01-30-2021, 05:58 PM | #89 |
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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 This is the link to my IG video post...
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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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02-02-2021, 04:12 PM | #91 |
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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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03-11-2021, 08:00 AM | #94 |
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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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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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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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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 |
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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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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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Isn't that where the front camera is supposed to be? I like it better color-matched on your car.
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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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