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      12-30-2014, 12:53 PM   #1
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Talking Mineral White Metallic 228i F22 M-Sport & Sparkling Graphite Metallic 328i E92

It should have been simple. I always thought that the car that was going to one day replace my 3-Series was going to be yet another 3-Series. But then BMW dropped the 1, and added both the 2 and the 4 making things even more difficult. I'd be lying if I said that that the 2 is as good looking as its big brother...BMW's design team really did a nice job on the 4 and there's no problem to credit them with that. But then I saw their respective performance benchmarks and realized that the 4 was quite a bit slower than the 2. That made the decision extremely clear. If you can get the same engine on a car with less weight, I figured that was the only realistic route a person should take.

As soon as the first wave of 228i & M235i starting arriving at the dealerships near me, I went to take a look and see how they compared in a test drive. Both were incredibly fun to drive...TwinPower technology really is something. Then I came online to read about what performance mods could be done to each car and saw that with the right combination of parts and tuning, a 228i can match a M235i. It seemed like a tuned M-Sport 228i was going to be the one for me.

As everyone here already knows, the limited inventory was the biggest obstacle in finding the right car. The dealerships strongly recommended not to do a custom build, saying that there was people who had ordered it 6 months ago and were still waiting. So late last month, I finally found one I liked and bought it! Last time around I went the performance mods first, then did appearances, but with this one I did looks first because it already has plenty of power. I'd have to say my favorite part about it is the paint. Mineral White Metallic has so much more character than Alpine White, it really goes well with the M-Sport's aggressive lines.

2015 BMW 228i F22

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Color: Mineral White Metallic
Transmission: 8-speed Auto with Paddle Shifters
Interior: Coral Red Dakota Leather with Black highlight
Trim: Aluminum Hexagon
Suspension: M Adaptive Suspension
Wheels: Avant Garde AG310 Glossy Black (Front: 19x8.5) (Rear: 19x9.5)


Packages:
  • M-Sport Package
  • Premium Package
  • Technology Package
  • Lighting Package
  • Driver Assistance Package
  • Driver Assistance Plus
  • Enhanced USB and Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration
  • Harman/Kardon premium sound
  • Anti-theft alarm system
  • Concierge Services

Modifications:
  • JB4 Stage 1
  • M Performance Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps
  • M Colored Kidney Grilles Stripes
  • M Carbon Fiber License Plate Frame
  • M Carbon Fiber Seat Belt Covers
  • M Performance Pedals
  • M Valve Stem Caps
  • Painted Side Reflectors
  • Llumar 30% CTX Ceramic Tint
  • DVD in Motion

2007 BMW 328i E92

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Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic
Transmission: 6MT
Interior: Black Leatherette
Trim: Aluminum Trim with Carbon Fiber Wrap
Suspension: H&R Sport Springs
Wheels/Tires: BMW 2-Series M-Sport Light Alloy Double-Spoke 461M 18"


Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
  • LET Motorsports Tune
  • AFE Cold Air Intake
  • MFD Performance Air Scoops
  • Modified Clutch Delay Valve
  • Rogue Engineering IKON Catback Exhaust

Exterior Modifications:
  • M Performance Aero Lip
  • Painted Color Matched Kidney Grilles
  • M3 Rear Spoiler Lip
  • GP Thunder 8500K Angel Eyes
  • GP Thunder 8500K Fog Lights
  • Camaross Elite Angels Wiring Kit
  • Painted Side Reflectors
  • Painted Red Brake Calipers
  • Carbon Fiber Vinyl Roof
  • Carbon Fiber Mirrors
  • Carbon Fiber Roundels and Wheel Caps
  • Shadowline Trim
  • Debadged
  • LED License Plate Lights
  • Painted License Plate Frame
  • 30% Tint
  • 50% Smoked Taillights

Interior Modifications:
  • JL Audio 2x10" Subwoofers @ 300 watts
  • Euphoria 6K Interior LEDs
  • OEM Aluminum Pedals
  • M Deadpedal
  • Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Roundel
  • Carbon Fiber Trim Wrap
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Fantastic photos thanks for these!
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Excellent mods to the cars.

What performance mods do you have planned for the 228i?
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Congrats, great photos. What do you think of the new 228 compared to the 328 ? I did almost the same 335 to 235.
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Awesome rides. Looking good!
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Fantastic photos thanks for these!
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Excellent mods to the cars.

Yep, wasn't trying to overdo it and have them look too racey. I think they look just right.

What performance mods do you have planned for the 228i?
I just installed the JB4 Stage 1 and am loving it! I'm not sure which other mods to do on it...any suggestions?

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Congrats, great photos. What do you think of the new 228 compared to the 328 ? I did almost the same 335 to 235.
The 328i is an awesome car but the 228i really does amazing job improving on it. The extra power that comes along with having turbos is something you can learn to appreciate really quickly
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