Taran's F15 Build Thread

Taran.J · 11-18-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Taran, This is just my opinion only, so take it with a grain of salt

I agree with Alan's thoughts.. and I'm not a fan of roof wraps on a SUV especially since you can barely see the roof. Also since your front splitter (visually) is gloss black and the rear diffuser is carbon fiber that mismatch pattern looks awkward and doesn't tie/connect together seamlessly. Perhaps from a distance you can't really tell but people who are interested in looking at your car will be up close and personal

I've been thinking of the rear carbon bits too. Front lip I didn't have an option since you cannot recreate a chipped off piece of carbon back on. But I need to figure out something with my rear bits

aw305 · 11-18-2015, 01:30 PM

Simple cheap solution 3m 1080 gloss black wrap for the rear pieces

Taran.J · 11-23-2015, 11:57 AM

Some updated driveway shots, rear fins are to arrive this Friday...

bayareabimmer · 11-23-2015, 01:35 PM

My dealer is quoting me 8 hours of labor for the center console in carbon fiber. The service guy says that they need to remove the whole console and take it out of the car to put the carbon piece in there. $186 an hour of labor. How long did it take you ? Thanks.

Taran.J · 11-23-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bayareabimmer

My dealer is quoting me 8 hours of labor for the center console in carbon fiber. The service guy says that they need to remove the whole console and take it out of the car to put the carbon piece in there. $186 an hour of labor. How long did it take you ? Thanks.

It took me 6 minutes.

X5Jouster · 11-23-2015, 02:14 PM

^sounds about right

BayX5 · 11-23-2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bayareabimmer

My dealer is quoting me 8 hours of labor for the center console in carbon fiber. The service guy says that they need to remove the whole console and take it out of the car to put the carbon piece in there. $186 an hour of labor. How long did it take you ? Thanks.

Where are you taking it, Mtn View? They quoted me 10 hrs of labor to install springs. Fellow member referred me to his shop in Burlingame that quoted me $350-400.

bayareabimmer · 11-23-2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BayX5

Where are you taking it, Mtn View? They quoted me 10 hrs of labor to install springs. Fellow member referred me to his shop in Burlingame that quoted me $350-400.

I'm taking the car all the way to Pleasanton at East Bay BMW. I regret my decision going there in the first place, I should've gone to Peter Pan BMW instead. What is the shop in Burlingame? Have you checked out GT Auto Concepts?

BayX5 · 11-23-2015, 09:25 PM

Elite Performance in Burlingame. cy07 goes there.
Haven't checked out GT but a buddy of mine goes to Alekshop in Fremont with his M3. Been real happy. I'm going to call him as well.

Taran.J · 12-18-2015, 06:15 PM

Added some updated shots to my first post...

Kzang · 12-18-2015, 08:09 PM

Looking good Taran!

gtmassive75 · 12-31-2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Taran.J

Some updated driveway shots, rear fins are to arrive this Friday...

Feeling the Black Roof.. like it.. Truck looking wicked..
Like the music also..

Taran.J · 01-07-2016, 01:16 PM

Happy 1 year to my F15!

r33_RGSport · 01-07-2016, 01:49 PM

@Taran.J what's inside?? Money for the catless downpipe???

Taran.J · 01-07-2016, 01:50 PM

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@Taran.J what's inside?? Money for the catless downpipe???

I wish. Wife gave me the bag but nothing else along with it

r33_RGSport · 01-07-2016, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Taran.J

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

@Taran.J what's inside?? Money for the catless downpipe???

I wish. Wife gave me the bag but nothing else along with it

Bummer.

Taran.J · 02-10-2016, 04:16 PM

M performance exhaust just came in.

If anyone can chime in; I'll be welding on my stock pipes and tips so anybody with a MPE let me know if the passenger side still has the valve flap thing or should I just cap weld it?

Kzang

Alan l.

Since I know you guys have it installed

UnicornM · 02-10-2016, 04:19 PM

Nice plate paji

Taran.J · 02-10-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by X5_MSPORT

Nice plate paji

You already know

r33_RGSport · 02-10-2016, 05:48 PM

Taran.J , since you are going to use the original tip. The flap is there, so just weld the hinge to keep it stay open.
You don't require to do that if you get the MPE tip.

Taran.J · 02-10-2016, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Taran.J , since you are going to use the original tip. The flap is there, so just weld the hinge to keep it stay open.
You don't require to do that if you get the MPE tip.

Right on will be installing it in the morning so good to have all of the info I can lol

Kzang · 02-10-2016, 07:22 PM

You're installing it DIY? I heard its a bitch to remove the OEM muffler and you may need 2 people. twelve535i installed his himself so maybe he can provide you with some tips. Grats on the MPE! You're going to love it

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bayareabimmer Private 60 Rep 89 Posts Drives: '16 X5 ; '16 750i; '15 S550 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palo Alto,CA iTrader: (0)	My dealer is quoting me 8 hours of labor for the center console in carbon fiber. The service guy says that they need to remove the whole console and take it out of the car to put the carbon piece in there. $186 an hour of labor. How long did it take you ? Thanks.
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Taran.J Major General 1103 Rep 7,063 Posts Drives: BMW, LEX, MBZ, RAM, TESLA Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Graham, WA iTrader: (7)	M performance exhaust just came in. If anyone can chime in; I'll be welding on my stock pipes and tips so anybody with a MPE let me know if the passenger side still has the valve flap thing or should I just cap weld it? Kzang Alan l. Since I know you guys have it installed Attached Images __________________ E90 Build Thread (SOLD) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809436 F15 Build Thread (SOLD) http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1064084
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