*Updated 10/3/15* FINALLY, some pics of my AW M235i =D

golf_234 · 01-20-2015, 09:56 AM

s1uma1 , I guess just the wheels mostly. Your current setup looks so stock and sporty and elegant, that example just seems overmodded. I really feel like if someone did this: in Alpine White it would look amazing.

But then again it is all personal taste so might just be me. At any rate, beautiful car, absolutely beautiful color combination, and excited to see what you do with it. Congrats!

golf_234 · 01-20-2015, 02:12 PM

OP, another question, how are you liking the coral red compared to say Terra?

s1uma1 · 01-20-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by golf_234

OP, another question, how are you liking the coral red compared to say Terra?

I haven't seen terra in person so can't really comment on that, but I think the coral goes very well with the white... my impression is that terra may look nicer in mineral grey...

Nuwheels · 01-20-2015, 03:26 PM

Have to say I agree with golf234 on his suggestion to not go to overboard on mods...your car is beautiful in stock form...the blue one above would look great in AW.

On a side note for golf234....there is a YouTube review with Nick Murray who does the review in an AW 235 with the Terra leather. You can get a pretty good idea what it's like. I think it looks great with Terra.

todd hollander · 01-20-2015, 03:46 PM

I have ordered an M235i Convertible, AW over Terra. They had both colors at the dealer and I thought the red just might be too bright, especially with the top down, in the long run. I was thrilled to find this thread as I want to paint my mirror caps and diffuser body color as well. This car looks fantastic.

Kidu · 01-20-2015, 03:57 PM

unless you have a physical restriction, go manual! Auto may be faster but manual is more fun

My EBII M235i agrees.

s1uma1 · 01-20-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kidu

unless you have a physical restriction, go manual! Auto may be faster but manual is more fun

My EBII M235i agrees.

I concur!

s1uma1 · 01-24-2015, 12:58 AM

first couple of mods done =D Body colored reflectors and replica m pedals! Pics in first post

M2ALEX · 01-24-2015, 03:11 AM

I just picked up my M235i. I love it. I do not regret going with Auto for this car. The transmission really complements the engine well.

I am afraid to start modding this car. Its going to leave me spending much more than I want to.

OP, How do you like the floor mats? Is it too sticky considering that its rubber. I am on edge on buying the same mats.

dan99 · 01-24-2015, 08:38 AM

So beautiful

mvallido · 01-24-2015, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by golf_234

s1uma1 , I guess just the wheels mostly. Your current setup looks so stock and sporty and elegant, that example just seems overmodded. I really feel like if someone did this: in Alpine White it would look amazing.
But then again it is all personal taste so might just be me. At any rate, beautiful car, absolutely beautiful color combination, and excited to see what you do with it. Congrats!

Agreed.

s1uma1 · 01-24-2015, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by M2ALEX

OP, How do you like the floor mats? Is it too sticky considering that its rubber. I am on edge on buying the same mats.

I like the floormats. they're not sticky. in fact, they were a little too slippery initially. I'm guessing there must have been some oil from production or something...it's better now though. I just like knowing I don't have to vacuum or shampoo the carpeted floor mats.

s1uma1 · 01-24-2015, 10:00 AM

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Agreed.

I'll probably end up with just the m performance parts and maybe a set of bbs CHR rims...

cookie munsta · 01-26-2015, 07:23 PM

car looks amazing!!

s1uma1 · 05-24-2015, 01:23 PM

Dinan stage 1 and airbox installed! ~along with MPE, but stock tips so no difference in appearance...

NEUE02 · 05-24-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by s1uma1

Dinan stage 1 and airbox installed! ~along with MPE, but stock tips so no difference in appearance...

Airbox pics please!!!

s1uma1 · 05-24-2015, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NEUE02

Airbox pics please!!!

There's a cruddy iPhone pic on the first post. will try to take some nicer ones later this weekend =)

s1uma1 · 07-08-2015, 05:04 PM

Bump for update. MP Grills and AWE Exhaust on first post

Iceman51sn · 07-09-2015, 08:16 AM

Looking good! Great choice with the AWE, it sounds amazing! Supreme is always great to do business with too.

M2ALEX · 07-12-2015, 01:41 PM

Looking back. I am actually glad I went Auto with this car. For a daily driver, its perfect. I think the automatic transmission compliments the whole experience of the m235i.

Lastly, I still have my S2000 to play around with which in my opinion, possesses the best manual gearbox transmission.

DZSlasher · 08-22-2015, 09:54 AM

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7/8/15 - nose job and a new voice (MP Grills, AWE Exhaust w/ center pipe)

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*mini review of AWE Exhaust w/ mid-pipe*
What a difference. MP Exhaust added little to no extra tone with windows up. The AWE Exhaust is basically everything I was hoping for. Aggressive in-cabin sound with windows up, while still being refined and bearable. Windows down and it's actually pretty loud. No drone. Very happy with sound. A quick shout out to SupremePowerParts who did the order and install. Awesome staff. Mechanic was very attentive to the details and made sure everything fit perfect with no contact. Very happy with service. Thanks guys!

5/24/15 - nothing crazy awesome, just Dinan Stage 1 and Dinan Airbox. Hoping to get a Dyno after Stage 2 installed.

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1/23/15 - body colored front reflectors, replica M pedals

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Took delivery in December and then had to go out of country for a month... finally got time to snap some pics and drive her around... =)

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Are the floor liners custom or from the dealership? Link would be appreciated.

abp689 · 08-22-2015, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by M2ALEX

Looking back. I am actually glad I went Auto with this car. For a daily driver, its perfect. I think the automatic transmission compliments the whole experience of the m235i.

Lastly, I still have my S2000 to play around with which in my opinion, possesses the best manual gearbox transmission.

How do you like the S2000 compared to the M235? I keep thinking about picking up an S2000, play with it for a year or two....then buy an M235 (or M2).

But the 235 seems like it would provide a similarly rewarding experience as the S2000.

01-20-2015, 09:56 AM	#23
golf_234 Captain 325 Rep 905 Posts Drives: E46, E90, F30 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Santa Monica iTrader: (0)	s1uma1 , I guess just the wheels mostly. Your current setup looks so stock and sporty and elegant, that example just seems overmodded. I really feel like if someone did this: in Alpine White it would look amazing. But then again it is all personal taste so might just be me. At any rate, beautiful car, absolutely beautiful color combination, and excited to see what you do with it. Congrats! __________________
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01-20-2015, 02:12 PM	#24
golf_234 Captain 325 Rep 905 Posts Drives: E46, E90, F30 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Santa Monica iTrader: (0)	OP, another question, how are you liking the coral red compared to say Terra? __________________
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01-20-2015, 03:26 PM	#26
Nuwheels Private 55 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Have to say I agree with golf234 on his suggestion to not go to overboard on mods...your car is beautiful in stock form...the blue one above would look great in AW. On a side note for golf234....there is a YouTube review with Nick Murray who does the review in an AW 235 with the Terra leather. You can get a pretty good idea what it's like. I think it looks great with Terra. __________________ MG/Terra/6MT/MP Exhaust
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01-20-2015, 03:46 PM	#27
todd hollander Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 284 Posts Drives: X3 30i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Emmaus, PA iTrader: (0)	I have ordered an M235i Convertible, AW over Terra. They had both colors at the dealer and I thought the red just might be too bright, especially with the top down, in the long run. I was thrilled to find this thread as I want to paint my mirror caps and diffuser body color as well. This car looks fantastic.
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01-20-2015, 03:57 PM	#28
Kidu Private First Class 55 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i EBII, RWD, 6spd Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (0)	unless you have a physical restriction, go manual! Auto may be faster but manual is more fun My EBII M235i agrees.
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01-24-2015, 12:58 AM	#30
s1uma1 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northridge iTrader: (0)	first couple of mods done =D Body colored reflectors and replica m pedals! Pics in first post
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01-24-2015, 03:11 AM	#31
M2ALEX Private First Class 38 Rep 110 Posts Drives: Mineral White M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I just picked up my M235i. I love it. I do not regret going with Auto for this car. The transmission really complements the engine well. I am afraid to start modding this car. Its going to leave me spending much more than I want to. OP, How do you like the floor mats? Is it too sticky considering that its rubber. I am on edge on buying the same mats.
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01-24-2015, 08:38 AM	#32
dan99 Captain 138 Rep 621 Posts Drives: 01' 330xi / 15' M235i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Neb iTrader: (0)	So beautiful
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01-26-2015, 07:23 PM	#36
cookie munsta Private First Class 5 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 07 E90 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	car looks amazing!!
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05-24-2015, 01:23 PM	#37
s1uma1 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northridge iTrader: (0)	Dinan stage 1 and airbox installed! ~along with MPE, but stock tips so no difference in appearance...
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07-08-2015, 05:04 PM	#40
s1uma1 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northridge iTrader: (0)	Bump for update. MP Grills and AWE Exhaust on first post
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07-09-2015, 08:16 AM	#41
Iceman51sn Lieutenant 153 Rep 446 Posts Drives: 2015 AY M4 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: OC iTrader: (1)	Looking good! Great choice with the AWE, it sounds amazing! Supreme is always great to do business with too.
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07-12-2015, 01:41 PM	#42
M2ALEX Private First Class 38 Rep 110 Posts Drives: Mineral White M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Looking back. I am actually glad I went Auto with this car. For a daily driver, its perfect. I think the automatic transmission compliments the whole experience of the m235i. Lastly, I still have my S2000 to play around with which in my opinion, possesses the best manual gearbox transmission.
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