[mvalentini]

Hey everyone,

Delivery Day!

I thought I'd share my journey with my G42. This build thread will be updated as new parts arrive and modifications continue throughout my ownership.

I'm coming from a 2020 BMW M2 Competition and even with only 220km on this car, it feels just as special.

Specs:

2023 BMW M240i Xdrive
Portimao Blue Metallic
Black Sensatec
ZMC - Premium Enhanced Package
ZPZ - M Sport Pro Package
2VF - Adaptive M Suspension
4LN - Aluminum Rhombicle Trim
43A - Illuminated M Highlighters
893M Wheels

Delivery Day - most people want to pick up their new car all clean.... Not me - I requested for it to not be touched, detailed or have any shipping wrap/packing removed.


Something about getting to unwrap it yourself. I've done this for my last 3 new cars (MK7 Golf R, 8V Audi RS3, M2 Comp)

First wash in -2 degrees Cel weather

Then off to get my winter tires installed the next day on the OEM 893M wheels.

[HawksG42]

I’ve never heard of anyone doing this but now I want to!!

[apez]

Blue isn't usually my favorite color, but damn that looks good!

[Saturns]

Congrats buddy!!!!!
Car looks fantastic.
I asked my sales guy too not to wash the car. Black is the worse for swirls. And no front plate either. Have to figure out if velcro or Sto N Go plate.
Can't wait for my delivery day tomorrow. Then its off to tires and wheel shop. And then immediately to detailer for full detail. PPF install, windshield protection install, tints. some glossy and CF goodies installs....

[cannockwolf]

looks niiiice

[mvalentini]

Originally Posted by Saturns

Congrats buddy!!!!!
Car looks fantastic.
I asked my sales guy too not to wash the car. Black is the worse for swirls. And no front plate either. Have to figure out if velcro or Sto N Go plate.
Can't wait for my delivery day tomorrow. Then its off to tires and wheel shop. And then immediately to detailer for full detail. PPF install, windshield protection install, tints. some glossy and CF goodies installs....

Thanks man!! Can't wait to see yours after PFF and the CF goodies installed

[mvalentini]

Originally Posted by cannockwolf

looks niiiice

Appreciate it! Yours is looking amazing!!

[mvalentini]

Always nice when this arrives after a 3 month wait!! Can it be spring already..

Forged Wheel's... Pictures to follow

[Zero7]

Stop being a tease and put up the pictures already

[mvalentini]

Teaser.....

I'm very happy with how the finish turned out! It's going to look great on Portimao Blue

[BG42]

Those look sick cant wait to see them on the car.

[FLURP]

I am looking at a set of Anthracite VMR V802's for mine, but I also like these...what brand are they?

Also, I see you are in ATL....me too.

[G42UPRA]

Are your new wheels the same dimensions as the stock ones or are you adjusting the setup?

[mvalentini]

Originally Posted by FLURP

I am looking at a set of Anthracite VMR V802's for mine, but I also like these...what brand are they?

Also, I see you are in ATL....me too.

I'm located in Canada.. This set is one of the launch wheels for a new forged wheel brand called Evolve Forged.

I'm sure you'll see more detail on these this spring.

[mvalentini]

Originally Posted by meshuggah

Are your new wheels the same dimensions as the stock ones or are you adjusting the setup?

I had these custom made to the specs I wanted. From a company called Evolve Forged.

Specs:

Evolve Forged EF-2

19x9 ET20 Front
19x10 ET30 Rear

Cannot wait to get these on the car in a few months. I'll post more pics of these soon

[Coconut]

What size tires you thinking? Maybe 255/35-19, 285/30-19? That is what Apex Wheels recommends for xDrive.

[mvalentini]

Originally Posted by Coconut

What size tires you thinking? Maybe 255/35-19, 285/30-19? That is what Apex Wheels recommends for xDrive.

Ideally I wanted to go 255/35/19 & 285/30/19 but I have the stock 245/35/19 & 255/35/19 PS4S that came on the 893M wheels sitting in my basement.

I may just run those for now since they are brand new.

[Coconut]

That what Jack @ AutoID did on his matte black wrapped shop car. If you looked at the pics or YouTube videos, those stock tires are super stretched, they actually look comical. It will work though.

[mvalentini]

Alright everyone finally had the tires mounted on the wheels... Once I washed and decontaminated I coated them with GYEON Rim.

They look incredible against Portimao Blue.

Specs since everyone asks:

Evolve Forged EF-2

Front: 19x9 ET20 - 245/35/19
Rear: 19x10 ET30 - 255/35/19

Amazing amount of concavity to the wheel and tons of caliper clearance all around. No spaces needed - perfect fitment, just needs a slight drop.