[adisz]

Originally Posted by E36toF87

after a wash

Looks so good!
What are the widths and offset?
I have some apex wheels waiting to be installed as well, cant wait

[Deso]

Originally Posted by akkando

Do you watch that Savagegeese youtube channel?

I can't say that I have... any good?

[akkando]

Originally Posted by Deso

I can't say that I have... any good?

I like their channel a lot, they generally do very thorough reviews of cars, but their reviews are quite long and don't follow the typical review formats of most car review websites channels so it's probably not for everyone. Anyway I was curious because they are in Illinois and it looks like you are too.

[Rick4345]

I put a wireless charger in.

There's a video on YouTube that shows the steps better than one I could do. Rest assured though, it's takes a little more time and effort than the video shows.

Works great. Now my wife uses the USB port in the console to charge her phone. I can use the power socket for my radar detector. It's an Escort 9500ix powered by the smart cord with the USB port which powers my dashcam.

I'm using an iPhone X and the car is a 2017 M2 with the phone package.

[E36toF87]

Originally Posted by adisz

Looks so good!
What are the widths and offset?
I have some apex wheels waiting to be installed as well, cant wait

9.5" width, ET28 offset

[Bt12]

I drove it for 1 mile after 3 weeks. It’s now up to 800 miles. Another 400 and I’ll get go break in service lol

[Nezil]

Inspired by akkando's posts here and here, I ordered samples of mid-grey, dark-grey and black chrome from Fellers online. I couldn't pick up locally unfortunately because there wasn't stock, but they shipped without charging me for it so I just had to wait a little longer.

All of this was with the intention of making my Kidney Grills, Side Gills and Badges into black chrome, whilst also providing some protection, and the ability to go back to stock whenever I choose.

I had considered buying the IND Black Chrome set, but it's not cheap at $550, and it's a painted tint over the original Chrome. I had seen another forum member post that their set had some chips, and though I'm sure IND would stand by their product when it was new, the fact is that stone chips will very likely happen over time, especially for the Kidney Grills.

I tried the Avery Black Chrome first, but found it to be really quite thick, and not particularly conformant. Looking at videos on-line, I wonder if it was genuine because it didn't stretch very much with heat at all, and appeared to have some white layer in it. It also wasn't that shiny for a Chrome, or as dark as I wanted.

Next I tried the two transparent grey films, which were much thinner and stretch really well with heat. I was able to get a far better wrap over the small Side Gill bars with this film, and so far at least, have decided to go with the dark grey film, which almost looks black in use.

While I was at it, I installed the light grey film to the door mirror turn signal sections, which are also effectively Chrome. In my opinion this also looks far better than stock, and was really quite easy to do (having watched some CK wraps YouTube!).

The samples aren't enough to do the Kidney Grills, so I'm going to order a larger piece for that, and my local store should have stock this time.

Sample sheets were $1.49 each for the transparent, and $6.99 for the Black Chrome. Larger pieces, for example a 2' x 3' piece of transparent is $7.09. Assuming I can get the film to conform enough to do the Kidney Grills, that's really very cheap!

Some photos:

[Nezil]

I also went to Korea last week, where I picked up what might be one of the last Cellink B Extended battery packs.

I tried to place an order with an online store sort of like Amazon initially, but they emailed back saying they had no stock. I think got one of my colleages to call the manufacturer (Egens) who confirmed that they've stopped producing the extended battery packs, but gave us a retailer who might still have stock.

It nearly didn't arrive before I had to head to the airport, but the shipping company was kind enough to change their route and drop it off to the hotel early!

Here is a picture before install:

I'll be posting the installation pictures and testing of run-time in this thread: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1457010

[akkando]

Originally Posted by Nezil

Inspired by akkando's posts here and here, I ordered samples of mid-grey, dark-grey and black chrome from Fellers online. I couldn't pick up locally unfortunately because there wasn't stock, but they shipped without charging me for it so I just had to wait a little longer.
All of this was with the intention of making my Kidney Grills, Side Gills and Badges into black chrome, whilst also providing some protection, and the ability to go back to stock whenever I choose.
I had considered buying the IND Black Chrome set, but it's not cheap at $550, and it's a painted tint over the original Chrome. I had seen another forum member post that their set had some chips, and though I'm sure IND would stand by their product when it was new, the fact is that stone chips will very likely happen over time, especially for the Kidney Grills.
I tried the Avery Black Chrome first, but found it to be really quite thick, and not particularly conformant. Looking at videos on-line, I wonder if it was genuine because it didn't stretch very much with heat at all, and appeared to have some white layer in it. It also wasn't that shiny for a Chrome, or as dark as I wanted.
Next I tried the two transparent grey films, which were much thinner and stretch really well with heat. I was able to get a far better wrap over the small Side Gill bars with this film, and so far at least, have decided to go with the dark grey film, which almost looks black in use.
While I was at it, I installed the light grey film to the door mirror turn signal sections, which are also effectively Chrome. In my opinion this also looks far better than stock, and was really quite easy to do (having watched some CK wraps YouTube!).
The samples aren't enough to do the Kidney Grills, so I'm going to order a larger piece for that, and my local store should have stock this time.
Sample sheets were $1.49 each for the transparent, and $6.99 for the Black Chrome. Larger pieces, for example a 2' x 3' piece of transparent is $7.09. Assuming I can get the film to conform enough to do the Kidney Grills, that's really very cheap!
Some photos:
[PICTURES]

Looking good! Yea for less than $2 I figure you can't go wrong with a sample sheet for a couple of quick cheap mods and the ability to experiment a bit to see what you like.

[Nezil]

Originally Posted by akkando

Looking good! Yea for less than $2 I figure you can't go wrong with a sample sheet for a couple of quick cheap mods and the ability to experiment a bit to see what you like.

Hell yeah... So cheap to just experiment with!

I just finished doing the M2 badges on the back and on the Grill. I think I could have done a slightly better job if I'd removed the badges, but wanted to experiment with how good I could get it without resorting to that. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

Can't wait to get a larger sheet to do the Kidney Grills with now. Hopefully the San Jose store has it in stock.

Oh, and I think I discovered the issue with the Avery Chrome. It was not enough heat. I was experimenting with it in my hotel room in Korea, and I think for safety reasons, the hair dryers in hotels are pretty weak at putting out heat. I tried the wife's hair dryer with it and it worked better. If anything, I'd say it was perfect because I know you can over-heat vinyl and our hair dryer on high heat is probably ideal. It made the transparent vinyl really pliable and stretchy which gives me hope for the Kidney Grills.

[Japper69]

Originally Posted by subliminalaudio

Whats that on your seats ?

Just seat covers I put on when i’m Installing stuff in my scruffy clothes 😄

[subliminalaudio]

Originally Posted by jdrn

Heated wide angle right side mirror glass.

I want

[subliminalaudio]

Rear reflectors deleted via axxon

[pyyrat]

Took some shots.

[Who?]

cya exhaust tips looks great, can't wait to see it out in the sun

[BAN_M2C]

Originally Posted by E36toF87

after a wash

Was wondering which M2 was yours there but didn't see the Mineral Gray. Saw two LBBs and two Alpine White's on Sunday.

Or did you go Saturday?

I liked how the wheel fits on the car, and seeing Tire Rack has not answered my PMs regarding the wheel package they have I might consider these for the track setup.

[jonahk]

Just had 1200 mile break in service done, so it was time for some coding:

• Close windows and sunroof from keyfob
  Fold mirrors on lock
  Unlock door on engine onff
  Disable window roll-up door interrupt
  Enable brake-force flashing when driving 10+mph
  Illuminate exterior door handles in reverse
  DISABLE STUPID ACTIVE SOUND (no more drone in Sport+)
  Disable legal disclaimer on iDrive and backup camera (one less chime in the mornings)
  Re-code 5AP Variable Light Distribution
  Re-code 8S4 Anti-dazzle

The little things add up on daily use of the car, and the anti-dazzle feature is amazing. Took a few hours because I had to get some updated versions of E-Sys and a few of the CAFD files but totally worth the effort.

I went the E-Sys route because I'd done it on my M235, and my buddy's M4. I imagine Bimmercode is easier but I like logging and audit trails

[akkando]

Originally Posted by jonahk

Re-code 8S4 Anti-dazzle[/LIST]
The little things add up on daily use of the car, and the anti-dazzle feature is amazing. Took a few hours because I had to get some updated versions of E-Sys and a few of the CAFD files but totally worth the effort.

I went the E-Sys route because I'd done it on my M235, and my buddy's M4. I imagine Bimmercode is easier but I like logging and audit trails

You sure your M2 really has all the hardware necessary for ant-dazzle? I thought North American cars don't come with all the hardware to make it not actually flash people, so coding it will do something, but won't prevent your high beams from flashing people? I did VLD and that seems to be fine.

[Tano]

Last weekend installed the Laptime Performance splitter. Also some upgrades (FMIC,DV+, Pure inlet pipe) were done with some long, painful and PITA work.

[jonahk]

Originally Posted by akkando

You sure your M2 really has all the hardware necessary for ant-dazzle? I thought North American cars don't come with all the hardware to make it not actually flash people, so coding it will do something, but won't prevent your high beams from flashing people? I did VLD and that seems to be fine.

I posted this in another thread as well because I wasn't sure based on the feedback I've seen.

I coded mine last night (2018 LCI, Adaptive LED) to re-add 5AP and 8S4 and it works perfectly. It properly adjusts for oncoming traffic, and tunnels around cars in front of me. I had a passenger with me and he confirmed there was no change to my light pattern on the car in front of me when the auto high beams kicked on. However, I wonder what the other cars think whey the see the shoulder lit up like daylite...

Drove for over an hour because after reading these posts I wasn't 100% sure I could trust it. Never once got flashed, never once did my high beams "accidentally" blast oncoming traffic or another driver. I notice very defined edges to my light pattern though, which I did NOT ever see on my M235 with Adaptive Xenons.

Going to head back out this weekend with another car to verify.

[BAN_M2C]

Not today but over the weekend.. drove about 1200 miles from FL to Atlanta and then to South Carolina before heading back to Florida.. This car was made to be driven and enjoyed..

Went to Caffeine and Octane in Atlanta where there were tons of beautiful BMWs in the BMWCCA Corral.

Also went to Road Atlanta and saw a couple M2s running the HPDE!

Was making 26mpg during the trip which is great IMO having dyno' day 411whp and 444tq.

Car behaved very well all weekend and was not a pain with the exhaust!

[dvas]

New dedicated track wheels. 18x10 inch Apex SM-10s will be teamed up with some Nitto NT01s for a square track setup. Can't wait to see them on the car but will have to wait another month.