What did you do to your M2C today?

happyjack · 04-22-2021, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSBM5

You cannot, but there is a local firm that does excellent work (and actually does the graphic work on PC cars too): https://www.extremecolorsautospa.com/.

Many have used them over the years just after taking PCD. It's a short 12 mile easy drive to Greenville from the PC.

good info...so how long would a clear bra application take? and can i drive immediately after it's applied?

my wife is expecting to have dinner in asheville and stay a couple nights there following PCD. if i drive out of the performance center straight to extreme colors autospa...best case scenario: how long until i'm on the road to asheville?

CSBM5 · 04-22-2021, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happyjack

good info...so how long would a clear bra application take? and can i drive immediately after it's applied?

my wife is expecting to have dinner in asheville and stay a couple nights there following PCD. if i drive out of the performance center straight to extreme colors autospa...best case scenario: how long until i'm on the road to asheville?

No clue; I've never had PPF installed and don't want it on my cars. It's best to contact them directly with your anticipated date/time and see what they say (note when I've done PCD it was mid-afternoon before we were done but that's actually been 19 years ago now!). I would guess you'll need to spend the night after delivery in Greenville to get it done.

Fugly M3 · 04-22-2021, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happyjack

good info...so how long would a clear bra application take? and can i drive immediately after it's applied?

my wife is expecting to have dinner in asheville and stay a couple nights there following PCD. if i drive out of the performance center straight to extreme colors autospa...best case scenario: how long until i'm on the road to asheville?

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSBM5

No clue; I've never had PPF installed and don't want it on my cars. It's best to contact them directly with your anticipated date/time and see what they say (note when I've done PCD it was mid-afternoon before we were done but that's actually been 19 years ago now!). I would guess you'll need to spend the night after delivery in Greenville to get it done.

I picked up my M2C on Monday, December 7...was done around 1 pm. Drove directly to Extreme Colors. Car was ready for pickup on Friday, December 11 around 10-11 am. I had the front end cleared, windows tinted and ceramic coating. It's called the cross country package. Definitely takes a few days. I'd say have a rental car...go up to Ashville with that and then return for the new car.

Detoxified · 04-22-2021, 11:16 AM

Tried out a SeaSucker Roof mount.

Works great and is a solid alternative to a mounted rack.

Takes only a few min to put on and off, very easy. The only complaint is you need to keep a towel and quick detail spray in your trunk since the suction cups leave a small "mark" that is easily wiped away. The suction cup mark bothers my ocd if I see it on the windshield, but a quick wipe and all is well.

Edit: the suction cup mounts held on at 85+ MPH on the freeway for 15min, I didn't dare try a higher speed.

AZ-Wildcat · 04-22-2021, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pawelczyk7

would be great to see the before and after dyno results with the midpipe

Probably 0-2hp tops. I have this and the Remus, there is basically zero difference from stock. If anything, look at it from a weight savings situation.

rcouchh · 04-22-2021, 12:03 PM

First pics after ceramic coating the wrap

Man this color looks incredible in person.

Daytona_550 · 04-22-2021, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happyjack

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmcM2C

Started my 12.5 hour drive back to Ohio from picking up the car in Mississippi. I hit a 1/4 or 1/2 mile stretch of highway after crossing into Alabama that they had started to take off the top layers of pavement to repave it, but it seemed like they didn't clean it off with the big spinning wire brush, like driving through a sand storm even after backing off from traffic in front me. Just stopped for breakfast and I surprisingly don't see any bad chips. It sounded terrible.

yikes! that's my biggest fear in doing PCD -- the drive home. i'm trying to find out if i can get a clear bra / PFF done at the performance center prior to delivery.

Maybe this is a good, temporary option for you:

https://www.trackarmour.com/

happyjack · 04-22-2021, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona_550

Maybe this is a good, temporary option for you:

https://www.trackarmour.com/

yeah...that looks like a solid temporary option. thanks!

happyjack · 04-22-2021, 01:13 PM

big update! just found out my new baby is aboard apollon highway in transit across the the atlantic (edit: marine tracker pic added).

also confirmed PCD for friday june 6!

rcouchh · 04-22-2021, 06:04 PM

Also cleaned out my garage over the course of the week, it's been nearly a decade since there was enough room for 2 cars in here! Great feeling

marcw · 04-22-2021, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detoxified

Tried out a SeaSucker Roof mount.

Works great and is a solid alternative to a mounted rack.

Takes only a few min to put on and off, very easy. The only complaint is you need to keep a towel and quick detail spray in your trunk since the suction cups leave a small "mark" that is easily wiped away. The suction cup mark bothers my ocd if I see it on the windshield, but a quick wipe and all is well.

Edit: the suction cup mounts held on at 85+ MPH on the freeway for 15min, I didn't dare try a higher speed.

You... are a brave man. I had a x-mas tree fly of my roof once that wasn't tied on well enough and I certainly wasn't going 85 mph. I'd rather not experience that again.

iWayne · 04-22-2021, 07:05 PM

Installed Zaero Designs evo-s front lip.

.Tranceparent. · 04-22-2021, 08:09 PM

What wheels are those?

M2COMP · 04-22-2021, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcouchh

First pics after ceramic coating the wrap

Man this color looks incredible in person.

It looks beautiful. May I ask how much the wrap cost? Thanks

iWayne · 04-22-2021, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .Tranceparent.

What wheels are those?

BC Forged EH181

M2COMP · 04-22-2021, 09:42 PM

Is there any muffler option other than ramus to match with AA mid pipes that's not too expensive? I had Dinan in my M2 that I loved, but want to change with new M2. Thank you

rcouchh · 04-22-2021, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2COMP

It looks beautiful. May I ask how much the wrap cost? Thanks

$3200 and he also installed the front lip, side winglets and rear spats.

LiNDi · 04-23-2021, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottah

Swapped out the tiny lip spoiler with the AutoID CS style CF spoiler. Now I need a CF diffuser to match! Oh and put some tint on the reverse light. Blends in much better now. If it's too dark I'll just swap the lights with brighter bulbs.

Looks great! What did you use to tint the reverse lights? Easy process?

nearwater4me · 04-23-2021, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iWayne

BC Forged EH181

Man, those wheels are gorgeous!
Would you mind sharing the spec?

iWayne · 04-23-2021, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nearwater4me

Man, those wheels are gorgeous!
Would you mind sharing the spec?

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=800

M2C-NLUSA · 04-23-2021, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcw

You... are a brave man. I had a x-mas tree fly of my roof once that wasn't tied on well enough and I certainly wasn't going 85 mph. I'd rather not experience that again.

Research sea sucker, you'll know there is nothing to worry about. They're the best in the business. Tesla X owners have been using them for years.

nearwater4me · 04-23-2021, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iWayne

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=800

Thank you!
Would you happen to have a shot showing the wheel offset and fender alignment?
With that spec, it should be a very modest protrusion.
I'm not a fan of wheels sticking out past the bodywork, but this setting may be perfectly flush.

04-22-2021, 11:16 AM	#4096
Detoxified Second Lieutenant 205 Rep 269 Posts Drives: M2C HS Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Tried out a SeaSucker Roof mount. Works great and is a solid alternative to a mounted rack. Takes only a few min to put on and off, very easy. The only complaint is you need to keep a towel and quick detail spray in your trunk since the suction cups leave a small "mark" that is easily wiped away. The suction cup mark bothers my ocd if I see it on the windshield, but a quick wipe and all is well. Edit: the suction cup mounts held on at 85+ MPH on the freeway for 15min, I didn't dare try a higher speed. Attached Images
	Appreciate 2 JV973304.00 speedsnice1198.50 Quote

04-22-2021, 12:03 PM	#4098
rcouchh Captain 2357 Rep 800 Posts Drives: BSM G87 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	First pics after ceramic coating the wrap Man this color looks incredible in person.
	Appreciate 6 happyjack1657.00 (K)1269.00 Kattanah137.50 mzcp2675.00 JV973304.00 akkando5863.00 Quote

04-22-2021, 01:13 PM	#4101
happyjack Captain 1657 Rep 922 Posts Drives: '21 F87 M2C 6MT Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: old line state iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 MINI Hatch 5-door [0.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [9.67] 2023 BMW X5 xDrive40i [0.00] 2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i [0.00]	big update! just found out my new baby is aboard apollon highway in transit across the the atlantic (edit: marine tracker pic added). also confirmed PCD for friday june 6! Attached Images __________________ my garage: '23 G05 xDrive40i m-sport; '21 F87 M2C, 6MT; '17 F25 x-drive28i SAV; '15 F55 mini hatch 5-door retired: '87 E30 MT 'vert; '92 E36 sedan; '99 E36 MT 'vert; '06 E90 x-drive sedan; '07 E83 x-drive30 SAV; '09 E91 x-drive wagon; '12 E89 Z4 MT M-sport; '15 F22 sport line
	Appreciate 1 nismosao199.50 Quote

04-22-2021, 06:04 PM	#4102
rcouchh Captain 2357 Rep 800 Posts Drives: BSM G87 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Also cleaned out my garage over the course of the week, it's been nearly a decade since there was enough room for 2 cars in here! Great feeling
	Appreciate 1 JV973304.00 Quote

04-22-2021, 07:05 PM	#4104
iWayne ///M2 104 Rep 104 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Installed Zaero Designs evo-s front lip. Attached Images
	Appreciate 4 StephGOD218.50 Kattanah137.50 JV973304.00 Wolf_Zero37.50 Quote

04-22-2021, 08:09 PM	#4105
.Tranceparent. Second Lieutenant 127 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2018 AW M3CS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	What wheels are those?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-22-2021, 09:42 PM	#4108
M2COMP Captain 497 Rep 618 Posts Drives: 2011 X5, 2013 550xi, M2C Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southeast iTrader: (0)	Is there any muffler option other than ramus to match with AA mid pipes that's not too expensive? I had Dinan in my M2 that I loved, but want to change with new M2. Thank you
	Appreciate 0 Quote