[Fleish99]

Picked it up today - traded in a 2015 M235 mineral gray...some subtle changes that I like...

[BEEMeUp]

Very 'Vader'... I've always liked black, though they're a pain to keep clean

Any mods down the road planned?

[drexplode]

More pics of the wheels and car!

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by BEEMeUp

Very 'Vader'... I've always liked black, though they're a pain to keep clean

Any mods down the road planned?

Yes, Darth 35% tints next week will complete the look.

No major mods planned as of right now.

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by drexplode

More pics of the wheels and car!

Will do - later today...

I will say I was pleasantly surprised with the wheels. I was a little worried having not seen them in person.

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by drexplode

More pics of the wheels and car!

As requested - some more pics...

[aozer]

looks good, the new wheels and tail lights are so much better than the 235. i prefer the pre LCI headlights though.

[aaaaah]

Do the US LCI taillights have amber indicators?

[deer1209]

Thanks for sharing!

[gk09]

Originally Posted by Fleish99

Picked it up today - traded in a 2015 M235 mineral gray...some subtle changes that I like...

Looks like a beast!!!

Also congrats

[deer1209]

Since you mentioned in the other thread that your original order had the parking assistant deleted, does this one comes with parking assistant in the parking distance control package? From the bmwusa website it does not say explicitly the parking assistant would be included. I am picking mine very soon, had this deletion issue so I need to negotiate with my dealership on this. Worried that they would say it is supposed to be PDC alone

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by gk09

Looks like a beast!!!

Also congrats

Thank you!!

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by deer1209

Since you mentioned in the other thread that your original order had the parking assistant deleted, does this one comes with parking assistant in the parking distance control package? From the bmwusa website it does not say explicitly the parking assistant would be included. I am picking mine very soon, had this deletion issue so I need to negotiate with my dealership on this. Worried that they would say it is supposed to be PDC alone

The site is not accurate. It does have the parking assistant but I recall needing another unrelated option to get it. I think it may have been adaptive headlights. I tried the assistant at the dealership when pickup up. It's awesome...of the things my 2015 m235 didn't have.

The prior issue I had was that it was randomly deleted when I first ordered, so my CA had to resubmit.

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by aaaaah

Do the US LCI taillights have amber indicators?

The tail lights are all red. Including the indicators (top portion of the light). Side mirror indicators and front lights are orange (or Amber??).

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by aozer

looks good, the new wheels and tail lights are so much better than the 235. i prefer the pre LCI headlights though.

I honestly don't even notice a difference with the LCI lights. The wheels are far and a way an improvement in my opinion. Which I never expected. The wheels are even better in person. And I think will be much easier to clean.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Congrats!

[Dylan86]

Nice switch, namely the colour

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by Dylan86

Nice switch, namely the colour

Yes, but already feeling the pain with black. Random chip on the door only 1 week in. Small but definitely noticeable. I just ordered Dr Color Chip - that stuff better work. Plus I scuffed the shadow line with my watch - stupid. I need to figure out the match for the high gloss trim - which I asked about in the cosmetic section.

[Dylan86]

Originally Posted by Fleish99

Yes, but already feeling the pain with black. Random chip on the door only 1 week in. Small but definitely noticeable. I just ordered Dr Color Chip - that stuff better work. Plus I scuffed the shadow line with my watch - stupid. I need to figure out the match for the high gloss trim - which I asked about in the cosmetic section.

Yea, for a Black paint though, I find it better than my previous "blacks". Jet Black, Black Pearl Metallic on the VW's were BRUTAL to keep looking good. I had my car polished last month by the dealership and it's honestly almost as mint as the day it rolled off the floor. Trick is to only hand wash, or use a touchless in between, but using the two-bucket method has always kept the swirls minimal. I may do a nano coating (like Opticoat 2.0) next year to keep it looking this way, long term. That and a full re-wrap on my front end, as after two years the original 3m Clear has got some peeling/bubbles and the OCD part of me needs to address that.

I'd strongly suggest a front end wrap, with the black car. That and even the rear quarter area from road debris/sand you'll get some pitting.

Otherwise, enjoy it man, it's a great car!

D

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by Dylan86

Yea, for a Black paint though, I find it better than my previous "blacks". Jet Black, Black Pearl Metallic on the VW's were BRUTAL to keep looking good. I had my car polished last month by the dealership and it's honestly almost as mint as the day it rolled off the floor. Trick is to only hand wash, or use a touchless in between, but using the two-bucket method has always kept the swirls minimal. I may do a nano coating (like Opticoat 2.0) next year to keep it looking this way, long term. That and a full re-wrap on my front end, as after two years the original 3m Clear has got some peeling/bubbles and the OCD part of me needs to address that.

I'd strongly suggest a front end wrap, with the black car. That and even the rear quarter area from road debris/sand you'll get some pitting.

Otherwise, enjoy it man, it's a great car!

D

Great info - thank you!

[IND-Distribution]

Congrats!

[Fleish99]

Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

Congrats!

Mirror caps and painted reflectors courtesy of IND...You guys are awesome.