Black Sapphire F82 M4 Competition 2017 LCI

[Juras]

Hi, I have just finished my project. This is the M4 manual I have since new and it is 28k miles, no accident nor bump history, all paint is still from the factory, covered with a mix of PPF and ceramic coating since new.

I have just finalized modifying it, at least for now. There have been the following changes and service actions taken, majority of them recently but a few of them were already performed previously:

Engine and exhaust
- new engine map resulting in 556HP (EU) on crank
- new BMC drop in filters
- free flow, equalized exhaust with resonated DP and sport secondary cats (OEM rear can)
- exhaust tips replicating OEM ones yet with 95mm diameter
- VTT CBC

Wheels and suspension
- brand new Apex VS-5RS: 19x9.5" et 22 + 20x11" et 44 with new TPMS sensors
- brand new Michelin PS4s: 265/35 + 295/30
- Eibach 10mm rear spacers
- Eibach extended rear bolts
- Eibach springs

Brakes
- Girodiscs at the front + still factory fitted OEM discs at the rear
- Ferodo DS 3.12 all around
- Hel braided steel brake lines
- Motul RBF 700
- calipers painted yellow
- complete hand brake overhaul
- new front wheel hubs

Exterior and interior add-ons:
- AutoID carbon front CS replica splitter
- OEM M Performance boot carbon spoiler
- OEM M Performance side skirts in aftermarket carbon wrap
- Original AC Schnitzer carbon rear diffuser
- OEM M Performance interior elements: part-alcantara steering wheel, pedals, handbrake and shifter knob with boots
- AutoSolutions custom handmade shortshifter
- front and rear onboard camera
- fake carbon AC consol overlay
- red start button

Wraps
- tinted rear windows and rear bumper red reflectors
- side mirrors and roof carbon wrap
- tinted PPF on headlights
- my definition of blackline taillights (not a fan of OEM BL, sorry!) - wrap
- PPF on: hood, fenders, front bumper, side skirts, under the handles and the rear bumper edge under the bootlid
- factory PPF near the rear wheels was extended up to door and on the whole sides of the rear bumper

Coding:
- GTS: rear diff, MDM and steering wheel
- CS: EDC supension

Service
- Millers CFS 5w40 NT+
- OEM gearbox and rear diff fluids
- full air conditioning service incl. cabin filter swap

[HotRodM4]

I’m glad you posted this. I’ve been wondering what yellow centers caps and calipers would look like on a black M4 with vs-5rs wheels.

[Juras]

Originally Posted by HotRodM4

I’m glad you posted this. I’ve been wondering what yellow centers caps and calipers would look like on a black M4 with vs-5rs wheels.

Cheers mate, quite unique combination indeed. Yet I am now thinking of swaping for red sets as it may match the taillights nicely and remove that third colour for a smoother, more minimalistic look.

[M3ZCPNYC]

I like this color very nice. I just think you should swap back to oem radio trim the weaves on the carbon fiber are two different directions and it’s noticeable.

[Juras]

Originally Posted by M3ZCPNYC

I like this color very nice. I just think you should swap back to oem radio trim the weaves on the carbon fiber are two different directions and it’s noticeable.

Yes, you are correct. However the direction is not as bad as the difference in the carbon pattern (obviously, since the overlay is fake) and yet the whole thing is not nearly as bad as the OEM piano black underneath which, from my subjective POV, is a complete disaster in any car, let alone in one like that.

BTW, literally 5 mins ago I was looking at the piano black vent panel at the back of iX - looks like cheap, korean crap.

[m3rxn]

Very nicely done man

[Juras]

Originally Posted by m3rxn

Very nicely done man

Thanks!

[M 4 FUN]

Nice! Very similar spec to my M4.

[Juras]

Originally Posted by M 4 FUN

Nice! Very similar spec to my M4.

Looking good! I like those Recaros but when considering them I was concerned with the lack of back adjustment and the fact that I may be too tall for those as I've heard the height could be an issue here. How do you find them?

[satinf82_]

how did you tint your taillights like that? very interested in doing that to mine

[Full_of_fit]

Originally Posted by sahil

how did you tint your taillights like that? very interested in doing that to mine

I think he mentioned that they are wrapped, however if I am wrong so be it, I think they look amazing and am curios about the taillights as well. Beautiful job congrats!

[DFTBA]

Beautiful, congrats! Especially love the seats.

[M 4 FUN]

Originally Posted by Juras

Looking good! I like those Recaros but when considering them I was concerned with the lack of back adjustment and the fact that I may be too tall for those as I've heard the height could be an issue here. How do you find them?

Thanks! The Recoro seats are not for every body. I am 5,9 tall and quite wide at my back so i don't sit well in them with the stock padding. Fortunately though the padding is removable and is attached with velcro so i have put in quite thick lumbar support and also some at the bottom of the seat padding so now it's ok.

[Juras]

Thanks guys, glad you like those taillights. It's just a wrap - solid black on the outisde quarters and dark tint on the inside ones to let the turn signals on the boot and reverse lights through. The cost was something like 100-150 USD for the job including the material.