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9/9/2026 5:45:29 PM EDT
I'm wondering if an informal BMW thread might gain some traction in Cars section.  

I follow the Porsche GD thread which has been going for quite a while now and I had a Mopar thread in Cars section that went on for a while, but I let it fade after I made car changes.

I'd been window shopping various German cars, not unusual for me to be doing such things as mood strikes.  Cars are fun.

THEN, Spidey posts his new (insanely cool) car in the same week I randomly find an affordable base model 2023 M3 6MT, locally, with the interior color of my choice and it's a southern car;  I scooped it.










@Spidey07
@Butternut

please @ others if you want, i couldn't gather usernames from the archived thread Spidey had as i haven't renewed membership in a long time.

9/9/2026 8:09:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: racer934][Edited] [#1]
Nice scoop.  My daily is an F80 and have been eyeing the G80.  Friend has a CS and it's gorgeous and potent.  As I add to the collection (I have an E46 M3, as well), I will likely do F82 M4 of some flavor, or round out the collection with an E9X.  I have issues...

My daughter and her favorite cars:

Car Control Clinic:  


Track Day:  
9/9/2026 8:12:19 PM EDT
[#2]
I'm still waiting on my allocation for a 2027 M2 xDrive.

In the meantime I drive a BMW wearing a kimono.

9/9/2026 9:12:34 PM EDT
[#3]
Hey Macross Worlder!

How do you like the Supra?  I got the Z4 instead because I wanted a drop top.

9/9/2026 9:51:31 PM EDT
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I had this for 4 years, actually sold if for more than I purchased it for at the peak of post covid. I loved this car, V8 topped out at 8300rpm if I remember correctly. Brakes, lower bearings, other random crap that was expensive, it was reliable but pretty expensive to maintain. Though, at 90K miles and what I though was the end of being able to purchase a new model 6 speed sedan looming I bought my first new car.



Now I'm in this, faster and better fuel economy. Miss the rumble of the BMW V8 though.

9/9/2026 11:45:14 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DV8EDD:
I'm wondering if an informal BMW thread might gain some traction in Cars section.  

I follow the Porsche GD thread which has been going for quite a while now and I had a Mopar thread in Cars section that went on for a while, but I let it fade after I made car changes.

I'd been window shopping various German cars, not unusual for me to be doing such things as mood strikes.  Cars are fun.

THEN, Spidey posts his new (insanely cool) car in the same week I randomly find an affordable base model 2023 M3 6MT, locally, with the interior color of my choice and it's a southern car;  I scooped it.

https://i.imgur.com/gDoMg1O.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/kAiVFbS.jpeg






@Spidey07
@Butternut

please @ others if you want, i couldn't gather usernames from the archived thread Spidey had as i haven't renewed membership in a long time.

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flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
9/10/2026 5:36:10 AM EDT
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Man she is schweeet!  And what an awesome interior. Lordy, she looks fast sitting still.






Proud and grateful Tennessee Squire

flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
9/10/2026 11:52:24 AM EDT
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How do you like the Supra?  I got the Z4 instead because I wanted a drop top.



The Supra is a great sports car, but I'm finding it doesn't have the trunk space or 4 season capabilities I need. I'm doing a lot more driving now and as winter comes on I don't want to get caught somewhere if it snows. Plus I am not a young man anymore, and getting in and out of it around that sloping roofline is wearing on my knees.

Plus I just want something with more power without having to mod things too heavily, and with the Supra's locked ECU it means there is a ceiling before things get stupidly expensive.
9/10/2026 12:04:51 PM EDT
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love those Supra's just a tight fit for a guy my size. the M3 is about as small as I'd be able to go comfortably.

This one has the CF roof, debating on whether to get some complimentary CF parts to go along.  IO have always been a sunroof guy but the CF roof is chefs kiss.
9/10/2026 12:07:22 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By racer934:
Nice scoop.  My daily is an F80 and have been eyeing the G80.  Friend has a CS and it's gorgeous and potent.  As I add to the collection (I have an E46 M3, as well), I will likely do F82 M4 of some flavor, or round out the collection with an E9X.  I have issues...

My daughter and her favorite cars:

Car Control Clinic:  
https://i.ibb.co/7JgB6msp/BMWM3-Grey-20.jpg

Track Day:  
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I recall them from Spidey's thread and was hoping you'd show up but couldnt recall your username!
9/10/2026 12:14:05 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DV8EDD:
love those Supra's just a tight fit for a guy my size. the M3 is about as small as I'd be able to go comfortably.

This one has the CF roof, debating on whether to get some complimentary CF parts to go along.  IO have always been a sunroof guy but the CF roof is chefs kiss.
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The carbon fiber roof also gives a tiny bit more headroom over the sunroof option, as well as moves a little bit of weight away from the roof.

I'm one of those people who thinks too much carbon fiber on a car starts looking too rice. Particularly if most of it is on large surface areas like hoods, trunks, roofs, etc.

I try to keep the exterior of my cars as stock appearing as possible and prefer to focus on things like suspension, wheels, etc. for the "flair". Although I do like the look of the BMW M Performance trunk lid spoiler for the G8X cars. Not the wacky racers wing, the smaller duck bill one. I'll probably get one as a port option when I finally can submit my build. From what I've been reading and hearing from my dealer, the allocations for the xDrive M2's are few and far between right now.
9/10/2026 12:47:43 PM EDT
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Hey, I think @doc540 (hope I got his name right) is a BMW fan from way back if I'm remembering right....
Proud and grateful Tennessee Squire

flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
9/10/2026 1:51:48 PM EDT
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Picked up my 07' 335i around 5 years ago. Was looking for a fast street car....was really wanting something with an LS in it, but after some research...I figured out that these inline 6, twin turbo N54's they put in these cars can makes tons of power, cheaper than just about any other platform.

Ended up picking it up for $3,500...it needed a little work, but not much.  Did some suspension mods, upgraded the turbos, put a few standard bolt-ons on it, and a good E40 tune, and the thing went 10.90 at 129mph at the track, leaving in 2nd gear (to keep the tires hooked up).   Not sure there is any other platform out there that you can run 10's with for that kind of money. (I probably have $3K of mods in it).   By my math, it's pushing a little under 600hp at the rear tires.  

And the best part is that it's got awesome brakes, all the cushy BMW interior stuff, and it's not your standard Mustang or Camaro.  Yes, it idles and sounds like a Toyoto Camry.....but when the boost hits, it's downright brutal.  

Fun cars for sure.....

9/10/2026 2:21:07 PM EDT
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LOL, I just now noticed the tire marks on the pavement in the OP's pics
Proud and grateful Tennessee Squire

flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
9/10/2026 2:50:25 PM EDT
[#14]
My two current BMWs. Really enjoying both of them so far. X6 M60 and Z4 M40. Both 2026.



Well respected cult leader.
Also Knight of Wonder.
9/10/2026 5:20:51 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By imq707s:
Picked up my 07' 335i around 5 years ago. Was looking for a fast street car....was really wanting something with an LS in it, but after some research...I figured out that these inline 6, twin turbo N54's they put in these cars can makes tons of power, cheaper than just about any other platform.

Ended up picking it up for $3,500...it needed a little work, but not much.  Did some suspension mods, upgraded the turbos, put a few standard bolt-ons on it, and a good E40 tune, and the thing went 10.90 at 129mph at the track, leaving in 2nd gear (to keep the tires hooked up).   Not sure there is any other platform out there that you can run 10's with for that kind of money. (I probably have $3K of mods in it).   By my math, it's pushing a little under 600hp at the rear tires.  

And the best part is that it's got awesome brakes, all the cushy BMW interior stuff, and it's not your standard Mustang or Camaro.  Yes, it idles and sounds like a Toyoto Camry.....but when the boost hits, it's downright brutal.  

Fun cars for sure.....

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hell yeah

That's a fast time, at an insane price point, that rivals some modern versions.  Indeed, these cars are impressive baseline, and ripe for mods.

I was born in the 70's and grew up around muscle cars which has always drawn me to them; they're cool and they remind me of time spent with multiple family members now gone.

Now I'm experiencing the German performance stuff and, yeah,  I get it.
9/10/2026 5:29:17 PM EDT
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Very nice!  I follow your stuff, didn't know you were a BMW guy.  

Love the color on the X6, perfect for that.

Is that Z4 color an option or did you do satin wrap?  
9/10/2026 6:16:06 PM EDT
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I really like mine.  Not the fastest or the most expensive but it runs good and gets good mpg for what it is and how I drive it sometimes.  So many cool things our other cars don't have/offer.

I have had to do more work on this one than anything else we currently drive, but I think it's worth it most of the time.  I almost went and looked at an older M3 awhile back but again, at almost 70, it's tough to do the leaning over, getting down on the floor, etc. stuff.  Oh, 2015 435ix with the 8 spd. automatic.

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9/10/2026 8:38:45 PM EDT
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Does this count? My clapped out chariot, 2002 330i.

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9/10/2026 11:59:43 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DV8EDD:

I recall them from Spidey's thread and was hoping you'd show up but couldnt recall your username!
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:-). Danke!

I love that my daughter loves ///M cars, but hate that she hates my Porsche. Though, no risk of her stealing my turbo.  "When you die, I'm selling the turbo to buy more M3s."
9/10/2026 11:59:53 PM EDT
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9/11/2026 8:25:12 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By DV8EDD:



Very nice!  I follow your stuff, didn't know you were a BMW guy.  

Love the color on the X6, perfect for that.

Is that Z4 color an option or did you do satin wrap?  
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Originally Posted By DV8EDD:



Very nice!  I follow your stuff, didn't know you were a BMW guy.  

Love the color on the X6, perfect for that.

Is that Z4 color an option or did you do satin wrap?  


No, the Z4 is the final edition ever made, also called the 'final edition,' only (afaik) coming in this frozen black. Also comes with the manual transmission. It's definitely more high maintenance as far as paint goes, but looks great.
Well respected cult leader.
Also Knight of Wonder.
9/11/2026 8:50:44 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By M1A4ME:
I really like mine.  Not the fastest or the most expensive but it runs good and gets good mpg for what it is and how I drive it sometimes.  So many cool things our other cars don't have/offer.

I have had to do more work on this one than anything else we currently drive, but I think it's worth it most of the time.  I almost went and looked at an older M3 awhile back but again, at almost 70, it's tough to do the leaning over, getting down on the floor, etc. stuff.  Oh, 2015 435ix with the 8 spd. automatic.

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I'm on early 50's and I get it haha.

When I tuck mine into the garage with my wifes car, and cant fully open the door, it's comedy watching me get out while trying not to ding the car.
9/11/2026 8:51:20 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By dangerranger61007:
Does this count? My clapped out chariot, 2002 330i.

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9/11/2026 8:54:56 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By LawyerUp:


No, the Z4 is the final edition ever made, also called the 'final edition,' only (afaik) coming in this frozen black. Also comes with the manual transmission. It's definitely more high maintenance as far as paint goes, but looks great.
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love it, and manual to boot.  It's a main reason I got this car despite the auto being insanely good, there's a good chance it's my last manual.
9/11/2026 9:02:19 AM EDT
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BMW Motorcycles are way better than BMW cars.



I'm no good at telling people what they want to hear when I dont believe it myself :)
9/11/2026 12:21:51 PM EDT
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nice bikes
9/11/2026 12:39:02 PM EDT
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Mine is slightly older

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9/11/2026 4:54:24 PM EDT
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Mine is slightly older

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love the color!

My last fun car was a widebody scat pack in hellraizen.  I bought that car b/c it reminded me of a plum mist purple 67 GTO we had in the family.  That GTO was an important part of my life for several reasons.  It was promised to me but, sadly, family doesn't always do what they say they will.

That color works well on cars IMO, it's different but not flashy and looks blackish at night.  Very nice.
9/11/2026 7:42:13 PM EDT
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Mine is slightly older

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If you are going to go old,  let's go old.



Also, it's no fun if it's slow.


9/11/2026 7:48:28 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By PinePig:


If you are going to go old,  let's go old.

https://i.imgur.com/7tKlv5v.jpg

Also, it's no fun if it's slow.

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The only BMW automobile I want is a 1974 2002tii.
I'm no good at telling people what they want to hear when I dont believe it myself :)
9/11/2026 7:54:41 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By PinePig:


If you are going to go old,  let's go old.

https://i.imgur.com/7tKlv5v.jpg

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That is awesome!  Yours?  What are the specs if so?
9/11/2026 8:05:45 PM EDT
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Just picked this up a little over a month ago.  '21 M340 xDrive.  Bought it in Cali and daughter and I flew down and made it a road trip home.  Ultimate goal is keeping stock internals so 600ish whp.  Just cosmetic stuff so far but just got DME unlocked so can finally get the mods going.

Stock


Lowered on Eibach Pro's, yellow DRL's, CF mirrors and grill.




First custom plate.  Idaho had some really good vanity plate programs.
9/11/2026 9:03:30 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By JsARCLIGHT:


The carbon fiber roof also gives a tiny bit more headroom over the sunroof option, as well as moves a little bit of weight away from the roof.

I'm one of those people who thinks too much carbon fiber on a car starts looking too rice. Particularly if most of it is on large surface areas like hoods, trunks, roofs, etc.

I try to keep the exterior of my cars as stock appearing as possible and prefer to focus on things like suspension, wheels, etc. for the "flair". Although I do like the look of the BMW M Performance trunk lid spoiler for the G8X cars. Not the wacky racers wing, the smaller duck bill one. I'll probably get one as a port option when I finally can submit my build. From what I've been reading and hearing from my dealer, the allocations for the xDrive M2's are few and far between right now.
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I subscribe to this thought mostly too on cosmetic add ons, though I wouldn't mind a tad more CF on this car to tastefully compliment the roof.  I have the small OEM trunk spoiler, and would never want anything larger but if it were CF in the same size, it'd be subtle and appropriate IMO.  Same for maybe mirrors.  I do like the CF grilles, and it might integrate well with a black sapphire car, It's not a small expense and I probably won't.
9/11/2026 9:07:25 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By NIevo:
Just picked this up a little over a month ago.  '21 M340 xDrive.  Bought it in Cali and daughter and I flew down and made it a road trip home.  Ultimate goal is keeping stock internals so 600ish whp.  Just cosmetic stuff so far but just got DME unlocked so can finally get the mods going.

Stock
https://i.postimg.cc/sf0pQ3Qw/20260807-135420.jpg

Lowered on Eibach Pro's, yellow DRL's, CF mirrors and grill.
https://i.postimg.cc/pLK86804/20260811-151653.jpg

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love it, and great that you're hanging and road tripping with your daughter!!  600hp is a lot of juice
9/11/2026 9:10:06 PM EDT
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Picked up a new G87 a few weeks ago and am in love. Had the break in service done today and am waiting for some non rainy weather to go for a more spirited drive.

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9/11/2026 9:11:55 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By PinePig:


If you are going to go old,  let's go old.

https://i.imgur.com/7tKlv5v.jpg

Also, it's no fun if it's slow.

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Originally Posted By fredegar:
Mine is slightly older

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If you are going to go old,  let's go old.

https://i.imgur.com/7tKlv5v.jpg

Also, it's no fun if it's slow.

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Nice. Mine is quite slow. Bone stock 525tds.
9/12/2026 1:51:16 AM EDT
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I don't have it anymore,  some guy wanted it way more than I did so he paid good chunk for it.

I built everything you see,  most from scratch,  bunch of junkyard parts like the Honda Prelude TB a fuel rail off a 318 bmw,  a real frankenstien if had GM, Volvo, VW, Fiat parts too, it ran really well.   Ran on Meagasquirt,   Holset HX30 turbo,  MLS headgasket,  ported head and a turbo cam,  25psi without the water,meth injection and 30psi with.   1975lbs went like stink,  I could beat 2000-2005 era zr1 corvettes to 100mph pretty easily.

I have a 74 automatic back behind the shop and a 69 1600 inside.   I'm thinking the 74 needs a BMW V8 because a buddy left one on a stand when he had two and I helped him stuff one in his Autocross E30.   I think NA 300hp one would be pretty fun too.
9/12/2026 8:44:02 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By superspud:
Picked up a new G87 a few weeks ago and am in love. Had the break in service done today and am waiting for some non rainy weather to go for a more spirited drive.

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Just curious, why was the wheel coming off if it's new?
9/12/2026 8:29:15 PM EDT
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Replacing the DRL’s with yellow, I like the look

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9/12/2026 8:41:09 PM EDT
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“Deleted” the rear reflectors today. Really wish these giant black things didnt even exist but I see this as the best solution.  

Bought color matched front reflector deletes as well but that requires a heat gun and I didnt want to f with it tonight.


Knocking out a few “dress up” mods and that will be it for a while. Now that the break in is done it’s time to start enjoying the car. Bring on the cooler weather!

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9/13/2026 8:27:33 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By superspud:
“Deleted” the rear reflectors today. Really wish these giant black things didnt even exist but I see this as the best solution.  

Bought color matched front reflector deletes as well but that requires a heat gun and I didnt want to f with it tonight.


Knocking out a few “dress up” mods and that will be it for a while. Now that the break in is done it’s time to start enjoying the car. Bring on the cooler weather!

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Love the car man!  I'm usually not a white car guy but it totally works on this car.

I searched a little and appears you're right, though I'm surprised, they don't make a color match rear deflector set for the G87.  They do for the F87.

I'm sure a body shop could get them done for you at a reasonable price, just paint the ones from IND Distribution maybe (not sure if it would impair the sensors built in there though)
9/13/2026 2:06:53 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By superspud:
Replacing the DRL’s with yellow, I like the look

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Yep, one of the first things I did to mine was change the DRL's.  G20's are a pain in the ass to get to the one in the wheel well.
9/13/2026 7:07:44 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DV8EDD:


Love the car man!  I'm usually not a white car guy but it totally works on this car.

I searched a little and appears you're right, though I'm surprised, they don't make a color match rear deflector set for the G87.  They do for the F87.

I'm sure a body shop could get them done for you at a reasonable price, just paint the ones from IND Distribution maybe (not sure if it would impair the sensors built in there though)
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Originally Posted By superspud:
“Deleted” the rear reflectors today. Really wish these giant black things didnt even exist but I see this as the best solution.  

Bought color matched front reflector deletes as well but that requires a heat gun and I didnt want to f with it tonight.


Knocking out a few “dress up” mods and that will be it for a while. Now that the break in is done it’s time to start enjoying the car. Bring on the cooler weather!

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Love the car man!  I'm usually not a white car guy but it totally works on this car.

I searched a little and appears you're right, though I'm surprised, they don't make a color match rear deflector set for the G87.  They do for the F87.

I'm sure a body shop could get them done for you at a reasonable price, just paint the ones from IND Distribution maybe (not sure if it would impair the sensors built in there though)


Im a white vehicle guy myself, my two current and 3 previous were all white lol

The rear reflector / sensors just “is what it is”. There’s some carbon fiber replacements but I dont want to add any more CF and again - they are just pointless. If they were vents - awesome. Damn near every other sensor on the car is sunken in and body color…. Anyway, I love the car and may or may not have hit a new top speed record today on my early morning zip….

9/13/2026 7:09:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By NIevo:


Yep, one of the first things I did to mine was change the DRL's.  G20's are a pain in the ass to get to the one in the wheel well.
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Originally Posted By NIevo:
Originally Posted By superspud:
Replacing the DRL’s with yellow, I like the look

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Yep, one of the first things I did to mine was change the DRL's.  G20's are a pain in the ass to get to the one in the wheel well.


This wasnt a beginners project but it wasnt very difficult either. If you’ve got the right tools working on cars is fun. I’ll usually just have a few buddies over, a game on the garage tv and just make a day of whatever project(s) one of us has to work on.

9/13/2026 7:37:17 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By superspud:


Im a white vehicle guy myself, my two current and 3 previous were all white lol

The rear reflector / sensors just “is what it is”. There’s some carbon fiber replacements but I dont want to add any more CF and again - they are just pointless. If they were vents - awesome. Damn near every other sensor on the car is sunken in and body color…. Anyway, I love the car and may or may not have hit a new top speed record today on my early morning zip….

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Does it have the M Driver's package? If so the limiter is raised to I think 185?
9/13/2026 9:23:06 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By JsARCLIGHT:


Does it have the M Driver's package? If so the limiter is raised to I think 185?
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Originally Posted By JsARCLIGHT:
Originally Posted By superspud:


Im a white vehicle guy myself, my two current and 3 previous were all white lol

The rear reflector / sensors just “is what it is”. There’s some carbon fiber replacements but I dont want to add any more CF and again - they are just pointless. If they were vents - awesome. Damn near every other sensor on the car is sunken in and body color…. Anyway, I love the car and may or may not have hit a new top speed record today on my early morning zip….



Does it have the M Driver's package? If so the limiter is raised to I think 185?


Or you just get a tune like the rest of us and do away with the limiter
9/14/2026 8:22:57 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By NIevo:


Or you just get a tune like the rest of us and do away with the limiter
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I'll be doing the CS flash on mine with the remote start.  

6MT doesn't get more power from the flash but it gets the handschalter tune (throttle mapping, rev match, etc.), limiter removed, and steering improvement.

Maybe if I get a little bored with the power i'll do a stage 1, warranty is up soon.
9/15/2026 1:52:12 PM EDT
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@Airborne11B

saw your post in the oil thread...let's see some cars!
9/15/2026 2:57:32 PM EDT
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@Airborne11B

saw your post in the oil thread...let's see some cars!
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Absolutely!

2020 M340i (wife’s car)

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2024 X4M Comp

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My old 2019 M850i (I traded this in for my X4M) - was an awesome car that gave me zero issues but I was never not wary of the N63 eating rod bearings or turbo oil lines failing or coolant issues or transfer case problems.

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Tax this dick. - Ben Franklin (probably)

SPC James 'Jimmy' Waters - D Co 1-32 3BCT 10th Mountain, KIA Sartak AFG 2011

SGT Shawn M Farrell II - A Co 1-32 3BCT 10th Mountain, KIA Nejrab AFG 2014
9/15/2026 4:18:56 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Airborne11B:


Absolutely!

2020 M340i (wife’s car)

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/102803/_storage_emulated_0_DCIM_Camera_20220523-3827710.JPG

2024 X4M Comp

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/102803/IMG_0983_jpeg-3827715.JPG

My old 2019 M850i (I traded this in for my X4M) - was an awesome car that gave me zero issues but I was never not wary of the N63 eating rod bearings or turbo oil lines failing or coolant issues or transfer case problems.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/102803/IMG_3957_jpeg-3827713.JPG
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I see you rock the Continentals, I'm fitting my car with those soon.

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