[f10mike]

Originally Posted by Ickdeep

There is soo much you can do, just depends on what your willing to do. If I was you, I would
1) Get the windows tinted to 20-35%
2) Change the reflectors from the Nasty orange in the front and the red on the black number to OEM color. https://ind-distribution.com/products?categories=153
3) Lower it, I went with springs but another options is coilovers.

Just to get you started

I had my windows at 20% all around but I had to replace it because I could not get it passed for inspection. I just had the windows tinted to my states legal limit (35%). Hard to tell in the pictures.

Reflectors is a good idea!

Being that I have 20'' wheels, how far could I lower it without rubbing?

[Ickdeep]

Originally Posted by f10mike

I had my windows at 20% all around but I had to replace it because I could not get it passed for inspection. I just had the windows tinted to my states legal limit (35%). Hard to tell in the pictures.

Reflectors is a good idea!

Being that I have 20'' wheels, how far could I lower it without rubbing?

Well with springs its static and I know plenty of F10 that have 20" and are on springs and have no issue. With Coilovers, you can adjust it to where you want it exactly. I'd recommend the springs first, its like 1/4 of the price and for basically the same look.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by f10mike

Just need to black out the window trim... not sure what else to do! Suggestions?

i used the ShadowLineTrim kit on mine. Here's the link:
http://www.shadowlinetrim.com/


i also used the left over pieces to blackout the door handle trim, fender marker and front reflector

Originally Posted by f10mike

I had my windows at 20% all around but I had to replace it because I could not get it passed for inspection. I just had the windows tinted to my states legal limit (35%). Hard to tell in the pictures.

Reflectors is a good idea!

Being that I have 20'' wheels, how far could I lower it without rubbing?

here's my 20's on KW Coilovers




and my 21's on the same coilovers



if you have the budget for coilovers i highly recommend it as there's many times that shops won't touch my car because it's too low but with the coilovers it literally takes me 30 min to do all 4 corners if i need to bring her up. i got a really good deal on mine from a forum member who sold his when he bought a M5

[Alimon777]

Finally got to install my rear deck spoiler, matches the front grills nicely.

[f10mike]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i used the ShadowLineTrim kit on mine. Here's the link:
http://www.shadowlinetrim.com/

That looks great! Is it easy to install? I'm not very good with anything vinyl. Granted, I've made attempts. Lol

[f10mike]

Originally Posted by Alimon777

Finally got to install my rear deck spoiler, matches the front grills nicely.

Very nice!

[Alimon777]

Originally Posted by f10mike

Very nice!

Thanks!!

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by f10mike

That looks great! Is it easy to install? I'm not very good with anything vinyl. Granted, I've made attempts. Lol

So easy a caveman can do it

[TJBentley]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i used the ShadowLineTrim kit on mine. Here's the link:
http://www.shadowlinetrim.com/


i also used the left over pieces to blackout the door handle trim, fender marker and front reflector

here's my 20's on KW Coilovers




and my 21's on the same coilovers



if you have the budget for coilovers i highly recommend it as there's many times that shops won't touch my car because it's too low but with the coilovers it literally takes me 30 min to do all 4 corners if i need to bring her up. i got a really good deal on mine from a forum member who sold his when he bought a M5

I tried to black out my window trim and it was a major fail. Had trouble cutting the vinyl along the edge so that u didn't see the chrome underneath. I tried to use your guide in the thread you created but none of the pics show since it's an old thread : I may attempt again or just bring to a shop and spend $300+ which I really don't wanna do. Did you tuck the trim underneath the rubber or cut along it

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by TJBentley

I tried to black out my window trim and it was a major fail. Had trouble cutting the vinyl along the edge so that u didn't see the chrome underneath. I tried to use your guide in the thread you created but none of the pics show since it's an old thread : I may attempt again or just bring to a shop and spend $300+ which I really don't wanna do. Did you tuck the trim underneath the rubber or cut along it

You can try using electrical tape for practice and to see how you like it. It's easy to work and will last a while.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by TJBentley

I tried to black out my window trim and it was a major fail. Had trouble cutting the vinyl along the edge so that u didn't see the chrome underneath. I tried to use your guide in the thread you created but none of the pics show since it's an old thread : I may attempt again or just bring to a shop and spend $300+ which I really don't wanna do. Did you tuck the trim underneath the rubber or cut along it

i cut along the edge. i guess i have steady hands. did you use the vinyl from ShadowTrim because the vinyl was very easy to use.

[TJBentley]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i cut along the edge. i guess i have steady hands. did you use the vinyl from ShadowTrim because the vinyl was very easy to use.

No I bought vivid vinyl from amazon. Maybe I got something bootleg? Did you have to use heat gun at all?

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by TJBentley

No I bought vivid vinyl from amazon. Maybe I got something bootleg? Did you have to use heat gun at all?

I used the Vivid vinyl before and it's not the same as the Shadowtrim. The Shadowtrim vinyl is easy to work over contours without using a heat gun. I've had mine on for over 3 years now and it's still holding pretty good with no color change. The Vivid is a bit more thicker.

[335socal]

I change the top 4 ambient light of my f10 550i. its pretty simple and easy. better than the OEM one. brighter.

[PetePap]

Originally Posted by 335socal

I change the top 4 ambient light of my f10 550i. its pretty simple and easy. better than the OEM one. brighter.

Originally Posted by 335socal

I change the top 4 ambient light of my f10 550i. its pretty simple and easy. better than the OEM one. brighter.

Nice. How easy was it? Do you have instructions?

[335socal]

Originally Posted by PetePap

Nice. How easy was it? Do you have instructions?

If i rate it out of 5 wrench its 2. the struggle is really just removing the door panels and making sure not to break any. Once the panel is removed you have 2 option. keep the original parts attached or just rip it out. What did is just rip it out. lol! make it easier. The LED strip i used (ALITOVE16.4ft Orange LED Flexible Strip Light lamp 3528 SMD 5M 600 LEDs ) bought it from amazon. More than enough to cover all four doors. Just had to solder wires so i can after the first cut of the LED strip. total cost is just less than $30.

[JoCur]

New to the site. First post.
Bought my 2015 535i m sport last weekend. Installed the new grills today. Thanks to the walkthrough on this site posted by LACSTER, it took 10-15 minutes start to finish. Now I'm trying to decide what's next...???

[thienngtk]

Installed new M steering wheel with paddle shift & carbon fiber trim

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by JoCur

New to the site. First post.
Bought my 2015 535i m sport last weekend. Installed the new grills today. Thanks to the walkthrough on this site posted by LACSTER, it took 10-15 minutes start to finish. Now I'm trying to decide what's next...???

so much better right?! welcome and let the modding begin which really never ends if you're on here

Originally Posted by thienngtk

Installed new M steering wheel with paddle shift & carbon fiber trim

that turned out AWESOME!

[Bklynjoker]

[QUOTE=335socal;23149022]I change the top 4 ambient light of my f10 550i. its pretty simple and easy. better than the OEM one. brighter.[/

What wires did you connect to?
Are you able to dim them?

Looks good

[335socal]

[QUOTE=Bklynjoker;23155178]

Originally Posted by 335socal

I change the top 4 ambient light of my f10 550i. its pretty simple and easy. better than the OEM one. brighter.[/

What wires did you connect to?
Are you able to dim them?

Looks good

regular thin wires same size as the one that came with the LED strip. and yes i am able to dim them just like the OEM ones. definitely way better.

[Charter23]

Originally Posted by Alimon777

Finally got to install my rear deck spoiler, matches the front grills nicely.

Best color BMW (IMO). Wish I could have found one.