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      08-03-2022, 01:53 AM   #23
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There's a lot to like about this car. Mainly the front end and especially the grills, which give it an aggressive look. The back end is not bad either, though those exhaust tips look out of place.

But looking at it from the side, the proportions just seem off. It's way too elongated and flat, which takes away from its compactness.

Just my two cents.
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      08-03-2022, 02:37 AM   #24
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Looks so good mate. So pleased to be part of this build!

You've ticked every box and we're not finished yet
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      08-03-2022, 06:13 AM   #25
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      08-03-2022, 06:42 AM   #26
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Looks really good, gets me super hyped for my G87!
Thanks brother! G87 is sexy

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Looks great man! You are way ahead of me with mods LOL , I only added:

CF rear spoiler
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Black M240i badge

You have a YT channel? Mine is: Autobahn SoCal

I have some vids up on my car and mods.

I may get the new M2 so I'm just doing mods slowly until I make the decision.





That’s a good start! Lol - I started buying everything once I started the build,The new M2 should be a monster with the S58. If it was AWD I would probably buy one. I’ll check out your YT! I do not have one. Too lazy to make videos 🤣

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Awesome ride and looks great! Just curious see you are in NY, which shop do you use/recommend for your installs?
Thanks man!! I use Top of the line in farmingdale. They are on Long Island,not sure where in NY you are tho.
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      08-03-2022, 06:49 AM   #27
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Very clean build!
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Looks awesome!!! Where are you getting milltek exhaust from?
Appreciate it man🙏🏻 - I bought the exhaust from Jack@AUTOID

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      08-03-2022, 06:55 AM   #28
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Looks so good mate. So pleased to be part of this build!

You've ticked every box and we're not finished yet
Thanks Jack!! I appreciate all the parts and fast shipping. I can’t wait to get the rest of them that’s on the way from you 👀


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I love the squat, how much would you say the suspension is to install after buying the kit?
It’s still settling I believe,mileage is at 560 now. So far it’s 1.4” Front 1.2” rear

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Love your build.
Thanks Ben!! Appreciate all the help and awesome prices on the parts!! I’ll be ordering more stuff soon 🙏🏻
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      08-03-2022, 06:59 AM   #29
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I did the M cluster and Hud last night. I love the new look of it! One of the huds has a huge tach,hard to see in the pictures,but it’s ridiculous lol

The shift lights are super cool in manual mode
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I did the M cluster and Hud last night. I love the new look of it! One of the huds has a huge tach,hard to see in the pictures,but it’s ridiculous lol

The shift lights are super cool in manual mode
i'm sorry but how is changing the cluster/HUD possible haha
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      08-03-2022, 08:06 AM   #31
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Looks absolutely beautiful! I imagine you're going to fit new wheels and tires around the springs and spacers? I don't quite get putting on spacers before new wheels and tires, unless you're sticking with oem size? I was thinking wider wheels and tires then using spacers if needed.
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      08-03-2022, 08:22 AM   #32
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i'm sorry but how is changing the cluster/HUD possible haha
You have to buy a module,install it then have it remotely coded by the vendor in China


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Looks absolutely beautiful! I imagine you're going to fit new wheels and tires around the springs and spacers? I don't quite get putting on spacers before new wheels and tires, unless you're sticking with oem size? I was thinking wider wheels and tires then using spacers if needed.
Thank you!! The wheels are a 2+ month build. I’m using the spacers for the oem wheels so it doesn’t look terrible for the next few months,i can’t deal with that lol. I had 13/15 mm spacers laying around the house,so I used them to hold me off. I’m going with wider wheels and tires on the new setup. Once installed I’ll share more info
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      08-03-2022, 10:15 AM   #33
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But looking at it from the side, the proportions just seem off. It's way too elongated and flat, which takes away from its compactness.
You gotta see it in-person, it's a different story. There's something about this car that doesn't photograph nearly as well as it's in-person aesthetic.
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      08-03-2022, 10:47 AM   #34
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Thank you for leading the way and sharing your modding experience!

I'm curious your thoughts of the MSS Kit. Would you recommend? Over the Eibach springs?
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      08-03-2022, 11:39 AM   #35
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Thank you for leading the way and sharing your modding experience!

I'm curious your thoughts of the MSS Kit. Would you recommend? Over the Eibach springs?
That’s what the forums are all about! Learning from others,and seeing what everyone else is doing on there builds

Not sure you know this,But Eibach makes the springs for MSS lol. I would recommend them over springs on adjustability alone. If you don’t care about having a specific height or rake. Springs work just fine

With that being said,I might go a bit lower once I get the wheels on. If so I’m getting coilovers and going to sell these in a month or so. They only have 450 miles,I’m waiting to see if they are going to settle more. MSS said it could take up to 2k miles,some shops told me 500-1000.
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Not sure you know this,But Eibach makes the springs for MSS lol. I would recommend them over springs on adjustability alone. If you don't care about having a specific height or rake. Springs work just fine

With that being said,I might go a bit lower once I get the wheels on. If so I'm getting coilovers and going to sell these in a month or so. They only have 450 miles,I'm waiting to see if they are going to settle more. MSS said it could take up to 2k miles,some shops told me 500-1000.

I do like the adjustability! The price increase is pretty significant from the standard Eibach springs. Is the performance what you could expect for the $? Any issues with fitment or handling?

Also - If you decide to sell, Dibs!
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I do like the adjustability! The price increase is pretty significant from the standard Eibach springs. Is the performance what you could expect for the $? Any issues with fitment or handling?

Also - If you decide to sell, Dibs!
The car handles much better with them,the spacers probably help as well I would imagine. In sport it’s for sure stiffer then stock,but not too harsh. Fitment was spot on and no issues so far!

Sounds good brother lol. I’ll let you know if/when they are going up for sale. If you haven’t bought suspension by then you can be 1st
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Did you just use 'touch-up' paint or something else?
Was thinking of doing this on mine but the Mineral White Metallic did not turn out too 'metallic' when I had to do serious touch-up on a scratch I already have on mine. :-(

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i'm sorry but how is changing the cluster/HUD possible haha
You have to buy a module,install it then have it remotely coded by the vendor in China


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Looks absolutely beautiful! I imagine you're going to fit new wheels and tires around the springs and spacers? I don't quite get putting on spacers before new wheels and tires, unless you're sticking with oem size? I was thinking wider wheels and tires then using spacers if needed.
Thank you!! The wheels are a 2+ month build. I’m using the spacers for the oem wheels so it doesn’t look terrible for the next few months,i can’t deal with that lol. I had 13/15 mm spacers laying around the house,so I used them to hold me off. I’m going with wider wheels and tires on the new setup. Once installed I’ll share more info
Hey I'm very interested in getting the same cluster on my g42. Do you have a link or somthing to the module and how to do it. I would really appreciate I love the way it looks!
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      08-03-2022, 11:46 PM   #41
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      08-04-2022, 07:37 AM   #42
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Hey I'm very interested in getting the same cluster on my g42. Do you have a link or somthing to the module and how to do it. I would really appreciate I love the way it looks!


Here is a step by step install from the seller. The link to purchase is in the description.

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Did you just use 'touch-up' paint or something else?
Was thinking of doing this on mine but the Mineral White Metallic did not turn out too 'metallic' when I had to do serious touch-up on a scratch I already have on mine. :-(

Thanks
Livinginsalt posted the link,here it is again incase you missed it. IND sells them pre painted to match the car. No touch up paint lol

https://ind-distribution.com/product...-reflector-set

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Here is a step by step install from the seller. The link to purchase is in the description.



Livinginsalt posted the link,here it is again incase you missed it. IND sells them pre painted to match the car. No touch up paint lol

https://ind-distribution.com/product...-reflector-set
man this literally reminds me of the days when I would mod android debug and stuff!! lol!!
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Very nice mod bro , but you should get quad tips, make your tail looks more aggressive
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