BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

It’s around 1% so 285/295 for example and it’s...

It’s around 1% so 285/295 for example and it’s using tire diameter. Circumference is important for Speedo readout. That doesn’t matter for Xdrive but will for accurate mileage readings and police if...

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

07-06-2024, 09:48 AM

Replies: 2

Aggressive offset for 20x11 rear wheel, is +12 too much...

Views: 483

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Thanks for the sanity check. I have the 12mm...

Thanks for the sanity check. I have the 12mm spacer on the rear as well. Which is fine.

Case closed, lol. Guess its wheel selling time.

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

07-06-2024, 09:10 AM

Replies: 2

Aggressive offset for 20x11 rear wheel, is +12 too much...

Views: 483

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Aggressive offset for 20x11 rear wheel, is +12 too much...

For my M8GC

Is an offset of +12 on a 20x11 wheel too much poke? Running OEM 285/35/20 size?

I test fit it and it looked right on the edge of maybe too much…..just not sure. Keep going back and...

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

06-13-2024, 06:22 AM

Replies: 7

Porsche staggered spec 255/295 All-season Michelins for M8GC?

Views: 416

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Nice. I have aftermarket wheels so need to check...

Nice. I have aftermarket wheels so need to check the offsets etc. I also may just stay with 275/285 sizes but really trying to understand width as my wheels are 9.5/11 wide which will stretch the...

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

06-12-2024, 10:19 AM

Replies: 7

Porsche staggered spec 255/295 All-season Michelins for M8GC?

Views: 416

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Do you happen to have any pictures? Thanks for...

Do you happen to have any pictures? Thanks for input!

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

06-08-2024, 07:18 AM

Replies: 7

Porsche staggered spec 255/295 All-season Michelins for M8GC?

Views: 416

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Porsche staggered spec 255/295 All-season Michelins for M8GC?

Does anyone have experience running All season Michelin - Porsche spec staggered set up on the M8?

Specifically they use 255/40/20 front, 295/35/20 rear, diameters 28.1 vs 28. So its under 1% to...

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

06-05-2024, 06:35 PM

Replies: 9

Aftermarket hood installed

Views: 717

Posted By GladiatorOwner

More pics please. This looks great!

More pics please. This looks great!

Forum: Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust / Bolt-ons

05-22-2024, 01:56 PM

Replies: 1

SST Valve Controller

Views: 212

Posted By GladiatorOwner

I have a 6 month old one that I am selling....

I have a 6 month old one that I am selling. Swapping out my M3 so no need for it. Just haven’t posted it. Very lightly used. Willing to ship it.
Send me a pm and we can talk details.

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

05-17-2024, 09:27 PM

Replies: 21

BMW Dealer says any mods (including intake or exhaust) voids warranty

Views: 1,267

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Want to start a shit storm go over to the M3...

Want to start a shit storm go over to the M3 board and mention this garbage from a dealer, where EVERYBODY changes Midpipes and some down pipes……. Those dudes will have an absolute fit. lol

An...

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

05-17-2024, 07:56 PM

Replies: 51

Trying to buy a M8 Comp

Views: 8,434

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Yeah this is odd. I will share anything helpful...

Yeah this is odd. I will share anything helpful when I can. I am expecting to take delivery next Friday/Saturday but I will ask tomorrow for some details.

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

05-16-2024, 09:28 PM

Replies: 21

BMW Dealer says any mods (including intake or exhaust) voids warranty

Views: 1,267

Posted By GladiatorOwner

That’s BS. Off the list, surprised about this but...

That’s BS. Off the list, surprised about this but there are plenty of other dealerships/options. So …

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

05-16-2024, 09:22 PM

Replies: 51

Trying to buy a M8 Comp

Views: 8,434

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Car I’m buying was fixed this afternoon. Need to...

Car I’m buying was fixed this afternoon. Need to find out if it was a bandaid fix or we can just move on with this…..
Tomorrow.

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

05-16-2024, 06:34 PM

Replies: 21

BMW Dealer says any mods (including intake or exhaust) voids warranty

Views: 1,267

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Time to share that dumbass dealership name?…....

Time to share that dumbass dealership name?…. Nonsense

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

05-11-2024, 02:34 PM

Replies: 5

Current final purchase #s on new M8 GCs?

Views: 713

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Thanks Vic and others, very helpful thoughts. ...

Thanks Vic and others, very helpful thoughts.

$149,845 is MSRP. At this stage I am not planning on buying this one so we don’t need to go any further unless someone is interested in the overall...

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

05-10-2024, 10:24 PM

Replies: 5

Current final purchase #s on new M8 GCs?

Views: 713

Posted By GladiatorOwner

You’re thinking too hard on this. TY for helping....

You’re thinking too hard on this. TY for helping. It’s simple (in my head anyway, lol), most M8 GC are around 150k. Right now dealers are dropping their ask 12K with all incentives wrapped in, so...

Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion

05-10-2024, 09:15 AM

Replies: 5

Current final purchase #s on new M8 GCs?

Views: 713

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Current final purchase #s on new M8 GCs?

So I am looking into purchasing/leasing a new M8GC but cannot get a handle on what the dealer is asking and what I can obtain as a final cost. Most threads discuss purchasing used M8s but not many on...

Forum: Exterior Parts

04-24-2024, 03:41 PM

Replies: 19

G8X Eisenmann Exhaust System + Valvetronic mid pipe

Views: 1,956

Posted By GladiatorOwner

E Race or Sport? Valvetronic mid the EL version...

E Race or Sport? Valvetronic mid the EL version or?

Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum

04-11-2024, 10:08 AM

Replies: 9

Intermittent slow leak in tire??

Views: 820

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Stem

Stem

Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum

03-21-2024, 06:20 AM

Replies: 28

Radar Detector Mounts

Views: 6,440

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Old thread lol

Old thread lol

Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum

03-21-2024, 06:19 AM

Replies: 28

Radar Detector Mounts

Views: 6,440

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Same. You can fuse tap in the trunk. Just run a...

Same.
You can fuse tap in the trunk. Just run a wire tucked under and along bottom door sills to the trunk space into the fuse area. Sounds difficult but it’s real easy. Then just tap one the fuses...

Forum: USA - NY / NJ / CT / PA

01-23-2024, 08:45 PM

Replies: 5

NYC/NJ Shop Recommendation For Wheel Repair

Views: 1,114

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Proformance Ind in New Rochelle. Shop is run by a...

Proformance Ind in New Rochelle. Shop is run by a guy named Will.
Fantastic wheel work.

Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum

12-01-2023, 07:22 AM

Replies: 51

Driving home new car in winter with summer tires

Views: 4,283

Posted By GladiatorOwner

OP, how far are you driving the car from dealer...

OP, how far are you driving the car from dealer to home? “IF” the car is picked up from dealer that keeps the car warm (meaning the wheels should be at a reasonable temperature at beginning) and...

Forum: USA - NY / NJ / CT / PA

10-20-2023, 08:37 AM

Replies: 7

PPF Shop Recommendations Dutchess/Putnam County

Views: 906

Posted By GladiatorOwner

James is very good but shop is alittle off the...

James is very good but shop is alittle off the path. Planning on going to Randy this round in the next few weeks.

Forum: Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust / Bolt-ons / Tuning

08-28-2023, 08:23 AM

Replies: 686

Sst exhaust flap control **new product**

Views: 63,674

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Ok so re-read this thread and have a few ?? ...

Ok so re-read this thread and have a few ??

- what powers this thing? Any need to fuse tap, etc?
- if there is an internal battery, then can it be changed out when battery dies or does it need a...

Forum: Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust / Bolt-ons / Tuning

08-13-2023, 06:54 PM

Replies: 8

Valvetronic Equal Length Single Midpipe vs. MAD Single Midpipe

Views: 2,193

Posted By GladiatorOwner

Plus both AA and MAD now have a resonated single...

Plus both AA and MAD now have a resonated single mid pipe to really mess with your decision.

Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum

08-07-2023, 04:41 PM

Replies: 54

Front license plate issues

Views: 5,692

Posted By GladiatorOwner

I use stow n go. Once in a while that is. Easy on...

I use stow n go. Once in a while that is. Easy on and off. Most of the time it’s off but can be put on in 30 seconds.

Forum: Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust / Bolt-ons / Tuning

08-04-2023, 08:52 AM

Replies: 148

MAD: New Product Release -G8x M3 M4 Axle Back Exhaust

Views: 12,540

Posted By GladiatorOwner

And what timeframe are we talking regarding...

And what timeframe are we talking regarding “preorder”?

Forum: Wheels / Tires

08-02-2023, 07:57 AM

Replies: 554

Aftermarket Wheel Talk!

Views: 180,312