What did you do to your G45 X3 today?

Ravenous666 · 02-01-2025, 09:12 AM

I thought it might be a good idea to start a thread like the one for the G01 X3.

Today i managed to install a H9 glass screen protector on my display without any dusblobs or air bubles below. It was quite a challange to get this large thing installed but worked out well.

Had H9 screen protectors on both screens of my G01 X3 and it was much easier to clean without the risk of damaging the surface with microscratches or chemicals.

I also installed the performance parts doorsills.

Ravenous666 · 02-01-2025, 10:02 AM

Mark would it be possible to make it a sticky thread?

Jason · 02-01-2025, 12:25 PM

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Mark would it be possible to make it a sticky thread?

Love these thread.

It's actually better to leave these kind of threads as regular thread. Users tend to ignore sticky threads over time and just gloss/scroll over them.

Just keep the thread bumped with regular replies and it'll take root and become active.

redhot47fla · 02-01-2025, 01:49 PM

Today, I spent 90 minutes trying to figure out why I couldn’t get the welcome/goodbye exterior lighting effects to dance or whatever, despite setting them to do so in iDrive 9, only to finally figure out that it apparently only happens if you unlock with the key fob. The digital keys in the phone or watch produce only the standard effect. Otoh, the extra special effects aren’t all that extra special. So…that’s my contribution. No need to thank me.😉

ronaldinhocro · 02-03-2025, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravenous666

I thought it might be a good idea to start a thread like the one for the G01 X3.

Today i managed to install a H9 glass screen protector on my display without any dusblobs or air bubles below. It was quite a challange to get this large thing installed but worked out well.

Had H9 screen protectors on both screens of my G01 X3 and it was much easier to clean without the risk of damaging the surface with microscratches or chemicals.

I also installed the performance parts doorsills.

M performance doorsills really look great, can you please share where have you bought/ordered them?

Ravenous666 · 02-03-2025, 03:15 AM

These are BMW parts.

Partnumbers are in the performance parts thread. Link in my Signature

EricVR4 · 02-03-2025, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravenous666

I thought it might be a good idea to start a thread like the one for the G01 X3.

Today i managed to install a H9 glass screen protector on my display without any dusblobs or air bubles below. It was quite a challange to get this large thing installed but worked out well.

Had H9 screen protectors on both screens of my G01 X3 and it was much easier to clean without the risk of damaging the surface with microscratches or chemicals.

I also installed the performance parts doorsills.

Where did you order the screen protector from? I installed some on my G01 as well and have loved them but the brand I got off Amazon doesn't make them for the G45 yet.

I won't have another car without a protector on the screens though, they make such a huge difference.

Ravenous666 · 02-03-2025, 08:44 AM

I got it from Amazon Germany.

Any Glass screen protector for new BMW models with 14,9" Navi+12,3" Dash like 2025 BMW X5/X7 should fit.

It was a single piece and fitment is very good.

haylone78 · 02-03-2025, 10:53 AM

I got my wheels changed

woh · 02-03-2025, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravenous666

I thought it might be a good idea to start a thread like the one for the G01 X3.

Today i managed to install a H9 glass screen protector on my display without any dusblobs or air bubles below. It was quite a challange to get this large thing installed but worked out well.

Had H9 screen protectors on both screens of my G01 X3 and it was much easier to clean without the risk of damaging the surface with microscratches or chemicals.

I also installed the performance parts doorsills.

Does the doorsill stick on like a sticker or do you have to drill holes?

Ravenous666 · 02-03-2025, 12:20 PM

It comes with adhesive tape on the back

worldswinner · 02-03-2025, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by redhot47fla

Today, I spent 90 minutes trying to figure out why I couldn’t get the welcome/goodbye exterior lighting effects to dance or whatever, despite setting them to do so in iDrive 9, only to finally figure out that it apparently only happens if you unlock with the key fob. The digital keys in the phone or watch produce only the standard effect. Otoh, the extra special effects aren’t all that extra special. So…that’s my contribution. No need to thank me.😉

Omg i really wondered this too
Thank you for the information!

l33v0nix · 02-03-2025, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravenous666

I got it from Amazon Germany.

Any Glass screen protector for new BMW models with 14,9" Navi+12,3" Dash like 2025 BMW X5/X7 should fit.

It was a single piece and fitment is very good.

wonder is it interchangeable for RHD screen?

Ravenous666 · 02-04-2025, 12:10 AM

Dude you are joking, right?

l33v0nix · 02-04-2025, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravenous666

Dude you are joking, right?

havent seen the car since i test drove and still pending delivery. dont remember how the screen look if there is any slant etc

MidnightLight · 02-04-2025, 10:02 PM

Drove my G45 out in the first thunderstorm we've had in a while out here in the SF Bay Area. Made me glad I had my car ceramic coated shortly after I took delivery -- all the water headed up and rolled off smoothly!

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Ravenous666 Major 913 Rep 1,106 Posts Drives: 2025 BMW X3 M50 & 2024 BMW X3 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Up North iTrader: (0)	I got it from Amazon Germany. Any Glass screen protector for new BMW models with 14,9" Navi+12,3" Dash like 2025 BMW X5/X7 should fit. It was a single piece and fitment is very good. __________________ List of M-Performance parts for X3 G45 https://g45.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...3&postcount=60
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