2021 M550i Phytonic blue

Boosted_8 · 01-10-2023, 04:49 PM

Starting to get itchy feet. The lack of support on this platform is starting to leave me a bit bored as I'm sure as hell not sending my ECUs to another country to get them unlocked and the TCU software doesn't seem to be happening. Been watching videos of stage 2 G80's running 9's and RS3's with hybrid turbos...

UKF30 · 01-11-2023, 06:30 AM

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I'm not planning to run the car catless as I don't want the CEL and smell.

Brakes look great , i am planning to get my calipers done in RED but leaving standard M Sport brakes though

Did you get your carbon grill from AutoID ?

Boosted_8 · 01-11-2023, 12:40 PM

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Brakes look great , i am planning to get my calipers done in RED but leaving standard M Sport brakes though

Did you get your carbon grill from AutoID ?

I tried to from two different places but it's on back order as everyone seems to drop ship these days.

If I change the car this spring I will be selling the M performance brakes so long as it's not a ball ache to swap back. Failing that I will have the M550i OEM set in red to sell.

UKF30 · 01-12-2023, 03:09 AM

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I tried to from two different places but it's on back order as everyone seems to drop ship these days.

If I change the car this spring I will be selling the M performance brakes so long as it's not a ball ache to swap back. Failing that I will have the M550i OEM set in red to sell.

i am nearly finished making grill for my car and if all goes as planned you can have my front grill

i dont think it will be ballache swapping back.

i just want 668M wheels

Boosted_8 · 04-28-2023, 10:10 AM

Well I'm simply not driving this car due to a change of job. Going to sell the parts then the car while it's in positive equity. Will have the following parts for sale (Cheshire UK) M5 roll bars, Hardrace camber arms, mid pipe, BMC filters, JB4, forged wheels. PM if you are interested.

rG-tom · 05-25-2023, 07:33 AM

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Well I'm simply not driving this car due to a change of job. Going to sell the parts then the car while it's in positive equity. Will have the following parts for sale (Cheshire UK) M5 roll bars, Hardrace camber arms, mid pipe, BMC filters, JB4, forged wheels. PM if you are interested.

hey, have dm'ed you a couple of times but nothing back

Boosted_8 · 05-29-2023, 11:00 AM

Sorry not been active for a while. I have BMC filters and camber adjustment arms still left

Boosted_8 · 07-04-2023, 11:21 AM

All back to stock apart from the MP Brakes now. I forgot how much I hate the run flats.

NRoyalone · 07-07-2023, 09:50 PM

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Managed to find a complete set of base M5 sway / roll bars for good price. I think the rear will go right on. The front might need some adjustable links to work. The goal is to have the car corner a little flatter without impacting the lovely ride quality it has right now. Taking off the run flats is night and day for comfort!

supreme!

Zwmack · 07-12-2023, 12:31 PM

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Finally arrived today. 30% lighter than the 668m wheels. Just need the TPMS to show up from Germany and I can get them mounted on the sportcontact7 tyres.

Beautiful wheels... What did you do with the 668M wheels... Are they available for trade/purchase? 😁

Boosted_8 · 09-01-2023, 04:57 PM

Oh finally Audi has the RS3 back on the configurator in the UK. I expect even if they would take an order today, it would be 9 months before I got the car. Happy to keep the 550i in the mean time naturally.

X25ARN · 12-06-2023, 09:10 AM

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Starting to get itchy feet. The lack of support on this platform is starting to leave me a bit bored as I'm sure as hell not sending my ECUs to another country to get them unlocked and the TCU software doesn't seem to be happening. Been watching videos of stage 2 G80's running 9's and RS3's with hybrid turbos...

You should be doing the mods to your liking not to impress and gain the satisfaction from others? if thats the only reason your doing mods I would just give up on the car if thats what your after ..

Boosted_8 · 12-27-2023, 03:27 AM

Still can't order the Audi I want and there's nothing else from BMW that makes me feel the need to spend money.

So will likely keep the 550 for another 6 months. In the mean time I had the summer wheels powder coated in BMW Ferric grey matte.

Boosted_8 · 02-12-2024, 03:46 PM

I know we have mostly US folk in here so it feels like the right place to ask, have any of you owned a 2021 onwards Ford Mustang Mach 1?

jag81 · 02-13-2024, 08:05 AM

when the time comes, i'd be happy to take those summer wheels of your hands... im UK based too.

Boosted_8 · 02-14-2024, 07:23 AM

Need to book the car into the dealer for its end of warranty checkup and MOT. All the parts are off the car, so I could just sell everything aftermarket now, then the car at a later date once I know what I want next. Or put it all back on and renew the insurance with mods for a bit longer.

The parts boxed up in the garage are:
Carbon CS spoiler
Carbon wing mirror caps
X pipe mid section
Camber wishbones
Forged wheels and CSC7 tyres
New BMC drop in airfilter
JB4
M5 Roll bars
M performance upgraded braking kit (not removed yet)

Boosted_8 · 03-04-2024, 10:41 AM

MOT passed just fine, parts for sale:
https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2086904
https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2086902
https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2086887
https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2086885

cadena · 03-13-2024, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Boosted_8

Starting to get itchy feet. The lack of support on this platform is starting to leave me a bit bored as I'm sure as hell not sending my ECUs to another country to get them unlocked and the TCU software doesn't seem to be happening. Been watching videos of stage 2 G80's running 9's and RS3's with hybrid turbos...

Got my ECUs back from FEMTO within 4-5 days. Deff worth the wait! Do you have anything for sale?

Boosted_8 · 07-01-2024, 12:51 PM

I just can't find anything better than this car in the same price bracket to change it for. It's been totally reliable too.

Junebug85 · 07-02-2024, 02:19 PM

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I just can't find anything better than this car in the same price bracket to change it for. It's been totally reliable too.

Car looks amazing

Boosted_8 · 07-29-2024, 04:41 PM

Current status of the car: OPFs and stock mid pipe back on to pass inspection. Just running the drop in airfilters and the JB4 on +3lbs of boost. Air felt nice so did a run to just to see what's what's. This is on 94 / 99 fuel:

Boosted_8 · 09-09-2024, 10:25 AM

Last thing i'm trying to shift from the parts before moving home: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204975802559

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Boosted_8 Captain 478 Rep 766 Posts Drives: M550i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Starting to get itchy feet. The lack of support on this platform is starting to leave me a bit bored as I'm sure as hell not sending my ECUs to another country to get them unlocked and the TCU software doesn't seem to be happening. Been watching videos of stage 2 G80's running 9's and RS3's with hybrid turbos...
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Boosted_8 Captain 478 Rep 766 Posts Drives: M550i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Well I'm simply not driving this car due to a change of job. Going to sell the parts then the car while it's in positive equity. Will have the following parts for sale (Cheshire UK) M5 roll bars, Hardrace camber arms, mid pipe, BMC filters, JB4, forged wheels. PM if you are interested.
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07-04-2023, 11:21 AM	#96
Boosted_8 Captain 478 Rep 766 Posts Drives: M550i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	All back to stock apart from the MP Brakes now. I forgot how much I hate the run flats. Attached Images
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Boosted_8 Captain 478 Rep 766 Posts Drives: M550i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Oh finally Audi has the RS3 back on the configurator in the UK. I expect even if they would take an order today, it would be 9 months before I got the car. Happy to keep the 550i in the mean time naturally. Attached Images
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12-27-2023, 03:27 AM	#101
Boosted_8 Captain 478 Rep 766 Posts Drives: M550i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Still can't order the Audi I want and there's nothing else from BMW that makes me feel the need to spend money. So will likely keep the 550 for another 6 months. In the mean time I had the summer wheels powder coated in BMW Ferric grey matte. Attached Images
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Boosted_8 Captain 478 Rep 766 Posts Drives: M550i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I know we have mostly US folk in here so it feels like the right place to ask, have any of you owned a 2021 onwards Ford Mustang Mach 1?
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02-13-2024, 08:05 AM	#103
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Boosted_8 Captain 478 Rep 766 Posts Drives: M550i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Need to book the car into the dealer for its end of warranty checkup and MOT. All the parts are off the car, so I could just sell everything aftermarket now, then the car at a later date once I know what I want next. Or put it all back on and renew the insurance with mods for a bit longer. The parts boxed up in the garage are: Carbon CS spoiler Carbon wing mirror caps X pipe mid section Camber wishbones Forged wheels and CSC7 tyres New BMC drop in airfilter JB4 M5 Roll bars M performance upgraded braking kit (not removed yet)
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Boosted_8 Captain 478 Rep 766 Posts Drives: M550i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	MOT passed just fine, parts for sale: https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2086904 https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2086902 https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2086887 https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2086885
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Boosted_8 Captain 478 Rep 766 Posts Drives: M550i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I just can't find anything better than this car in the same price bracket to change it for. It's been totally reliable too. Attached Images
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Boosted_8 Captain 478 Rep 766 Posts Drives: M550i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Current status of the car: OPFs and stock mid pipe back on to pass inspection. Just running the drop in airfilters and the JB4 on +3lbs of boost. Air felt nice so did a run to just to see what's what's. This is on 94 / 99 fuel: Attached Images
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Boosted_8 Captain 478 Rep 766 Posts Drives: M550i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Last thing i'm trying to shift from the parts before moving home: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204975802559
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