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12-10-2014, 09:19 PM | #23 |
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My opinion, for under $500 (ea):
- Black Grilles ($120) - Radar, mounted ($300-400) - Aluminum pedals ($120) - Window tint ($450 for ceramics) - MP mirror caps ($455) - Wrap for interior shiny bits (@ $100?) - Full detail and UK Quartz or Opticoat protection (@ $450) - HPDE training (@ $250) - Buy detailing gear (DA polisher and products) and learn to DIY ($300) - Upgrade stock speakers to Focal (@ $450) I'm sure there are others :P
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12-10-2014, 10:25 PM | #24 | |
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I actually think it helps a little. I've doing a lot of rev matching toe and heel downshifting (fun!) with them. |
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12-10-2014, 10:28 PM | #25 | |
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I got it from Leith dealer sale. Althouth finish does not match it was not as bad as I was expecting. I will post pictures of it after I get my car cleaned. |
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12-10-2014, 10:30 PM | #26 | |
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It is same M sport shift knob that came with my 228i M-sport. The M performance shift knob upgrade fits both 228i and M235i. |
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12-19-2014, 07:32 PM | #28 | |
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To the other guy, the natural state of the arm rest is its back position, you have the option of sliding it forwards (presumably for people with shorter arms) |
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12-19-2014, 08:30 PM | #29 | |
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12-19-2014, 08:38 PM | #30 |
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I'm 6'2" and have no issue with the stick and armrest. My elbow doesn't come near the armrest as the angle of my forearm goes up from hand to elbow and is above the armrest surface. Do you guys rest your elbow when shifting???
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12-19-2014, 08:42 PM | #31 | |
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Does that mean I have long forearms? Perhaps. Its really not a big deal. Having armrest up is completely unnecessary. |
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12-19-2014, 08:42 PM | #32 |
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If thats the case then perfect. I always keep my elbow up while im driving
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12-19-2014, 09:42 PM | #33 |
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12-28-2014, 11:53 AM | #34 |
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They are not. They are $150 exclude the labor. I got my stainless pedal covers (not OEM) from China for only $40 and they are good.
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12-28-2014, 01:11 PM | #35 |
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12-28-2014, 07:53 PM | #37 |
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M Performance grille for sure, I got mine before I even got the car lol
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12-28-2014, 08:01 PM | #38 |
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12-28-2014, 10:51 PM | #39 |
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It was sold on taobao from China (like ebay). I won't be able to get you a link
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12-29-2014, 07:06 AM | #42 |
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For a little under 500 I got
-aftermarket Chinese rubber/stainless pedal covers (40) (looks exactly the same as mp but way easier to instal) -black kidneys(90) -after market cf mirror covers(160) -bmw rubber matts(70) -sun reflector from suncraft (80) -m valve stem covers (16) -cleaning cloths and polish (40) |
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12-30-2014, 11:03 AM | #43 |
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Has anyone installed the MP Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler yet? I am curious how difficult it was to remove the OEM spoiler and if the MP one comes with adhesive tape (or whatever) needed to install.
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12-30-2014, 12:27 PM | #44 |
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I haven't installed it yet because I'm getting my car this week, but I do have the part and yes, it does have the adhesive strips on the bottom. Looks like "peel and stick" to me, but I'm a little concerned about whether I want to trust just that tape that's on it. I may add some BMW liquid adhesive as well.
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