Tengocity
Test Pilot
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- Cayman 981 GT4, Cayman 987 S, BMW 340i tourer, BMW X3 M40i
I bought this M4 Competition new in July 2018. It was a stock car, but had all the spec I wanted: Silverstone Blue exterior, Silverstone interior, and full leather doors and dash. I'd had a a F31 already so wanted this to feel a step up, and the full leather and carbon certainly does that. Otherwise it has Adaptive LEDs, HUD, HK sounds, and importantly I didn't want Comfort Access (security). Since then I added the MPerformance Alcantara steering wheel and arm rest to the interior. I would love to get a custom full Alcantar headlining, but thus far have not been able to justify it.
It has quite a few external modifications too... MP carbon spoiler, diffuser and wing mirrors. It also has a XPEL Ultimate fitted to front end, and GTechniq Crystal Serum Black finish all over.
There are no engine mods, though that may change once out of warranty. However it does have a full cat-back Remus exhaust with non-resonated midpipe. It's actually too loud for me most of time so I run a CG valve controller and have the valves closed most of the time. I should probably get the resonated mid pipe, but it's another £800!
It now sits on AC Schnitzer RS coilovers (KW v3), Millway adjustable road top mounts, fully set up by Center Gravity inc Corner Weighting and a road and track settings for the front camber.
I also have an Alcon RC6/4 BBK front and rear, with Pagid RS29 and Ferodo DS2500 pads options. These come with larger discs than standard, at 400mm front and 380mm rear.... they are in a different league to the standard brakes. The braking performance is now tyre/ABS limited, both in outright stopping but also length of track sessions you can do before something overheats... it's always the tyres now!
For wheels I've actually got 4 sets! The original 666s which are heavy and have a crap ride. They're sat in storage in pristine condition! In summer I run the CS 763 wheels in orbit grey, with Pilot Cup2s, and the rest of the year with 437s with PS4S rears/Supersport fronts. I also have a set of 437s with Pilot Alpin 4 winter tyres, so I can run it all year round. I prefer not to put them in unless I really need to.
I do like modifying a car, but as I do around 8-10 track days a year I think it's all stuff that's really needed on these. I would love to put in some buckets and harnesses, but it's still my daily driver, and I've got to get the dog in too, so won't be happening any time soon. Decided to buy an Exige instead! I do kind of wish I'd bought the F80 4 door at times though, as that would just make life a bit simpler for getting the dog in and out, but it's manageable just now, as it's just occasional short journeys. We have a 340 tourer with a boot crate for dog duties.
It has quite a few external modifications too... MP carbon spoiler, diffuser and wing mirrors. It also has a XPEL Ultimate fitted to front end, and GTechniq Crystal Serum Black finish all over.
There are no engine mods, though that may change once out of warranty. However it does have a full cat-back Remus exhaust with non-resonated midpipe. It's actually too loud for me most of time so I run a CG valve controller and have the valves closed most of the time. I should probably get the resonated mid pipe, but it's another £800!
It now sits on AC Schnitzer RS coilovers (KW v3), Millway adjustable road top mounts, fully set up by Center Gravity inc Corner Weighting and a road and track settings for the front camber.
I also have an Alcon RC6/4 BBK front and rear, with Pagid RS29 and Ferodo DS2500 pads options. These come with larger discs than standard, at 400mm front and 380mm rear.... they are in a different league to the standard brakes. The braking performance is now tyre/ABS limited, both in outright stopping but also length of track sessions you can do before something overheats... it's always the tyres now!
For wheels I've actually got 4 sets! The original 666s which are heavy and have a crap ride. They're sat in storage in pristine condition! In summer I run the CS 763 wheels in orbit grey, with Pilot Cup2s, and the rest of the year with 437s with PS4S rears/Supersport fronts. I also have a set of 437s with Pilot Alpin 4 winter tyres, so I can run it all year round. I prefer not to put them in unless I really need to.
I do like modifying a car, but as I do around 8-10 track days a year I think it's all stuff that's really needed on these. I would love to put in some buckets and harnesses, but it's still my daily driver, and I've got to get the dog in too, so won't be happening any time soon. Decided to buy an Exige instead! I do kind of wish I'd bought the F80 4 door at times though, as that would just make life a bit simpler for getting the dog in and out, but it's manageable just now, as it's just occasional short journeys. We have a 340 tourer with a boot crate for dog duties.
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