[thebmw]

Originally Posted by CCM11285

Rinseless wash, redressed the tires, and an oil change today

CCM11285 What style wheels are those?

[CCM11285]

Originally Posted by thebmw

CCM11285 What style wheels are those?

They're staggered 19" 704M's in Orbit Gray

[J306TD]

Originally Posted by Zheez

I know others have done this long ago but I put the LCI cupholders in my pre-LCI car. Hardly a big deal but the removable tray annoyed me and I think the LCI sliding panel looks much better. Cutting the centre console was a bit of effort, but the whole thing only took me about 40 minutes all in.

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After:

Originally Posted by Zheez

I know others have done this long ago but I put the LCI cupholders in my pre-LCI car. Hardly a big deal but the removable tray annoyed me and I think the LCI sliding panel looks much better. Cutting the centre console was a bit of effort, but the whole thing only took me about 40 minutes all in.

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How easy was that to do?

[Zheez]

Originally Posted by J306TD

How easy was that to do?

It was easy enough and I don't see how you can go wrong with it really. Access is a little tight but since you're cutting plastic you will never see once the trim is reinstalled it's nothing to worry about. A small hacksaw blade is all I used.

[im_an_alien]

Summers went on today, ARC-8s 18x8.5 et38 wrapped in MPS4S 255/40/18 square

[jnj2455]

Used it to move a few things to a new apt. A bit comical to use a coupe I know.. and one of the few moments I wish I had gone for something a bit more practical like the GranCoupe but no regrets overall

Then ran errands through the city, pictured here in Chinatown/Little Italy.

[Pussiwillow]

Installed new trans mounts (e21 with akg limiter cups) a few days ago, quick wash today after a fun quick rip, looked over a few things and planning next project to take on, rear subframe and diff bushings

[Icecph]

Originally Posted by horrizenashisland

new side skirt extension looking soooo goooood.

Hm so the side skirt extension requires the side skirt to be taken off? Or is it just for the ease of installation?

[im_an_alien]

Originally Posted by Pussiwillow

Installed new trans mounts (e21 with akg limiter cups) a few days ago, quick wash today after a fun quick rip, looked over a few things and planning next project to take on, rear subframe and diff bushings

Nice work, any vibration from the mounts?

[Pussiwillow]

Originally Posted by im_an_alien

Nice work, any vibration from the mounts?

Very little
You get more engine noise, don't really hear the trans at all, it's perfect in my opinion, I just ran 70a Ecs poly mounts and they were very rough.
Idle no vibration, you get a little vibration at 2100~rpm under light load, wife is sensitive and said it feels great. Highly recommend for a planted drivetrain feel
Really a perfect balance

[BWbimmer]

Originally Posted by Icecph

Hm so the side skirt extension requires the side skirt to be taken off? Or is it just for the ease of installation?

You could do it without taking them off. But it's much easier to drill the holes if you can do it from above.

[BWbimmer]

Originally Posted by jnj2455

Used it to move a few things to a new apt. A bit comical to use a coupe I know.. and one of the few moments I wish I had gone for something a bit more practical like the GranCoupe but no regrets overall

Then ran errands through the city, pictured here in Chinatown/Little Italy.

Poor car :-) :-) :-)

[Sigge]

Ordered rubbers for my new summer wheels. Falken Azenis FK510. Anyone with these that can give input?

[davidr3]

Originally Posted by ErkanTR16

Keep an eye on that Silicone coupler.. Not sure if anyone else has the issue i am experiencing. I have 2 C clamps and somehow it still manages to pop off when shifting late around 4-5-6 RPMs. I went back to stock because it was getting super annoying.

figure out size and buy t-bolt clamps. look like this

https://www.amazon.com/2-75-T-Bolt-H...dDbGljaz10cnVl

[alex0607]

Originally Posted by CCM11285

Maintenance wash and some bug removal

Love the colour on your car. What code is this?

[WagonHo]

Put the summers on - what an ordeal.

Ordered the wheels last summer (Apex EC-7s in Race Silver, 19/8.5 and 19/9.5) and due to COVID impacts on manufacturing and shipping it took months to get them (APEX was fantastic about keeping in touch and updating status - thanks!). Then when they arrived, I went looking for the tires (Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 235/40/19 265/35/19. respectively) and every source told me it would take until June to get a set. My local shop found a set in two weeks (phew). Then the dealier-installed wheel locks betrayed me (well, one did). A bit of brute force prevailed and they're finally on the car. Rolled it out to take pictures and got these just before the skies opened up (see the spots on the asphalt).

Still worth every minute of the wait and every ounce of effort.

[CCM11285]

Originally Posted by alex0607

Love the colour on your car. What code is this?

C1G Snapper Rock Blue

[erickonphoenix]

I installed E-sys, connected it to my car and stared at it for six hours this weekend.

Originally Posted by jnj2455

Used it to move a few things to a new apt. A bit comical to use a coupe I know.. and one of the few moments I wish I had gone for something a bit more practical like the GranCoupe but no regrets overall

Then ran errands through the city, pictured here in Chinatown/Little Italy.

I was so close to getting the 440i gran coupe for that reason but I chickened out since my job security was looking scary at the time. The touring came in handy when I had to move my tools to a new location but I certainly miss not having the B58 engine every single day.

[thatBimmerBloke]

Originally Posted by f32spaceship

Bilstein B14 coilovers (may be adjusted further once they settle), Stoptech slotted rotors, and Akebono ceramic pads installed today.

pre/post

How's the ride quality/handling compared to M-Sport suspension?

[Silverlining_m2]

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

How's the ride quality/handling compared to M-Sport suspension?

Honestly I find it similar, but better. It is stiffer I for sure. But almost zero body roll and the wheels just hold the road regardless of undulations. Impressive is a word I would use. The progressive rate springs do their job.. The tradeoff is that I do feel every bump. That is also exacerbated by the low profile rubber on my 19" wheels. All in all, I would do it again for sure. I enjoy sporty driving. Twists and turns are no match for this car now. And despite being at least 20mm less than 704 suspension, I don't rub or bottom out. I'll be sure to report back in a couple thousand miles if I needed to get a backiotomy.

[lebaaron]

Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

How's the ride quality/handling compared to M-Sport suspension?

Coming from an M-Sport suspension as well, I had the B14 installed a week ago, definitely stiffer over bumps comfortable otherwise, better steering wheel feeling and less body roll, probably a strut bar would be a good add on.
I guess upgrading sway bars,monoballs bushings etc... would make it even more precise but it always depend on how far you want to push it.

As far as I can report, that's a great upgrade. I set up mine to 0.9 inch.

I know the question is not oriented to me, but i hope this helps.

[jnj2455]

Originally Posted by erickonphoenix

I was so close to getting the 440i gran coupe for that reason but I chickened out since my job security was looking scary at the time. The touring came in handy when I had to move my tools to a new location but I certainly miss not having the B58 engine every single day.

I've been on my high horse about driving stick only for the better part of a decade now so if the GC or even the Touring came in a stick, I would've considered it. I knew very much that when I got my coupe, it was a lifestyle choice as I had shoved everything but the kitchen sink into my GTI over the years. Different situation for me though, as I have access to my parents' cars/van as necessary for big bulky items whenever I want.