[JMcLellan]

Originally Posted by Mr.McNutty

Thank you! I’m quite pleased with the result. I have full ppf and I’d recommend looking into that if it fits your budget.

MP HAS is set to the default 10mm drop (as far as I know, since it didn’t come with paperwork) and I do not have any spacers installed.

I want to do PPF but not sure the budget will allow for full coverage. Might just do the most vulnerable areas when i get the window tint done. I might also have to budget for winter tires depending when I receive the car. And then there is the ever growing list of other mods that I will want.

Yeah, the drop and stance looks good. If that is the 10mm drop, and then if you wanted to add spacers that would look complete in my opinion. Someone else on here (RonsE92??) has the HAS kit set to the max drop with spacers and looks really good too. Guess it's hard to go wrong with the HAS kit.

[DriveWithDray]

HRE wheels arrived today! Installing Friday along with exhaust!
20x10 front and 21x11 rear

[Mr.McNutty]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

I want to do PPF but not sure the budget will allow for full coverage. Might just do the most vulnerable areas when i get the window tint done. I might also have to budget for winter tires depending when I receive the car. And then there is the ever growing list of other mods that I will want.

Yeah, the drop and stance looks good. If that is the 10mm drop, and then if you wanted to add spacers that would look complete in my opinion. Someone else on here (RonsE92??) has the HAS kit set to the max drop with spacers and looks really good too. Guess it's hard to go wrong with the HAS kit.

I’d go for the ppf at the expense of postponing other mods, but that’s just me. Seeing my 135i in the sun is all it took to convince me to get the full ppf since I can’t stand chips and swirls.

You definitely can’t go wrong with the HAS. I’m considering spacers but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Don’t think I’ll go any lower than the 10mm drop since I don’t want to make my life any more difficult when it comes to speed bumps and driveways.

[JG13]

Originally Posted by Mr.McNutty

I’d go for the ppf at the expense of postponing other mods, but that’s just me. Seeing my 135i in the sun is all it took to convince me to get the full ppf since I can’t stand chips and swirls.

You definitely can’t go wrong with the HAS. I’m considering spacers but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Don’t think I’ll go any lower than the 10mm drop since I don’t want to make my life any more difficult when it comes to speed bumps and driveways.

This was my thought process. I spent a ton on full on PPF.

But I plan on keeping this car for a very very long time and now I'm not worried about scratches, swirls or chips on the black paint. The car is amazing in it's stock form and I can start to mod it next year as budget allows.

KW HAS and spacers will be the first expensive mod, then maybe exhaust.

[M2 CCO]

Originally Posted by DriveWithDray

HRE wheels arrived today! Installing Friday along with exhaust!
20x10 front and 21x11 rear

I’m digging your vision for these on your white exterior! Which exhaust did you opt for?

[DriveWithDray]

Originally Posted by M2 CCO

I’m digging your vision for these on your white exterior! Which exhaust did you opt for?

Ah thank you!!

M.A.D (mastery of art and design)sent me a free exhaust.
They’re a newer company but they have some nice setups for m3 that I’ve heard.
Axel back and single mid pipe is the setup I think!

I don’t want to tune or be too annoying, so we kept the cats/downpipes

[stashstein]

Originally Posted by DriveWithDray

HRE wheels arrived today! Installing Friday along with exhaust!
20x10 front and 21x11 rear

Those are gorgeous but I had a visceral reaction thinking about cleaning them 😂

[M2 CCO]

Originally Posted by DriveWithDray

Ah thank you!!

M.A.D (mastery of art and design)sent me a free exhaust.
They’re a newer company but they have some nice setups for m3 that I’ve heard.
Axel back and single mid pipe is the setup I think!

I don’t want to tune or be too annoying, so we kept the cats/downpipes

Scored on the exhaust! That’s cool they hooked you up like that! Be interested to hear it for sure!

I’m still on the search for an exhaust and just rocking the AA EL midpipe for now.

[Geighty7]

Originally Posted by DriveWithDray

HRE wheels arrived today! Installing Friday along with exhaust!
20x10 front and 21x11 rear

Originally Posted by JG13

This was my thought process. I spent a ton on full on PPF.

But I plan on keeping this car for a very very long time and now I'm not worried about scratches, swirls or chips on the black paint. The car is amazing in it's stock form and I can start to mod it next year as budget allows.

KW HAS and spacers will be the first expensive mod, then maybe exhaust.

My KW’s go on next Thursday- contemplating spacers in the mean time while I decide which wheel route to go. I almost pulled the trigger on AST but my gut said KW.

[AZG87]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

I want to do PPF but not sure the budget will allow for full coverage. Might just do the most vulnerable areas when i get the window tint done. I might also have to budget for winter tires depending when I receive the car. And then there is the ever growing list of other mods that I will want.

Yeah, the drop and stance looks good. If that is the 10mm drop, and then if you wanted to add spacers that would look complete in my opinion. Someone else on here (RonsE92??) has the HAS kit set to the max drop with spacers and looks really good too. Guess it's hard to go wrong with the HAS kit.

MP HAS 10mm drop with super conservative 12mm spacers square until light weight wheels go on. Could definitely be more flush but its not bad for a temp fix.

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by AZG87

Been a couple weeks now with the AA EL mid on. Oem dp and ab. Definitely wakes her up. Actually better than expecting for just a mid upgrade, especially rowdy in engine sport plus and trans d3. I find myself even closing the valves on occasion in crowded parking lots to avoid scaring small children on the decel lol.

Might make small children tougher. They could probably use it.

[JMcLellan]

Originally Posted by AZG87

MP HAS 10mm drop with super conservative 12mm spacers square until light weight wheels go on. Could definitely be more flush but its not bad for a temp fix.

Looks great! Crazy what a small drop and spacers can do.

[Trogster]

A small addition...but it adds that certain "je ne sais quoi" the car was begging for.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Trogster

A small addition...but it adds that certain "je ne sais quoi" the car was begging for.

That looks like a nasty gap on the back side of the cover. Unless its an optical illusion, that is a sure fire way to have issues with holding water and dirt/debris.

[Trogster]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

That looks like a nasty gap on the back side of the cover. Unless its an optical illusion, that is a sure fire way to have issues with holding water and dirt/debris.

It's yet to be secured in place.... will apply the adhesive when it warms up a bit.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Trogster

It's yet to be secured in place.... will apply the adhesive when it warms up a bit.

Gotcha...make sure the stock fin is cleaned well (in same manner for installing a spoiler) so it properly adheres.

[Trogster]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Gotcha...make sure the stock fin is cleaned well (in same manner for installing a spoiler) so it properly adheres.

I'm thinking of ditching the supplied 3M double sided tape and secure with a high grade silicone.

Any thoughts on this approach?

[JABCAT]

Carbon fiber vent surround trim & key holder.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Trogster

I'm thinking of ditching the supplied 3M double sided tape and secure with a high grade silicone.

Any thoughts on this approach?

Guess I should bring this up (before it may be too late)...is that cap made of real carbon fiber? If so, be aware it can cause radio/satellite interface. BMW M Performance makes a cf look alike but uts not actual cf. Might want to do some research before adhering.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1931534

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1665977

https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1609806

[Trogster]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Guess I should bring this up (before it may be too late)...is that cap made of real carbon fiber? If so, be aware it can cause radio/satellite interface. BMW M Performance makes a cf look alike but uts not actual cf. Might want to do some research before adhering.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1931534

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1665977

https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1609806

They Vendor did state that there may be XM reception degradation, but no ill effects during my testing.

[Rx-7ames]

Originally Posted by Geighty7

-Awron CANflap smart controller (in-cab exhaust button works with this)
I figure maximize my mid pipe with the flap mechanism- I am going with Awron and letting EAS do the install since they are specialists. Reason being is I want the exhaust button to still work in car and not have Bluetooth device or pair to my garage openers.

This is the first I've heard of this thanks for sharing! This seems to be the best option so far.

[k-m2-j442]

Car is in for tint and ppf. Tint was done, still have to do ppf