Hello everybody... New 650i gran coupe xdrive owner...

[PIR3lly]

Hello all.
Recently I sold my E92 M3 and bought a 2013 carbon black 650i gran coupe xdrive.
I needed the extra doors after our son was born. Was in doubt of buying an M5, but I really liked the 6 gran coupe design and this model came with a lot of options for a good price.

Here's some pictures (with the first mod, a black grille):










Now, the next thing I want to do is lower it with eibach springs. These xdrives are way too high. Normally I do something like this myself, but this car is a little more complicated than the E92 M3.
I did find a diy for an F10, but not an xdrive.

Is there anyone who's done this and can help me with some tips or a link on how to do it (especially the front)?

Many thanks from Holland...

[chris.t]

Welcome along, your car looks great and looks to have a good spec to boot

[ndinh]

Very nice car. I have the same color except with red Nappa inside and no B&O I paid to get my H & R springs installed but, in my younger years, I've lowered past cars myself so I know it's pretty straight forward. With it being a 2 man job and acquiring a spring compressor, etc., I just decided to pay a mod shop to do it. The rear top strut is accessed by removing the speaker grills. It's a tight work space so good luck.

[MSUGOGRN]

Hello from your convertible twin! 2014 650ix F12, sapphire black with m sport . My first modification was the exact same grills that you did. I also see that you have had the emblems deleted but you are in Europe and I hear that that is a normal thing whereas here in the United States it is not. I actually just finished deleting mine this weekend. I was surprised how easy the project was. I am about to buy some 20" VS Forged wheels and also plan to order the Eibach pro-kit as I hear they work great on our xdrives. Post pics when you get it done. I will do the same. Welcome.

[PIR3lly]

Nice to hear I'm not the only one with xdrive to consider eibach. I assume the lowering will not be much, but it should be enough for my needs. Also planning on installing 20". I might be going for rohana rf1 or rf2.
The emblem delete on my car was a factory option, so I didn't have to do it.
Springs are ordered and I've also got a front spoiler lip coming. I'm probably going to do the installation beginning next month and I'll try to make pictures of the process.

[MSUGOGRN]

What's the front spoiler you are going with? There just aren't too many options for the m sport bumper.

[ndinh]

Originally Posted by MSUGOGRN

What's the front spoiler you are going with? There just aren't too many options for the m sport bumper.

These are the ones I've found for our cars:

Hamann style, which has the small fins on both sides:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HM-Style-Car...lXgve4&vxp=mtr

Vorsteiner style:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fiber...9WRGF6&vxp=mtr

Splitters only:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-Carbon-...9XiZ5B&vxp=mtr

3D style:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Style-Car...NYACpO&vxp=mtr

I think this is a M performance rep:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/F06-...4-d33e3b614c5a

Seems like the Hamann rep one is the most popular with members.

[PIR3lly]

Wanted to go for Hamann, but I didn't really like the fins. So I found something interesting on eBay.

Looks like this:



Will post pictures as soon as I got it and it's worth posting...

[darms]

Ping carbonss.com mate, so far been very responsive and products looks good quality. Gonna order spoiler from them soon.

[MSUGOGRN]

Originally Posted by PIR3lly

Wanted to go for Hamann, but I didn't really like the fins. So I found something interesting on eBay.

Looks like this:



Will post pictures as soon as I got it and it's worth posting...

I completely agree on the Hamann. Not a big fan of fins either and I'd have to imagine the space between would attract tons of dirt. The one that you pictured has a good design to it. Looking forward to hearing how it works out.

[PIR3lly]

Finally got the chance to mount the front lip.
Looks good, quality is ok and fitment too...

[ndinh]

Very nice. It looks like a 3D style lip.

[MSUGOGRN]

Looking good!