F48 X1 Accessories

Andy203 · 02-25-2016, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluezed

Andy - I attach some pictures. It's been about 3 weeks and 500 mile since I cleaned it last (Today is the day!) Although it's a bit grubby, it doesn't really show any spray patterns from the wheels. That could be either the mud flaps or that the car has been A-Glazed. The rain we had Monday also probably washed some off. Not very conclusive I'm afraid.

Steve Many thanks for the pictures,

does not look any better or worse than my set up with the cheeper alternative mudflaps. You obviously don't get the county roads with mud all over down there! Will give it a little more thought before I decide whether or not to put the BMW freebies up for sale.

Andy203 · 02-25-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluezed

ttimbo....they are an absolute nightmare!
It takes me longer to clean the 4 wheels than it does to clean the rest of the car. I even had the 'MetalMate' Alloy Wheel protection put on but that doesn't seem to make any difference.
I wish now I would have stayed with the standard 569's but I don't particularly like the way they look either. I am going to look out for something else, maybe with winter tyres and then just use the 566's in the summer.

Just to say the standard X-Line wheels are also a nightmare to clean.

Vogit · 02-25-2016, 10:38 AM

Have to say I didn't find the 569s too bad - all the black bits allow for being lazy. However the 560s I've got on now are a doddle to clean. I've had wheels in the past that meant getting down on your hands & knees with a toothbrush to clean. (Bring back hubcaps!).

Les Paul · 02-25-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Vogit

Have to say I didn't find the 569s too bad - all the black bits allow for being lazy. However the 560s I've got on now are a doddle to clean. I've had wheels in the past that meant getting down on your hands & knees with a toothbrush to clean. (Bring back hubcaps!).

Been there Vogit ...BBS alloys on a golf gti ...nightmare!

Also have not found the 569 too bad and can even get well into the wheel to clean + any misses don't show if it's on the dark bit....mind you they'll show up curbing eeek!

The Beast · 02-25-2016, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Les Paul

Been there Vogit ...BBS alloys on a golf gti ...nightmare!

Also have not found the 569 too bad and can even get well into the wheel to clean + any misses don't show if it's on the dark bit....mind you they'll show up curbing eeek!

+1 on the GTi BBS

Shubha29 · 02-25-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by raymitch1326

Find attached details of mud flaps and fitting instructions. Bought the flaps from my dealer [£114] and rather than pay the £150 for fitting will attempt myself. Does not look too difficult!?

Did anyone get these in US yet ?

bmtespar · 02-25-2016, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Shubha29

Did anyone get these in US yet ?

Still not available in the U.S. I checked on Tuesday when I went by the dealership. They said they don't even have a notice yet that they are on the way. The dealership sent me a 20% off accessories coupon and I can't even use it.

Bluezed · 02-25-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mynewx1

Think it is through the glovebox but not sure which fuse would need to tap into. Haven't seen those fuse kits before, might be good to get something like that. On my current car I just wired in a female 12V socket and plugged the dashcam 12V plug into that socket. Bulky but works.

Has anyone tried one of these 'piggy back' fuse connectors yet? The scrap of paper tucked into the fuse box that BMW 'kindly' supply

doesn't exactly make it clear what fuse does what. I am at a loss to know which one would be best to tap into for my dash cam so that it's live on the ignition switch only and not permanently on.

ttimbo · 02-25-2016, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ttimbo

Thanks!

...and what are those wheels like to clean? My order includes them, mainly because I thought they were the best of an uninspiring collection.

ttimbo....they are an absolute nightmare!
It takes me longer to clean the 4 wheels than it does to clean the rest of the car. I even had the 'MetalMate' Alloy Wheel protection put on but that doesn't seem to make any difference.
I wish now I would have stayed with the standard 569's but I don't particularly like the way they look either. I am going to look out for something else, maybe with winter tyres and then just use the 566's in the summer.

Gaaaaaah! I thought so...I'd better start looking for some matte black, six spoke wheels!

PF1 · 02-25-2016, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluezed

Has anyone tried one of these 'piggy back' fuse connectors yet? The scrap of paper tucked into the fuse box that BMW 'kindly' supply

doesn't exactly make it clear what fuse does what.

Not yet, still waiting for my car to arrive but I'm hoping to install my dashcam as soon as I get it. Have bought one of those "add a circuit" fuse taps on eBay. There's plenty of fuse box diagrams for F30 but I'm also struggling to find info for the X1 and 2 Series AT which should be similar. Failing to install it to the fuse box, my plan would be to run an extension cable through the car to use the 12V outlet in the boot.

stefan · 06-05-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PF1

Not yet, still waiting for my car to arrive but I'm hoping to install my dashcam as soon as I get it. Have bought one of those "add a circuit" fuse taps on eBay. There's plenty of fuse box diagrams for F30 but I'm also struggling to find info for the X1 and 2 Series AT which should be similar. Failing to install it to the fuse box, my plan would be to run an extension cable through the car to use the 12V outlet in the boot.

What did you arrive at? An add-a-circuit is the safest way to add 12V elsewhere in the car for dashcams, etc.

On my cars I always use an add-a-circuit and daisy chain this thing:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Car-Charge-DC...kAAOSwlV9WRqf2

and usually also a radar hardwire
http://www.safe-n-sound1.com/Escort%...ct%20Cord.html

To an accessory fuse. Just don't know which one that is on these cars.

Here's my DIY for an E92 M3..
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=580236

If you're doing both dashcam and radar you can just spice both the USB connector and hardwire cord hot leads into the add a circuit hot output.

CliveL · 06-16-2016, 08:00 AM

On the subject of accessories, I've just ordered a set of just the two rear all-weather rubber mats (p/n 51472365858) for my yet-to-be-built xDrive20i xLine. It's a UK model, so right-hand drive, and I wondered if anyone can confirm whether the rear mats are "handed" at all?? Looking back with a different parts site (RealOEM), I see that if I select a RHD car, that part number for the set of two rear mats doesn't show up; it only lists the full set of four. However if I select a LHD vehicle then it shows a much wider selection of front and rear mats, in different colour trims (red, silver etc.)

If anyone has the all-weather mats are you able to confirm if they are symmetrical, i.e. a mirror image of each other back-to-back, and so would fit in either a RHD or LHD car? I appreciate that there may be a logo on the side indicating an obvious installation side, but I am wondering if it's just a quirk of the parts site or whether there really is a difference in LHD and RHD rear mat shapes and sizes.

Many thanks in advance!

simon. · 06-16-2016, 08:59 AM

I'd guess that the rears will be the same, Shirley? If no one else answers then I'm at Elms BMW Bedford first thing tmrw so will have a look in a X1 for you to double check.

CliveL · 06-16-2016, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by simon.

I'd guess that the rears will be the same, Shirley? If no one else answers then I'm at Elms BMW Bedford first thing tmrw so will have a look in a X1 for you to double check.

Thanks Simon, that would be really helpful if you are going in

I'm hoping the mats will turn up towards the end of next week, so I might do the same depending on your findings tomorrow. Cheers!

Vogit · 06-16-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CliveL

If anyone has the all-weather mats are you able to confirm if they are symmetrical, i.e. a mirror image of each other back-to-back, and so would fit in either a RHD or LHD car? I appreciate that there may be a logo on the side indicating an obvious installation side, but I am wondering if it's just a quirk of the parts site or whether there really is a difference in LHD and RHD rear mat shapes and sizes.
!

Just checked mine, and they are mirror images of each other. They are marked as RHD, however, although I can't think what the difference would be.

BTW If I were you I'd tell Simon. to stop calling you Shirley

Jesus Chrysler · 06-17-2016, 01:20 PM

anyone have any luck finding m stripe grill decals for the black m performance grills?

simon. · 06-17-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus Chrysler

anyone have any luck finding m stripe grill decals for the black m performance grills?

Hopefully not

. Chavtastic IMHO

ttimbo · 06-17-2016, 06:31 PM

...or, as they so often say in other forums on this site, should only be done to genuine ///M cars

ggrwatt · 06-17-2016, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus Chrysler

anyone have any luck finding m stripe grill decals for the black m performance grills?

Here : (From France but can be sent)
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Performance-M.../222150132012?

Jesus Chrysler · 06-18-2016, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ggrwatt

Here : (From France but can be sent)
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Performance-M.../222150132012?

thanks for the link... sadly these look like the ones that I have tried and they do not fit the m performance grill. the m performance grill doesn't have a flat edge on the front only a slanted piece that is wider at the top than the bottom.

did75 · 07-04-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PF1

Hey guys I thought I would start a thread specifically regarding official and aftermarket F48 X1 accessories.

Has anyone seen the aluminium boot edge protector anywhere? I've seen it in photos for the press and in the launch vehicles, but haven't found it in any accessories list.

http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/imag...-gallery_8.jpg

Hi

My x1 is a 2015 build and unfortunately I don't have the aluminum sill cover in the boot. I saw that on a recent build and wonder if anyone tried to retrofit it. If so, how easy is it to replace the plastic one ? Part number ? Price?

On my side I just got side sun shades for the kids, but didn't install them yet.

alnchiang · 07-04-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by did75

Hi

My x1 is a 2015 build and unfortunately I don't have the aluminum sill cover in the boot. I saw that on a recent build and wonder if anyone tried to retrofit it. If so, how easy is it to replace the plastic one ? Part number ? Price?

On my side I just got side sun shades for the kids, but didn't install them yet.

I want to get one too.
Mine is the same without alloy sill cover in the boot.

02-25-2016, 10:38 AM	#69
Vogit Second Lieutenant 93 Rep 251 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive 20D xLine Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tyne & Wear iTrader: (0)	Have to say I didn't find the 569s too bad - all the black bits allow for being lazy. However the 560s I've got on now are a doddle to clean. I've had wheels in the past that meant getting down on your hands & knees with a toothbrush to clean. (Bring back hubcaps!).
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CliveL First Lieutenant 163 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2016 X1 F48 xDrive20i xLine Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bournemouth, UK iTrader: (0)	On the subject of accessories, I've just ordered a set of just the two rear all-weather rubber mats (p/n 51472365858) for my yet-to-be-built xDrive20i xLine. It's a UK model, so right-hand drive, and I wondered if anyone can confirm whether the rear mats are "handed" at all?? Looking back with a different parts site (RealOEM), I see that if I select a RHD car, that part number for the set of two rear mats doesn't show up; it only lists the full set of four. However if I select a LHD vehicle then it shows a much wider selection of front and rear mats, in different colour trims (red, silver etc.) If anyone has the all-weather mats are you able to confirm if they are symmetrical, i.e. a mirror image of each other back-to-back, and so would fit in either a RHD or LHD car? I appreciate that there may be a logo on the side indicating an obvious installation side, but I am wondering if it's just a quirk of the parts site or whether there really is a difference in LHD and RHD rear mat shapes and sizes. Many thanks in advance! Last edited by CliveL; 06-16-2016 at 08:08 AM..
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simon. Colonel 922 Rep 2,559 Posts Drives: F48 25D mSport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (0)	I'd guess that the rears will be the same, Shirley? If no one else answers then I'm at Elms BMW Bedford first thing tmrw so will have a look in a X1 for you to double check.
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Jesus Chrysler Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2016 F48 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	anyone have any luck finding m stripe grill decals for the black m performance grills?
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06-17-2016, 06:31 PM	#84
ttimbo Major 282 Rep 1,491 Posts Drives: F48 X1 25i AW; F20 M135i AW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	...or, as they so often say in other forums on this site, should only be done to genuine ///M cars __________________ BMW F22 M240i; F48 X1 25i, BMW F20 M135i Peugeot T9 308 GTi 270 Renaultsport Megane 3 Trophy-R, Renault Clio Sport 182.
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