What did you do to your 2 series today?

BentZero · 04-15-2016, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by B_Rice

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Originally Posted by christine1

that's painful

Yeah I just kind of wandered into my parts department with lifeless eyes and ordered some EB touch up paint. Hopefully my OCD will help and it'll be a flawless repair

Ouch man. This is my worst fear. I park so far out that I feel like I'm training for a 5K or something. :/

BentZero · 04-15-2016, 11:12 PM

Installed. Holy cow was getting the heat shield mounted a b!tch. It literally took up 50% of the install time. The pictures in the instructions don't show the black plastic cover that's sitting behind the heat shield. I wonder if that's new for 2016 or if I was supposed to just discard it.

Sound is pretty sweet. You can hear a lot more of the turbo spooling and what I assume is the waste gate. First turbo car, so I dunno. :/ What I do know is that I need to spray down that engine bay. Good grief.

BentZero · 04-15-2016, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M235iguy

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Originally Posted by BentZero

This is what I'm going to do tonight.

With the extra money you saved not going Dinan, you can order the gloss black M235i badge from IND

Haha, true. I actually considered giving the dip thing another shot, but I just have too much going on this weekend. I also bought some LED reverse lights. Super necessary thanks to the new tint job. I can't see a thing when backing up at night. I hope they get here soon.

Regardless, the ole mods budget is down to $140. :/ Not quite sure what to do next. I may just stash that for now and save up for a CF spoiler.

Xenny · 04-16-2016, 01:37 AM

installed the IND gloss black badge.

B_Rice · 04-16-2016, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BentZero

Ouch man. This is my worst fear. I park so far out that I feel like I'm training for a 5K or something. :/

The worst part is that I parked pretty far and there were no cars on either side when I went inside.

BentZero · 04-16-2016, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by B_Rice

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Originally Posted by BentZero

Ouch man. This is my worst fear. I park so far out that I feel like I'm training for a 5K or something. :/

The worst part is that I parked pretty far and there were no cars on either side when I went inside.

I hate when I park way far out and someone still decides to park next to me despite being in a vast sea of open parking spots.

BentZero · 04-16-2016, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenny

installed the IND gloss black badge.

Dang it. You and M235iguy are making me jelly. Looks awesome with that spoiler. Are there holes that the badges mount into or do you have to just eyeball the alignment?

wjones14 · 04-16-2016, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by B_Rice

Yeah I just kind of wandered into my parts department with lifeless eyes and ordered some EB touch up paint. Hopefully my OCD will help and it'll be a flawless repair

Good luck on the repair using OEM touchup. It's a difficult repair, regardless whether you use the brush included with the touchup paint stick (don't), old matchstick technique, toothpick, or a 000 artist brush with a magnifying glass. Difficult to get it looking perfect that is. However, using the Langka Blob Elimator with the OEM touch up makes it easier to do close to a perfect repair.

http://www.amazon.com/Langka-LANGKA-...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

Alternatively, Dr. Colorchip is the same idea, except that you don't need the OEM touch up paint stick.

http://www.drcolorchip.com/

Beartato · 04-16-2016, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by M235iguy

I got my 1200 mile break in engine oil change today at the dealership. They did the labor free and I paid for the oil and filter. As Wjones14 posted above, I like the amenities in the dealership. Stocked mini fridge with sodas and water. A plethora of snacks and candy and coffee available and pretty nice seating area minus no tv. That I like. Overall not very impressed with the people working there from my salesman to service. The guy doing all the work for the writer who greeted me outside and took me in was nice however.

BMW of Murray right? That place is sketch.

M235iguy · 04-16-2016, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Beartato

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Originally Posted by M235iguy

I got my 1200 mile break in engine oil change today at the dealership. They did the labor free and I paid for the oil and filter. As Wjones14 posted above, I like the amenities in the dealership. Stocked mini fridge with sodas and water. A plethora of snacks and candy and coffee available and pretty nice seating area minus no tv. That I like. Overall not very impressed with the people working there from my salesman to service. The guy doing all the work for the writer who greeted me outside and took me in was nice however.

BMW of Murray right? That place is sketch.

Yep. Unless you go out of state, You have to put up with them. Crazy enough, My salesman who never followed up with me and I never got a survey from..Was promoted to a Manager lol...

M235iguy · 04-16-2016, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BentZero

Haha, true. I actually considered giving the dip thing another shot, but I just have too much going on this weekend. I also bought some LED reverse lights. Super necessary thanks to the new tint job. I can't see a thing when backing up at night. I hope they get here soon.

Regardless, the ole mods budget is down to $140. :/ Not quite sure what to do next. I may just stash that for now and save up for a CF spoiler.

I might get the Rockers panels, Like to see a few more angles on your ride. I'm in between on that still. I ordered the Dinmann Diffuser and that means an exhaust around the corner...Post some of the reverse LEDs

BentZero · 04-16-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by M235iguy

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Originally Posted by BentZero

Haha, true. I actually considered giving the dip thing another shot, but I just have too much going on this weekend. I also bought some LED reverse lights. Super necessary thanks to the new tint job. I can't see a thing when backing up at night. I hope they get here soon.

Regardless, the ole mods budget is down to $140. :/ Not quite sure what to do next. I may just stash that for now and save up for a CF spoiler.

I might get the Rockers panels, Like to see a few more angles on your ride. I'm in between on that still. I ordered the Dinmann Diffuser and that means an exhaust around the corner...Post some of the reverse LEDs

I really really like the side sill decals. especially seeing the car from a distance. it gives it a more aggressive stance.

gdoan · 04-16-2016, 05:26 PM

Installed license plate bracket trunk handle thing... Hey, it's dang handy.

Greg

gdoan · 04-16-2016, 05:34 PM

Replaced side reflectors with crystal smoked ones.

Before:

After:

Greg

B_Rice · 04-16-2016, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wjones14

Good luck on the repair using OEM touchup. It's a difficult repair, regardless whether you use the brush included with the touchup paint stick (don't), old matchstick technique, toothpick, or a 000 artist brush with a magnifying glass. Difficult to get it looking perfect that is. However, using the Langka Blob Elimator with the OEM touch up makes it easier to do close to a perfect repair.

http://www.amazon.com/Langka-LANGKA-...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

Alternatively, Dr. Colorchip is the same idea, except that you don't need the OEM touch up paint stick.

http://www.drcolorchip.com/

Yeah I have a feeling I'm going to spend a like 2 hours trying to get it perfect.

tenfour · 04-16-2016, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BentZero

Installed. Holy cow was getting the heat shield mounted a b!tch. It literally took up 50% of the install time. The pictures in the instructions don't show the black plastic cover that's sitting behind the heat shield. I wonder if that's new for 2016 or if I was supposed to just discard it.

Sound is pretty sweet. You can hear a lot more of the turbo spooling and what I assume is the waste gate. First turbo car, so I dunno. :/ What I do know is that I need to spray down that engine bay. Good grief.

Any noticable difference in power?

Xenny · 04-16-2016, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BentZero

Dang it. You and M235iguy are making me jelly. Looks awesome with that spoiler. Are there holes that the badges mount into or do you have to just eyeball the alignment?

no holes, IND made a post with instructions here

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=743208

I framed my existing badge on all four sides with tape before taking it off.

BentZero · 04-16-2016, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tenfour

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Originally Posted by BentZero

Installed. Holy cow was getting the heat shield mounted a b!tch. It literally took up 50% of the install time. The pictures in the instructions don't show the black plastic cover that's sitting behind the heat shield. I wonder if that's new for 2016 or if I was supposed to just discard it.

Sound is pretty sweet. You can hear a lot more of the turbo spooling and what I assume is the waste gate. First turbo car, so I dunno. :/ What I do know is that I need to spray down that engine bay. Good grief.

Any noticable difference in power?

Nada. Purely sound. I knew that going in, so it's all good. I'd guess that there has to be some measurable difference, but my seat dyno doesn't detect it.

BentZero · 04-16-2016, 09:18 PM

Sweet, seems simple enough to replace the emblems.

BentZero · 04-16-2016, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gdoan

Replaced side reflectors with crystal smoked ones.

Before:

After:

Greg

Looks good man. I'm debating going with clear reflectors vs the painted replacements on my mineral white.

XutvJet · 04-16-2016, 09:26 PM

Get the Mineral White painted ones. I installed a set last week.

virtguy · 04-16-2016, 09:30 PM

I was starting my polish and Zaino regimen this morning when I noticed a 2" vertical door ding in my passenger door. 3 weeks old and 600 miles and already got a ding. Found a local paintless dent repair place with good reviews and they were open on Saturday. 30 minutes and only $100 later and that dent was like it never existed. There is no trace of it whatsoever. I was very happy.

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BentZero Lieutenant Colonel 625 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 6MT Mineral White M235i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (2)	Installed. Holy cow was getting the heat shield mounted a b!tch. It literally took up 50% of the install time. The pictures in the instructions don't show the black plastic cover that's sitting behind the heat shield. I wonder if that's new for 2016 or if I was supposed to just discard it. Sound is pretty sweet. You can hear a lot more of the turbo spooling and what I assume is the waste gate. First turbo car, so I dunno. :/ What I do know is that I need to spray down that engine bay. Good grief. Attached Images __________________ I rev-match from neutral to first 6MT Mineral White on black M235i coupe Build thread
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Xenny Private First Class 39 Rep 103 Posts Drives: m235i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	installed the IND gloss black badge.
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gdoan New Member 9 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Montgomery Co., MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X7 xDrive50i [0.00] 2008 BMW X5 40i [0.00] 1998 BMW 740L [0.00]	Installed license plate bracket trunk handle thing... Hey, it's dang handy. Greg __________________ 2016 M235i Mineral Grey/Black, all but LSD... 2008 X5 4.8i Mineral Green/Black (daily hauler) 1998 740iL Arctic Silver/Black (occasional trawler) 2003 ///M5 Jet Black/Black (sold); 2002 330Ci Jet Black/Tan (RIP); 1995 318is (Boston Green/Tan) (sold)
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BentZero Lieutenant Colonel 625 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 6MT Mineral White M235i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (2)	Sweet, seems simple enough to replace the emblems. __________________ I rev-match from neutral to first 6MT Mineral White on black M235i coupe Build thread
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XutvJet Major General 5551 Rep 5,369 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	Get the Mineral White painted ones. I installed a set last week.
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virtguy Private 44 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 LBB DCT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00] 2011 BMW X3 28i [0.00]	I was starting my polish and Zaino regimen this morning when I noticed a 2" vertical door ding in my passenger door. 3 weeks old and 600 miles and already got a ding. Found a local paintless dent repair place with good reviews and they were open on Saturday. 30 minutes and only $100 later and that dent was like it never existed. There is no trace of it whatsoever. I was very happy.
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