[G30M]

Also I like the idea that my 3 series could be mistaken for an M5!

[TEGRITY]

Amazing write up OP! Amazing builds too!

[F15X]

Gotta guess Hugh's detailing did the PPF and coaling on the chalk I believe. That car was stunning under the lights

[josec70]

Originally Posted by F15X

Gotta guess Hugh's detailing did the PPF and coaling on the chalk I believe. That car was stunning under the lights

Yes, Hugh's did the PPF and Ceramic.

Best in Miami hands down.

[Luminor513]

Great write up! Incredible rides!

[antzcrashing]

Epic.

[EL Jeffe 5]

This is great two dudes hanging out loving cars
Awesome

[mjr24]

Good stuff, guys.....you guys have done your M5's the way a M5 should be done. I love those off white/gray colors instead of the same old stuff....

[Game]

The LCI M5 might be the best looking BMW being produced right now.

Well done guys.

[RoGo330i]

Originally Posted by Namelss

Great stuff, Chris. Both you and Jose have been super cool and helpful in my BMW journey thus far, my first.

Very grateful that this community exists.

Same for me too, Namelss! First time BMW 3 Series owner since January. I have learned so much from this Forum: from ditching the run flat tires in my spec, to enjoying reading Chris's great tribute to his friendship with Jose and their fabulous greys!
Much appreciation for sharing with us!🎉🎉

[cna90]

Both look stunning. Great write up.
Thanks for the new wallpapers 😂😂

[TEGRITY]

Originally Posted by cna90

Both look stunning. Great write up.
Thanks for the new wallpapers 😂😂

That first pic is a marvel! Why not?

Chalk reflects more light and that added that extra blue on the FG headlights. If not, that stance would have been perfect.

[G30M]

Originally Posted by Game

The LCI M5 might be the best looking BMW being produced right now.

Well done guys.

probably ever, the way things are going

[FSHNGRY]

Originally Posted by bobkalka

Speechless. Just gorgeous x 2.

Thank you!

Originally Posted by TheFactor

Amazing write up and cars !!
Thank you for sharing all👍🏻👊🏻
Very inspiring in many ways.

I appreciate the words! It all started here!

Originally Posted by 23109VC

Wow. Just wow. Both cars are awesome. It is very cool that the two of you met up - far too often we just exchange info online with another anonymous avatar…but putting a real name and in this case - a handshake - to the face is great!

Enjoy those cars - they look incredible.

We made it happen without ending up an episode of dateline lol
Thank you! Truly was awesome.

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

love it! sick cars and pics

High praise

Originally Posted by DimM3

Incredible!

Greeks have good taste hah

Yasou megale!

Originally Posted by TEGRITY

Amazing write up OP! Amazing builds too!

Thank you for taking the time to read! I appreciate it!

Originally Posted by Luminor513

Great write up! Incredible rides!

Thank you!! I mean it!

Originally Posted by antzcrashing

Epic.

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

This is great two dudes hanging out loving cars
Awesome

Just 2 dudes and cars - as simple as life could be

Originally Posted by mjr24

Good stuff, guys.....you guys have done your M5's the way a M5 should be done. I love those off white/gray colors instead of the same old stuff....

Thank you! Just following the gut instinct! Much appreciated

Originally Posted by Game

The LCI M5 might be the best looking BMW being produced right now.

Well done guys.

Couldn't agree more - Thank you, kindly!

Originally Posted by RoGo330i

Same for me too, Namelss! First time BMW 3 Series owner since January. I have learned so much from this Forum: from ditching the run flat tires in my spec, to enjoying reading Chris's great tribute to his friendship with Jose and their fabulous greys!
Much appreciation for sharing with us!🎉🎉

Thank you! Much appreciated. My first BMW was an E46 330iZHP

Absolutely loved that car. The spirit of that car; the reason why I fell in love with BMW as a whole, and aspired to own M cars, still lives on in the F90. Just FAR more refined and WAY beefier.

Welcome to the BMW club. I started here, with my 330. You're next!

Originally Posted by cna90

Both look stunning. Great write up.
Thanks for the new wallpapers 😂😂

Thank you! lol I have them on rotation myself

Originally Posted by TEGRITY

That first pic is a marvel! Why not?

Chalk reflects more light and that added that extra blue on the FG headlights. If not, that stance would have been perfect.

Originally Posted by G80M4

probably ever, the way things are going

Change isn't always bad. We must all learn to adapt, or we sink.

But yes, the F90 LCi is a God D winner

[Mtr3sto]

A couple of clean M5. Love them!

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by FSHNGRY

One of my favorite territories that comes with owning, modding, and detailing your own car - are the relationships you build with people you probably wouldn’t have ever chosen out of a line up to be your friend, much less someone you share such a passion, like modding M5’s with.

Enthusiasts, introducing ourselves to one another not by our God given names we’ve penned over and over again throughout our lives, but instead by a username and a photo of our car. And somehow, from this common interest, online meeting place, we stem friendships, business relationships, and for some of us, probably even a restraining order or having your name blacklisted.

When I placed my order for my Individual build F90, I asked a few dozen questions, peppered all throughout the various pages and sections of this forum. There was one member though, , Jose, aka, josec70 who was always super helpful in answering a lot of my questions, and who was kind enough to even speak over the phone. I specifically remember a night in December of 2020, when Jose and I were on the phone for about an hour as I paced back and forth asking questions about his build and mods, and his opinions, trying to piece together my own plan on how to begin my F90 project.

Little did we both know, we would spend the better part of the next 2 years exchanging pictures and information on the mod process of my Fashion Grey F90, and Jose would give me updates on his Chalk F90 and when it was slotted for production. We both always joked about how we should get the two cars together for a “Grey Cousins” photoshoot when we both felt ready to show off.

I almost forgot about Jose there for a good while - as he fell victim to the “RAM Recall issue” which delayed his delivery by 3 months, after his initial production time was almost double what was initially promised. I would always be in awe at Jose’s patience and “its all good” vibes. Whereas I would’ve had to double my therapist visits to discuss my coping skills or lack there of, Jose never flinched, he kept the end result in his sights.

The day came when both cars were “done” or as we like to think, acceptable enough to hire a photographer to further fuel our car addiction….

I flew down I-95 on what seemed like a perfect Sunday afternoon in South Florida. A solid 40 mile hike each way down to the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. My destination was incoming and the route was ending on my CarPlay apple maps - I glanced to my right right and saw a Greyish Sedan sitting under the shadows of the Miami metro rail, glowing from one of the most thoroughly done Ceramic / PPF jobs I’ve seen. A few blips to downshift and slow down to finally meet this mystery man, hiding behind the “Jose M5” contact in my phone that I’ve spent all this of time communicating with over the last 2 years…

The moment came when Fashion Grey and Chalk white “ met “ each other and it was nothing short of what I expected. Jose’s car was gorgeous. A stunning car - stance perfectly dialed in, dressed in a PPF’ed Chalk White Individual paint, oozing that custom BMW vibe. His 789M wheels properly repainted in gloss black - highlighting the ‘no expense spared’ optioned CCB’s from BMW. I couldn’t get over how removing the polish hues from the wheel gave such a heightened appearance to the details and beauty of this $10k option.
Jose certainly is no stranger to modding M5’s, this being his 6th canvas to leave his impressions on.
I will admit, that was the moment when the intimidation cloud began to move over, when I learned that not only did he currently have a nicely modded F90 in his driveway, but he had 4 OTHER M5’s ranging back to the mighty E60, and his latest rendition, the Chalk White LCI, on order.

Like his F90 - Jose himself is a presence. Standing at what I would guess is 6’4 (over my 6 ft build), and shoulders evidently not skipped in the gym. His handshake was bone crushing, and for someone who likes to be sure to leave his impression in his handshake, I felt the need to say “HOLY F*** MAN WHAT A HANDSHAKE” after we met. It was not painful, but very present, making you very aware he was in front of you. It was subtle reminder “Oye, mira - We are here - Look at me - lets have fun. But don’t F*** this up” type feel LOL (I mean that in the most respectful way possible!) He was calm and cool- but someone who’s body language and aura say “do yourself a favor papi, and don’t make me upset”

We both inspected each others builds in great detail, discussing our thoughts and experiences, and complimenting the differences. We kept laughing to ourselves in disbelief that we finally got together and made it happen.

After spending a few hours terrorizing Coral Gables, with none other than GRIZZLY (Instagram:@grizzly_media) behind the lenses, I felt that I had just partaken in a “once in a lifetime” experience as a BMW owner. (Before I continue: EXTRA SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO GRIZZLY, A FEARLESS, VERY LARGE MAN WHO WILL STAND UP ON ANY SURFACE, REGARDLESS OF HOW DANGEROUS IT IS, TO GET THE SHOT YOU ARE AFTER, AND HE GIVES GREAT HUGS) To think that Jose and I are a 30 minute drive apart, both have a “grey” themed OEM+ M5’s, both individual builds of what is considered the last great M5, and both cleaned up and modded to the acceptable standards worth showcasing, needless to say, I drove home with gratitude, and thanking God for the journey thus far in life, as well as my BMW life. Truly a blessing to enjoy such fine machines such as these, and with such down to earth, cool people who share your passion and craze.

The age difference between us (almost 20 yrs) was not at all apparent the entire day, not once did Jose try to stand on my shoulders with his age advantage and make me feel “lesser” than, like some car owners make those younger than themselves feel- and that’s the beautiful thing about this community, and good people still existing in the world. Best of luck to Jose on his new addition to his long list of legends! Hopefully he crosses the 200 mile mark on his odo by the time this thread has hit forums! Lol for real - go drive that thing man!

And now…. The face off

2022 Individual Chalk White F90 M5 Competition
&
2021 Individual Fashion Grey F90 M5 Competition
University of Miami, FL / Coral Cables
April 2022

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Pics taken around Coral Gables (LeJeune Road) and Miami International airport

[FSociety]

Great looking cars!

[916_M5]

Oh my... this is ABSOLUTELY EPIC!!!!!

[tedesco_sc]

[QUOTE=FSHNGRY;28920779]For those of you who wanted some additional pics!


I love those gritty, urban, background settings with these amazing cars. I'm already scouting some spots for when I get my 540i in a few months.