[7iM3less]

Originally Posted by ty666

I tried both mirror caps

The ones with the bulb word, they don't look as good. choose the one that looks like the white one in the picture or the CF in the last pic, they look a LOT better. That's what I'm using right now. and the quality is better. The other ones started cracking after 1 year. make sure to msg the seller and make sure thyt are selling the one you want, sometimes they put 1 picture and send a different one ( there's also difference in price between the 2)

You can see my mirrors in this pic:

On a separate note do you have any other photos of your car? The M3 bumper looks really good with those kidney grills and frozen paint.

[IK6SPEED]

Finally, complete side vent project after 2.5 months. Trim finally painted and custom emblems arrived.

[Kailec]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Finally, complete side vent project after 2.5 months. Trim finally painted and custom emblems arrived.

Neat idea. But I can't tell due to the reflections, is the trim chrome then?

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by Kailec

Neat idea. But I can't tell due to the reflections, is the trim chrome then?

No, it’s all BSM.

Sorry for the reflection....not!

LOL

[7iM3less]

Car wash and overdue tire shine:

[paimon.soror]

u guys and your sexy wheels

[7iM3less]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

No, it’s all BSM.

Sorry for the reflection....not!

LOL

You've successfully managed to run 255's on your front end - good stuff man!

I've seen so many folks complain about rubbing with 245's.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

You've successfully managed to run 255's on your front end - good stuff man!

I've seen so many folks complain about rubbing with 245's.

Also the #1 rated impossible to find in NA SportsContact 6.

What size are you running?

You went with Black 437m. I had a set here but just thought it made mine darker (or as Kailec says a murder car) than I wanted.

I realize I am in the small minority on that point, but my car

Surprised you didn’t black out front reflectors. I did that this month as well with all the paint work.

Also updated the front grilles to Dual Slat.

Once again, painted outside BSM. The inner slats were painted a more matte dark grey/black to match the slat color of the F80. Not that I am trying to duplicate the F80 (as I decided against M3 front bumper) but just liked the contrast of color over normal matte black or glossy black slats.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

No, it’s all BSM.

Sorry for the reflection....not!

LOL

Your paint looks to be swirl free--do you polish?

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Your paint looks to be swirl free--do you polish?

Yes.

But far, far less than most every other member here.

Try to keep it in a garage as much as I possibly can as well.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Yes.

But far, far less than most every other member here.

Try to keep it in a garage as much as I possibly can as well.

Well, your lucky if you got it down to perfect paint now--I've been hitting a roadblock lately in that I am getting a slight bit of micro-marring. Cleaned the shit out of my towels and pads but am still getting holograms. Really annoying.

[Kailec]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Also the #1 rated impossible to find in NA SportsContact 6.

What size are you running?

You went with Black 437m. I had a set here but just thought it made mine darker (or as Kailec says a murder car) than I wanted.

I realize I am in the small minority on that point, but my car

Surprised you didn’t black out front reflectors. I did that this month as well with all the paint work.

Also updated the front grilles to Dual Slat.

Once again, painted outside BSM. The inner slats were painted a more matte dark grey/black to match the slat color of the F80. Not that I am trying to duplicate the F80 (as I decided against M3 front bumper) but just liked the contrast of color over normal matte black or glossy black slats.

Hey now, I didn't coin the phrase. But yes, if you enjoy the look, go for it since you're the one living with it! You say you're not trying to duplicate the F80 when you've got the mirrors, fenders and dual slat grills.. I think you should just do the front bumper too and join me.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by Kailec

Hey now, I didn't coin the phrase. But yes, if you enjoy the look, go for it since you're the one living with it! You say you're not trying to duplicate the F80 when you've got the mirrors, fenders and dual slat grills.. I think you should just do the front bumper too and join me.

Really not a fan of doing the M3 front bumper. Again, makes it more aggressive (murder car, lol) that I am not going for. I am looking for Sports Luxury.

Besides, then being accused of trying to be a F80 which I am not (NO badging removed or fake badges added), I have a real concern that M3 STYLE bumpers for F30 have not been tested for airflow changes, especially behind the bumper. I certainly know the replica styles front bumpers do not do the venting all the way to the brakes. In my mind, that is a major error issue.

[Kailec]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Really not a fan of doing the M3 front bumper. Again, makes it more aggressive (murder car, lol) that I am not going for.

Besides, then being accused of trying to be a F80 which I am not (NO badging removed or fake badges added), I have a real concern that M3 STYLE bumpers for F30 have not been tested for airflow changes, especially behind the bumper. I certainly know the replica styles front bumpers do not do the venting all the way to the brakes. In my mind, that is a major error issue.

You wanted less aggressive but went with OEM F80 mirrors? Come on, you have 3 F80 style parts, whereas I have 4. One of us! One if us! :P

In any case you I hear you on the venting part but I'm not sure that it would make a difference for a DD car. I can see it being an issue where someone would be looking to actively push the car hard on a track though.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by Kailec

You wanted less aggressive but went with OEM F80 mirrors? Come on, you have 3 F80 style parts, whereas I have 4. One of us! One if us! :P

In any case you I hear you on the venting part but I'm not sure that it would make a difference for a DD car. I can see it being an issue where someone would be looking to actively push the car hard on a track though.

I actually have 4+ when you consider the CFBR other M3 bracing under the hood.

And then there is the M3 Leather Door Handles, Steering Wheel Leather Airbag and Steering Wheel Leather Trim

My phobia has always gone back to a kid sticking my hand out a window. If your palm is exactly flat it cuts right through it. Move the angle just slightly and your arm if violently forced up or down.

Obviously car companies wind tunnel test their cars. Cheap China bumper knockoffs do not.

And as for not wanting to be more aggressive, again, look at my choice to not go with the black 437m set I had.

[Kailec]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

I actually have 4+ when you consider the CFBR other M3 bracing under the hood.

And then there is the M3 Leather Door Handles, Steering Wheel Leather Airbag and Steering Wheel Leather Trim

My phobia has always gone back to a kid sticking my hand out a window. If your palm is exactly flat it cuts right through it. Move the angle just slightly and your arm if violently forced up or down.

Obviously car companies wind tunnel test their cars. Cheap China bumper knockoffs do not.

And as for not wanting to be more aggressive, again, look at my choice to not go with the black 437m set I had..

That's fair, but while they were made with aesthetics clearly as the priority, I can't imagine a scenario in a DD situation where the lessened airflow would significantly impact anything.

But yes, your more parts means even more so that you should switch!

[ty666]

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

You've successfully managed to run 255's on your front end - good stuff man!

I've seen so many folks complain about rubbing with 245's.

I have 255's in the front, no rubbing whatsoever, and the car is lowered too.

255-40-R19 in the front
275-35-R19 in the Rear

[disintegrator66]

Originally Posted by .BMW.

A nice feeling!

Yes, and wow... this car is fantastic. Can't stop looking at it. The MPPSK exhaust note is intoxicating! Looking forward to the upcoming long weekend so I can install radar detector and phone mounts.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

Holy $h!t, mounted some Continental Extreme Contact Sports and my cars transformed.

Photos are one thing but for anyone who seen stretched/ undersized tires on these 437 rims I'll tell you right now going to 235's and 265's is a MUST.

Feels and looks like a new car, who gives a crap about the mud and rain it's picture time!

Are you XDrive or lowered?

Which suspension?

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Well, your lucky if you got it down to perfect paint now--I've been hitting a roadblock lately in that I am getting a slight bit of micro-marring. Cleaned the shit out of my towels and pads but am still getting holograms. Really annoying.

What was the build date of your 2013 and what factory?

[7iM3less]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Are you XDrive or lowered?

Which suspension?

xDrive, not lowered.

My car naturally sits low. I've actually compared it to my friends who has M sport suspension. They are nearly identical in height.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

xDrive

That might be the difference on why I do not have issues with 255 up front.

I imported a set of 255/265 SC6 as well as a set of 235/265 SC6 for backup. Ended up not needing the SC 235/265 so sold them off to another lucky Bimmerpost owner so we are only 2 Bimmer owners (at least in North America) to be running the SC6.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1479414