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      05-06-2019, 07:45 AM   #23
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Once I started driving the car, the Cerium bits were pretty much the last thing on my mind even though prior to that I was worried as well...
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I am unsure about the Cerion Grey caps and grill and inserts. If I hate it I will swap them out for black. Too bad in the U.S. we cannot option the M40i all blacked out.
The Cerion Grey nonsense on the black car was a deal breaker for me. My fall back plan was to get them painted, but after some creative nudging, I believe that I found a solution. I'll confirm in the morning, but i should be able to provide the part numbers for the black grills and the black things on the outer edges of the bumper.
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Stuck waiting for dispatch from factory now for 5 days....
Man, I remember the feeling. Sorta like being a kid counting down the days to Christmas, only to be told that Christmas had been moved to an unspecified date in the future.

You'll be in before you know it though
At the port now!

I've done this several times... each time the wait pains ... and rewards!
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Once I started driving the car, the Cerium bits were pretty much the last thing on my mind even though prior to that I was worried as well...
How does it look with red exterior?
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How does it look with red exterior?
Not as good as black!

But looks ok, not half bad.
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In theory, I have black grills, mirror caps and the weird little trim pieces on the front on the way from germany. I'll post part nums when i get them.

Also sounds like the bmw US supply hubs will be getting all sorts of g29 parts this week.
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In theory, I have black grills, mirror caps and the weird little trim pieces on the front on the way from germany. I'll post part nums when i get them.

Also sounds like the bmw US supply hubs will be getting all sorts of g29 parts this week.
Excellent! Very interested in those. Before ordering the M40i I checked out a 30i SFR with extended shadowline trim and black 799s and it looked awesome! So, unless these bits cost a fortune, I will be tempted to get them exchanged rather quickly. I would probably order CF Mirror caps though. I have them on my M235 (together with CF spoiler and CF MPE exhaust caps) and they look fantastic!
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Excellent! Very interested in those. Before ordering the M40i I checked out a 30i SFR with extended shadowline trim and black 799s and it looked awesome! So, unless these bits cost a fortune, I will be tempted to get them exchanged rather quickly. I would probably order CF Mirror caps though. I have them on my M235 (together with CF spoiler and CF MPE exhaust caps) and they look fantastic!
I wanted to get the front bits from them, but i was going to wait for the CF mirror caps. But, the black (painted) were only a little over $100, so i told them to go ahead and add them
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Excellent! Very interested in those. Before ordering the M40i I checked out a 30i SFR with extended shadowline trim and black 799s and it looked awesome! So, unless these bits cost a fortune, I will be tempted to get them exchanged rather quickly. I would probably order CF Mirror caps though. I have them on my M235 (together with CF spoiler and CF MPE exhaust caps) and they look fantastic!
I wanted to get the front bits from them, but i was going to wait for the CF mirror caps. But, the black (painted) were only a little over $100, so i told them to go ahead and add them
My understanding is that the CF caps are the same as for the X2. Hence, they should be readily available.
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My understanding is that the CF caps are the same as for the X2. Hence, they should be readily available.
Interesting. Id forgotten about hearing that it shared mirrors with the m4, but now the x2 as well? Craziness
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Ok, that’s a bit low by BMW. Not offering the extended shadowline option for a nominal charge from the factory, but making us order the parts and paying dealer for swapping them out. (Well, for those of us (= me) who better don’t touch anything in fear of breaking it & voiding warranties.)
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On the boat... I don't know which though...
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On the boat... I don't know which though...
You have me second guessing my choice of black
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You have me second guessing my choice of black
I agree that Red with Cognac interior looks great.

I haven't been able to sleep as I didn't want to wait the 8+ weeks to order a Black with Red interior, so I bought a black with black interior from a dealer lot and its in-transit now. I would have loved any other color but black interior... Never thought I would sell my M235xi conv, but after test driving the M40i I just had to have the car this spring! I will miss all the positive comments I get with the red interior. Oh well.
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On the boat... I don't know which though...
Ok ... my car is on the Hoegh Trapper arriving in Baltimore on May 25th.
I will be out of the country when it arrives at the dealership .... oh well .... 2 extra weeks of wait...
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You have me second guessing my choice of black
I agree that Red with Cognac interior looks great.

I haven't been able to sleep as I didn't want to wait the 8+ weeks to order a Black with Red interior, so I bought a black with black interior from a dealer lot and its in-transit now. I would have loved any other color but black interior... Never thought I would sell my M235xi conv, but after test driving the M40i I just had to have the car this spring! I will miss all the positive comments I get with the red interior. Oh well.
Black on black will look good ... too boring for me though... I am coming from a Coupe M235... probably will keep both given I plan to not beat the z4 through the winter...
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Black on black will look good ... too boring for me though... I am coming from a Coupe M235... probably will keep both given I plan to not beat the z4 through the winter...
I agree, the boring color is going to haunt me a bit, wish I would have ordered earlier instead of bought from a dealer...Thank god its fun to drive.
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On the boat... I don't know which though...
You have me second guessing my choice of black
What car configuration did you pick up?
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What car configuration did you pick up?
Basically black everything... or at least it will be once i get the grills, mirror caps & those little fin bits on the front

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Black Sapphire Metallic
Moonlight Black soft top
19" M Double-spoke jet black wheels, style 799M with performance non run-flat tires
Black Alcantara Black Vernasa Leather with blue contrast stitching
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What car configuration did you pick up?
Basically black everything... or at least it will be once i get the grills, mirror caps & those little fin bits on the front

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Black Sapphire Metallic
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Black Alcantara Black Vernasa Leather with blue contrast stitching
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Congrats on the car! Please let me know part numbers for the blacked out parts once you got them.
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Congrats on the car! Please let me know part numbers for the blacked out parts once you got them.
Thanks. Its soo fun.

I definitely will. Been emailing them every other day trying to get a status, but it cant be too long now. Im hoping that i get them this weekend.
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Arrived at the dealership and I am out of the country and cannot pick it up until mid June.



This is how it will look though... cannot wait!
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