5 Accessories you should retrofit on a used BMW M4
Even though the latest BMW M4 has arrived in South Africa, the first-generation model is still a fearsome performance car. But, even though it’s well-rounded as it came from the factory, there are still some extras you should retrofit to a used BMW M4. We browsed the OEM parts catalogue to find our 5 favourite BMW M4 accessories.
Rear-wheel driven, powered by a high-revving inline-6-cylinder engine, and available with a manual gearbox, even the first-generation BMW M4 is still an appealing option for those drivers who enjoy living on the edge of traction. The accessories listed here are all from BMW’s own catalogue: Because many of the used M4s in our listing pages still have their original maintenance plans in operation, fitting non-OEM parts could put that safety blanket in jeopardy.
1. Action camera holder
Seeing as there is a possibility that you’d want to take your M4 to a track day, investing in this action camera holder will allow you to record the footage of your track-bound fun rides. It can also serve as a dash camera, to record any incidents you might encounter on the road.
2. BMW Advanced Car Eye
Staying on the topic of camera systems, this nifty accessory captures everything that’s happening around the car in high definition, even at night. This will help document any situation, such as a collision or an attempted break-in, in a format that can be easily downloaded to a memory stick. It’s also programmed to save the recording in the event of an impact, or upon sensing unusual movement in or around the car when it’s parked.
3. Head-up display screen
Even if your M4 wasn’t fitted with the optional head-up display system ex-factory, you can fit this neat display screen to the dashboard to compensate. Made of transparent plastic with non-reflective treatment, the add-on head-up display can project driving- and navigation data into your field of view, even in direct sunlight.
4. Electric cooler bag
With a capacity of 14-litres, this attractive cooler box is powered from a 12-volt outlet, and will be very handy to keep your refreshments cool on a road trip (or on the way to the office). Its contents can be cooled to 18-degrees lower than the cabin’s air temperature, and it is designed to be held in place by the safety belt.
5. Luggage compartment net
The BMW M4 is capable of vicious acceleration and dizzying cornering speeds, so any loose items in the boot will be prone to being flung around the luggage compartment in enthusiastic driving. This problem is easily solved by installing this neat luggage compartment net, which attaches to the cargo hooks already provided in the M4’s boot.
