What did you do to your 2 series today?

makrop · 11-26-2019, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KjPerry

Wrapped the silver trim in all 3M DI-noc carbon fiber. Very happy with how it came out. Material is great quality and beats spending $800 or more on actual carbon fiber pieces.

That looks great! I wrapped the trim in my old e46's and it is the cheapest way to transform an interior. I would love to do that with mine, but not sure how it would look with the red interior...

BEM-S4 · 11-26-2019, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by makrop

That looks great! I wrapped the trim in my old e46's and it is the cheapest way to transform an interior. I would love to do that with mine, but not sure how it would look with the red interior...

You can source a set of the gloss black trim for around $200 if memory serves, it was standard on 228/230 but never offered on 235/240. I did that with my red interior and it looks great.

BM235iW · 11-26-2019, 02:06 PM

Cleaned the engine compartment and installed a quick release fire extinguisher.

WolfGTI · 11-26-2019, 02:10 PM

Brey Krause bracket?

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Originally Posted by BM235iW

Cleaned the engine compartment and installed a quick release fire extinguisher.

BM235iW · 11-26-2019, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfGTI

Brey Krause bracket?

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Originally Posted by BM235iW

Cleaned the engine compartment and installed a quick release fire extinguisher.

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Originally Posted by WolfGTI

Brey Krause bracket?

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Originally Posted by BM235iW

Cleaned the engine compartment and installed a quick release fire extinguisher.

Yes, bolted to bottom of seat pan, the extinguisher moves with the seat and no passengers complained about it being in the way.

makrop · 11-26-2019, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

You can source a set of the gloss black trim for around $200 if memory serves, it was standard on 228/230 but never offered on 235/240. I did that with my red interior and it looks great.

Got any pics???

BEM-S4 · 11-26-2019, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by makrop

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

You can source a set of the gloss black trim for around $200 if memory serves, it was standard on 228/230 but never offered on 235/240. I did that with my red interior and it looks great.

Got any pics???

Yep

makrop · 11-26-2019, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Yep

Hmm... That confirms that the dark black does look good. Idk if I could handle having that finish though. I'd go crazy with fingerprints. I may need to look into a black carbon fiber wrap.

mikeyymonster · 11-26-2019, 06:29 PM

Swapped back to my disgusting oem wheels so I can refinish my forged wheels

BEM-S4 · 11-26-2019, 06:30 PM

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Yep

Hmm... That confirms that the dark black does look good. Idk if I could handle having that finish though. I'd go crazy with fingerprints. I may need to look into a black carbon fiber wrap.

What trim do you have? Someone plasti-dipped their hex trim flat black and it looked really good.

BetweenTheWheels · 11-26-2019, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NEUE02

I installed the electrical harness to bypass the Active Sound in the interior. Wow, what a difference. Now I can hear the "real" sweet sounds coming from outside the car. Not the phony stuff through the speakers.

Can this be coded out?

sandrik93 · 11-27-2019, 01:06 AM

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Can this be coded out?

Yes, using bimmercode

sandrik93 · 11-27-2019, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BM235iW

Cleaned the engine compartment and installed a quick release fire extinguisher.

How did you clean the bay?
I've always been hesitant to use water around there. Always used only cleaner with microfiber

BM235iW · 11-27-2019, 03:37 AM

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Cleaned the engine compartment and installed a quick release fire extinguisher.

How did you clean the bay?
I've always been hesitant to use water around there. Always used only cleaner with microfiber

I never use water. I use microfiber towels, brushes and my car vacuum. I also use Meguiar's Ultimate Black on the plastic surfaces and hoses. On the painted metal surfaces I just use Meguiar's Quick Detailer.
Don't have to perform this level of detailing each wash, only one or two times a year. I usually only have to do a quick wipe down.

ss-mjs · 11-27-2019, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BM235iW

Yes, bolted to bottom of seat pan, the extinguisher moves with the seat and no passengers complained about it being in the way.

Looking to do this myself. Did you have to remove the seat to bolt the bracket to the bottom of the seat?

BM235iW · 11-27-2019, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BM235iW

Yes, bolted to bottom of seat pan, the extinguisher moves with the seat and no passengers complained about it being in the way.

Looking to do this myself. Did you have to remove the seat to bolt the bracket to the bottom of the seat?

Just remove 4 seat bolts then rotate seat backwards. Don't need to take seat out or unplug any wires. Super easy and quick.

ss-mjs · 11-27-2019, 07:25 PM

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Just remove 4 seat bolts then rotate seat backwards. Don't need to take seat out or unplug any wires. Super easy and quick.

Great! One last question - with the extinguisher mounted, can the passenger seat thigh support still be extended forward or does it contact the extinguisher?

BM235iW · 11-27-2019, 08:28 PM

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Just remove 4 seat bolts then rotate seat backwards. Don't need to take seat out or unplug any wires. Super easy and quick.

Great! One last question - with the extinguisher mounted, can the passenger seat thigh support still be extended forward or does it contact the extinguisher?

The passenger seat thigh support slides out and in without interference. If I have a passenger riding with me I usually have the thigh support extended just because it covers the extinguisher bottle.
One additional tip, before you unbolt the seat from the floor, tilt your seat back forward as far as it will go then unbolt the seat and rotate the seat backwards. This will allow the seat pan to get maximum access to the bottom pan. I can post a picture with the thigh support extended tomorrow is you wish to see how everything fits together.
I always carried fire extinguishers with mounts in my vehicles, this bracket works great in this car. Have fun.

BM235iW · 11-27-2019, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ss-mjs

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Originally Posted by BM235iW

Just remove 4 seat bolts then rotate seat backwards. Don't need to take seat out or unplug any wires. Super easy and quick.

Great! One last question - with the extinguisher mounted, can the passenger seat thigh support still be extended forward or does it contact the extinguisher?

The passenger seat thigh support slides out and in without interference. If I have a passenger riding with me I usually have the thigh support extended just because it covers the extinguisher bottle.
One additional tip, before you unbolt the seat from the floor, tilt your seat back forward as far as it will go then unbolt the seat and rotate the seat backwards. This will allow the seat pan to get maximum access to the bottom pan. I can post a picture with the thigh support extended tomorrow is you wish to see how everything fits together.
I always carried fire extinguishers with mounts in my vehicles, this bracket works great in this car. Have fun.

Top and side view with thigh support extended.

dradernh · 11-29-2019, 01:03 PM

Engine oil change, transmission oil change, coolant flush & fill, and semi-annual wiper change.

Ron Jeffries · 11-29-2019, 09:53 PM

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Wrapped the silver trim in all 3M DI-noc carbon fiber. Very happy with how it came out. Material is great quality and beats spending $800 or more on actual carbon fiber pieces.

Did you pull all the pieces off and replace, or do them in place?

WolfGTI · 12-03-2019, 10:30 AM

Bought suspension refresh parts -

PowerFlex subframe bushings - black series
Delrin differential mounts,
Monoball thrust arms,
F80 lower control arms
Ohlins coilovers.
Ohlins EDC delete module.

Springtime install planned - should be fun this year @ Tail of the Dragon.

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dradernh Brigadier General 4413 Rep 3,497 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW Ohio iTrader: (0)	Engine oil change, transmission oil change, coolant flush & fill, and semi-annual wiper change. __________________ 2017 M240i: 23.8K, 28.9 mpg, MT, Sunroof Delete, 3,432#, EB, Leather, Driving Assistance Package, Heated Front Seats \| Sold: E12 530i, E24 M635CSi, E39 520i, E30 325is, E36 M3 (2) TC Kline Coilovers; H&R Front Bar; Wavetrac; Al Subframe Bushings; 18X9/9½ ARC-8s; 255/35-18 PS4S (4); Dinan Elite V2 & CAI; MPerf Orange BBK; Schroth Quick Fit Pro; GTechniq Crystal Serum Ultra Ceramic; Suntek PPF
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WolfGTI Captain 716 Rep 913 Posts Drives: '17 F22,15 E84 M Sport,02 R53 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [0.00] 2002 MINI Cooper S [0.00] 2015 BMW X1 [0.00]	Bought suspension refresh parts - PowerFlex subframe bushings - black series Delrin differential mounts, Monoball thrust arms, F80 lower control arms Ohlins coilovers. Ohlins EDC delete module. Springtime install planned - should be fun this year @ Tail of the Dragon.
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