Anyone else get banned from the G8X section for making fun of its looks?

[minn19]

Kind of a weird aside, but car related. Anybody know if in the US they finally changed the rules on requiring reflectors on cars? My 24 Z06 has none front or back, but my 23 BW does. Tried google searching it and got nothing concrete back.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by dizz81

So I did a thing (that's my girls X3 in the back so there is no confusion ).

I've been missing the sound of a V8 and the feel of a 6MT for a long time now. After spending months looking at the market waiting for the right car to show up with all the right options. The stars aligned and this popped up on the market last week.

Has 17k miles on it, CPO, and has all the options I wanted when I first built one out.

My girl told me if I didn't jump on this I'd be an idiot and she's not much of a car person but she knew what I'd been missing.

So I did as I was told and flew out and grabbed it

I drove it back from Texas and man was it one of the most fun drives I've had.

Next up is a full detail (the dealership only had the car 3 days so they didn't do anything to it), tint, and full PPF.

Gorgeous spec, enjoy that beast!

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by minn19

Kind of a weird aside, but car related. Anybody know if in the US they finally changed the rules on requiring reflectors on cars? My 24 Z06 has none front or back, but my 23 BW does. Tried google searching it and got nothing concrete back.

I'm wondering the same because the reflectors on my 2024 M4 appear to be smoked, though they are still there.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by dizz81

So I did a thing (that's my girls X3 in the back so there is no confusion ).

I've been missing the sound of a V8 and the feel of a 6MT for a long time now. After spending months looking at the market waiting for the right car to show up with all the right options. The stars aligned and this popped up on the market last week.

Has 17k miles on it, CPO, and has all the options I wanted when I first built one out.

My girl told me if I didn't jump on this I'd be an idiot and she's not much of a car person but she knew what I'd been missing.

So I did as I was told and flew out and grabbed it

I drove it back from Texas and man was it one of the most fun drives I've had.

Next up is a full detail (the dealership only had the car 3 days so they didn't do anything to it), tint, and full PPF.

Beautiful car bro. Congratulations!!!!!

Originally Posted by minn19

Kind of a weird aside, but car related. Anybody know if in the US they finally changed the rules on requiring reflectors on cars? My 24 Z06 has none front or back, but my 23 BW does. Tried google searching it and got nothing concrete back.

That’s a great question. I haven’t seen any legislation about reflectors come through out traffic department.

[Fugly M3]

minn19 went back and looked and it does appear your car has front reflectors embedded in the headlights. Not seeing anything rear though.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by Fugly M3

minn19 went back and looked and it does appear your car has front reflectors embedded in the headlights. Not seeing anything rear though.

I’ve got it snugged into the garage on the battery tender, will have to take a closer look when I get it out.

Edit: just looked at my pics of the car and I see what you mean.

[minn19]

Fugly M3, just saw the rear red reflectors are integrated into the stop lights on the right/left side.

Sorry everyone, just getting old and apparently blind. Nothing to see here, move along…..

[M3WC]

Originally Posted by dizz81

So I did a thing (that's my girls X3 in the back so there is no confusion ).

I've been missing the sound of a V8 and the feel of a 6MT for a long time now. After spending months looking at the market waiting for the right car to show up with all the right options. The stars aligned and this popped up on the market last week.

Has 17k miles on it, CPO, and has all the options I wanted when I first built one out.

My girl told me if I didn't jump on this I'd be an idiot and she's not much of a car person but she knew what I'd been missing.

So I did as I was told and flew out and grabbed it

I drove it back from Texas and man was it one of the most fun drives I've had.

Next up is a full detail (the dealership only had the car 3 days so they didn't do anything to it), tint, and full PPF.

Looks fantastic, congrats.

That is a keeper. They won't be building them like that in the future.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by minn19

Fugly M3, just saw the rear red reflectors are integrated into the stop lights on the right/left side.

Sorry everyone, just getting old and apparently blind. Nothing to see here, move along…..

It’s okay bro. Even studs have weaknesses.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

It’s okay bro. Even studs have weaknesses.

Out of curiosity, with all of your years of traffic patrol experience, do you think reflectors are useful at all? Or is it just a law that has way outlived its usefulness?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by minn19

Out of curiosity, with all of your years of traffic patrol experience, do you think reflectors are useful at all? Or is it just a law that has way outlived its usefulness?

I truly feel like it’s the latter under all but the most compelling of circumstances. I suppose if you’re stranded on the darkest of dark roads with a fully drained battery……thus, no hazards……reflectors could be useful. On the other hand, in that exact same scenario, and under certain circumstances, reflectors wouldn’t stop a collision from occurring.

[Sedan_Clan]

Ok troops, I need some trailblazer advice. So, the GT3 Touring grille & badge and the GT3 RS door strap assemblies with GT Silver straps are en route. As it pertains to the badge that accompanies the grille (..see attached photographs), how do you guys suggest I go about removing the “GT3 Touring” off of the black plate itself? From the looks of the underside, it doesn’t seem as though there is any way to access any attachment clips or prongs from the bottom, leading me to believe the lettering might be attached via glue or some other adhesive (..like the other badging on the car). I doubt the lettering is part of a mold, but I could be wrong. Any ideas?

[Humdizzle]

hmmm i agree its probably held on with some type of glue. any way to get floss or fishing line behind the lettering?

im guessing a good machine shop could copy that plate exactly out of billet aluminum and do something custom for you?

[minn19]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I truly feel like it’s the latter under all but the most compelling of circumstances. I suppose if you’re stranded on the darkest of dark roads with a fully drained battery……thus, no hazards……reflectors could be useful. On the other hand, in that exact same scenario, and under certain circumstances, reflectors wouldn’t stop a collision from occurring.

That’s what I figured.

Sorry, no help on the emblem except for what Humdizzle said, floss/fishing line and maybe some heat from a hair dryer to loosen the glue up.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Humdizzle

hmmm i agree its probably held on with some type of glue. any way to get floss or fishing line behind the lettering?

im guessing a good machine shop could copy that plate exactly out of billet aluminum and do something custom for you?

I’ll be able to answer the fishing line inquiry once I have the part in hand. Do you guys know how much 3D printing a piece would cost?

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I’ll be able to answer the fishing line inquiry once I have the part in hand. Do you guys know how much 3D printing a piece would cost?

I have... no idea.

I am already having ideas on little mods myself tbh

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Arcades

I have... no idea.

I am already having ideas on little mods myself tbh

Do tell bro!

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I’ll be able to answer the fishing line inquiry once I have the part in hand. Do you guys know how much 3D printing a piece would cost?

I hit up Andrew at Stradale and I’m awaiting his price estimate. After all, he just 3D printed an entire body kit for his Porsche. Fabricating the small part I need will be easy.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I hit up Andrew at Stradale and I’m awaiting his price estimate. After all, he just 3D printed an entire body kit for his Porsche. Fabricating the small part I need will be easy.

I want to paint the end parts of the wing to match the body color. I know it is a CXX option.

Tried to order a part that is Manthey Racing piece but it wasn’t able to be done even though it said it can be. You know the event around the front wheel area? Manthey makes a CF version of it you can order, trying to get it.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Arcades

I want to paint the end parts of the wing to match the body color. I know it is a CXX option.

Tried to order a part that is Manthey Racing piece but it wasn’t able to be done even though it said it can be. You know the event around the front wheel area? Manthey makes a CF version of it you can order, trying to get it.

I know Matt from CarWow painted the wing ends of his GT3RS. It looks really good! I think you should do it.

How much is the Manthey Racing piece?

[mzcp]

Originally Posted by Arcades

Here is what I got today.

Congrats on your car. I will see it around the block soon 😁

[mzcp]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Do tell bro!




I hit up Andrew at Stradale and I’m awaiting his price estimate. After all, he just 3D printed an entire body kit for his Porsche. Fabricating the small part I need will be easy.

I need my finder's fee if you get it done by Andrew lol. I have not seen his Boxter yet.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by mzcp

I need my finder's fee if you get it done by Andrew lol. I have not seen his Boxter yet.

Haha! You’ve got it.