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      10-13-2021, 10:10 PM   #2839
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BMW Bold Looks awesome! Give us more details on wheel (assume 742m)/tire/suspension set-up??
Thanks! Correct on stock 742m's and factory Conti's, air suspension lowering links, 12mm spacers up front and 15mm in the rear all thanks to RG Sport. Car is in the load setting.
Do the links affect the ride with air? With it being lower in comfort mode does it still eat bumps to is there a more stiff ride ?
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      10-14-2021, 07:04 AM   #2840
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Do the links affect the ride with air? With it being lower in comfort mode does it still eat bumps to is there a more stiff ride ?
another owner with lowering links stated the ride is a bit stiffer but not in a negative way.

BMW Bold how much did you lower? same all around?
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      10-14-2021, 08:03 AM   #2841
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      10-15-2021, 02:13 PM   #2842
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      10-15-2021, 03:51 PM   #2843
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      10-15-2021, 08:22 PM   #2844
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Full polish, clay bar, jaxwax ceramic coat and some new black badges to replace the cerium ones
Nice! What's the % of the front windows?
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Full polish, clay bar, jaxwax ceramic coat and some new black badges to replace the cerium ones
Nice! What's the % of the front windows?
Sorry missed this question, it's only 35%. I had 20% on a prior X3 M40i and it looked better but it was too dark for me at night.
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      10-16-2021, 07:45 AM   #2845
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another owner with lowering links stated the ride is a bit stiffer but not in a negative way.

BMW Bold how much did you lower? same all around?
Yes i kept the same rake and drop all around. Rides great 90% of the time. There are a few bumps around town when I’m in the sport setting that feels like it hits the bump stops or something but pretty happy with it over all. Especially for the price…
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      10-16-2021, 08:11 PM   #2846
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Sorry missed this question, it's only 35%. I had 20% on a prior X3 M40i and it looked better but it was too dark for me at night.
Thank you!
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      10-17-2021, 12:08 AM   #2847
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Decided to take a day trip out to the mountains and see how it did
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      10-18-2021, 10:37 AM   #2848
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That's some nice effect on the lights.

I really need to take the car out for more photoshoots. I've been very lazy (busy) with other things.
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Wow bforbrian. how did you make it look like that shinny? Amazing!
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      10-20-2021, 07:20 AM   #2850
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Wow bforbrian. how did you make it look like that shinny? Amazing!
This was right after a wash! I think the PPF is making it look more shiny too.
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      10-21-2021, 04:59 PM   #2851
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      10-21-2021, 06:15 PM   #2852
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      10-24-2021, 11:11 AM   #2853
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The all black look got boring, switched to a new grille(bottom)...What do you guys think?
foodiewithacorgi Nice
Which grille is it? Where did you ordered it?
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      10-24-2021, 04:53 PM   #2854
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G05 40i M Sport Package + Shadow Line

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      10-27-2021, 12:57 PM   #2855
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2022 M50i Tanzanite Blue with Xpel Stealth

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      10-28-2021, 04:16 PM   #2856
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Here is my contribution. Just got this back from being FFP/CC and tinted with Xpel everything.

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      10-30-2021, 09:01 PM   #2857
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Picked up new-to-me 2021 45e in Mineral White. Not sure if PPV or xPEL will enhance the exterior. Suggestions welcome
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      10-30-2021, 09:23 PM   #2858
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Picked up new-to-me 2021 45e in Mineral White. Not sure if PPV or xPEL will enhance the exterior. Suggestions welcome
Congrats on the new ride, the Xpel will add protection but won't enhance the paint as nothing comes close to a perfect clear coat.
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      10-30-2021, 09:34 PM   #2859
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congrats. BTW, XPEL is a brand of ppf which stands for paint protection film. with XPEL stealth ppf, I transformed OEM Arctic Grey to a 'frozen' which totally enhanced the exterior IMHO https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/bp...w&id=31201

there are polar thoughts on the utility of ppf and ceramic coating. i've seen brand new vehicles go into my detailer shop coming out shinier after he's done with them. https://simpledetailsva.com/

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      10-31-2021, 11:14 AM   #2860
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Picked up new-to-me 2021 45e in Mineral White. Not sure if PPV or xPEL will enhance the exterior. Suggestions welcome
Congrats on your new purchase. Personally I'd think it will depend on how much money to burn (film being the biggest hit to the wallet in one go), how you drive the car (highway or not, do you tailgate much, how do you intend to maintain the exterior) and how long you intend to keep the car. You'd also get different answers from different people as to film wraps vs ceramic coat vs the old polish and wax.

I went with a Gtechniq CSU black on my mineral white metallic. Without a gloss meter, I can only say that I *think* it's noticeably shinier especially after the wash, but more importantly keep clean for longer between washes. I've been topping with C2V3 once every 6 months.

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