[M3Pilot09]

Originally Posted by bumr

Thanks M3Pilot09! I can live with the orange reflectors for now. First mod will be new brake pads because cleaning these wheels would be a PITA!

Agree, I need the isweep 1500’s as well

[bumr]

Originally Posted by golferdude

Did you have the wheels ceramic coated as well? That would make them much easier to keep clean.

Oh yeah, they are definitely coated, but even with that the dust still builds up. Easier to clean, sure, but I don’t have the time to clean my wheels every week. My SQ7 and Durango Hellcat have been treated as well and had to swap their pads out.

[Sayzar]

Installed high graded air filters from MAD over the cheap OEM paper filters BMW provides for these cars.

IMG_3994 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156601468@N08/[/url], on Flickr

[Strigz]

Filmed a little youtube video for my channel that i’ll be posting soon!

[doooooooook]

Installed some M Performance style carbon paddles today. Super easy install. I think the hardest part was getting the right tool to reach the clips to release the air bag.

This is how the car should have came, such a big upgrade for something so minor.

[Edgar_FriendlyX3M]

New plugs in. While the spark plug socket with the grippers is great, it grips WAY TOO FUCKING MUCH. Luckily I got the back two plugs done along with getting the socket out. But working on the remaing 4 and the socket won't release from the plug so it's stuck down in the hole. Luckily I had needle nose pliers long enough and pulled the socket out the remaining 4 times. No idea how that back plug would have worked since you can't see shit in there.
I briefly entertained the idea of some sort of lube around the ceramic piece of the plug (like dielectric) but decided against.
Anywho...

[Jnat]

Originally Posted by Edgar_FriendlyX3M

New plugs in. While the spark plug socket with the grippers is great, it grips WAY TOO FUCKING MUCH. Luckily I got the back two plugs done along with getting the socket out. But working on the remaing 4 and the socket won't release from the plug so it's stuck down in the hole. Luckily I had needle nose pliers long enough and pulled the socket out the remaining 4 times. No idea how that back plug would have worked since you can't see shit in there.
I briefly entertained the idea of some sort of lube around the ceramic piece of the plug (like dielectric) but decided against.
Anywho...

Which socket are you using? I've used the BMS socket and haven't had this issue so just wondering?

[Edgar_FriendlyX3M]

Originally Posted by Jnat

Which socket are you using? I've used the BMS socket and haven't had this issue so just wondering?

A thin walled socked by Atlin.

[Jnat]

Originally Posted by Edgar_FriendlyX3M

A thin walled socked by Atlin.

Next time try the BMS, i've used it several times with no issue...

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by Jnat

Next time try the BMS, i've used it several times with no issue...

Can you please post a link to it... ? I have their 17mm wheel bolt socket (with protections sleeve) & it works like a charm....

[Jnat]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Can you please post a link to it... ? I have their 17mm wheel bolt socket (with protections sleeve) & it works like a charm....

Links and i don't get along from a forum posting point of view, lol. I will try but it is on their website...

BMW / MINI - Magnetic Spark Plug Socket

it's not the link but that's it

[JJ 911SC]

https://www.eastcoastsupra.com/produ...-socket-by-bms

https://www.parkautomotorsports.ca/p...-socket-by-bms

[Yarvis]

Where can we find the M badge for the newer, wider G01 kidney grille?

[simba23]

Originally Posted by doooooooook

Installed some M Performance style carbon paddles today. Super easy install. I think the hardest part was getting the right tool to reach the clips to release the air bag.

This is how the car should have came, such a big upgrade for something so minor.

Just disconnect the positive terminal, small screwdriver/flathead to release the airbag, torx screw for the shifters, swap and go?

[thestimp]

Originally Posted by simba23

Just disconnect the positive terminal, small screwdriver/flathead to release the airbag, torx screw for the shifters, swap and go?

Yes.

[Jarocki]

Increased the volume

[Y0jjimb0]

Originally Posted by Jarocki

Increased the volume

Is that Akra or valvetronic/alibaba? How is the fitment?

[Jarocki]

Originally Posted by Y0jjimb0

Is that Akra or valvetronic/alibaba? How is the fitment?

It’s the Alibaba from CSZ exhaust. Quality and fit was terrific for the price point. My installer was super impressed after having installed dozens of Valvetronic systems in BMWs - he said the quality was one of the best he’s seen

[Y0jjimb0]

Originally Posted by Jarocki

It’s the Alibaba from CSZ exhaust. Quality and fit was terrific for the price point. My installer was super impressed after having installed dozens of Valvetronic systems in BMWs - he said the quality was one of the best he’s seen

oooh nice nice. Post sounds clips when you get a chance.

[thestimp]

Originally Posted by Jarocki

Increased the volume

Just walked by this A-hole on the street

[Jarocki]

Originally Posted by thestimp

Just walked by this A-hole on the street

😂 let me enjoy my Rio Grande in peace

[doooooooook]

Originally Posted by simba23

Just disconnect the positive terminal, small screwdriver/flathead to release the airbag, torx screw for the shifters, swap and go?

Yes, it’s really that simple. I used INDs video for their paddle shifters as a guide, but I did not remove the steering wheel.