My Modded GC

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by wolverine566

What do you guys think of this one?

http://www.vorsteiner.com/bmw/m-seri...k-lid-spoiler/

I'm fitting the Vorsteiner alloys and prefer the look of the Vorsteiner spoiler too.

Looks great

[menacez]

Originally Posted by wolverine566

This is what it will look like (3-fin diffuser fitted):

Loving the diffuser - looks very aggressive.

[menacez]

Originally Posted by wolverine566

I think either will look good - are you going to do the mufflers as well? I've done mine but get a 'drony' sound at highway speeds. Around town it is beautiful. They've told me I may need to get bigger ones fitted

I've got the diesel so not sure if muffler will make a positive difference to it? Was planning to go with tips only.

[menacez]

Originally Posted by Apr1962

Thanks for posting the pictures. Looks really good.

I've ordered one, from local BMW dealer, took a while as they had to ask BMW for a price as it wasn't released.

Thanks again.
Andrew

Ok great - good luck and post a pic once it's installed!

[menacez]

Originally Posted by wolverine566

What do you guys think of this one?

http://www.vorsteiner.com/bmw/m-seri...k-lid-spoiler/

I'm fitting the Vorsteiner alloys and prefer the look of the Vorsteiner spoiler too.

Mate that spoiler looks much better than the OEM. Your car will look like a beast!!

[troymi]

Originally Posted by menacez

Thanks - have you got a pic of what that would look like?

Sorry for the late reply. Here is what I've got. Carbon black metallic 650 coupe, I added the M Performance carbon fiber lip spoiler and the carbon fiber diffuser along with OEM M6 exhaust. As you can see, there is a trim piece that is body color painted that on non-M cars is usually gray.

[troymi]

Or, you can get the M6 Gran Coupe OEM diffuser. I personally didn't like it because the carbon weave didn't match the lip spoiler. So, I changed.

[wolverine566]

Originally Posted by troymi

Or, you can get the M6 Gran Coupe OEM diffuser. I personally didn't like it because the carbon weave didn't match the lip spoiler. So, I changed.

Car looks brill man! I concur that the OEM M6 diffuser doesn't really do that much for me either so opted for the 3-fin. But hey, beauty lies in the eye of the beholder!

[TomF32]

Was it difficult to swap over the grills?

[SL%%]

curious question on the M5 rims, how are the offset? is it close from the stock 19" or 20" M Sport rims?

[wolverine566]

Originally Posted by SL%%

curious question on the M5 rims, how are the offset? is it close from the stock 19" or 20" M Sport rims?

I think the 343M's off the M5 have 32 ET front and 34 ET rears. The stock 19" / 20" M-Sport rims for the 6 series are 33 ET front and 44 ET rears. Straying too far from the original off-sets will mean either the wheel will not fit or narrower tyres have to be used.

The 343's in this case are close enough to the originals to make a good fit for the 6er. Plus they are forged so lower unsprung weight too.

[SL%%]

Originally Posted by wolverine566

I think the 343M's off the M5 have 32 ET front and 34 ET rears. The stock 19" / 20" M-Sport rims for the 6 series are 33 ET front and 44 ET rears. Straying too far from the original off-sets will mean either the wheel will not fit or narrower tyres have to be used.

The 343's in this case are close enough to the originals to make a good fit for the 6er. Plus they are forged so lower unsprung weight too.

Thanks wolverine566

[wolverine566]

Originally Posted by SL%%

Thanks wolverine566

No problem mate. If you are thinking of getting the 343's, I think the maximum tire size you can run in the rear is 285 as the rear off-set is about 10mm out from the originals. If you go for custom after-market ones (like I am going for), you should be able to run 295's.

[SL%%]

Originally Posted by wolverine566

No problem mate. If you are thinking of getting the 343's, I think the maximum tire size you can run in the rear is 285 as the rear off-set is about 10mm out from the originals. If you go for custom after-market ones (like I am going for), you should be able to run 295's.

So 285's won't rub at the back fender?

[SL%%]

Originally Posted by SL%%

So 285's won't rub at the back fender?

Ooopppsssss saw it yup you run 285's at the rear

[wolverine566]

Originally Posted by SL%%

Ooopppsssss saw it yup you run 285's at the rear

The stock 373's run 275, the 343's run 285 and custom after-market ones should be able to run 295. Rolling the rear arches may be able to squeeze in 305's but that is a whole new ball game.........

[Apr1962]

I can't go for the B6 Alpina spoiler as BMW don't recommend it as its a USA part. BMW UK are saying they you can't buy the UK B6 spoiler without also buying the B6 front spoiler at £1400. In the end I went for the M Performance one and bought it from Germany and shipped over. Cost me £380 instead of £585 from BMW UK.

[Dennisr]

Originally Posted by menacez

Hey Guys,

Have made some initial changes to my GC so wanted to share them:

- Added BMW Performance Grill
- M5 343M Wheels
- M6 GC boot/trunk spoiler
- Michelin Pilot Super Sport Non Run Flats (255/35/20 Front & 285/30/20 Rear)

Thinking of:
- H&R Springs
- Quad Exhaust Tips
- M6 diffuser
- Tinted windows

Let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Like your car and the wheels, also ordered M5 wheels and experiencing fitment problems, maybe you can chime in at this posthttp://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1063533 where I'm asking for a pic of the backside to see the how far the M5 wheels stick out?

[wolverine566]

Originally Posted by Dennisr

Like your car and the wheels, also ordered M5 wheels and experiencing fitment problems, maybe you can chime in at this posthttp://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1063533 where I'm asking for a pic of the backside to see the how far the M5 wheels stick out?

Theres no problems with the fitment of the M5 wheels. Loads of people have fit them and they are flush with the fenders. If you are having problems, you have ordered the M6 version or maybe incorrect tire sizes.

[lsturbointeg]

startin' to really like the 6 series! might have to look out for an M6 or something...

[pinguhk]

very nice

[Dennisr]

Originally Posted by wolverine566

Theres no problems with the fitment of the M5 wheels. Loads of people have fit them and they are flush with the fenders. If you are having problems, you have ordered the M6 version or maybe incorrect tire sizes.

Well I don't know if they are flush, because I haven't found a picture of a gran coupe taken directly from behind. I did found one on this forum from someone who has a coupe and they stick out. Let me look for it.