[jhall1957]

Originally Posted by BMWF87Melb

Replace it with something nice?

Should have a M2 CS at some point.

[StarMan]

Installed these cheap $20 M Style Aluminum Pedals from Amazon

Installed the Carbon Fiber\Alcantara M-Performance Shifter and eBrake handle to match interior (I swapped Boots though). Y'all weren't kidding, the shifter actually feels more "mechanical" because it's a lighter and smaller shift knob; totally different feel in a good way. I LIKE IT!

Installed the Perl- Rear Bumper Extension to complete the CF exterior look.


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[Mario68]

Originally Posted by starvmarv

Installed these cheap $20 M Style Aluminum Pedals from Amazon

Installed the Carbon Fiber\Alcantara M-Performance Shifter and eBrake handle to match interior (I swapped Boots though). Y'all weren't kidding, the shifter actually feels more "mechanical" because it's a lighter and smaller shift knob; totally different feel in a good way. I LIKE IT!

Installed the Perl- Rear Bumper Extension to complete the CF exterior look.


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The CF parts and wheels are very nice at LBB
Beautiful M2

[lax01]

Originally Posted by starvmarv

Installed the Perl- Rear Bumper Extension to complete the CF exterior look.

Dare I even ask how much these were? Or is there a cheap version of them that look identical on Ebay?

[StarMan]

Originally Posted by lax01

Dare I even ask how much these were? Or is there a cheap version of them that look identical on Ebay?

Naw, these are original. Shipped to US from Germany was about $450ish total.

[lax01]

Originally Posted by starvmarv

Naw, these are original. Shipped to US from Germany was about $450ish total.

Way too much for a non-functional piece...wonder if I can find them on Ebay haha

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by starvmarv

Installed the Carbon Fiber\Alcantara M-Performance Shifter and eBrake handle to match interior (I swapped Boots though). Y'all weren't kidding, the shifter actually feels more "mechanical" because it's a lighter and smaller shift knob; totally different feel in a good way. I LIKE IT!

1. Your car is so tits.
2. I haven't heard of swapping the boot, it's one of the things that put me off the MP shift knob. Hard to do? I also prefer heavier knobs as they get shorter, so I'll have to check the weight difference.

[StarMan]

Originally Posted by lax01

Way too much for a non-functional piece...wonder if I can find them on Ebay haha

Yep, it's $$ for non functional part, but i love the way it looks. I have tried to look for eBay ones before coughing up $450+ but didn't find anything. The ONLY thing you can find is the MTC Styled rear diffuser that come with these massive rear bumper extensions, but after seeing it in person, it was "too" aggressive for my liking.

You are limited in options; either buy a diffuser that has an extension to "hug" the rest of the rear bumper OR you can check out Maxton Design stuff. I emailed them and they confirmed that their stuff will not be pre-drilled nor come with any instructions nor install materials, but they are an inexpensive choice. If you are a good DIY and can improvise, then the no instructions part shouldn't be too much of an issue.

https://maxtondesign.com/eng_m_Our-O...html?node=1923

*Just a word of caution with the lesser expensive Carbon Fiber bits. Most of these lowered price Carbon Fiber are overlaid on ABS plastic. If you live in a hot climate area, these will warp\deform (ask me how I know). Be sure to get pre-preg (Dry Carbon) made material for longer lasting. Good luck!

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

1. Your car is so tits.
2. I haven't heard of swapping the boot, it's one of the things that put me off the MP shift knob. Hard to do? I also prefer heavier knobs as they get shorter, so I'll have to check the weight difference.

Thank you! To me it wasn't hard just a little time consuming. I didn't drill out the tabs like others have done. I just used an x-acto knife to chip off the dried glue little by little around the square where the tabs come in. Then used a Hot Glue Gun to reattach it to the other boot (I have the adjustable Low\High temp Gorilla Hot Glue and sticks under $15 at WalMart - be sure to use the Hot setting to attach Plastic with Plastic)

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by starvmarv

Thank you! To me it wasn't hard just a little time consuming. I didn't drill out the tabs like others have done. I just used an x-acto knife to chip off the dried glue little by little around the square where the tabs come in. Then used a Hot Glue Gun to reattach it to the other boot (I have the adjustable Low\High temp Gorilla Hot Glue and sticks under $15 at WalMart - be sure to use the Hot setting to attach Plastic with Plastic)

Interesting. I hadn't even seen it done. I'll look it up. Most likely I'll just PM you haha.

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by Matt Devo

said goodbye to the clown nose =P

mirror was scratched when I bought the car and it was bothering me, so used it as an opportunity to "upgrade" to the frameless mirror style (this one was from a 2019 X3). Just had to swap the bases and connectors, nothing too bad.

Does it still autodim at night, and have the three garage door opener buttons?

If so, kindly provide a part number

[Matt Devo]

Originally Posted by AndrewC1989

Does it still autodim at night, and have the three garage door opener buttons?

If so, kindly provide a part number

absolutely. Did a mini write up on the swap:

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1742047

[jetfirex]

I bought it!

[ae03440]

I dropped it! MSS kit installed and day 2 I'm loving it!

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by ae03440

I dropped it! MSS kit installed and day 2 I'm loving it!

So can you detail the differences for me? I'd like to know when it's still fresh in your mind! How many miles did you have the standard suspension for?

[ae03440]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

So can you detail the differences for me? I'd like to know when it's still fresh in your mind! How many miles did you have the standard suspension for?

I changed the suspension at just over 24k miles. I daily drive mine roughly 60 miles a day commuting. So far (only day 2) I'm noticing the bumpiness has been reduced and feels very similar to oem in terms of comfort. With regards to sportiness, I would say it feels more agile and (again only day 2) more point and shoot. I also had the Ground Control camber plates installed and had everything aligned for a few upcoming track days so keep that in mind. Happy to share more in a few weeks after it's settled and realigned.

PS - Mchanics in Mineola did an amazing job and are true professionals!

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by ae03440

I changed the suspension at just over 24k miles. I daily drive mine roughly 60 miles a day commuting. So far (only day 2) I'm noticing the bumpiness has been reduced and feels very similar to oem in terms of comfort. With regards to sportiness, I would say it feels more agile and (again only day 2) more point and shoot. I also had the Ground Control camber plates installed and had everything aligned for a few upcoming track days so keep that in mind. Happy to share more in a few weeks after it's settled and realigned.

PS - Mchanics in Mineola did an amazing job and are true professionals!

Thanks for the info man!

A few more questions if you don't mind.

1. What did you drop the car front and rear?
2. You installed the camber plates to get additional front camber, what did you set it at?
3. What are your bump and rebound settings front and rear?

[ae03440]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

Thanks for the info man!

A few more questions if you don't mind.

1. What did you drop the car front and rear?
2. You installed the camber plates to get additional front camber, what did you set it at?
3. What are your bump and rebound settings front and rear?

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=26503945

[AndrewC1989]

Note to everyone here, try not to ever scratch your gloss black radio/ac trim because replacing it is a giant PITA. I eventually managed to get it done by what felt like the grace of god:




If you ever have to replace it for whatever reason use this method (9:15) because the plugs WILL NOT come out:

[TrentMeister]

Originally Posted by detroitm2

Perl Carbon front splitter and side skirts installed!

Bic for scale.

Love those skirts

[Matt Devo]

Originally Posted by AndrewC1989

Note to everyone here, try not to ever scratch your gloss black radio/ac trim because replacing it is a giant PITA. I eventually managed to get it done by what felt like the grace of god:




If you ever have to replace it for whatever reason use this method (9:15) because the plugs WILL NOT come out:

why not just remove the entire hvac/radio faceplate, and the remove the trim from there? Had mine off recently and that seemed like it would be much easier. Trying to figure out how to justify the dry carbon piece from EDS

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by Matt Devo

why not just remove the entire hvac/radio faceplate, and the remove the trim from there? Had mine off recently and that seemed like it would be much easier. Trying to figure out how to justify the dry carbon piece from EDS

The faceplate that houses the hvac is connected to the car by a 2 inch wire that will not unplug for whatever reason, so you essentially have 0 room to work with as you try to separate the trim from the AC/Radio. The wire from the cars harness simply will not unplug from the hvac unit. I tried using my fingers, pliers, a needle nose tool, I googled videos and DIYs on the forum. Everyone said the same thing and I can confirm it: It's next to impossible. That wiring harness was either never meant to be unplugged or it requires a special tool. Now that I've done it once I'd consider it manageable but doing it for the first time with one pair of hands, in a garage with no AC, isn't what I would call pleasant or easy.

[Matt Devo]

Originally Posted by AndrewC1989

The faceplate that houses the hvac is connected to the car by a 2 inch wire that will not unplug for whatever reason, so you essentially have 0 room to work with as you try to separate the trim from the AC/Radio. The wire from the cars harness simply will not unplug from the hvac unit. I tried using my fingers, pliers, a needle nose tool, I googled videos and DIYs on the forum. Everyone said the same thing and I can confirm it: It's next to impossible. That wiring harness was either never meant to be unplugged or it requires a special tool. Now that I've done it once I'd consider it manageable but doing it for the first time with one pair of hands, in a garage with no AC, isn't what I would call pleasant or easy.

<shrugs> mine released without issue, must have gotten lucky