What did you do to your M3/M4 today?

squadra21 · 05-23-2022, 03:46 PM

Eibach front springs and TLG mud flaps installed.

Murf · 05-23-2022, 05:53 PM

Interesting, just the front springs? Is this a thing?

Also what lip is that?

squadra21 · 05-23-2022, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Murf

Interesting, just the front springs? Is this a thing?

Also what lip is that?

Yes only the fronts. Not sure if it’s a thing but I’ve seen quite a few guys over the pond did it. I’m quite picky over my car’s ride quality and handling and don’t have any complaints so far. The car behaves like stock as far as I can tell.

I can’t tell you whether this actually upsets the balance of the car. I’m just going with my experience with Eibach which is the fact that their springs are usually very close to OEM specs despite being aftermarket. But I really did it for aesthetic since I can’t stand seeing the gap with the smaller diameter in the fronts, and I want to stick with the OEM+ look.

The front lip is from RW.

JDUNITNOW · 05-23-2022, 08:29 PM

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Yes only the fronts. Not sure if it’s a thing but I’ve seen quite a few guys over the pond did it. I’m quite picky over my car’s ride quality and handling and don’t have any complaints so far. The car behaves like stock as far as I can tell.

I can’t tell you whether this actually upsets the balance of the car. I’m just going with my experience with Eibach which is the fact that their springs are usually very close to OEM specs despite being aftermarket. But I really did it for aesthetic since I can’t stand seeing the gap with the smaller diameter in the fronts, and I want to stick with the OEM+ look.

The front lip is from RW.

I ordered this lip and waiting 4 weeks for it to arrive.

squadra21 · 05-23-2022, 08:43 PM

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I ordered this lip and waiting 4 weeks for it to arrive.

Sounds about right, mine took 3 weeks. Post pics once installed! I’ve only seen it on Vic’s car and another guy on IG.

JDUNITNOW · 05-23-2022, 08:44 PM

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Sounds about right, mine took 3 weeks. Post pics once installed! I’ve only seen it on Vic’s car and another guy on IG.

Will do...

exmowner · 05-24-2022, 02:52 PM

I've had it with the excessive brake dust the oem pads put out. Decided to give the carbotech's a try. I have new wheels on order so I figured now would be a good time to get a few things out of the way.

Mss spring go on tomorrow, owning your own shop does have its perks

Will report back in a few days.

M3GALLY · 05-24-2022, 04:30 PM

Installed black trim roundels from ind

m4ml · 05-24-2022, 05:07 PM

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Can you take more photos?

I want to know how it looks under bright sunshine and later in the evening!

Thanks

By request. The sun came out just a little bit. There is a pretty good layer of dust on the car as well. I can't wash it until Thursday per detailer instructions for the ceramic coating.

Murf · 05-24-2022, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by squadra21

Yes only the fronts. Not sure if it’s a thing but I’ve seen quite a few guys over the pond did it. I’m quite picky over my car’s ride quality and handling and don’t have any complaints so far. The car behaves like stock as far as I can tell.

I can’t tell you whether this actually upsets the balance of the car. I’m just going with my experience with Eibach which is the fact that their springs are usually very close to OEM specs despite being aftermarket. But I really did it for aesthetic since I can’t stand seeing the gap with the smaller diameter in the fronts, and I want to stick with the OEM+ look.

The front lip is from RW.

I like it, is it gloss black? Any modifcations needed for install?

squadra21 · 05-24-2022, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Murf

I like it, is it gloss black? Any modifcations needed for install?

Unfortunately it's not but I'm having it re-wrapped in gloss black next week. No I used all factory mounts except for side fins.

jas165 · 05-25-2022, 03:58 PM

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Post-ceramic coating - looking slick

A fellow moonroof - nice to see I'm not alone.

I definitely don't regret swapping out the carbon roof for it

bmw noob · 05-25-2022, 04:05 PM

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I definitely don't regret swapping out the carbon roof for it

I never understood the hate for the sunroof on these forums. Especially those that act as though they can feel a 30lb difference (even high up) on the street. Hahaha.

I went with CF, only because this is my first true M, and I thought it was worth it for the look. Was very close to doing sunroof and wrapping in black.

Either way, looks great!

chicagofan00 · 05-25-2022, 04:15 PM

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I definitely don't regret swapping out the carbon roof for it

I never understood the hate for the sunroof on these forums. Especially those that act as though they can feel a 30lb difference (even high up) on the street. Hahaha.

I went with CF, only because this is my first true M, and I thought it was worth it for the look. Was very close to doing sunroof and wrapping in black.

Either way, looks great!

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I can totally feel the weight difference as I make those turns in and out of the school drop off line!

DoubleDave · 05-25-2022, 06:16 PM

AST springs installed today.

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MarineRaider · 05-25-2022, 08:39 PM

LOVE those wheels ! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

ChargerHellcat · 05-26-2022, 03:34 AM

Took it to the governor this morning on the way to the gym (roads were completely emptied at 4:15 AM) It's interesting that the governor is listed as 155? I got to 159. So paying the 2500 dollars gets you only another 21 mph to the top speed? It's 180? Crazy.

BMWM4CX · 05-26-2022, 04:46 AM

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Took it to the governor this morning on the way to the gym (roads were completely emptied at 4:15 AM) It's interesting that the governor is listed as 155? I got to 159. So paying the 2500 dollars gets you only another 21 mph to the top speed? It's 180? Crazy.

Used to be a trick that you could pass through the restricted speed in 1 gear down from top gear. Not sure if they've stopped that now - think it still applies in Audi cars.

ChargerHellcat · 05-26-2022, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jas165

I definitely don't regret swapping out the carbon roof for it

I never understood the hate for the sunroof on these forums. Especially those that act as though they can feel a 30lb difference (even high up) on the street. Hahaha.

I went with CF, only because this is my first true M, and I thought it was worth it for the look. Was very close to doing sunroof and wrapping in black.

Either way, looks great!

Couldn't agree more. I opted for carbon fiber roof. I almost went with a sunroof because I went with an individual paint. I thought to myself for a little bit, why not get more value by getting more paint on the roof since I'm paying 4500 dollars for the paint 😀.

90% of the people who buys these cars enjoy the driving dynamics of it or the status of the M which hey by no means is a bad thing. 10% will really try to take these cars to the limits. Just my 2 cents. I respect all 100%, because hey it's their money.

NightWriter · 05-26-2022, 07:24 AM

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Took it to the governor this morning on the way to the gym (roads were completely emptied at 4:15 AM) It's interesting that the governor is listed as 155? I got to 159. So paying the 2500 dollars gets you only another 21 mph to the top speed? It's 180? Crazy.

You weren't actually going 159; the speedo reports a higher number (than actual speed) by design.

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...52&postcount=5

Flying05 · 05-26-2022, 07:45 AM

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AST springs installed today.

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Base 6MT correct? Damn that thing sat up high before lowering. I have a base and it sits no where near as high as that to the point that I debate if I should lower or not. Looks good though!

ChargerHellcat · 05-26-2022, 08:07 AM

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Took it to the governor this morning on the way to the gym (roads were completely emptied at 4:15 AM) It's interesting that the governor is listed as 155? I got to 159. So paying the 2500 dollars gets you only another 21 mph to the top speed? It's 180? Crazy.

You weren't actually going 159; the speedo reports a higher number (than actual speed) by design.

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...38;postcount=5

Oh okay. I'll look at the gps on my radar detector next time.

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