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      11-09-2021, 09:09 PM   #89
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You have to talk to your sales person. You can add them all on with them. They are port installed items.
was the M carbon exterior package worth it ?

$4700 yikes

also how much did the frozen dark grey cost you extra ?

looking to copy your build
Clearly I think so. 😁

Paint was $4500. My total was $97k, not including all the other stuff I've done post purchase.

Speaking of….Lowering springs install next Tuesday.
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You have to talk to your sales person. You can add them all on with them. They are port installed items.
was the M carbon exterior package worth it ?

$4700 yikes

also how much did the frozen dark grey cost you extra ?

looking to copy your build
Clearly I think so. 😁

Paint was $4500. My total was $97k, not including all the other stuff I've done post purchase.

Speaking of….Lowering springs install next Tuesday.
I should have never visited this forum I knew jt

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You have to talk to your sales person. You can add them all on with them. They are port installed items.
was the M carbon exterior package worth it ?

$4700 yikes

also how much did the frozen dark grey cost you extra ?

looking to copy your build
Clearly I think so. 😁

Paint was $4500. My total was $97k, not including all the other stuff I've done post purchase.

Speaking of….Lowering springs install next Tuesday.
Really chaps my ass that my dealer charged me 5k for the paint. I know it's peanuts after this build. Just the principle lol.
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Clearly I think so. 😁

Paint was $4500. My total was $97k, not including all the other stuff I've done post purchase.

Speaking of….Lowering springs install next Tuesday.
Really chaps my ass that my dealer charged me 5k for the paint. I know it's peanuts after this build. Just the principle lol.
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Really chaps my ass that my dealer charged me 5k for the paint. I know it's peanuts after this build. Just the principle lol.
Ouch! I spent $4500 for P6N. You could have used the $500 for the protection of your car (PPF) fund.
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That looks amazing, very very nice!

How do you take care of that paint…it looks like it would be a fair bit of work to maintain?

Are you Xpel'ing the entire car?

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Did u PPF the front carbon air intakes too?
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That looks amazing, very very nice!

How do you take care of that paint…it looks like it would be a fair bit of work to maintain?

Are you Xpel'ing the entire car?

Cheers,
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I used Dr Beasley matte paint coating. In fact I bought their entire matte paint kit. Only the hood and front bumper are ppf'd for now. Rest of the car is ceramic coated.
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Did u PPF the front carbon air intakes too?
I did not.
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Gorgeous spec and nice write-up of comparison to your F80. Enjoy!!
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That's the best color!! I'm planning to get the same color for a M4 but I'm not completely sure what paint code is, is yours frozen dark grey p6n or p79, it can be seen when you open the hood. I'd appreciate your help! Thank you!!
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That's the best color!! I'm planning to get the same color for a M4 but I'm not completely sure what paint code is, is yours frozen dark grey p6n or p79, it can be seen when you open the hood. I'd appreciate your help! Thank you!!
This is p6n. The m4 does not come in this color instead it’s frozen deep grey which is a bit darker.
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@warcity mmm I understand, I really appreciate your input. I'll keep that in mind 🙌🏻
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That's the best color!! I'm planning to get the same color for a M4 but I'm not completely sure what paint code is, is yours frozen dark grey p6n or p79, it can be seen when you open the hood. I'd appreciate your help! Thank you!!
I tried to PM you back but it was rejected.

Yes this is frozen dark gray. P6N.

It used to be the M4 got frozen deep gray, but I don't see it available anymore.

https://visualizer.bmw-individual.co...lang=EN#engine
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Finally got the AST lowering springs installed.

I find it to be stiffer when hitting bumps than factory, and the speed bumps in my neighborhood are a nightmare now. But it looks great.
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      05-20-2022, 10:09 AM   #104
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New Photos.

I had a local photographer do a photo shoot recently. No interiors shots, which I should have done, as I've added some more M Performance and CF interior bits as well. But it was cool to get some really nice high quality photos of her.












































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      05-20-2022, 04:05 PM   #105
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I'm up in Arvada with a FG xdrive M3. If I see you around, we fighting.
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Looks incredible OP! Love the way FDG shows the lines off on the G80.
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This has been a dream in the making ever since I learned that BMW was going to make an all-wheel drive M3. So needless to say, I'm pretty excited about what the coming years with this car will tell.

First I'll get the formalities out of the way and give you the spec's:

As the title says, '22 G80, Competition xDrive
826M Black wheels
Frozen Dark Gray Metallic
Fiona Red extended interior
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Carbon Fiber interior package
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M Carbon Exterior Package
Carbon front splitter
Carbon door sill
Carbon side Grilles
M Performance Mats

** Modifications - Carbon Fiber seat backs, spacers front and back, hard-wired radar, Dr. Beasley ceramic coat, painted reflector set, CG Precision VSC-2 exhaust valve controller, 20% tint (sides and rear), M puddle lights. Not installed yet; I also have AST lowering springs and a RaceChip (waiting for break-in), black and silver carbon hood and trunk badges **

This is my 3rd generation M3, starting with the E36 (amazingly balanced and fun car), to my more recently F80 Competition with DCT. I'm not going to bother to try and compare this to the E36, besides I owned that car over 20 years ago. Compared to the F80 though, this car exudes confidence. The F80 always had that twitchiness to it, and the shifts snapped hard. The G80, especially in this AWD feels more planted, the shifts are fast (I can't tell a difference in speed of shifts), but the G80 shifts are very smooth compared to the F8x. I've also thought the F8x had a tidge of turbo lag, which even my wife's X3Mc has. There is NO turbo lag in the G80, but of course you then loose that snap feeling the F8x has around 3k RPM's...but the G80 just pulls.

I've even had the luxury of jumping in and out of my friends F82, to do this comparison.

That doesn't mean the G80 is better or the F8x is worse, it's just different. The F8x with it's unsettled rear, definitely brings some excitement that I don't feel with the G80. On the other hand, I really feel I can push this G80 more than I ever could the F8x. An interesting fact I learned about this xDrive is that in most cases when turning the AWD system will slow down in the inside wheel, but in this xDrive, they speed UP the outside wheel. I know this next comment is subjective, but I swear you can feel it. There's an element of pull vs. push that you can subtly feel in this car.

For the record, I never felt the ride in the F8x was harsh, I actually quite liked it, and I feel the same way about the G80, contrary to the X3Mc which I really think BMW over did in an attempt to make the SUV more sporty (I can only drive that car in comfort).

So now for the photos!! BTW, I tried to take some from both sides so you could see how the color changes. Enjoy (sorry they are iPhone photos). The photos are unedited and I have to say the red looks WAY more vibrant in the photos than in person.

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Stunning! Question: Did you get the CF side grills and CF front lip from the dealer? I'd like to get CF side grills and CF side skirts OEM if possible. They show them as options on the visualizer.
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Downright sexy bro. Beautiful shots.
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Satin (like matte)
Xpel? Or other? I am planning to PPF the entire car. This is one thing I worry about.
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Xpel? Or other? I am planning to PPF the entire car. This is one thing I worry about.
I am in the same boat. Don't mind adding a touch extra sheen but don't want it more matte with PPF. My contact is suggesting Suntek. Value opinion/thoughts
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I am in the same boat. Don't mind adding a touch extra sheen but don't want it more matte with PPF. My contact is suggesting Suntek. Value opinion/thoughts
Ditto. Ordered the FDG and will get full PPF. One of the members in Germany did a full PPF and it looks pretty awesome. Not sure if he used STEK or 3M or XPEL though. When I take my car to the installer I'm going to have them put the PPF on a section so I can do a side by side, but I definitely don't want it to look more matte. Okay with a bit more sheen though.
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