ZB M2 Build....

spindiesel · 04-28-2023, 07:46 AM

Strated the build on my 23 M2. Landed my dealers HEA car, and started right away. I run a detail service so requested to take delivery of the car without dealer prep/wash etc. Took the car home and did a full decontamination wash( lots of surface debris) followed by , single step polish, prep and installation of System X Max ceramic on the wheels, calipers and their interior ceramic on the seats, floors and mats. Follow that installed IND painted Reflectors, and Installed my blendmount and hardwired the R8 radar detector for a road trip. The next day I took the car to Titan Motorsports in Rochester NY for a full STEK Dynomatt ppf install. They did a custom cut install. Also wrapped the roof, headlights, and tail lights in Dynoshield ppf. Inside they wrapped the carbon trim in dynoshield and the screen in dynomatt, (highly recommend this, cuts down on glare and fingerprints immensely)
Returned home, washed and installed system X Max ceramic to the entire exterior, also put on EAS spacers, and did the IND yellow LED conversion. Plans going forward involve a full window tint package in the next two weeks, lowering springs, some exhaust work and likely some wheels/tuning. I have front carbon bumper inserts and a rear spoiler to go on too. Love the G87 platform so far.

M2PDX · 04-28-2023, 08:01 AM

Damn .... looks great. Post more pics.

How hard was the iND yellow LED install? What is the process? I already have the two modules, even though I don't have the car .... lol.

JustinHEMI · 04-28-2023, 08:25 AM

Very nice! I also have the R8 and will be "hard wiring" it. What did you use? I intend on using a mirror tap and if that's what you did, would you mind sharing which points you tapped?

Thanks!

spindiesel · 04-28-2023, 10:49 AM

Pics

cmgbk75 · 04-28-2023, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Very nice! I also have the R8 and will be "hard wiring" it. What did you use? I intend on using a mirror tap and if that's what you did, would you mind sharing which points you tapped?

Thanks!

I’m planning to do the same with my Escort Redline. Let me know how it goes as you’ll have your car VERY soon.

spindiesel · 04-28-2023, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Very nice! I also have the R8 and will be "hard wiring" it. What did you use? I intend on using a mirror tap and if that's what you did, would you mind sharing which points you tapped?

Thanks!

Wasn’t bad. I used the red for power and brown for ground if I remember correctly. Easy. 10 min job.

M2Jorge · 04-28-2023, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cmgbk75

I’m planning to do the same with my Escort Redline. Let me know how it goes as you’ll have your car VERY soon.

I have escort redline 360c + escort m2 camera hard wire and on a blendmount currently on my supra, will be putting it on the m2 when it gets delivered

JustinHEMI · 04-28-2023, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by spindiesel

Wasn’t bad. I used the red for power and brown for ground if I remember correctly. Easy. 10 min job.

Thank you sir! My taps are standing by!

RemoWilliams84 · 04-29-2023, 09:45 AM

What spoiler did you purchase?

spindiesel · 04-29-2023, 09:46 AM

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What spoiler did you purchase?

BMW m performance carbon fiber.

Game · 04-29-2023, 11:29 AM

Congrats!

Did you clay the car as well? Still debating whether or not I'll need to do this step for my PPF prep.

LivingInSalt · 04-29-2023, 12:36 PM

Is it just the pics or does the hood not really match the front bumper cover?

Slick1984 · 04-29-2023, 01:15 PM

How much was the full PPF?

Squidget · 04-29-2023, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

Is it just the pics or does the hood not really match the front bumper cover?

There's a slight change of angle across the hood seam. Gives the car another "bulge" which seems to fit the theme. It's not a defect, it's intentional.

In person, it's not really visible unless you are really looking for it and examining reflections. (I've seen the car in ZB in sunlight, and BG under spotlights.)

However, for anyone who is 1. is bothered by that asthetic and 2. can't unsee such things, then I'm sorry. It does exist.

spindiesel · 04-29-2023, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Congrats!

Did you clay the car as well? Still debating whether or not I'll need to do this step for my PPF prep.

Yes. Full clay treatment too

spindiesel · 04-29-2023, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

Is it just the pics or does the hood not really match the front bumper cover?

It’s the angle of the photo. Can’t see it in person

spindiesel · 04-29-2023, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick1984

How much was the full PPF?

Ranges from 5-6500 usually

Game · 04-30-2023, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by spindiesel

Yes. Full clay treatment too

Still use a clay bar or have you progressed to a towel/mitt/glove? I’ve been looking at the rag company “clay scrubbers” which are essentially sponges.

spindiesel · 04-30-2023, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Still use a clay bar or have you progressed to a towel/mitt/glove? I’ve been looking at the rag company “clay scrubbers” which are essentially sponges.

Clay mitt/ towel all day. Do a full car in 15 mins

spindiesel · 05-05-2023, 03:50 PM

More added m performance carbon bits and some 826m wheels on 20x10.5 square fashion.

boostspoon · 05-05-2023, 04:01 PM

Looking fire!!!More pics please!!

JustinHEMI · 05-05-2023, 04:44 PM

Looking great! Nice pair!

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