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ABPReader · 03-27-2016, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbenwilliamson

Took off JB4 and sold, took of BMS intake and sold.

Did you have a problem with them ? Or disappointed ?

pimp4cheddar · 03-28-2016, 08:07 AM

Nice list!!!

I'm curious as well as to why you removed the JB4 and Intake.

PARTS@STBMW · 03-28-2016, 04:00 PM

Congratulations on your new BMW and welcome to the F22 forum!

bbbenwilliamson · 04-08-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tenfour

May you share the bad experiences with the ecs spacers? I'm assuming vibration?

Yikes about VMR. They usually have an up to date inventory.

Whenever I hit a bump it felt like the entire chassis wobbled. Even after 3 alignments I felt like I was literally going to die every time i hit a bump. The car would nose dive left / right and it was scary as shit. I'm also not an idiot and they were 100% installed correctly etc etc. By far the sketchiest part i've ever put on a car which is mind blowing because I used to be in the VW / stance scene and spacers were always a staple.

As of last week I re-ordered wheels from VMR. V710 gunmetal 8.5 35, 9.5 45. Naturally the fronts were in stock and rears are backordered for 3 more weeks.

bbbenwilliamson · 04-08-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PARTS@STBMW

Congratulations on your new BMW and welcome to the F22 forum!

Thanks very much! lots to come from this thread including something insane later this year.

bbbenwilliamson · 04-08-2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ABPReader

Did you have a problem with them ? Or disappointed ?

There were some issues with timing, cold starts almost stalling the car, and severe boost lag early on but they helped me sort through the issues. I'm aware that since I owned my JB4 the firmware has changed entirely and I'm sure the problems are fixed. I just didn't like it. Nothing against them - great company and lightning fast customer service. I'm buying a 'fun' car this year and I wanted my m235i to be a stable / reliable daily.

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Originally Posted by pimp4cheddar

Nice list!!!

I'm curious as well as to why you removed the JB4 and Intake.

Thanks much! See above

bbbenwilliamson · 04-08-2016, 02:12 PM

M performance front splitter finally painted. I went gloss black in the middle and color matched sides. Looks OK. Probably will repaint 100% white because you can barely see it in low light.

M performance rear spoiler also got thrown on. Personally I love it, but I think I only love it because I have the m performance rear lower splitter. The black tones come in nicely from the side.

Front wheels will be here Monday, rear wheels will be here in 3 weeks -__-

PARTS@STBMW · 04-10-2016, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bbbenwilliamson

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Originally Posted by PARTS@STBMW

Congratulations on your new BMW and welcome to the F22 forum!

Thanks very much! lots to come from this thread including something insane later this year.

Can't wait to see it!

chihao · 04-11-2016, 09:32 AM

Are there anymore room for one to go 18mm in the back?

bbbenwilliamson · 04-11-2016, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chihao

Are there anymore room for one to go 18mm in the back?

I used to slam VWs on wheels that should never fit so I will always say yes. It comes down to suspension camber and tire. I never had any issues on stock camber, H&R stock tires on 15mm so Im sure you could.

bbbenwilliamson · 04-11-2016, 05:58 PM

Front wheels came today! Please don't mind dirty car - for some reason it decided to snow here yesterday and I had to take the car out.

Xenny · 04-12-2016, 12:36 AM

sweet! are those 18's or 19's ??

savethemanuals · 04-12-2016, 09:34 AM

Totally agree on that front splitter, I've seen a bunch with a black splitter and I think it looks awful. I think your setup now looks great

bbbenwilliamson · 07-13-2016, 12:36 PM

Bought a Porsche - car for sale!

22k Miles
$38,000

bbbenwilliamson · 07-13-2016, 12:58 PM

19" VMR V710 also for sale - never mounted. Rears haven't even left the box.

OEM Rear splitter for sale
OEM exhaust for sale (No tips)
OEM (Alpine white) rear spoiler for sale
OEM M Performance Springs for sale

Will ship anything at your expense. Make an offer.

JasonPetrie · 07-17-2016, 11:10 AM

Which Porsche did you get? I might be a little jealous.

bbbenwilliamson · 07-24-2016, 02:17 PM

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Which Porsche did you get? I might be a little jealous.

17 Macan GTS!

c1pher · 07-24-2016, 02:50 PM

Wow that was short lived. Any issues or just lack of successes with the car? Seems like you put a lot t of money into it to turn around and sell it.

JasonPetrie · 08-01-2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbenwilliamson

17 Macan GTS!

definitely jealous. Enjoy it!

bbbenwilliamson · 08-03-2016, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 228JB4

Wow that was short lived. Any issues or just lack of successes with the car? Seems like you put a lot t of money into it to turn around and sell it.

Honestly I love the car and everything about it. I live in Wiscconsin though. I am getting ready to get into a supercar next spring and I needed a more practical daily! The roads here are god awful and the poor car hated it. The suspension literally gave me headaches from all the shitty bumps and what not. I love my M235i as my first ever BMW and will never forget it! That is UNLESS it doesn't sell. If I cant get what I owe on it I am going to keep it and do a proper wideish body and nice turbo build lollolololol

c1pher · 08-04-2016, 10:07 PM

Sounds like you're ready for a Golf R.

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bbbenwilliamson Private 25 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	M performance front splitter finally painted. I went gloss black in the middle and color matched sides. Looks OK. Probably will repaint 100% white because you can barely see it in low light. M performance rear spoiler also got thrown on. Personally I love it, but I think I only love it because I have the m performance rear lower splitter. The black tones come in nicely from the side. Front wheels will be here Monday, rear wheels will be here in 3 weeks -__- __________________ Ben Williamson I'm a fitness, business, and car lover from the midwest. Instagram \| Twitter \| Email Last edited by bbbenwilliamson; 04-08-2016 at 02:18 PM..
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04-11-2016, 09:32 AM	#31
chihao Enlisted Member 5 Rep 47 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (0)	spacers Are there anymore room for one to go 18mm in the back?
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04-12-2016, 09:34 AM	#35
savethemanuals Enlisted Member 16 Rep 41 Posts Drives: '16 M235i 6-speed Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	Totally agree on that front splitter, I've seen a bunch with a black splitter and I think it looks awful. I think your setup now looks great
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07-13-2016, 12:36 PM	#36
bbbenwilliamson Private 25 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Bought a Porsche - car for sale! 22k Miles $38,000 __________________ Ben Williamson I'm a fitness, business, and car lover from the midwest. Instagram \| Twitter \| Email
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07-13-2016, 12:58 PM	#37
bbbenwilliamson Private 25 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	19" VMR V710 also for sale - never mounted. Rears haven't even left the box. OEM Rear splitter for sale OEM exhaust for sale (No tips) OEM (Alpine white) rear spoiler for sale OEM M Performance Springs for sale Will ship anything at your expense. Make an offer. __________________ Ben Williamson I'm a fitness, business, and car lover from the midwest. Instagram \| Twitter \| Email
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07-17-2016, 11:10 AM	#38
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