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Nice mods, great looking car. I was thinking of redoing my calipers where did you find heat resistant ///M decals ? Can you share the seller?
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Funny enough I actually made them myself out of Oracal 651 vinyl and I cut them using a cheap little Cricut machine. I did not expect them to last more than a few weeks honestly but 2 years later and they look as vibrant and crisp as the day I put them on
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11-15-2022, 02:48 AM | #47 |
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Great write up. I got WeatherTech floor and trunk liners for mine and they look really nice. I think with your attention to detail, you would love the WeatherTech liner in the trunk. It cleans it up so much.
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11-06-2023, 01:52 PM | #48 |
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Little update -- officially entered 'keep-it-forever' territory on the way home from the airport after a work trip (even timed it with the clock):
The car is still treating me extremely well after all this time -- have a few scheduled maintenance items on the horizon with the mindset of long-term ownership (DCT service, brake service, diff service etc), but oil analysis reports continue to come back promising. Will likely be refreshing suspension components in the spring, and start to recondition the rest of the car as I start to look for the eventual add-on car, and preserve the M6. Here's a recent photo before the fall, she still is looking good after roughly 8 years and 100,000 miles since new:
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11-08-2023, 04:43 PM | #50 |
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Thanks! Me too
I know there are various posts and threads around these forums that downplay the reliability of this platform, and while I very could well be just an anomaly, I hope that my experience instills some confidence in others that may be worried about putting miles on. I’ve owned this car under a few guiding principles with longevity in mind, and I haven’t found them too difficult or expensive to abide by.
I realize the last one might be contentious, and I don’t mean it to be some sort of prescription for success for everyone, it’s just my personal preference knowing that I prioritize long term longevity and dependability with this car. Tuning and performance add-ons are fun and I know a lot of people have done them and never looked back, but I decided a long time ago that 600hp should be plenty for a daily driver. If I really want to go faster and scratch that itch, I’d select a different platform than a tech-packed 4,400lb sedan. I just prefer to let this car do what it does best — cruise in total comfort and put a smile on my face when the mood strikes me. Hopefully in the next 2-3 years I will be in a position to add a 2020+ R8 Performance or a Huracan, but I plan on always having a space in the garage for the M6 Cheers to everyone on this forum that’s contributed to my knowledge base on these cars over the years ultimately influencing this ongoing success story, appreciate you all
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Just saw this post as I've been away from 6post from some time - great to see you still have the F06 and it's serving you well!
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01-07-2024, 06:56 PM | #52 |
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Glad to see your M6 GC reach the 100k mi mark. I am hoping to reach 100k mi on my '16 X5M (which I traded my F06 for). I'm currently at ~59k mi.
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Great to see this! Looks like I have a lot of miles to go. Looking foward to updates after the services.
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02-18-2024, 09:47 PM | #54 |
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Just checked out your thread - I enjoyed it. You really did some cool stuff to your M6. Any latest update on your experience since you’ve crossed the 100K mile mark? Latest mod you just completed? -DK
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I really haven't done any mods that aren't already documented in this thread. A lot of what's been taking place recently has been maintenance related preparing the car for the next 100k miles. 105k oil change was just done last week, and I will be taking care of pads, rotors, and front control arms here in early April. I would like to at some point do the Akrapovic M Performance exhaust mated with some High Flow Catted DP's and the M Performance CF Mirror Caps just to really have a fully "OEM Plus" kitted car with all the M Performance parts available for it. That being said, none of these are really at the top of my priority list as far as money spend goes right now. I have been driving this car in all seasons in Minnesota (with no complaints) however I would like to add a winter vehicle for the sake of longevity with the M6. That exhaust and mirror cap money would be better served as part of a down payment on an SQ7 or MY19+ Cayenne Turbo I think The M6 isn't going anywhere for the foreseeable future, so my plan is to revisit those mods down the road. Will be sure to document them here when they happen!
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I’m glad to hear your M6 is treating you well. I am curious how long it will last past 100K considering the notorious rod bearing issues. Akrapovic M Performance exhaust system would be killer - it would add a nice finishing touch to your M6. Ha - you can’t go wrong with SQ7 or Cayenne Turbo so I get it. You can always do that mod down the road. Good to know you’ve been driving it all season in the Minnesota weather - no issues on cold days? I try to let it warm up on cold mornings, or at least drive slow in the beginning to let it warm up. Which mod would you say is your favorite, or your top 3? I just picked up my new-to-me high spec '14 M6 Gran Coupe Competition and looking to do some mods (tint, windshield film, wheels, apple carplay with new screen for starters). -DK
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Then I would say adding the black kidneys up front (at least with my spec) paired with the M Performance lip spoiler & rear diffuser combo. Modernized the look of the car while adding some refined aggressiveness to the look Third I would probably say the interior M Performance CF parts and CF paddles. And the ceramic control knobs too. Obviously you spend a lot of time inside the car so the things you touch and see inside the car shouldn’t get overlooked
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Consider this your reminder to change your engine air filter!
Didn't realize how bad mine were - took the opportunity to replace with some Dinan filters. Noticeable improvement in smoothness, response, and induction noise. Did the charcoal-activated cabin microfilter last week as well.
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When you take your oil samples, are you taking them right from the oil filter housing? Trying to figure out where the best part of the oil is to take the oil sample from would be, thanks! LOVELY M6 Gran Coupe you have here, Just Beautiful in every way shape and form. My 2014 M6 Gran Coupe is at 53k miles now and has had its oil change done every 6-8 months or 3,000 miles whichever came first. I only use Redline 5w-40 US SPEC as I believe it has all the beneficial additives already in it and is what I used on my older 2010 M5 s85 motor. These cars are unbelievably powerful compared to the previous gen. Also do you still use CERATEC additive since that last time you used it at 50k miles?
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From Blackstones website:
Gas & Diesel Oil Sampling Procedure It doesn’t matter if the oil is cold or hot when you take a sample. Just try not to start the engine immediately prior to sampling. Even if you do though, it’s not a big deal. Just let us know. If you’re changing the oil, try to pull your sample from the middle of the drain. The first oil out might have some dirt from around the drain plug. If you wait till the end, you might not have enough oil left to fill the bottle. If you are using a pump, thread the tubing down the dipstick and draw oil into the sampling bottle. Do not force the tubing! If it’s not going down, it may be too thick for your dipstick. We can send you thinner tubing. |
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