New Member / J_ONeill 650xi

J_ONeill · 04-27-2022, 04:29 PM

Long overdue update. Downpipes + tune have been on the car for a couple months now, I just never got around to taking any videos. Big shoutout to Zaks Auto in Hudson NH for the install and tune help.

Initial reaction. I love the downpipes. It opened up the exhaust/turbos so much to the point where I dont think I'll get an exhaust. As for the tune.... holy butt dyno is this thing fast. The upfront torque is intoxicating and on the highway it just keeps pulling up top. I'd say 90% of the time I'm just cruising, but when/if I need it, the power is definitely there.

Quick video of the downpipes. In order - Cold Start - Quick Garage Pull - Revs - Revs again but closer lol. All of this was done on my phone and on 1st takes. Please ignore the giant golf club cover in the first part. I was using my bag to hold the phone and I went to the garage so I wouldn't upset the neighbors

TON-III · 04-29-2022, 05:54 AM

Nice, sounds like a bit rough V8 engined bad ass should sound !

And props to your chassi, F13 is REAL coupe car, F06 is wannabe one.

eye4speed2 · 05-11-2022, 08:43 AM

Anybody figure out a work around besides painting - need a black out grille with night vision camera holder. Have an Alpina so not sure if that grille is slightly different as well.

Opie55 · 05-11-2022, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by eye4speed2

Anybody figure out a work around besides painting - need a black out grille with night vision camera holder. Have an Alpina so not sure if that grille is slightly different as well.

I've never seen one. I think there are so few of them that it would not be worth the expense to make the special mold for an aftermarket supplier. They would probably sell two. So paint or vinyl are probably your only options - or be a brave nonconformist and don't black out everything on your car like everybody seems to want these days.

J_ONeill · 05-11-2022, 08:57 PM

The chrome has grown on me. No plans on changing it anytime soon. Too much of a hassle

J_ONeill · 08-03-2022, 01:59 PM

*** Wheel Update ***

New wheels and tires were installed about 2 weeks ago. I finally got around to taking some pictures this past weekend. Ignore the dirt, I'm out of car soap at the moment

Initial thoughts: I couldn't be happier with how they look. The style and color was exactly what I was looking for. S/O richlandforged Also changing from the original runflats to a new set of Michelins was life changing in comfort, noise, and obviously performance. The stock wheels are being stored for now and will make a return during the winter

04-27-2022, 04:29 PM	#23
J_ONeill Enlisted Member 16 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2017 650ix Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Long overdue update. Downpipes + tune have been on the car for a couple months now, I just never got around to taking any videos. Big shoutout to Zaks Auto in Hudson NH for the install and tune help. Initial reaction. I love the downpipes. It opened up the exhaust/turbos so much to the point where I dont think I'll get an exhaust. As for the tune.... holy butt dyno is this thing fast. The upfront torque is intoxicating and on the highway it just keeps pulling up top. I'd say 90% of the time I'm just cruising, but when/if I need it, the power is definitely there. Quick video of the downpipes. In order - Cold Start - Quick Garage Pull - Revs - Revs again but closer lol. All of this was done on my phone and on 1st takes. Please ignore the giant golf club cover in the first part. I was using my bag to hold the phone and I went to the garage so I wouldn't upset the neighbors
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04-29-2022, 05:54 AM	#24
TON-III Private First Class 32 Rep 121 Posts Drives: BMW 640 DA X-Drive M-Sport -12 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Nice, sounds like a bit rough V8 engined bad ass should sound ! And props to your chassi, F13 is REAL coupe car, F06 is wannabe one.
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05-11-2022, 08:43 AM	#25
eye4speed2 Private First Class 13 Rep 107 Posts Drives: Alpina B6 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Michigan iTrader: (1)	Anybody figure out a work around besides painting - need a black out grille with night vision camera holder. Have an Alpina so not sure if that grille is slightly different as well.
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05-11-2022, 08:57 PM	#27
J_ONeill Enlisted Member 16 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2017 650ix Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	The chrome has grown on me. No plans on changing it anytime soon. Too much of a hassle
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08-03-2022, 01:59 PM	#28
J_ONeill Enlisted Member 16 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2017 650ix Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	* Wheel Update * New wheels and tires were installed about 2 weeks ago. I finally got around to taking some pictures this past weekend. Ignore the dirt, I'm out of car soap at the moment Initial thoughts: I couldn't be happier with how they look. The style and color was exactly what I was looking for. S/O richlandforged Also changing from the original runflats to a new set of Michelins was life changing in comfort, noise, and obviously performance. The stock wheels are being stored for now and will make a return during the winter
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