[JonD999]

Originally Posted by njw1967

Ok I understand the audio trim but my question was regarding the center console trim, yours is obviously RHD how did you get it in carbon? Did you have to send them a RHD version as when I emqired they only do LHD ? Or did you have it skinned in the UK if so who did the job for you ?

Regards Neil

I’ve had that 6 months, came from indiv the radio trim was was runstar

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[njw1967]

Originally Posted by JonD999

I’ve had that 6 months, came from indiv the radio trim was was runstar

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...postcount=2919

Thanks Jon

[Mrbig]

Originally Posted by Sayzar

Threw on my custom plates IMG_7729 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156601468@N08/[/url], on Flickr

Lowered and wheels have spacers ? What size

[Sayzar]

Originally Posted by Mrbig

Lowered and wheels have spacers ? What size

Yes, lowered on MSS. Currently running 12mm spacer all around but will be switching to 15mm. 12mm looks good on stock height and IMO 15mm will look better lowered.

[ztay]

Just got back from having MSS installed along with 12mm spacers. The PS A/S 265/295 went on last week. Thanks to Ben for r33_RGSport for the parts and advice. I went with his recommendation on leaving 10mm front and 25mm rear of adjuster thread which he was kind enough to pre-set for me. I measured a 7/8 inch drop on the front and 3/4 inch drop on the rear after install. I love the new look but must admit I was expecting closer to a 1 inch drop. Others have experience with how much settling to expect? Am I measuring wrong to look at wheel center cap to fender? Before and after pic and rear stance with spacers and wider tire set:

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by ztay

Just got back from having MSS installed along with 12mm spacers. The PS A/S 265/295 went on last week. Thanks to Ben for r33_RGSport for the parts and advice. I went with his recommendation on leaving 10mm front and 25mm rear of adjuster thread which he was kind enough to pre-set for me. I measured a 7/8 inch drop on the front and 3/4 inch drop on the rear after install. I love the new look but must admit I was expecting closer to a 1 inch drop. Others have experience with how much settling to expect? Am I measuring wrong to look at wheel center cap to fender? Before and after pic and rear stance with spacers and wider tire set:

Looking good.
I'll wait 500 miles and see whether it is enough drop or not.
Based on my experience, it settles at 1.25" drop after sometime.

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

ztay I must say, Malachite Green is such a sick color. Was that first photo a before & after picture... ? With one being in the shade & the other in the sun with shadows being cast, it's really hard to tell man.

[ztay]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

ztay I must say, Malachite Green is such a sick color. Was that first photo a before & after picture... ? With one being in the shade & the other in the sun with shadows being cast, it's really hard to tell man.

Thanks - I just love the malachite too. My daughter told me our new car looks mean. I took that as a compliment. That is a before and after taken at different times of day so yes the lighting makes it a bit harder to see the difference.

[dooo]

Originally Posted by ztay

Just got back from having MSS installed along with 12mm spacers. The PS A/S 265/295 went on last week. Thanks to Ben for r33_RGSport for the parts and advice. I went with his recommendation on leaving 10mm front and 25mm rear of adjuster thread which he was kind enough to pre-set for me. I measured a 7/8 inch drop on the front and 3/4 inch drop on the rear after install. I love the new look but must admit I was expecting closer to a 1 inch drop. Others have experience with how much settling to expect? Am I measuring wrong to look at wheel center cap to fender? Before and after pic and rear stance with spacers and wider tire set:

Looking good! Another fellow Marylander! Who did the install for you? It will settle more. I have my front on max low and 15mm higher in the rear, but looks leveled

[ztay]

Originally Posted by dooo

Looking good! Another fellow Marylander! Who did the install for you? It will settle more. I have my front on max low and 15mm higher in the rear, but looks leveled

Thanks! I had it done by GT Peace in Chantilly - great shop worth the drive. I’ll give it some time to see how it settles before deciding if I need to adjust. No issues on the max low set up you have?

[Sayzar]

Originally Posted by ztay

Just got back from having MSS installed along with 12mm spacers. The PS A/S 265/295 went on last week. Thanks to Ben for r33_RGSport for the parts and advice. I went with his recommendation on leaving 10mm front and 25mm rear of adjuster thread which he was kind enough to pre-set for me. I measured a 7/8 inch drop on the front and 3/4 inch drop on the rear after install. I love the new look but must admit I was expecting closer to a 1 inch drop. Others have experience with how much settling to expect? Am I measuring wrong to look at wheel center cap to fender? Before and after pic and rear stance with spacers and wider tire set:

I went with the same settings and also running 12mm spacers, mine are starting to settle 200 mile on them.


1st photo is 2 day after installed
DSC02394 by , on Flickr

2nd is 200 miles on them. Not sure if they will settle any more, but I like the height for this platform. Sorry not the best photo
IMG_8223 by , on Flickr

[ztay]

Originally Posted by Sayzar

I went with the same settings.. mine are starting to settle 200 mile on them.


1st photo is 2 day after installed
[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52944092644_924cd08f04_o.jpg[/img]DSC02394 by , on Flickr

2nd is 200 miles on them. Not sure if they will settle any more, but I like the height for taste. Sorry not the best photo
[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52949284038_35e25e5e0d_o.jpg[/img]IMG_8223 by , on Flickr

Looks great! Settling nicely after just 200 miles…

[diirk]

Originally Posted by Sayzar

I went with the same settings and also running 12mm spacers, mine are starting to settle 200 mile on them.


1st photo is 2 day after installed


2nd is 200 miles on them. Not sure if they will settle any more, but I like the height for this platform. Sorry not the best photo

Ours took a few weeks too totally settle but appears to be done now. Ended up 1" in the front and 1 1/8" in the rear.

[diirk]

Originally Posted by dooo

Looking good! Another fellow Marylander! Who did the install for you? It will settle more. I have my front on max low and 15mm higher in the rear, but looks leveled

New German Performance near Aberdeen does good work, at least they were the go-to when I was there years ago.

[Sayzar]

Originally Posted by diirk

Ours took a few weeks too totally settle but appears to be done now. Ended up 1" in the front and 1 1/8" in the rear.

[Mirage_77]

Drove off the curb and did this. 😭 It’s hardly noticeable, but I know it’s there. Where does one repair road rash on a rim? 😔

[itslaff]

Originally Posted by Mirage_77

Drove off the curb and did this. 😭 It’s hardly noticeable, but I know it’s there. Where does one repair road rash on a rim? 😔

You need to find someone who refinishes/powdercoats wheels, I’m in the same boat from the previous owner of my car

[joebie3]

Drove off the curb and did this. 😭 It’s hardly noticeable, but I know it’s there. Where does one repair road rash on a rim? 😔

OOF I know that feeling. I ended up welding and reshaping on my other car.

[Tim@codemybimmer]

Installed the carbon fiber upper seat back covers.

They look so good with the ambient lighting!

[njw1967]

Originally Posted by JonD999

I’ve had that 6 months, came from indiv the radio trim was was runstar

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JonD999
How easy was it to remove the AC control vents and upper trim from the dash can you provide any helpful tips for safe removal please.

Regards NJW

[JonD999]

Originally Posted by njw1967

JonD999
How easy was it to remove the AC control vents and upper trim from the dash can you provide any helpful tips for safe removal please.

Regards NJW

Very easy, obviously starting withe the top trim advise starting with the the bit circled, I didn’t and wouldn’t use any trim tools as it would risk damaging the ambient light strip underneath, but there’s enough of a lip to get your fingers on. A firm pull will ease if off then just gradually work your way round, once it’s released I found it best to disconnect the electrical connections rather than leave it connected, just give you a pit more room to work with and save’s scratching and of the trim. Then the radio trim, again just used my fingers starting at the top, don’t think it makes any difference which end you start with, once the top is released you can then just work your way down the sides and bottom if needed, once released disconnect the electrical plugs to free the trim. To remove the radio buttons, once off you’ll see the tabs holding it in, just ease one off at a time and they panel should come out easy enough.

Refit is as simple as reversing the process. Honestly takes no time at all, hope that helps.

[njw1967]

Originally Posted by JonD999

Very easy, obviously starting withe the top trim advise starting with the the bit circled, I didn’t and wouldn’t use any trim tools as it would risk damaging the ambient light strip underneath, but there’s enough of a lip to get your fingers on. A firm pull will ease if off then just gradually work your way round, once it’s released I found it best to disconnect the electrical connections rather than leave it connected, just give you a pit more room to work with and save’s scratching and of the trim. Then the radio trim, again just used my fingers starting at the top, don’t think it makes any difference which end you start with, once the top is released you can then just work your way down the sides and bottom if needed, once released disconnect the electrical plugs to free the trim. To remove the radio buttons, once off you’ll see the tabs holding it in, just ease one off at a time and they panel should come out easy enough.

Refit is as simple as reversing the process. Honestly takes no time at all, hope that helps.

Thanks Jon