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[IM2C]

Originally Posted by INDVDL///M

I am happy that I went with the painted lip. I feel that it adds the last bit of definition needed to the front end. Especially since I added the M Performance goodies

Here's a dingy parkade shot of the front but I think you get the idea!

[FMLYSDN]

Some quick shots. FR looking good out in the sun!

[bjf66]

Originally Posted by FMLYSDN

Some quick shots. FR looking good out in the sun!

Car is looking great!

How accurate is the red in the photo compared to seeing it in person?

I see you guys put a bunch of nice painted parts on it! Did you have to special order FerrariRot painted reflectors and the front diffuser lip?

Hope you can do a build list or journal about what you have installed on it; I love the car.

Also, how come you decided to go with film protection over one of the Crystal Serum or other paint protection coating solutions that Troy offers? Asking because I'm considering it myself as well.

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by Karura

Car is looking great!

How accurate is the red in the photo compared to seeing it in person?

As a fellow bimmerpost M owner in the same town, I saw her ripping around a few weeks back and it looks pretty damn close to the pictures in person.

[INDVDL///M]

Originally Posted by Karura

Car is looking great!

How accurate is the red in the photo compared to seeing it in person?

I see you guys put a bunch of nice painted parts on it! Did you have to special order FerrariRot painted reflectors and the front diffuser lip?

Hope you can do a build list or journal about what you have installed on it; I love the car.

Also, how come you decided to go with film protection over one of the Crystal Serum or other paint protection coating solutions that Troy offers? Asking because I'm considering it myself as well.

The photos are pretty bang on. In the direct sunlight it is rather in your face bright red.

The painted parts including front and rear reflectors and key hole delete were ordered from IND and the front lip was painted by the dealer upon delivery. I had a bit of trouble with IND on the painted parts as they got a little excited and probably could have let them dry before they wrapped them in the blue shop towels and shipped them out because they came with a waffle pattern from the towel imprinted into them. I wasn't able to remove it either, but they made it right and sent me another set of everything.

I should probably update the original post from our ED with more build details and some updated photos. I am on the fence about what is next. I have considered spacers and some goodies under the hood but I may just enjoy this season as it is and work on in the upcoming winter.

As for going with the Xpel and the GTechniq EXO V2 Coating, that choice was purely based on their recommendations for when the car would be driven and where. They put so much crap down on the roads in the winter here, even though I don't drive it in that season, the roads are inherently filthy even after the spring clean. Also the Xpel + GTechniq combo gave me the water repulsion, dust reduction that I was looking for since the car usually sits in the underground parking during the day and my garage at night. The car cleans up super easy, obviously the coating will likely be reapplied next spring, but we only wash at home with appropriate products for our specific cars (Tim is using the Swissvax for the Frozen Grey E90 M3).

I wanted to do a full on paint correction to remedy the BMW orange peel but Troy advised against it, indicating that I would probably get some better mileage out of just looking after the paint and washing with some better products as he didn't think that the paint was that thick to begin with and that this is not a show car.

[Devilzmantis]

Hell yes!!! So glad you kept that E91 M3 too! Both showroom quality.

[FMLYSDN]

Lol...if you did indeed see her "ripping" around, please send me a video. This car is extremely pampered and probably never sees beyond 3rd gear or 4000 rpm. I think the Nurburgring was the one and only time this car will have ever been driven hard and even that was somewhat moderate.

Say Hi next time you see her or I. Always on the lookout for fellow ///M owners.

[INDVDL///M]

Originally Posted by Devilzmantis

Hell yes!!! So glad you kept that E91 M3 too! Both showroom quality.

Well we ended up tossing the Melbourne Red E90 M3 for this impulse buy....

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by INDVDL///M

The photos are pretty bang on. In the direct sunlight it is rather in your face bright red.

The painted parts including front and rear reflectors and key hole delete were ordered from IND and the front lip was painted by the dealer upon delivery. I had a bit of trouble with IND on the painted parts as they got a little excited and probably could have let them dry before they wrapped them in the blue shop towels and shipped them out because they came with a waffle pattern from the towel imprinted into them. I wasn't able to remove it either, but they made it right and sent me another set of everything.

I should probably update the original post from our ED with more build details and some updated photos. I am on the fence about what is next. I have considered spacers and some goodies under the hood but I may just enjoy this season as it is and work on in the upcoming winter.

As for going with the Xpel and the GTechniq EXO V2 Coating, that choice was purely based on their recommendations for when the car would be driven and where. They put so much crap down on the roads in the winter here, even though I don't drive it in that season, the roads are inherently filthy even after the spring clean. Also the Xpel + GTechniq combo gave me the water repulsion, dust reduction that I was looking for since the car usually sits in the underground parking during the day and my garage at night. The car cleans up super easy, obviously the coating will likely be reapplied next spring, but we only wash at home with appropriate products for our specific cars (Tim is using the Swissvax for the Frozen Grey E90 M3).

I wanted to do a full on paint correction to remedy the BMW orange peel but Troy advised against it, indicating that I would probably get some better mileage out of just looking after the paint and washing with some better products as he didn't think that the paint was that thick to begin with and that this is not a show car.

To add to this, Troy from AutoOBSESSED is arguably one of the best detailers in the country, easily in western canada.

i had my car done there as well and it was exactly the same as this. Xpel, with the nano coating. Its incredible, everything, I mean EVERYTHING just washes and beads right off it. I dont care what I drive next, it will receive a nano coating. Maintenance of the paint work is just WAY too easy.

I actually had a buddy who just bought a new house, and he nano coated his entire bathroom (he doesnt like to clean much) so it makes it super easy.

As for your question on spacers, I am running 15mm all around on my car, so if you see it around check it out, might change your opinion on getting them sooner. I love them. Gives the car a much more aggressive stance and look.

[FMLYSDN]

Here's a few for your enjoyment. FR looks wonderful!!!

[swifty]

Originally Posted by 2HIGH~PSI

To add to this, Troy from AutoOBSESSED is arguably one of the best detailers in the country, easily in western canada.

i had my car done there as well and it was exactly the same as this. Xpel, with the nano coating. Its incredible, everything, I mean EVERYTHING just washes and beads right off it. I dont care what I drive next, it will receive a nano coating. Maintenance of the paint work is just WAY too easy.

I actually had a buddy who just bought a new house, and he nano coated his entire bathroom (he doesnt like to clean much) so it makes it super easy.

As for your question on spacers, I am running 15mm all around on my car, so if you see it around check it out, might change your opinion on getting them sooner. I love them. Gives the car a much more aggressive stance and look.

What exactly is nano coating? Is it similar to Cquartz?

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by swifty

What exactly is nano coating? Is it similar to Cquartz?

Yeah Its similar I believe.

I use Gtechniq EXO
http://autoobsessed.com/shop/gtechni...ml-p-1805.html