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      09-29-2020, 06:35 PM   #1
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Question M2 CS Modifications - What have you done to your M2 CS?

What have you done or what are you planning to do?

My short list:
PPF
Ceramic coat
Sliplo
CDV delete
SSK maybe?
AA Equal length midpipe maybe?
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On arrival
PPF whole car - done
Window tint - done
Tint amber and red side markers - done
Paint correction - done
Ceramic coating on body, wheels, calipers - done
Track Connect Sensors - done

First few weeks
Coding - done

First couple months
BMS clutch stop - 2 discs - done

First 6mo
SSK - ordered - installed 4/22/21
CDV delete - part in hand - installed 4/22/21

18mo
Akra midpipe and exhaust
Ultimate Clutch Pedal

24mo
Yellow Halos
Carbotech xp12s for track days

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      09-29-2020, 09:29 PM   #3
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On arrival
PPF front bumper and mirrors
Ceramic coating on body, wheels, calipers
Track Connect Sensors

First few weeks
Coding

First couple months
CDV delete

First 6mo
SSK likely
From experience I’d say ppf the whole thing out the gate. Nothing more frustrating than doing the front then start seeing chips elsewhere
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From experience I’d say ppf the whole thing out the gate. Nothing more frustrating than doing the front then start seeing chips elsewhere
If you will track it, ppf all, doors and rear panels. Its like sand blasting the car.
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For what I've bought already:
https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1760803
- M Performance carbon fiber side markers with MS painted center bar
- MS painted front reflectors
- Red and blue painted M1/M2 steering wheel buttons
- Autotecknic carbon fiber outer steering wheel trim
- Weathertech front/rear floor liners (not pictured in above link)


Parts that have been ordered and are on the way:
- PPF/Window Tint/Ceramic Coating/Sliplo already have tentative appt for
- M Performance carbon fiber kidney grille
- Motul 300V 5W-40 for track days
- Titan7 T-S5 19x9.5/10.5 in satin titanium. Sample pic:



Parts that will be coming that I've yet to order:
- Michelin PS4s for the Titan7s
- Carbon fiber/leather steering wheel from XPH
- Carbonio front license plate mount


Parts I'm on the fence about and will decide once I have the car or need more research in:
- UCP Ultimate clutch pedal
- AutoSolutions SSK
- CDV delete
- Oil catch can or air oil separator or some sort
- Rear reflector honeycomb insert
- AK-Motion Vent Data Display
- Catback exhaust... so far, I like the Akrapovic with link pipe one the best but my GOD that's an expensive catback
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I'll be doing full PPF.. since you're in Denver, I'd recommend Denver Auto Shield - they do awesome work.

CDV delete
CF shift knob
Maybe the AA equal length if I don't need to cut anything on the stock system.
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I'll be doing full PPF.. since you're in Denver, I'd recommend Denver Auto Shield - they do awesome work.

CDV delete
CF shift knob
Maybe the AA equal length if I don't need to cut anything on the stock system.
Yep, that's my plan! Going to see if I can get any 2 for 1 love and get the 1M done at the same time. The partial mask on that is yellowing and tired.
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Debating on Full Front end PPF and/or Ceramic Coating.

Local shop does excellent work but doesn't come cheap. Ceramic Coating package includes a paint correction and 2 coats including wheels. Depending on cost, I may only do the PPF.
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Debating on Full Front end PPF and/or Ceramic Coating.

Local shop does excellent work but doesn't come cheap. Ceramic Coating package includes a paint correction and 2 coats including wheels. Depending on cost, I may only do the PPF.
My perception is that I like the look of corrected paint without PPF. My quote to PPF the front clip (hood, fenders, mirrors) quality installer with quality product $1600. That quote was a mistake because all I wanted was the front bumper. Front bumper + mirrors is $600.

Cquartz finest reserve for entire car, glass, wheels (outside+barrels), and calipers. Includes the paint correction $2k. Picked the installer rather than the product. I can't imagine he makes much more than $1000 when product and materials are factored in. I gladly pay $1k to not do that work myself.

I'll be all in for $2600. I'd rather touch up the paint than run PPF. I'm only doing the front bumper because of how easy the bugs come off the ppf.
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Debating on Full Front end PPF and/or Ceramic Coating.

Local shop does excellent work but doesn't come cheap. Ceramic Coating package includes a paint correction and 2 coats including wheels. Depending on cost, I may only do the PPF.
My perception is that I like the look of corrected paint without PPF. My quote to PPF the front clip (hood, fenders, mirrors) quality installer with quality product $2600. That quote was a mistake because all I wanted was the front bumper. Front bumper + mirrors is $600.

Cquartz finest reserve for entire car, glass, wheels (outside+barrels), and calipers. Includes the paint correction $2k. Picked the installer rather than the product. I can't imagine he makes much more than $1000 when product and materials are factored in. I gladly pay $1k to not do that work myself.

I'll be all in for $2600. I'd rather touch up the paint than run PPF. I'm only doing the front bumper because of how easy the bugs come off the ppf.
High end detailer does quality work charges 1500 for ceramic or graphine. 2 coats. All surfaces including wheels barrels and calipers.

I thought it was a great price.

The xpel however was 2100 for full front end (a-pillars and rockers). 695 for bumper and headlights only.

Question for me is that my wife has an x5 45e coming this month as well and that's gonna be 2x the hurt. Maybe just bumper and ceramic on her car
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I left the x5 alone. I just traded in a car for the x5. Was in a small accident before trading it in. I ask the shop to touch up a few nicks in the paint. It turned out fantastic and it was a fancy white pearl paint. I'm going the touch-up route if needed. The ceramic is just an effort to see if I can go longer between washes. Last car was paint correction and wax. Still looked good after almost 3yrs. Was due for another good waxing.
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I left the x5 alone. I just traded in a car for the x5. Was in a small accident before trading it in. I ask the shop to touch up a few nicks in the paint. It turned out fantastic and it was a fancy white pearl paint. I'm going the touch-up route if needed. The ceramic is just an effort to see if I can go longer between washes. Last car was paint correction and wax. Still looked good after almost 3yrs. Was due for another good waxing.
So you did the ceramic on the x5 but no ppf?

Anyway I don't want to get too off topic from cs mods. Things to think about.
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Doing ppf for bumper, hood, front fenders, mirrors and possibly roof and rear quarters. That plus paint correction will set me back about 4100
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High end detailer does quality work charges 1500 for ceramic or graphine. 2 coats. All surfaces including wheels barrels and calipers.

I thought it was a great price.

The xpel however was 2100 for full front end (a-pillars and rockers). 695 for bumper and headlights only.

Question for me is that my wife has an x5 45e coming this month as well and that's gonna be 2x the hurt. Maybe just bumper and ceramic on her car
This stuff is so expensive. I'm planning to do the ceramic coat myself this winter while I can't drive the car. haha. I did my 2018 tacoma myself when I got that. It's not too bad if you're into detailing and all of that. Albeit these are the DIY strength kits so no need to worry about messing it up and doing any damage. I'm going to spend my money on full xpel. I appreciate that some don't like it and prefer not to have it, which would include me but in Colorado it's a necessity, so much sand and rock on the road.
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This stuff is so expensive. I'm planning to do the ceramic coat myself this winter while I can't drive the car. haha. I did my 2018 tacoma myself when I got that. It's not too bad if you're into detailing and all of that. Albeit these are the DIY strength kits so no need to worry about messing it up and doing any damage. I'm going to spend my money on full xpel. I appreciate that some don't like it and prefer not to have it, which would include me but in Colorado it's a necessity, so much sand and rock on the road.
I think it's all preference. Do what makes you feel whole, and don't worry about the forum talk. Everyone has different tolerance for dirt, defects, and detailing. I don't regret the money I spent to paint correct my last car and it was a lease. The great part is we can all report back later with how we feel and help others that will agonize over the same choice.
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I've never PPFed a car before. Doing it this time because of the annoyance I have over the chips and blasting on my F30 after 60k and how bad the E36 I just repainted was. Figured the extra money was worth the shot on the CS and the films look quite good these days.
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Is there a CDV in our cars? I couldn't find any clear confirmation of it nor any DIY for the delete.

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On arrival
PPF front bumper and mirrors
Ceramic coating on body, wheels, calipers
Track Connect Sensors

First few weeks
Coding

First couple months
CDV delete

First 6mo
SSK likely
Dash cam front/rear
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Autoflex! (Ngenco in Europe).

Better alternative ... cheaper than PPF, more protective than ceramic coatings, and looks just like paint.

http://www.autoflexcoatings.com/highgloss
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Is there a CDV in our cars? I couldn't find any clear confirmation of it nor any DIY for the delete.
It's built into the slave cylinder. The E90 slave cylinder is a direct replacement without the restricted orafice.

I can't remember the thread, but try searching for "easy CDV delete method" it should come up.

Here is the E90 part from pelican parts


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Clutch Slave Cylinder(BMW)(m)
Part #: W0133-1833197-WPC
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Is there a CDV in our cars? I couldn't find any clear confirmation of it nor any DIY for the delete.
It's built into the slave cylinder. The E90 slave cylinder is a direct replacement without the restricted orafice.

I can't remember the thread, but try searching for "easy CDV delete method" it should come up.

Here is the E90 part from pelican parts


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Clutch Slave Cylinder(BMW)(m)
Part #: W0133-1833197-WPC
Exactly! I saw the same, maybe this is the thread you're thinking of.


CDV Removal/Replacement "Easier" Option https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1682441
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Awesome, thank you both for the info!!!

I already have the clutch stop, now waiting for the 2k Km service to delete this stupid CDV

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Exactly! I saw the same, maybe this is the thread you're thinking of.


CDV Removal/Replacement "Easier" Option https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1682441
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my intital thoughts on mods...guess I have some time since it'll be a bit until my car is here
painted reflectors
tint
ppf on front and ceramic coating
some extra interior carbon stuff
some sort of adjustable lowering springs
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