Long Term F80 Build

FatRear08 · 03-31-2020, 07:52 PM

So it’s been a little while since I started a slow, but steady build with my 2015 F80. With every step, I got to appreciate each upgrade without going all out at once. It all started with an exhaust for some more sound and from there, I laid out a long term plan to ultimately build an understated, yet handsome street brawler. Jeff from Auto Couture in Fair Lawn has been my right hand man throughout this whole process and has pointed me in the best damn direction every single time. It goes without saying if you want to play, you pay, but I’m more than happy with the outcome so far. I’ve decided to keep the interior stock, which she’s a stripper 6MT with carbon structure. Bare bones - steering wheel with 3 pedals and I’m happy. If anything, maybe some upgraded seats in the future. As for anything else, I’m thinking Meth Injection because at this point, why not. Including Jeff, everyone at ACM has had a part in the build at one time or another and they never failed to deliver 100 pct(Mo and Lalit from DMETuning as well). Here’s a list of what we’ve done to date...

Active Autowerke mid pipe and rear section
VRSF downpipes
Pure Stage 2 High Flows
Gintani crank hub upgrade
JB4 w/DMETuning custom dyno tune
Eventuri intake
Evolution Raceworks charge pipes
CSF front mount heat exchanger
CSF top mount intercooler
StopTech BBK w/slotted rotors
KW V3 coilovers
Signature SV104’s brushed black tinted 19x9.5/11
RE71r’s 265/35 F 305/30 R
Rogue Engineering short shift kit
Spec Clutch
Vorsteiner GTS front lip
Vorsteiner EVO trunk lip spoiler
RKP rear diffuser
M Performance carbon mirror caps
IND black painted roundels

T1M3LESS · 03-31-2020, 08:24 PM

Awesome build my friend

FatRear08 · 03-31-2020, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by T1M3LESS

Awesome build my friend

Likewise homie! Looking forward to rolling with you again soon.

mike@x-ph.com · 04-06-2020, 11:06 AM

Nice!

EricVR4 · 04-06-2020, 11:34 AM

Beautiful car and build!

I love the SV104's too, they look so good on these cars.

pattymtb · 04-06-2020, 11:48 AM

Absolutely stunning! Kudos my friend!

cfm56d7b · 04-06-2020, 12:49 PM

Another great build to admire!

What are your impressions of KW V3 coilovers?

FatRear08 · 04-06-2020, 01:29 PM

Appreciate it! The KW’s I like a lot. I found that the ride was no more harsh than my stock setup, which was non-edc, and they improved the cornering with a more ‘planted’ feel. We fooled around with the compression and rebound a bit to dial it in more so it’s right where I want it. Over 2 years with them on and not one problem, squeak, clunk, etc.

HA55L3R · 06-30-2020, 10:49 AM

How do you like that spec clutch? I'm thinking about getting one

clutchdj · 06-30-2020, 11:20 AM

Seen this car in person. Best representation of BSM. Zero swirls and shiny.

FatRear08 · 06-30-2020, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HA55L3R

How do you like that spec clutch? I'm thinking about getting one

I’m very happy with the SPEC Clutch. I got it out of necessity after I did the turbos and was experiencing slip in 3rd gear and beyond. It behaves very OEM like when just cruising around and in stop and go traffic, but grabs like hell when on boost. Pedal feel is a little heavier than the original and it has a lighter flywheel I believe as well, which is a plus.

FatRear08 · 06-30-2020, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by clutchdj

Seen this car in person. Best representation of BSM. Zero swirls and shiny.

Thanks my friend!

clutchdj · 06-30-2020, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FatRear08

Thanks my friend!

Stay safe brother!

Bimmer Nerd · 07-20-2020, 05:48 PM

Great looking car! Whats the offset on your wheels?

FatRear08 · 07-20-2020, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Nerd

Great looking car! Whats the offset on your wheels?

Thank you very much, although I’m having a crisis if you want to call it that and highly thinking about going to a Shelby GT350. Call me crazy but it’s such a nice package. Anyway, Front offset is 20 and rear is 40. Brings them right to the edge without sticking out.

818M3 · 07-27-2020, 03:50 PM

Super beefy setup!

bmwmdistrict · 07-28-2020, 07:34 AM

How do you like that Eventuri cold air intake?

FatRear08 · 07-28-2020, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cybr0

How do you like that Eventuri cold air intake?

Looks really nice when the hood is open. I got more sound out of it when the turbos got done. So it serves it purpose if that’s what you’re after.

03-31-2020, 07:52 PM	#1
FatRear08 Major 1427 Rep 1,195 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: HHI iTrader: (0)	Long Term F80 Build So it’s been a little while since I started a slow, but steady build with my 2015 F80. With every step, I got to appreciate each upgrade without going all out at once. It all started with an exhaust for some more sound and from there, I laid out a long term plan to ultimately build an understated, yet handsome street brawler. Jeff from Auto Couture in Fair Lawn has been my right hand man throughout this whole process and has pointed me in the best damn direction every single time. It goes without saying if you want to play, you pay, but I’m more than happy with the outcome so far. I’ve decided to keep the interior stock, which she’s a stripper 6MT with carbon structure. Bare bones - steering wheel with 3 pedals and I’m happy. If anything, maybe some upgraded seats in the future. As for anything else, I’m thinking Meth Injection because at this point, why not. Including Jeff, everyone at ACM has had a part in the build at one time or another and they never failed to deliver 100 pct(Mo and Lalit from DMETuning as well). Here’s a list of what we’ve done to date... Active Autowerke mid pipe and rear section VRSF downpipes Pure Stage 2 High Flows Gintani crank hub upgrade JB4 w/DMETuning custom dyno tune Eventuri intake Evolution Raceworks charge pipes CSF front mount heat exchanger CSF top mount intercooler StopTech BBK w/slotted rotors KW V3 coilovers Signature SV104’s brushed black tinted 19x9.5/11 RE71r’s 265/35 F 305/30 R Rogue Engineering short shift kit Spec Clutch Vorsteiner GTS front lip Vorsteiner EVO trunk lip spoiler RKP rear diffuser M Performance carbon mirror caps IND black painted roundels Attached Images
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03-31-2020, 08:24 PM	#2
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04-06-2020, 11:34 AM	#5
EricVR4 Captain 604 Rep 631 Posts Drives: 2023 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Beautiful car and build! I love the SV104's too, they look so good on these cars. __________________ 2023 X3 M40i \| 2018 M3 Comp - Sold \| 2017 340i - Sold \| 2014 328i - Sold
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04-06-2020, 11:48 AM	#6
pattymtb First Lieutenant 137 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW F87 M2 (MG) Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Absolutely stunning! Kudos my friend! __________________ 2018 BMW M2 (MG) - Sold 2016 BMW M4 (YMB)
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04-06-2020, 12:49 PM	#7
cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5886 Rep 10,256 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Another great build to admire! What are your impressions of KW V3 coilovers?
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04-06-2020, 01:29 PM	#8
FatRear08 Major 1427 Rep 1,195 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: HHI iTrader: (0)	Appreciate it! The KW’s I like a lot. I found that the ride was no more harsh than my stock setup, which was non-edc, and they improved the cornering with a more ‘planted’ feel. We fooled around with the compression and rebound a bit to dial it in more so it’s right where I want it. Over 2 years with them on and not one problem, squeak, clunk, etc.
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06-30-2020, 10:49 AM	#9
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07-20-2020, 05:48 PM	#14
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