smithf80's F97 build thread

smithf80 · 12-14-2019, 08:39 AM

I'm going to be posting a more in-depth article on my blog soon, but for now, here are the basic details.

Unfortunately collection day wasn't very smooth for me, as the car was leaking oil from the factory and required a new cylinder head cover. I spent my first week of ownership in an 8 series loaner. Despite this, the car has been amazing, and I really am loving it so far.

The spec:

X3M Competition
Phytonic Blue
Sakhir Orange
Executive Package
Ventilated Seats

Not really any mods so far, but the car has been protected on the full nose with SunTek PPF, coated with SPS Graphene, and tinted 35% on the front windows with SunTek film. I also installed painted front reflectors (always a must for me)

and now, the pics:

M5 TT · 12-14-2019, 08:49 AM

That's s bit of a pain, all fixed now?. Love the leather. Mine is also red. Really cool

DC X3M40i · 12-14-2019, 09:04 AM

Now you just have to update your user name.. lol
Car looks great!!!!

BrooklynG87 · 12-16-2019, 12:20 PM

Superman! Looks amazing! I hope I see you around!

cfm56d7b · 12-16-2019, 12:22 PM

Glad to learn that early adopter pains are now behind. Having 8 series loaner was a nice experience - no doubt.

The car simply looks great, especially Sakhir Orange interior.

smithf80 · 12-17-2019, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrooklynX3MC

Superman! Looks amazing! I hope I see you around!

Definitely! We should try to get some people together in the summer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Glad to learn that early adopter pains are now behind. Having 8 series loaner was a nice experience - no doubt.

The car simply looks great, especially Sakhir Orange interior.

Thank you!

itsmabs · 12-17-2019, 11:08 PM

I had a similar combo on a m5 years ago, it's beautiful, congrats

Number_9 · 12-18-2019, 09:40 AM

Nice combination

smithf80 · 12-19-2019, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsmabs

I had a similar combo on a m5 years ago, it's beautiful, congrats

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number_9

Nice combination

Thank you!

smithf80 · 12-19-2019, 05:56 AM

Winter mode is activated! I choose to do Pirelli Scorpions in the stock sizes. So far I'm pretty happy with their performance!

BrooklynG87 · 12-19-2019, 10:02 AM

Beautiful! Looks great!

DC X3M40i · 12-19-2019, 10:23 AM

looks awesome...u decided to keep the black wheels?

smithf80 · 12-19-2019, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DC F97

looks awesome...u decided to keep the black wheels?

I have no idea man, sorry I didn't get back to you, I've been working like crazy the past few weeks. We'll talk soon.

DC X3M40i · 12-19-2019, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smithf80

I have no idea man, sorry I didn't get back to you, I've been working like crazy the past few weeks. We'll talk soon.

all good.. dont worry about it. i considered ordering the pirelli's for the 21's but ended up just getting 20's (square) easier to swap.. can just do it myself

happy holidays!

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