[Ruebarb]

Originally Posted by J-RO

I found myself on a roll so I replaced the xdrive and M240i badges to gloss black. I know there are different opinions on this (complete debadge, xdrive debadge). For me, I need symmetry so the xdrive badge remained.

Did you find a metal XDrive badge? I've only found plastic so far.

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by Ruebarb

Did you find a metal XDrive badge? I've only found plastic so far.

perfectlyfrank posted a picture of his. He got it from IND. It is not listed on their website. I called them and was advised that they get the OEM Xdrive badge from BMW and then they paint it in high gloss black. It is not inexpensive. Cost was $119. I prefer OEM products so I went with it. I am not sorry I did.
His post can be found here: https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1978411&page=2

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by JoseSportM

Just need to receive the screws I ordered from bmw and that’s it

Job done

You sir have some balls to tackle that. Well done.

[bmwdaddym240]

Originally Posted by Brett_C_F30_G42

Of course! Looks great!!

What’s the links for holder and start button

[J-RO]

Installed black badges on the side fenders. I know its not for everyone but it works for me. I want to thank Coconut for the idea and instructions. I used a flexible sewing tape which I held in place with blue painters tape and a black crayon to mark the appropriate spot.

SORRY. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THESE PICTURES ARE SIDEWAYS BUT YOU GET THE IDEA.

If anyone knows how the pictures can be corrected let me know.

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Installed black badges on the side fenders. I know its not for everyone but it works for me. I want to thank Coconut for the idea and instructions. I used a flexible sewing tape which I held in place with blue painters tape and a black crayon to mark the appropriate spot.

SORRY. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THESE PICTURES ARE SIDEWAYS BUT YOU GET THE IDEA.

If anyone knows how the pictures can be corrected let me know.

"Photos taken on smartphones, tablets and some cameras can look great on your device but appear upside down or sideways when uploaded to a post or page because the device stores the image's orientation in the EXIF metadata and not all software is able to read the metadata."

https://pinetools.com/rotate-image

[TJZ67201]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Installed black badges on the side fenders. I know its not for everyone but it works for me. I want to thank Coconut for the idea and instructions. I used a flexible sewing tape which I held in place with blue painters tape and a black crayon to mark the appropriate spot.

SORRY. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THESE PICTURES ARE SIDEWAYS BUT YOU GET THE IDEA.

If anyone knows how the pictures can be corrected let me know.

Nice! I did that to mine as well. It really fills in the empty space. US is the only market that does not come from the factory with this badge

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by VegasG42

"Photos taken on smartphones, tablets and some cameras can look great on your device but appear upside down or sideways when uploaded to a post or page because the device stores the image's orientation in the EXIF metadata and not all software is able to read the metadata."

https://pinetools.com/rotate-image

Thanks. Never had that happen before. Always used the same phone.

[BlueLEDz]

Install the Black Chrome exhaust tips. Kinda like the look with out any tips but I already bought the black ones 😁

The first picture should be the before photo. Black chrome and regular chrome tips look almost the same in pictures

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by BlueLEDz

Install the Black Chrome exhaust tips. Kinda like the look with out any tips but I already bought the black ones 😁

The first picture should be the before photo. Black chrome and regular chrome tips look almost the same in pictures

Nice. I did that on a 4 series coupe I had. Is that an OEM BMW part? If so, what is the part number? Thanks.

[BlueLEDz]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Nice. I did that on a 4 series coupe I had. Is that an OEM BMW part? If so, what is the part number? Thanks.

Yup they are OEM.
BMW: 18-30-8-485-758

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by BlueLEDz

Yup they are OEM.
BMW: 18-30-8-485-758

Thank you.

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by kudos

- Took off Xdrive badge and changed M240i to gloss black
- Added a center console addition.

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It wasn't that bad getting all the glue off the car but I can see the spoiler is going to suck since it's like 100x the amount I'll have to pull off.

Did you use a pry tool on the center console addition? Any difficulties?

[TheGeekGuy]

Just spent the last 4 days on the road between California and Arizona. Visited the Grand Canyon, Meteor Crater and Sedona. Average MPG (in Sport Individual) was 34.2.

[J-RO]

Added a red start/stop button. I purchased it from IND. A little expensive but I have purchased from them before and they make quality products. I found some patch and seal tape that I had previously used to seal a leak in a roof gutter. I cut off a small piece, removed the backing and rolled it up into a ball. I applied it to the button and on the third pull it came right off.

[bmwdaddym240]

💪🏽😎
Very easy
Helped that the sun was hitting the emblems

[J-RO]

Added a little strap to the bottom portion of the trunk which covers the battery. I had a small piece of velcro with an adhensive backing which I attached to the undersize portion of the cover and than attached a old velcro strap, which I cut to size, that I had laying around in the garage. I wish there was a storage area down there like I had on my F44.

[J-RO]

Installed a center console tray. Got it from Amazon. If anyone is interested here is the link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJQ21BBT...t_details&th=1

[nype]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Installed a center console tray. Got it from Amazon. If anyone is interested here is the link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJQ21BBT...t_details&th=1

I just got a similar one from Amazon. Same as yours but without the lettering near the raised tabs on the little grip mats. All from the same factory I'm sure.

"RUNROAD brand"

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C7TS4SNY?...roduct_details

[WilcoJunoHotel]

Originally Posted by nype

I just got a similar one from Amazon. Same as yours but without the lettering near the raised tabs on the little grip mats. All from the same factory I'm sure.

"RUNROAD brand"

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C7TS4SNY?...roduct_details

Is that how they think us Americans and Canadians carry our cash? Only dope dealers roll their money.

[Prince Thundernight]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Added a red start/stop button. I purchased it from IND. A little expensive but I have purchased from them before and they make quality products. I found some patch and seal tape that I had previously used to seal a leak in a roof gutter. I cut off a small piece, removed the backing and rolled it up into a ball. I applied it to the button and on the third pull it came right off.

I installed this button.

[PP3121]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Installed a center console tray. Got it from Amazon. If anyone is interested here is the link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJQ21BBT...t_details&th=1

Does the new console just fit into the existing one or do you have to take it out to make space?