BMW X3 3.0d X-Drive

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Cornel

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Howzit gents

So I sold my 320d a couple of months ago with only one thing in mine. 3.0D!

After 5 weeks of being without a car, I came along an add on Autotrader without pics. I don't normally look at adds without pics but decided to phone the guys.

After a week we went down to Cape Town to fetch our new wheels.

Upon arrivals

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Drive back home was amazing. I enjoyed the 3.0d power alot and the car just sits around corners.

When we arrived back home, I saw that the cold side boost pipe leaked, so I ordered some parts - new seals for hot and cold side, reverse globe and boot lock button.

Lekker for me I can do this now(obviously still at a slow speed):fencelook::

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O and the M badge is also gone. Wife doesn't want me to remove the sides, so please don't kill me.

Paid my SW in Nov but never got a chance to go to Keithan and get it done.

So this weekend I decided it has to be done before I go to Cape Town month end.
Stopped at Powerflow Randburg to get my downpipe sorted. I really wanted to try
TMSS but I'm still waiting for my quote.

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I told the guys to leave the polishing. Had a Rogue dp in my 320d that was polished and no one including me cared. Not as if a polished weld makes your car quicker.
As long as the inside is fine, I'll be happy!

After my DP was fitted, I went through to Uncle Keithan at RK Motion to sort my SW.
My instructions was loud and clear. I'm not going to put the car on a dyno, I want the car to be quick on the road! So I have no idea what the car made before dp, and I don't now what it makes at this stage.
Keithan done just that! He made the car 530d fast on the road!
The launch with awd is just insane! The car revs way to fast for my thinking(can be seen in the videos that I'll be loading tonight.
The extra hot peri peri in with my exhaust tone :blowheart: magtig this thing sounds lekker!

We have a few other plans with the car. Just need to get time and we will sort that out. Parts that bought but not yet fitted, paint work also needs some love.

Video's coming soon.

Thanks
 

Morras12

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Cornel said:
Howzit gents

So I sold my 320d a couple of months ago with only one thing in mine. 3.0D!

After 5 weeks of being without a car, I came along an add on Autotrader without pics. I don't normally look at adds without pics but decided to phone the guys.

After a week we went down to Cape Town to fetch our new wheels.

Upon arrivals

16isksx.jpg


14ujrj4.jpg


Drive back home was amazing. I enjoyed the 3.0d power alot and the car just sits around corners.

When we arrived back home, I saw that the cold side boost pipe leaked, so I ordered some parts - new seals for hot and cold side, reverse globe and boot lock button.

Lekker for me I can do this now(obviously still at a slow speed):fencelook::

1zev4ti.jpg


ela435.jpg


1zvyh1.jpg


O and the M badge is also gone. Wife doesn't want me to remove the sides, so please don't kill me.

Paid my SW in Nov but never got a chance to go to Keithan and get it done.

So this weekend I decided it has to be done before I go to Cape Town month end.
Stopped at Powerflow Randburg to get my downpipe sorted. I really wanted to try
TMSS but I'm still waiting for my quote.

2yvkjo2.jpg


I told the guys to leave the polishing. Had a Rogue dp in my 320d that was polished and no one including me cared. Not as if a polished weld makes your car quicker.
As long as the inside is fine, I'll be happy!

After my DP was fitted, I went through to Uncle Keithan at RK Motion to sort my SW.
My instructions was loud and clear. I'm not going to put the car on a dyno, I want the car to be quick on the road! So I have no idea what the car made before dp, and I don't now what it makes at this stage.
Keithan done just that! He made the car 530d fast on the road!
The launch with awd is just insane! The car revs way to fast for my thinking(can be seen in the videos that I'll be loading tonight.
The extra hot peri peri in with my exhaust tone :blowheart: magtig this thing sounds lekker!

We have a few other plans with the car. Just need to get time and we will sort that out. Parts that bought but not yet fitted, paint work also needs some love.

Video's coming soon.

Thanks

Mooi man :thumbs: Glad you happy :bravo:
 

shark111

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Looks awesome Cornel, how much did the downpipe cost? I'm going to it on my 320d soon and I'm also split between Powerflow Randburg and TMSS.

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Cornel

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QikNish said:
Enjoy - looks like you're already having fun in your new ride.

thanks man! yeah drives way better than my e90.


Morras12 said:
Mooi man :thumbs: Glad you happy :bravo:

dankie waardeer dit!


shark111 said:
Looks awesome Cornel, how much did the downpipe cost? I'm going to it on my 320d soon and I'm also split between Powerflow Randburg and TMSS.

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I paid R3500.


StrollingCoal said:
Congrats bud! Wishing you many safe miles :bravo:

Thanks bud appreciate it
 

KPM3_30

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Nice one Mnr! I really love these, that 3.0D power must be something else. Car looks the business, AW + Msport + great spec! Really keen to see what you do next..

Was also looking for an X3 3.0D, but decided to just buy a run around for now, since I stay 2km away from work and don't want to put my 330i through that.. Looking at getting an E90 320d LCI Exclusive soon and then playing around a bit.
 

Cornel

///Member
KPM_330 said:
Nice one Mnr! I really love these, that 3.0D power must be something else. Car looks the business, AW + Msport + great spec! Really keen to see what you do next..

Was also looking for an X3 3.0D, but decided to just buy a run around for now, since I stay 2km away from work and don't want to put my 330i through that.. Looking at getting an E90 320d LCI Exclusive soon and then playing around a bit.

Thanks bud. Yes the torque on this is just awesome. Love the sound!
Will see how far im going with it. Really want to get a project car so will see.

Yeah the 320d will work lekker. If you want, we have a 330d lci exvlusive for sale on the rk group for 155k?


michael.joseph said:
Congrats Cornel...

She looks hottttt

Welcome to the 3.0d world

:bravo:

Thanks man yeah took me long enough but im finally here


johndoe said:
Congrads Mr.... Wish you many miles of big smiles :D

Thanks buddy appreciate it
 

KPM3_30

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Cornel said:
KPM_330 said:
Looking at getting an E90 320d LCI Exclusive soon and then playing around a bit.
Yeah the 320d will work lekker. If you want, we have a 330d lci exclusive for sale on the rk group for 155k?

Thanks bud.

Maybe send me details on WhatsApp and let's see. Getting the 320d at a REALLY good price from my brother, which is why I am okay with exclusive.. I always prefer the (impractical) Msport.
 

M135i

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Congrats.
We all very interested to hear what it sounds like with the DP.
If you can please make a vid of the sound :bravo::ty:
 

JodyD

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:praise: This is one amazing SUV , Congrats buddy wish you many many happy
powerful km :thumbs:
 
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