What did you do to your 2 series today?

tiwahu · 10-30-2018, 12:48 AM

Electrical tape on tips of side mirrors, in hopes of blacking out the blinding amber light that flashes when turning at night.

RotorOver · 10-30-2018, 07:15 PM

Did a wash, iron removal, clay, paint correction/polish then applied glaze, sealant, wax and a topper detailer. Also, ceramic coated the wheels. She is set for another year!

dradernh · 10-31-2018, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RotorOver

Did a wash, iron removal, clay, paint correction/polish then applied glaze, sealant, wax and a topper detailer. Also, ceramic coated the wheels. She is set for another year!

Looks very nice!

Do you put anything on the calipers?

RotorOver · 10-31-2018, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dradernh

Looks very nice!

Do you put anything on the calipers?

Yes, same ceramic coating that I put on the wheels. I wrote up a thread on what I used and the process:

https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1550268

Avex · 11-02-2018, 12:35 AM

Installed a front lip professionally painted to match the one seen on the official kitted out m performance m235i/m240i. Got it optiglass coated too like the rest of the car

Zwei · 11-02-2018, 08:29 AM

I mounted my EZPass transponder where my central speaker used to be. Works and it's not an eyesore.

designatedposter · 11-02-2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Zwei

I mounted my EZPass transponder where my central speaker used to be. Works and it's not an eyesore.

This thread delivers!

SlickShift · 11-02-2018, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Zwei

I mounted my EZPass transponder where my central speaker used to be. Works and it's not an eyesore.

Great idea!!!

Rich.Wolfson · 11-02-2018, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Zwei

I mounted my EZPass transponder where my central speaker used to be. Works and it's not an eyesore.

I mount mine on the sunroof glass. Works perfectly and can't be seen. Been doing it for many years not with no issues at all.

///Rich

CP911 · 11-03-2018, 12:06 AM

SunTek Ultra PPF applied to bumper and headlights. Finally found someone who would come out to the house where I had the M240i clean and ready to go for him up on stands.

He was very thankful for the stands. LOL. Apparently, they do this on cars that are lowered, which requires they bend over that much more. That has to suck so bad given how long it took to apply (like 4 hours). He cut everything by hand though, which is why it took so long. It was pretty cool getting to watch the whole process from start to finish. Mad skill involved here! I seriously can't tell it's there, even with all the intricate details in the lower fascia.

Lipper · 11-03-2018, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Zwei

I mounted my EZPass transponder where my central speaker used to be. Works and it's not an eyesore.

Yes, great idea!

BEM-S4 · 11-03-2018, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich.Wolfson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zwei

I mounted my EZPass transponder where my central speaker used to be. Works and it's not an eyesore.

I mount mine on the sunroof glass. Works perfectly and can't be seen. Been doing it for many years not with no issues at all.

///Rich

You can also mount in the regular place after spraying flat black and it's basically invisible.

Icy J · 11-03-2018, 11:22 AM

custom carbon fiber steering wheel

orangeglim · 11-03-2018, 12:50 PM

Started returning my back to stock condition. Trading it in on a 2019 M2C in the next few weeks. Just removed all my Bavsound stage 1 speakers, the Bavsound ghost woofers, the ash tray mat, and all the M2 carbon fiber pieces I had installed.

partyof5 · 11-03-2018, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by orangeglim

Started returning my back to stock condition. Trading it in on a 2019 M2C in the next few weeks. Just removed all my Bavsound stage 1 speakers, the Bavsound ghost woofers, the ash tray mat, and all the M2 carbon fiber pieces I had installed.

Are you going to sell those carbon fiber pieces?

Ron Jeffries · 11-03-2018, 06:57 PM

Well, I put the Weathertech Floor Liners back in. Winter is coming.

ntj · 11-04-2018, 06:24 AM

Put the winter shoes on! Oh, and like Ron, also put the Weathertech liners in.

msej449 · 11-04-2018, 07:00 AM

Not sure where to post this so here it is: Just back from a 'Spin 'n Slide' wet track training at the Goodwood Racing Circuit (Sussex, UK).

As well as handling oversteer in the wet in Comfort, Sport and Sport+ DSC-off I also mastered J-turns, in an auto (I never knew that was possible!). Only 2 cars meant almost no waiting for my turn. Fantastic value for £99 (US$129) and 1hr on track.

They previously used M235i coupés but have just switched to the European M140i. I'd really recommend any performance 2 Series owner to find something equivalent locally and give it go if possible. You simply can't do this sort of training on public roads, and I wouldn't really want to use my own car. 1st car is trying a power acceleration under Sport+ & DSC-Off and instructor said he had the wheel about ½" off-centre, which was enough to send him into a spin:

It's surprising how much intervention DSC imposes: it was impossible to spin, and suppression of over-power and over-braking was very heavy (not a criticism - what you want on a commute in the dark and rain when a fox decides to run in front of the car). SPORT let me do a slide but with a reasonably flattering degree of control. SPORT+/DSC Off was frightening until I got used to it and then, actually, it seemed n some ways preferable (as long as I was alert and focused).

Anyway, by the end I was doing power cornering on throttle with oversteer corrections (I'm second):

And the J-turn: Easier than I expected. You need to move from 'R' to 'D' obviously, and the instructors criticised latest software update that forced you to depress the brake, as they felt this was counterintuitive.

Goodwood Promotional Video:

I also didn't realise that the car goes into 'N' if it thinks something bad is happening (like being in 'D' moving backwards and demanding power after a spin etc.) so the other car with the software update, they had to remember to dab the brake and shift to 'D' to do a smooth 'J' turn.

mperrotti34 · 11-04-2018, 10:16 AM

Hey everybody. Im new to the forum. I bought a 2014 M235i in Mebourn Red Metallic about 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love it, but unfortunately I have spent the last 2 days trying to repair parts of the front bumper that were cracked in a small incident I was involved in. It sucks but thankfully all the damage is cosmetic. Going to need a new front bumper cover and a few new plastic inserts that go behind it. I have been babying the car since I got it so it sucks to see it a little beat up. I will say though that I have been pleasantly surprised at how easy the car is to work on. Im going to be replacing the front bumper and doing some cosmetic mods to the car. That was the plan eventually anyway. Im definitely going to have some questions about parts and mods. I can see that everyone on here is pretty helpful so I hope I can help others and add to the community as well.

Lipper · 11-06-2018, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ntj

Put the winter shoes on! Oh, and like Ron, also put the Weathertech liners in.

Big bonus of moving from New York to Brisbane, Australia... Summer tires all year round!!!!

Lipper · 11-06-2018, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mperrotti34

Hey everybody. Im new to the forum. I bought a 2014 M235i in Mebourn Red Metallic about 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love it, but unfortunately I have spent the last 2 days trying to repair parts of the front bumper that were cracked in a small incident I was involved in. It sucks but thankfully all the damage is cosmetic. Going to need a new front bumper cover and a few new plastic inserts that go behind it. I have been babying the car since I got it so it sucks to see it a little beat up. I will say though that I have been pleasantly surprised at how easy the car is to work on. Im going to be replacing the front bumper and doing some cosmetic mods to the car. That was the plan eventually anyway. Im definitely going to have some questions about parts and mods. I can see that everyone on here is pretty helpful so I hope I can help others and add to the community as well.

I have no idea if it's your cup of tea, but if you're replacing the front bumper there's an M2 style bumper that fits the F22. Here's the thread: https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1546863

tiwahu · 11-06-2018, 03:46 PM

I found a wireless charger pad that fits the space above the cupholders, got it delivered earlier today, and put it in. It took a bunch of scrolling through Amazon search results to find one the correct dimensions. I have a really short cable for it somewhere, too. Seems to work well enough.

I opted not to get the charger in the armrest because my phone (at the time of order) wouldn't fit it. I guess that saved me about $480 USD.

10-30-2018, 12:48 AM	#2003
tiwahu Gamertag: Boardwalk 35 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2019 M240i xDrive Convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M240i xDri ... [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 xDrive35d [0.00]	Electrical tape on tips of side mirrors, in hopes of blacking out the blinding amber light that flashes when turning at night. __________________ • 2019 *BMW M240i xDrive Convertible* Estoril/Cognac/Hexagon ZPP, 20Z, 3YA, 674, 552 • 2015 BMW X5 xDrive35d Mineral White/Terra/Hexagon ZMM, ZPP, ZCW, 2VF, 417, 3AG, 688 × 2008 BMW 135i TiAg/Coral/AgAl** ZSP, ZPP, 205, 322, 494, 4MG, 677, 6FL
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RotorOver Newer 2er 296 Rep 474 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i (Sold) Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Johns Creek, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [10.00]	Did a wash, iron removal, clay, paint correction/polish then applied glaze, sealant, wax and a topper detailer. Also, ceramic coated the wheels. She is set for another year! Attached Images __________________ 2017 BMW M240i (Sold) 2021 F-150 Raptor 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S 2017 Audi Q5
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11-02-2018, 12:35 AM	#2007
Avex Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 219 Posts Drives: F22 M235i AW Join Date: May 2016 Location: Perth, WA iTrader: (0)	Installed a front lip professionally painted to match the one seen on the official kitted out m performance m235i/m240i. Got it optiglass coated too like the rest of the car
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Zwei Private 32 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i AW Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Mass iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 Porsche 911 [0.00] 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	I mounted my EZPass transponder where my central speaker used to be. Works and it's not an eyesore. __________________ 2014 BMW M235i AW 1998 Porsche 911 2007 Mercedes E350 Wagon 2001 Toyota MR2 1977 Lancia Montecarlo 2002 Acura RSX Type S
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11-03-2018, 12:06 AM	#2012
CP911 Major 987 Rep 1,241 Posts Drives: '18 M240i 6-speed Coupe Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NW Indiana iTrader: (0)	SunTek Ultra PPF applied to bumper and headlights. Finally found someone who would come out to the house where I had the M240i clean and ready to go for him up on stands. He was very thankful for the stands. LOL. Apparently, they do this on cars that are lowered, which requires they bend over that much more. That has to suck so bad given how long it took to apply (like 4 hours). He cut everything by hand though, which is why it took so long. It was pretty cool getting to watch the whole process from start to finish. Mad skill involved here! I seriously can't tell it's there, even with all the intricate details in the lower fascia. __________________ CP911
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orangeglim Lieutenant 345 Rep 442 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C Join Date: May 2016 Location: NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 M2C [0.00]	Started returning my back to stock condition. Trading it in on a 2019 M2C in the next few weeks. Just removed all my Bavsound stage 1 speakers, the Bavsound ghost woofers, the ash tray mat, and all the M2 carbon fiber pieces I had installed.
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11-03-2018, 06:57 PM	#2018
Ron Jeffries Old Member. Old in general, actually. 388 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i xDrive convertible Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Well, I put the Weathertech Floor Liners back in. Winter is coming.
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11-04-2018, 06:24 AM	#2019
ntj Private 49 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i xD Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Put the winter shoes on! Oh, and like Ron, also put the Weathertech liners in. __________________ /// 2018 M240i \| xD \| EBII/BD+BS \| MP Exhaust \| MP Grilles \| MP CF Spoiler \| CF Mirrors \| IND Painted Reflectors \| 30% CTX
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11-04-2018, 07:00 AM	#2020
msej449 msej449 514 Rep 717 Posts Drives: M235i Convertible +LSD 2016 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South Coast UK & Swiss Alps iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 Peugeot e208 GT [0.00] 2016 BMW M235i Conv ... [0.00]	Not sure where to post this so here it is: Just back from a 'Spin 'n Slide' wet track training at the Goodwood Racing Circuit (Sussex, UK). As well as handling oversteer in the wet in Comfort, Sport and Sport+ DSC-off I also mastered J-turns, in an auto (I never knew that was possible!). Only 2 cars meant almost no waiting for my turn. Fantastic value for £99 (US$129) and 1hr on track. They previously used M235i coupés but have just switched to the European M140i. I'd really recommend any performance 2 Series owner to find something equivalent locally and give it go if possible. You simply can't do this sort of training on public roads, and I wouldn't really want to use my own car. 1st car is trying a power acceleration under Sport+ & DSC-Off and instructor said he had the wheel about ½" off-centre, which was enough to send him into a spin: It's surprising how much intervention DSC imposes: it was impossible to spin, and suppression of over-power and over-braking was very heavy (not a criticism - what you want on a commute in the dark and rain when a fox decides to run in front of the car). SPORT let me do a slide but with a reasonably flattering degree of control. SPORT+/DSC Off was frightening until I got used to it and then, actually, it seemed n some ways preferable (as long as I was alert and focused). Anyway, by the end I was doing power cornering on throttle with oversteer corrections (I'm second): And the J-turn: Easier than I expected. You need to move from 'R' to 'D' obviously, and the instructors criticised latest software update that forced you to depress the brake, as they felt this was counterintuitive. Goodwood Promotional Video: I also didn't realise that the car goes into 'N' if it thinks something bad is happening (like being in 'D' moving backwards and demanding power after a spin etc.) so the other car with the software update, they had to remember to dab the brake and shift to 'D' to do a smooth 'J' turn. __________________ 2016 M235i Convertible Estoril Blue & Oyster 2023 Peugeot e-208 GT (electric) Last edited by msej449; 06-30-2019 at 03:55 AM..
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mperrotti34 New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	Hey everybody. Im new to the forum. I bought a 2014 M235i in Mebourn Red Metallic about 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love it, but unfortunately I have spent the last 2 days trying to repair parts of the front bumper that were cracked in a small incident I was involved in. It sucks but thankfully all the damage is cosmetic. Going to need a new front bumper cover and a few new plastic inserts that go behind it. I have been babying the car since I got it so it sucks to see it a little beat up. I will say though that I have been pleasantly surprised at how easy the car is to work on. Im going to be replacing the front bumper and doing some cosmetic mods to the car. That was the plan eventually anyway. Im definitely going to have some questions about parts and mods. I can see that everyone on here is pretty helpful so I hope I can help others and add to the community as well.
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11-06-2018, 03:46 PM	#2024
tiwahu Gamertag: Boardwalk 35 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2019 M240i xDrive Convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M240i xDri ... [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 xDrive35d [0.00]	I found a wireless charger pad that fits the space above the cupholders, got it delivered earlier today, and put it in. It took a bunch of scrolling through Amazon search results to find one the correct dimensions. I have a really short cable for it somewhere, too. Seems to work well enough. I opted not to get the charger in the armrest because my phone (at the time of order) wouldn't fit it. I guess that saved me about $480 USD. __________________ • 2019 *BMW M240i xDrive Convertible* Estoril/Cognac/Hexagon ZPP, 20Z, 3YA, 674, 552 • 2015 BMW X5 xDrive35d Mineral White/Terra/Hexagon ZMM, ZPP, ZCW, 2VF, 417, 3AG, 688 × 2008 BMW 135i TiAg/Coral/AgAl** ZSP, ZPP, 205, 322, 494, 4MG, 677, 6FL
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