[yuzu]

Day 5 in final assembly for me today. Was hoping to get off easy

[baron95]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

I am using real time data. It is public info. Altamira has never been as busy as Veracruz and just within the past 5-6 weeks it has become the main port of exit for East Coast bound SLP BMWs.

Understood. I guess using multiple ports is a good thing, gives flexibility.

Though I think we are tracking different things. Seems like you are tracking ship movements (i.e. port traffic). I was looking at port delays in processing ships.

A busy port (lots of ships in/out) with no/low delays is the best combination.

Anyway - my car needs to be built first before I worry about transport.

[AdnanH35]

What’s this f12 trick I’m seeing in here about? How does it work?

[yuzu]

Originally Posted by AdnanH35

What’s this f12 trick I’m seeing in here about? How does it work?

Easy search

[KCuv]

Originally Posted by AdnanH35

What’s this f12 trick I’m seeing in here about? How does it work?

Not worth the effort. You’re going to search around to find it and then try to do it, it’ll basically show you a 3digit number as a status. You’ll google the status you’re looking for and the result will be….


Literally the same exact thing that the online tracker says.

[menikmati]

Originally Posted by KCuv

Not worth the effort. You’re going to search around to find it and then try to do it, it’ll basically show you a 3digit number as a status. You’ll google the status you’re looking for and the result will be….


Literally the same exact thing that the online tracker says.

It takes literally less than 15 seconds to do it.

It provides the build week (prodDate) that is not readily visible on the website and saves you a call to the BMW Genius.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by menikmati

It takes literally less than 15 seconds to do it.

It provides the build week (prodDate) that is not readily visible on the website and saves you a call to the BMW Genius.

And its just as inaccurate as the tracker. Want most accurate and up-to-date information, ask your CA.

[rcouchh]

Well boys... it finally happened. It's been one helluva ride. Bumper was finished super quickly and turned out good. My CA drove 2 hrs to pick me up

Car was filthy as I was insistent they didn't wash it. Covered her in tracwrap and drove it 90 mins straight to PPF. Stuck around while they washed it and got started so I could get a better look

[clydefrog]

Originally Posted by rcouchh

Well boys... it finally happened. It's been one helluva ride. Bumper was finished super quickly and turned out good. My CA drove 2 hrs to pick me up

Car was filthy as I was insistent they didn't wash it. Covered her in tracwrap and drove it 90 mins straight to PPF. Stuck around while they washed it and got started so I could get a better look

Congrats! Know it was a long road for you thanks for the pics of the process! Looks like it's turned out amazing. Enjoy it!

[baron95]

Originally Posted by rcouchh

Well boys... it finally happened. It's been one helluva ride. Bumper was finished super quickly and turned out good. My CA drove 2 hrs to pick me up

Congrats - BSM for the win

[Searay55555]

That’s an amazing looking BSM!

[mrdudley]

Originally Posted by Carefree

For me, there are 2 major benefits of port installation. First, there’s no dicking around later ordering parts and finding a reliable shop. True, the work is not rocket science but hey, you never know……..Second, having that port installed sticker on the door, option listed on the invoice, and a BMW warranty is worth the $$ and whatever wait is involved. YMMV

Edit- additionally an alignment is necessary after lowering. I’m unsure how many installers also perform alignments.

Yeah I put aftermarket springs on my X3, and BMW told me I now have no warranty coverage on anything suspension related. So went MP HAS to not have to worry about that.

Also when I asked my dealer if they could install MP HAS later and it’d still be in warranty, he said yes. However he said it’s be more expensive for the labor. Port install changes $1k for the labor, which is less than dealer install.

[Carefree]

Originally Posted by mrdudley

Yeah I put aftermarket springs on my X3, and BMW told me I now have no warranty coverage on anything suspension related. So went MP HAS to not have to worry about that.

Also when I asked my dealer if they could install MP HAS later and it’d still be in warranty, he said yes. However he said it’s be more expensive for the labor. Port install changes $1k for the labor, which is less than dealer install.

Additionally, the port includes alignment after installation. I suspect that saves aftermarket $100-$200?

[Sculpin]

Originally Posted by rcouchh

Well boys... it finally happened. It's been one helluva ride. Bumper was finished super quickly and turned out good. My CA drove 2 hrs to pick me up

Car was filthy as I was insistent they didn't wash it. Covered her in tracwrap and drove it 90 mins straight to PPF. Stuck around while they washed it and got started so I could get a better look

Congrats!!! Car looks great!

[Mr.McNutty]

Originally Posted by rcouchh

Well boys... it finally happened. It's been one helluva ride. Bumper was finished super quickly and turned out good. My CA drove 2 hrs to pick me up

Considering that I'm already using a photo you took of DivergedM2 as my desktop wallpaper, I've got a good feeling that I'm going to get a new wallpaper soon now that you've got your hands on a BSM G87 of your own with my same spec.

[RemoWilliams84]

Originally Posted by rcouchh

Well boys... it finally happened. It's been one helluva ride. Bumper was finished super quickly and turned out good. My CA drove 2 hrs to pick me up

Car was filthy as I was insistent they didn't wash it. Covered her in tracwrap and drove it 90 mins straight to PPF. Stuck around while they washed it and got started so I could get a better look

Yayayayayaya. The M2 time, back to back.

[menikmati]

Originally Posted by rcouchh

Well boys... it finally happened. It's been one helluva ride. Bumper was finished super quickly and turned out good. My CA drove 2 hrs to pick me up

Car was filthy as I was insistent they didn't wash it. Covered her in tracwrap and drove it 90 mins straight to PPF. Stuck around while they washed it and got started so I could get a better look

What size Tracwrap roll did you use? Trying to decide between Tracwrap and Track Armour and would like to know how much to buy to get roughly the same amount of coverage as you, maybe a little more on the hood and front fenders.

[rcouchh]

Originally Posted by menikmati

What size Tracwrap roll did you use? Trying to decide between Tracwrap and Track Armour and would like to know how much to buy to get roughly the same amount of coverage as you, maybe a little more on the hood and front fenders.

Xpel tracwrap, 6”x40’

I would probably get 2 rolls if you want to do some on the sides/fenders . I only had enough for the front bumper, 2 strips on hood and 2 tiny squares on back of side skirts. I would’ve liked to have another 20’ or so more for the rear quarters. Wasn’t a long drive though

[KCuv]

Originally Posted by rcouchh

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damn dude after all that lol congrats, felt bad for you.

it looks awesome - are you elated? have you been driving it now that shes wrapped up?

[rcouchh]

Originally Posted by KCuv

damn dude after all that lol congrats, felt bad for you.

it looks awesome - are you elated? have you been driving it now that shes wrapped up?

Appreciate ya

Feels awesome! Drove it ~60 miles straight to my PPF shop so that was all. Should be picking it up Saturday afternoon and then definitely putting a few hundred miles on over the long weekend. I was hanging at the shop yesterday and today so it's been nice to look at perfectly clean for a few hrs.

[joeyb82]

SEBRING moored at Altamira Port. Heading to Baltimore with an ETA of Sept 5th.

CITY OF SOLO also moored at the Altamira Port and will also be heading to the NE.

For all us East Coasters 🤞🏼

[shatty]

Originally Posted by shatty

No. I just put my dep down on one today. I am in NY and I was getting 5K over sticker for a build. Spoke to a dealer that deals with my friends broker company and I know him to be lower than all others, he told me 2k over sticker and thats broker price! I found this awesome guy on this forum that is a broker and he had 1 order that was already entered and I guess the guy backed out. Anyway it was a Aug allocation with Sept production. I got it for MSRP plus $800 broker fee plus dealer doc fee and DMV and tax. I got my production number today. Trading in my 22 X5 M50i. I literally feel like someone bent me over and stuck it right in. This truck depreciated like a bitch. 100K sticker, on Manheim for 64K. I have it for a year and 8 months. Anyway....UAW going on strike....used cars should go up due to shortage of new cars. I can keep the M2 for 6 months and sell it close to what I paid most likely. Just by looking at what the used M2s are going for now. Waiting for the Z4 M40i manual!!!!! Thats a car I will keep forever.
FYI Truecar says the average sale is 1-2K over sticker on M2. BUTTT...im sure dealers want more for a car with the Carbon Seats cause they are on constraint.
Anyway...heres my build....
https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...9fayoh/summary\

Also will be my 1st real M car. TY Mehicoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

8/26/23 Order placed
8/31/23 Scheduled for production week 39. Sept 24.2023