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So, this post will be a combination of comment and request for input...

When I placed the order for my 2021 M2 Competition, I also ordered a number of parts - "to be installed at the port" in Ventura, CA. When I originally made this request, I did so with the BMW ordering guide. So, you would think it would be fairly straightforward.

My dealership assigned my order to an "aftersales customer support specialist" whom I was told was "expert" in M Motorsport parts. No disrespect, but, um... no.

Within two email exchanges, it appeared that I knew much more than my ACSS person - and I don't claim to know much at all! I relied on a combination of the BMW parts guide, the BMW M motorsport website (awful), IND distribution, YouTube, and certainly not least of all - Bimmerpost.

First of all, what's the point of these parts? For me, it's kind of like building anything creative that is either something we personally enjoy, or a reflection of who we are, right? It's like dressing well, or kitting out a mountain bike, or furnishing a home. The point here is this isn't about making a racing car. No. That's a different sort of build...

So, nothing much took place while the car was built, shipped to the port, loaded on the RORO and in transit. Today, we're three days from arrival at the port, and while I've staying in touch with my dealer management, and with the ACSS assigned to the "deal," there wasn't much to discuss, pending the ship getting close to the port.

I sent an email asking for a confirmation of the parts ordered, and what I got back was unrelated to what I ordered - I was told some parts were not compatible with my VIN, others no longer made, and others only available via the dealership (which means adding labor to the cost).

My concern was that I provided everything in writing - a solid paper trail, but regardless, what had been scheduled for the vehicle was not what I requested. I'm not trying to throw the dealer under the semi-truck, but I am interested in getting the parts I'd like put in place properly.

This is what I requested:

0ZGX - Performance Drive Analyzer

0Z09 - Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler

OZ18 - Carbon Fiber interior trim

0Z2Q - Carbon Fiber & Alcantara trim

OZ4G - Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser

OZ6M - Carbon Fiber Exhaust Tips (for the stock exhaust)

OZ02 - CF Side Skirt Winglets

OZ21 - Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps

0ZP7 - Carbon Fiber Front Splitter

0ZW1 - Carbon Fiber Side Gills

SO... Not to create too many lists - the following are the differences reported:

Z2F - BMW M Perf Steering Wheel (port)

0ZGX - Performance Drive Analyzer (not available for my VIN)

OZ18 - Carbon Fiber interior trim (not available for my VIN)

OZ21 - Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps (dealer only)

OZ02 - CF Side Skirt Winglets (not available for my VIN)

I am going to try and sort this out with the dealer, and it should be noted one key reason is that I'd like to see the port installed parts to show up on the Monroney Window Sticker (it's not about building the parts into the deal). The other element is that it would be nice to collect the car looking pretty unique and "individual."

Does anyone have any suggestions or opinions about any of the above?

Any other suggestions that I should consider (I'm going to stick with stock suspension for now, and I will either get 763M wheels or a close alternative)?

Thanks for reading!!!