[BokTroy]

Originally Posted by 40 Cylinders

Here is a list of mods & original order specs..
As ordered : BSM, manual, stock wheels, std seats w/blue stitching
M-Performance: HAS, Steering wheel Pro, Arm Rest, Flr Mats
M-P C/F: Roof, Mirror Caps, Antenna, Door Sills, Rear Diffuser, Rear Bumper Attachments, Air Inlets, Interior Trim
Mods: Orafol 932M wrap, Apex VS-5RS wheels, Millway Trust Bearings
AReeve Stage 2 Tune, Autoid/TRE Rear Spoiler & Frt Grille,
Unit17 Front Spoiler Lip, F87 Shift Knob w/custom boot, Rear seats covered w/alcantara w/ BMW tri-color stitching and TRE C/F rear cover, door M2 light projectile,

Seat back looks sick, how easy/hard to swap them? I saw some video on YT for a M3 swap that seems to be straightforward. Just wondering if M2’s latch mechanism is making it more challenging.

[JABCAT]

Installed the gloss black CSL-style grille from AutoID & the black M2 grille emblem from IND. The most difficult part was getting the oem grille out and the new grille in. Removing/reinstalling the front fascia was very easy. I like this grille much better than the oem. I had the grille covered with Xpel before install.

Here's the tools needed and pics.

Jack & Jack stands
17mm socket to remove wheel bolts
10 mm socket
8 mm socket
T-30 bit
Plastic trim tool.

1. Jack up the front, place on jack stands, & remove the wheels.

2. Remove (13) 10 mm screws holding the front fender liner in place (both sides). Remove front fender liner.

3. Unplug parking sensor (both sides) & remove large wire harness passenger side only.

4. Remove (10) 10 mm screws & (8) plastic push pins from bottom of the fascia.

5. Pop hood & remove weather stripping.

6. Remove (4) plastic push pins along top edge of fascia & remove plastic trim piece.

7. Remove (10) T-30 screws along top of fascia.

8. Carefully remove front fascia.

9. Remove oem grille from inside front fascia. I used the plastic trim tool to lift up on the black tab at each slot and my other hand to press down on the red tabs. I wasn't pulling with enough force initially for fear of breaking the tabs. Finally, out of frustration, I started using more force and was able to work each tab out.

10. Install new grilles over the tabs in the fascia. The fitment of the AutoID grille could be a little better. The slots that the tabs need to go through were a little too narrow, so it took a good bit of force to get the grilles seated correctly.

11. Re-install front fascia.

12. Admire your new grille.

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by JABCAT

Installed the gloss black CSL-style grille from AutoID & the black M2 grille emblem from IND. The most difficult part was getting the oem grille out and the new grille in. Removing/reinstalling the front fascia was very easy. I like this grille much better than the oem. I had the grille covered with Xpel before install.

Here's the tools needed and pics.

Jack & Jack stands
17mm socket to remove wheel bolts
10 mm socket
8 mm socket
T-30 bit
Plastic trim tool.

1. Jack up the front, place on jack stands, & remove the wheels.

2. Remove (13) 10 mm screws holding the front fender liner in place (both sides). Remove front fender liner.

3. Unplug parking sensor (both sides) & remove large wire harness passenger side only.

4. Remove (10) 10 mm screws & (8) plastic push pins from bottom of the fascia.

5. Pop hood & remove weather stripping.

6. Remove (4) plastic push pins along top edge of fascia & remove plastic trim piece.

7. Remove (10) T-30 screws along top of fascia.

8. Carefully remove front fascia.

9. Remove oem grille from inside front fascia. I used the plastic trim tool to lift up on the black tab at each slot and my other hand to press down on the red tabs. I wasn't pulling with enough force initially for fear of breaking the tabs. Finally, out of frustration, I started using more force and was able to work each tab out.

10. Install new grilles over the tabs in the fascia. The fitment of the AutoID grille could be a little better. The slots that the tabs need to go through were a little too narrow, so it took a good bit of force to get the grilles seated correctly.

11. Re-install front fascia.

12. Admire your new grille.

Looks great. I applaud your energy.

[M2 CCO]

Originally Posted by JABCAT

Installed the gloss black CSL-style grille from AutoID & the black M2 grille emblem from IND. The most difficult part was getting the oem grille out and the new grille in. Removing/reinstalling the front fascia was very easy. I like this grille much better than the oem. I had the grille covered with Xpel before install.

Here's the tools needed and pics.

Jack & Jack stands
17mm socket to remove wheel bolts
10 mm socket
8 mm socket
T-30 bit
Plastic trim tool.

1. Jack up the front, place on jack stands, & remove the wheels.

2. Remove (13) 10 mm screws holding the front fender liner in place (both sides). Remove front fender liner.

3. Unplug parking sensor (both sides) & remove large wire harness passenger side only.

4. Remove (10) 10 mm screws & (8) plastic push pins from bottom of the fascia.

5. Pop hood & remove weather stripping.

6. Remove (4) plastic push pins along top edge of fascia & remove plastic trim piece.

7. Remove (10) T-30 screws along top of fascia.

8. Carefully remove front fascia.

9. Remove oem grille from inside front fascia. I used the plastic trim tool to lift up on the black tab at each slot and my other hand to press down on the red tabs. I wasn't pulling with enough force initially for fear of breaking the tabs. Finally, out of frustration, I started using more force and was able to work each tab out.

10. Install new grilles over the tabs in the fascia. The fitment of the AutoID grille could be a little better. The slots that the tabs need to go through were a little too narrow, so it took a good [...]

Well done! Looks great!

[xtougher]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

I wanted to see under the car just in case there was damage needing attention. The metal piece tore through the plastic/felt underbody guard and I wanted that patched up to prevent debris and moisture from getting in.

Got it. Looks like you dodged a bigger issue for sure!

[M2Jorge]

Added M fender badges in black from iND, subtle touch that looks tasteful imo

[morley7x]

Where did you get the shift knob and boot?
Did you go through IND?

Originally Posted by 40 Cylinders

Here is a list of mods & original order specs..
As ordered : BSM, manual, stock wheels, std seats w/blue stitching
M-Performance: HAS, Steering wheel Pro, Arm Rest, Flr Mats
M-P C/F: Roof, Mirror Caps, Antenna, Door Sills, Rear Diffuser, Rear Bumper Attachments, Air Inlets, Interior Trim
Mods: Orafol 932M wrap, Apex VS-5RS wheels, Millway Trust Bearings
AReeve Stage 2 Tune, Autoid/TRE Rear Spoiler & Frt Grille,
Unit17 Front Spoiler Lip, F87 Shift Knob w/custom boot, Rear seats covered w/alcantara w/ BMW tri-color stitching and TRE C/F rear cover, door M2 light projectile,

[xtougher]

Got the windows tinted today!

First pic is pre-tint, for comparison.

Not the best pics for just showing tint, but oh well.

Also, ended up tinting the windshield for the first time. I'll see if I end up liking that decision after the next several months. I'm thinking I will.

[M2Jorge]

Before and after of some engine bay mods

[Baller]

What strut brace are using? My OEM doesn't look like that.
Is it one piece?

[M2Jorge]

Originally Posted by Baller

What strut brace are using? My OEM doesn't look like that.
Is it one piece?

Oem 3 piece

[Baller]

Originally Posted by M2Jorge

Oem 3 piece

3? My oem is a 2 piece and looks heavier lol
Haven't seen them before, are they aluminum?

[M2Jorge]

Originally Posted by Baller

3? My oem is a 2 piece and looks heavier lol
Haven't seen them before, are they aluminum?

You’re right it’s 2 pieces, we have the same thing my mistake

[ScottyRyan2019]

Installed my ( RW Carbon ) RW Carbon M2 DTM Trunk Spoiler today. I ordered it with the tape so installing the tape on the spoiler was an easy extra step. The biggest PITA was removing all of the adhesive from the factory spoiler ( and it was a lot! ). Otherwise it's a fairly straight forward and easy install. The quality of the spoiler is excellent and their pricing and shipping are very reasonable. 👍

[JMcLellan]

Originally Posted by ScottyRyan2019

Installed my ( RW Carbon ) RW Carbon M2 DTM Trunk Spoiler today. I ordered it with the tape so installing the tape on the spoiler was an easy extra step. The biggest PITA was removing all of the adhesive from the factory spoiler ( and it was a lot! ). Otherwise it's a fairly straight forward and easy install. The quality of the spoiler is excellent and their pricing and shipping are very reasonable. 👍

Nice. That looks really good and a nice contrast with the white.

[MineralGreyMetallic]

Originally Posted by ScottyRyan2019

Installed my ( RW Carbon ) RW Carbon M2 DTM Trunk Spoiler today. I ordered it with the tape so installing the tape on the spoiler was an easy extra step. The biggest PITA was removing all of the adhesive from the factory spoiler ( and it was a lot! ). Otherwise it's a fairly straight forward and easy install. The quality of the spoiler is excellent and their pricing and shipping are very reasonable. 👍

Tastefully done.

[JABCAT]

Originally Posted by ScottyRyan2019

Installed my ( RW Carbon ) RW Carbon M2 DTM Trunk Spoiler today. I ordered it with the tape so installing the tape on the spoiler was an easy extra step. The biggest PITA was removing all of the adhesive from the factory spoiler ( and it was a lot! ). Otherwise it's a fairly straight forward and easy install. The quality of the spoiler is excellent and their pricing and shipping are very reasonable. 👍

Looks good. I may bite the bullet and buy one of these cheap cf spoilers and have it painted since nobody is offering painted spoilers currently.

[DLav8r]

Originally Posted by ScottyRyan2019

Had Xpel Prime XR Nano-Ceramic 20% tint installed today. 👍

Looks great! Just when I thought I want to go with the black wheel option, your bi colors are making me rethink things.

[ScottyRyan2019]

Originally Posted by DLav8r

Looks great! Just when I thought I want to go with the black wheel option, your bi colors are making me rethink things.

Thank you. I bought this from dealer stock. Had I ordered it I'm not sure what wheel package I would have gone with. I have had all black wheels on my last several performance vehicles yet I really like the bi-color on this white car. Yet at the same time if I bought aftermarket wheels I'd probably go all black. LOL

[DLav8r]

Originally Posted by ScottyRyan2019

Thank you. I bought this from dealer stock. Had I ordered it I'm not sure what wheel package I would have gone with. I have had all black wheels on my last several performance vehicles yet I really like the bi-color on this white car. Yet at the same time if I bought aftermarket wheels I'd probably go all black. LOL

You sound like me ha. I'm all over the map on wheel and color choice. Both look great!

[Dbimmer]

Played with Bimmercode and activated Anti Dazzle. Also was going to disable ASD however it was already disabled?! I thought all came with it enabled from factory. Anyone had same experience?

[apez]

Put on 18F/15R then 15F/18R spacers. Looks great, 18 all around world probably look the best.

Unfortunately I am rubbing on the front at full lock in reverse with either setup - which is required for leaving the driveway! I am on MP HAS so I think this is probably just because of my snow tires. Trying to decide my next move... Do I wait and try again with the PS4S and only run spacers half the year? Or do I try some 12mm front spacers?