East Coast F10!

SkiingMonkey · 07-03-2011, 12:53 PM

So I finally got through my OCD routine with cleaning the car. I told the dealer not to touch the paint, the seats, or anything else in the car. No front plate drilling, nadda! Specs on my car:

Dark Graphite II (Sophisto Gray II)
Cinnamon Brown interior (looks amazing in person, loved it)
Premium I & II
M Sport
Sport Auto Tran
BMW Apps
Split Seats
6NR (Phone integration)
Cold Weather Package
...might be missing something here, I'll double check later

So after 6-7 long hours last night of prep work she's DONE. I was going to take pics today but it rained so I'll make the debut tomorrow probably. So for now.....

I'll use this to keep track of my mods as well, the list of what I have in my possession, on order, or installed is as follows:
20" F14's (Courtesy of IE92) on Hankook Ventus Evo's (285/30 R 255/30 F)
ACS springs
Paint Matched front reflectors
Paint matched rear reflectors
Lamin-X "tint" headlight and fog film
Lamin-X "gunsmoke" taillight film.
35% all the way around (3M film)
Debadged boot
Tow-hook License plate holder (I already got one ticket in my car, trying to keep it to a minimum when I'm just rolling around).

Todo:
Brembo BBK (Front only for now, order these within the next few weeks)
Arkym rear diffuser (paint matched)

The paint is a bitch to keep clean, I carry a microfiber pack in the car to remove finger prints (maybe just OCD) and I don't let the idiots in NJ open up my gas tank I come out, open it, and prop the cap in the little holder and wait till it's done to put it back on. Afraid they'll just drop it and let it hit the fender. That's the price of cheap gas I guess.

Debating:
Rear root spoiler....not sure about this might be tacky.
Exhaust tips, I was set on this until I saw the black 535 m sport tips in person and liked them.

That's all for now, I'll update this as time goes on....super happy with the car

IE92 · 07-03-2011, 02:24 PM

Congratulations on your new F10 M sport! It sounds like you have some great plans for it. I'm really excited to see the pics of version 1.0.

SkiingMonkey · 07-04-2011, 11:14 AM

My stock as a rock photos from the front off my iphone....It's a holiday weekend so I had to drive to my parents place for the evening so some of my polish work was in vain as I had a bug spot or two after arriving but since these are crummy cellphone pics anyway you'll get the idea. An actual stock photo shoot as a "before" will happen soon enough:

Chinoxblu20 · 07-05-2011, 07:57 AM

Exactly same set up I'm ordering... Did you finance or lease?? I'm from NJ also and shopping around, got a 4k down / 36m-12k miles for $874 month!! Can you share your purchase experience?? Ty!

SkiingMonkey · 07-05-2011, 08:28 AM

It's a lease that I use for my business, hooray for tax credits

Short of any other things going awry with he car it'll be bought out at the end of the term as well.

My sticker price was 66600 and my purchase price was 61500 before nav credit. So I'm hovering right around invoice +/- a few bucks. My money factor was .0018 (not a loyal or whatever rate as it's my first bmw

), that's with a 15k/year limit 56% residual I think. Since I'm apparently a baby in the eyes of BMW financial services I had to put a bit more down, but from my MF and cap cost you can get any payment numbers you need for your particular cash at signing. I know my monthly payment went down like 60 bucks when I picked up the car because the rates were better, I didn't check how much but you can't argue with saving money. I'll update this when I get home and take a look at the paper work.

If you're interested in seeing the combo of exterior + interior let me know and you can take a look. I know it was impossible to find what I wanted at any dealer and I went from Ramsey to Eatontown to find one, but you'll love it.... that much I can promise

SkiingMonkey · 07-06-2011, 07:47 PM

Few more, I suck at taking pictures and it was dark, but the last few photos of it being stock. Everything starts this weekend

Few more http://leopics.imgur.com/535i_home_pics bust mostly the same

SkiingMonkey · 07-19-2011, 12:46 PM

Since I'm not much for waiting to get everything installed before showing it figured I'd post a quick peak at the current state (shitty picture with poor lighting, but you get the idea):

Still waiting for springs, light covering, rear diffuser, and a few other things. I also decided to do something about the fog lights, want to get them LED'd out.

78mao · 07-19-2011, 01:14 PM

clean! looking good!

masti99 · 07-19-2011, 01:32 PM

Keep up the good work

SkiingMonkey · 07-19-2011, 01:33 PM

I have a buddy that volunteered to do a semi-pro (he's a pro photographer, but for people) shoot once it's finished and I'm sure it'll look much nicer than anything my iphone takes heh

IE92 · 07-20-2011, 07:44 PM

Looks great!

RC3 · 07-20-2011, 11:54 PM

So far so good, Monkey.

datbimmerdoe · 07-22-2011, 07:31 PM

clean setup, so far...

IE92 · 07-22-2011, 10:18 PM

SkiingMonkey,

What rear diffuser did you order?

SkiingMonkey · 07-28-2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IE92

SkiingMonkey,

What rear diffuser did you order?

Arkym.... I've got big plans for the F10 now. Lots of stuff on order and stuff coming in from members here heh. Probably going to take a few weeks to get it all up together but it should compete with your SoCal posse hah

-Leo

LACSTER · 07-28-2011, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiingMonkey

Arkym.... I've got big plans for the F10 now. Lots of stuff on order and stuff coming in from members here heh. Probably going to take a few weeks to get it all up together but it should compete with your SoCal posse hah

-Leo

That's awesome seeing the East Coast represent

Can't wait to see what you have planned

Do you plan on lowering the F10?

SkiingMonkey · 07-28-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LACSTER

That's awesome seeing the East Coast represent

Can't wait to see what you have planned

Do you plan on lowering the F10?

ACS springs are reserved and slowly making their way closer apparently. Taking forever though. If the drop isn't enough I'll switch to coilovers, but I don't really like the car "SLAMMED" with the next set of wheels of coming I think 30mm will be just right. I have a vision for what I want and I'll damn well have it.

LACSTER · 07-28-2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiingMonkey

ACS springs are reserved and slowly making their way closer apparently. Taking forever though. If the drop isn't enough I'll switch to coilovers, but I don't really like the car "SLAMMED" with the next set of wheels of coming I think 30mm will be just right. I have a vision for what I want and I'll damn well have it.

A man with a vision

scottz5 · 07-29-2011, 08:07 AM

East coast love!

Pincher · 07-29-2011, 08:39 AM

Looks great! I have Dark Graphite as well. Can I ask where you got your painted reflectors?

SkiingMonkey · 07-29-2011, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knecht

Looks great! I have Dark Graphite as well. Can I ask where you got your painted reflectors?

**********s, they were matched perfectly

Pincher · 07-29-2011, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiingMonkey

**********s, they were matched perfectly

Thanks. I just checked their site and they have every color listed except Dark Graphite. I'll have to give them a call.

07-03-2011, 12:53 PM	#1
SkiingMonkey Private First Class 13 Rep 100 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	East Coast F10! So I finally got through my OCD routine with cleaning the car. I told the dealer not to touch the paint, the seats, or anything else in the car. No front plate drilling, nadda! Specs on my car: Dark Graphite II (Sophisto Gray II) Cinnamon Brown interior (looks amazing in person, loved it) Premium I & II M Sport Sport Auto Tran BMW Apps Split Seats 6NR (Phone integration) Cold Weather Package ...might be missing something here, I'll double check later So after 6-7 long hours last night of prep work she's DONE. I was going to take pics today but it rained so I'll make the debut tomorrow probably. So for now..... I'll use this to keep track of my mods as well, the list of what I have in my possession, on order, or installed is as follows: 20" F14's (Courtesy of IE92) on Hankook Ventus Evo's (285/30 R 255/30 F) ACS springs Paint Matched front reflectors Paint matched rear reflectors Lamin-X "tint" headlight and fog film Lamin-X "gunsmoke" taillight film. 35% all the way around (3M film) Debadged boot Tow-hook License plate holder (I already got one ticket in my car, trying to keep it to a minimum when I'm just rolling around). Todo: Brembo BBK (Front only for now, order these within the next few weeks) Arkym rear diffuser (paint matched) The paint is a bitch to keep clean, I carry a microfiber pack in the car to remove finger prints (maybe just OCD) and I don't let the idiots in NJ open up my gas tank I come out, open it, and prop the cap in the little holder and wait till it's done to put it back on. Afraid they'll just drop it and let it hit the fender. That's the price of cheap gas I guess. Debating: Rear root spoiler....not sure about this might be tacky. Exhaust tips, I was set on this until I saw the black 535 m sport tips in person and liked them. That's all for now, I'll update this as time goes on....super happy with the car
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IE92 Lieutenant 154 Rep 438 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	Congratulations on your new F10 M sport! It sounds like you have some great plans for it. I'm really excited to see the pics of version 1.0.
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SkiingMonkey Private First Class 13 Rep 100 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	My stock as a rock photos from the front off my iphone....It's a holiday weekend so I had to drive to my parents place for the evening so some of my polish work was in vain as I had a bug spot or two after arriving but since these are crummy cellphone pics anyway you'll get the idea. An actual stock photo shoot as a "before" will happen soon enough:
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Chinoxblu20 Private First Class 15 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2014 535xi 'White on White' Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Harrison, NJ iTrader: (0)	Exactly same set up I'm ordering... Did you finance or lease?? I'm from NJ also and shopping around, got a 4k down / 36m-12k miles for $874 month!! Can you share your purchase experience?? Ty!
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SkiingMonkey Private First Class 13 Rep 100 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	It's a lease that I use for my business, hooray for tax credits Short of any other things going awry with he car it'll be bought out at the end of the term as well. My sticker price was 66600 and my purchase price was 61500 before nav credit. So I'm hovering right around invoice +/- a few bucks. My money factor was .0018 (not a loyal or whatever rate as it's my first bmw ), that's with a 15k/year limit 56% residual I think. Since I'm apparently a baby in the eyes of BMW financial services I had to put a bit more down, but from my MF and cap cost you can get any payment numbers you need for your particular cash at signing. I know my monthly payment went down like 60 bucks when I picked up the car because the rates were better, I didn't check how much but you can't argue with saving money. I'll update this when I get home and take a look at the paper work. If you're interested in seeing the combo of exterior + interior let me know and you can take a look. I know it was impossible to find what I wanted at any dealer and I went from Ramsey to Eatontown to find one, but you'll love it.... that much I can promise
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SkiingMonkey Private First Class 13 Rep 100 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Few more, I suck at taking pictures and it was dark, but the last few photos of it being stock. Everything starts this weekend Few more http://leopics.imgur.com/535i_home_pics bust mostly the same
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07-19-2011, 12:46 PM	#7
SkiingMonkey Private First Class 13 Rep 100 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Since I'm not much for waiting to get everything installed before showing it figured I'd post a quick peak at the current state (shitty picture with poor lighting, but you get the idea): Still waiting for springs, light covering, rear diffuser, and a few other things. I also decided to do something about the fog lights, want to get them LED'd out. Last edited by SkiingMonkey; 07-29-2011 at 09:04 AM..
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SkiingMonkey Private First Class 13 Rep 100 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I have a buddy that volunteered to do a semi-pro (he's a pro photographer, but for people) shoot once it's finished and I'm sure it'll look much nicer than anything my iphone takes heh
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