2015 M235i xDrive • Delivery and Build Thread

RiXst3r · 08-25-2014, 08:54 AM

Hello All...

Wanted to share with you my personal car, and its delivery and transformation as we modify it with parts of my personal taste.

The Car:
2015 M235i
xDrive
Mineral Grey
Terra Dakota Leather
Everything else is pretty much base.

If anyone has any questions about the 2015 differences, please let me know... I was excited to find all kinds of goodies that weren't expected like Bluetooth with streaming audio, even gets the track info from pandora and lets me control the music!

First Post: The delivery (with M Performance black front grills pre-installed)
Next Post: Interior: Custom M235i edition P3Cars gauge (with oil temp!!), more to come.
Next Post: Wheels (VMR v810 19x8.5 et45 square setup with front spacers)
Next Post: Other cosmetic Mods (painted reflectors, splitter, carbon mirrors, etc)
Next Post: Performance Mods (JB4, Springs, etc??)

Wheels go on today, thread will be updated later this afternoon. (EDIT: Wheel/Tire thread added in the wheels and tire forum http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1028928)
If anyone has suggestions on other mods that are a must have for this platform, let me know!

RiXst3r · 08-25-2014, 08:55 AM

Interior Mods:

first mod, P3Cars Custom M235i gauge, with Oil Temp! (boost, coolant, etc, etc)

So great that I can actually watch the oil temp and see when the car is warm, etc.

Literally 5 minute plug and play install.

Took video of the install, will post here also.

Edit: Updated with a better photo I just took

Edit: Updated with install video

RiXst3r · 08-25-2014, 08:56 AM

Wheels:

VMR V810 19x8.5 ET45
Going on today with 5mm spacers in the front. edit: also threw in 3mm spacers in the rear to try and make things more even.

8/28: New photos added

RiXst3r · 08-25-2014, 08:57 AM

Other Cosmetic Mods

- Painted Reflectors (to come tomorrow, will cover install too)
- Carbon Mirror Cover replacements (on order, will cover install here)

RiXst3r · 08-25-2014, 08:58 AM

Performance Mods:

JB4 Stage 2 with EWG
Will do before and after 0-60 time and boost comparison using the P3 Gauge

alz0rz · 08-25-2014, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiXst3r

Performance Mods:

JB4 Stage 2 with EWG
Will do before and after 0-60 time and boost comparison using the P3 Gauge

You need the flex fuel wiring harness when using the EWG harness with the JB4 SII.

RiXst3r · 08-25-2014, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alz0rz

You need the flex fuel wiring harness when using the EWG harness with the JB4 SII.

On it, I will e-mail Terry! Thanks man!

jrstech · 08-25-2014, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiXst3r

Interior Mods:

first mod, P3Cars Custom M235i gauge, with Oil Temp! (boost, coolant, etc, etc)

So great that I can actually watch the oil temp and see when the car is warm, etc.

Literally 5 minute plug and play install.

Took video of the install, will post here also.

Is that coolant temp or oil temp? P3Cars only mentions coolant temp.

RiXst3r · 08-25-2014, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrstech

Is that coolant temp or oil temp? P3Cars only mentions coolant temp.

It's a custom software for the M235i that does oil and coolant temps, BOTH as separate values.

-Rick

///MCFC · 08-25-2014, 10:17 AM

great thread! I'm curious...is there an x-drive badge anywhere on the car? did you test drive the RWD version and if so, have you noticed any differences?

jrstech · 08-25-2014, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiXst3r

It's a custom software for the M235i that does oil and coolant temps, BOTH as separate values.

-Rick

Thanks for the info. Is the airflow significantly reduced?

RiXst3r · 08-25-2014, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MCFC

great thread! I'm curious...is there an x-drive badge anywhere on the car? did you test drive the RWD version and if so, have you noticed any differences?

Yes, there is an xDrive badge on the left of the trunk, but I am removing it... just peels right off if you leave your car out in the sun for an afternoon. Did the same thing with my 435 xdrive badge... still deciding if I want to go with a full debadge or not.

Compared to the RWD, power and suspension feel very similar, it is obviously not as tail happy, but you can still get a good slide going because of the rear bias.

Surprisingly, it still feels as light and nimble as the RWD did. I think the suspension tuning is similar if not the same, and the ride height did not appear to be any higher either. I am not a track junkie or anything, so I am sure others would feel things I did not.

RiXst3r · 08-25-2014, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrstech

Thanks for the info. Is the airflow significantly reduced?

Not significantly, the bottom larger half is still open and you can aim it, I'm sure its different, but it still flows a significant amount... My left hand gets cold being that it is so close to the wheel in this car, so I usually put that vent on half-open anyways.

justinj23 · 08-25-2014, 11:37 AM

Your car looks great, congrats! I have a 2015 m235i xdrive on its way over as we speak. In the meantime was curious to know what kind of tires came with your xdrive?

RiXst3r · 08-25-2014, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinj23

Your car looks great, congrats! I have a 2015 m235i xdrive on its way over as we speak. In the meantime was curious to know what kind of tires came with your xdrive?

Had 4x Pirelli Cinturato P7 225/40/R18 Runflats

justinj23 · 08-25-2014, 02:48 PM

Great, thanks for the info!

gregharp · 08-25-2014, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiXst3r

Interior Mods:

first mod, P3Cars Custom M235i gauge, with Oil Temp! (boost, coolant, etc, etc)

So great that I can actually watch the oil temp and see when the car is warm, etc.

Literally 5 minute plug and play install.

Took video of the install, will post here also.

Edit: Updated with a better photo I just took

Sweet! I may need this.

Honestly, I do miss the coolant and oil temp gauges of my E46 M3. I was frustrated to find this wasn't available even on infotainment considering the "Sport" display.

Did you order it preinstalled in the OEM vent or DIY?

Looking forward to the install video.

RiXst3r · 08-26-2014, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregharp

Sweet! I may need this.

Honestly, I do miss the coolant and oil temp gauges of my E46 M3. I was frustrated to find this wasn't available even on infotainment considering the "Sport" display.

Did you order it preinstalled in the OEM vent or DIY?

Looking forward to the install video.

This is my car in the video...
Did mine pre-installed. Install video is at

qballis · 08-26-2014, 08:24 AM

Oh man...The orange peel in the 6th pic is awful...my Alpine White looks bad whichever way you look at it.

GOLFFRR · 08-26-2014, 08:30 AM

congrats, those VMR look Hot!

triplezoom · 08-26-2014, 11:49 AM

I assume this is you RiXst3r? The wheels look awesome!

04cobra · 08-26-2014, 01:07 PM

Does this car really go 0-60 in 4.4 in xdrive form? That's pretty nuts. I assume with a tune it will fly!

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RiXst3r 274 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	2015 M235i xDrive • Delivery and Build Thread Hello All... Wanted to share with you my personal car, and its delivery and transformation as we modify it with parts of my personal taste. The Car: 2015 M235i xDrive Mineral Grey Terra Dakota Leather Everything else is pretty much base. If anyone has any questions about the 2015 differences, please let me know... I was excited to find all kinds of goodies that weren't expected like Bluetooth with streaming audio, even gets the track info from pandora and lets me control the music! First Post: The delivery (with M Performance black front grills pre-installed) Next Post: Interior: Custom M235i edition P3Cars gauge (with oil temp!!), more to come. Next Post: Wheels (VMR v810 19x8.5 et45 square setup with front spacers) Next Post: Other cosmetic Mods (painted reflectors, splitter, carbon mirrors, etc) Next Post: Performance Mods (JB4, Springs, etc??) Wheels go on today, thread will be updated later this afternoon. (EDIT: Wheel/Tire thread added in the wheels and tire forum http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1028928) If anyone has suggestions on other mods that are a must have for this platform, let me know! Attached Images Last edited by RiXst3r; 08-28-2014 at 10:18 AM..
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RiXst3r 274 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	Interior Mods: first mod, P3Cars Custom M235i gauge, with Oil Temp! (boost, coolant, etc, etc) So great that I can actually watch the oil temp and see when the car is warm, etc. Literally 5 minute plug and play install. Took video of the install, will post here also. Edit: Updated with a better photo I just took Edit: Updated with install video Attached Images Last edited by RiXst3r; 08-26-2014 at 07:41 AM..
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