What did you do to your M2 today?

eldogo · 12-31-2020, 08:10 PM

Was bored today and decided to paint the shifter trims. Surprisingly it came out pretty nice. I used a satin spray paint (mtn alien) which I've used before on other plastic trims for my other cars. A good alternative to the $500 trim sold by bmw.

DanG · 12-31-2020, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eldogo

Was bored today and decided to paint the shifter trims. Surprisingly it came out pretty nice. I used a satin spray paint (mtn alien) which I've used before on other plastic trims for my other cars. A good alternative to the $500 trim sold by bmw.

Looks much better than stock.

bollinm · 01-01-2021, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by E36toF87

Not exactly what I did, more what I didn't do.

I did not take care to park directly underneath the bright light and parking lot camera.

Assholes.........

detroitm2 · 01-03-2021, 10:07 AM

Yesterday I installed:

- Bend Calibration Flex Fuel Kit
- 3.5bar TMAP sensor
- New Exhaust Tips

No pics of the last 2, but I do have a full install video I did for the flex fuel kit here:

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1786724

MONSTAR · 01-04-2021, 11:27 AM

I spent the entire weekend installing my VRSF charge pipes, 6.5" intercooler, MST inlet pipe and turbosmart BOV. I got to around 7pm last night and was moving on to do the catless downpipe but I actually didn't have a 16mm wrench and called it.

My hands look like I just went through a bare knuckle boxing tournament. I've literally built an engine that was "easier" to do than trying to get to the stock diverter valve and get the MST inlet on. There is seriously no room to work and everything around is sharp. If I had to do it again, I'd still do the easier things like intercooler and charge pipes and just pay a shop for a few hours of labor for the BOV/inlet.

Pic is from my girlfriend "helping" me by playing among us on her phone while I did everything.

I didn't get to drive the car yet but I did turn it on and had no errors. Revving past 3k a few times gives that loud atmospheric venting noise from the BOV that I was looking for. Would there be any way to tell that my installs failed besides going for a drive and feeling a boost leak or something? I probably wont drive it until this Friday when I swap out the sport cat for the catless downpipe.

M Fifty · 01-04-2021, 12:56 PM

Considered - briefly - how dirty it currently is...

skream · 01-04-2021, 08:46 PM

Did the Aeroluxe CS-style front lip and paint-matched reflectors. Loving the look!

AndrewC1989 · 01-04-2021, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by skream

Did the Aeroluxe CS-style front lip and paint-matched reflectors. Loving the look!

Looking good!

Also curious about the % of your tint

skream · 01-04-2021, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewC1989

Looking good!

Also curious about the % of your tint

thank you! 30% all around, including windshield.

TripleU · 01-04-2021, 08:59 PM

Got Falken RT660s last week and finally got my Apex EC7 wheels in and now stuffed in my car for installation/alignment tomorrow. Can't wait after waiting since Black Friday.

TrentMeister · 01-04-2021, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MONSTAR

I spent the entire weekend installing my VRSF charge pipes, 6.5" intercooler, MST inlet pipe and turbosmart BOV. I got to around 7pm last night and was moving on to do the catless downpipe but I actually didn't have a 16mm wrench and called it.

My hands look like I just went through a bare knuckle boxing tournament. I've literally built an engine that was "easier" to do than trying to get to the stock diverter valve and get the MST inlet on. There is seriously no room to work and everything around is sharp. If I had to do it again, I'd still do the easier things like intercooler and charge pipes and just pay a shop for a few hours of labor for the BOV/inlet.

Pic is from my girlfriend "helping" me by playing among us on her phone while I did everything.

I didn't get to drive the car yet but I did turn it on and had no errors. Revving past 3k a few times gives that loud atmospheric venting noise from the BOV that I was looking for. Would there be any way to tell that my installs failed besides going for a drive and feeling a boost leak or something? I probably wont drive it until this Friday when I swap out the sport cat for the catless downpipe.

Video please kind sir

SebsM2 · 01-04-2021, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by skream

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Originally Posted by AndrewC1989

Looking good!

Also curious about the % of your tint

thank you! 30% all around, including windshield.

You have any issues seeing out of the front? I have 20% everywhere except windshield. Thinking about 50% on the windshield

skream · 01-04-2021, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SebsM2

You have any issues seeing out of the front? I have 20% everywhere except windshield. Thinking about 50% on the windshield

Not at all, from the inside it's only slightly darker at night, and I don't even notice the difference all that much until I actually open the window and see the difference. In the daytime it's even less of an issue - and now I don't have to wear sunglasses!

skream · 01-04-2021, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewC1989

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Originally Posted by skream

thank you! 30% all around, including windshield.

Any visibility issues at night? I was thinking of going 50 all around.

See above response.

artbrunson · 01-04-2021, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewC1989

Looks good! I ended up going matte for the added contrast. The gloss kind of disappears into the BSM paint too much for my liking.

Man that is one sic pic. I'ma gonna have to recreate.

VisualEcho · 01-05-2021, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TargaM2

GTS hood fitted.

So much want.

Did you just have it painted locally?

MONSTAR · 01-05-2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LBbluem2

Video please kind sir

Sure! What did you want a video of exactly? I'll shoot a quick one on Friday after the catless install

Joshd63 · 01-05-2021, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by eldogo

Was bored today and decided to paint the shifter trims. Surprisingly it came out pretty nice. I used a satin spray paint (mtn alien) which I've used before on other plastic trims for my other cars. A good alternative to the $500 trim sold by bmw.

That looks great does it feel smooth like the original? Or any high points from painting?

TrentMeister · 01-05-2021, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MONSTAR

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Originally Posted by LBbluem2

Video please kind sir

Sure! What did you want a video of exactly? I'll shoot a quick one on Friday after the catless install

I want to hear the blow off sound lol

TargaM2 · 01-05-2021, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VisualEcho

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Originally Posted by TargaM2

GTS hood fitted.

So much want.

Did you just have it painted locally?

Yep my local beater painted & fitted it.

eldogo · 01-05-2021, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshd63

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Originally Posted by eldogo

Was bored today and decided to paint the shifter trims. Surprisingly it came out pretty nice. I used a satin spray paint (mtn alien) which I've used before on other plastic trims for my other cars. A good alternative to the $500 trim sold by bmw.

That looks great does it feel smooth like the original? Or any high points from painting?

No bumps... it's flat. That's how the mtn alien paint lays. I've used it on a few other interior trims (idrive bezel) on my X5 with a smooth finish.

WOT Bimmer · 01-06-2021, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by skream

Did the Aeroluxe CS-style front lip and paint-matched reflectors. Loving the look!

What suspension do you have? It appears lowered.

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MONSTAR #gotboost 517 Rep 861 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Irvine, California iTrader: (0)	I spent the entire weekend installing my VRSF charge pipes, 6.5" intercooler, MST inlet pipe and turbosmart BOV. I got to around 7pm last night and was moving on to do the catless downpipe but I actually didn't have a 16mm wrench and called it. My hands look like I just went through a bare knuckle boxing tournament. I've literally built an engine that was "easier" to do than trying to get to the stock diverter valve and get the MST inlet on. There is seriously no room to work and everything around is sharp. If I had to do it again, I'd still do the easier things like intercooler and charge pipes and just pay a shop for a few hours of labor for the BOV/inlet. Pic is from my girlfriend "helping" me by playing among us on her phone while I did everything. I didn't get to drive the car yet but I did turn it on and had no errors. Revving past 3k a few times gives that loud atmospheric venting noise from the BOV that I was looking for. Would there be any way to tell that my installs failed besides going for a drive and feeling a boost leak or something? I probably wont drive it until this Friday when I swap out the sport cat for the catless downpipe. Attached Images __________________ 2018 F87 M2 (09/2020 - ) Dinan Cold Air Intake \|Dinan Axle Back \| VRSF 6.5" Intercooler \| VRSF Catless Downpipe \| VRSF Charge Pipes \| BM3 \| MST Inlet v2 \| Turbosmart VR11 2013 F30 328i (12/2015 - 09/2020) SOLD!
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