New F34 owner! (Subtle mods)

Scoobaru11 · 04-13-2019, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by skyline408

Nice car! The M-sport on the GT is a must have IMO. It really makes the car!

Best car I've ever owned. Absolutely love my beast

Gran_Turismo · 04-13-2019, 02:35 PM

Ready for the biking season. Got a nice used OEM rack for $100.

Billfitz · 04-13-2019, 05:38 PM

How do you get your car to hang on that wall? Velcro?

Gran_Turismo · 04-13-2019, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

How do you get your car to hang on that wall? Velcro?

Sorry??

D24tic · 04-14-2019, 06:09 PM

Looks weird but i like it

MikeMinh · 04-29-2019, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KRS_SN
great looking car but it needs an owner who can take pics and post in the correct orientation

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Originally Posted by Gran_Turismo

Lol is it wrong orientation?? I'm seeing it normal haha. Must be stupid tinypic sorry ha

No need to use tinypic, why not upload straight into the forum?
(your pics have by the way the wrong orientation on tinypic)

The velcro comment was referring to the pic orientation LOL

MikeMinh · 04-29-2019, 05:33 AM

Hmm, not sure about a black spoiler on a silver car. I personally think it rather ruins the looks.

The other thing I feel sorry for, are these dreadful orange reflectors on the wheel arches, I know they are unfortunately a legal requirement in the US. I wonder who thought that they serve a real (safety) purpose.

R BMW · 04-29-2019, 07:45 AM

After seeing Gran_Turismo's pictures of the CF spoiler, I decided to purchase one also.
I just installed it on my Alpine White GT. It blends in well with the black trim and dark tint rear window.
Mounting and alignment took a bit of time. Not sure if I'm a fan of the larger up swept rear lip. I would of liked it to of kept the OEM profile and shape. I'll give it a couple more days. If not, look for a post in the 4 sale section.
Shipping was fast from the seller and the product looks well made. Only question was why they included 10 wood screws with the spoiler? It mounts with the OEM bolts.

Gran_Turismo · 04-30-2019, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMinh

Hmm, not sure about a black spoiler on a silver car. I personally think it rather ruins the looks.

The other thing I feel sorry for, are these dreadful orange reflectors on the wheel arches, I know they are unfortunately a legal requirement in the US. I wonder who thought that they serve a real (safety) purpose.

I actually don't really notice or mind the reflectors. Think IND can make custom paint matched reflectors for the f34.

R BMW · 05-16-2019, 10:42 AM

It blends in fairly well with the dark glass.

WhiteCollarMetalHead · 05-16-2019, 11:11 AM

Im liking that wing style the more I see it. Any chance you can post up some 3/4 view photos of the car with it on?

Gran_Turismo · 05-16-2019, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by R BMW

It blends in fairly well with the dark glass.

Looks great! They only thing I think that would enhance this spoiler would be to paint match the top and leave the underside exposed of CF. But I think it still looks great as is, like in mine

Gran_Turismo · 05-16-2019, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by R BMW

After seeing Gran_Turismo's pictures of the CF spoiler, I decided to purchase one also.
I just installed it on my Alpine White GT. It blends in well with the black trim and dark tint rear window.
Mounting and alignment took a bit of time. Not sure if I'm a fan of the larger up swept rear lip. I would of liked it to of kept the OEM profile and shape. I'll give it a couple more days. If not, look for a post in the 4 sale section.
Shipping was fast from the seller and the product looks well made. Only question was why they included 10 wood screws with the spoiler? It mounts with the OEM bolts.

Yeah I used the OEM bolts as well. Oh and just a tip do not over tighten the bolts or else it will crack the CF and it'll go flying off on the freeway one day. Had that happen to my friends f34 a few years ago.

rambleon84 · 05-16-2019, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gran_Turismo

Looks great! They only thing I think that would enhance this spoiler would be to paint match the top and leave the underside exposed of CF. But I think it still looks great as is, like in mine

Looks good, what rack is that? any issues with opening the roof while its installed? Also, do you know, are all racks for f3x the same? aka, do i need a specifc f34 rack or any f30?

Gran_Turismo · 05-16-2019, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rambleon84

Looks good, what rack is that? any issues with opening the roof while its installed? Also, do you know, are all racks for f3x the same? aka, do i need a specifc f34 rack or any f30?

It's the bmw OEM rack. Fits f30, f34, f80 etc. No issues with opening roof. You can probably search you local fb marketplace or CL for a used one. I got mine from a FB ad for $100. The only issue is they whistle at around 30-40mph so I had to add a faring.

Here is a link to a new set.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F221929776304

GeorgeTang521 · 05-17-2019, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KRS_SN

great looking car but it needs an owner who can take pics and post in the correct orientation

It fix my neck.LOL.

sbraganza · 05-17-2019, 01:01 PM

where can i find the M Sport body kit for the GT? been looking everywhere, need this.

Gran_Turismo · 05-17-2019, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sbraganza

where can i find the M Sport body kit for the GT? been looking everywhere, need this.

eBay or AliExpress.

Sportstick · 05-19-2019, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeMinh

The other thing I feel sorry for, are these dreadful orange reflectors on the wheel arches, I know they are unfortunately a legal requirement in the US. I wonder who thought that they serve a real (safety) purpose.

After long-term large fleet research in the field decades ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration engaged in regulatory rulemaking, inviting comments from all interested parties, including justification of the cost/benefit outcome for approval by the General Accounting Office before the Final Rule could be issued. Briefly, the data shows they work to reduce side impacts at night. They are removed/covered/painted at one's own risk, and unfortunately, as well as the oncoming driver's, who might have seen the car sooner at the intersection.

Billfitz · 05-19-2019, 11:55 AM

I'm not bothered by the reflectors. It's not like I look at them while driving. I am bothered by my car getting hit by another vehicle because the other driver didn't see my car. With my lights on that's not likely, but I don't leave my lights on when my car is parked at night.

Gran_Turismo · 05-19-2019, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

I'm not bothered by the reflectors. It's not like I look at them while driving. I am bothered by my car getting hit by another vehicle because the other driver didn't see my car. With my lights on that's not likely, but I don't leave my lights on when my car is parked at night.

It actually doesn't bother me either. One less mod to spend money on.

tylerbennett · 07-13-2019, 03:14 AM

Congrats, beautiful car.

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MikeMinh Private 23 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 320i GT (F34) Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	Hmm, not sure about a black spoiler on a silver car. I personally think it rather ruins the looks. The other thing I feel sorry for, are these dreadful orange reflectors on the wheel arches, I know they are unfortunately a legal requirement in the US. I wonder who thought that they serve a real (safety) purpose.
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04-29-2019, 07:45 AM	#30
R BMW Second Lieutenant 948 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2014 328Xi GT, 2020 X3 MC Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M Comp [0.00] 2014 328Xi GT [10.00]	After seeing Gran_Turismo's pictures of the CF spoiler, I decided to purchase one also. I just installed it on my Alpine White GT. It blends in well with the black trim and dark tint rear window. Mounting and alignment took a bit of time. Not sure if I'm a fan of the larger up swept rear lip. I would of liked it to of kept the OEM profile and shape. I'll give it a couple more days. If not, look for a post in the 4 sale section. Shipping was fast from the seller and the product looks well made. Only question was why they included 10 wood screws with the spoiler? It mounts with the OEM bolts.
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05-16-2019, 10:42 AM	#32
R BMW Second Lieutenant 948 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2014 328Xi GT, 2020 X3 MC Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M Comp [0.00] 2014 328Xi GT [10.00]	It blends in fairly well with the dark glass.
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WhiteCollarMetalHead Private 33 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2015 335i GT xDrive Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Im liking that wing style the more I see it. Any chance you can post up some 3/4 view photos of the car with it on?
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sbraganza New Member 3 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Xdrive GT Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	where can i find the M Sport body kit for the GT? been looking everywhere, need this.
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05-19-2019, 11:55 AM	#42
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8210 Rep 16,037 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	I'm not bothered by the reflectors. It's not like I look at them while driving. I am bothered by my car getting hit by another vehicle because the other driver didn't see my car. With my lights on that's not likely, but I don't leave my lights on when my car is parked at night.
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