2018 What Did You Do To Your 6-Series Today?

Texas83 · 03-30-2019, 11:21 AM

Plastidipped my exhaust tips to midnight gloss black. since I already did the chrome delete across the rest of the car this was the only piece of chrome I had left. what do y'all think? I opted not to powder coat just in case I hated it I could peel off.

MARKPRIOR · 03-30-2019, 11:36 AM

I like it, debating doing this to my own

It's a maxton design front lip, nice quality

https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/body-...12-f13-m-sport

Thewrench86 · 03-31-2019, 01:06 PM

I had some light smoke tint left so I wrapped the chrome on the door handles. Gives it a nice effect. I wanted it to be less pronounced but not blacked out. Also front lip and side splitters installed.

View post on imgur.com

Frupal · 04-06-2019, 09:32 AM

2016. Just got her a month ago. This is my first post here. Recently replaced the engine air filter with a K & N. The change was remarkable! So much more responsive and FASTER, especially in sport mode. Next up, the tires. I’m pretty sure that I’m going to ditch the run flats. Was thinking about those Michelin all season tires. Any thoughts?

peter777 · 04-06-2019, 11:19 AM

Which engine do you have?

K&n does not make the car faster, but is OK...

BMS Performance Intake sounds great but does make the car slower because of heat ... I tested both...

I think aFe Power Magnum FORCE Stage 2 Si Intake would be grate but is very expensive...

Thewrench86 · 04-06-2019, 05:57 PM

Wrapped my rear diffuser gloss black as a stop gap before I pull the trigger on an M6 one. Was not easy and I messed it up a bit however from a distance it looks so much better than the original grey colour.

View post on imgur.com

One problem after reviewing the picture is I am in desperate need of spacers !!!

Keysersoze819 · 04-06-2019, 08:14 PM

Painted calipers G2

MARKPRIOR · 04-07-2019, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Thewrench86

Wrapped my rear diffuser gloss black as a stop gap before I pull the trigger on an M6 one. Was not easy and I messed it up a bit however from a distance it looks so much better than the original grey colour.

View post on imgur.com

One problem after reviewing the picture is I am in desperate need of spacers !!!

i did the same with mine but in a carbon wrap, looks much better than the grey. i just ordered spacers then decided to go on eibach springs, they look to sit to high with spacers alone i thought, fitting this week

Thewrench86 · 04-07-2019, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MARKPRIOR

i did the same with mine but in a carbon wrap, looks much better than the grey. i just ordered spacers then decided to go on eibach springs, they look to sit to high with spacers alone i thought, fitting this week

I'm following your progress with this intently! I just don't want the ride to be affected negatively. But most people have said it only gets better.

migsy · 04-07-2019, 11:37 AM

New wrap, various performance upgrades:

Stage 2
Catless DP
Custom build x pipe and front pipe
Capristo exhaust
KW v3 coil overs
Hybrid turbos

migsy · 04-07-2019, 11:43 AM

Satin charcoal grey

migsy · 04-07-2019, 12:10 PM

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what lip is that? where from? thanks

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Sweet Jesus, you guys in the US have some brutal drives..

MARKPRIOR · 04-07-2019, 12:58 PM

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Sweet Jesus, you guys in the US have some brutal drives..

im just up in Newcastle UK

i know the sun visits us very infrequently but im not across the pond yet

migsy · 04-07-2019, 01:05 PM

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Sweet Jesus, you guys in the US have some brutal drives..

im just up in Newcastle UK

i know the sun visits us very infrequently but im not across the pond yet

Ha, sorry for that. Well you got a great looking car mate. Be careful with that front splitter. One heavy bag of shopping in the front and it will be a disaster. 😀

MARKPRIOR · 04-08-2019, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Thewrench86

I'm following your progress with this intently! I just don't want the ride to be affected negatively. But most people have said it only gets better.

yep this was my biggest concern also, but have spoke to 2 people now with this setup and both say the ride is improved, and no real difference in the stiffness

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Ha, sorry for that. Well you got a great looking car mate. Be careful with that front splitter. One heavy bag of shopping in the front and it will be a disaster. 😀

lol cheers, im hankering for an M6 and have been for a couple of months now yours encouraging me taking the plunge

John_M · 04-08-2019, 01:06 PM

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Finished my lowering spring install. Sorry for the dirty car and low lighting. I love how it turned out though.

Great looking car man! Quick question, where did you buy that rear diffuser??

board57796 · 04-08-2019, 02:10 PM

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Great looking car man! Quick question, where did you buy that rear diffuser??

Thank you! It's from EBMotors.

https://www.6post.com/forums/showthr...3#post23874923

Roccaas · 04-09-2019, 06:40 PM

I put caliper covers on. MGP, matte black with gloss black letters and the 3 horizontal lines.

While the wheels were off, I washed, scrubbed, clay bar’d and waxed the wheels. Much easier to wipe or wash off the road grit.

Russbmw · 04-10-2019, 04:02 PM

Well, not really today as such, but in the last 2 weeks.

Had my wheels stripped and fully repainted ferric grey., complete with new valves, badges, etc.

Had the steering wheel retrimmed, as the stock one was looking shitty and tired at barely over 30k miles. Slightly thicker than standard, and with m coloured stitching

MARKPRIOR · 04-10-2019, 04:57 PM

Big fan of the wheel trim, do you mind sharing the cost of this, as my wheel is to looking a bit naff at 38k

Russbmw · 04-10-2019, 05:23 PM

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Big fan of the wheel trim, do you mind sharing the cost of this, as my wheel is to looking a bit naff at 38k

Yeah, the standard wheel leather is shit, IMHO. My 435 sport was replaced under warranty at 8k miles and was starting to look pony again about 20k. I'm super careful with not having greasy hands or anything as well, and never had a problem with any previous bmw leather wheels.

Had mine done by Jack at Royal Wheels. Costs vary depending on what you want (he can do pretty much anything material and stitching wise) and cost fitting is between £160 and £200 usually.

MARKPRIOR · 04-11-2019, 01:28 AM

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Yeah, the standard wheel leather is shit, IMHO. My 435 sport was replaced under warranty at 8k miles and was starting to look pony again about 20k. I'm super careful with not having greasy hands or anything as well, and never had a problem with any previous bmw leather wheels.

Had mine done by Jack at Royal Wheels. Costs vary depending on what you want (he can do pretty much anything material and stitching wise) and cost fitting is between £160 and £200 usually.

oh really i expected more, next modification coming

thanks

03-30-2019, 11:21 AM	#243
Texas83 Enlisted Member 15 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 650i Convertible F12 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 650i Convertib ... [0.00]	Plastidipped my exhaust tips to midnight gloss black. since I already did the chrome delete across the rest of the car this was the only piece of chrome I had left. what do y'all think? I opted not to powder coat just in case I hated it I could peel off. Attached Images
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MARKPRIOR Captain 156 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2017 M6 GC Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	I like it, debating doing this to my own It's a maxton design front lip, nice quality https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/body-...12-f13-m-sport Last edited by MARKPRIOR; 03-30-2019 at 01:06 PM..
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03-31-2019, 01:06 PM	#245
Thewrench86 Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 286 Posts Drives: E92 \M sport. F06 640d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	I had some light smoke tint left so I wrapped the chrome on the door handles. Gives it a nice effect. I wanted it to be less pronounced but not blacked out. Also front lip and side splitters installed. View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com
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04-06-2019, 09:32 AM	#246
Frupal Mad Fiddler 792 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 640i GC Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Got her chromed up! 2016. Just got her a month ago. This is my first post here. Recently replaced the engine air filter with a K & N. The change was remarkable! So much more responsive and FASTER, especially in sport mode. Next up, the tires. I’m pretty sure that I’m going to ditch the run flats. Was thinking about those Michelin all season tires. Any thoughts? Attached Images
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peter777 Enlisted Member 21 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 640i F13 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Austria iTrader: (0)	Which engine do you have? K&n does not make the car faster, but is OK... BMS Performance Intake sounds great but does make the car slower because of heat ... I tested both... I think aFe Power Magnum FORCE Stage 2 Si Intake would be grate but is very expensive...
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04-06-2019, 05:57 PM	#248
Thewrench86 Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 286 Posts Drives: E92 \M sport. F06 640d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Wrapped my rear diffuser gloss black as a stop gap before I pull the trigger on an M6 one. Was not easy and I messed it up a bit however from a distance it looks so much better than the original grey colour. View post on imgur.com One problem after reviewing the picture is I am in desperate need of spacers !!!
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04-06-2019, 08:14 PM	#249
Keysersoze819 Private First Class 28 Rep 167 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Painted calipers G2 Attached Images
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04-07-2019, 11:37 AM	#252
migsy New Member 10 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 650i gran coupe Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: London iTrader: (0)	New wrap, various performance upgrades: Stage 2 Catless DP Custom build x pipe and front pipe Capristo exhaust KW v3 coil overs Hybrid turbos Attached Images
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04-07-2019, 11:43 AM	#253
migsy New Member 10 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 650i gran coupe Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Pics Satin charcoal grey Attached Images
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Roccaas Mid life crisis 28 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2012 650i Convertible F12 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: SE Jawja iTrader: (0) Garage List 1963 Chevrolet Impala [0.00] 2012 BMW 650i Conve ... [0.00]	I put caliper covers on. MGP, matte black with gloss black letters and the 3 horizontal lines. While the wheels were off, I washed, scrubbed, clay bar’d and waxed the wheels. Much easier to wipe or wash off the road grit.
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04-10-2019, 04:57 PM	#262
MARKPRIOR Captain 156 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2017 M6 GC Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	Big fan of the wheel trim, do you mind sharing the cost of this, as my wheel is to looking a bit naff at 38k
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