M5CS inspired G42 230i

G30 B58 · 09-06-2023, 12:50 PM

I'm just here to give you props for tracking the car.

GOLFFRR · 09-06-2023, 12:58 PM

dig it!

nicely done

simontemplar90 · 09-06-2023, 01:00 PM

And I thought I had it made at 17 with my 1989 GMC Jimmy 😎 great work man, looks fantastic.

///M TOWN · 09-06-2023, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

and deep pockets to fund the mods and pay the insurance premiums!!!

Trust funds are rampant

Looking great…

440i6MT · 09-06-2023, 02:40 PM

As someone who knows (doesn't believe, knows) BMW has lost their way... this is a fantastic build and shows off the shady potential aesthetically. Big ups, keep it up!

JustChris · 09-06-2023, 02:46 PM

Great spec 👌🏻

jackaleyess · 09-06-2023, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

and deep pockets to fund the mods and pay the insurance premiums!!!

Rich parents from Taiwan. If they can afford something nicer in Taiwan, a 230i is just a loose change for them in Aussie.

TEGRITY · 09-06-2023, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

and deep pockets to fund the mods and pay the insurance premiums!!!

Yes, welcome to the rich kids of AUS from Asian backgrounds also considering the insane car prices. Haha

///M TOWN · 09-06-2023, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TEGRITY

Yes, welcome to the rich kids of AUS from Asian backgrounds also considering the insane car prices. Haha

I’m more impressed when a person works their ass off in life and easily buys things by their own efforts

jri_21 · 09-06-2023, 09:06 PM

Nicely done, young man!!!
You DO have a bright future ahead of you amongst us, bimmerheads. 😉

TEGRITY · 09-06-2023, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

I’m more impressed when a person works their ass off in life and easily buys things by their own efforts

Yes, of course. Proud that I belong to this bucket!

MT6 · 09-06-2023, 11:20 PM

Good job your BMW looks great enjoy

MNoob · 09-07-2023, 01:03 AM

We’ll done

helmet91 · 09-07-2023, 08:18 AM

Who makes that CF radiator shroud?

Is it Auto Technic because yours looks shiny and the description for the Auto Technic shroud says it's dry CF.

I really want something to match my Dinan intake and engine cover which are glossy.

MNoob · 09-07-2023, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by helmet91

Who makes that CF radiator shroud?

Is it Auto Technic because yours looks shiny and the description for the Auto Technic shroud says it's dry CF.

I really want something to match my Dinan intake and engine cover which are glossy.

I don’t think dry means matte. I think that refers to the type of carbon fiber layup process.

helmet91 · 09-07-2023, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MNoob

I don’t think dry means matte. I think that refers to the type of carbon fiber layup process.

I was wondering about that…

Okay, so - in person, is this shroud matte or glossy?

Alonso085 · 09-07-2023, 12:18 PM

Very nice car for such a young person, well done. Just back from a month long holiday in Australia, the country and the cars being driven around are amazing

Lady Jane · 09-07-2023, 01:23 PM

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Hi everyone, I'm 17 years old from Australia, I've spent my time during the period of holding my learners license building and modifying my G42 230i myself, right now I would say it is at its peak with most mods I could get except a tune, here are some photos, hope you enjoy

You did a great job young man.

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NotSharocks · 09-07-2023, 03:44 PM

Awaiting the S63 motor swap OP.

You already got this far and the G87 is just far too ugly.

Send it!

handsomdave · 09-07-2023, 10:01 PM

it’s time to upgrade to a third spoiler!

all jokes aside, that’s a clean vehicle.
great “first car”.

hope you continue your passion for years to come.

FotiosF90M5 · 09-08-2023, 03:12 AM

I love the look, very nice!

aaronchouuu · 10-02-2023, 09:47 PM

it is gloss CF, I'm pretty sure the term "dry CF" is the process the CF is made

09-06-2023, 12:50 PM	#23
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09-06-2023, 12:58 PM	#24
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09-06-2023, 01:00 PM	#25
simontemplar90 Private First Class 53 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M340i Join Date: May 2022 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (1)	And I thought I had it made at 17 with my 1989 GMC Jimmy 😎 great work man, looks fantastic.
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09-06-2023, 02:40 PM	#27
440i6MT Brother 824 Rep 665 Posts Drives: 2017 440i, soon E60 M5 Manual Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	As someone who knows (doesn't believe, knows) BMW has lost their way... this is a fantastic build and shows off the shady potential aesthetically. Big ups, keep it up!
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09-06-2023, 02:46 PM	#28
JustChris General 17673 Rep 25,240 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Great spec 👌🏻 __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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09-06-2023, 09:06 PM	#32
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09-06-2023, 11:20 PM	#34
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09-07-2023, 08:18 AM	#36
helmet91 Captain 380 Rep 678 Posts Drives: BMW G20 330i X-Drive M-Sport Join Date: May 2020 Location: NL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 (G20) BMW 330i ... [10.00]	Who makes that CF radiator shroud? Is it Auto Technic because yours looks shiny and the description for the Auto Technic shroud says it's dry CF. I really want something to match my Dinan intake and engine cover which are glossy.
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09-07-2023, 12:18 PM	#39
Alonso085 Enlisted Member 252 Rep 48 Posts Drives: E31 840ci / E92 325i/ i3 / E36 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Very nice car for such a young person, well done. Just back from a month long holiday in Australia, the country and the cars being driven around are amazing
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09-07-2023, 03:44 PM	#41
NotSharocks First Lieutenant 917 Rep 301 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Awaiting the S63 motor swap OP. You already got this far and the G87 is just far too ugly. Send it! __________________ 23 A91-MT CULG, 04 M3 Carbon Black/Cinnamon 6MT, 05 M3 Interlagos Blue/Black 6MT Dinan S3-R, 00 M5 Royal Red/Extended Caramel, 00 Z3M Coupe Cosmos Black/Dark Gray/Black, 04 X5 Toledo Blue/Sand Beige 6MT
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09-07-2023, 10:01 PM	#42
handsomdave Private First Class 190 Rep 158 Posts Drives: m4 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: los angeles iTrader: (2)	it’s time to upgrade to a third spoiler! all jokes aside, that’s a clean vehicle. great “first car”. hope you continue your passion for years to come. __________________ bsm m4.
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09-08-2023, 03:12 AM	#43
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10-02-2023, 09:47 PM	#44
aaronchouuu New Member 96 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW G42 230i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	it is gloss CF, I'm pretty sure the term "dry CF" is the process the CF is made
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