What did you do to your M2 today? (G87 Edition)

AZG87 · 12-07-2023, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by yuzu

Valve controller install is extremely easy and you don't even know it's there. I thought the same about wanting to use the exhaust button but once it's synced to the buttons on the mirror it feels OEM.

Also would like to echo that it's shocking how loud it is with just a midpipe and valve controller. The cold start with the valves open is downright obnoxious

. I had it set to always start with the valves open for a while but quickly changed it just cause I feel like a nuisance sometimes. That all being said I absolutely LOVE how it turned out.

That is one thing about this setup that is fantastic. My last car, V8 Mustang with long tubes into 3" exhaust and Corsa Xtremes,cold starts were violently loud, wake up the block loud even backed in to the garage with garage door shut. This car even with the mid is super quiet at cold start with the valves closed. Don't get me wrong if you open the valves to soon before the rpms drop down it is surprisingly loud, but very controllable. Pull out of the neighborhood then open them up and you're good to go.

yuzu · 12-07-2023, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Geighty7

Excellent feedback on this. Which buttons on the mirrors does it connect to? The flip switch? Does it take away any functionality from moving your mirrors?

You sync the remote from the valve controller to the buttons underneath the rear view mirror, same as you would a garage door opener. There are 3. For me left is garage door, middle is valves open, right is valves closed

Geighty7 · 12-07-2023, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by yuzu

You sync the remote from the valve controller to the buttons underneath the rear view mirror, same as you would a garage door opener. There are 3. For me left is garage door, middle is valves open, right is valves closed

Sounds like this is something I need to order. Is the Dahler one the one to go with? Install pretty straight forward?

Baller · 12-07-2023, 06:01 PM

Yellow Motorsport+ DRL’s installed,
KIES carbon fibre strut brace and full SS Valvetronic system with controller installed.

two_three_two · 12-08-2023, 02:31 PM

ceramic coated yesterday.... if you have BSM you absolutely NEED to ceramic it. color looked too flat to me before, now it looks deep and the flake is very visible. detailer alerted me to some pre-delivery paint trouble spots i didnt know i had though :/

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yuzu · 12-08-2023, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Geighty7

Sounds like this is something I need to order. Is the Dahler one the one to go with? Install pretty straight forward?

Yeah I think they are all more or less the same. Lots of cheaper options (SST, IRL), some with slightly more functionality that may or may not be worth it. For me I just wanted to switch between 100% open and stock control. Based on what I looked at the Dahler unit also seems way more robust so I went with it. No complaints

DarkNight707 · 12-08-2023, 06:00 PM

Replaced f/b roundels with IND black painted ones.

Newgenbimmer · 12-08-2023, 06:36 PM

Turned out pretty good. 35 percent ceramic tint on windows except front and the IRL Single Mids and Valve Controller can be ultra quiet and extra rowdy with a push of a button.

M2GTI · 12-08-2023, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkNight707

Replaced f/b roundels with IND black painted ones.

Nice! Did you have to call IND to order those? I’ve seen on their website that they are temporarily unavailable.

J-RO · 12-08-2023, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by M2GTI

Nice! Did you have to call IND to order those? I’ve seen on their website that they are temporarily unavailable.

They were available last week. I think they release some on Tuesday mornings.

DarkNight707 · 12-08-2023, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by M2GTI

Nice! Did you have to call IND to order those? I’ve seen on their website that they are temporarily unavailable.

Yeah, they were. Now you can order online but there is a disclaimer on availabilities.

J-RO · 12-08-2023, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkNight707

Yeah, they were. Now you can order online but there is a disclaimer on availabilities.

I ordered Tuesday morning and they are scheduled to be delivered next week.

stashstein · 12-09-2023, 03:52 PM

Please enjoy some terrible post bath pictures 😛

J-RO · 12-09-2023, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkNight707

Replaced f/b roundels with IND black painted ones.

Was there adhesive on the back of the OEM one's? Thanks.

DarkNight707 · 12-09-2023, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by J-RO

Was there adhesive on the back of the OEM one's? Thanks.

Yes, both of them have adhesive tape. The one in the back has a wider stip which had to use a bit of heat to loosen up and pry up. Tape looked just like the replacements:

J-RO · 12-09-2023, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkNight707

Yes, both of them have adhesive tape. The one in the back has a wider stip which had to use a bit of heat to loosen up and pry up. Tape looked just like the replacements:

Thank you. Did you use a hair dryer, fishing line and pry tool?

Geighty7 · 12-09-2023, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Newgenbimmer

Turned out pretty good. 35 percent ceramic tint on windows except front and the IRL Single Mids and Valve Controller can be ultra quiet and extra rowdy with a push of a button.

How’s the single sound at low RPM?

DarkNight707 · 12-09-2023, 09:38 PM

[QUOTE=M2siast;30720000]Your nail polish is exactly like mine!

Nah… dont believe you. Prove it!

DarkNight707 · 12-09-2023, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by J-RO

Thank you. Did you use a hair dryer, fishing line and pry tool?

Yeah, the hair dryer and pry tool. No fishing line, the badge is sunken and the line is not the best tool (at least for me). Cover the area around (and badge) with blue tape, then heat it up a bit, and press the thin section of the pry tool under the badge pushing the warmed adhesive. It took some strenght to get under the badge. The front one is super easy, just pry from the lower end, I used a microfiber to protect the paint on this one. It popped up fast. Good luck!

M2BOT · 12-09-2023, 10:02 PM

Washed and ceramic coated it, then I installed a permanent quick disconnect battery tender under the hood.

Tried finding a way to program the no dazzle headlights with Bimmercode but couldn’t figure it out.

Installed a mirror tap for my Uniden R8 I just bought too!

J-RO · 12-09-2023, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkNight707

Yeah, the hair dryer and pry tool. No fishing line, the badge is sunken and the line is not the best tool (at least for me). Cover the area around (and badge) with blue tape, then heat it up a bit, and press the thin section of the pry tool under the badge pushing the warmed adhesive. It took some strenght to get under the badge. The front one is super easy, just pry from the lower end, I used a microfiber to protect the paint on this one. It popped up fast. Good luck!

Thank you.

Alpine* · 12-09-2023, 10:49 PM

Also replaced all factory roundels with RIGAKIT 3D mono coloured badges.

High quality product, recommended.

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