like to refurb wheels, lower couple inches, get a skid bar like i did for my X5 (Check Gallery).
[/quote]

Sounds good, still waiting for some pics of yours...when you do I wouldn't mind a pic showing the stereo as that is something I would like to change.

Did you get your EGR mapped out? I didn't with mine because of DPF but have been advised it would be better with it gone.

I had my transfer case oil changed today by Darren Wood BMW specialists and can't fault them.
Very professional and friendly to deal with.
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Re: What mods/upgrades have you done to your X3?

Post by Gaff » Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:43 pm

Hey,

So only took a couple pics of the Stereo for you, don't have the time to do a few of the car yet. You'll notice that the stereo is quite inset, that's because I chose the Pioneer MVH X560BT. It's mechless, so no CD player. As such the chassis is shorter and BMW housing is a bit deeper from where the fascia sits. Because the Stereo has to "click" into place in the frame, and the frame is short, I couldn't pull it forward more. I think if you go for a standard stereo, with a little modding of the frame and dashboard slot, it'll fit nicely.
EGR remained because of the DPF. If/When I have the money, I'll remove the DPF. Hoping to give an update next month. Image
Current:
E83 X3
E90 MSport
'56 LeMans Exclusive Edition X5
Honda Civic 1.6
Previous:
Toyota Previa 2.0 D4D
Vauxhall Astra 1.6
E36 BMW 1.8 4 door
1.5 Honda Civic

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