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

Detailers Domain · 05-27-2023, 09:13 PM

in the wash bay! finally getting prepped for full car PPF.

Tenac · 05-28-2023, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Just another 300 miles under my belt and hundreds of bugs sacrificed to the cause.

I would expect many of us to really see the dirty end of this stick........... Love seeing the cars used not packed up and put away,.....

StickyPickle · 05-28-2023, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Just another 300 miles under my belt and hundreds of bugs sacrificed to the cause.

So many lives lost but it was for a worthy cause

StickyPickle · 05-28-2023, 11:22 AM

Mine finally showed up at the dealership late yesterday but of course the earliest I can pick it up is on Tuesday because of the holiday. Also won the tire lottery lol, can’t wait!

M_Power Rob · 05-28-2023, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by StickyPickle

Mine finally showed up at the dealership late yesterday but of course the earliest I can pick it up is on Tuesday because of the holiday. Also won the tire lottery lol, can’t wait!

Port installed inlets.

Please tell me that is BG.

StickyPickle · 05-28-2023, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Port installed inlets.

Please tell me that is BG.

Yup, keeping it that way for now and thinking about getting an Autoflex wrap or something at some point.

ourlee · 05-28-2023, 12:54 PM

LOVE the inlets. What did they cost installed?

JustinHEMI · 05-28-2023, 01:53 PM

Just a fresh cleaning after that mess above!!! This is about the extent of "what did you do to your M2 today" since I'm pretty much done with it until someone comes out with a carbon lip I like. Miles and cleaning.

Tag · 05-28-2023, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Just a fresh cleaning after that mess above!!! This is about the extent of "what did you do to your M2 today" since I'm pretty much done with it until someone comes out with a carbon lip I like. Miles and cleaning.

Looking good! Needs some tire dressing though.

JustinHEMI · 05-28-2023, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Looking good! Needs some tire dressing though.

Ugh yeah but I don't do dressing anymore. I hate how it splatters down the side. No matter what *I* do. I'm sure others are better at it than I am.

StickyPickle · 05-28-2023, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ourlee

LOVE the inlets. What did they cost installed?

$1,045

Tag · 05-28-2023, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Ugh yeah but I don't do dressing anymore. I hate how it splatters down the side. No matter what *I* do. I'm sure others are better at it than I am.

I use Chemical Guys VRP, love the stuff. I like it because it last long and you can vary the finish depending on how wet you put it on. I let it sit a while after applying so that it fully absorbs into the rubber and conditions the tire to avoid any splattering. It's the icing on the cake of a clean car IMO.

AlpineBoost · 05-28-2023, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Ugh yeah but I don't do dressing anymore. I hate how it splatters down the side. No matter what *I* do. I'm sure others are better at it than I am.

Even with using swipes or something similar? For me the products I've tried haven't been as important as the application. I make it the very last thing - apply, roll to rotate 180, apply, and then put her in the garage to let whatever I used "dry".

Tag · 05-28-2023, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineBoost

Even with using swipes or something similar? For me the products I've tried haven't been as important as the application. I make it the very last thing - apply, roll to rotate 180, apply, and then put her in the garage to let whatever I used "dry".

I've never used swipes. Have you ever used foam applicators? I found that to be the cleanest way to put on dressing and also the most economical use of product. I got these CG ones several years ago and still use them to this day. They were pretty big, so I cut them in half and ended up with four.

AlpineBoost · 05-28-2023, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

I use Chemical Guys VRP, love the stuff. I like it because it last long and you can vary the finish depending on how wet you put it on. I let it sit a while after applying so that it fully absorbs into the rubber and conditions the tire to avoid any splattering. It's the icing on the cake of a clean car IMO.

I'll have to try VRP next. I've honestly never paid much attention to how long the stuff I use lasts but that's also pretty important. A good tire shine definitely completes the look for me as well

AlpineBoost · 05-28-2023, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

I've never used swipes. Have you ever used foam applicators? I found that to be the cleanest way to put on dressing and also the most economical use of product. I got these CG ones several years ago and still use them to this day. They were pretty big, so I cut them in half and ended up with four.

Nice, I'll check those out as well. You can never have too many auto care products

I've been using these or something similar for a really long time. Eventually they break down and fall apart, and certain products seem to accelerate that, but I've always been happy with the results.

I think this is officially the tire shine thread now

Tag · 05-28-2023, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineBoost

I think this is officially the tire shine thread now

Game · 05-28-2023, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by StickyPickle

Mine finally showed up at the dealership late yesterday but of course the earliest I can pick it up is on Tuesday because of the holiday. Also won the tire lottery lol, can’t wait!

At least yours came in! Mine was supposed to yesterday and the bum driver didn’t show. Hoping I got some Michelins too.

StickyPickle · 05-28-2023, 03:21 PM

Nothing grinds my gears more than seeing dirty/brown wheels and especially tires lol

Slick1984 · 05-28-2023, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Just another 300 miles under my belt and hundreds of bugs sacrificed to the cause.

exactly why i’m getting ceramic day 1!!

StickyPickle · 05-28-2023, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

At least yours came in! Mine was supposed to yesterday and the bum driver didn’t show. Hoping I got some Michelins too.

Dang that sucks. I know it’s been said many times on here but it’s very true that it looks much better irl than seeing it in pics. These camera phones have a very weird way of not truly representing the overall shape and angles of the car, I love how aggressive it looks.

StickyPickle · 05-28-2023, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rk95

My SA keeps telling me he doesn’t have the M perf parts list. I’m status 150 (which is still at ordered received I believe). When can I add these inlets? Does it need to be before it changes? I would really prefer to have these port installed.

If I’m not mistaken, you can add port installed items after status 150. I think it’s factory options you can’t add when it goes to status 150.

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