[Cefoskey]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

After driving a Ferrari 488 Pista last Friday I am slowly adjusting back to my M2. Sorry, that sounds like bragging but if you ever get a chance to drive a Ferrari you have to do it. It made me feel like I was actually a good driver.

Oh yes, even just mountain twisties not on a track (minus the constant ass puckering!)

[mtenhoven]

Originally Posted by LeggoRacing

Installed a new IRL midpipe today. Wow what a difference. (still have to add the valve controller in, but happy so far)

Easy install and great quality product.

Any tips on how to access the downpipe nut blocked by the new midpipe?

[ModernAngel]

Originally Posted by MASHCT

When I got my coilovers on my F87 & springs on my JCW, all quotes were coming in around the same price point - $1100-$1500, including the alignment. I picked the best shop, who was right in the middle.

Indeed. The independent BMW/Porsche shop that did my BMW HAS kit install (first time on a G87 last year) told me after they were done that it was much more of a PITA than they expected and would likely give any future G87 coilover install customers a higher quote.

[jessejericho]

Originally Posted by ModernAngel

Indeed. The independent BMW/Porsche shop that did my BMW HAS kit install (first time on a G87 last year) told me after they were done that it was much more of a PITA than they expected and would likely give any future G87 coilover install customers a higher quote.

Funny you mention that - I had my springs installed by an independent BMW shop as well. The guy said he'd have it in by 9am and aligned by 5pm. He had to keep it for an extra 4-5 hours, didn't get it until late the next day. Didn't mention anything about the install being more difficult but that tracks with what you're saying.

[@indiv.official]

Our inlet parts were installed in a customer’s car👍👍👍👍

[RemoWilliams84]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

The Ferrari is a way more forgiving car and much harder to get squirrelly. The traction control has a lot more intervention including limiting engine power until the steering wheel is pointing the car straight.

I drove a GT3 RS in 2022 on the same track and there were a couple moments where the rear end was breaking loose and surprised me. The Ferrari also felt very connected with the steering and tires on the road, and reminded of the feeling when I drove the GT3 RS. I was planning to drive a GT2 RS for 5 laps but my instructor talked me out as it is a harder car to drive fast for a novice driver. That allowed me to get in the AMG for 10 laps (since the GT2 was a higher price) and that's when I really got some confidence on the track and started to push.

The Pista and the GT3 RS are the best cars I have ever experienced.

Yeah, the GT3 RS you really have to beat it into your head not to lift off if you are understeering. Snaps the back end around quick.

[JCoR]

PSI midpipe and SST valve controller (linked to Homelink).

[xtougher]

Originally Posted by ScottyRyan2019

Time for break-in service and new brake pads.

Why did I think you were way past break-in??

[xps]

Originally Posted by mtenhoven

Any tips on how to access the downpipe nut blocked by the new midpipe?

I just finished my install. Struggled with the same nut. Used a box wrench and torqued it slowly. Took 15 mins to fully tighten it. Not too confident, I may check back later if the bolt unscrewed due to not enough torque.

[jessejericho]

Originally Posted by JCoR

SST valve controller (linked to Homelink).

Can you explain what all of this does? Just curious and I can't quite figure it out from a Google search.

[BMR.WRLD]

My project this weekend

[sacowich]

Originally Posted by jessejericho

Can you explain what all of this does? Just curious and I can't quite figure it out from a Google search.

Gives you full control of exhaust valves. Otherwise valve behavior is dependent on your engine/noise settings and honestly quite random.
Also, stock full open is not actually 100% open, and controller allows full opening.
He has the controls programmed to his garage buttons (Homelink). Otherwise you’d have to use dedicated little remote which is cumbersome.
There are several units out there, all do the same thing. I have Dahler.

[ScottyRyan2019]

Originally Posted by xtougher

Why did I think you were way past break-in??

Didn't drive it much at all January until mid-March.

[GregW / Oregon]

So as I posted previously in another thread, with the 19x9.5"+5 VT Forged SL-As and 285/35s up front at stock ride height I was getting rubbing on the fender liner at not quite full lock which made very rude and embarrassing sounds. It was enough to break the plastic louvers on one side. The rubbing is confined to a small area near the outside of the liner and I considered doing a mod myself but did not have the bandwidth right now, so I got the very expensive RKP modified liners from IND.

The following photos show 1) & 2) the area of rubbing, 3) the new liners, 4) using a heat gun and dolly to bend the ridged area, 5) the wheel well with liner removed, and 6) new liner in place.

The result was successful, but there is still only about a millimeter clearance at that raised ridge area, but slight contact is not going to hurt anything. I am concerned that the open mesh of the new liner is going to let more debris through coming off the tire compared the the angled louvers.

[JCoR]

Originally Posted by jessejericho

Can you explain what all of this does? Just curious and I can't quite figure it out from a Google search.

sacowich explained the gist of it. The SST controller has four buttons to control the exhaust flaps- full open (100%), full closed, default (controlled by ECU) and 50% open.

I don't use my Homelink for my garage so I programmed open, closed and default to the buttons on the rearview mirror.

[sacowich]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

So as I posted previously in another thread, with the 19x9.5"+5 VT Forged SL-As and 285/35s up front at stock ride height I was getting rubbing on the fender liner at not quite full lock which made very rude and embarrassing sounds. It was enough to break the plastic louvers on one side. The rubbing is confined to a small area near the outside of the liner and I considered doing a mod myself but did not have the bandwidth right now, so I got the very expensive RKP modified liners from IND.

Just had this done yesterday, but I used $100 Ali vents which are essentially same idea.
Worked well.
Had bad rubbing with stock tire on Vorsteiner vff107 19x10 +11 with KW HAS.

https://www.instagram.com/stories/ts...Q1ZGUxMzBkMA==

[jessejericho]

Originally Posted by JCoR

sacowich explained the gist of it. The SST controller has four buttons to control the exhaust flaps- full open (100%), full closed, default (controlled by ECU) and 50% open.

I don't use my Homelink for my garage so I programmed open, closed and default to the buttons on the rearview mirror.

Ahh gotcha, that is pretty cool. Thanks!

Originally Posted by sacowich

Just had this done yesterday, but I used $100 Ali vents which are essentially same idea.
Worked well.

I think I'm going to buy the Ali ones too - question, are the screws that secure the Ali ones accessible without removing the liner from the car? If so it will make cleaning gravel and crap out of that area a lot easier. When I installed my DRL modules after only a couple weeks of owning the car, I couldn't believe how much debris had been blown in through the slats on the liner. Full of rocks and street junk.

[NoMoreVW]

Originally Posted by ScottyRyan2019

Time for break-in service and new brake pads.

Are you doing the pads or having the dealer swap them?

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by sacowich

Just had this done yesterday, but I used $100 Ali vents which are essentially same idea.
Worked well.
Had bad rubbing with stock tire on Vorsteiner vff107 19x10 +11 with KW HAS.

https://www.instagram.com/stories/ts...Q1ZGUxMzBkMA==

Wish I had seen those sooner!

[mtenhoven]

Originally Posted by xps

I just finished my install. Struggled with the same nut. Used a box wrench and torqued it slowly. Took 15 mins to fully tighten it. Not too confident, I may check back later if the bolt unscrewed due to not enough torque.

Thanks. Same here, used a stubby box wrench. Was curious if someone else found a better solution...

[sacowich]

Picked car up today after Rogue Short shift kit instal. Also had them delete the CDV.

Dramatic difference in shifter feel. Difficult to convey here, but crisp and notchy shifts with short throw and a faint click. Quite spectacular.

Regarding CDV, time will tell as I do more hooning. Definitely changed clutch disengagement which I can tell just from getting going in first. Definitely faster shifts at speed.

Time will tell how my MT and clutch will hold up to all this. Torque is at 530 ft-lb, well above what BMW had in mind for 6MT.

[ScottyRyan2019]

Originally Posted by NoMoreVW

Are you doing the pads or having the dealer swap them?

I just had them do it while the car was in. The fasteners are supposedly a one use item so they put new ones on as well. I was able to use the stock wear indicators. The tech is a huge car but and gave me a double thumbs up on iSweep pads.