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

[Vorpel]

Originally Posted by E92TTCoupe

Not a damn thing but clean lol debating what mods to do. Maybe rims and a drop? But these NYC streets are harsh.

Beautiful car! Is that vermillion red leather? Don't see many of those...

[E92TTCoupe]

Originally Posted by Vorpel

Beautiful car! Is that vermillion red leather? Don't see many of those...

Thank you sir. Yes it is actually..

[rexpontius]

I replaced the VTG (xDrive transfer case) oil today.
Pretty straightforward, but requires a good oil sucker :-) since there is no drain plug.

[thebmw]

Originally Posted by rexpontius

I replaced the VTG (xDrive transfer case) oil today.
Pretty straightforward, but requires a good oil sucker :-) since there is no drain plug.

How many miles did you have on the car? Any signs to change it or prophylactic? What is the cost to do it yourself vs the shop or a dealer?

[rexpontius]

The car has about 100k miles.
No real issues, only a warning in ISTA/D that the oil should be changed at 150.000kms. So that what I did :-)

Used original BMW DTF1 oil. About half a litre went in.

[MARKPRIOR]

Ordered these today

https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/body-...up%C3%A9-mpack

[Luftpost]

Cleaned it up, tinted the windows (35% all around) and went to work.

L.

[DE4NO]

Originally Posted by MARKPRIOR

Ordered these today

https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/body-...up%C3%A9-mpack

Shame they only do them of the GC because I would of got a set myself too.

[MARKPRIOR]

Originally Posted by DE4NO

Shame they only do them of the GC because I would of got a set myself too.

maybe worth pinging them, must be loads of coupes want these

[MARKPRIOR]

Originally Posted by Luftpost

Cleaned it up, tinted the windows (35% all around) and went to work.

L.

nice...

[E92TTCoupe]

Originally Posted by MARKPRIOR

Ordered these today

https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/body-...up%C3%A9-mpack

Keep us posted about fitment issues if any

[MARKPRIOR]

Originally Posted by E92TTCoupe

Keep us posted about fitment issues if any

will do, the splitter was pretty faultless and expect the same from these, will post pics etc..

trying to fit them saturday if i can find a couple hours

[sixfiftyay]

Originally Posted by MARKPRIOR

will do, the splitter was pretty faultless and expect the same from these, will post pics etc..

trying to fit them saturday if i can find a couple hours

if they fit, i think i'll be ordering the side skirts and rear pieces. very reasonable pricing.

[Dasein]

Originally Posted by Giggs11

Installed over the weekend

Julien Grey called, wants his floormats back~~~

[Dasein]

Originally Posted by MARKPRIOR

nice...

Lear needs that shiny trim blacked out, haha...and those character stripes might look good on the 6! And apologies if it isn't a Lear...that used to be a generic term...

If I may, I think painted front reflectors would look legen-dary on that car..

[Dasein]

Originally Posted by CokeWhite

Brakes , grille , spoiler , chrome delete , tint , roof wrap , side mirror wrap ,

I've not been much with the white fad, but THAT is sharp- nice job selecting constrasting parts, I like the black 'eybrows' in the lower grill, well done!

Added pic in deference to thread rules- not actual of mine, but representative of what I've been sorting last couple days
actually had to go back and delete pic..more to follow

[CokeWhite]

Originally Posted by Dasein

I've not been much with the white fad, but THAT is sharp- nice job selecting constrasting parts, I like the black 'eybrows' in the lower grill, well done!

Added pic in deference to thread rules- not actual of mine, but representative of what I've been sorting last couple days
actually had to go back and delete pic..more to follow

Thanks bro

[CokeWhite]

Wanted to add a lil color

[Luftpost]

Originally Posted by Dasein

Lear needs that shiny trim blacked out, haha...and those character stripes might look good on the 6! And apologies if it isn't a Lear...that used to be a generic term...

If I may, I think painted front reflectors would look legen-dary on that car..

Yes, you are correct. “Lear” is like “Kleenex”. This a Gulfstream 650, though the chances of blacking anything out are nil. I fly it, otherwise it’s hands off for me.

The 650i is still very new to me so I am slow to make any changes yet. Completely different than my other BMW’s, but am enjoying it tremendously.

L.

[DE4NO]

Originally Posted by MARKPRIOR

maybe worth pinging them, must be loads of coupes want these

I did last year when I bought my front splitter. They said they have no plans to make/supply these for the coupe. Annoying!

[NorthCountryGuy]

One of my center arm rest door buttons was beginning to peel on top.
I found this very irksome. (Sorry no before pics)
First, removed the closure cover. Then each button on the armrest fastener pops off. I did hold my breath on this, but I figured if the snap arm breaks adhesive would do.
Once buttons off, using a razor I peeled off silver layer. I opted to do both for the symmetry of the optics. Then sanded down with 180 grit. I wanted to leave it matte appearing as sheen smooth was impossible. Sprayed it with some silver metallic and softly wiped. The roughened white plastic underneath was porous like and held the silver spray. Let dry for 2 coats. I thought it came out pretty good.

[hugo_nz]

Originally Posted by NorthCountryGuy

One of my center arm rest door buttons was beginning to peel on top.
I found this very irksome. (Sorry no before pics)
First, removed the closure cover. Then each button on the armrest fastener pops off. I did hold my breath on this, but I figured if the snap arm breaks adhesive would do.
Once buttons off, using a razor I peeled off silver layer. I opted to do both for the symmetry of the optics. Then sanded down with 180 grit. I wanted to leave it matte appearing as sheen smooth was impossible. Sprayed it with some silver metallic and softly wiped. The roughened white plastic underneath was porous like and held the silver spray. Let dry for 2 coats. I thought it came out pretty good.

Good job. I had button peeling issues on my E64 6-series too (steering wheel mostly) that I fixed with plastidip. Nowadays though I would prefer to just replace them. The center console button mechanism is 51169240213 and can be had for $75 on ebay, just fyi.