Raw metal undercarriage visible from side of vehicle? Anyone? - XBimmers

conceyted · 01-26-2013, 09:04 AM

Hi all,

I have noticed something when viewing my X1 from the side even at normal eye level. I am able to see what appears to be light silver, almost white pieces of the undercarriage of the car. After noticing this a few times I looked under the car to see if something had become lodged underneath my car, but found that it was actually part of the undercarriage. I took a few photos so everyone knows what I am speaking of. Have you all noticed this? Does this piece look like this under your car? I drove my car in Germany on snow and salt covered roads and live in a very hot climate (southern US), so it could be corrosion, but I wanted to see what this piece looks like on others' cars before mentioning anything to the dealer. If this turns out to be normal I am considering scrubbing the piece down with degreaser and then taping off and coating it in a couple of coats of durable black paint so it does not stick out like a sore thumb.

Fastbuck · 01-26-2013, 12:04 PM

Are you 9 inches tall per chance?

M3tallicar · 01-26-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fastbuck

Are you 9 inches tall per chance?

skylineguv · 01-26-2013, 01:02 PM

Those are chassis braces and yes they're normally bare metal.
The E9x chassis cars have one of them (the one with large plate at the front) and it was bare metal on both mine and the wife's 335i xDrives.

Dandaman184 · 01-26-2013, 08:19 PM

This is my biggest pet peeve about my M-Sport. You can see a good amount of the underside from behind. And once you see it, you can't unsee it.

b-unit · 01-27-2013, 09:57 PM

I agree, especially the bulging muffler from behind it's hideous. Has anyone painted it flat black and if so did you just use high heat spray paint? Also, does anyone know if painting the muffler affects the warranty in any way?

HBWT · 01-28-2013, 10:35 AM

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I agree, especially the bulging muffler from behind it's hideous. Has anyone painted it flat black and if so did you just use high heat spray paint? Also, does anyone know if painting the muffler affects the warranty in any way?

Shouldn't affect warranty, IMO. But the muffler is Stainless and the braces are likely aluminum. No real need to paint unless you can't take your eyes off of them. Personally, they don't bother me at all. They'll probably look a lot worse when/if the paint begins to peel off.

Fastbuck · 02-03-2013, 07:05 PM

my car doesn't look lie that. There is a lot more under body protection paneling and it looks a lot smoother.

01-26-2013, 09:04 AM	#1
conceyted Private Drives: 2013 X1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 73 iTrader: (0)	Raw metal undercarriage visible from side of vehicle? Anyone? Hi all, I have noticed something when viewing my X1 from the side even at normal eye level. I am able to see what appears to be light silver, almost white pieces of the undercarriage of the car. After noticing this a few times I looked under the car to see if something had become lodged underneath my car, but found that it was actually part of the undercarriage. I took a few photos so everyone knows what I am speaking of. Have you all noticed this? Does this piece look like this under your car? I drove my car in Germany on snow and salt covered roads and live in a very hot climate (southern US), so it could be corrosion, but I wanted to see what this piece looks like on others' cars before mentioning anything to the dealer. If this turns out to be normal I am considering scrubbing the piece down with degreaser and then taping off and coating it in a couple of coats of durable black paint so it does not stick out like a sore thumb. Attached Images
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Fastbuck Private First Class Drives: F01 740d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 186 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 E84 X1 1.8d M ... [0.00] 2012 F01 740d M Sport [0.00]	Are you 9 inches tall per chance? __________________ Fastbuck 2012 F01 740d M Sport Alpine White Oyster/ Oyster 2013 E84 X1 1.8d M Sport Alpine White Black/ Black

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Fastbuck Private First Class Drives: F01 740d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 186 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 E84 X1 1.8d M ... [0.00] 2012 F01 740d M Sport [0.00]	my car doesn't look lie that. There is a lot more under body protection paneling and it looks a lot smoother. __________________ Fastbuck 2012 F01 740d M Sport Alpine White Oyster/ Oyster 2013 E84 X1 1.8d M Sport Alpine White Black/ Black

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01-26-2013, 01:02 PM	#4
skylineguv Private First Class Drives: 2013 X1 35i M-Sport, Le Mans Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 143 iTrader: (0)	Those are chassis braces and yes they're normally bare metal. The E9x chassis cars have one of them (the one with large plate at the front) and it was bare metal on both mine and the wife's 335i xDrives.

01-26-2013, 08:19 PM	#5
Dandaman184 Private Drives: 2013 X1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 55 iTrader: (0)	This is my biggest pet peeve about my M-Sport. You can see a good amount of the underside from behind. And once you see it, you can't unsee it.

01-27-2013, 09:57 PM	#6
b-unit New Member Drives: X1 35i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	I agree, especially the bulging muffler from behind it's hideous. Has anyone painted it flat black and if so did you just use high heat spray paint? Also, does anyone know if painting the muffler affects the warranty in any way?