[hoppy6698]

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

[akuan99]

Originally Posted by bluemeanie

The pedal covers seem interesting. However, the stock pedals are just so perfectly set up for heel and toe downshifting I'd be worried that the larger, presumably taller, surfaces of the pedal covers would screw this up. Willing to listen to reports to the contrary.

No worry here for the slightly taller gas pedal (brake and clutch are same as stock).
I actually think it helps a little.
I've doing a lot of rev matching toe and heel downshifting (fun!) with them.

[akuan99]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

I'm waiting for that knob in some finish other than CF and alcantara. They have a very good-looking one in aluminum and black leather, but it only fits the 1 Series.

The finish doesn't match and that was why I was hesitant in buying it.
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.

[akuan99]

Originally Posted by F22santiago

I inquired about this in a previous thread and got no replies I wanted to order the standard m shift knob in the 235 (not a fan of the performance knob) but i wasnt sure if it will fit right in or if i needed the boot/clip as well

It should fit.
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.

[XplusYplusZ]

Thoughts on replacement air filters?

[Yummybox]

Originally Posted by bluemeanie

I thought about the black kidney grills, but personally I find that the stock grills look terrific in combination with the bright housings above the headlights.

One thing I don't like is the armrest, which places the arm at a strange angle relative to the manual shifter. Shifting feels more natural to me when the armrest cover is open. I guess we manual shift guys are second class citizens these days.

Like to hear if there is a genius solution to this.

Maybe there aren't many manual drivers on here but I have the same situation. My right elbow hits the armrest whenever I shift downwards, I've learned to just lift my elbow up a bit. I'm 6' and my seat is at the lowest position.

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)

[F22santiago]

Originally Posted by Yummybox

Maybe there aren't many manual drivers on here but I have the same situation. My right elbow hits the armrest whenever I shift downwards, I've learned to just lift my elbow up a bit. I'm 6' and my seat is at the lowest position.

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)

This is scary considering my car will be the first manual f22 ill be driving. I only drove auto ones. I probably wouldnt mind driving with the armest open worse case scenario

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by F22santiago

This is scary considering my car will be the first manual f22 ill be driving. I only drove auto ones. I probably wouldnt mind driving with the armest open worse case scenario

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???

[Yummybox]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

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???

If I wanted to, i could do all my shifting with my wrists while resting my elbow on the elbow rest.

Does that mean I have long forearms? Perhaps.

Originally Posted by F22santiago

This is scary considering my car will be the first manual f22 ill be driving. I only drove auto ones. I probably wouldnt mind driving with the armest open worse case scenario

Its really not a big deal. Having armrest up is completely unnecessary.

[F22santiago]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

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???

If thats the case then perfect. I always keep my elbow up while im driving

[MrBucket]

Originally Posted by XplusYplusZ

Thoughts on replacement air filters?

I did the BMS intake and it made a huge difference in sound, maybe it helped a little bit with the turbo spool, but it wasn't a huge difference and it was a while ago so I forget exactly what it felt like completely stock.

[wujin941005]

Originally Posted by wjones14

I don't have mine yet but I did order it with the black kidney grills. So maybe that doesn't count as a mod.

My first mod after that will be the stainless pedal covers. They're cheap, racy looking, and looks easy enough to do as DIY.

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.

[F22santiago]

Originally Posted by wujin941005

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.

You have a picture of this? Or a link?

[F80_M]

You can get the m performance grill for around $96 shipped

[Icy J]

M Performance grille for sure, I got mine before I even got the car lol

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by F22santiago

You have a picture of this? Or a link?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/No-drilling-...993132?vxp=mtr

[wujin941005]

Originally Posted by F22santiago

You have a picture of this? Or a link?

It was sold on taobao from China (like ebay). I won't be able to get you a link

[kd0t]

Tune!!

[MrBucket]

I did the BMW pedals myself, took about 15-20 minutes to do it all and clean up after.

[dave235]

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)

[NEUE02]

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.

[chaswyck1]

Originally Posted by NEUE02

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.

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.