[Wombo]

Picked up my G80 last weekend in San Antonio and decided to document the full build every step of the way. The goal is to make it the ultimate daily driver. Coming from a MKV Supra, I liked the b58 powertrain, but wanted the full M experience along with the ridiculous grip of the xDrive system. Also wanted rear doors since I often take others with me and having room for just one passenger isn't enough (though I did manage to cram a friend in the trunk once). My planned mods will be mostly cosmetics and the like, powertrain I don't plan on touching until either the warranty expires or my willpower does . Here's the build spec:


2024 M3 Competition xDrive

Exterior:
Black Sapphire Metallic

Interior:
Fiona Red/Black Extended Leather seats

Options:
Executive Package
Parking Assistance Package
Carbon Fiber Trim
Drive Recorder
Ventilated Seats
Laser Lights
826M Bicolor Wheels
Red Calipers

Timeline:
7/3/2023 Joined waitlist
8/24/2023 Order placed, build week 42
10/16/2023 Production complete
11/17/2023 Boards Horizon Highway bound for Galveston, TX
12/05/2023 Arrives at port of Galveston
12/14/2023 Arrives at dealership
12/15/2023 Delivery day!

10 miles on the odometer, shiny and beautiful. I drove the Supra down to pick her up along with my buddy @vc.ou on IG, he'll be doing a miniseries on his YT channel https://www.youtube.com/@VinceChristmastree following the build as well. All the photos from delivery day in this thread are courtesy of him. Drove back up about 350 miles, it was so hard to stick to the break-in, but I managed to keep my foot from pressing the fun pedal down too much. Picked up a rock chip or two on the hood, but that will be taken care of when it gets ppf'd.















12/18/2023 Dropped off car for full paint correction and stealth ppf, ceramic coating the wheels. Tint will be done when I get it back at another shop.


Planned future mods:
- Mishimoto skid plate (ordered)
- Lowering springs/spacers (still looking at options)
- Single midpipe (haven't decided on brand, but I want to get rid of as much rasp as possible, the smoothness of the b58 was perfect)
- Hardwired radar detector (deciding between Uniden R8 or Redline 360c)
- Grill swap (CSL style), front lip
- Paint matched reflectors
- Intake/exhaust
- CSL drl module
- CF air inlets

[BSMG82M4]

Originally Posted by Wombo

Picked up my G80 last weekend in San Antonio and decided to document the full build every step of the way. The goal is to make it the ultimate daily driver. Coming from a MKV Supra, I liked the b58 powertrain, but wanted the full M experience along with the ridiculous grip of the xDrive system. Also wanted rear doors since I often take others with me and having room for just one passenger isn't enough (though I did manage to cram a friend in the trunk once). My planned mods will be mostly cosmetics and the like, powertrain I don't plan on touching until either the warranty expires or my willpower does . Here's the build spec:


2024 M3 Competition xDrive

Exterior:
Black Sapphire Metallic

Interior:
Fiona Red/Black Extended Leather seats

Options:
Executive Package
Parking Assistance Package
Carbon Fiber Trim
Drive Recorder
Ventilated Seats
Laser Lights
826M Bicolor Wheels
Red Calipers

Timeline:
7/3/2024 Joined waitlist
8/24/2024 Order placed, build week 42
10/16/2024 Production complete
11/17/2024 Boards Horizon Highway bound for Galveston, TX
12/05/2024 Arrives at port of Galveston
12/14/2024 Arrives at dealership
12/15/2024 Delivery day!

10 miles on the odometer, shiny and beautiful. I drove the Supra down to pick her up along with my buddy @vc.ou on IG, he'll be doing a miniseries on his YT channel https://www.youtube.com/@VinceChristmastree following the build as well. All the photos from delivery day in this [...]

My comments:
Planned future mods:
- Mishimoto skid plate - Must Have!!!
- Lowering springs/spacers (still looking at options) went with KW . Love them. Get trim for your wheel wells so you don’t get rub.
- Single midpipe (haven't decided on brand, but I want to get rid of as much rasp as possible, the smoothness of the b58 was perfect)- I did Valvetronic single midpipe in titanium. Sound is amazing! But you need a good valve controller. I’m trying Mode since it works with the OEM button instead of a remote. Arrives this week, will let you know.
- Hardwired radar detector (deciding between Uniden R8 or Redline 360c) - Did Uniden and wired it to the mirror. I think it’s making my alarm go off.
- Grill swap (CSL style), front lip - CSL grill is a must. Also changed front lip to more aggressive look.
- Paint matched reflectors
- Intake/exhaust - Carbon Fiber Eventuri
- CSL drl module - All black cars should have yellow lights
- CF air inlets - Also a must

Check out my garage. I did a lot of mods and there are things I would have done differently. Sequential lights are a pain to get to work.

[Wombo]

Originally Posted by Koolquest

My comments:
Planned future mods:
- Mishimoto skid plate - Must Have!!!
- Lowering springs/spacers (still looking at options) went with KW . Love them. Get trim for your wheel wells so you don’t get rub.
- Single midpipe (haven't decided on brand, but I want to get rid of as much rasp as possible, the smoothness of the b58 was perfect)- I did Valvetronic single midpipe in titanium. Sound is amazing! But you need a good valve controller. I’m trying Mode since it works with the OEM button instead of a remote. Arrives this week, will let you know.
- Hardwired radar detector (deciding between Uniden R8 or Redline 360c) - Did Uniden and wired it to the mirror. I think it’s making my alarm go off.
- Grill swap (CSL style), front lip - CSL grill is a must. Also changed front lip to more aggressive look.
- Paint matched reflectors
- Intake/exhaust - Carbon Fiber Eventuri
- CSL drl module - All black cars should have yellow lights
- CF air inlets - Also a must

Check out my garage. I did a lot of mods and there are things I would have done differently. Sequential lights are a pain to get to work.

Thanks for the comments! Very helpful and I’ll definitely be following your build as well. You were rubbing on stock 826m wheels on KW? I heard if you got Michelins they won’t rub, but I lost the tire lottery and got pirellis :/

[Needsdecaf]

Looking good, your mod list is similar to my own. Enjoy the process! I'm a bit over 700 miles and just scheduled break-in service for January 8th. Can't wait!

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by Koolquest

My comments:
Planned future mods:
- Mishimoto skid plate - Must Have!!!
- Lowering springs/spacers (still looking at options) went with KW . Love them. Get trim for your wheel wells so you don’t get rub.
- Single midpipe (haven't decided on brand, but I want to get rid of as much rasp as possible, the smoothness of the b58 was perfect)- I did Valvetronic single midpipe in titanium. Sound is amazing! But you need a good valve controller. I’m trying Mode since it works with the OEM button instead of a remote. Arrives this week, will let you know.
- Hardwired radar detector (deciding between Uniden R8 or Redline 360c) - Did Uniden and wired it to the mirror. I think it’s making my alarm go off.
- Grill swap (CSL style), front lip - CSL grill is a must. Also changed front lip to more aggressive look.
- Paint matched reflectors
- Intake/exhaust - Carbon Fiber Eventuri
- CSL drl module - All black cars should have yellow lights
- CF air inlets - Also a must

Check out my garage. I did a lot of mods and there are things I would have done differently. Sequential lights are a pain to get to work.

I have zero issues with my R8 hardware mirror tap and the alarm going off.

[BSMG82M4]

Originally Posted by Wombo

Thanks for the comments! Very helpful and I’ll definitely be following your build as well. You were rubbing on stock 826m wheels on KW? I heard if you got Michelins they won’t rub, but I lost the tire lottery and got pirellis :/

The RKP Enhanced Clearance Front Liner Set made it where I could lower the car and never worry about the rub. I was also able to put a thicker tire for a more comfortable ride. No rub on my Michelins with factory wheels and spacers, or my BC forged with continentals.

[cfm56d7b]

Perfection.

What wheels did you order?

[Wombo]

12/30/2023 Full Llumar stealth ppf + Llumar IRX tint complete. 80% clear on windshield, 30% front, 5% rear. Clear ppf on the trim and CF roof.




Picked up some 12/15mm FC spacers as well, trying to decide what to lower on. Torn between H&R super sports/ KW HAS/ MSS HAS.

[Wombo]

Got the DRLs on just in time for a meet that night. Loving the way they look and the amount of attention the car already gets!

[NicolasB]

Is that an IOMG Ram in the background? 😄 Car is looking great 👍🏻

[Wombo]

Spacers installed. 15F/12R Future classic. Front rubs while in reverse at about 80-90% of full lock, but it’s not terrible. Will probably have to trim once I lower the car. Gonna order some rock guards for the front as well.

[Wombo]

Originally Posted by NicolasB

Is that an IOMG Ram in the background? 😄 Car is looking great 👍🏻

LOL yeah when he was pulling out I was worried he was gonna roll right over me 🤣 thanks!

[Skyscraper]

Originally Posted by Wombo

Spacers installed. 15F/12R Future classic. Front rubs while in reverse at about 80-90% of full lock, but it’s not terrible. Will probably have to trim once I lower the car. Gonna order some rock guards for the front as well.

If it rubs stock you’ll break those fins lowered if you don’t file them down. I broke one with just a 15mm drop.

Side grinder with a sanding flap disc and 1min is all you need to clearance the fins.

[Wombo]

1/12 installed H&R sport springs, trimmed the liner. Doesn’t rub anymore except for a brief moment right before full lock. Will wait til it settles fully and get an alignment done. Loving the fitment overall though now, rides just like stock. Now I just need a lip, grille, and carbon air inlets.

[Wombo]

1/18 installed some carbon pieces finally. CSL style grill and air inlets from NWCarbon Haus. This was a tremendous PITA and I would recommend you get a shop to do it, as it ended up taking me around 8 hours because I had quite a bit of problem with the clips holding the ducts and grill in place. Snapped the two little plastic tabs on either edge of the bumper as well, but the 8mm screws on either side closed the gap perfectly fine. Fitment is pretty good though, no complaints there, but I did feel like I was going to crush/crack the CF more than once when popping it in. Also realized the CSL style grill sits more recessed than the OEM, so the ppf edge is now exposed. Gonna ask the shop if they can do anything, but my gut is telling me I’ll either have to live with it or get the whole bumper redone.

[BlackSunShine]

In, I also just came from an A90 Supra! I’ll be watching this build!

[Wombo]

1/20 CT carbon lip arrived surprisingly early, installed! Fitment is pretty good, did require taking the bumper off again. Really pleased with how the car is starting to look. Menacing af.

[Wombo]

2/3/2024- Installed my friend’s exhaust setup: Apexbuilt GESI catted downpipes, Bayoptiks single midpipe, IRL extended brace, and TFL Italy catback. This car really woke up with these mods and sounds properly loud, but can still be quiet when I want it to be. It shrieks from about 5500 rpm to redline in particular, and the burbles are definitely audible now! Gonna look into getting a valve controller next.

[7Dub7]

Amazing! Where did you get your CSL light module from?

Also where did your friend get the front lip and air ducts from? They’re gloss black right?

[BSMG82M4]

Looking good!!! Finally just finished my build. I saw you are looking to add a valve controller. I love my mode valve controller. It doesn’t need a remote control and ties in well with OEM settings, while still letting you open the valves full open if you want to overuse the car settings.

[Wombo]

Originally Posted by 7Dub7

Amazing! Where did you get your CSL light module from?

Also where did your friend get the front lip and air ducts from? They’re gloss black right?

I got my light module from Vinyl Designs 2. My buddy's lip is the same as mine, the CT Carbon one. His air ducts I believe are just BMW OEM M Perf since he got the carbon exterior package. His grille is gloss black from Vorsteiner with the mesh, but the rest is CF.

[Wombo]

Originally Posted by Koolquest

Looking good!!! Finally just finished my build. I saw you are looking to add a valve controller. I love my mode valve controller. It doesn’t need a remote control and ties in well with OEM settings, while still letting you open the valves full open if you want to overuse the car settings.

I'll take a look at that one for sure, been juggling a couple in my mind, Dahler was another I heard good reviews about. Need to readjust my exhaust though, its rubbing on my extended brace down below still I think and rattles at low rpms when I drive.