[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by gqbriel

Preparations before the ceramic coating

very nice pictures!

out of curiosity, why are there 4 number plate screw holes on the front bumper?

[gqbriel]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

very nice pictures!

out of curiosity, why are there 4 number plate screw holes on the front bumper?

Because of the OEM license plates holder.I will show u tomorrow.

[gqbriel]

Thats the plate holder,on too there is another one much thinner

[gqbriel]

Finally ceramic coating on the whole car (and windows are next,we couldnt get the coating on time)
That was part of the list before the winter season for some protection,headlights and part of the bumper have protective film as well

[coffejor]

Here are a couple of my M35 in frozen grey wearing it's winter wheels (19" 871M in jet black). Summer wheels are 869Is with PZeros.

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by coffejor

Here are a couple of my M35 in frozen grey wearing it's winter wheels (19" 871M in jet black). Summer wheels are 869Is with PZeros.

very nice paint job!

I noticed that you have shelves hanging from the ceiling of the garage. how low are they when you drive your X1 inside? My house is filled with junk(priceless junk) and I'm currently paying $250 per month for a rental storage unit to store them. I want to put up as many shelves as possible in my garage to store them and avoid paying $250/month.

Thanks!

[coffejor]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

very nice paint job!

I noticed that you have shelves hanging from the ceiling of the garage...

Those are two 4'x8' ceiling racks made by SafeRacks and purchased from Costco:

https://www.costco.com/saferacks-ove...100133736.html

As mounted, the bottom of the racks are 28" from the ceiling. My X1's roof is 48" from the ceiling. The bicycles hanging from the ceiling are much more of a clearance concern, as they're only 6" from the roof of my car.

Hopefully this helps!

[gqbriel]

Game Over…a tree felt on top of me while going skiing

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by gqbriel

Game Over…a tree felt on top of me while going skiing

Ouch! Sorry to hear.

[Tunners]

Sorry to hear, hope you and any passengers are ok. Car can be replaced but people can’t.

[Pganders]

Oh dear, thats awful. Just hope everyone is ok.

[timesone]

Originally Posted by gqbriel

Game Over…a tree felt on top of me while going skiing

Geez hope everyone is ok

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by gqbriel

Game Over…a tree felt on top of me while going skiing

Glad that you are okay. The X1 sacrificed itself to protect you.

I don't know how much it will cost to repair that in Europe.(if repairable at all) However, that happened to a friend's new Toyota Corolla last year. The tree damage was less severe(no broken glass, only roof and trunk caved in) and the insurance company paid US$14,000+ for the repair. Took the bodyshop almost two months to complete the job, partly due to pandemic shortage of roof panel.

[gqbriel]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

Glad that you are okay. The X1 sacrificed itself to protect you.

I don't know how much it will cost to repair that in Europe.(if repairable at all) However, that happened to a friend's new Toyota Corolla last year. The tree damage was less severe(no broken glass, only roof and trunk caved in) and the insurance company paid US$14,000+ for the repair. Took the bodyshop almost two months to complete the job, partly due to pandemic shortage of roof panel.

Honestly no idea but the damage is more than it can be seen.
It seems the roof is not straight i am worried that this will never be a car anymore.
Happily no injuries i got lucky

[MontyB1]

Yikes not good at all you and everyone are safe that's the important thing it's just a lump of metal and plastic that can be replaced.

Anyway I'm sure it can buff out with a good detailer...... doh

[gqbriel]

Originally Posted by MontyB1

Yikes not good at all you and everyone are safe that's the important thing it's just a lump of metal and plastic that can be replaced.

Anyway I'm sure it can buff out with a good detailer...... doh

good one with the detailer

Honestly - i do hope they mark is as salvage - already saw a nice X5 45e

[[/:\] GP9000]

Flip! Glad you are safe gqbriel

Shame to see your smashed X1. At least it wasn‘t your (anyones) fault - still super annoying!
It does look like a write off with bend A pillars, front, interior…

I‘m pretty sure your next ride will be something special again and we look fwd to see it here!

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by gqbriel

good one with the detailer

Honestly - i do hope they mark is as salvage - already saw a nice X5 45e

someone posted about his X5 damaged by a tree a while back. Repair was $53000 Canadian Dollars(around 38,000 euros)

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...2&postcount=23

[Daril]

18d, Portimao blue. Must be the only one in the world that opted for aluminum window seals and roofrails with M package. But I like it this way.

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by Daril

18d, Portimao blue. Must be the only one in the world that opted for aluminum window seals and roofrails with M package. But I like it this way.

That looks so much nicer. In the US, BMW does NOT allow us to have the aluminum window trim or roof racks, so mine are black. I do wish that they are aluminum or satin silver like your... because I have a silver X1.

[Tomduck]

Originally Posted by Daril

18d, Portimao blue. Must be the only one in the world that opted for aluminum window seals and roofrails with M package. But I like it this way.

Looks good and man I know how good that 18d engibe is, plenty punchy enough and crazy mpg 👍

[COOLGREANY]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

In the US, BMW does NOT allow us to have the aluminum window trim or roof racks, so mine are black.

How did this X1 end up with non-black window trim and roof racks?