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I installed these... front and rear doors:

Happy with the result.
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Added black sideview mirror caps from ali express. Couldn't find any videos on how to do it on the g45 so followed most of the other DIY videos and hoped for the best. If anyone needs instructions, I can provide some.

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finally had the m performance rear bumper trim and diffuser installed
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jihong wrote
Added black sideview mirror caps from ali express. Couldn't find any videos on how to do it on the g45 so followed most of the other DIY videos and hoped for the best. If anyone needs instructions, I can provide some.

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Where'd you pick up the yellow DRLs?
They’re standard in America. Those are stock.
jihong wrote
They’re standard in America. Those are stock.
Really? Mine are white. Am I missing something? The yellow does look nice!
jihong wrote
They’re standard in America. Those are stock.
I'm in the US and they are not yellow...
My mistake! Those are from my hazards being on lol
jihong wrote
My mistake! Those are from my hazards being on lol
HA! Thats funny. But I also didnt realize - do the hazards utilize the same LEDs as the DRLs? If so... I wonder if we can code the DRLs to be yellow always.. Hmm..
Im in the US as well and the DRL's are white LEDs and the hazards utilize the same LEDs and are yellow when you put your blinkers on or hazards
finally got the notification for updating my software to 03/2026.32.
Parked her sister in colors right next to her 🙂 The color is called Kalamata metallic matt.
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docmaf23 wrote
Installed taillight middle bar tint. Looks similar to extended shadowline but a little darker I would say. Also added gloss black overlays on front reflectors. Considered IND body colored but didn’t feel like installing it at this time. Definitely looks cleaner now.
That rear spolier looks great, elegant. Could pls post more pic of those with good angles. Where did you source them from? And was the Installation easier DIY?
Ceramic coating done on the body, windows, wheels and calipers
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Nice to see that there are trim cover options aside from carbon fiber. Where did you get these? The fitment looks great
MR M50 wrote
Nice to see that there are trim cover options aside from carbon fiber. Where did you get these? The fitment looks great
eBay US have them listed, cheaper on AliExpress if you are comfortable going that route. These are made for the China market X3 but fits the US/NA model. Search for BMW X3 G45 black woodgrain
I didn’t do anything to my X3, but I did purchase a couple of these watch straps. They likely won’t mean anything to the 98% of the people I encounter. But a small percentage of people might pick up on the stripes & color scheme.

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MR M50 wrote
Nice to see that there are trim cover options aside from carbon fiber. Where did you get these? The fitment looks great
I got the "leather" ones from AliExpress and they're surprisingly pretty solid. The stitching color is a little off but other than that they match well.
JoeyO wrote
I didn’t do anything to my X3, but I did purchase a couple of these watch straps. They likely won’t mean anything to the 98% of the people I encounter. But a small percentage of people might pick up on the stripes & color scheme.

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Nice. Link, please.
MidnightLight wrote
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!
What ceramic coating did you go with----what brand did you go with! its awesome stuff for sure