Individual Riviera Blue G80 Build

carswithdonuts · 05-16-2024, 09:52 AM

Dang, this is a long time coming! Where do I start…This is my second G80. Have also had an F80, M340, and have recently added an older m3…more to come on that in a later post.

When the G80s came out, I was underwhelmed to say the least. However, like most of you, once seeing in person…it was a different story. Think this m3 stands out so much and feels “different” when you see it coming down the road.

Back to this car. I had originally ordered a Brooklyn grey one a couple years ago. Loved the car but the first time around I didn’t option it fully as I would have wanted. Luckily some travel stuff came up with work and ended up selling it. Wife and I would only need one car for the time being. Took that opportunity to do an individual nardo build with buckets, full leather, and more. It was everything I felt I needed. Fast forward 10 months, and more stuff came up where I could have used some money for some family medical stuff and another investment. I reluctantly ended up backing out of the nardo build not too long before it was expected to be delivered.

Now the process to settle on nardo was painful. I first started with Grigio but saw that in person and thought it was way too dark. I really wanted Daytona beach blue. But was too chicken to order. I bounced around to so many colors. Fashion grey, chalk, nardo. Saw all in person and felt chalk was beautiful but too common, then thought fashion was too beige. Didn’t know what to do. So, I settled for nardo knowing I would like it…but again was more common. I almost ordered voodoo but thought it might be too “blue” even purple-ish in certain photos. I knew I’d like nardo. So, I did it.

Now, I have no car...lol. I was back to square one. But had no choice.

After some time, I managed to come across a Riviera Blue xdrive. It was the polar opposite to nardo but everyone on here recommend a bold color when I was choosing nardo. So I went for it! I had never saw the color and pulled the trigger. I was also hesitant with the Silverstone interior when choosing my nardo build. Thought it was too light and could dirty easily. Man, am I glad I got this spec. When it came off the trailer, I was instantly in love!

For all those debating what color to get…I feel you. But if you have the patience for indivudal, it is worthy it. The amount of attention I get with this car is insane, and its because of the color. Also, the options I felt that were must haves are: Buckets (didn’t have on 1st G80; changes the interior), Lasers, Full leather (didn’t think it was worth it first time around. But having the door cards, and lower dash really makes it feel special inside), executive, and park assist. When spec’ing yours, I recommend that you really find your must haves.

Build Sheet:

2022 xDrive comp (sneaky was happy about the older dash. My first g80 was a 23)
Individual Riviera Blue
Silverstone Full Leather
Carbon Fiber Trim
Carbon Fiber Bucket Seats
Shadow-line Lights
Laser Lights
Carbon Fiber Pack
Executive Package
Parking Assistance Package
M Drivers Package
M Drive Professional
Black 826M Wheels
Black Brake Calipers
Drive Recorder

Part List:

Carbon Fiber Front Air Ducts: BMW M
Carbon Fiber Mirrors: BMW M
Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser: BMW M
Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler: BMW M
Fire Extinguisher & Mount: H3r Performance
Gloss Black MP Front Lip: Auto ID
M-Performance Gas Cap: IND-Distribution
Mid-Pipe: PSI
Paint Matched Front Reflectors: IND-Distribution
Radar: Escort Max 360
Rear Reflector Swap: acexxon Honeycomb Vent via IND-Distribution
Red Volume Button Swap: IND-Distribution
Spacers: Future Classic 15mm Front/Rear from IND-Distribution
Suspension: H&R Super Sport Springs
Valve Controller: By SST via xph
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Window Tint: 35% Xpel
Shoutout to PartsScore in AZ for the install on some of these!

Coming soon:

Voresteiner Glass Black Grille
BMW OEM wheel with blue stripe

Now for the fun part…pictures! This set was taken by @ jw_carphotos on IG. Captures this color and build perfectly.

Some fun rollers...

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Some fun night shots...

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Thanks for reading!! Will be uploading another shoot here shortly!!

msport34 · 05-16-2024, 10:24 AM

Man, that color is something else! Beautiful pictures!

How do you like the PSI mid pipe?

rowdydaoudy · 05-16-2024, 10:30 AM

Congrats! Riviera + silverstone buckets looks killer! Great find.

f80mg · 05-16-2024, 10:38 AM

Those buckets are perfect!! Any regret in comparison to the comfort seats....comfort wise? lol I know the buckets look great, but how are they realistically to daily?

How's the Silverstone maintenance?

E36life · 05-16-2024, 10:48 AM

Congrats! Killer color! Just started to look at getting into a G80. This color combo is at the top of my list hah

carswithdonuts · 05-16-2024, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msport34

Man, that color is something else! Beautiful pictures!

How do you like the PSI mid pipe?

Appreciate it! Honestly I love the sound to it. Only thing is I get pretty loud rattle on cold start for about 10 seconds. Even with the valve controller closed. Still is super loud. But once it’s warm, I think it’s the perfect sound!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowdydaoudy

Congrats! Riviera + silverstone buckets looks killer! Great find.

thank you!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by f80mg

Those buckets are perfect!! Any regret in comparison to the comfort seats....comfort wise? lol I know the buckets look great, but how are they realistically to daily?

How's the Silverstone maintenance?

Comfort sweets were great. Had ventilated as well. The buckets are comfortable once you get in. Long drives haven’t bothered me.

Was nervous about the color. But been super easy. I use colourlock stuff. Highly recommend! May do a post on this separately. But it keeps it clean and keeps the matte finish!

Quote:

Originally Posted by E36life

Congrats! Killer color! Just started to look at getting into a G80. This color combo is at the top of my list hah

Haha thank you!!

bmf8085 · 05-16-2024, 11:06 AM

F80 owner here, this is maybe my favorite g80 ive seen. love the spec and the oem+ look! Temps me to look at G80s

carswithdonuts · 05-16-2024, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bmf8085

F80 owner here, this is maybe my favorite g80 ive seen. love the spec and the oem+ look! Temps me to look at G80s

Cmon over! Lol had an f80 as well. Loved it!

T0RM3NT · 05-16-2024, 11:20 AM

I love my Dravit...but DAMN that looks incredible! If had a do-over, this might be it!

Congrats!

bmf8085 · 05-16-2024, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carswithdonuts

Cmon over! Lol had an f80 as well. Loved it!

I am tempted! The f80s are still decent values to sell at. I have two kids that are out of car seats now and may look at upgrading. Would want to go with buckets, but concerned with kids kicking it....

carswithdonuts · 05-16-2024, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T0RM3NT

I love my Dravit...but DAMN that looks incredible! If had a do-over this might be it!

Congrats!

Thank you! I love dravit. And greys in general, as you can see from my past color choices lol. I have never gotten a color like this, but dang it changed my perspective haha. When it came off the trunk I was stunned!

carswithdonuts · 05-16-2024, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmf8085

I am tempted! The f80s are still decent values to sell at. I have two kids that are out of car seats now and may look at upgrading. Would want to go with buckets, but concerned with kids kicking it....

So I have a kid in a rear facing car seat. When she’s in my car I have a think you can hand over seat back to protect it. Would do the job for kids kicking probably. Although it may be too short. You could always have the back PPF’d

rowdydaoudy · 05-16-2024, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carswithdonuts

Was nervous about the color. But been super easy. I use colourlock stuff. Highly recommend! May do a post on this separately. But it keeps it clean and keeps the matte finish!

You should, please! My next G80 order is getting silverstone and I'd love to see how to keep it looking great.

carswithdonuts · 05-16-2024, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowdydaoudy

You should, please! My next G80 order is getting silverstone and I'd love to see how to keep it looking great.

Ok! Will do, stuff worked great. I hate when interiors look shiny lol. Have a daughter who’s in a car seat. I do cover the seat when that goes it. But stuff will get dirty. It does a great job.

Also, In person the silverstone is beautiful. Having seen most of the colors, it is my favorite. And it’s more of a very light grey, great color!

Can post some interior shots as well

bmf8085 · 05-16-2024, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carswithdonuts

So I have a kid in a rear facing car seat. When she’s in my car I have a think you can hand over seat back to protect it. Would do the job for kids kicking probably. Although it may be too short. You could always have the back PPF’d

Ok ill look up some of those protectors, where did you get yours? May get them for the f80 now.

E36life · 05-16-2024, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carswithdonuts

Appreciate it! Honestly I love the sound to it. Only thing is I get pretty loud rattle on cold start for about 10 seconds. Even with the valve controller closed. Still is super loud. But once it’s warm, I think it’s the perfect sound!

thank you!!

Comfort sweets were great. Had ventilated as well. The buckets are comfortable once you get in. Long drives haven’t bothered me.

Was nervous about the color. But been super easy. I use colourlock stuff. Highly recommend! May do a post on this separately. But it keeps it clean and keeps the matte finish!

Haha thank you!!

Like the mod list! any further plans besides the two you have listed. Also I second the writeup on the interior cleaning. Need to get mine in better shape

carswithdonuts · 05-16-2024, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmf8085

Ok ill look up some of those protectors, where did you get yours? May get them for the f80 now.

I think amazon, but can double check

carswithdonuts · 05-16-2024, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E36life

Like the mod list! any further plans besides the two you have listed. Also I second the writeup on the interior cleaning. Need to get mine in better shape

Just those two at the moment. May do some other interior stuff and have kicked around yellow calipers.

And ok sounds good!

GOLFFRR · 05-16-2024, 01:13 PM

sick! great pics also

carswithdonuts · 05-16-2024, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

sick! great pics also

Thanks! Have another set I’ll post here soon!

msport34 · 05-16-2024, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carswithdonuts

Appreciate it! Honestly I love the sound to it. Only thing is I get pretty loud rattle on cold start for about 10 seconds. Even with the valve controller closed. Still is super loud. But once it’s warm, I think it’s the perfect sound!

Yea I read that there's a pretty loud rattle. Any drone? Burbles, etc?

carswithdonuts · 05-16-2024, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msport34

Yea I read that there's a pretty loud rattle. Any drone? Burbles, etc?

If it’s in sport mode and you crude at super low rpm then a little. But if your driving it normally then should be no drone. I keep valves in stock setting w valve controll if I’m cruising. But most of time in sports plus w valve open

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