Random G20 Shot of the Day

WalkerB58 · 02-06-2021, 01:58 PM

Fresh ceramic coat.

Nashville · 02-06-2021, 02:08 PM

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Fresh ceramic coat.

Looks good! Look up graphene. Supposed to make the dark colors look amazing

franky818 · 02-06-2021, 03:24 PM

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Just some new taillights ... nbd

( yes I am finally using my blinker )

Beautiful! Where did you get these if you don't mind me asking.

Pm me

THE3 · 02-08-2021, 03:51 AM

Random shot, wintry driving conditions and -10C. New sports exhaust installed (Bastuck, OEM exhaust tips).

MUFCbmwbear · 02-09-2021, 02:16 PM

Winter Nights

franky818 · 02-09-2021, 10:45 PM

Orange is the new black

franky818 · 02-10-2021, 05:07 AM

Another 1

WestCoast76 · 02-10-2021, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by THE3

Random shot, wintry driving conditions and -10C. New sports exhaust installed (Bastuck, OEM exhaust tips).

What's your opinion on the Bastuk exhaust?

Does it improve the exhaust note significantly in sport mode?

psuibmw · 02-10-2021, 04:28 PM

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Orange is the new black

Some talent there

m340ninja · 02-10-2021, 05:45 PM

Cleaning up the front a little. Don't mind the dirty wheels 😂

THE3 · 02-11-2021, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WestCoast76

What's your opinion on the Bastuk exhaust?

Does it improve the exhaust note significantly in sport mode?

Depends how you define significantly, but:
- technically the exhaust system is well built and fits the car perfectly
- I opted to retain the OEM look and exhaust tips, therefore the exhaust tip (1x Ø63mm) is smaller than in the other silencers (2x Ø90mm)..so sound may be less aggressive
- Bastuck rear silencers have two flaps, it took a bit more time and effort to install and tuck away the wire that connects the two flaps (between car body and heat shields i.e away from the hot exhaust)
- the exhaust note is sporty, but not aggressive. OPF/PPF particulate filter is still in place, which kills some of the sound even if you deleted the rear muffler.
- In standard exhaust (OEM) right exhaust is closed during normal driving (Comfort) but in Bastuck right sides remain open all the time regardless the drive mode (I hated the original twin tips but only one is use philosophy, now both sides are open)
- This already creates a deeper exhaust note, which is noticeable but not too loud and agressive
- In sports mode the two flaps open at around 3000 rpm. The difference is not as noticeable as would expect. It's subtle and adds a nice tone, but it's not as loud as you might first think.
- Cold start is loud

Overall, I'm very happy. I wanted to have a deeper tone and growl, no aggressive bangs and pops. Still a gentleman's car, looks OEM (I don't like quad exhaust tips). Sound difference is obvious, but for some it might be too subtle and "mild". If you want loud exhaust, think changing down pipe and removing OPF/PPF.

franky818 · 02-11-2021, 05:44 AM

Few more shots from tonight . Follow me on IG if you have it @g20franky.

wtwo3 · 02-11-2021, 08:28 AM

I usually try to keep my cars clean.... but this stretch of weather has been relentless in Chicago

VipinLJ · 02-11-2021, 09:09 AM

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I usually try to keep my cars clean.... but this stretch of weather has been relentless in Chicago

Oh man. I totally feel you. I'm in the same boat. I wash my car as soon as it gets sorry but this winter, I've given up. Mine looks like yours now.

wtwo3 · 02-11-2021, 09:47 AM

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Oh man. I totally feel you. I'm in the same boat. I wash my car as soon as it gets sorry but this winter, I've given up. Mine looks like yours now.

Yup... almost like every other day is a snowstorm

WestCoast76 · 02-11-2021, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by THE3

Depends how you define significantly, but:
- technically the exhaust system is well built and fits the car perfectly
- I opted to retain the OEM look and exhaust tips, therefore the exhaust tip (1x Ø63mm) is smaller than in the other silencers (2x Ø90mm)..so sound may be less aggressive
- Bastuck rear silencers have two flaps, it took a bit more time and effort to install and tuck away the wire that connects the two flaps (between car body and heat shields i.e away from the hot exhaust)
- the exhaust note is sporty, but not aggressive. OPF/PPF particulate filter is still in place, which kills some of the sound even if you deleted the rear muffler.
- In standard exhaust (OEM) right exhaust is closed during normal driving (Comfort) but in Bastuck right sides remain open all the time regardless the drive mode (I hated the original twin tips but only one is use philosophy, now both sides are open)
- This already creates a deeper exhaust note, which is noticeable but not too loud and agressive
- In sports mode the two flaps open at around 3000 rpm. The difference is not as noticeable as would expect. It's subtle and adds a nice tone, but it's not as loud as you might first think.
- Cold start is loud

Overall, I'm very happy. I wanted to have a deeper tone and growl, no aggressive bangs and pops. Still a gentleman's car, looks OEM (I don't like quad exhaust tips). Sound difference is obvious, but for some it might be too subtle and "mild". If you want loud exhaust, think changing down pipe and removing OPF/PPF.

Thanks for your detailed answer, much appreciated !

This exhaust is not so expensive compared to other brands like Milltek, Akrapovic... so it's good to know that the quality is there.

Nonetheless, giving the fact I want something homologated, I hesitate to buy something as I think the difference will be not so high with the stock exhaust. And I don't like when the sound is aggressive. I drive my car as a GT car, not a sport car...

psuibmw · 02-13-2021, 04:37 PM

The freezing rain today 🥶

seelark · 02-13-2021, 04:44 PM

Glow in the dark number plate

aguycalleddb · 02-14-2021, 01:15 PM

Snowed in

seelark · 02-14-2021, 01:23 PM

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Snowed in

Is that what they mean by ceramic coating🤔

franky818 · 02-14-2021, 05:21 PM

Néw shots . Interior and my cousin nardo gray i8

Prissy · 02-15-2021, 02:19 PM

Dirty ass NYC

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