Hi All,
Thought I’d create my own build thread on here to showcase and share the various modifications I will do on the car. Having owned many BMWs, this is my first M car and first brand new BMW too. My previous car/recent project was a 2018 G30 540ix, which was heavily modified both cosmetically and with performance parts (Stage 3 running around 600bhp). Build thread link below for anyone interested.
First, the Old Car…
G30 Build Thread:
https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh….php?t=1751248
Build:
-10mm Eibach Spacers (Front)
-15mm Eibach Spacers (Rear)
– BBS 20″ CI-R Alloys (Satin Titanium) / MPS4S Tyres
– JR 19″ SL01 Alloys (Satin Black) / Conti SC7 Tyres
– MSS Height Adjustable Springs (30mm/25mm)
– Remus Catback Exhaust (102mm Tips)
– P3 Vent Gauge
– G30 LCI Tail Lights
– Pure 800 Cast Hybrid Turbo
– Osprey 5″ Catted Downpipe
– Masata Chargepipe
– B58 TU HPFP
– BM3 Custom Stage 3 Map by Velocity Tuning
– XHP Stage 3 Gearbox Map
– Ross Racing PCV Breather Kit
– Ross Racing Oil Catch Can
– MST Air Intake Induction Kit
– Hel Performance Brake Lines
– F9x Auto Tecknic Carbon Air Scoops
– F90 M5 Front Bulkhead Strut Brace
– F90 M5CP Front Anti-Roll/Sway Bar
– F90 M5CP Rear Anti-Roll/Sway Bar
– F90 M5 Front End Links
– F90 M5 Cross Member
– F90 M5 Rear X-Brace
– HardRace Q0659 Engine Strut Brace
– Spires Tuning Fast Road Geo Setup
– Osprey V2 Turbo Heat Shield
– Carbon M5 CS Style Spoiler (AutoID)
– Carbon M Style Mirror Caps (MHC/R44)
– Gloss Black Roof Wrap
– Gloss Black OEM Grille
– Gloss Black 540i Badge
– Gloss Black xDrive Badge
– Gloss Black OEM M550i Diffuser
– Gloss Black M Perf Style Side Ext’s
– Gloss Black M Perf Style Splitter
– Gloss Black Rear Side Ext’s
– Gloss Black Door Handle Inserts
– Gloss Black Roundel Edges
– BMW M550i Aero Grilles & Trim Retrofit
– Painted IND Grille Centre Trim Piece
– GW Rear Light Blackline Kit
– GW Billet Engine Bay Cap Covers
– Downstar Dress Up Bolt Kit
– Smoked PPF on Headlights
– M Performance Style Steering Wheel
– Jogon Steering Wheel Paddles
– Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour Protection
– Gardx – 2 Stage Protection Sealant
Now the new car…
I took delivery of my new 2025 G81 M3 Competition LCI xDrive Touring in Isle of Man Green, in September 2025. Car was ordered in April 2025 in the configuration below.
Build Configuration:
– Isle of Man Green
– Fiona Red/Black Extended Leather
– Technology Pack
– Parking Assistant Plus
– Shadowline Headlights
– Red Calipers
– 826M wheels in Bi-Colour Black
– Heated Steering Wheel
– Carbon Fibre Interior Trim
Soon after delivery, I dropped the car off to A1 Customs UK for a transformation.
Work Completed:
– Isle of Man Green paint covered in Xpel Stealth PPF
– All Gloss Black Parts (inc Roof) covered with Xpel Gloss PPF
– Protection Film applied to Windscreen
– Protection Film applied to headlights
– Stealth Protection Film applied to iDrive Screen
– Gloss Protection Film applied to interior carbon trims
– Gloss Black Side Ducts fitted (Kits UK)
– Gloss Black GT Style Grill fitted (NW Carbon Haus V3 carbon grill painted Gloss Black)
– Lower Rock Guard fitted (BMW OE)
– Gloss Black Foam Cover Trim fitted
– Magnetic Front Number Plate kit fitted (Magna Plates)
– Gloss Black M Performance Rear Window Fins fitted (BMW OE)
– Xpel Ceramic Coatings
Since Ive had the car back, Ive now fitted:
– 12mm Spacers – Front
– 15mm Spacers – Rear
I cant recommend A1 Customs UK enough. The service and work the guys there do is of a very high standard. Ive known them for a few years and seen the work they do first hand. There is no shortcuts with them, everything is done properly and the attention to detail is incredible. They kept me updated with pics and videos which was reassuring, seeing progress as time went on. I knew I could fully trust them to execute and deliver my vision they have done nothing short of that. They have gone above and beyond, Im truly blown away with the end result.
With the car on only 252 miles, its time to get some miles in so I can get the Run In Service done!
Follow the build for more on Instagram: @builtbyjeet
Last edited by builtbyjeet; 11-03-2025 at 01:58 PM..