smithf32's Photo Journal & Build Thread - EBII 2014 428xi Coupe (updated 9/24/16)

smithf80 · 04-13-2015, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

I'm on my second set of DWS tires and absolutely love them, great choice!

Glad to hear you like yours! Thank you!

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Originally Posted by ROBNYC

hahaha I can def wait too, as a matter of fact I just dont want to see snow again

The new ones are coming out in May, DWS06 i believe they're called

Oh great, so in a month these new tires will be outdated... hmmm, who knew I should be following tire news

FSociety · 04-14-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by smithf32

Glad to hear you like yours! Thank you!
Oh great, so in a month these new tires will be outdated... hmmm, who knew I should be following tire news

LOL You're not outdated they just improving whats already out since its been 4yrs already so they wanted to fix certain quirks and make everything good just better according to what i read.
plus there's been complaints on the soft sidewall and they needed to improve on that, but it hasnt been an issue with me
i love how i was able to get home 94 miles on the turnpike with hard snow at up 75mph safely and in the rain puddles mean nothing

smithf80 · 04-20-2015, 08:02 PM

Well it was a fun weekend of detailing and modding at my house!:

My Jet Black trunk lip went on this weekend and I am loving the look, fitment is spot on. Great eBay deal purchased from the "spec-m" seller for $148.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181592085174...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Without further ado the pics:

It sits slightly to the left, like maybe an 1/16 or 1/8 of an inch, despite using tape to mark center. Either way doesn't bother me and it looks amazing. It compliments the diffuser really well.

With this I think the rear end mods are complete!

EDIT: Oh, almost forgot, had a little foam wash action the next day:

DG20 · 04-20-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by smithf32

Well it was a fun weekend of detailing and modding at my house!:

My Jet Black trunk lip went on this weekend and I am loving the look, fitment is spot on. Great eBay deal purchased from the "spec-m" seller for $148.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181592085174...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Without further ado the pics:

It sits slightly to the left, like maybe an 1/16 or 1/8 of an inch, despite using tape to mark center. Either way doesn't bother me and it looks amazing. It compliments the diffuser really well.

With this I think the rear end mods are complete!

EDIT: Oh, almost forgot, had a little foam wash action the next day:

Really nice! Does it sit left because of an installation error or a product error?

Livfast335 · 04-20-2015, 10:52 PM

Nice add-on. I see you like to work on the rear end of the car quite a bit...

I've been wanting to get a rear spoiler too, but not sure if I should get EB or Matte Black? My rims and my front grill are matte black.

MCL_F32 · 04-20-2015, 11:42 PM

Love the Clean set-up and feel you been getting GREAT deals on mods haha we should link up sometime for cars and coffee or something I'll love to see our F32 together. Also you can take a look at my KW V1 coilovers if that interests you because your looking into suspension.

smithf80 · 04-21-2015, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidRbibo

Really nice! Does it sit left because of an installation error or a product error?

Slight install error. We placed it on the trunk with no tape and centered it, then used painters tape to mark the edges so when we dropped it on it would be center.

Unfortunately since you need to hover it above the trunk before you drop it on, its sort of impossible to tell if its perfect at the edge of the painters tape. Either way, like I said, not all that noticeable but I'll snap some pics if I can.

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Originally Posted by Livfast335

Nice add-on. I see you like to work on the rear end of the car quite a bit...

I've been wanting to get a rear spoiler too, but not sure if I should get EB or Matte Black? My rims and my front grill are matte black.

Get matte black then! It will compliment them well

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Originally Posted by MCL_F32

Love the Clean set-up and feel you been getting GREAT deals on mods haha we should link up sometime for cars and coffee or something I'll love to see our F32 together. Also you can take a look at my KW V1 coilovers if that interests you because your looking into suspension.

Thank you! Sounds good to me, we'll get together sometime soon.

DG20 · 04-21-2015, 12:26 PM

Can you please take a picture of the top of the spoiler on the trunk?

Appreciate it

bahasad · 04-21-2015, 03:09 PM

what happened to the "limpmode" license plate scutt?

smithf80 · 04-21-2015, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bahasad

what happened to the "limpmode" license plate scutt?

Too many non BMW folk though it was a dick joke

smithf80 · 04-22-2015, 12:12 PM

A nice shot from yesterday morning.

smithf80 · 05-06-2015, 09:17 AM

Some pics from the weekend wash. I love detailing and bringing out the shine in even a light colored car!

smithf80 · 05-26-2015, 12:13 PM

I must admit there have been some updates I haven't shared, but firstly, take a look at this:

It's my little test of CarPro DLUX, which I am happy to say now coats all of my wheels. This stuff makes wheel cleaning incredibly easy.

tboooe · 05-26-2015, 12:25 PM

I am all over this! Will be buying some ASAP!

To be sure this is the DLUX by CQuartz?

smithf80 · 05-31-2015, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

I am all over this! Will be buying some ASAP!

To be sure this is the DLUX by CQuartz?

Its by CarPro.

glachhman2 · 09-03-2015, 06:44 AM

bump no more mods??

PRODIGAL KING · 09-07-2015, 02:08 PM

love it man looks great where did you get the gloss black spoiler? and if you liked those tires next time try the michelin pilot sports and also consider getting some gloss tips for you muffler. one more question though is your car lowered? looks good man

smithf80 · 09-07-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PRODIGAL KING

love it man looks great where did you get the gloss black spoiler? and if you liked those tires next time try the michelin pilot sports and also consider getting some gloss tips for you muffler. one more question though is your car lowered? looks good man

Thanks for the compliments!

The spoiler was from eBay, I've had great success with the Taiwan spoilers.

I know PSS are great but I don't have a winter set of rims so I need to keep all seasons, since I drive my car in the snow.

As for the muffler tips I would consider a different tip but it would kind of ruin the resale value of the M Performance exhaust I have, but no way you could know I have that since I haven't put it in the thread yet (I think).

PRODIGAL KING · 09-07-2015, 10:59 PM

Ahh yes your right my bad forgot about the weather I'm in Florida. Really ebay? What's the name of the spoiler?

PRODIGAL KING · 09-07-2015, 11:02 PM

Sorry just read that you already posted it thanks

glachhman2 · 09-07-2015, 11:18 PM

OP ran out of money

FSociety · 09-21-2015, 11:22 PM

Any info on how the 435 Exhaust conversion went ? what modification had to be done?
I am thinking of getting a Remux axle-back exhaust for N55 to convert to my N20 F25

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smithf80 Major General 2804 Rep 5,316 Posts Drives: G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G20 330i [9.00] 2018 F80 M3 [9.75]	Well it was a fun weekend of detailing and modding at my house!: My Jet Black trunk lip went on this weekend and I am loving the look, fitment is spot on. Great eBay deal purchased from the "spec-m" seller for $148. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181592085174...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Without further ado the pics: It sits slightly to the left, like maybe an 1/16 or 1/8 of an inch, despite using tape to mark center. Either way doesn't bother me and it looks amazing. It compliments the diffuser really well. With this I think the rear end mods are complete! EDIT: Oh, almost forgot, had a little foam wash action the next day: __________________ Scott, Partner Insight Automotive Consulting Click HERE for all discounted BMW New Car Pricing Click HERE for all BMW In Stock Inventory Specials Call/Text: 516-416-5481 Email: scott@insightautoconsulting.com Last edited by smithf80; 04-20-2015 at 08:21 PM..
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Livfast335 Lieutenant 175 Rep 514 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M340 X-Drive Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	Nice add-on. I see you like to work on the rear end of the car quite a bit... I've been wanting to get a rear spoiler too, but not sure if I should get EB or Matte Black? My rims and my front grill are matte black. __________________ 2022 BMW M340 X-Drive 2020 BMW X3 30i M-Package (retired) 2018 BMW 440i X-Drive Gran Coupe l Premium Enhanced Package l M-Performance Package + M-Performance Pack 2 (retired) 2013 BMW 335i X-Drive (retired)
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04-20-2015, 11:42 PM	#160
MCL_F32 Private First Class 9 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 428i X-Drive M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	Love the Clean set-up and feel you been getting GREAT deals on mods haha we should link up sometime for cars and coffee or something I'll love to see our F32 together. Also you can take a look at my KW V1 coilovers if that interests you because your looking into suspension.
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04-21-2015, 12:26 PM	#162
DG20 Lieutenant Colonel 967 Rep 1,771 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	Can you please take a picture of the top of the spoiler on the trunk? Appreciate it __________________ Instagram: @dg_g20
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04-21-2015, 03:09 PM	#163
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04-22-2015, 12:12 PM	#165
smithf80 Major General 2804 Rep 5,316 Posts Drives: G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G20 330i [9.00] 2018 F80 M3 [9.75]	A nice shot from yesterday morning. Attached Images __________________ Scott, Partner Insight Automotive Consulting Click HERE for all discounted BMW New Car Pricing Click HERE for all BMW In Stock Inventory Specials Call/Text: 516-416-5481 Email: scott@insightautoconsulting.com
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05-06-2015, 09:17 AM	#166
smithf80 Major General 2804 Rep 5,316 Posts Drives: G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G20 330i [9.00] 2018 F80 M3 [9.75]	Some pics from the weekend wash. I love detailing and bringing out the shine in even a light colored car! Attached Images __________________ Scott, Partner Insight Automotive Consulting Click HERE for all discounted BMW New Car Pricing Click HERE for all BMW In Stock Inventory Specials Call/Text: 516-416-5481 Email: scott@insightautoconsulting.com Last edited by smithf80; 05-31-2015 at 10:30 AM..
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05-26-2015, 12:13 PM	#167
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05-26-2015, 12:25 PM	#168
tboooe Brigadier General 925 Rep 3,089 Posts Drives: F36 428i GC, E36 M3 - gone :( Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The OC! iTrader: (1)	I am all over this! Will be buying some ASAP! To be sure this is the DLUX by CQuartz? __________________ My build thread 2015 428i GC - Alpine White - Coral Red - M Sport Last edited by tboooe; 05-26-2015 at 12:30 PM..
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09-03-2015, 06:44 AM	#170
glachhman2 Banned 45 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	bump no more mods??
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09-07-2015, 02:08 PM	#171
PRODIGAL KING 6 Speed over Auto 30 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 435I Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	love it man looks great where did you get the gloss black spoiler? and if you liked those tires next time try the michelin pilot sports and also consider getting some gloss tips for you muffler. one more question though is your car lowered? looks good man
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09-07-2015, 10:59 PM	#173
PRODIGAL KING 6 Speed over Auto 30 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 435I Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Ahh yes your right my bad forgot about the weather I'm in Florida. Really ebay? What's the name of the spoiler?
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09-07-2015, 11:02 PM	#174
PRODIGAL KING 6 Speed over Auto 30 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 435I Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Sorry just read that you already posted it thanks
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09-07-2015, 11:18 PM	#175
glachhman2 Banned 45 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	OP ran out of money
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09-21-2015, 11:22 PM	#176
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