What did you do to your M2 today?

HandmadeShifts · 03-21-2018, 09:26 PM

Crystalline!

sh_kross · 03-21-2018, 09:30 PM

Sweet tint job, love the CRACKLE plates! Need to figure out how to get vanity plates here in PR...

McGary911 · 03-23-2018, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by M2_AL

Tinted rear reflectors using Vvivid dark smoke tint
https://vvividshop.com/collections/a...headlight-tint

Polished exhaust tips using 0000 Steel wool and Megs 105 compound

More and more people here are doing that reflector mod. Cheap, easy and looks good. I think I'll give it a shot.

Every few washes I hit my tips with some never dull and it keeps them looking great. If I'm in a super anal mood, I'll clean up the insides of the pipes with a 2" wire wheel. That's a trick I stared doing on my E46 M3. Does it last long? Nope. Does it look great. Yep.

M2C_PLUS · 03-23-2018, 08:56 AM

Replace the big red reflectors...

randyt · 03-23-2018, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by McGary911

...If I'm in a super anal mood, I'll clean up the insides of the pipes with a 2" wire wheel. That's a trick I stared doing on my E46 M3. Does it last long? Nope. Does it look great. Yep.

Wonder why I never thought of that ;^)

Who? · 03-25-2018, 12:59 AM

got my roof wrapped, and side splitters are in

akkando · 03-25-2018, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Who?

got my roof wrapped, and side splitters are in

Looks great! Wrapped black or CF?

Who? · 03-25-2018, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by akkando

Looks great! Wrapped black or CF?

black, I've got the sunroof and wanted it to be seamless

Rupes · 03-25-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by akkando

Y'all want to see a drunk man tell someone in a van to back into my M2 while his wife blocks the van from the front for no reason?

https://ring.com/share/6533765268728268796

Can't feel the scratch at all with finger or nail, 100% smooth. I think it indented and crushed the paint or clear coat but the PPF didn't take any damage, I don't know it's super fucking weird. Didn't get plate of the van. If I have my insurance pay for fixing this is it going to be an accident car?

When outside I take care to park someplace it's very unlikely to have someone bump into me. In this case I assumed the van would have no reason to back up and could easily pull forward as no one could park in front of them... but I didn't account for someone parking in the crosswalk blocking the van and then a drunk person screaming at them to move the van.

Could the bumper be cracked under the PPF and it's essentially holding it together so you can't feel it with your fingernail?

subliminalaudio · 03-25-2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by M2_AL

Tinted rear reflectors using Vvivid dark smoke tint
https://vvividshop.com/collections/a...headlight-tint

Polished exhaust tips using 0000 Steel wool and Megs 105 compound

I will replicate the polish

akkando · 03-25-2018, 11:52 AM

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Y'all want to see a drunk man tell someone in a van to back into my M2 while his wife blocks the van from the front for no reason?

https://ring.com/share/6533765268728268796

Can't feel the scratch at all with finger or nail, 100% smooth. I think it indented and crushed the paint or clear coat but the PPF didn't take any damage, I don't know it's super fucking weird. Didn't get plate of the van. If I have my insurance pay for fixing this is it going to be an accident car?

When outside I take care to park someplace it's very unlikely to have someone bump into me. In this case I assumed the van would have no reason to back up and could easily pull forward as no one could park in front of them... but I didn't account for someone parking in the crosswalk blocking the van and then a drunk person screaming at them to move the van.

Could the bumper be cracked under the PPF and it's essentially holding it together so you can't feel it with your fingernail?

I really don't think so.

Deso · 03-26-2018, 08:46 AM

Had my first rock removed from between the rear rotor and heat shield. That little rock was LOUD!

Luckily I drive by the dealer on my way to work and they got it out and had me on my way in under 30m.

randyt · 03-26-2018, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by subliminalaudio

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Originally Posted by M2_AL

Tinted rear reflectors using Vvivid dark smoke tint
https://vvividshop.com/collections/a...headlight-tint

Polished exhaust tips using 0000 Steel wool and Megs 105 compound

I will replicate the polish

I have always tried to avoid using normal steel wool on stainless as it has a tendency to leave small pieces of ferrous metal (steel wool fragments) around. These fragments will embed themselves in the smallest seams and cracks and they will rust.

Instead, I have used scotch brite pads or bronze wool. You can get bronze wool at marine stores.

subliminalaudio · 03-26-2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Deso

Had my first rock removed from between the rear rotor and heat shield. That little rock was LOUD!

Luckily I drive by the dealer on my way to work and they got it out and had me on my way in under 30m.

Any damages? Do you know there's a bulletin for this issue

Deso · 03-26-2018, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Deso

Had my first rock removed from between the rear rotor and heat shield. That little rock was LOUD!

Luckily I drive by the dealer on my way to work and they got it out and had me on my way in under 30m.

Any damages? Do you know there's a bulletin for this issue

No damage reported, they said this was a semi-common occurrence.

No Boost · 03-26-2018, 03:29 PM

Ordered 295/30/19 Michelin PS4S rears.

MagnusT · 03-26-2018, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Stage IV

Ordered 295/30/19 Michelin PS4S rears.

For stock or wider wheels?

No Boost · 03-26-2018, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MagnusT

For stock or wider wheels?

stock, my friend

MagnusT · 03-26-2018, 04:12 PM

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stock, my friend

Nice! More Rear end grip is welcome

subliminalaudio · 03-26-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by randyt

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Originally Posted by subliminalaudio

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Originally Posted by M2_AL

Tinted rear reflectors using Vvivid dark smoke tint
https://vvividshop.com/collections/a...headlight-tint

Polished exhaust tips using 0000 Steel wool and Megs 105 compound

I will replicate the polish

I have always tried to avoid using normal steel wool on stainless as it has a tendency to leave small pieces of ferrous metal (steel wool fragments) around. These fragments will embed themselves in the smallest seams and cracks and they will rust.

Instead, I have used scotch brite pads or bronze wool. You can get bronze wool at marine stores.

Thanks! Good point

M2 UKM · 03-26-2018, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatWhiteM2

Replace the big red reflectors...

Nice, just ordered mine, here's mine, pre....

Pyrat 2 · 03-26-2018, 08:13 PM

Took it out of storage and brought it home along with it's brother the E36 M3. A new big brother coming home on Sunday (picking up on Friday in Atlanta) - GT4.

...the first step to recovery is recognizing that you have a problem (too many toys and no place to keep them).

03-21-2018, 09:26 PM	#3851
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Deso Private First Class 129 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB MT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (0)	Had my first rock removed from between the rear rotor and heat shield. That little rock was LOUD! Luckily I drive by the dealer on my way to work and they got it out and had me on my way in under 30m. Attached Images
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