[Kurator]

Just got DHL notification, that russians are sending me back my ECUs after FEMTO unlock!

[Kurator]

Custom tune request has been sent to UTKNOA.

[zjldmd]

Your car is beautiful.
Is your rear spoiler the stock M Performance, or did you upgrade that?

[Kurator]

Originally Posted by zjldmd

Your car is beautiful.
Is your rear spoiler the stock M Performance, or did you upgrade that?

It came with a car...

[Kmmitchct]

Originally Posted by Kurator

Starting this thread to keep track of my mods and to gain or share the knowledge.
Dealership just completed my break-in service. Time to teach this car to fly...

Following mods installed:

• Vinyl film on the taillights

• PPF film on the headlights

• XPEL ceramic window tints (5% rear / 20% sides / 45% windshield)

• Full car XPEL Stealth PPF film

• Ceramic coating

• Miscellaneous Bimmercode stuff

• Rewired plugs for always-on M8 badges on front seats

• Acexxon rear reflector insert set

• IND painted carbon fiber BMW roundels

• IND painted front reflector set (Frozen Black)

• IND painted license plate frame (Frozen Black)

• Quick access biometric safe for Sig MCX Rattler

• Thinkware U1000 dashcam with radar module (front and back)

• Rodenzo ALP with 6x heads + 2x antennas (2 Rx + 1 Tx heads, front and back)

• HRE P-200 wheels in satin black, specs provided by moonM8 here: https://f92.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1836535
  Wheel offsets: front - 21x10 +16 / rear - 21x11 +23. Michelin PS4S tires: front - 285/30ZR-21 / rear - 295/30ZR-21

Audio upgrades so far:

• Audiotec Fischer Conductor integrated with Rodenso ALP display

• All B&W factory speakers connected to Helix V Twelve DSP Mk2 (12-ch x 120w)

• Removed under-seat subs and disabled rear deck speakers

• Sealed dual subwoofer enclosure in the trunk with beauty panels

• 2x 12-inch Adire Audio Brahma Mk 2.5 Rev. A subwoofers (1000w with XBL2 topology)

• Hi-Res Audio BT card installed into Helix V Twelve (provides 24-bit / 48kHz wireless connection via LDAC / AptX HD)

• Fiber optic cable extended from Helix V Twelve to center console, connected to FiiO M11S player (for lossless FLAC files)

• 2x Helix M One X amplifiers for subs (bridged - 2060 watts to both subs)

• Deadening for the trunk + 2x power distribution boxes near the battery

• Sound system is tuned by Devine Concepts

In my opinion, factory installed Bowers & Wilkins tweeters and midrange speakers sound super nice and clean. Instrument separation and tonality are insane.
For comparison, I am rocking KEF LS50 Metas + KF92 Subwoofer in my office, and they sound almost the same, considering the difference in the environments.
Brahma subs are also one of the best SQ subs (to my ears, at least). Very bright and ultra low distortion. They sound much deeper vs Audiofrog GB12 subs on my truck.

Mods that I ordered or pending install:

• Evolution Racewerks catless secondary downpipe

• Eventuri carbon fiber air intake

• Eventuri carbon turbo inlet pipes

• Akrapovic Evolution cat-back exhaust system with carbon fiber tips

• CSF charge-air-cooler set

• RG Sport RGB DRL lights

• Evolution Racewerks hi-flow catted primary downpipe

• KW V4 suspension kit

• Akrapovic rear carbon fiber diffuser (High Gloss)

• Sterckenn carbon fiber front splitter

• The Dinan tension strut ball joint kit

• Dinan suspension link kit

Once BMW dealership installs all of the above, I am planning to send both DMEs to Finland, for FEMTO unlock and Bootmod3 flasher preload.
I am still on the fence regarding which of the BM3 tuning companies to use.

After some research, I narrowed down my list to following choices:

• OrlandoAUTOwerks (tuner from NYC, moved to SWFL)

• Matthew Lambert | Cedar Performance

• hc.performance (hcp.us)

• Utka Noa / utkunoaperformance (UNP)

• Halim Cazimi / HCP.dk

Finally, these are the upgrades I might get in the distant future:

• Azaautowheel custom steering wheel

• Additional sound tuning by Vanguard Automotive (formerly Apicella)

• TTE920+ upgraded turbochargers

• Forged engine build by RK Autowerks

Love the look of the vehicle. The list is impressive but also overwhelming for someone less savvy in this area who will have to rely on either the dealership or find a local shop to assist in the philly area or northeast for after market work. I have a 2025 840 GC in build right now where I have a frozen individual color. As a result I am very interested in the mods you took on as a result of going with the frozen look. Any advice on the must haves?

I am already planning the Full car Xpel stealth PPL film
And of course the tints as I am going with a Deep Grey Frozen individual so dark features.
Where else should I focus for someone who is not a do it yourself type, who wants to keep with the frozen, dark feature theme? thanks for any advice. Much appreciated.

[Kurator]

Originally Posted by Kmmitchct

Love the look of the vehicle. The list is impressive but also overwhelming for someone less savvy in this area who will have to rely on either the dealership or find a local shop to assist in the philly area or northeast for after market work. I have a 2025 840 GC in build right now where I have a frozen individual color. As a result I am very interested in the mods you took on as a result of going with the frozen look. Any advice on the must haves?

I am already planning the Full car Xpel stealth PPL film
And of course the tints as I am going with a Deep Grey Frozen individual so dark features.
Where else should I focus for someone who is not a do it yourself type, who wants to keep with the frozen, dark feature theme? thanks for any advice. Much appreciated.

Just for looks itself focus on Rims, your glass and headlights/taillights.
Akro exhaust + rear diffuser if you can afford one.
The rest just a performance mods, which have diminishing returns.

[ViO]

WoW!!

I hope you planning on keeping her for a very long time!!

The Black rims are nice with the Orange accents. 😊👍

[dogocity]

Originally Posted by Kurator

Nust came back home. Let me look it up for you mate!

Kurator

Good day. Did you ever find the write up to keep the seat lights on at all times?

[M6-Coupe]

Nice upgrade especially the wrap...congratulation.
Just out of curiosity how much this upgrade cost?

[Kurator]

Originally Posted by dogocity

Kurator

Good day. Did you ever find the write up to keep the seat lights on at all times?

Heya. I had it working for about 2 days and then after that computer start throwing shitton of error messages regarding the seatbelt not working. So I changed the cables back to their original position and decided not to play with it anymore.

[Kurator]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

Nice upgrade especially the wrap...congratulation.
Just out of curiosity how much this upgrade cost?

Wrap was 8,500$ for full wrap + full tint (including windshield)

[dogocity]

Originally Posted by Kurator

Heya. I had it working for about 2 days and then after that computer start throwing shitton of error messages regarding the seatbelt not working. So I changed the cables back to their original position and decided not to play with it anymore.

These computers are finicky.

[Kurator]

Originally Posted by dogocity

These computers are finicky.

Yeah not worth the risk.

[drpeters]

Originally Posted by Kurator

I also decided to change my wheels from HRE to Brixton Forged.
So far, I am thinking of these two models...

Did you ever change the wheels? We would love to see a pic!

[Seaford]

Originally Posted by Kurator

Wrap was 8,500$ for full wrap + full tint (including windshield)

[Kurator]

Originally Posted by drpeters

Did you ever change the wheels? We would love to see a pic!

Heya. I have not. Once I asked Brixton to send me photoshopped images on how they will look on my car, they ghosted me lol

[ViO]

Would be nice to see a video of the upgraded sound system! Please! 😊👍

[ShainoF93M8]

Originally Posted by ViO

Would be nice to see a video of the upgraded sound system! Please! 😊👍

Agreed!

[RNemesisN63]

Originally Posted by Seaford

Same. That's ridiculously expensive. Maybe $6k max. Sitting at $5k for mine including ceramic on top.