My First M...2024 G80 Comp X...Aventurine Red / Ivory....build thread

Needsdecaf · 12-31-2023, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TopJimmy

More interior pix please! I wanted white too but it was locked out when I put my order in. It looks beautiful!!!

Will do. I just coated with Colourlock Leather Shield. Hopefully keeps the blue dye transfer away.

Vernmeister · 12-31-2023, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Thanks!

A few more iPhone shots at sunset. Need to get out the real camera.

Mine is sitting at port same color. So excited to get it whenever it finally gets on a boat

Needsdecaf · 01-09-2024, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TopJimmy

More interior pix please! I wanted white too but it was locked out when I put my order in. It looks beautiful!!!

TopJimmy sorry took so long. Here are some pics I posted in a different thread which shows the Ivory interior well:

TopJimmy · 01-09-2024, 05:51 PM

Totally lovin’ it!!!

Venom550pm · 01-20-2024, 03:04 PM

Love the color combo you chose. Enjoy!

Needsdecaf · 01-20-2024, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom550pm

Love the color combo you chose. Enjoy!

Thank you! I sure am!

Yas850t · 01-20-2024, 05:08 PM

I remember your user name from Swedepseed days! (P2 R models) Congrats on your G80!

BlackSunShine · 01-20-2024, 06:47 PM

LOVE the exterior color, simply beautiful! With the correct combo of height, wheels and tint that might be the sexiest M3 ever…

MAMSport · 01-23-2024, 08:44 AM

Very nice after the paint correction even if pics weren't with a 'real' camera! Enjoy your ride!

Needsdecaf · 01-23-2024, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Yas850t

I remember your user name from Swedepseed days! (P2 R models) Congrats on your G80!

haha, thanks! Yes I've been trolling forums that long. Kinda crazy how much time I've spent but then again I think I've gotten a lot of value out of it.

I think my best post on there was my IMIV install in my wagon to be able to connect my iPod and Sirius radio. Remember those days? LOL.

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Originally Posted by BlackSunShine

LOVE the exterior color, simply beautiful! With the correct combo of height, wheels and tint that might be the sexiest M3 ever…

Thanks! The height will be addressed soon....

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Originally Posted by MAMSport

Very nice after the paint correction even if pics weren't with a 'real' camera! Enjoy your ride!

Thank you! Looking forward to better weather and breaking out the real camera and tripod for some better photos. Plus...it's been fun actually driving it now that it's been broken in!

Needsdecaf · 02-07-2024, 08:05 AM

Added a sticker.

I know, pretty lame. But this sticker has some special meanings for me.

Some years ago, my wife and I did our honeymoon in Germany. Munich and other parts of Bavaria to be specific. One of our stops was the BMW Museum and we saw the Welt under construction. Or maybe planned, I forget. It wasn't there. But I loved the country, loved the area and the people and of course the roads and the cards.

Fast forward many years and it's 2015 and I'm planning on ordering an F80 M3. Full stop, going to do Euro Delivery (inspired by the group that did 20 odd F8X Euro Deliveries when they first launched as well as a desire to return to Bavaria). Had the car spec'd: Individual San Marino Blue (well before the CS was out), working with BMW Individual on some interior touches, etc. BUT. I just couldn't fall in love with the F80. So I bought a 911 and that took a different turn.

Fast forward again to 2019. Kids are older now, and we book a trip to go back to Germany. Including a trip to the Welt and the 'Ring. I booked a Taxi lap with Apex for their 4 bucket seat fully prepped F80. The trip was to be June 2020. LOL, so much for that.

Finally 2023 the trip is rescheduled. Full visit to the Welt and BMW museum, followed a few days later of a trip to the 'Ring. This time with the kids too. We did sim laps, a Taxi lap in the M5 CS and I lapped in Apex's track prepped 230i. The wife wasn't the hugest fan but the kids and I....loved it. This sticker is from that trip, bought in person at the 'Ring gift shop. And while I think it's somewhat disingenuous to put a track sticker on a car where it hasn't driven on that track, I feel like the car's earned it. On that trip I decided to pull the trigger and sell my 997 Turbo S and order a G80. My kids and I (and even the wife, sorta) had so much fun at the 'Ring and were so impressed by the capabilities of the M5 and the 230 that it'll be etched in our minds forever (and on USB since we got the videos, lol). Both my kids know I don't put stickers on my car but both wanted to see the 'Ring on the car, and they both love it. It reminds me that I bought the car for all of us to enjoy, instead of me just driving my 911 by myself or on date nights with my wife.

So, yeah. Small item. Big meaning.

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Venom550pm New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: ‘24 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: NH Seacoast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X5 [0.00]	Love the color combo you chose. Enjoy!
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MAMSport Second Lieutenant 90 Rep 269 Posts Drives: '13 128i M-Sport coupe Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Shore of MA iTrader: (1)	Very nice after the paint correction even if pics weren't with a 'real' camera! Enjoy your ride! __________________ E9x M3 front & rear suspension arms; BMW Performance brakes upgraded to drilled rotors in rear; BMW performance shifter; BMW Performance Exhaust; Wave Trac LSD with modified 'nannies'; BMW Euro Intake box; BMW Aluminum Strut Tower bar; ECS front and rear sway bars; 3 stage intake with BPC software; BMW style 78, 17 x 8" wheels with Bridgestone RE 980AS 225/45-17 tires; Koni Special Active struts/shocks, E9x M3 RTABs.
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Needsdecaf Major General 6603 Rep 6,700 Posts Drives: 2024 G80 Comp xDrive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	Added a sticker. I know, pretty lame. But this sticker has some special meanings for me. Some years ago, my wife and I did our honeymoon in Germany. Munich and other parts of Bavaria to be specific. One of our stops was the BMW Museum and we saw the Welt under construction. Or maybe planned, I forget. It wasn't there. But I loved the country, loved the area and the people and of course the roads and the cards. Fast forward many years and it's 2015 and I'm planning on ordering an F80 M3. Full stop, going to do Euro Delivery (inspired by the group that did 20 odd F8X Euro Deliveries when they first launched as well as a desire to return to Bavaria). Had the car spec'd: Individual San Marino Blue (well before the CS was out), working with BMW Individual on some interior touches, etc. BUT. I just couldn't fall in love with the F80. So I bought a 911 and that took a different turn. Fast forward again to 2019. Kids are older now, and we book a trip to go back to Germany. Including a trip to the Welt and the 'Ring. I booked a Taxi lap with Apex for their 4 bucket seat fully prepped F80. The trip was to be June 2020. LOL, so much for that. Finally 2023 the trip is rescheduled. Full visit to the Welt and BMW museum, followed a few days later of a trip to the 'Ring. This time with the kids too. We did sim laps, a Taxi lap in the M5 CS and I lapped in Apex's track prepped 230i. The wife wasn't the hugest fan but the kids and I....loved it. This sticker is from that trip, bought in person at the 'Ring gift shop. And while I think it's somewhat disingenuous to put a track sticker on a car where it hasn't driven on that track, I feel like the car's earned it. On that trip I decided to pull the trigger and sell my 997 Turbo S and order a G80. My kids and I (and even the wife, sorta) had so much fun at the 'Ring and were so impressed by the capabilities of the M5 and the 230 that it'll be etched in our minds forever (and on USB since we got the videos, lol). Both my kids know I don't put stickers on my car but both wanted to see the 'Ring on the car, and they both love it. It reminds me that I bought the car for all of us to enjoy, instead of me just driving my 911 by myself or on date nights with my wife. So, yeah. Small item. Big meaning. Attached Images
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