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Lol I like the black sapphire a little more than the mineral grey personally. Only problem I have with black is it shows dirt pretty easy so have to stay on top of cleaning it (have a black Dodge Avenger with blacktop package for my second car, EB m240i will become my DD).
I've already priced it out (that is if all the 340 stuff fits on the 240) that it'll be about 4.5k to go jb4, DP, CAI, cat back exhaust and should net about 80-100 whp so just need them to confirm everything so I can buy it all. |
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I'm not actually stationed here, per se, as I'm not in the military. I'm the IT Systems Engineer for Service Credit Union. We have similar status as contractors, so full logistical support like on base gas, commissary use, VAT forms, etc. Currently, we're on Pulaski, but we're being moved to Sembach in October (one hell of a project moving our datacenter...) as the army is closing the Pulaski side of the base there. You on RAB? Mine will be mineral gray, will have the rear 3 windows tinted, and will be loaded with M Performance parts. Yours? |
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Was thinking something similar. I'm just waiting for them to get the parts to market for the M240/B58 engine. Last edited by Hrothgar; 09-04-2016 at 03:24 PM.. |
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Mine is EB, already have the front splitters/spoiler, rear spoiler, and full CF interior on order from BMW. Also have steel brake lines, color matched front reflectors, dual slat gloss black grill with M tricolor painted on, and color matched mirror covers on order with IND. Gonna get the rear windows tinted as well (wish we could do them all) once it's delivered. Can't wait, production starts tomorrow |
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They already have a decent number of performance parts out for the b58, they just haven't had a 240 yet to confirm fitment since its new. The 340 and 440 have been out for a year with the b58 already. |
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09-04-2016, 03:45 PM | #28 | |
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As far as I know, Kapaun is staying open and it's just Pulaski they're closing. I'm not privy to too many of the details though, and those details seem to change every week so who know what's going on any more. I've got my iND reflectors in as well. Most of the M parts have already shown up at the dealer (they got me some great prices!!), minus those carbon fiber parts that are on back order for a couple weeks. I've got the full CF interior coming as well, including the dash pieces from the M2. My dealer (Euler) said that they see a lot of cars come through with all the windows tinted. They actually have a couple on the showroom floor right now. Apparently, some guys get the tint removed on the front windows when they take it in every couple years for inspection and then get it redone. I'd rather play it safe myself as there's still the chance of getting pulled over between inspections. "Tint tax," I guess? |
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True! I saw the JB4 for the 3 series B58, just not sure if that would still work for the M240i. Not sure what other little changes there are with the 2 series that might affect the performance parts, so waiting on confirmation on that as well. Looking forward to seeing what we can get out of this over the N55! Could seriously overtake the M2 considering it's almost maxed out coming stock and they're already pretty even in a straight line drag race. |
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I also don't like the silver to much on these cars, but I have seen one or two that look decent with the right additions (wheels, lowered, etc.). The jb4 should be pretty ready to move to the 240 with some minor adjustments I'd think. The coding is all there, it's just changing some parameters (I know it takes time, but shouldn't take as long as developing from scratch). |
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09-09-2016, 04:10 PM | #35 |
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Very nice congrats! I grabbed my splitter and lip from Tom today and dropped it off at Herzburg right before they closed. They told me to bring in the gas cap so they could color match so they can't start paint until my car is delivered next week :/ I'll be in the same boat as you next week lol. Tom also informed me today that the CF stuff is on back order and doesn't know when it'll be in.
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Hopefully. Be nice to have them install everything before pickup instead of having to go back for the install. What all are you having painted?
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The front lip/splitters and rear diffuser. At first, I was gonna leave them matte black, but after seeing them up close on some cars in person, I decided to go ahead and have them painted MG. You getting yours painted?
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09-10-2016, 08:22 AM | #39 |
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I didn't go with the rear diffuser yet. Just painting the front splitters and lip EB. I saw a matte splitter/lip on a MG at Euler (was another customers 3er) and I didn't like the look of the matte either.
Didn't get the diffuser yet because I'm debating if it's worth it or not. Guess it depends on what exhaust I end up with. Quad tips look nice but not sure if that's what route I'm going or not. |
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I think some sort of aftermarket diffuser is a must with this car, for me anyway. The stock one looks so... pedestrian. It's extremely bland. I was originally attracted to the M2 and was looking for that before ending up going with the M240. The M2 diffuser with quad exhaust looks sick! The ONLY reason I felt I could go with the "little brother" and be happy with it was that I could get the MP front splitters and rear diffuser to make it look less, well, less boring if I'm going to be honest. I would happily back you going the quad exhaust route! |
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I like the quad exhaust look, but the diffuser options that are out for it are quite a bit more expensive than the MP diffuser. |
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09-12-2016, 02:02 PM | #42 |
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How do you dodge the taxes? I can't remember who, but someone told me recently that you are sure to be taxed when taking it back. Do you just have to own it for a good amount of time? For instance, a friend of mine recently went onto the economy here in Germany and they didn't tax her on her Audi since she had owned it for more than a year. I guess they only care about people flipping cars as a means to avoid taxes. Not sure if it's the same situation going back to the states.
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My SA sent me some pictures of the car!
Super excited! Hoping delivery is next week but we'll see. I still need to grab the gas cap for a color match for the paint shop. Hoping that doesn't take to long to get painted. |
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