[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by Ezra168

Mines in status 195 “In transit” as of this morning!

Per BMW genus, mine was placed on the vessel "Brooklands" on 1/28/24 with estimated voyage duration of 14 days. Expected to arrive at port on 2/11/24.

Nice, congrats! I was incorrect on what ship mines on, it’s on the Appolon Leader and arrives in the US on 2/19.

Also I got a little carried away with parts for the car….

[Ezra168]

Originally Posted by GolfCoyote

Nice, congrats! I was incorrect on what ship mines on, it’s on the Appolon Leader and arrives in the US on 2/19.

Also I got a little carried away with parts for the car….

lol I want your car budget!

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by Ezra168

lol I want your car budget!

I have a problem lol

[CJ421]

Originally Posted by GolfCoyote

I have a problem lol

That's quite the list.

My "mod" so far is Tommy L Garage mudflaps, which are now available through Kies Motorsports.

I also thought about floor mats since apparently the stock ones are pretty flimsy but I haven't bought anything. Might as well see what the stock ones are like ...

I'm also going to get PPF on the front bumper and headlights. I have the frozen paint, so I don't want to cover that up any more than I absolutely have to. Why pay for that finish if you're just going to cover it up ...

I'm hoping my dealer sends me an update on my car soon. I'm not time sensitive to its arrival - I'm actually hoping I don't get it until mid-March - but based on what some of you are saying, I might get it sooner if mine made it on a ship already. IDK.

Charles

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by CJ421

That's quite the list.

My "mod" so far is Tommy L Garage mudflaps, which are now available through Kies Motorsports.

I also thought about floor mats since apparently the stock ones are pretty flimsy but I haven't bought anything. Might as well see what the stock ones are like ...

I'm also going to get PPF on the front bumper and headlights. I have the frozen paint, so I don't want to cover that up any more than I absolutely have to. Why pay for that finish if you're just going to cover it up ...

I'm hoping my dealer sends me an update on my car soon. I'm not time sensitive to its arrival - I'm actually hoping I don't get it until mid-March - but based on what some of you are saying, I might get it sooner if mine made it on a ship already. IDK.

Charles

I’ve been back and forth on the TLG mudflaps. I’m going to get my side skirts and rear spats on first and see if I want to add them.

[CJ421]

Originally Posted by GolfCoyote

I’ve been back and forth on the TLG mudflaps. I’m going to get my side skirts and rear spats on first and see if I want to add them.

I strongly recommend them. I didn't have any mudflaps on my last few BMWs and the side skirts got pretty nicked up over time. I always lamented that when I went to wash the car ...how worn the paint got down there. It's mostly the fronts that matter; I didn't see any wear like that on the rear bumper.

Frankly, I'm considering installing the mudflaps on my way home at a Starbucks or something. I am an hour away from my dealer.

Charles

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by CJ421

I strongly recommend them. I didn't have any mudflaps on my last few BMWs and the side skirts got pretty nicked up over time. I always lamented that when I went to wash the car ...how worn the paint got down there. It's mostly the fronts that matter; I didn't see any wear like that on the rear bumper.

Frankly, I'm considering installing the mudflaps on my way home at a Starbucks or something. I am an hour away from my dealer.

Charles

My only concern is that they potentially interfere with the side skirts I’m adding on. Once I can install those and confirm they sig flush I’ll likely pick some up.

[Ezra168]

Any updates?? I’m still in transit as expected…

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by Ezra168

Any updates?? I’m still in transit as expected…

My ship is expected to hit the Panama Canal on the 10th and still scheduled to hit CA on the 19th. I was told that once at the port it could take a couple weeks before it’s actually trucked up to Washington.

[CJ421]

I caved in after reading this thread and ordered an oil cooler guard.
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2077651

I got the Zunsport one ...it seems like a sensible investment for under $200.

Charles

[Straykiwi]

Originally Posted by Ezra168

Any updates?? I’m still in transit as expected…

I got an email from the dealer on Jan 30. All they said was it appears to be waiting for a boat and that waiting at the port can take a month or so. So my earlier post suggesting it was on the boat that left Bremerhaven on Jan 12 was inaccurate. Checking the shipping schedule there are only two RORO vessels leaving Germany for NZ in Feb on the 9th and 15th. I am hoping it will be on the one leaving in a few days time. If it misses the boat on Feb 15, the next vessel isn't due to make the run until Mar 22, meaning a May delivery date.

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by Straykiwi

I got an email from the dealer on Jan 30. All they said was it appears to be waiting for a boat and that waiting at the port can take a month or so. So my earlier post suggesting it was on the boat that left Bremerhaven on Jan 12 was inaccurate. Checking the shipping schedule there are only two RORO vessels leaving Germany for NZ in Feb on the 9th and 15th. I am hoping it will be on the one leaving in a few days time. If it misses the boat on Feb 15, the next vessel isn't due to make the run until Mar 22, meaning a May delivery date.

If you email or call BMW Genius they should be able to tell you what boat your scheduled for or are already on.

[Straykiwi]

Originally Posted by GolfCoyote

If you email or call BMW Genius they should be able to tell you what boat your scheduled for or are already on.

I looked into this. The local BMW Genius service is run out of my BMW dealership, so it's essentially the same people.

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by Straykiwi

I looked into this. The local BMW Genius service is run out of my BMW dealership, so it's essentially the same people.

That seems odd. I just emailed a genius specific email. Not sure how they’d know what’s out of what dealership. I mean they can obviously run the vin and see what dealership ordered your car but I’d think the email wouldn’t be dealer specific

[Prosper123]

Does anyone know what time BMW garage updates the schedule for us to look at ? I was thinking 6:30 east coast time ?

[Ezra168]

Originally Posted by Prosper123

Does anyone know what time BMW garage updates the schedule for us to look at ? I was thinking 6:30 east coast time ?

Seems to be in late mornings (I’m in central time)

My car’s ship is state side in Baltimore! Just has to sail down to Georgia now! Getting closer!

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by Ezra168

Seems to be in late mornings (I’m in central time)

My cars ship is state side in Baltimore! Just had to sail down to Georgia now! Getting closer!

Mine hits the Panama Canal tomorrow morning. Still has a long boat ride ahead of it

[CJ421]

I keep ordering things for this car. Fortunately, nothing very expensive.

I got the Gyeon Evo ceramic coating for $80 from Detailed Image. (Specific for matte paint.) So, I'm going to take a day off of work and do it in my driveway. I can't see spending hundreds to get this done at a detailer.
https://gyeonusa.com/products/q-matte-evo

I also bought some of the Gyeon wheel/tire detailing products since I heard the M3 brake dust is epic. (Honestly dreading it.)
And since I spent the money for the full leather, why not spend more money and protect it a little with leather shield: https://gyeonusa.com/collections/lea...leather-shield

So, all that stuff + TLG rock guards + Zunsport oil cooler guard is my plan.

Charles

[Ezra168]

At Brunswick, GA port this morning!

[Straykiwi]

Originally Posted by CJ421

I keep ordering things for this car. Fortunately, nothing very expensive.

I've caught the bug too. Just got a quote to get a full (Suntek Ultra) PPF install and (CXG-9) carbon ceramic coating treatment done professionally (I'm not a DIY guy and the 10 year warranty on the PPF is only applicable when installed by certified professionals). It is not cheap but it's still a tiny percentage of the purchase price.

[Ezra168]

In transit from port to dealer as of this afternoon!

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by Ezra168

In transit from port to dealer as of this afternoon!

Lucky! Mines still on its way to the west coast. Still has like 5 more days of ocean travel :’(