DaWhole9's M550i Build Thread

DaWhole9 · 06-19-2024, 04:51 AM

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Here is my Alpine White 2018 M550i. The plan is to do some mild mods, mostly cosmetic and enjoy the car. I am happy with the performance stock, so not looking to do any engine mods. Maybe exhaust for looks and sound, springs, coding.

DaWhole9 · 06-19-2024, 04:54 AM

Purchase day! Here is the G30 M550i next to the F10 535i I traded in.

DaWhole9 · 06-19-2024, 04:55 AM

First Mod...remove the front license plate. It was mounted using the tow hook. There were already holes drilled. I will fill those and touch them up at some point.

DaWhole9 · 06-19-2024, 05:00 AM

A few pics....

DaWhole9 · 06-19-2024, 05:01 AM

Tinted windows. My F10 had tinted windows and the interior temps were much cooler. I am having the windows, minus the windshield and the sunroof done with a light/medium ceramic tint.

DaWhole9 · 06-19-2024, 05:16 AM

Gloss black Kidney Grills. I dont like the the multiple colors on the car. 1, gloss black, and bronze. So the plan is to replace the bronze exterior trim pieces in gloss black.

Starting with the Kidney Grill. Got it from Amazon. Fit was great. Simple swap.

DaWhole9 · 06-19-2024, 05:19 AM

More gloss black pieces. Side vents and mirror caps. Amazon for the mirror caps and eBay for the side vents. There are lots of parts that are stick on, I made sure the ones I got were direct swaps for the original pieces.

DaWhole9 · 06-19-2024, 01:24 PM

Coding!!!

Got a Vlink BM+ OBD adapter and Bimmercode and I coded a few things. M startup screen, 200 mph speedo and the real reason I got Bimmercode was to code full screen CarPlay! I was on software version Y so it was ready for simple coding to change the CarPlay from oartial screen to fullscreen.

DaWhole9 · 06-19-2024, 01:27 PM

MSS Springs!

I want to get the right stance for the car and i was debating H&R and MSS. I have the DHP, Dynamic Handling Package with adaptive dampers and Inwanted to retain full functionality of that system so Coilovers were out of the question. H&R were cheaper than MSS but reviews have said the ride can be more harsh and you get the drop you get. MSS has been reviewed to retain OEM ride quality and you get height adjustability. So i went with MSS.

DaWhole9 · 06-19-2024, 01:35 PM

MSS Springs and 15mm spacers installed! I have no complaints! Glad I went with the MSS system. I dropped the rear all the way, 30mm, and leveled the front. Ride quality is like stock but the stance! The 15mm spacers all around pushed rhe wheels out perfectly. Once it settles a bit I will fine tune the ride height. I may raise it just a tad. Nice to have that capability.

pau1 · 06-28-2024, 04:44 AM

You won’t regret getting just a normal front lip. It changed the whole look of the car

DaWhole9 · 06-29-2024, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pau1

You won’t regret getting just a normal front lip. It changed the whole look of the car

Thanks! I am looking into one...I want a minimal one, but you are right I think it will add alot.

DaWhole9 · 08-09-2024, 07:28 PM

New shoes today!!! These are 789M Replicas in G30 offsets. A few quick snaps now...will get some more professional pics soon.

Tpriest7893 · 08-10-2024, 02:44 PM

Wheels look clean! Add painted reflectors on the front bumper!

DaWhole9 · 08-10-2024, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tpriest7893

Wheels look clean! Add painted reflectors on the front bumper!

Thanks! I will look into those!

Tpriest7893 · 08-10-2024, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaWhole9

Thanks! I will look into those!

I also have white g30, I did the IND paint matched I have a pic on a forum somewhere around here

Tpriest7893 · 08-10-2024, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaWhole9

New shoes today!!! These are 798M Replicas in G30 offsets. A few quick snaps now...will get some more professional pics soon.

I was trying to find these and don’t find anything under 798?

DaWhole9 · 08-11-2024, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tpriest7893

I was trying to find these and don’t find anything under 798?

Oops. They are 789M reps.

DaWhole9 · 08-20-2024, 01:16 PM

Just did some photos of the car. Here is a dump.

DaWhole9 · 08-22-2024, 04:53 PM

Got my Gloss black M550 badge from IND in the mail today.
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*Mini rant...I ordered from somewhere else as IND wanted to charge something like $30 to ship...I found it closer, and it shipped for $10 and was here the next day. OK rant over.*

Install was easy...

I used masking take to mark where the previous letters were and to make sure the new letters went on straight and exactly where the old ones were.
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Used a heat gun and dental floss to remove the old letters. cleaned off the excess glue and carefully put the new letters on.

The new badges had self adhesive already on them so just peel off and place.

It's subtle but it fits the whole "Stormtrooper" theme.
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Before and after:
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Next up to install the Glass Black front lip.
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Then figure out to do about the exhaust. Option 1: Keep the stock muffler and maybe do a resonator delete and replace the tips with round tips or Option 2: RC Tuning or Remus Cat back system.

rsc1 · 09-02-2024, 04:07 PM

Do a res delete + quad tips and get yourself some LCI tails with the money you saved

nice car man.

DaWhole9 · 09-25-2024, 11:14 PM

OK...Exhaust:

Option 1: Resonator delete and install quad tips.
Option 2: Remus or RC Tuning cat back exhaust.

Well option 3 happened. M5 Competition Cat back exhaust system....

Here is a basically new cat back exhaust that was cheaper than a resonator delete and quad tips install. Now to install.

06-19-2024, 04:51 AM	#1
DaWhole9 First Lieutenant 419 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	DaWhole9's M550i Build Thread Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Here is my Alpine White 2018 M550i. The plan is to do some mild mods, mostly cosmetic and enjoy the car. I am happy with the performance stock, so not looking to do any engine mods. Maybe exhaust for looks and sound, springs, coding. Attached Images
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06-19-2024, 04:54 AM	#2
DaWhole9 First Lieutenant 419 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	Purchase day! Here is the G30 M550i next to the F10 535i I traded in. Attached Images
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06-19-2024, 04:55 AM	#3
DaWhole9 First Lieutenant 419 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	First Mod...remove the front license plate. It was mounted using the tow hook. There were already holes drilled. I will fill those and touch them up at some point. Attached Images
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06-19-2024, 05:00 AM	#4
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06-19-2024, 05:01 AM	#5
DaWhole9 First Lieutenant 419 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	Tinted windows. My F10 had tinted windows and the interior temps were much cooler. I am having the windows, minus the windshield and the sunroof done with a light/medium ceramic tint. Attached Images
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06-19-2024, 05:16 AM	#6
DaWhole9 First Lieutenant 419 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	Gloss black Kidney Grills. I dont like the the multiple colors on the car. 1, gloss black, and bronze. So the plan is to replace the bronze exterior trim pieces in gloss black. Starting with the Kidney Grill. Got it from Amazon. Fit was great. Simple swap. Attached Images
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06-19-2024, 05:19 AM	#7
DaWhole9 First Lieutenant 419 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	More gloss black pieces. Side vents and mirror caps. Amazon for the mirror caps and eBay for the side vents. There are lots of parts that are stick on, I made sure the ones I got were direct swaps for the original pieces. Attached Images
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06-19-2024, 01:24 PM	#8
DaWhole9 First Lieutenant 419 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	Coding!!! Got a Vlink BM+ OBD adapter and Bimmercode and I coded a few things. M startup screen, 200 mph speedo and the real reason I got Bimmercode was to code full screen CarPlay! I was on software version Y so it was ready for simple coding to change the CarPlay from oartial screen to fullscreen. Attached Images __________________ 2018 M550i\|Alpine White\|MSS Springs\|BMW 789M reps\|M5 Competition Exhaust\| 1976 BMW 2002\|Fjord Blue\|Stage II Ireland Suspension\|10:1 Compression\|292 Cam\|5 Speed\| 1964 Volvo 122S Wagon\|Rusty
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06-19-2024, 01:27 PM	#9
DaWhole9 First Lieutenant 419 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	MSS Springs! I want to get the right stance for the car and i was debating H&R and MSS. I have the DHP, Dynamic Handling Package with adaptive dampers and Inwanted to retain full functionality of that system so Coilovers were out of the question. H&R were cheaper than MSS but reviews have said the ride can be more harsh and you get the drop you get. MSS has been reviewed to retain OEM ride quality and you get height adjustability. So i went with MSS. Attached Images __________________ 2018 M550i\|Alpine White\|MSS Springs\|BMW 789M reps\|M5 Competition Exhaust\| 1976 BMW 2002\|Fjord Blue\|Stage II Ireland Suspension\|10:1 Compression\|292 Cam\|5 Speed\| 1964 Volvo 122S Wagon\|Rusty
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06-19-2024, 01:35 PM	#10
DaWhole9 First Lieutenant 419 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	MSS Springs and 15mm spacers installed! I have no complaints! Glad I went with the MSS system. I dropped the rear all the way, 30mm, and leveled the front. Ride quality is like stock but the stance! The 15mm spacers all around pushed rhe wheels out perfectly. Once it settles a bit I will fine tune the ride height. I may raise it just a tad. Nice to have that capability. Attached Images __________________ 2018 M550i\|Alpine White\|MSS Springs\|BMW 789M reps\|M5 Competition Exhaust\| 1976 BMW 2002\|Fjord Blue\|Stage II Ireland Suspension\|10:1 Compression\|292 Cam\|5 Speed\| 1964 Volvo 122S Wagon\|Rusty
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DaWhole9 First Lieutenant 419 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	New shoes today!!! These are 789M Replicas in G30 offsets. A few quick snaps now...will get some more professional pics soon. Attached Images
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DaWhole9 First Lieutenant 419 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	Just did some photos of the car. Here is a dump. Attached Images __________________ 2018 M550i\|Alpine White\|MSS Springs\|BMW 789M reps\|M5 Competition Exhaust\| 1976 BMW 2002\|Fjord Blue\|Stage II Ireland Suspension\|10:1 Compression\|292 Cam\|5 Speed\| 1964 Volvo 122S Wagon\|Rusty
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08-22-2024, 04:53 PM	#20
DaWhole9 First Lieutenant 419 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	Got my Gloss black M550 badge from IND in the mail today. Mini rant...I ordered from somewhere else as IND wanted to charge something like $30 to ship...I found it closer, and it shipped for $10 and was here the next day. OK rant over. Install was easy... I used masking take to mark where the previous letters were and to make sure the new letters went on straight and exactly where the old ones were. Used a heat gun and dental floss to remove the old letters. cleaned off the excess glue and carefully put the new letters on. The new badges had self adhesive already on them so just peel off and place. It's subtle but it fits the whole "Stormtrooper" theme. Before and after: Next up to install the Glass Black front lip. Then figure out to do about the exhaust. Option 1: Keep the stock muffler and maybe do a resonator delete and replace the tips with round tips or Option 2: RC Tuning or Remus Cat back system. Last edited by DaWhole9; 08-22-2024 at 05:00 PM..
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DaWhole9 First Lieutenant 419 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	OK...Exhaust: Option 1: Resonator delete and install quad tips. Option 2: Remus or RC Tuning cat back exhaust. Well option 3 happened. M5 Competition Cat back exhaust system.... Here is a basically new cat back exhaust that was cheaper than a resonator delete and quad tips install. Now to install. Attached Images Last edited by DaWhole9; 09-27-2024 at 01:51 AM..
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