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      01-30-2021, 05:58 PM   #89
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Exhaust Modified -

Went to PCW Exhausts yesterday to extract some more sound out of the stock exhaust. The backbox and resonator were modified - to be honest, you don't see what Paul does as it's behind the scenes - all I know is he works his magic. Such a nice and humble guy to talk to.

My car is an early 2018 build so I don't have a PPF/OPF on it. I have to say, from just modifying the stock exhaust I'm quite pleased with the outcome. I'm still deciding on what to do with rrgards to performance mods but this will more than do for now, for sound. I like how it now pops and bangs alot more now too

I have also forced the valve on the right hand side tip/pipe to stay open. This was done before yesterday to give it a louder cold start. Also I wasn't a fan of 'smoke' coming out of only one tailpipe - looked odd

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Nice! I’d love my 540i to sound like it does on cold start all the time, but I do have to fire it up quite early sometimes so I’m not sure I’d want the cold start to be any louder!
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Nice! I'd love my 540i to sound like it does on cold start all the time, but I do have to fire it up quite early sometimes so I'm not sure I'd want the cold start to be any louder!
I fired it up at 7am this morning... no other cars on the road. I did feel that it might be a little too loud but that thought last a second or 2! The smile on my face lasted much much longer
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I finally installed the bottom piece to the M Perf diffuser that I purchaed towards the end of last year. I waited to fit this on as I knew that the exhaust would need to be dropped off the car to have work done on it.

I think it now finishes the back off nicely. Goes really well with all the other black gloss bits.

Looking to add some rear side splitters. Think they would flow well like the one pictured below in carbon. Proving rather difficult to find ones in black gloss. The carbon ones are over $300 - don't really want to buy them and then have to wrap them either. Plus I think $300 is a little steep for something like that
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I remember you talking about the exhaust mod last year, looks interesting.

I like the idea of reusing current parts (that are almost brand new) so will get in touch with PWC.

Hopefully, I can have more noise in sport but the option to be normal in comfort.
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Had a new steering wheel fitted yesterday from Royal Steering Wheels in Aylesbury. The options and choices are endless. I went for the M Performance Style one...

Black Alcantara on the sides
Smooth leather top and bottom
Red centre stripe
Mid grey stitching to match the seat stitching

I think it has lifted the interior to another level. So nice to hold and grip while driving now
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Hi All,

New to this side of the camp..

Thought I'd create my own build thread on here to showcase and share the various modifications I will do on the car.

History - I have owned a few E90's, an F30 335d x drive, an F10 and more recently a F06 GC. The F06 was heavily modded and was an enjoyable build, which lasted around 11 months from ownership to me part exchanging it in for a G30. Alot of that build was showcased on IG - project640d.

New Car - The new car/project I have purchased is a 2018 G30 540i x Drive in Bluestone Metallic

The car caught my eye as it has a high specification. I wasn't sure on the Bluestone Colour as I've always gone for Blacks or Greys. However, I feel I made a good choice going for this one. Looking at it side by side to the 640d, it wasn't far off Space Grey!

Like with the F06 I had, I plan to make it individual to me and carry out various changes and modifications to make it my own - all of course, tastefully done .

My new IG profile: project540ix

540i Spec List:

Standard Spec
  • Ambient lighting
  • Digital cockpit
  • Heated front seats
  • Instrument panel in sensatec
  • Lumbar support
  • Sport seats
  • 20 inch individual wheels v-spoke 759i
  • High-gloss shadowline
  • Ext. mirrors- folding
  • M rear spoiler
  • Sun protection glass
  • M sport braking system
  • M sport suspension
  • Active guard
  • Active pedestrian safety
  • Alarm system (thatcham 1)
  • BMW online services
  • Navigation system professional
  • PDC front and rear
  • Real time traffic information
  • Single-disc cd player
  • Dab digital radio
  • Sport automatic transmission

Additonal Spec
  • BMW gesture control
  • Elec fr seats + driver memory
  • BMW icon adaptive led headlights
  • Display key
  • Enhanced bluetooth- wireless charging
  • Harman kardon loudspeaker system
  • Head-up display
  • Headlight wash
  • High-beam assistant
  • Reversing assist camera
  • Wifi hotspot preparation
  • Comfort access
  • Piano black - bmw ind.

Packages:
  • M sport package
  • M sport plus pack
  • Comfort pack
  • Technology pack
  • Visibility pack

Planned Changes/Modifications -

  • Retrofit / Code in SLI
  • Retrofit / Code in Apple CarPlay
  • Front Spliiter
  • Side Blades
  • Rear Diffuser
  • De-Chrome Handles
  • De-Chrome Exhaust Tips
  • LED Reverse Bulbs
  • Black Gloss Grille
  • Black Gloss M Wing Badges
  • Remap
  • Exhaust Mod
  • 15mm Spacers All Round
  • Lowering Springs
  • I'm sure there will be more

Pics below of the outgoing car and also some of the new car, in it's stock form.
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Few little changes done to the car this weekend. Small changes but make a big difference in my eyes and give it that individual look.

Golden Wrench Blackline kit added to the rear lights... I did look at getting the whole rear lights but mich prefer this subtle change.

1 before and 3 after pictures...
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Few little changes done to the car this weekend. Small changes but make a big difference in my eyes and give it that individual look.

Golden Wrench Blackline kit added to the rear lights... I did look at getting the whole rear lights but mich prefer this subtle change.

1 before and 3 after pictures...
Cool! Is it essentially just a sticker you put over the reversing light? Was there any other work other than just sticking it on?
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IND centre grille trim piece fitted in Bluestone Metallic. I was never a fan if the black centre and always thought it looked odd.

A little change like this transforms the whole look!
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Few little changes done to the car this weekend. Small changes but make a big difference in my eyes and give it that individual look.

Golden Wrench Blackline kit added to the rear lights... I did look at getting the whole rear lights but mich prefer this subtle change.

1 before and 3 after pictures...
Cool! Is it essentially just a sticker you put over the reversing light? Was there any other work other than just sticking it on?
Yes bud, its a pre cut vinyl/overlay that goes over the lens area. It's quite thin but strong. I have 50w CREE pure white LED reverse bulbs and it still outputs alot of light through the overlay
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Few little changes done to the car this weekend. Small changes but make a big difference in my eyes and give it that individual look.

Golden Wrench Blackline kit added to the rear lights... I did look at getting the whole rear lights but mich prefer this subtle change.

1 before and 3 after pictures...
Cool! Is it essentially just a sticker you put over the reversing light? Was there any other work other than just sticking it on?
Yes bud, its a pre cut vinyl/overlay that goes over the lens area. It's quite thin but strong. I have 50w CREE pure white LED reverse bulbs and it still outputs alot of light through the overlay
Good to know it is just a simple stick on. I checked out their website and they haven't made one for the LCI models. I might get one when they make it. Nice build you got there!
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Few little changes done to the car this weekend. Small changes but make a big difference in my eyes and give it that individual look.

Golden Wrench Blackline kit added to the rear lights... I did look at getting the whole rear lights but mich prefer this subtle change.

1 before and 3 after pictures...
Cool! Is it essentially just a sticker you put over the reversing light? Was there any other work other than just sticking it on?
Yes bud, its a pre cut vinyl/overlay that goes over the lens area. It's quite thin but strong. I have 50w CREE pure white LED reverse bulbs and it still outputs alot of light through the overlay
Good to know it is just a simple stick on. I checked out their website and they haven't made one for the LCI models. I might get one when they make it. Nice build you got there!
Thank you
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Hi All

New to this forum but been around on Bimmerpost for a while. Previously had a F10 530d M Sport and before that an E90 and E46.

Just bought a G30 520i M Sport. Nice spec on it too. It's in Bluestone which made me follow this thread - awesome car bud and great build. Following you on Instagram too to keep updated with your build.

Have a few mods planned - mainly small cosmetic ones. First off black kidney grills - was gonna go for double slats but after looking at yours and the way it looks with the active grill, think I'll go for single slat too. For the F10 I bought them from dm-autoteile on eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-Sport....m46890.l49286

but found some on mstyle too - https://www.mstyle.co.uk/bmw-5-serie...oss-black.html - anyone bought from mstyle before? What's the quality like?

Other mods planned are spacers front and rear and led bulbs for front indicators and reverse lights.

Will also have a play with BimmerCode and see what options I can code if any. Did few previously on the F10 too.

Loving the car so far! Massive upgrade from the F10.

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Exhaust Tips:

I have a big disliking to chrome on cars and it was only a matter of time before the exhaust tips on the car needed to be replaced with Black or Dark Chrome ones. Looking at OEM dark chrome replacement tips for the G30, they are very hard to come by as they are only available for the Sport model which we don't get in the UK. I found some part numbers online and found that they worked out to £102 each. I almost made the plunge but then spoke to a mate who had used Foliatec Exhaust Spray on his X5.

It cost £31 delivered. The product contains primer and hardener included. I sprayed the tips with 6 coats each and then left for 7 days to harden as per the instructions.

https://www.foliatec.com/shop/en/lac...-glossy-250-ml

I'm very pleased with the results and it looks good with the black gloss diffuser. The bottom piece of the diffuser will go on once I've had the backbox modified by PCW. to finish the back end off, I'm looking to get a gloss black M Performance Pro Style spoiler and also thinking of a light smoke tint to the tail lights to give it that "shadow" look.

Few pictures below (the one showing the underneath angle - they are water droplets from the exhaust not paint droplets!)
How did you get the tips off? Are they not welded on?

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Alloys now on the car...

Rears are fitted with 15mm spacers - I think they are spot on.

I tried the fronts on with the 15mm spacers but had some rubbing issues. I knew this would happen as the new wheels poke out 4mm more then then OEM ones. Also the Michelin tyre edge is some what different to the Goodyear which plays a part too.

The front's do look a little too inwards for my liking so may get some 10mm spacers and raise the front height a little. Currently the front is at max drop of 30mm.

Overall, very pleased with them and make the car look a whole lot better in my opinion!
Hi mate can I ask what you have done with the original wheels? Are they for sale?

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Hi All

New to this forum but been around on Bimmerpost for a while. Previously had a F10 530d M Sport and before that an E90 and E46.

Just bought a G30 520i M Sport. Nice spec on it too. It's in Bluestone which made me follow this thread - awesome car bud and great build. Following you on Instagram too to keep updated with your build.

Have a few mods planned - mainly small cosmetic ones. First off black kidney grills - was gonna go for double slats but after looking at yours and the way it looks with the active grill, think I'll go for single slat too. For the F10 I bought them from dm-autoteile on eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-Sport....m46890.l49286

but found some on mstyle too - https://www.mstyle.co.uk/bmw-5-serie...oss-black.html - anyone bought from mstyle before? What's the quality like?

Other mods planned are spacers front and rear and led bulbs for front indicators and reverse lights.

Will also have a play with BimmerCode and see what options I can code if any. Did few previously on the F10 too.

Loving the car so far! Massive upgrade from the F10.

Cheers
Congrats on your new car! Looking forward to seeing pics and what you do to it!

Thanks for the follow, likes and support!
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How did you get the tips off? Are they not welded on?

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They are held on with some spring tyre clips. I warmed the car up for 5 mins, this warmed up the exhaust. I then used a rubber mallet and block of wood - started to tap the back of the tips outwards towards me. A few knocks and they came loose.
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Hi mate can I ask what you have done with the original wheels? Are they for sale?

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Hi bud,

I still have them. I tend to put them on the car when it goes to the dealer etc.

Sorry, not looking to sell them yet but if I do - I will let you know.
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IND centre grille trim piece fitted in Bluestone Metallic. I was never a fan if the black centre and always thought it looked odd.

A little change like this transforms the whole look!
Isn't that where the front camera is supposed to be? I like it better color-matched on your car.
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IND centre grille trim piece fitted in Bluestone Metallic. I was never a fan if the black centre and always thought it looked odd.

A little change like this transforms the whole look!
Isn't that where the front camera is supposed to be? I like it better color-matched on your car.
Thank you!

I don't have the camera on mine. They do the same trim piece with the camera hole too if you have that option.
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Love the car do you have a link to the centre piece ?

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