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      06-27-2015, 04:59 PM   #1
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2015 M235i Custom Order to WeHo + Mods

Hi Everyone!

So excited to join the BMW community, I've been lurking on here for a couple months reading as much as I can as my car is being built.

It's my first BMW (and first new car) so I'm here for some advice and input!

I wanted a manual, so I had to custom order, which was awesome because I got to pick everything exactly how I wanted. Here is what I ordered:

2015 BMW M235i
Mineral White Metallic
Coral Red Dakota Leather
Drive Asst (rear view camera)
Premium Package (keyless entry, garage door opener)
Heated Seats
Auto High Beams
Harmon Kardon
Enhanced Bluetooth
Carbon Fiber Mirrors
Stainless Steel Pedals
Carbon Fiber rear spoiler

Order Timeline:

April 29 2015
Order placed and deposit played

May 22 2015
Production started

June 5 2015
At port awaiting vessel

**Expected July 3 2015
Arrival in port.

**Expected July 8-9 2015
Delivery

I couldn't find the ship the car was on, but my dealer told me July 3 it would arrive in port. I ordered from Bob Smith BMW in Calabasas and they have been great.



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It's a lease, but I do plan on doing some light mods. I could use some advice on some. So far I just got a few cosmetic things:

Replacement color matched side markers:

Order from IND Distribution



I also ordered some vinyl stickers for the emblems from Bimmian.com
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Roof rack? I surf and road bike. There is a BMW one that has modules for both, anyone have any experience with this? Or any other brands?

I'm also thinking about COI or muffler delete, but these are a long way off. I want to do something to beef up the sound, not sure what's best.
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      06-27-2015, 05:44 PM   #2
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I have the 2 series roof rack. Works great and locks on the car.
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      06-28-2015, 11:49 AM   #3
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I have the 2 series roof rack. Works great and locks on the car.
I'm pretty sure this is the one I am going to go with. I looked up a bunch of others and they just seem pricier and not quite as well integrated.

Are there options to purchase this other than from the dealer?
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      06-28-2015, 10:08 PM   #4
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I'm pretty sure this is the one I am going to go with. I looked up a bunch of others and they just seem pricier and not quite as well integrated.

Are there options to purchase this other than from the dealer?
Sun Motors is the cheapest dealer. I actually got mine off eBay.

Note that the 2 series rack and the 4 series rack are identical. The BMW part number is 82-71-2-350-212.

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      06-28-2015, 11:32 PM   #5
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Found one on eBay for $185 new: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-OEM-FACT...4603a7&vxp=mtr
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      06-28-2015, 11:53 PM   #6
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OP - your car is very likely on the Cronus Leader operated by NHK. My ED M235i is on it too.
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      06-29-2015, 01:52 AM   #7
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Welcome! I'm jealous because I wanted coral red to go with my MW but had to settle for black interior because the deal on a remaining 2014 (yes it's been a year of bliss - the speeding tickets!!) was much better than ordering a 2015

One thing I had a problem with was the color match on the IND reflectors. First set was way off (too dark with too much black freckles) second set which they sent me free of charge is better but still not a good color match. They seem to have a hard time matching the Mineral white paint .
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      06-29-2015, 10:33 AM   #8
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      06-29-2015, 01:19 PM   #9
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I have the 2 series roof rack. Works great and locks on the car.
How long does it take to install and to remove?
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      06-29-2015, 05:17 PM   #10
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How long does it take to install and to remove?
About 5 minutes. Pop up the roof mount covers and then screw the rack on with four screws. Very simple.

You do have to adjust the rack width the first time you install it.
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      07-02-2015, 11:08 AM   #11
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Sun Motors is the cheapest dealer. I actually got mine off eBay.

Note that the 2 series rack and the 4 series rack are identical. The BMW part number is 82-71-2-350-212.
Thanks dude!!! I'm going to order on ebay from the link you sent. It was still hard for me to find the actual part on the bwmusa website. The only one I could find was for a 3 series. But at $300 much better to order online. Maybe I'll try to find the surfboard and road bike carrier online too

UPDATE: Ordered!! Got the surfboard carrier and road bike mount all on ebay. Thank you so much ended up saving like $300!

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OP - your car is very likely on the Cronus Leader operated by NHK. My ED M235i is on it too.
Dang! I wish I knew that a month ago! haha oh well, tracking for 1 day is better than none. How was the ED experience? I'm pretty jealous! I've been to Munich a few times, but never to pick up a car!

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Welcome! I'm jealous because I wanted coral red to go with my MW but had to settle for black interior because the deal on a remaining 2014 (yes it's been a year of bliss - the speeding tickets!!) was much better than ordering a 2015

One thing I had a problem with was the color match on the IND reflectors. First set was way off (too dark with too much black freckles) second set which they sent me free of charge is better but still not a good color match. They seem to have a hard time matching the Mineral white paint .
I mean MW with black was a close second choice, I just decided to go full ostentatious. haha.

Hmmm, the MW ones were more expensive, I wonder if it's because it's harder to match. Do you have any pics? I'd love to see, hopefully I luck out! Also did you install them yourself?


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Congrats and welcome
Thanks dude!!

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      07-02-2015, 08:59 PM   #12
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      07-02-2015, 09:52 PM   #13
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So I am selling my VW GTI 20th Anniversary Ed and I just drove it up around Mulholland and made a little video to help sell it. Check it out!


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      07-03-2015, 02:27 PM   #14
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Just spoke to my dealer and the car was supposed to arrive in port today, but hasn't. What a bummer.

The other bit of news is that they do NOT have any carbon fiber rear trunk spoilers in stock. Which is a bummer because if I have it port installed I can add it to the lease, now I'll have to buy it to add it. Which brings me to this question:

Anybody have any suggestions for aftermarket carbon trunk spoilers? I like the OEM look and design, but I'm open to other options.

Also looking for a good shop/installation place in SoCal (i'm in West Hollywood but am willing to drive).

Thanks!!
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      07-18-2015, 11:46 PM   #15
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Finally picked it up!!

Here is a pic I took the day after I got it DTLA.



I've tinted the windows (20%) and blacked out the emblems since then, I'll take some new pics, but trying to lower it soon, so maybe I'll just wait.
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