[Alscoob]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Just picked up the G31 from body shop, they’ve done a great job on the paintwork & fitting the splitter. Am very pleased & I think the splitter just finished the front of nicely

That is very smart

[Chappers 71]

Originally Posted by Alscoob

That is very smart

Cheers mate

Have decided that I won’t be buying & fitting the ACS lowering kit now the front splitter is on.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by tsbrown

Would you get piano black trim again? It looks spectacular new, but there are so many horror stories about taking care of it.

It’s pretty much the only trim I get. Yes, you get some fine micro scratches, but nothing I can’t live with and you only see them in the sun. It can be polished, but it’s like herding cats.

[Alscoob]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Cheers mate

Have decided that I won’t be buying & fitting the ACS lowering kit now the front splitter is on.

Not surprised it looks quite low as it is, any lower and you scrape the hell out of the underside and it's not cheap to buy in the first place does make it look agressive though....which is nice

[Joe-BMW33]

Bought this for my X5/Girlfriend. I was so impressed with the quality, I ordered one for the M550 which gun metal hardware and my initials (obviously).

[Chappers 71]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Bought this for my X5/Girlfriend. I was so impressed with the quality, I ordered one for the M550 which gun metal hardware and my initials (obviously).

I zoomed in for a better look & noticed your stockinged feet, now I can’t un-see them

[Warp Ten]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

I zoomed in for a better look & noticed your stockinged feet, now I can’t un-see them

If that had been my wife's feet, you would consider yourself extremely lucky she didn't take the socks off! --Bob

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

I zoomed in for a better look & noticed your stockinged feet, now I can’t un-see them

I have big feet, you know what that means!

[tjbuggy2b]

Not so much what I did, what the road did to me.

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2097202

[Junebug85]

My 20" BBS CI-R's came out of hibernation today... The wheels were coated with Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour back in 2020... the coating is still holding up well but thought it was time for a top up as they say it only lasts 2-3 years.

I spent some time this afternoon wiping them down with panel wipe and then replied some more C5. They recommend 12 hours of cure time indoors before putting them back on. I'm a big fan of Gtechniq products as they are very easy to work with and very forgiving if you happen to have any high spots.

[Alscoob]

Originally Posted by Junebug85

My 20" BBS CI-R's came out of hibernation today... The wheels were coated with Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour back in 2020... the coating is still holding up well but thought it was time for a top up as they say it only lasts 2-3 years.

I spent some time this afternoon wiping them down with panel wipe and then replied some more C5. They recommend 12 hours of cure time indoors before putting them back on. I'm a big fan of Gtechniq products as they are very easy to work with and very forgiving if you happen to have any high spots.

Very smart that'll firm things up from the 19's

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by Alscoob

Very smart that'll firm things up from the 19's

I'm enjoying 19" wheel life a lot... I already know putting these back on won't be as good in terms of comfort and against pot holes (but they'll look good atleast ) haha

[Edi]

Replaced the boring Piano Black interior trim with Fine Wood open-pored Ash Grain trim










Bonus, added the gentleman switch

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by Edi

Replaced the boring Piano Black interior trim with Fine Wood open-pored Ash Grain trim










Bonus, added the gentleman switch

Ha - I think the opposite. Lackluster matte ashe is a non-starter for me as that's what I consider boring. You should have no problem selling that Piano Black (which is an upcharge over the basic ashe stuff).

To each their own, definitely a first, usually the other way around.

[Edi]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Ha - I think the opposite. Lackluster matte ashe is a non-starter for me as that's what I consider boring. You should have no problem selling that Piano Black (which is an upcharge over the basic ashe stuff).

To each their own, definitely a first, usually the other way around.

Some time ago I'd agree with you. I was never a fan of wood trim in cars. I never thought that I'll buy/own a car with wood trim, and now I'm retrofitting it
The piano black trim is too high maintenance for my taste. Dust and scratch magnet. Also, this matte, textured, black wood trim makes the cognac interior pop a lot more

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by Edi

Some time ago I'd agree with you. I was never a fan of wood trim in cars. I never thought that I'll buy/own a car with wood trim, and now I'm retrofitting it
The piano black trim is too high maintenance for my taste. Dust and scratch magnet. Also, this matte, textured, black wood trim makes the cognac interior pop a lot more

I totally get the high maintenance and it showing scratches and people avoiding it because of that, just not sure I would use the term "boring" to describe it. Yup, you are definitely bulletproof with the matte finishes. All that matters is you like it. It is all subjective.

My favorite wood with a Caramel/Cognac interior is this, I believe it's mahogany, wish they offered it in the G30, although it would probably be too much given the large panel sizes.

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

I totally get the high maintenance and it showing scratches and people avoiding it because of that, just not sure I would use the term "boring" to describe it. Yup, you are definitely bulletproof with the matte finishes. All that matters is you like it. It is all subjective.

My favorite wood with a Caramel/Cognac interior is this, I believe it's mahogany, wish they offered it in the G30, although it would probably be too much given the large panel sizes.

Joe, AutotopNL calls that the grandpa configuration And I agree

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by Edi

Some time ago I'd agree with you. I was never a fan of wood trim in cars. I never thought that I'll buy/own a car with wood trim, and now I'm retrofitting it
The piano black trim is too high maintenance for my taste. Dust and scratch magnet. Also, this matte, textured, black wood trim makes the cognac interior pop a lot more

I actually quite like that trim and I think it goes well with the cognac.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by adhrp

Joe, AutotopNL calls that the grandpa configuration And I agree

Well, I ain't no grandpa! Old enough, but have three kids living the dream.

IDK, I guess I am too much of an E39 fan, that interior is coveted by the E39 community. If you could find it on the inside of an Imola Red E39 M5, you probably have the most desirable E39.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by adhrp

I actually quite like that trim and I think it goes well with the cognac.

What trim you got in yours?

[tsbrown]

Originally Posted by Junebug85

My 20" BBS CI-R's came out of hibernation today... The wheels were coated with Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour back in 2020... the coating is still holding up well but thought it was time for a top up as they say it only lasts 2-3 years.

I spent some time this afternoon wiping them down with panel wipe and then replied some more C5. They recommend 12 hours of cure time indoors before putting them back on. I'm a big fan of Gtechniq products as they are very easy to work with and very forgiving if you happen to have any high spots.

Those wheels are sooo nice. I just couldn't have 20" wheels and 30 section tires with the roads I drive on.

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

What trim you got in yours?

I have the grandpa trim (the dark walnut type). It was my last choice but the car had everything else I wanted and has black seats so it's acceptable. I'm no grandpa either.. Just entering the midlife crisis phase but beggars can't be choosers. I don't think I could do brown on brown.