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      05-12-2019, 07:31 PM   #2333
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Met up with the guys from Master's SMART Repairs on their Leather Restoration Tour. They got my oyster seats looking brand new again, and added tilting head rests.
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      05-12-2019, 09:44 PM   #2334
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Met up with the guys from Master's SMART Repairs on their Leather Restoration Tour. They got my oyster seats looking brand new again, and added tilting head rests.
Kevin made a trip up to the DC area earlier this spring & did some work in my E39. So far so good!
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      05-13-2019, 06:51 AM   #2335
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I went for the first “enthusiastic” drive after having Dinan Shockware programmed yesterday. I now wish I would have done it when I got the car.
what sort of difference did you notice? was this upgrade to the base suspension or did you have THP?
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      05-13-2019, 04:50 PM   #2336
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Powder coated my bbs wheels!

Powder coated these bad boys.
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      05-13-2019, 08:41 PM   #2337
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Powder coated these bad boys.
I wanted Black BBS's on my F30..what model are these? The ones I wanted only came in matte black
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      05-13-2019, 08:43 PM   #2338
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Powder coated these bad boys.
I wanted Black BBS's on my F30..what model are these? The ones I wanted only came in matte black
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Powder coated these bad boys.
I wanted Black BBS's on my F30..what model are these? The ones I wanted only came in matte black
These are CH-Rs, only come in matte black have to powder coat them and remove the stainless steel lip as on mine.
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      05-13-2019, 08:46 PM   #2339
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These are CH-Rs, only come in matte black have to powder coat them and remove the stainless steel lip as on mine.
what was the cost for powdercoating? Just curious, but they look sharp.
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      05-13-2019, 08:48 PM   #2340
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These are CH-Rs, only come in matte black have to powder coat them and remove the stainless steel lip as on mine.
what was the cost for powdercoating? Just curious, but they look sharp.
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Powder coated these bad boys.
I wanted Black BBS's on my F30..what model are these? The ones I wanted only came in matte black
Thanks so much! Was 150 a wheel, kinda higher end on pricing but the quality is there.
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      05-13-2019, 11:28 PM   #2341
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I installed my tinted el wiring strips into my door panels today. I drilled a small hole in the ridge on the back of the panel to route my wires. I'll be tapping the ambient lighting at the door handle for power which will also allow dimming control.
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      05-15-2019, 08:21 AM   #2342
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I installed my tinted el wiring strips into my door panels today. I drilled a small hole in the ridge on the back of the panel to route my wires. I'll be tapping the ambient lighting at the door handle for power which will also allow dimming control.
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      05-18-2019, 08:07 PM   #2343
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Wash claybar and wax today. My back hurts...
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      05-20-2019, 10:14 PM   #2344
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Finally installed the AA Exhaust by myself after getting quoted $300 from a Performance shop and didn't trust the muffler shops around here.

Shed around 10lbs and supposedly gain around 9 RWHP ... that OEM exhaust weighs a ton.
I also installed my AA rear muffler myself. When struggling with one of the stock hangers, the stock muffler suddenly let loose and landed on my face - it is heavy!!!!
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      05-21-2019, 08:35 AM   #2345
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Less what I did to the car than what it did to me...which is give me a heart attack with a warning that says "Engine coolant level low: top off as soon as possible. See owner's manual. Possible engine damage."......
Update: added about a quart of 50/50 BMW OE Coolant and DI water.
It seems a lot of these engines will have an air pocket that doesn't get filled until after some driving, so an early drop in coolant isn't a big deal. If your car is higher miles, or especially if it keeps losing fluid, then that is a bigger deal and can mean early signs of big$$ problems. I DK about coolant specifics, but this is a good reminder that I should probably pick some up at the dealer before I have to figure it out in the parts store (did this with oil, but not coolant - so far it has been good luck and hasn't been needed).
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      05-21-2019, 09:00 AM   #2346
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Hit a raccoon, broke front panel and took out some electronics, intercooler. Car is in the body shop. Driving a Ford Fusion POS. Dangerous car.
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      05-21-2019, 03:22 PM   #2347
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Installed a new set of Michelin PS4S tires...have to be gentle for the first few hundred miles, but far superior NVH already noticeable.
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      05-23-2019, 09:14 AM   #2348
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Went ahead and got the resonator removed. Makes the pops on the MPE much more significant.
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      05-23-2019, 10:21 AM   #2349
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what sort of difference did you notice? was this upgrade to the base suspension or did you have THP?
My car came with the adaptive suspension that came with the M Sort package. The dampeners have just 2 modes, with eco pro and comfort using the softer setting, and sport/sport+ using the firmer. The Dinan flash replaces the stock eco/comfort program with the stock sport/sport+ program, while the sport and sport+ modes use the new firmer Dinan program. Overall, I'm really pleased. I always liked the sport suspension setting better than eco/comfort. But I didn't always want the heavy steering effort (it adds nothing to feel or feedback, just makes it heavier) or the more aggressive throttle mapping. And the stock comfort setting wasn't really that comfortable over bumpy pavement anyway. It just made the car feel more floaty, not in a good way. Now, in sport or sport plus, when I get on it on twisty backroads, the car reminds me of the M Sport suspension in my old e46. There's less nose dive under hard braking, less body roll during quick transitions, and it just feels more fun, and I feel more connected to the car and the road. Obviously, it's not like you all of a sudden have a set of new Öhlins in the car. But, for a couple of hundred bucks, it's the best bang for the buck mod that I've ever done on any car.
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      05-23-2019, 04:26 PM   #2350
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Exchanged the "smoker's package" for a plug, too bad it (ashtray) was standard equipment so no discount!
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      05-24-2019, 01:56 PM   #2351
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Exchanged the "smoker's package" for a plug...
Is that plug a dealer-supplied item? Does the rubber mat fit in the hole when you remove the ashtray or over the top? We've only had the F22 two weeks (and I never get to drive it!) so I'm not familiar with that area of the console.

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I got a quote of $1750 to do the 3M Scotchgard clear bra. Thats the front bumper, the fenders, mirrors and the entire hood.
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Is that plug a dealer-supplied item? Does the rubber mat fit in the hole when you remove the ashtray or over the top? We've only had the F22 two weeks (and I never get to drive it!) so I'm not familiar with that area of the console.

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No, plug came from 2007 GT500 I used to own, rubber mat stays put, you can slide the cover down over the cupholders (or ashtray if it's still there)...
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