My 640d GC Build

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by rasa bmw

got to say i really detest tinted rear lights..but as long as your happy.

I think they are one shade too dark, was aiming for the shadow edition look like I had on my F30 but i'm growing to like these

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by alehax

Did you took the rear lights and reflectors off? I would do mine as well but don't fancy taking them off..

Tinted while on the car. It was done by Valu Tints in Aylesbury.

Really quick and good service

[BmwF06Ireland]

Tried to remove the front grills last night and failed. I could unclipped the top row on the left grille but could not figure out the bottom row. . There is no access. .

How did you manage it ?

[rasa bmw]

i took the bumper top torque screws out etc,,can bend bumper slightly forward and get ya arms in to dislodge the clips,,i nearly packed in like coz it's still awkward and fiddly and need a bit of pressure pulling on the grilles while trying to undo clips at rear..plenty youtube clips

[BmwF06Ireland]

Originally Posted by rasa bmw

i took the bumper top torque screws out etc,,can bend bumper slightly forward and get ya arms in to dislodge the clips,,i nearly packed in like coz it's still awkward and fiddly and need a bit of pressure pulling on the grilles while trying to undo clips at rear..plenty youtube clips

how did you unclip the bottom of the grill,

top was fine, had them done and the grille was out at the top
but the bottom, was a no go

[elvisisdog]

I took my bumper off, but someone posted not long ago to use a hooked/bent acre driver to poke through from the grill to dislodge the clips which I thought was genius.

To be fair, the only pain with taking the bumper off was the wiring harnesses out up a fight to disconnect.

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by BmwF06Ireland

how did you unclip the bottom of the grill,

top was fine, had them done and the grille was out at the top
but the bottom, was a no go

Grab the grill and pull it really hard... feels like you're going to break it but you won't.

I uncliped the top and then just pulled really hard on the bottom to dislodge it. Make sure you wear gloves as it cuts your hands up grabbing the plastic really hard!!

[rasa bmw]

i wrestled my arm in,,few scratches etc,,it looks impossible but isn't,,i didnt even take bumper off,just bent it forward and got hands in to feel around,while pulling quite hard on grille//i tried the bent screw driver but gave up

[m9rc]

Great Post! Car is looking class and I'm enjoying watching it progress

Its like you've read my mind, I've had wrap in the garage for about 2 months now waiting to do the rear lights and diffuser. Going light smoke on the lights and deleting the smaller reflectors. Also going for gloss black on the diffuser. Front grill getting painted, it has the infa red camera and is nightmare to get a replacement grill.

Keep up the good work man, that orange strip is awesome!

[Junebug85]

Some more updates...

- Eibach Springs fitted (25/20). This was done by DeutschTech

- Wing Mirror Indicator Lens Wrapped in Light Smoke Tint

Car feels so much better when driving now. Less body roll and feels planted in the corners giving you the confidence to push harder. Also loving the way it sits/looks. Just waiting for them to settle a little over the next week or 2.

Look at getting some Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S as the next modification.

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by m9rc

Great Post! Car is looking class and I'm enjoying watching it progress

Its like you've read my mind, I've had wrap in the garage for about 2 months now waiting to do the rear lights and diffuser. Going light smoke on the lights and deleting the smaller reflectors. Also going for gloss black on the diffuser. Front grill getting painted, it has the infa red camera and is nightmare to get a replacement grill.

Keep up the good work man, that orange strip is awesome!

Thank you for the kind words.

The car has come along way in 9 months. Few more things to do then it's there... until the next mod or something ha!

Looking forward to seeing some pics of yours.

Thanks again. I do get alot of comments about the orange pinstripe. I had it on the mirrors too but took it off as it was too much I think and looked like the indicator was always on!

[Junebug85]

Modifications List:

Celtic Tuning 400bhp / 772nm
Eibach Spacers 12mm F / 15mm R
Eibach Springs 25mm F / 20mm R
Alpina TCU Flash
ID6
Maxton Gloss Front Splitter
Maxton Gloss Side Skirts
Maxton Gloss Rear Side Exts
4" Exhaust Tips
TCR Autosport Paddles
Custom Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
Gloss Black M Style Grille
Gloss Black M Style Mirrors
Gloss Black M Sport Diffuser
Gloss Black M Wing Badges
Gloss Back Handle Inserts
Gloss Black Wing Trim
Gloss Black Roundel Edges
Gloss Black Rear Roundel Surround
Stainless Steel Pedal Covers
Chrome Delete
Orange Pinstripe
60w CREE LED Reverse Bulbs
BimmerCode
Bavarian Coding
Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Protection
Tinted Indicator Lens on Mirrors
Tinted Rear Lights
Tinted Rear Reflectors

[rasa bmw]

you say 400 bhp,,have you got stock run figures ?,,this way you can see if dyno is properly calibrated

[BmwF06Ireland]

Originally Posted by Junebug85

Modifications List:

Celtic Tuning 400bhp / 772nm
Eibach Spacers 12mm F / 15mm R
Eibach Springs 25mm F / 20mm R
Alpina TCU Flash
ID6
Maxton Gloss Front Splitter
Maxton Gloss Side Skirts
Maxton Gloss Rear Side Exts
4" Exhaust Tips
TCR Autosport Paddles
Custom Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
Gloss Black M Style Grille
Gloss Black M Style Mirrors
Gloss Black M Sport Diffuser
Gloss Black M Wing Badges
Gloss Back Handle Inserts
Gloss Black Wing Trim
Gloss Black Roundel Edges
Gloss Black Rear Roundel Surround
Stainless Steel Pedal Covers
Chrome Delete
Orange Pinstripe
60w CREE LED Reverse Bulbs
BimmerCode
Bavarian Coding
Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Protection
Tinted Indicator Lens on Mirrors
Tinted Rear Lights
Tinted Rear Reflectors

this is the thread i refer to if i am thinking about doing something to my own car.. not sure i have the deep pockets.

Your new tyres will not be Run flat.. are you getting a spare ?

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by rasa bmw

you say 400 bhp,,have you got stock run figures ?,,this way you can see if dyno is properly calibrated

The car hasn't been dyno'd.

This is what I was told and shown by the tuner. I have seen some graphs for other cars that had these figures. Mine is based on what I've seen/heard

Will get it on dyno hopefully - once we are all done with lockdown etc.

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by BmwF06Ireland

this is the thread i refer to if i am thinking about doing something to my own car.. not sure i have the deep pockets.

Your new tyres will not be Run flat.. are you getting a spare ?

I no longer have pockets left anymore

I try to be good and budget some money aside every month. Once I have enough in the pot, I carry out the modification.

With regards to tyres, I won't carry a spare as that would mean having to carry a jack in the boot etc.

Was thinking of something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003QHY0..._.qX8EbBGJX1CR

Only thing is though - if you use this, you'll have to replace the tyre. Benefits of carrying a spare is the punctured tyre could possible be saved.

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by Junebug85

I no longer have pockets left anymore

I try to be good and budget some money aside every month. Once I have enough in the pot, I carry out the modification.

With regards to tyres, I won't carry a spare as that would mean having to carry a jack in the boot etc.

Was thinking of something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003QHY0..._.qX8EbBGJX1CR

Only thing is though - if you use this, you'll have to replace the tyre. Benefits of carrying a spare is the punctured tyre could possible be saved.

just carry a spare for long trips,,have a foot pump and lighter socket electric pump also,,and some emergency roadside cover,,mine is only.....Your Cover My Breakdown quote is £26.88 ...do not bother with aa/rac etc,,these franchise ones use local driver's,,ive used them,,the wagon that came had rac livery and rac on it,,so he must do cover for them also.my cover is from Your Cover My Breakdown company

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by rasa bmw

just carry a spare for long trips,,have a foot pump and lighter socket electric pump also,,and some emergency roadside cover,,mine is only.....Your Cover My Breakdown quote is £26.88 ...do not bother with aa/rac etc,,these franchise ones use local driver's,,ive used them,,the wagon that came had rac livery and rac on it,,so he must do cover for them also.my cover is from Your Cover My Breakdown company

Thanks mate, I will take a look into it.

[BmwF06Ireland]

Originally Posted by Junebug85

I no longer have pockets left anymore

I try to be good and budget some money aside every month. Once I have enough in the pot, I carry out the modification.

With regards to tyres, I won't carry a spare as that would mean having to carry a jack in the boot etc.

Was thinking of something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003QHY0..._.qX8EbBGJX1CR

Only thing is though - if you use this, you'll have to replace the tyre. Benefits of carrying a spare is the punctured tyre could possible be saved.

so i have done some purchases to enable me to drive without runflasts. i got the BMW tyre mobility kit and i also bought a 17" bmw spare wheel with tools insert, but i am in two minds if i should to go down to 19" and get a bigger side wall... really looking forward to seeing your opinion to the 20" Pilot sports

[rasa bmw]

Originally Posted by Junebug85

The car hasn't been dyno'd.

This is what I was told and shown by the tuner. I have seen some graphs for other cars that had these figures. Mine is based on what I've seen/heard

Will get it on dyno hopefully - once we are all done with lockdown etc.

it is really to late,,unless you go to someone with a well proven heart wrecker dyno,,you need stock run's to see what the dyno is like,,ie accurate,,these cars are only 299-306 bhp ish,,,and some ive seen stock runs at 325-330- bhp,,which is way out,,,then they tune it and it is dyno'ed at 400 bhp..knock 20 bhp off for the inaccurate dyno,,tuners inflate figures,,they want custom,,and most want to see high figures,,simples

[Bigjule1111]

Has anyone purchased a donut from a older bmw .. like a older 5 series ..will this work on our cars ?. I just got stranded for 2 hrs on fathers day waiting for a tow .. bust my whole groove up .. also to junebug .. what's the difference between Bavarian and bimmerlink coding ? Bavarian offer different things to code?

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by Bigjule1111

Has anyone purchased a donut from a older bmw .. like a older 5 series ..will this work on our cars ?. I just got stranded for 2 hrs on fathers day waiting for a tow .. bust my whole groove up .. also to junebug .. what's the difference between Bavarian and bimmerlink coding ? Bavarian offer different things to code?

Bimmercode is the app and dongle which you can use yourself.

Bavarian Coding is a company who do retrofits and idrive upgrades etc. They did ID6, Car Play and Alpina Flash for me. They can also do the bimmercode options/changes for you too.