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09-22-2021, 04:23 AM | #137 |
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Dude so sorry to hear this - came to the thread expecting to see the next amazing update - although I guess in a way a newer lower mileage F06 is a great update too! Glad to hear you're ok and I'm excited to see the plans for the new car - I'm sure it'll be even better.
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09-22-2021, 11:55 PM | #139 |
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So here in round two what will you repeat from the first build and what will you change? I am curious about what you learned that could inform your approach here.
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09-23-2021, 02:00 PM | #140 | |
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I will be getting a stage 3 meth kit installed again but with bigger nozzles to spray a little more volume (#6 vs #4). And I went with my same tuner, Mission Performance for my file. I think I'm going to run an e85/93 mix as well with the tune as the owner of the tuning company recommended it to get the most out of the car, safely. Aesthetically, I'm going with a different shade of grey for the wheels as well as getting the calipers coated a different color. I'm definitely doing a front lip (Dinmann I believe) and possibly side skirts as well. And maybe a couple of other small changes like carbon fiber side mirror replacements. There's a few other things I'm considering but that won't be until later this year or early spring. |
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10-04-2021, 11:31 AM | #142 | |
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Another option for side skirts if you're looking is Maxton Design. No real CF option but the gloss black does look nice. |
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10-05-2021, 08:41 AM | #143 |
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10-05-2021, 01:33 PM | #144 | |
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Dinmann aero would definitely pop and look good on your AW. Last edited by Karter_Brazy; 10-05-2021 at 01:40 PM.. |
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10-06-2021, 09:50 AM | #145 | |
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11-15-2021, 02:51 PM | #146 |
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Keeping things moving here with some more progress on the car.
What's been done thus far: -Front bumper refinished/painted -VRSF Catless DP's -Full Meisterschaft GTC System -Meisterschaft tips powder coated satin black -Stage 2 Mission Performance Tune -NGK Plugs gapped to .020 -Oil Changed via Motul Sport 5w40 -H&R Lowering Springs -Project Gamma Charge Coolers -Project Gamma Intakes with custom filters -Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads (All 4 corners) -Calipers powder coated Prismatic Gold -Swapped M Performance electronic wheel for the M Performance non electronic wheel -Macht Schnell 12mm spacers in the rear -Wheels powder coated Evo Grey -WMI Installed but not running yet (waiting for a custom tank and new controller) -Window tint re-done (20%), door handle chrome piece wrapped gloss black and tail lights lightly tinted just like my previous m6 Bumper came out amazing - literally perfect I had the tips finished in satin black but I had them leave the center bar exposed steel. I guess that's GTHaus signature look so I wanted to keep that visible. This was done via my local powder coater, not GTHaus. This GTC system. Man, does it sound crazy. It's definitely louder than my previous set up - a little more than I would've guessed. But the tone/high pitch is just so "exotic" IMO. The overrun burbles (I hate that word) are extremely noticeable. I never heard them with my prior set up but you definitely do now. I'm not a fan of tuned-in burbles as they sound...robotic if you will? But these sound extremely natural and they're different every time they occur - making for a true authentic sound. Downshift from 3rd to 2nd at say 50mph and whew, watch out. I decided to change the caliper color because for me the blue just got washed away with the black wheels. Yeah, I know I'm changing the wheel color but it will still be on the darker-end and I wanted a nice pop of color. So in comes gold. I know some may think "oh you're faking like you have CCB's" but that's definitely not what I'm doing. In fact, I made sure to go with a darker gold color as I personally like this better than the more faint gold that's offered with the CCB's. But yes, of course the gold color theme stemmed from BMW's CCB's. The car is currently on jackstands in my garage as I wait for the wheels to be completed so no real photos of the car to show. Definitely more work to be done including a full CF aero kit and the GAW rear diff brace that I just received. But next up starting this week is a full paint correction/coating. Wish my back some luck! |
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LintonM6GC I’m running the H&r sport springs again. However, the rear isn’t as low as my previous set was. Before I could not fit one finger inside the top of the fender, now I can. Kind of a bummer for me because I liked the almost tucked look from before. |
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11-17-2021, 10:54 AM | #151 |
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Thanks man. I was thinking about picking some up but just wanted to get clarification before i do. You must love the ride with those springs because your running them again.
Also are you getting less noise with the Hawk Ceramic pads compared to the BMW? I know they will give off way less dust but what about the dreaded squeal? |
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11-17-2021, 11:48 AM | #152 | |
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I actually didn't run stock pads on either M6 long enough to really hear any squealing. But I definitely don't hear it with the Hawks. It does take a good minute to break them in - maybe 100-150 miles. So keep that in mind if you opt for them. |
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11-18-2021, 12:13 PM | #154 |
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I was thinking of painting my calipers gold too for a pop of colour against my matte black F06...
What paint did you use and how did you prep it? Difficulty rating out of 10?? Looks like you have done a great job - can't wait to see full car photos when its all back together |
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