12-02-2020, 10:45 AM | #1 |
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I think I've got my M2C pretty much sorted.....
Since the car is in the shop for the AutoSolutions SSK and stainless brake lines install and I'm trapped across the country on a layover, I thought I'd put together a list of what I've been working on with my M2C. It's mostly a "Date Night/Day Off" car and will rarely, if ever be tracked.
Any and all questions, comments, and suggestions appreciated..... 2020 6MT M2C, SOM Installed: - Automotive Passion Front arch guards - AutoSolutions Ultra shifter (74A bushings, 20% reduction) - BimmerCode coding application - BMS replica 95mm black chrome exhaust tips - BMW European aspheric side mirrors - BMW European sun visors - BMW fitted luggage compartment mat - BMW M3/M4 intake ducting - BMW M-Performance carbon fiber brake lever w/ IND orange stitched boot - BMW M-Performance carbon fiber shift knob w/ IND orange stitched boot - BMW M-Performance carbon fiber steering wheel trim - BMW M-Performance front & rear floor mats - BMW 2-Series hood insulation pad - BMW 2-Series left & right door seals - BMW splined wheel locks - Carbahn Stage I software flash tune - Denver Auto Shield “Driver’s Package” paint protection film - Denver Auto Shield Level 2 paint correction & ceramic coating - Goodridge stainless braided brake lines - IND slatted matte rear reflector inserts - IND SOM front reflector inserts - IND SOM M2 side markers - Mishimoto baffled oil catch can - Mishimoto heat exchanger w/ stone guard - Trunknets cargo net - Uxcell USB Type-A anti-dust plugs - VTT crank bolt capture kit On hand, awaiting installation (time, skill & weather dependent): - Acexxon universal front lip protector - BavSound Ghost V2 underseat subwoofers - BavSound sound deadening pack - BavSound Stage One speaker upgrade - BMW European front bumper - BMW 2-Series aluminum left & right rear panel covers - BMW 2-Series left & right rear wheel insulation pads - BMW 2-Series left & right trunk insulation pads - Boodlied 20W LED backup bulbs - IND SOM driver’s side door lock cover - IND silver ignition bezel - TechnicPNP ASD bypass cable - UCP clutch pedal On order: - BavSound Revenant Pro amplifier Miscellaneous: - BMS wheel hanger pins - BMS wheel-saver 17mm socket - BMW M-Performance indoor car cover - BMW Motorsport keychain - BMW oil pouch - Charcoal intake air filters removed - Cosmoline RP-342 rust preventative spray on interior of brake rotors - CTEK MXS 5.0 battery charger & maintainer - Rust-Oleum High Heat primer & paint on exhaust - TMS Motorsports jack pad adapters - Veepeak OBDCheck BLE+ Bluetooth 4.0 OBD2 Scanner Considering/Researching: - Bimmertech front-view camera - BMW Orbit Grey 763M wheels - BMW e90 non-CDV clutch slave cylinder - BMW M-Performance suspension - Dinan axle-back exhaust w/ x-pipe - Full-screen CarPlay - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (255/35/19 & 275/35/19) - Mishimoto oil catch can petcock drain - Porterfield R4-S pads - Radar detector, blend mount & mirrortap (360C, R7, V1/G2 or Thea) - Richland RF-GT4 wheels - Wheel spacers Last edited by flybigjet; 12-02-2020 at 01:02 PM.. |
12-02-2020, 12:50 PM | #2 |
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I love seeing everything listed like this. We attacked our upgrades from different directions and this helps me see what I'm missing. Highest remaining on my list are the Carbahn related upgrades and tune.
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12-02-2020, 02:14 PM | #3 |
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Needs a cherry on top. Just kidding! Man that's a LOT of mods to a new car. Should be awesome though.
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12-03-2020, 08:12 AM | #4 |
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how do you like the Carbahn tune, curious how much it changes the power of the car as compared to Stock by a seat of the pants measurement. That is the one upgrade I am thinking about doing...
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12-03-2020, 08:22 AM | #5 |
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12-03-2020, 08:41 AM | #6 |
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given it's not a track oriented car, why add heat exchanger, baffled oil pan, pads and such of it's going to be a "date night" purposeful car? lots of cool unique mods to your car though. share some pics. enjoy!
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12-03-2020, 09:29 AM | #7 | |
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It's a completely different car. Full disclosure-- I "corrected" the cooling system by adding a larger heat exchanger and I added the M3/M4 snorkels that connect to the truncated OEM snorkels. Additionally, we sealed the open holes on the OEM snorkels that were sucking in hot air from the engine bay, so now I'm only pulling in cold air from 90-degrees behind the kidney grills (before the radiators/exchangers). The Carbahn guys thought I was "really on to something" with that setup. But now? the car is completely docile driving it sedately-- but when you hammer the throttle? At high rpm's, the DSC light will flash at least through third gear-- I haven't been able to find anywhere to get to high rpm's in fourth, so I have no idea if that would continue-- I haven't had the time nor the stupidity to find somewhere to turn off the DSC completely and see what happens at WOT. I'm also at 6000', so I was more than a little surprised at how much power the beast has now. I think I'll be replacing my tires in about 5000 miles, and will go with 255/275 PS4S's with possibly spacers to see if that'll help keep the tires from wanting to spin off the rims-- right now, with DSC off, I can spin the rears like there's no tomorrow with little effort-- above about 4000 rpm, things get..... interesting. |
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The butt-dyno says I wasn't wrong. It pulls like a freight train. Didn't do a baffled oil pan-- just an oil catch can. Pads are simply "on the list" for when I have to replace pads. I *do* plan on tracking it at a few HPDE's if and when the tracks here ever reopen, but not in a competitive way-- just to go out and have fun. Last edited by flybigjet; 12-03-2020 at 12:12 PM.. |
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His direct quote? "This thing's a BEAST!" |
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12-03-2020, 10:03 AM | #11 |
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If I were in US I'd def try the Richland wheels. Seems good quality and bang for buck.
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12-03-2020, 10:57 AM | #14 |
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OP: I see the reference to the Bavsound equipment. Have you had experience with this equipment before and is it a good improvement over the HK system? First time I've come across this particular manufacturer. Thanks!!!
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I haven't installed them yet as I haven't gotten around to figuring out how to take the trim pieces apart without damaging them. |
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I really need to find a fellow enthusiast in Denver who likes to take cars apart so there can be bonding with wrenching with frosty adult beverages! |
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I gutted that system, but it was a nightmare since BMW used this weirdo differential balanced ground system with their head units (I kept the OEM headhunt since I had a V1 display running on it with a StealthOne adapter)-- I eventually had to have Zapco make a custom interface to make the headhunt work with their amps. This time around, I'm just letting the pro's figure it out. BavSound has a very good reputation, and they've been great to talk to. I *really* need to get the speakers and the soundproofing installed on the car! |
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Here's a pic of them-- I just have to figure out how to get the side trim off without breaking anything....
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