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      11-02-2020, 12:12 PM   #23
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I just got a text from my dealer and I am already finished with production! Next step is to get to a boat... dealer says is should be here by first week of December, but possibly before the end of the month.
Congrats! Super jealous you're already at the "boat" phase of your journey. But excited to see pictures of your car when it arrives too.

Feel like we're in a mini-fraternity of M550i owners with similar production windows and an equal amount of masochism to keep checking our status haha
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I just got a text from my dealer and I am already finished with production! Next step is to get to a boat... dealer says is should be here by first week of December, but possibly before the end of the month.
Awesome. There are going to be some really nice cars popping up in the comIng weeks!

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I appreciate that! I can promise a photo post with gratuitous amounts of pictures once it arrives and I get it into shape.

Just ordered the red start button, red paddle shifters, paint-matched front reflector deletes from IND (those of us in NA will understand the pain of those orange pimples) new NY white license plates, dynamat for behind my plates to eliminate the rattle, new plate frames, and weathertech floor liners + trunk liner.

I am so, so ready for this car to come already hahaha
Sounds great! I was hoping for nice weather when the detailer finished with ours, so I could get some good photos of the TB in the sun. Unfortunately it was awful, so he took some photos indoors for me instead. I haven’t seen them yet so I’m really hoping they’ve come out well.

The reflectors would be my first job if my car was a US model. The other stuff all sounds great too - I like the sound of the red interior parts. I might have a look at IND myself. I’ve seen some nice items from them.
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      11-02-2020, 01:57 PM   #25
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Awesome. There are going to be some really nice cars popping up in the comIng weeks!



Sounds great! I was hoping for nice weather when the detailer finished with ours, so I could get some good photos of the TB in the sun. Unfortunately it was awful, so he took some photos indoors for me instead. I haven’t seen them yet so I’m really hoping they’ve come out well.

The reflectors would be my first job if my car was a US model. The other stuff all sounds great too - I like the sound of the red interior parts. I might have a look at IND myself. I’ve seen some nice items from them.
That's a bummer re: the weather, but would definitely be interested to see any good pictures of the TB color in different lighting.

I bought the red paddle shifters from IND, but they're Auto Tecknic brand (who made the start/stop button I bought). But interestingly, Auto Tecknic's site doesn't sell the red shift paddles, so I had to do it in two orders. I'll snap a few real life pics when the parts come so you can take a look - but I have high expectations for the quality. Figuring a few small pops of red will tie into the brake calipers in red and remind me of my soon to be departed red interior.
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That's a bummer re: the weather, but would definitely be interested to see any good pictures of the TB color in different lighting.

I bought the red paddle shifters from IND, but they're Auto Tecknic brand (who made the start/stop button I bought). But interestingly, Auto Tecknic's site doesn't sell the red shift paddles, so I had to do it in two orders. I'll snap a few real life pics when the parts come so you can take a look - but I have high expectations for the quality. Figuring a few small pops of red will tie into the brake calipers in red and remind me of my soon to be departed red interior.
Thanks, I’ll google them. Would be very interested to see the bits you’ve ordered when they’re fitted!

Here are a few of the photos I have so far. Apologies if you’ve seen them before - I have posted a couple of them on other threads.

It looks like a fairly subdued navy blue in dull weather (or when the car is dirty), but under artificial lighting or strong sunlight it really pops and has quite a bright royal blue sparkle to it. I’m really glad I went with it.
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Jas, is this a ceramic pro coating?
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Jas, is this a ceramic pro coating?
The coating I had was Modesta BC-04. I don’t know anything about the ceramic pro coatings, but having googled them, it looks similar.
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Thanks, I’ll google them. Would be very interested to see the bits you’ve ordered when they’re fitted!

Here are a few of the photos I have so far. Apologies if you’ve seen them before - I have posted a couple of them on other threads.

It looks like a fairly subdued navy blue in dull weather (or when the car is dirty), but under artificial lighting or strong sunlight it really pops and has quite a bright royal blue sparkle to it. I’m really glad I went with it.
These are quite wonderful, and as a glutton for punishment I'm happy to see any and all '21 G30's in TBII to torment myself as I wait.

Also, just watched a few youtube videos by your detailer, including the purple M3 he cleaned up for the folks at Redline up north. Quite a good looking shop and technique!
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These are quite wonderful, and as a glutton for punishment I'm happy to see any and all '21 G30's in TBII to torment myself as I wait.

Also, just watched a few youtube videos by your detailer, including the purple M3 he cleaned up for the folks at Redline up north. Quite a good looking shop and technique!
He is great at what he does. I chose him based on being able to see him working, and I’m glad I did, even though it was a couple of hours drive for me and I’m sure I could have found someone closer.

His videos are quite entertaining, aren’t they? He’s done a few nice BMWs in the past.

I’ll post up the pics he took when I get them.
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hoyas490 Some more tanzanite torture for you here:
https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1757858&page=2
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hoyas490 Some more tanzanite torture for you here:
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hoyas490 Some more tanzanite torture for you here:
https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...858&page=2

You're a good man, but an evil one too. Such a beautiful looking wagon. Looks so nice and very jealous of that body style being sold in Europe. Enjoy it in good health!!
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      11-06-2020, 11:21 AM   #33
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So, my car has made it through to the next step in the process, right about on time with what the Genius line told me on Monday (that it'd have movement by end of week). And I'm expecting to still be on track for completion of build next week on 11/11.

Happily looking like things are still moving along nicely in Germany despite increased shutdowns/lockdowns. Fingers crossed that she gets made and on a ship before anything gets more restrictive over there.

Timeline so far:

111: Order accepted - 10/13
112: Order scheduled - 10/15
150: Production Begins - 10/30 (scheduled for week 45, or 11/2)
151: Exterior Assembly Begins - 11/6
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Exciting news! Fingers crossed for you.

In my experience the next few steps all move quite quickly.
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      11-06-2020, 11:47 AM   #35
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That's awesome, and so quick! I ordered on 10/26, and my production isn't scheduled to start until the week of 12/7.
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Exciting news! Fingers crossed for you.

In my experience the next few steps all move quite quickly.
Thanks Jas! Looking forward to it very much, and kinda savoring this excruciating wait. It's a bit fun, especially sharing it with fellow idiots online!

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That's awesome, and so quick! I ordered on 10/26, and my production isn't scheduled to start until the week of 12/7.
I got super lucky with the dealership I found that had the best deal available also happened to have a production slot coming up very quick. Think that actually helped my discount because they didn't want to build a spec car, and wanted to just get a sold unit in. But that's purely speculation
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And, the BMW factory keeps on trucking along, as my car has now entered the paint shop!

crypto - looks like our cars continue to be on the same exact schedule

Timeline so far:

111: Order accepted - 10/13
112: Order scheduled - 10/15
150: Production Begins - 10/30 (scheduled for week 45, or 11/2)
151: Exterior Assembly Begins - 11/6
152: In The Paint Booth - 11/7

The excitement continues!!!
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My self-inflicted torture is still ongoing, though if you've read any of my other posts, that should not be surprising.

Got my IND painted reflectors in, though their TBII paint looks darker than I expected. Will see when the car arrives I guess.

Also got my Auto Tecknic red start button, and gloss red metal paddle shifters. The feeling of the paint/finish/coating on the paddles is great and I love the color. Should be nice when they're installed.

My plate frames, dynamat for my new New York plates (I put dynamat on the back to eliminate any rattles. I'm a big fan of Obsessed Garage, and if that means anything to you, you'll understand.) As well as some other bits and bobs like my WeatherTech trunk liner (with floor liners for the cabin still inbound)

Looks like my only comforts are my ever growing pile of parts (which my wife just loooooves) and my BMW Online Tracking 🤣
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Looks great! Excited to see it all on the car. My wife would be equally enthused about the pile of parts

I've read good things on this forum about the IND accessories being a good paint match. The TBII does iook pretty dark if its not in direct sunlight, but I promise, it's a great colour!
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And the car continues to move along the process! Still says it'll be finished tomorrow, so fingers crossed!

Timeline so far:

111: Order accepted - 10/13
112: Order scheduled - 10/15
150: Production Begins - 10/30 (scheduled for week 45, or 11/2)
151: Exterior Assembly Begins - 11/6
152: In The Paint Booth - 11/7
153: Entered Assembly Line - 11/10
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The progress continues, with it moving to assembly in progress. Looking optimistic still for a nice Christmas present to actually arrive in 2020

crypto - Definitely think they put our cars on the same section of assembly line or something!

Timeline so far:

111: Order accepted - 10/13
112: Order scheduled - 10/15
150: Production Begins - 10/30 (scheduled for week 45, or 11/2)
151: Exterior Assembly Begins - 11/6
152: In The Paint Booth - 11/7
153: Entered Assembly Line - 11/10
154: Assembly In Progress - 11/10 afternoon
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I've also definitely gone off the deep end, and am pre-stalking the W&W shipping schedule from Bremerhaven to New York/Newark. Looking like there are a few options starting around 11/17 for my car to potentially make it on to, and still have a shot at pre-Christmas delivery....
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I've been "at the port" for about a week. Anyway to tell what ship I may be getting on?
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I've been "at the port" for about a week. Anyway to tell what ship I may be getting on?
Your best bet is in talking to BMW Genius and your Client Advisor. They'll know what ship you're going on to, once it's assigned. Not really any other way, other than my hopeful projecting.

Most of the ones listed above are more hopeful than anything, though fingers crossed a client sold priority 1 car would get onto a boat quicker than dealer inventory 2 series'....
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