BMW X3 G01 2018- Facelift Kit to F97 X3M

The facelift conversion kit to F97 X3M (part number CJ-BDK-18G08MX3M, manufacturer GBT, polypropylene bumpers) converts the pre-facelift BMW X3 G01 from model years 2018–2022 into the look of the BMW X3 M F97 after the 2022–2024 update. It includes 10 items: front bumper and X3M F97 kidney grilles, rear bumper with diffuser, side skirts, fender flares, door moldings, air shutter (louvers), Black V1 exhaust tips, facelift front headlights, and 2022–2024 European-spec rear lights. Compared to F97 body kits without lighting, it differs in that it also changes the headlights and taillights; compared to the facelift kit to M-Sport, it differs by the X3M bumper design and the included exhaust tips.

All six are by GBT: the bumpers are made of polypropylene (PP), the rest of the parts are ABS plastic; they mount to factory locations. The full list is in the body kits for X3 G01 section, and the two options for converting to the new model are in the facelift kits for X3 G01 section.

What is included in the facelift kit to F97 X3M?

• Front bumper in X3M F97 style (2022–2024).
• Kidney grilles (radiator grille) in X3M F97 style (2022–2024).
• Facelift front headlights — fit only with the new front bumper; they do not fit the pre-facelift bumper.
• Side skirts X3M F97 / M-Sport.
• Fender flares X3M F97 (2022–2024) — for all four arches.
• Door moldings X3M F97 (2022–2024).
• Air shutter — louvers (for vehicles 2021+).
• Rear bumper with diffuser in X3M F97 style (2022–2024).
• Black exhaust tips in X3M F97 style (V1).
• 2022–2024 European-spec rear lights.

This is a complete conversion: along with the bumpers, the lighting, skirts, arches, and moldings are changed, so the car looks like an updated X3 M rather than a pre-facelift body with a new front end. Polypropylene (PP) bumpers and other body parts are usually painted to match the car before installation; for polypropylene, use a PP adhesion primer; plan painting together with installation.

Which BMW X3 does it fit, and how not to confuse G01, F97 and the M package?

G01 is the body of the regular X3 for 2018–2024, F97 is the body of the X3 M, and M-Sport (M package) is an equipment package for the regular X3. The kit is designed for the pre-facelift G01 from 2018–2022 with factory pre-update lighting. If your X3 is already facelifted, with factory 2022–2024 headlights and taillights, choose the 2022–2024 body kit without lighting from the table above. Around the 2021–2022 boundary, verify the actual version by the bumper and headlights, not only by the model year.

Parts from facelift and pre-facelift kits are not interchangeable: 2022–2024 arches and moldings will not fit a pre-facelift bumper, and pre-facelift kidney grilles do not fit the facelift one. Therefore, the conversion to F97 is done with a matched kit, not with individual parts from different years. Before ordering, send the manager the model year, photos of the car from all sides, and VIN if needed.

How is the kit installed and what is transferred from the OEM parts?

All parts mount to factory locations without cutting the body, but these are full bodywork jobs: replacing both bumpers, lighting and skirts, installing arches and moldings, painting and setting panel gaps — it's best entrusted to a shop with BMW facelift experience. Factory parking sensors are transferred to the new bumpers; if you have a surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control radar, or headlight washers, tell the manager in advance. For US-market vehicles, mention that as well: the taillights in the kit are European, and connecting the lighting may require checking connectors or coding.

Practical tip: before painting, test-fit the parts and check the gaps so you don't have to repaint individual elements later. You can install the kit at the network of certified DD Tuning service centers — the manager will advise the nearest center.

What to pair the kit with?

• M-Look mirror caps for X3 G01 (2 pcs, clip-on) — complete the sporty look.
• Facelift front headlights are also available as a separate item — if you only need the lighting for a 2022–2024 bumper you already bought.
• Conversion kits to the new model for other brands are in the facelift kits catalog.

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