Finally took delivery! M240ix Thundernight / Tacora Red

idontsave · 02-04-2022, 07:40 PM

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That concrete pole and wall in the bottom pics gives me anxiety!

That's my protective barrier from all the awful drivers in LA 😂

XC3LLR8 · 02-05-2022, 10:55 AM

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That's my protective barrier from all the awful drivers in LA 😂

I agree, and would be my spot of choice. But gives me anxiety to think of a gust of wind grabbing the door, or a momentary brain lapse and forgetting it's there.

Ricochet48 · 02-06-2022, 10:15 AM

Aside from that dealer fb post linked, these are the only other photos I've seen of this combo that I plan to get. Personally, I think the Shadowline makes it too dark and prefer the contrast of the gray though. I also plan to go a bit hybrid on the interior and swap in the white armrests.

hermiti · 02-06-2022, 04:30 PM

I have the same color combo, except with 791M, should be in next week.

F80SRT · 02-09-2022, 12:27 PM

Love the color! Congrats

SupraCooper · 02-09-2022, 12:31 PM

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Tint done! 35% front and 25% rear 3M Ceramic IR with 80% Crystalline on the windshield.

Turned out great

Love the thundernight and tacora! Haha my manager would have probably made me get a $3k nonrefundable deposit from you on that build lol

bimmerbby · 02-09-2022, 12:38 PM

Looks great! Never thought about that combo. I ordered mine with oyster interior. Can't wait!

Niko ZV · 02-09-2022, 12:50 PM

The car just simply is so beautiful…

chicagofan00 · 02-09-2022, 12:50 PM

Looks good. Congrats!

Game · 02-09-2022, 12:51 PM

Love the combo! Congrats!

MachinesWithSouls · 02-09-2022, 01:10 PM

I'm a forever blue guy, so Portimao sitting on the list is tempting. But no way I wouldn't get Thunder on the 2. It's really nice!

unfoundnemo · 02-09-2022, 01:59 PM

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I agree, and would be my spot of choice. But gives me anxiety to think of a gust of wind grabbing the door, or a momentary brain lapse and forgetting it's there.

pretty sure it's 75 degrees, sunny, and no wind in LA... every day... not going to be an issue. just need to dust it off on occasion.

XC3LLR8 · 02-09-2022, 02:20 PM

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pretty sure it's 75 degrees, sunny, and no wind in LA... every day... not going to be an issue. just need to dust it off on occasion.

Guess you're right. I often tend to worry for nothing.

idontsave · 02-09-2022, 02:31 PM

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pretty sure it's 75 degrees, sunny, and no wind in LA... every day... not going to be an issue. just need to dust it off on occasion.

Guess you're right. I often tend to worry for nothing.

Well neither of you are incorrect, at the moment of the picture it was 75, sunny, and not at all windy.

At the same time, if I had left the doors open any longer than it took me to take those shots I likely would have lost my mind worrying about the wind randomly picking up

idontsave · 02-09-2022, 02:38 PM

Anyway, I was finally dropping it off for PPF and sadly noticed a small chip in the hood already… but what can ya do

JustChris · 02-09-2022, 02:44 PM

Nope but brilliant.

Congratulations!

cfm56d7b · 02-09-2022, 02:44 PM

Incredible build. Thanks for sharing!

Lady Jane · 02-09-2022, 02:59 PM

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Haven't seen anyone with this spec yet so here it is… my new M240i xDrive in Thundernight Metallic with Tacora Red interior!

Really happy with how everything came out. More photos to come.

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AP · 02-09-2022, 03:09 PM

You're not going to lose that in the car park!

Stunning

rideontwo · 02-09-2022, 03:13 PM

Still not convinced on the shape, but to each their own. Congrats on the purchases, I hope you enjoy it and it delivers every bit of performance/comfort/anything you ask of it.

What really kills me is the lack of a manual trans in this car.

XC3LLR8 · 02-09-2022, 04:39 PM

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Anyway, I was finally dropping it off for PPF and sadly noticed a small chip in the hood already… but what can ya do

What options are you going with on the PPF?

idontsave · 02-09-2022, 04:58 PM

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What options are you going with on the PPF?

Went with Xpel Ultimate Plus on the front bumper, headlights, mirrors, hood, and fenders. Planning on doing ceramic coating shortly afterwards as well.

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02-06-2022, 04:30 PM	#26
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02-09-2022, 12:50 PM	#30
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02-09-2022, 02:44 PM	#38
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02-09-2022, 03:13 PM	#42
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