[M-tavo]

Originally Posted by bman6074

Yea a bit of a long ride. We usually meet up around 9:30am to about 11am sometimes longer. Summer time more cars show up but in the winter if its nice out there are few regulars that still come out.

Once the weather clears up a little I'll take the drive!

[M-tavo]

So I've added a few thing to my car, really enjoying the car so far.

-M Performance front splitter
-M Performance CF spoiler
-M Performance rear diffuser
-M Performance black kidney grills
-Turner Motorsport Spacers 12.5mm(front) 15mm(rear)

And just today, purchased H&R Springs and looking to installing aftermarket exhaust tips on OEM exhaust

Next mods will include
-JB4 (if nothing changes my mind)
-ER catless downpipe
-still deciding on what intake to get

Will share photos as soon as the weather allows

[Phiberoptik]

Moar pics of the MK5!!! that thing looks secksi

[M-tavo]

Originally Posted by Phiberoptik

Moar pics of the MK5!!! that thing looks secksi

hahah.. Thanks, it went through a couple of stages until the final product, the it got sold when I came to the states..

[vladberca]

You're a car enthusiast for sure!
Can't wait to see the updates for the bimmer too!

[josem235i]

Originally Posted by M-tavo

hahah.. Thanks, it went through a couple of stages until the final product, the it got sold when I came to the states..

Used to live in that building behind the car in the last picture! Nice to see someone from PR! Congrats on the m235i

[danlgen]

Originally Posted by M-tavo

Thanks, everyone.

I really wanted CR interiors but once I saw Terra, the rest is history. The other thing is that you don't see as many Terra's around.

Coming from an AWD (Golf R), I thought that the M235i RWD would suck in the snow, I don't know why rwd BMW's have such bad rep as for driving on the snow, with good winters on, you're ready to go!

Hey OP - Im shopping for winter wheels for my m235i. What did you go with? Im told you need to stick with 18's because 17s won't clear the break calipers in the m235i? Thanks!

[M-tavo]

Originally Posted by danlgen

Hey OP - Im shopping for winter wheels for my m235i. What did you go with? Im told you need to stick with 18's because 17s won't clear the break calipers in the m235i? Thanks!

I got the wheels from tirerack, they are the MT4 Cesta, Monte Titano... 17x7.5 et40

They clear the front brakes pretty well, but as a surprise the rears are tighter than the fronts.

You should be good with something like that. The problem is that not every wheel is made the same, so you might encounter problems trying other 17's, whatever you get from TireRack, I'm pretty sure it will fit with no issues.

[M-tavo]

Originally Posted by josem235i

Used to live in that building behind the car in the last picture! Nice to see someone from PR! Congrats on the m235i

That's an awesome place ti live man, I miss being home!

[danlgen]

Originally Posted by M-tavo

I got the wheels from tirerack, they are the MT4 Cesta, Monte Titano... 17x7.5 et40

They clear the front brakes pretty well, but as a surprise the rears are tighter than the fronts.

You should be good with something like that. The problem is that not every wheel is made the same, so you might encounter problems trying other 17's, whatever you get from TireRack, I'm pretty sure it will fit with no issues.

thanks!

BTW - which tires did you go with?

[alexc93]

Nice! In for more pics with the mods

[M-tavo]

Originally Posted by danlgen

thanks!

BTW - which tires did you go with?

General Altimax Arctic, all I can say is that they are awesome! and for the price.. you can't beat it

[M-tavo]

Originally Posted by alexc93

Nice! In for more pics with the mods

Will do as soon as I can. Got to wash the car last night so I hope I can snap a few pics today

[M-tavo]

alexc93 Finally got around to take some pics and upload them...

I'm no photographer but here we go

-M Performance Front Spoiler
-M Performance Black Kidney Grilles
-M Performance Rear Diffuser
-M Performance CF Spoiler
-H&R Springs
-Turner Motorsport Spacers 12.5mm(front) 15mm(rear)

This week I'll be getting a full Fabspeed Exhaust installed








and here is a picture all dirty... not missing winter at all

[bman6074]

Nice setup. If you close to Glastonbury we meet up for cars and coffee Sundays. Starts around 9-9:30am till noon sometimes. I'm interested in hearing the exhaust. Is it full exhaust or just muffler?

Originally Posted by M-tavo

alexc93 Finally got around to take some pics and upload them...

I'm no photographer but here we go

-M Performance Front Spoiler
-M Performance Black Kidney Grilles
-M Performance Rear Diffuser
-M Performance CF Spoiler
-H&R Springs
-Turner Motorsport Spacers 12.5mm(front) 15mm(rear)

This week I'll be getting a full Fabspeed Exhaust installed

[M-tavo]

Originally Posted by bman6074

Nice setup. If you close to Glastonbury we meet up for cars and coffee Sundays. Starts around 9-9:30am till noon sometimes. I'm interested in hearing the exhaust. Is it full exhaust or just muffler?

I'll be getting the full exhaust with catted downpipe.

I think you told me about cars & coffee over there... I'm in Milford so it's a little bit of a drive, I'll try to go to one soon

[Hemisedan]

Originally Posted by M-tavo

hahah.. Thanks, it went through a couple of stages until the final product, the it got sold when I came to the states..

First VW that I've ever seen that I liked. Nice ride, now to the BMW!

[M-tavo]

Originally Posted by Hemisedan

First VW that I've ever seen that I liked. Nice ride, now to the BMW!

I've been a VW enthusiast since I was a kid and my dad had a VW Westfalia... awesome times!

Thanks though...

Got the Fabspeed full exhaust installed yesterday.. Will be doing a quick review soon, I'll try to post some sound clip videos or something.

[alexc93]

Originally Posted by M-tavo

Did you get the tip extension adapters for your diffuser?

I notice you re-used the stock tips. If so how much did you pay for the tip extensions?

I want to re-use my stock tips so cant justify spending $236 on tips/extension adapters

Thanks!

[M-tavo]

Originally Posted by alexc93

Did you get the tip extension adapters for your diffuser?

I notice you re-used the stock tips. If so how much did you pay for the tip extensions?

I want to re-use my stock tips so cant justify spending $236 on tips/extension adapters

Thanks!

I spent a few weeks with the factory tips with NO extension adapters.. I could'nt justify it either.. so I went with a full Fabspeed exhaust

I thought of doing installing aftermarket exhaust tips to give the complete look to it, but I ended up going the other route. Maybe that is something you'd like to try, many nice aftermarket tips out there.

[alexc93]

Originally Posted by M-tavo

I spent a few weeks with the factory tips with NO extension adapters.. I could'nt justify it either.. so I went with a full Fabspeed exhaust

I thought of doing installing aftermarket exhaust tips to give the complete look to it, but I ended up going the other route. Maybe that is something you'd like to try, many nice aftermarket tips out there.

Yes Cyba has some really nice options I'm looking into also.

In the pictures is that without extension adapters? Seems more flush than most i've seen without the adapters, normally its more set back into the diffuser.

Thanks!

[alexc93]

OP did you go to UMiami?

I used to see a Stg2 red 4 door golf R on campus a lot with out of state plates too