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Black Sapphire M550 LCI build in progress - murdered out!
Getting close to where I envisioned her... I'm still waiting on a few remaining cosmetic bits, but the core look was reached today when the Vossen wheels went on.
Current setup: - RW Carbon performance-style front lip - RW Carbon side gill covers - RW Carbon M-style mirror caps - Ebay F90 style black rear diffuser - BMW M Pro rear decklid spoiler - Vossen 20x9 et25 and 20x10.5 et45 HF-3 wheels in Double Tinted Gloss Black; no spacers - Michelin PS4S in 255/35 and 295/30 - Eibach Pro-Kit springs - F90 non-comp sway bars - Dinan mid pipe mated to an Eisenmann axle-back - CG Precision valve controller - default to valves open (sounds perfect) - BMW M performance big brake upgrade - Xpel ceramic tint on all windows and windshield - Paint corrected, and protected with Diamond Protech Body 36 - Gloss black rear model lettering - Deleted X drive emblem Waiting to receive: - Bimmer Plug F90-style carbon front grille - IND painted roundels front and rear (huge backlog on these) Appreciate any and all feedback! -Ash Last edited by ashmostro; 06-08-2023 at 10:50 AM.. |
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06-08-2023, 04:23 PM | #7 |
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Nicely done, I love it!! The carbon fiber gives just enough contrast against the black paint to stand out, and your grille will complete the look. Are you thinking about side skirts?
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06-08-2023, 04:35 PM | #8 |
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Thanks! I almost did side skirts but I decided since the G30 doesn't have the birthing hips of the F90 that it could make the cabin section look a little too slim proportionally. For now this look works for me but you never know!
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06-08-2023, 04:38 PM | #9 |
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Update: I've ordered an f90 comp rear sway bar to swap out with the current non comp unit. Idea is to induce less traction on the rear to give the front more balance. F90s have just 10mm of tread width difference front to rear; my car now has 40mm.
I'm hoping this will make the car feel more neutral in corners. |
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06-16-2023, 10:05 AM | #10 |
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Added some carbon bumper vent trim and gloss black M badges to the fenders.
For the latter, I think it helps balance out the large negative space behind the wheel well. Was on the fence about it till I tried it out. |
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06-20-2023, 02:08 PM | #12 |
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Bimmerplug dual-slat carbon grille installed. Quality is very good!
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Agreed with the side Ms; IDK why the US didnt get them standard. I need to order some myself. We need more M550s in DC/MD/VA lol
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07-08-2023, 10:17 PM | #20 |
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They do not, unfortunately. What I did was purchase these BMW OEM domed center cap emblems and applied them to the Vossen center caps with a little extra 3M VHB tape applied to the middle of the emblems.
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Where did you get carbon bumper vent trim from? RW as well or somewhere else??
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