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      07-11-2015, 04:30 PM   #1
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I think I finally have enough done to constitute an actual "build" thread so here goes....

I purchased the car May 16th 2014, the following is a chronological picture journey from the beginning up until yesterday. To be honest I never intended to buy the car, hell up until my CA told me about it, I had no idea that an M235i even existed. Of course he managed to talk me into seeing it, then test driving it, the rest is as you know is history.

My car before this was an manual Alpine White on black 01 E46 M3. Although the M235i is no match in terms of the visceral experience of driving/rowing the gears of a true M car, the my 235 has become a true blast to drive in its own right. If I had to put it into words, its just an easier car to drive, gets kick ass MPG and is a great looking car out the box.

I 100% regret selling the car, this is literally the only pic I have of it.....


We all know what happens once the mod bug bites...

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PURE Stage 2 w/HF Inlet
JB4 w/EWG + FF Wires
BMS Intake
VRSF Catless DP
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Muffler Delete

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Tuning Werk CF Front Splitter
Exotics Tuning CF Rear Diffusor
Dinmann CF Side Splitter Blades
JB Speed Double Slat Grills
BMW M Performance CF Trunk Spoiler
iND Front/Rear Reflectors
iND Mirror Covers
iND Matte Black Emblems

Suspension:
H&R Sport Lowering Springs
Hotchkis Front and Rear Sway Bars

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F120 18x8.5 +42 / 18x9.5 +48
Nitto NT05 Front: 225/40/18 Rear: 245/40/18

The car will have a different rim/suspension set up soon. Just waiting on tires and new suspension to arrive. As far as the go fast mods, hopefully some time next week I can get it into have the DV+ BOV installed, Fuel-It LPFP (self install, waiting for it to arrive) oil/spark plugs, dyno tuned (ECU flash) after which I'll post some #'s up.

Can't thank the guys over at EAS, PURE, VRSF, Hotchkis & Avant Garde and Gil (E46M3lol) enough for there support and just being kick ass people to deal with. I'd never hesitate to recommend any of them for any of your car related needs!

Hope you guys enjoy the pics, I'll update this thread as soon as I can.

Heres a complete compilation of the vehicles progression....

I apologize for the assortment of picture sizes!

Not exactly sure what I had done at this point to be honest, but as close to stock as can be.













MP Front splitter, HR Springs and 15mm spacers all around. Im guessing at this point I had done the muffler delete, intake and had the BMS stage 1 pnp tune.












By this point all the body matched IND pieces had been fitted the car was almost FBO (no fmic) JB4 and had the PURE STG 1 fitted.








I picked up these OZ rims (18x8.5 et35 all around) from a 3 series member and had front and rear sway bars mounted via Hotchkis. The car by now had all the parts listed in my sig except for the PURE STG 2, I was on the STG 1.















Sporting the AG's , new grills and the PURE STG 2. Like i mentioned above the car is currently awaiting the install of some misc go fast bits.

















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      07-11-2015, 05:12 PM   #2
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Those sideskirt lips though

Crazy how we met when both our cars were completely stock and now we've done so much that there is almost nothing else we can do to them.

By the way... I want a rematch when I get my car back from the engine rebuild
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      07-11-2015, 05:41 PM   #3
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Those sideskirt lips though

Crazy how we met when both our cars were completely stock and now we've done so much that there is almost nothing else we can do to them.

By the way... I want a rematch when I get my car back from the engine rebuild

It's a slippery slope lol

Anytime bro!
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Sickest 2 on the board. Well done
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Do you mind sharing the specs of your new set up?
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Kick ass build!
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KWSW Tire/Rim specs are listed above.

The Bumble Thanks!

KWs just got delivered a few mins ago!

New rims.
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      07-11-2015, 07:33 PM   #8
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KWSW Tire/Rim specs are listed above.

The Bumble Thanks!

KWs just got delivered a few mins ago!

New rims.
Wich KW's are those?
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KWSW Tire/Rim specs are listed above.

The Bumble Thanks!

KWs just got delivered a few mins ago!

New rims.
Sorry on mobile I can't see ish!
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Wich KW's are those?
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Sorry on mobile I can't see ish!
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I'm digging it! love the stance!
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One of the nicest M235i of the forum ! Love it !
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my favorite M235... making me regret not getting the Dual slat grills
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Car looks amazing! But I can't help but notice those boxes behind the KW's.....
Flow Forms next?
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with the car lowered, can't believe you can do 40s in the rear. how does it feel? does it rub when you have people in the back? i want to do 40s all around as well but after lowering, the rear 245/35/18 is pretty close to the fender.

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V1 W/EDC



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18x8.5 +42 / 18x9.5 +48
Nitto NT05 Front: 225/40/18 Rear: 245/40/18
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Car looks amazing! But I can't help but notice those boxes behind the KW's.....
Flow Forms next?
Thanks. Yup, I got a great deal from forum vendor Need4Speed on a set of FF15. I dealt with Paul A. he was good, I recommend.

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with the car lowered, can't believe you can do 40s in the rear. how does it feel? does it rub when you have people in the back? i want to do 40s all around as well but after lowering, the rear 245/35/18 is pretty close to the fender.
I've had zero issues with rubbing. Car feels and handles great, I rarely have anyone in the back to be honest though.
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with the car lowered, can't believe you can do 40s in the rear. how does it feel? does it rub when you have people in the back? i want to do 40s all around as well but after lowering, the rear 245/35/18 is pretty close to the fender.

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V1 W/EDC



Rims:
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18x8.5 +42 / 18x9.5 +48
Nitto NT05 Front: 225/40/18 Rear: 245/40/18
I'm running 245/40/18 on 18x9.5 +45. No rub as well
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PURE Stage 2 w/HF Inlet
JB4 w/EWG + FF Wires
BMS Intake
VRSF Catless DP
ER Charge Pipe
BMS Meth Kit
Muffler Delete


Have you strapped this thing on the EAS dyno yet? It's got to be making close to 400 hp!
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