Bimmerpost…
Dropping in for an overdue update on my F90. Currently on my last night of vacation, and I was overjoyed with the update to my Dropbox that the photos of my F90 M5 are here, I couldn’t wait to share…
I’ve finally put the “
2.0” finishing touches on. Funny how you
ALWAYS find something extra to add, right at the very end of it all, before you can say “I’m done.” I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to not only order and build my F90, but now also being able to detail every touch the way I always envisioned. Its humbling, and truly a dream come true.
With the help of
Ryan and
Cat at
@IND, @
AzaAutoWheel, @
Eurowerks, and The man behind the camera lenses,
Photographer @Grizzly_lenz, I’ve been able to bring my vision to life.
Below, are the current updates and mods that I’ve wanted to showcase, along with the way I ordered my F90. My thoughts and comments below.
This round of mods consisted of:
• Eventuri Intake System & “V” trunk badge
• Custom Steering wheel by AzaAutowheel
• Fashion Grey | Gloss Black “M5” Trunk badge
• Fashion Grey | Gloss Black Engine caps/covers
• M Performance Front Splitter
• 3D Design Paddles (+/- painted)
• 3D Design Key fobs (white and black)
FSHNGRY F90 M5 COMPETITION BUILD SHEET
CURRENT MILEAGE:
• 4148
EXTERIOR:
• Individual Fashion Grey
INTERIOR:
• Full Tartufo
TRIM:
• Piano black trim
PACKAGES:
• Executive Package
• Competition Package
• Drivers Assistance Package Plus
OPTIONS:
• Bowers & Wilkins
• CCB’s
• 20” Y Spoke wheels Style: 789M
•
M PERFORMANCE PARTS:
• Titanium Exhaust
• Side vents
• Side blades
• Pro spoiler
• Diffuser
• Mirrors
• Gas Cap
• Floor Matts
SUSPENSION & TIRES:
• Michelin 285/35/20 & 295/35/20
• Macht Schnell 15mm (front)
• Future Classic 12mm (rear)
• KW H.A.S. kit
IND:
• Gloss black roundels (hood and trunk)
• Floating wheel caps
• Fashion Grey M5 badge V.2 (v1: all fashion grey | v2: fashion grey/ blk edges)
• Fashion Grey plate frame
• Fashion Grey “IND” Key chain
• Fashion Grey Coolant cap
• Fashion Grey Oil cap
• Fashion Grey Expansion tank cap
• Custom painted Engine cover (Gloss Black and Fashion Grey)
• M Performance Alcantara key fob
• Eventuri Intake System
• Eventuri “V” trunk badge
• 3D design Brushed aluminum paddles “+/- “painted Gloss Black
• 3D Design Black and White key fob covers
• M Performance Front Splitters
Steering Wheel:
• Custom built by “AZA Auto Wheels”
• Grey Alcantara stripe at 12 o’clock
• Black Alcantara sides
• Black Leather: Top & bottom
• Alcantara / Piano Black trim
• Flat bottom design
• Thickness = 2cm thicker than stock
BIMMERCODE:
• OBD Link CX
MISC:.
Valentine 1 Gen. 2
Hardwired
TINT:
15% ceramic tint
Sides and Rear
50% ceramic tint
windshield
My .02 cents….
MP EXHAUST
Noticeably and significantly louder. As everyone before me has promised would happen, and boom. It’s like you flipped a switch.
Everything. The startup. The warmup. The downshift. The whine the V8 makes as your slowing down. The WOT acceleration resembles a war cry. The pops and burbles. I picked up the first person I ever pick up in any of my new cars, right after I had the intake installed, and all he kept saying was “HOLY SH** THIS THING IS WAY LOUDER”
The “POP-POP-POP-POP” 95% of the time sounds great. But when you realize that it is the SAME sound, every time, you feel that it is less organic and really all computer generated, which can be a tad annoying. I also really dislike that when downshifting from high RPM, you don’t get a WOW downshift scream that slowly descends through the RPM range. That, I do miss.
KW H.A.S. KIT:
I love how now that the suspension has settled, and the alignment, balance, driving time, all accounted for, the ride height and overall ride quality have come to character. A stiff ride and tremendous driver feedback with this kit. I still hear that clanking sound coming from what sounds like, the rear right spring and shock mechanism, I THINK, but not anything that would send me looking elsewhere.
I always feel super confident when ordering and installing a KW kit. Might be too low for some, but for me, it’s perfect, and the exact stance I was looking to achieve. Very aggressive stance, especially when grouped with 15mm/12mm spacers and Michelins. Wheel gaps are an eye sore, at least I think so. I would say I drive alone in my cars 99% of the time I’m behind the wheel- so I prefer the road to speak to me. I have noticed that when I have 3-4 adults in the car (myself included) and I catch a dip in the road, I will experience minor rubbing in the rear.
The one thing I will say is that I will be ordering the “Dinan Tension kit”. It seems to be the missing link, no pun intended, to holding down all 4 corners of this thing, its eye opening how the power in this car has. I find that I’m really has changing the way I’ve built my cars in the past. I hate to say it, but I just STILL don’t feel that confidence, and fire eye mentality, when accelerating/braking hard in this thing. The rear end wants to dance, and I don’t even f*** with RWD, at all. I’ll report back with that when I do it.
I Absolutely adore….
-The “let me teach you a lesson” balls it delivers when anyone attempts to pass you, or ride your ass lol The M5 has a long history of being one of the ultimate super sedans on the market. And for a very brief moment that someone wants to show off, they are reminded that they just don’t have what it takes.
-Thank you, BMW and M Division, for adding REMOTE START to the key fob functions. For the love of God, Thank you.
CARPLAY:
I’ve grown to love it. Great that settings and notifications remain the same as you prefer on your phone, or also settings for when a passenger is in the car. Super easy to use and navigate.
*Minor details. Does not change my opinion on the car at all, just things that annoy me…
-Abrupt “P” if opening door, while rolling. I’ve had the habit at times while in reverse, to open my door and peak out while inching back. NOT do-able with the F90’s 8 spd Auto. In fact- if you open the door and still rolling, you’ll rattle the fillings out of your teeth...
A/C:
the center of the windshield almost always has a condensation spot in the shape of a circle. Occurs mostly when I turn on the A/C at night and let the car run for a few minutes. I know South Florida humidity and the rainy season we are in now don’t bode well to avoid this. But I find it is significantly worse on this car than any other BMW. My A/c is not at auto, lowest settings, MAYBE the second level. 65 Degrees is the setting. How do I make this stop?! It’s gotten to be a pain.
REAR SIDE SUNSHADES:
I do wish these were on a button. I leave them up, mostly because of South Florida Heat and UV exposure, but when I want to put all 4 windows down I either need to put the car in park, unbuckle and use the arm rest as leverage to reach and unclip both sides carefully, not wanting them to slap down. Should’ve been connected to the rear sunshade button.
-EMERGENCY BRAKING/DRIVERS ASSISTANCE??
I’ve unfortunately experienced this for a second time, the most recent being a few days ago.
My F90 is lowered with KW H.A.S Kit, NOT lowest setting, but I’m sure it’s close. I was caught in the daily 4pm hurricane like rainstorm we experience here in South Florida this time of year. I was at a red light, and once green, began to ease forward, the dash lit up BRIGHT RED as if I had looked away from the screened gauges in traffic. The car then comes to a halt and all I could do was look at my rear view and go “PLEASE GOD DON’T DO THIS, PLEASE GOD DON’T DO THIS”
Has anyone else experienced their car just halting as if it were trying to avoid a collision?
2.0 UPDATES / IMPRESSIONS
EVENTURI INTAKE:
Initially when I explored the intake options with my F82, I was stunned at how much the price of intake systems have skyrocketed since I had last shopped for one. It just didn’t strike me as “necessary” during that time. I did add each piece of carbon fiber to that car incrementally. So, I guess that helped.
This time around, I ordered my F90 with all the M Performance carbon fiber bits. So naturally, after the first month of ownership, I grew bored and wanted to begin my personal touches to set my car apart from others, and top keep me busy. I called IND and inquired about the Eventuri kit available for the F90.
Ryan, you hit it right on the head my guy. I remember our conversation went like this” Me: how does it sound in like low RPM “normal” driving? “Ryan: OH MAN THE GROWL IS JUST WAY MORE INTENSE” I cut him off and said “sold”
HOLY. WOW. The spooling, faint whistling, inhaling sound mixture you hear as the turbo spools is just intoxicating. At higher RPM, midway through the power band as you step on it for quick pulls, you hear the “STi” whiffle sound, but at very deep grunt like version of it. The way a proper German V8 should announce it’s incoming.
The growl and V8 induction sound from within the cabin make you forget you have active sound, it’s so organic. Popping the hood is a plus, with the dual massive carbon fiber horns with trays that extend down into the back side of the grille.
The Eventuri Badge and serial number give it that stamp of authenticity to solidify that absolutely no expense was spared on the respiratory health of this almighty F90. I thought the “V” logo that company has available through IND was neat- so I ordered one to see how it looks. I’m sure it will be one of those pieces that won’t be on the car very long, but for now, I dig it.
AZA AUTO WHEEL CUSTOM FLAT BOTTOM STEERING WHEEL
I stumbled across “AZA Auto Wheel” on Instagram: @azaautowheel
They had a sponsored ad which featured an Aragon brown and Black F90 M5 steering wheel. I was hooked immediately and started with my questions. After about a week of going back and forth about colors, materials, shapes and functions, I placed my order. The only issue I had with the whole process was how long it took to fabricate and ship my new wheel. Solely an issue with my patience level- nothing to do with the company itself. They hit the nail on the head. All factory functions retained, even with DAPP. Heat, buttons, the works- not a single beat skipped. Considering the wheel was shipped from Europe, the box arrived FLAWLESS. Plenty of padding and protection inside the box to help with any sort of shock or shipping damage that could’ve happened along the way. A beautiful wheel cover (stitched and with drawstring) as well as a leather card holder wallet that was included in the box. I was VERY pleased with the response time to any question or comment I needed to make. We’re talking MINUTES.
3D DESIGN CUSTOM PADDLES:
• Honestly, this is the type of paddle that this car should’ve come with. I noticed that you can’t reach them easily if using your right hand to text, talk on the phone, and need your left hand to upshift. Tremendous built quality. Ryan at IND decided to give it that extra touch by suggesting the + / - be painted in gloss black, to match the Piano trim. Perfectly executed.
IND PAINTED M5 TRUNK BADGE 2.0:
• My first “M5” trunk badge was painted entirely in Fashion Grey. I felt that it would get lost in the trunk of the car (fashion grey is flat, no metallic whatsoever).
• Ryan to the rescue again- The face of this badge to be Fashion Grey, with the edges in Gloss black. So minor of a detail, but such a difference it makes
IND PAINTED ENGINE PIECES *GLOSS BLACK | FASHION GREY:
• The proper finishing touches. I wish the “center” piece that is available to the carbon fiber cap package was available to buy a la carte. I will probably send my stock pieces in to be painted in the opposite these. The black is gorgeous but gets lost given its placement.
M-PERFORMANCE SPLITTER:
• I was skeptical about a splitter on an M5, I won’t deny that. Everyone who has since seen it has admired and commented on how incredible a “small or minor” piece like that really brings the whole look together perfectly. Little do they know, the second most expensive M part available lol. The front bumper of the F90 now finally looks complete and proportionate flow and shape to the rest of the car. It was like a body builder, with massive shoulders and quads, but a tiny head and jaw line. The front bumper of the F90 looks beautiful if the whole car is stock, but when you lower it, put spacers, and all the other carbon fiber pieces from the catalog on the rest of the car, the front looks awkward when not “touched up”
• I absolutely love it. By NO means considered cheap, but the build quality, matching carbon fiber weave, and FITMENT make it worth every penny.
All in all, I’d say that I’m very pleased with how the build came together. I’m looking forward to enjoying it now, and not sit on my phone, refreshing tracking information for incoming parts lol
Enjoy the pics,
FSHNGRY
(Formally known as “BRCHP”)
