[G87DRVR]

Originally Posted by jessejericho

Mind my cluttered garage. Installed the TRE CS spoiler today, looks fantastic. Used one of those rubber wheels to get the tape off the lid, can't imagine doing it any other way.

Looks good!! I ordered also the CS style one and waiting for my package to arrive 👍🏻

[JMcLellan]

Originally Posted by Sleeper

Just watched a YouTube vid on a G87 6MT Racechip GTS install. The guy who installed it was saying map 7 or “race” was too much for the factory clutch, and it will slip at those torque levels.

Curious if you’ve pushed it that hard yet?

I watched that video today. Was it the clutch slipping or just the tires spinning? I am hoping to hear more on the racechip in the 6mt cars as I am considering installing one.

From the little I have read/heard so far I really like the feedback about less lagging or bogging down when hitting the accelerator. I wish the 6mt was a little more twitchy and responsive and if that gets cleaned up then yay.

[Geighty7]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

I watched that video today. Was it the clutch slipping or just the tires spinning? I am hoping to hear more on the racechip in the 6mt cars as I am considering installing one.

From the little I have read/heard so far I really like the feedback about less lagging or bogging down when hitting the accelerator. I wish the 6mt was a little more twitchy and responsive and if that gets cleaned up then yay.

I feel the exact same way. When speed shifting and gettting from the top of your RPM range in 2nd getting into 3rd, there’s about .25 second of lag or bog when gassing it. I took the CDV out but only a tune will help the “twitch” or immediate power of the gas pedal.

[JMcLellan]

Originally Posted by Geighty7

I feel the exact same way. When speed shifting and gettting from the top of your RPM range in 2nd getting into 3rd, there’s about .25 second of lag or bog when gassing it. I took the CDV out but only a tune will help the “twitch” or immediate power of the gas pedal.

Yes. 3rd gear right after revving out 2nd is very laggy. I also feel like flooring it in 2nd gear when under 4000 RPM's takes a little too long to get you going. 1st gear no complaints. can't speak to any of the other gears as going 105 in 3rd is plenty of speed for me. I am hoping a piggyback tune with help with these dead spots.

[RemoWilliams84]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

Yes. 3rd gear right after revving out 2nd is very laggy. I also feel like flooring it in 2nd gear when under 4000 RPM's takes a little too long to get you going. 1st gear no complaints. can't speak to any of the other gears as going 105 in 3rd is plenty of speed for me. I am hoping a piggyback tune with help with these dead spots.

It's a little frustrating because if you use launch control it seems like most of that lag between shifts goes away.

[thinking]

Installed a new front splitter from Maxton, the Street Pro V2. Unfortunately, I might have to remove it since I haven't been able to get it approved by TÜV yet. If I manage to get it registered, I'll definitely keep it because I love the way it looks.

[BroDoze]

Love it! Have the v1 coming.

[JMcLellan]

Will it ever stop raining here in the Twin Cities, MN?? I typically avoid the elements after washing the car so it stays clean for a few days. It has been raining nearly non-stop and will continue this week. I moved my car to the far side of the garage so I could fit my wife's suv in as there was some hail in the forecast. Big day for driving the M2

[MASHCT]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

Love it! Have the v1 coming.

I know I owe you more pics!! I will take tomorrow during the sunshine!

[M2 CCO]

Black rear badge, rear reflector delete and replaced my TLG flaps with the Automotive Passion set.

[CarsRFun!]

Originally Posted by M2 CCO

Black rear badge, rear reflector delete and replaced my TLG flaps with the Automotive Passion set.

Were the TLG flaps..."OK?"....and you just waned CF?

[M2 CCO]

Originally Posted by CarsRFun!

Were the TLG flaps..."OK?"....and you just waned CF?

Yeah they were just ok. Coverage was good, but fitment wasn’t great and the plastic started to warp/bend in between the rivets on the front flaps. They did the job, but it just bugged me after awhile.

[Sleeper]

[BroDoze]

Wow - NICE

These are what should've come on the car to begin with.

[G87DRVR]

Originally Posted by Sleeper

Nice! Please post pics when these wheels are on your car. I am thinking also to get these 😀

[1stM]

1st day of Summer in SoCal.

[Sleeper]

Battle complete. Pain in the ass to prep and ceramic coat these wheels, but totally worth it and like car therapy in its own way. But the number of angles, grooves, corners, cubbies, hideouts, caverns and hovels on these things is insane. Still have to get the remnants of the mounting lube out from the lip of the tire, but the rubber faces are cleaned up and the wheels will be cured and slippery by the morning.

Originally Posted by BroDoze

Wow - NICE

These are what should've come on the car to begin with.

Thanks, agreed! I like the OEM wheels, but they're not aggressive enough to match the lines of the G87 (IMO).

Originally Posted by G87DRVR

Nice! Please post pics when these wheels are on your car. I am thinking also to get these 😀

For sure. Wheels need to cure overnight, and my OEM wheels need a deep bath before doing the swap and going into storage. Photos to follow.

[CarsRFun!]

Just thought I'd pass on this. I ordered the engine oil cooler guard from Zunsport in England on 6/14. They ship Fed Ex. It's due to arrive my house, tomorrow, 6/21!! Someone had said they do great fast shipping and....they do!! Just like ordering from some co. in states!

[CarsRFun!]

Just talked with my Parts Mgr. The new '25 all silver wheel, many of us seem to like, is in the Parts Book, but, he's not able to order yet, due to availability.

[BroDoze]

So many better forged options out there… even in silver!

[LAGWAGN]

Originally Posted by thinking

Installed a new front splitter from Maxton, the Street Pro V2. Unfortunately, I might have to remove it since I haven't been able to get it approved by TÜV yet. If I manage to get it registered, I'll definitely keep it because I love the way it looks.

I'm kind of afraid to ask... A front lip requires 'certifying' from some government body? Is there anything in Germany that doesn't require red-tape?

[LAGWAGN]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Car modifications are serious things. You don’t want to share the highway with a car doing 300km/h next to you with the modifications we see around here (imagine a super cambered whatever that’s called JDM car).

I for one like that they have it. Driving is taken seriously in Germany. It’s a complete joke here.

While I completely agree with your final assertion, I’m not sure how I feel about regulation to that level. Frogs in a pot and all that…

Edit: Don’t want to derail this thread. I asked with sincerity even if I was a little snide.