Best BMW Brand Accessories

86Zed · 03-04-2023, 04:24 PM

Wife and I have a sizeable chunk to spend at the local dealer as part of a gift card, sadly not eligible for parts to keep my aging BMWs on the road. Anything folks here find great and actually use regularly?

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/

to_riffic · 03-04-2023, 04:50 PM

I'd get the Montblanc Flight Bag. That's the only accessory I'd consider getting.

ctcarbonari · 03-04-2023, 04:53 PM

All season rubber floor mats & cargo mat.
Battery Tender.
Tire mobility kit.
Cleaning/Detailing Products.

I've always wanted the fold down trays for the rear passengers, but that is only so one day I can say to my niece & nephew "Please return your tray to its upright position and begin preparations for arrival to our final destination"

Have fun shopping!

Westside Guy · 03-04-2023, 05:31 PM

I love my BMW tire pressure gauge. It is inexpensive and very accurate.

Ximian · 03-04-2023, 05:46 PM

I bought a "Natural Air Starter Kit" for each car and plenty of the refill sticks. My favorite is "Sparkling Raindrops."

Patton250 · 03-04-2023, 05:57 PM

I bought the BMW leather jacket. Extremely high-quality and it’s only just under $500.

Anmufo · 03-05-2023, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ximian

I bought a "Natural Air Starter Kit" for each car and plenty of the refill sticks. My favorite is "Sparkling Raindrops."

Bought the same and like all the smells actually. Wife objects the intensity. I ended up putting it somewhere below the seat

86Zed · 03-05-2023, 09:39 AM

I requested the mats/liners, air freshener, and roof rails - hoping those last bits qualify. Anything leftover and I will raid the detailing supplies inventory.

I have two CTEK battery tenders and while they are nice, they are half the cost without BMW branding.

Westside Guy · 03-05-2023, 10:18 AM

Does touch-up paint qualify?

Jbrown7403 · 03-05-2023, 10:30 AM

Agreed on the Natural Air Starter Kit + Refill. Works well and looks good.

F32Fleet · 03-05-2023, 09:00 PM

Rubber floor mats ?
Sun visor?

I tend to shy away from BMW gear because it's kinda bougie.

Germanauto · 03-06-2023, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by F32Fleet

I tend to shy away from BMW gear because it's kinda bougie.

I wouldn't say bougie, I'd say cringeworthy. Anybody walking around like a billboard for a brand, especially a car brand, is a goof.

M8CompSoCal · 03-06-2023, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

I wouldn't say bougie, I'd say cringeworthy. Anybody walking around like a billboard for a brand, especially a car brand, is a goof.

Not sure about the quality but the jacket looks fine to me. No big BMW print or anything.

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/6...LEATHER-JACKET

Forzanerazzurri · 03-07-2023, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

I wouldn't say bougie, I'd say cringeworthy. Anybody walking around like a billboard for a brand, especially a car brand, is a goof.

Imagine taking yourself as seriously as Germanauto.

Germanauto · 03-07-2023, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by alksion

Not sure about the quality but the jacket looks fine to me. No big BMW print or anything.

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/6...LEATHER-JACKET

That's actually subtle and tasteful. I had imagined something with large colored BMW logos loll, like a lot of Formula 1 gear

M8CompSoCal · 03-07-2023, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

That's actually subtle and tasteful. I had imagined something with large colored BMW logos loll, like a lot of Formula 1 gear

Yeah first thing came to my mind too and I had to check it out. A lot of their clothing looks decent. Never knew they made a full clothing line. What a trip. Can’t speak on the quality but looks, not half bad.

Patton250 · 03-07-2023, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by alksion

Not sure about the quality but the jacket looks fine to me. No big BMW print or anything.

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/6...LEATHER-JACKET

See it on the online shopping site I wanted that leather jacket for the longest time, but I didn’t know how it would fit. Then when I went to M school in South Carolina, they had at a really great BMW store in there with all kinds of great stuff including four sizes of this leather jacket. I found one that fit and bought it. It’s awesome. Really great quality.

M8CompSoCal · 03-07-2023, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

See it on the online shopping site I wanted that leather jacket for the longest time, but I didn’t know how it would fit. Then when I went to M school in South Carolina, they had at a really great BMW store in there with all kinds of great stuff including four sizes of this leather jacket. I found one that fit and bought it. It’s awesome. Really great quality.

That’s good to know. I’m glad you’re enjoying it. Definitely think it looks pretty cool.

linlian17 · 04-17-2023, 03:20 AM

Just wanted to share how awesome our experience has been using the Carluex Carplay AI Box in our BMW. Highly recommended!

jmg · 04-18-2023, 12:48 PM

I picked up some door projectors for kicks.

visionaut · 04-18-2023, 07:18 PM

I like playing with the M Performance Drive Analyzer… when I’m out playing in the car.

It’s an ODBII dongle and phone app combo with many fun and practical performance measurement tools. Great at the track, on the backroads and even the street.

Here’s a short sample vid of Track Drive mode with built-in phone video overlay :P
http://visionautiks.com/video/vision...rive_test1.m4v

And a screenshot from the linked sample app output video. Lots of reviewable real-time data captured on the simulated dash…

Geo41e · 05-26-2023, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by linlian17

Just wanted to share how awesome our experience has been using the Carluex Carplay AI Box in our BMW. Highly recommended!

Hey Linlian, I was actually looking at this too.
Just plug and play ?

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to_riffic Lieutenant General 3076 Rep 13,777 Posts Drives: rwd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (38)	I'd get the Montblanc Flight Bag. That's the only accessory I'd consider getting. __________________ ~loud noises~
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ctcarbonari First Lieutenant 500 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 535i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 535i [0.00] 2015 BMW 535i [0.00]	All season rubber floor mats & cargo mat. Battery Tender. Tire mobility kit. Cleaning/Detailing Products. I've always wanted the fold down trays for the rear passengers, but that is only so one day I can say to my niece & nephew "Please return your tray to its upright position and begin preparations for arrival to our final destination" Have fun shopping!
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Ximian . 2114 Rep 2,029 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: MN iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00] 2021 BMW M3 [0.00]	I bought a "Natural Air Starter Kit" for each car and plenty of the refill sticks. My favorite is "Sparkling Raindrops." __________________
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Patton250 Colonel 2948 Rep 2,538 Posts Drives: BMW X3,M5,Turbo S Join Date: May 2021 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	I bought the BMW leather jacket. Extremely high-quality and it’s only just under $500.
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86Zed Get off my lawn 983 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: 6MT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 M40i [10.00] 2011 BMW 135i [10.00] 2007 BMW Z4M Coupe [9.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00]	I requested the mats/liners, air freshener, and roof rails - hoping those last bits qualify. Anything leftover and I will raid the detailing supplies inventory. I have two CTEK battery tenders and while they are nice, they are half the cost without BMW branding.
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Jbrown7403 Captain 2908 Rep 690 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Austin Texas iTrader: (0)	Agreed on the Natural Air Starter Kit + Refill. Works well and looks good.
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3924 Rep 10,630 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Rubber floor mats ? Sun visor? I tend to shy away from BMW gear because it's kinda bougie. __________________ "Drive more, worry less. " 435i, MPPK, MPE, M-Sport Line
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linlian17 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW i4 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	Just wanted to share how awesome our experience has been using the Carluex Carplay AI Box in our BMW. Highly recommended!
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visionaut Captain 1438 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 2016 435iX GC & 1976 2002 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Mile High City, CO iTrader: (0)	I like playing with the M Performance Drive Analyzer… when I’m out playing in the car. It’s an ODBII dongle and phone app combo with many fun and practical performance measurement tools. Great at the track, on the backroads and even the street. Here’s a short sample vid of Track Drive mode with built-in phone video overlay :P http://visionautiks.com/video/vision...rive_test1.m4v And a screenshot from the linked sample app output video. Lots of reviewable real-time data captured on the simulated dash… Attached Images Last edited by visionaut; 04-19-2023 at 01:52 PM.. Reason: video fix + sample shot
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