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      04-11-2018, 07:08 PM   #45
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great job david!!!!
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      04-11-2018, 08:43 PM   #46
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I did not say that you are poor. All I said was modifying a basic X1 is not a good idea because it is a waste of time (its still gonna be an X1. An entry level bmw) and money (should have spent the money buying an M package X1). If you cant handle a simple suggestion then adios!
Who are you to say that? If he wants to make a few changes to his car, that's his prerogative.
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      04-11-2018, 09:18 PM   #47
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I did not say that you are poor. All I said was modifying a basic X1 is not a good idea because it is a waste of time (its still gonna be an X1. An entry level bmw) and money (should have spent the money buying an M package X1). If you cant handle a simple suggestion then adios!
Huh? People mod cars far cheaper and less interesting than the X1. Plus the M-Sport X1 is not very good value considering it doesn't add any power for ~$5k difference. If a buyer doesn't love the stock M-Sport look and wants to personalize their X1, they should definitely start with the base model.
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      05-03-2018, 06:06 AM   #48
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You do you! People hate on my car DAILY (2017 XDrive 2.8i)...telling me I ‘ruined’ it. I paid for it, I’ll do whatever I want with it, and I’m happy with it! It draws a LOT of attention! I actually get more people that love it and ask what it is than the haters. Mods include:
Debadging
Tinted windows & taillights
Blacked out window trim
Vent Visors to keep the rain out and the windows open!
Carbon Fiber wrap on hood, mirrors, rear spoiler, all silver trim.
19” Avant Garde 619 wheels and Firestone Indy 500 tires
Blue RimBlades to keep the nicks and chips down from road debris
Epoxy painted blue calipers
K&N Cold Air Intake
Dinan Sport Tuner
Yellow Driving lights
Vantrue N2 Pro Dash Cam to get the front and interior
Vinyl graphics to promote my business
Custom coding from CodeMyCar

I am actively searching for an exhaust that’s not obnoxious to help it breathe a little, as well as a 2” lowering kit to stiffen up the suspension and allow the wheels and tires to tuck a little. I don’t like taking off hard and the back squatting.

I am 47 yrs old, and enjoy my car. I honestly don’t care what anyone thinks...
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      05-03-2018, 11:40 PM   #49
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Not sure about the hood, but love everything else you did.
Great Job.


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You do you! People hate on my car DAILY (2017 XDrive 2.8i)...telling me I ‘ruined’ it. I paid for it, I’ll do whatever I want with it, and I’m happy with it! It draws a LOT of attention! I actually get more people that love it and ask what it is than the haters. Mods include:
Debadging
Tinted windows & taillights
Blacked out window trim
Vent Visors to keep the rain out and the windows open!
Carbon Fiber wrap on hood, mirrors, rear spoiler, all silver trim.
19” Avant Garde 619 wheels and Firestone Indy 500 tires
Blue RimBlades to keep the nicks and chips down from road debris
Epoxy painted blue calipers
K&N Cold Air Intake
Dinan Sport Tuner
Yellow Driving lights
Vantrue N2 Pro Dash Cam to get the front and interior
Vinyl graphics to promote my business
Custom coding from CodeMyCar

I am actively searching for an exhaust that’s not obnoxious to help it breathe a little, as well as a 2” lowering kit to stiffen up the suspension and allow the wheels and tires to tuck a little. I don’t like taking off hard and the back squatting.

I am 47 yrs old, and enjoy my car. I honestly don’t care what anyone thinks...
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      05-07-2018, 04:49 AM   #50
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Could you please give more info about the Vent Visors? make, price etc
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      05-07-2018, 10:54 AM   #51
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You're probably asking in the wrong forum. Try the "Pimp my Ride" user club.
Wow...things never change!

I didn't like the driver's pull out (flimsy) cup holder in my 2009 328 being right above the I drive controller, so I fabricated a replacement that would put my water bottle down at the side of the center console.
Simple rig, but effective...took a bike water bottle cage and pop riveted it to a strip of heavy gauge plastic that I slid under the console side trim...sturdy, secure and adjustable( just slide back 'n forth to adjust for driver seat position)...and no liquid passing over the $XXX I Drive unit!
Posted a pic on the E90 forum and boy did I get a "ration of $....t" from the Forum Member folks...
It was, and still is, ez and cheap to fabricate, functional and discrete, but all I heard was... "Not something you would ever put in a BMW!"
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      08-20-2019, 12:01 PM   #52
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Hey f48 family!

Just recently picked up an f48 non sport. Just wanted to start on a build thread and any advice/suggestions would be much appreciated :]

*Lights*
- OEM BMW light up door/floor sills

- Bake headlights to paint over the reflectors or just get euro spec?

- Wrap: Silver trim under fog light / lower front lip / rear diffuser / mirror caps / shadow line

- OEM Performance Grilles

- 3M Crystaline 25% tint to match the 24% back and 70% front tints to block the heat

- Rear Mud Flaps

- 3M black and white emblems

- Opened up second valve of stock exhaust

- ECS black exhaust tips 4" but need some mod to have it fit, suggest double layering

p.s. bmw air freshner is pretty incredible, I would recommend those who like to sniff stuff

Thank you!
Do you know the wrap name and or color used to match the diffuser to the dark grey bumper?
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      12-23-2020, 11:30 AM   #53
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Hey f48 family!

Just recently picked up an f48 non sport. Just wanted to start on a build thread and any advice/suggestions would be much appreciated :]

*Lights*
- OEM BMW light up door/floor sills

- Bake headlights to paint over the reflectors or just get euro spec?

- Wrap: Silver trim under fog light / lower front lip / rear diffuser / mirror caps / shadow line

- OEM Performance Grilles

- 3M Crystaline 25% tint to match the 24% back and 70% front tints to block the heat

- Rear Mud Flaps

- 3M black and white emblems

- Opened up second valve of stock exhaust

- ECS black exhaust tips 4" but need some mod to have it fit, suggest double layering

p.s. bmw air freshner is pretty incredible, I would recommend those who like to sniff stuff

Thank you!

Whats ended up being the final look im interested just got my F48
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      12-28-2020, 07:30 PM   #54
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Whats ended up being the final look im interested just got my F48
Same here!

Actually looking into getting the 4" ECS exhaust tips and would love to see more pics!

You still around dhurng?
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      12-29-2020, 08:49 PM   #55
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mainly interior mod
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      07-30-2022, 10:54 PM   #56
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You do you! People hate on my car DAILY (2017 XDrive 2.8i)...telling me I 'ruined' it. I paid for it, I'll do whatever I want with it, and I'm happy with it! It draws a LOT of attention! I actually get more people that love it and ask what it is than the haters. Mods include:
Debadging
Tinted windows & taillights
Blacked out window trim
Vent Visors to keep the rain out and the windows open!
Carbon Fiber wrap on hood, mirrors, rear spoiler, all silver trim.
19" Avant Garde 619 wheels and Firestone Indy 500 tires
Blue RimBlades to keep the nicks and chips down from road debris
Epoxy painted blue calipers
K&N Cold Air Intake
Dinan Sport Tuner
Yellow Driving lights
Vantrue N2 Pro Dash Cam to get the front and interior
Vinyl graphics to promote my business
Custom coding from CodeMyCar

I am actively searching for an exhaust that's not obnoxious to help it breathe a little, as well as a 2" lowering kit to stiffen up the suspension and allow the wheels and tires to tuck a little. I don't like taking off hard and the back squatting.

I am 47 yrs old, and enjoy my car. I honestly don't care what anyone thinks...
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Originally Posted by Way2Fst4U View Post
You do you! People hate on my car DAILY (2017 XDrive 2.8i)...telling me I 'ruined' it. I paid for it, I'll do whatever I want with it, and I'm happy with it! It draws a LOT of attention! I actually get more people that love it and ask what it is than the haters. Mods include:
Debadging
Tinted windows & taillights
Blacked out window trim
Vent Visors to keep the rain out and the windows open!
Carbon Fiber wrap on hood, mirrors, rear spoiler, all silver trim.
19" Avant Garde 619 wheels and Firestone Indy 500 tires
Blue RimBlades to keep the nicks and chips down from road debris
Epoxy painted blue calipers
K&N Cold Air Intake
Dinan Sport Tuner
Yellow Driving lights
Vantrue N2 Pro Dash Cam to get the front and interior
Vinyl graphics to promote my business
Custom coding from CodeMyCar

I am actively searching for an exhaust that's not obnoxious to help it breathe a little, as well as a 2" lowering kit to stiffen up the suspension and allow the wheels and tires to tuck a little. I don't like taking off hard and the back squatting.

I am 47 yrs old, and enjoy my car. I honestly don't care what anyone thinks...

Hey I was looking to vinyl wrap my trim and was wondering what vinyl you went with. Is that's satin or matte black on the front bumper silver trim pieces ?
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      07-31-2022, 07:34 AM   #57
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Nice work buddy! That car really looks cool.
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      08-14-2022, 04:21 PM   #58
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Got the fogs done! Looks pretty good.

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Got the fogs done! Looks pretty good.

Daaaang! I need to do this next!!
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      09-03-2022, 06:47 PM   #60
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I really want to vinyl wrap the light gray rear bumper lower diffuser trim (xLine pre-LCI) and read about problems with wrap not adhering to the textured plastic. In this thread I see two photos showing that folks have pulled it off. Can anyone please share what kind of wrap works, and any tips/tricks? Has it held up over time?
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I really want to vinyl wrap the light gray rear bumper lower diffuser trim (xLine pre-LCI) and read about problems with wrap not adhering to the textured plastic. In this thread I see two photos showing that folks have pulled it off. Can anyone please share what kind of wrap works, and any tips/tricks? Has it held up over time?
I've used VviViD vinyl on Amazon to wrap the grey trim on the front/rear bumpers and side skirts with good success. Installed since mid-2020 and no peeling or fading at all.

I would say the key is surface prep and careful application with heat. Wash the surface well and clean out all edges well then wipe with isopropyl alcohol. Use a hair dryer or heat gun to soften the wrap for curves and corners. A sharp exacto knife type blade works well for cutting. Tape of the adjacent surfaces to the wrapped piece as it'll make readjusting and wrapping the edges/corners much easier. Be patient and get some extra wrap if this is your first time doing it as a buffer for redos.
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