From Alpine to Singapore

[Mbdurham17]

As I discussed in a few other posts (thank you all for your input) my decision of what to get after my lease end was another F10M5!! I couldn't find anything i was excited about trading for that met all of my needs so ended up with a 2016 Singapore Gray CP with a few options I regretted not getting first time around.

Specs are
Singapore Gray
Black Full Merino
Competition Package
Drivers Assistance
Executive package
Bang & Olufsen
Mperformance exhaust w/ CF Tips
MPerformance Black Kidney Grills

Mods Planned
Tint
Clear Bra (road rash on my AW drove me crazy)
Clear or painted reflectors (had clear on AW but may do painted)
Side vents & handle inserts either paint match or black wrap
CF diffusor
CF lip or splitters
Aluminum Pedals (prob Dinan or Performance)
10mm Spacers
Tune prob BMS stage 1 or Dinan stage 2
On the fence about drop ins & charcoal delete or an Intake BMS, MSR or RK
May either go with aftermarket wheels or Black powdercoat the 601's

Love it the exhaust B&O and full leather are such an upgrade and with the color I realize its a different car! Im sure its placebo effect but feels stronger and tighter than my 14 and the few software updates are nice

Will upload some pics ASAP

[M5Beast_NYC]

Specs looks good!! I actually one of the few that likes the 601. i would of traded with you if you were local.

looking forward for the pics!

[Mbdurham17]

Originally Posted by M5Beast_NYC

Specs looks good!! I actually one of the few that likes the 601. i would of traded with you if you were local.

looking forward for the pics!

Thank you very much I like the 601s too. I have trouble finding anything aftermarket I like better that's why I'm thinking about powder coating them just to change things up a bit more from my last one. I always get compliments on the wheels and people asking what they are even the dealer lol.

Only thing I'm not crazy about is the PZeros has PSS on the last one but so far no complaints

[Mbdurham17]

Pics

[m5 guy]

Congrats, beast looks awesome in sg!

[DRiFT_645]

Love the M5 in Singapore Gray. Good choice!

[Mbdurham17]

Thank you all. I'm going to hard wire the detector this weekend and have a appointment scheduled for tint and vinyl wrap the side vents and handle chrome next week at the place recommended by fellow users in Nashville (thank you!). I'm on the fence about Xpel since it's a lease . Was quoted $1400 for full hood, bumper fenders and rocker panels.

A few more pics

[Mbdurham17]

Had some time today so hardwired the detector, installed Mperformance pedals, clear reflectors and removed the charcoal filters.

[wesleyan92]

Originally Posted by Mbdurham17

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Mperformance w/ CF Tips
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OP - do you like the upgraded exhaust? I have the same set up too and there are times when I think it is too loud - specially starting it up early mornings on weekends where I feel like it wakes my neighbors up

I got the black grilles and immediately swapped out the side air vents with matte black. I have a black car. Beautiful car by the way.

[SFT33]

Love mine. With the CCBs they are da bomb.

Your car looks great. Enjoy.

[Mbdurham17]

Originally Posted by wesleyan92

OP - do you like the upgraded exhaust? I have the same set up too and there are times when I think it is too loud - specially starting it up early mornings on weekends where I feel like it wakes my neighbors up

I got the black grilles and immediately swapped out the side air vents with matte black. I have a black car. Beautiful car by the way.

Thank you! Yes I am loving the exhaust and agree I wonder if the neighbors are liking it as much as I am especially in the mornings lol. I tend to forget how much louder it is outside the car. I started it the other morning then pushed the trash can to the road and was like whoa I am also thinking of wiring the valves open to see what effect it has.

Edit : cold starts are much better with the valves open

[Mbdurham17]

Originally Posted by SFT33

Love mine. With the CCBs they are da bomb.

Your car looks great. Enjoy.

Thank you! Yes I love the look of CCBs not sure if enough for the added $$. If it would have had them I wouldn't have turned it down but wasn't a must have option

[wesleyan92]

Originally Posted by Mbdurham17

Thank you! Yes I love the look of CCBs not sure if enough for the added $$. If it would have had them I wouldn't have turned it down but wasn't a must have option

Dumb question from a newbie - what is a CCB?

[Mbdurham17]

Originally Posted by wesleyan92

Dumb question from a newbie - what is a CCB?

Carbon Ceramic Brakes

[wesleyan92]

Originally Posted by Mbdurham17

Carbon Ceramic Brakes

Duh; thank you.

[Mbdurham17]

Originally Posted by wesleyan92

Duh; thank you.

Lol no problem

[Mbdurham17]

I've seen numerous threads debating when the exhaust valves are open and closed and what the purposes was. I never tried wiring them open on my last car so decided to give it a try on the M Performance exhaust and it definitely makes a nice difference on cold starts as well as low and mid RPM range. That along with removing the charcoal filters made driving around doing errands today nice!

[borys]

Originally Posted by Mbdurham17

I've seen numerous threads debating when the exhaust valves are open and closed and what the purposes was. I never tried it on my last car so decided to give it a try on the M Performance exhaust and it definitely makes an nice difference on cold starts as well as low and mid RPM range. That along with removing the carbon filters made driving around doing errands today nice!

Congrats on the car! I have smth similar to yours Got a couple questions:

1. How do I start the car with valves open? Just put the transmission in Sport Plus and valves open themselves?

2. How to remove carbon filters? How is the sounds difference?

[Mbdurham17]

Originally Posted by acf10

Congrats on the car! I have smth similar to yours Got a couple questions:

1. How do I start the car with valves open? Just put the transmission in Sport Plus and valves open themselves?

2. How to remove carbon filters? How is the sounds difference?

Thank you!! Sorry edited my thread as it was a little confusing. I physically wired them open. They are usually closed on cold start and open and close at other times (I havnt seen a definitive for when they open or close) its really easy I used hi temp zip ties and it worked like a charm. If you look under the back of you car at the exhaust you will see the valves and vacuum canister. Just pull the valves open and tie them in place. I believe there is a DIY thread on here somewhere if search but I'll try to take a few pics later.

As for the charcoal filter I removed the entire air box (one bolt and a hose clamp) which makes it much easier to get to all of the bolts that hold the air filter in. Once you separate the air box you will see another filter in the top air on that you remove. I also think there is another DIY thread showing this. I am still deciding if I'm going to spend all the $$$ for a woosh sound and a little HP gain on an aftermarket intake or just do hi flow drop ins and keep the OEM intakes in place. I'm still watching the intake wars threads lol

Definitely loving the added sound not sure my neighbors are lol

[Mbdurham17]

Going to attempt to vinyl wrap the door handle chrome today. I ordered some 3M gloss black vinyl from Amazon for $15. Never attempted vinyl myself but it looks pretty easy from some other DIY threads I saw. If it doesnt workout I will let the shop do it when I get the Window tint done Tuesday. May also do the side vents just for the hell of it but ordered some Singapore painted ones from IND that will be here next week

[Mbdurham17]

Wow that was super easy took me maybe 30 minutes total to do all 4. It was a little unnerving having a blade that close to the paint but just creased the vinyl around the insert with my nail first then followed the crease with the blade decided not to do the side vents as the painted ones will be here Monday and the wife was getting anxious to go enjoy the beautiful weather.

[thxbuff2001]

I wish i had the M performance exhaust. Nice build.