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      11-30-2017, 06:46 PM   #1
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Hi All,
After 4 decades and a dozen VW and Audi cars and projects, I'm sticking with German, but shifting to the BMW camp! Took quite a while to find our '13 X1 (Ultimate, Mineral Grey, Oyster Leather, 28K miles) But its was worth the search

It's a new world for me, I'll use the search, but there will be lots of dumb questions I'm sure...

Chris

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      12-01-2017, 09:46 AM   #2
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You know, unlike so many other forum groups I really don't notice a lot of "use the search tool" comments in this particular subforum.

So while I do not discourage you from searching first, feel free to fire away!
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      12-01-2017, 10:29 AM   #3
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Hi All,
After 4 decades and a dozen VW and Audi cars and projects, I'm sticking with German, but shifting to the BMW camp! Took quite a while to find our '13 X1 (Ultimate, Mineral Grey, Beige Leather, 28K miles) But its was worth the search

It's a new world for me, I'll use the search, but there will be lots of dumb questions I'm sure...

Chris
Welcome! 28i or 35i? Xdrive or S?
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      12-01-2017, 07:25 PM   #4
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Welcome! 28i or 35i? Xdrive or S?
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Also, VTBimmer what are you interested in doing/improving it?
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Welcome! 28i or 35i? Xdrive or S?
Oh yeah, I guess that would be relevant.

Xdrive for the snow!

28i for the MPG.

Loaded for the Mrs.
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      12-02-2017, 06:10 AM   #6
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Oh yeah, I guess that would be relevant.

Xdrive for the snow!

28i for the MPG.

Loaded for the Mrs.
I have the same, 2013 xdrive 28i, bought March of 2015. Since then I’ve run about 65,000 miles. I’ve really enjoyed the X1.
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Best car I have ever owned, my 2013 28i X1. Zero problems, 113k miles. Powerful, nimble, tight as a drum.
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Best car I have ever owned, my 2013 28i X1. Zero problems, 113k miles. Powerful, nimble, tight as a drum.
I'm in NJ too, but down south. How does the X1 do in the snow?
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      12-08-2017, 09:03 PM   #9
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I'm in NJ too, but down south. How does the X1 do in the snow?
Not sure yet, its still a nice shade of brown up here. Brand new all seasons though, so we'll see soon.
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Also, VTBimmer what are you interested in doing/improving it?
GTony, were starting with a few basics, more protection than mods I guess. The Mrs. feels its perfect the way it is, but I can never seem to leave things be

The basics
Tint - 50% front, 35% rear and trunk

Bumper guard - Proving to be more difficult to obtain than I thought !!

Mud Mats - Just received a set of 3DMaxpiders, look slick, well see how they hold up against the weathertechs i've used in the past.

Roof Rack - Sticking with Thule, since I have all the goods already.


Soon to come:

Laminx on the front clip and headlamps, the gravel roads up here sandblast everything!!

Brakes - Not sure if it needs an 'upgrade' just better rotors and pads I think.

Lighting upgrade and Angel eye install

Really don't thing it needs any more HP as my 15 YO will be driving it soon. Dangerous enough as-is i think.


Any other ideas?
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      12-09-2017, 09:26 AM   #11
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Is the tint % due to state/local laws? I wouldn't do anything less than 35%, as a higher % really doesn't do much. 35 all around keeps good visibility while reducing heat/UV rays, 30 front/15 back is much better (and still legal many places) but night visibility is slightly hampered when backing up.

Sounds very tasteful though!

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GTony, were starting with a few basics, more protection than mods I guess. The Mrs. feels its perfect the way it is, but I can never seem to leave things be

The basics
Tint - 50% front, 35% rear and trunk

Bumper guard - Proving to be more difficult to obtain than I thought !!

Mud Mats - Just received a set of 3DMaxpiders, look slick, well see how they hold up against the weathertechs i've used in the past.

Roof Rack - Sticking with Thule, since I have all the goods already.


Soon to come:

Laminx on the front clip and headlamps, the gravel roads up here sandblast everything!!

Brakes - Not sure if it needs an 'upgrade' just better rotors and pads I think.

Lighting upgrade and Angel eye install

Really don't thing it needs any more HP as my 15 YO will be driving it soon. Dangerous enough as-is i think.


Any other ideas?
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      12-09-2017, 01:06 PM   #12
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I'm in NJ too, but down south. How does the X1 do in the snow?
Excellent!
Seriously!

Had some real tough winters with mine and run with All weather and every time was excellent.
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      12-14-2017, 09:19 PM   #13
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Mostly for a little UV protection and a little shade in the summer, heats not a killer like down south. Plus, we don't want to hamper too much visibility with a new driver!
I remember having 5% all around as a teenage driver, looked sweet, but I couldn't see a damn thing at night, besides being a cop magnet.
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Oh the Snow....

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I'm in NJ too, but down south. How does the X1 do in the snow?

Just got a 12" dump of snow, X1 on all seasons handled it better than my Silverado w/ AT's. It plowed a path right down the driveway. Should have taken a photo :thump: It will be a tank next year with some Hakkepelitas.
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