"Full" Individual (custom exterior and/or interior bits) MY18 orders check-in

[TonySCV]

Curious where folks' production weeks are slotted.

I've got a '18 M3 allocation with an order approved for Santorini Blue scheduled for Week 33 production (the week of August 14th). Was at status 102 for a week or so, then I believe switched to 112 this week.

This was originally a June allocation for an '18, so one of the earlier ones. It was originally scheduled for production this week, but got pushed out several weeks when the request for a special order color was approved.

[Thescout13]

We just ordered an Atlantis Blue Metallic F80. Week 30 build. Waiting to hear on the push back once our color gets the official green light. Doing ED in December.

[Zayzel]

I also have an exterior individual color. Was in status 102 for about a week and called this morning and is now 111. Waiting to see if 112 will push it back further, but right now has a tentative build week 30.

[Encanto]

Individual Manufaktur for Sept ED here...

[Lytics]

I was told that my preferred Individual interior color (Amaro Brown, one of the preapproved choices in the ordering guide) would surprisingly push my build week from 29 to 35. Ended up changing to Sakhir Orange instead in order to accommodate my early Aug ED date.

[GrussGott]

induhveduael manufakur interior for nov ED still being confirmed ...

[TonySCV]

Definitely 112 status now. Production week is Week 33 (Aug 14th). Seems to be holding. *fingers crossed*.

Santorini Blue F80 coming soon .

I posted this elsewhere, but good info for folks doing these orders, as it's imperative that you keep an eye on your own order with your CA to be sure no mistakes are made, as this is a very manual process unfortunately...

Make sure you ask for a printout of your VIR (Vehicle Inquiry Report) on a monthly basis just to be sure that the configuration is exactly what you want and has not changed.

On your VIR, if your Sub. Notes say SPECIAL ORDER: 490 - (YOUR COLOR) $4735 W / $5200 R (pricing can vary) - MM/DD/YY MCM, you are good to go. On the VIR, the list of options will show "Special Order Color" and the pricing will be "Blocked". Once the vehicle enters production (status 150), the color will be updated to reflect the one in the "Sub. Notes" and the pricing will show up correctly as well. Until status changes to 150, the "Sub. Notes" is the only area on the VIR that will show your color, so make sure it is correct!

MCM are the initials of the lone person in charge of the VIP (BMW Individual) ordering program in North America. That means she has reviewed it and submitted the color to BMW AG. Status 102 is also reflective of that.

Status will go "backwards" on an existing allocation that was modified for any vehicles with true Individual (special order) paint or interior options. Often it will go from Status 112 or 114 back to 102. It will stay at 102 for a week or two until it is approved by BMW AG and scheduled for production again. BMW Genius (844-443-6487) or BMWNA (800-831-1117) will be able to give you the Week # that it is scheduled to move in to production. If they don't, HACA (hang up, call again). Some reps are more skilled than others at the nuances of BMW's order status system. They will caveat that it can change (which it can and often does). Do not rely on the automated status hotline, or BMW's website, to provide you with accurate vehicle status info. These systems either lag behind by several days, or are flat out inaccurate. Speak to a human.

Also, for anyone who wants port-installed (PIA) options, your CA can add them to your order AFTER production has started (once the car changes to status 150). They will not be able to beforehand. PIA (port installed options) are able to be added/changed once the vehicle enters production. PIA options are not available for ED vehicles.

Also, with rare exception, once an Individual color/interior is approved and scheduled for production, the order is not modifiable, so be CERTAIN you are happy with all the options you have selected when you submit the order, because they aren't going to be able to be changed without involvement from BMWNA to do it (i.e. Your CA won't be able to do it themselves. It's not impossible to change options, but it is not easy, and there is a hard cutoff date (called an Individual Block Date) after which no changes are allowed, period).

I hope everyone else's orders are also progressing along nicely.

[JTK24]

Originally Posted by TonySCV

I posted this elsewhere, but good info for folks doing these orders, as it's imperative that you keep an eye on your own order with your CA to be sure no mistakes are made, as this is a very manual process unfortunately...

...

I saw your post in the other thread going on, and it is indeed extremely helpful info. For what it's worth, my Individual Color order has been progressing exactly as you have been describing (Sub Notes with "MCM", etc).

You should try and get this write up of yours added to the "Ordering and Tracking Guide" sticky. It has been really helpful to me and I am sure lots of others.

[Encanto]

FYI:

For Individual Manufaktur interiors, once you get your VIN you can double-check that your Individual work order is correct before your car is taken to Garching for fitment. Use one of the online VIN decoders that show the complete VIN database content (not all VIN decoders show the complete VIN database content) for a copy of the work order. If anything is incorrect then you may have time to contact Individual directly for a correction.

Very important if you are doing ED and want no surprises at the Welt.

Your Individual work order should look like this (after Google translate):

Individual
Control Individual
signboard BMW Individual

Z1XX Special upholstery
Advanced leather trim Merino Fine grain gold brown
(No. 7 984 745 / Sun Reflective Technology).
Sewing thread in golden brown (No. 8 022 052), color no. 1313 B.
Step twist in golden brown (No. 8 022 051), color no. 1313 B.
*********************************************** *********************
The following circumferences are available with contrast stitching in platinum:
- double seam seam on seat / seat parts (only front seats)
- double seam seam on seat bead parts in the rear
- double seam seam Headrests (SA7MA only at the rear)
- Double-edged seam on the use of the door panels
- Double- seam seam on the armrest of the door panels
- Double- seam seam on the lid / armrest of the center console. 0102 Z.
Quilting twine in platinum (No. 8 020 544), color no. 0672 E.
*********************************************** *********************
The following items are available in Leather Walknappa black
(No. 7 963 181 / Sun Reflective Technology):
- Pull handles
- Kneepad
thread in black (No. 1 905 499), color no. 0020. Quilting
fabric in black (No. 1 963 800), color no. 0020th
************************************************** ******************
Seam pattern of front and rear seats like M-Sport seat.

Remaining interior equipment as with leather Merino Fine grain black,
Schl.Nr. LKSW.

0940 Special equipment according to special requirements
********************************************** **********************
*** Single vehicle: ***
*** Instrument panel including rear door trim ***
*** braked - Distribution analogue X3 .. (+ Additional), ***
*** with contrast stitching. ***
*** Please note the appendix of the release!
*** *********************************************** *********************
I board top and bridle door trim:
Leather Walknappa black
(No. 7 963 181 / Sun Reflective Technology).
Sewing thread in black (No. 1 905 499), color no. 0020. Quilting
fabric in black (No. 1 963 800), color no. 0020.

Contrast stitching in platinum:
* instrument panel around I-combi (black leather area)
quilting in platinum (No. 8 020 544), color no. 0672 E.
Course analogue release.
-------------------------------------------------- ------------------
Table I on the bottom and glove box in leather Merino Fine grain gold brown
(No. 7 984 745 / Sun Reflective Technology).
Sewing thread in golden brown (No. 8 022 052), color no. 1313 B.
Step twist in golden brown (No. 8 022 051), color no. 1313 B.

Contrast stitching in platinum:
* instrument panel at the bottom and glove box (gold brown leather area).
Quilting in platinum (No. 8 020 544), color no. 0672 E.
Course analogue release.
-------------------------------------------------- ------------------
The following surrounds in Leather Merino Fine grain black
(No. 7 975 316 / Sun Reflective Technology):
* Glove box (only strip on top)
* Instrument panel at the bottom (only stripes Driver's side
and strip / "swing" passenger side with inner flank !!!).
Sewing thread in black (No. 1 905 499), color no. 0020th
Quilting in black (No. 1 963 800), color no. 0020.
Distribution analogue X3 .. (with addition), corresponding release.
Contrast
stitching : quilting in platinum (No. 8 020 544), color no. 0672 E.
Course according to approval.
************************************************** ******************

0944 Subsequent remodeling by ZS
*************************** *****************************************
The following items are covered in leather Merino Fine grain gold brown
( No. 7 984 745 / Sun Reflective Technology):
* Center console and cover
panel on the side (without upper section and rear panel).
Sewing thread in golden brown (No. 8 022 052), color no. 1313 B.
Step twist in golden brown (No. 8 022 051), color no. 1313 B.
Contrast stitching on leather gold brown: quilting in platinum (No. 8 020 544), color no. 0672 E.
----------------------------------------------- ---------------------
The following items in Leather Merino Fine grain black
(No. 7 975 316 / Sun Reflective Technology):
* Center console (only upper area and rear panel)
* Knee pad.
Sewing thread in black (No. 1 905 499), color no. 0020.
Contrast stitching on black leather: quilting in platinum (No. 8 020 544), color no. 0672 E.
*********************************************** *********************
Handling Manufactory BMW M.
-------------------------------------------------- ------------------
The following surrounds in Leather Merino Fine grain black (No. 7 975 316 / Sun Reflective Technology):
* Center console (only upper area and rear panel)
* Knee pad. Sewing thread in black (No. 1 905 499), color no. 0020. Contrast stitching on black leather: quilting in platinum (No. 8 020 544), color no. 0672 E.
*********************************************** *********************
Handling Manufactory BMW M.
-------------------------------------------------- ------------------
The following surrounds in Leather Merino Fine grain black (No. 7 975 316 / Sun Reflective Technology):
* Center console (only upper area and rear panel)
* Knee pad. Sewing thread in black (No. 1 905 499), color no. 0020. Contrast stitching on black leather: quilting in platinum (No. 8 020 544), color no. 0672 E.
*********************************************** *********************
Handling Manufactory BMW M. 1 905 499), color no. 0020.
Contrast stitching on black leather: quilting in platinum (No. 8 020 544), color no. 0672 E.
*********************************************** *********************
Handling Manufactory BMW M. 1 905 499), color no. 0020.
Contrast stitching on black leather: quilting in platinum (No. 8 020 544), color no. 0672 E.
*********************************************** *********************
Handling Manufactory BMW M.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by Encanto

Once you get your VIN you can double-check that your Individual work order is correct before your car is taken to Garching for fitment. Use one of the online VIN decoders that show the complete VIN database content (not all VIN decoders show the complete VIN database content) for a copy of the work order.

Which decoder do you use / recommend?

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

Which decoder do you use / recommend?

http://bimmer.work/

[Encanto]

I don't know if posting other sites is allowed in this forum...

Originally Posted by TonySCV

http://bimmer.work/

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by Encanto

I don't know if posting other sites is allowed in this forum...

Non-profit VIN decoders are fine IIRC. bimmer.work and bmwvin.com are posted regularly.

[Arcades]

I'm in the process of doing mine~

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by Arcades

I'm in the process of doing mine~

wwweellll... what 'cha gettin?

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

wwweellll... what 'cha gettin?

You'll know soon enough!

[AIRHEIR]

Atlantis Blue f80 with SO and comp pack. Week 31 scheduled production.

Any thoughts when I might actually see car.

[Parabolica]

Tanzanite blue F80 ZCP. Week 34 scheduled production.

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by AIRHEIR

Atlantis Blue f80 with SO and comp pack. Week 31 scheduled production.

Any thoughts when I might actually see car.

Given that you're on the east coast, assume roughly 30 days from the time your vehicle is completed, so sometime in September assuming things stay on schedule. Check the stickied thread for details on how you can track your BMW. http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1181156

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by Arcades

You'll know soon enough!

booo.

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by Arcades

You'll know soon enough!

Spill it!

[Zayzel]

Hey Tony, I was in 102 for nearly 3 weeks, moved to 111 on Monday. Called Genius about 10 minutes ago and was told my car is in production today... skipped 112 altogether. Estimated completion August 9th, wooohoooo