My new Estoril blue M235i A - M Perf mods + BBS CH-R

Db750 · 07-09-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FranckF1

So now it is perfection

Awesome! This is definitely one of my top 3 M235's on the forum! Very, very well done, sir!

Would love to see a few pictures of the whole car now that you have the CF mirror caps. Also, do you have any further plans for mods?

Db750 · 07-09-2015, 09:39 AM

Oh, another question; did you go with the OEM or RW carbon mirror caps? I have the RW on my 2, and the OEM on my M3 and can barely tell a difference between the two other than the RW are a little thicker so they don't line up as perfectly as the OEM.

FranckF1 · 07-09-2015, 09:53 AM

Thanks, that's very nice

Now that the car is "complete" I'll try to organise a photo shoot (or at least better pics) soon. Summer holidays are coming, it will be easier.

For the mirror caps, I did it like you, I ordered the ones from RW carbon. Same remarks, just a bit thicker (the right one, the left one is almost perfect).

Then about my next mods... hmm nothing coming to my mind yet. Perhaps replacing the brake discs and pads by M Performance ones but not before the original ones are worn.

No drop because of the front lip, it would be very stressful as it is my daily car.

Db750 · 07-09-2015, 10:06 AM

I agree on the drop! I would love to lower mine a bit to give it a better stance with the wider wheels, but can't sacrifice daily drivability in the name of aesthetics!

FranckF1 · 08-10-2015, 02:15 PM

A new pic (more soon)

DanG · 08-10-2015, 10:50 PM

Hmm. Looks very similar to mine. I guess you have good taste.

Feli_330i · 10-06-2015, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FranckF1

A new pic (more soon)

The car looks perfect! What size tires are you running?
Thank you

trill m235i · 10-07-2015, 11:49 AM

color combination with car and wheels flow so well!

FranckF1 · 10-12-2015, 04:41 AM

Hi, Sorry for the delay !

Tires and wheels :

19x8 ET40 front (no spacers) with 225/35/19 tyres. 235 possible with 5 mm spacers.
19x9 ET44 rear (no spacer) with 255/30/19 tyres

FranckF1 · 10-12-2015, 04:45 AM

Why not post a new pic

Feli_330i · 10-15-2015, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FranckF1

Hi, Sorry for the delay !

Tires and wheels :

19x8 ET40 front (no spacers) with 225/35/19 tyres. 235 possible with 5 mm spacers.
19x9 ET44 rear (no spacer) with 255/30/19 tyres

Thanks for the info! The car looks amazing!!

FranckF1 · 01-19-2016, 09:46 AM

Hi all !

Considering selling it for a 2016 Ford Mustang GT, now that this car is officially available in Europe.

If i decide to do it, there's a 9 to 10 months delay before getting a Mustang in France through official Ford Store.

But my heart says this car is way better (technically)... What to do ?

FranckF1 · 01-20-2016, 03:47 AM

Two new pictures

pimp4cheddar · 01-20-2016, 11:42 AM

Those wheels look solid on this car! Well done.

vladberca · 01-20-2016, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FranckF1

Hi all !

Considering selling it for a 2016 Ford Mustang GT, now that this car is officially available in Europe.

If i decide to do it, there's a 9 to 10 months delay before getting a Mustang in France through official Ford Store.

But my heart says this car is way better (technically)... What to do ?

Why don't you try an M2?

Steven1077 · 01-26-2016, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by vladberca

Why don't you try an M2?

Yeah it's real easy to get an M2

Keep the M235i

FranckF1 · 01-26-2016, 06:44 AM

I had the chance to test a Mustang V8 last saturday and it's definitely not my type of car !

The M2 is interesting but the gap with the M235i is not big enough to consider a switch. I'd have to find 20k euros and forget about all the mods I made on my car...

If i have to change, I'd like a real change !

bizfiend · 03-20-2016, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FranckF1

A new pic (more soon)

im jealous you dont even have a side marker hole on your front bumper

07-09-2015, 09:39 AM	#24
Db750 Captain 278 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2014 991S & 2013 M3 CP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, KY iTrader: (1)	Oh, another question; did you go with the OEM or RW carbon mirror caps? I have the RW on my 2, and the OEM on my M3 and can barely tell a difference between the two other than the RW are a little thicker so they don't line up as perfectly as the OEM.
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FranckF1 First Lieutenant 1042 Rep 311 Posts Drives: M3 (G80,Euro) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Montpellier (France) iTrader: (0)	Thanks, that's very nice Now that the car is "complete" I'll try to organise a photo shoot (or at least better pics) soon. Summer holidays are coming, it will be easier. For the mirror caps, I did it like you, I ordered the ones from RW carbon. Same remarks, just a bit thicker (the right one, the left one is almost perfect). Then about my next mods... hmm nothing coming to my mind yet. Perhaps replacing the brake discs and pads by M Performance ones but not before the original ones are worn. No drop because of the front lip, it would be very stressful as it is my daily car.
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Db750 Captain 278 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2014 991S & 2013 M3 CP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, KY iTrader: (1)	I agree on the drop! I would love to lower mine a bit to give it a better stance with the wider wheels, but can't sacrifice daily drivability in the name of aesthetics!
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10-07-2015, 11:49 AM	#30
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10-12-2015, 04:41 AM	#31
FranckF1 First Lieutenant 1042 Rep 311 Posts Drives: M3 (G80,Euro) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Montpellier (France) iTrader: (0)	Hi, Sorry for the delay ! Tires and wheels : 19x8 ET40 front (no spacers) with 225/35/19 tyres. 235 possible with 5 mm spacers. 19x9 ET44 rear (no spacer) with 255/30/19 tyres
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10-12-2015, 04:45 AM	#32
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01-19-2016, 09:46 AM	#34
FranckF1 First Lieutenant 1042 Rep 311 Posts Drives: M3 (G80,Euro) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Montpellier (France) iTrader: (0)	Hi all ! Considering selling it for a 2016 Ford Mustang GT, now that this car is officially available in Europe. If i decide to do it, there's a 9 to 10 months delay before getting a Mustang in France through official Ford Store. But my heart says this car is way better (technically)... What to do ?
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01-20-2016, 03:47 AM	#35
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01-20-2016, 11:42 AM	#36
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01-26-2016, 06:44 AM	#39
FranckF1 First Lieutenant 1042 Rep 311 Posts Drives: M3 (G80,Euro) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Montpellier (France) iTrader: (0)	I had the chance to test a Mustang V8 last saturday and it's definitely not my type of car ! The M2 is interesting but the gap with the M235i is not big enough to consider a switch. I'd have to find 20k euros and forget about all the mods I made on my car... If i have to change, I'd like a real change !
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