[Db750]

Edit: 1/3/16 - car is up for lease transfer! Loaded and only $498/month. All mods are included for free along with all OEM parts to return to stock!

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1211483

Edit: 9-20-15 - added a few pictures of new mods after the car was repaired from the crash see page two!!

Hey guys, wanted to share a few pictures of our 2015 M235i now that I have gotten most of the mods on. We picked her up back in December and have put on about 7000 miles so far. The car is Alpine White with black dakota leather and aluminum hexagon trim. It has most all options; I believe the only two it doesn't have are drivers assistance 2 and auto high beams.

I have to say that I really, really love this car! It is a really great mix of fun, speed, handling, comfort, technology, looks, and value in a perfect size for spirited drives. The N55 is perfect for this car, and it is one of the best feeling and smoothest turbo engines I have driven. Not to mention the great stock sound. I could go on for a long time, but some of my favorite things about the car are the acceleration, exhaust sound and "thunder claps", steering wheel, NBT, brakes, suspension, size and weight, looks...ok I'll stop! It really is a great car and I am thankful that BMW made it as I have been disappointed in a lot of the other new models.

Here is a list of mods that are on the car:

1. Gloss black BMW Performance Grills
2. RW Carbon Fiber trunk spoiler (Thank you to my friend UKBasketball for help installing)
3. RW Carbon fiber mirror caps
4. IND painted reflectors
5. VMR V710 18" wheels staggered in silver finish 8.5/9.5 with 225/245 tires
6. Continental Sport Contact 5 tires
7. 20% tint all around
8. Planning on adding IND painted rear reflectors in diffuser grey and gloss black roof wrap

I had originally ordered the great PSS tires, but after seeing the eta on delivery continually get pushed back I decided to begin researching other options. I have had quite a few different tires on many different cars including the PSS on several. I have also had the pilot sports, Hankook V12's, and Conti DW summer tires (amongst many other summer and A/S tires) and did not want any of these again.

I narrowed it down to the Continental SC5's and the Bridgestone SO4 Pole Positions. I was able to find many good reviews on the Bridgestone's, but couldn't find much on the Continental's as they do not come as many different sizes. What made the decision for me is I found on Tire Rack that the Bridgestone's were actually 4-5 pounds heavier per tire than the Conti's. The PSS is still king, but I must say the Conti's are a very nice tire. I have only put about 400 miles on them so far, but I can say that the grip is fantastic, they are very smooth and quiet, and wet traction is very good as well. I will not hesitate to buy these tires in the future, but would go PSS if available for the simple fact that the Conti's are actually more expensive. Please note that I am coming from the terrible runflats on the M235i, so I am not able to compare the tires back to back.

I was planning on having a friend take some higher quality pictures, but since I mounted the wheels last Wednesday my wife has managed to curb two of them, so I wanted to go ahead and document their existence before they are completely destroyed. I have wanted a set of V710's for about five years, and was just waiting on the right car to put them on. I have to say that these wheel are beautiful. The finish and design is perfect to me and really fits the car well. I will also say that Mitch at VMR did an excellent job of helping me with any questions. If he did not answer the phone when I called he returned my call within a few hours. Great service and communication from VMR! RW Carbon was also great to work with. Very great customer service from them. I will use both of these companies again in the future, and have already recommended them to friends.

Well, I guess I should go ahead and post the pictures. I appreciate anyone that took the time to read my post.























I will add a few pictures of my M3. It is a 2013 model LeMans Blue with Black leather. It has all options except for extended leather. Mods are as follows:

1. 20% Tint
2. IND painted reflectors, side gills, key hole replacement, M3 badge, and hood vents
3. BMW performance black grills
4. LUX V4
5. OEM CF trunk spoiler, mirror caps, and interior trim
6. Muffler delete
7. Coded

[Db750]

Could someone let me know if the pictures are showing up on the computer. They are showing on my phone on the app, but are not showing on my computer. Not sure if there is a problem or its just my terrible Time Warner Internet.

Any help will be appreciated!

EDIT: Got the pictures figured out. I was actually more mad than when my wife curbed the two wheels lol.

[dharo1]

Perfect combo! M235 and M3!!! Enjoy.
You should do a photoshoot of them together...
I'm thinking of doing the same.

[Db750]

Originally Posted by dharo1

Perfect combo! M235 and M3!!! Enjoy.
You should do a photoshoot of them together...
I'm thinking of doing the same.

Thank you for the compliment! I do enjoy the combo. I get the NA power with the M3, and turbo power with the M235i! Looks like you have a really nice stable as well with 2x M3's and an M235i!

I am definitely planning on doing a photoshoot with the pair soon. I have a friend that has a nice camera (he also drives an PY E46 M3) that has offered to help me out. Lexington has a lot of really nice street art that I would like to take pictures with. It's just a matter of finding the time to get together. I really wanted to wait until I could do something better, but I was afraid the wheels would be destroyed before I got the chance lol.

Thanks again for the reply!

[dharo1]

Please post pics if/when you do the photoshoot.
I'm waiting to do a little modding on the F80 M3 before I do the photoshoot. It should take another 2 weeks. But will definitively post them here.

[Phiberoptik]

Loving the color of the M3, I was torn between the E90/E92 used vs new M235i.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Beautiful !!

[W///]

Nice combo! E92 M3 owner here and I'm a huge fan of the M235i. It's easily favorite my BMW at the moment (even a bit more than the F80). If it wasn't for the M2 coming out, there's a high chance I'd have an M235i with 6MT in my garage.

Enjoy the cars!

[VMRWheels]

Both are awesome rides. Nice stable

[Db750]

Originally Posted by dharo1

Please post pics if/when you do the photoshoot.
I'm waiting to do a little modding on the F80 M3 before I do the photoshoot. It should take another 2 weeks. But will definitively post them here.

I definitely will be sure to post up the pictures! I spoke with my friend and he said he would be available on the 4th of July, so we are shooting for that date! Really looking forward as I have never had a skilled photographer take pictures of my cars, and I have been scouting out locations for years.

And yes, please be sure to post up pictures of your cars as well, I would love to see all three of them together!

Originally Posted by Phiberoptik

Loving the color of the M3, I was torn between the E90/E92 used vs new M235i.

Thank you! I am absolutely in love with the color as well. I really can't capture it at all with my cell phone camera, but it takes on so many different hues depending on conditions. I really love the way it looks under my garage lights as it can be deep blue and some areas and electric blue in others. I am hoping to get some good rolling shots in the sunlight as it really pops in the sun!

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Beautiful !!

Thank you, Mike, really appreciate it.

Originally Posted by W///

Nice combo! E92 M3 owner here and I'm a huge fan of the M235i. It's easily favorite my BMW at the moment (even a bit more than the F80). If it wasn't for the M2 coming out, there's a high chance I'd have an M235i with 6MT in my garage.

Enjoy the cars!

Thanks for the response. I really like the dual M3 combo you have going on; the M2 would be an amazing addition!

I have been keeping up on the M2 news as well, and if it had came out when we needed a car it would be a no brainer. It's been really difficult just waiting on more info and pictures of it!

EDIT: Just say in your signature that you are getting a LBB M2! That would definitely be my color of choice; love BMW Blues and LBB is one of the best!

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Both are awesome rides. Nice stable

Hey Mitch, thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure doing business with VMR Wheels.

[Db750]

Wanted to share this. Finally took the M235i out with the new summer tires and tried launch control for the first time. It was a slightly uphill run, the windows and sunroof were open, and I had some wheel spin about half way through first gear. I was very happy to see a 4.6 time! Not bad at all! I did it one more time on more level road, but had wheel spin all the way through first gear and got a 4.7.

This car is a beast! What a great car BMW has made; especially for the price. I think I can least shave .1-.2 seconds off with better roads, windows up, and a more ideal launch. Will try it out soon!



Edit: Took it out again tonight. Windows up and less wheel spin=

[Mjosh]

Great taste in your vehicles!! Before I settled on the M235 I was cross shopping a used E9x too but wish I could have both!

Those VMR's looks great on your M235, gives it a OEM + look! Thanks for sharing

[Phiberoptik]

Originally Posted by Db750

Wanted to share this. Finally took the M235i out with the new summer tires and tried launch control for the first time. It was a slightly uphill run, the windows and sunroof were open, and I had some wheel spin about half way through first gear. I was very happy to see a 4.6 time! Not bad at all! I did it one more time on more level road, but had wheel spin all the way through first gear and got a 4.7.

This car is a beast! What a great car BMW has made; especially for the price. I think I can least shave .1-.2 seconds off with better roads, windows up, and a more ideal launch. Will try it out soon!



Edit: Took it out again tonight. Windows up and less wheel spin=

I think you can get it down to 4.3!!!!!!!!

[W///]

Originally Posted by Db750

I definitely will be sure to post up the pictures! I spoke with my friend and he said he would be available on the 4th of July, so we are shooting for that date! Really looking forward as I have never had a skilled photographer take pictures of my cars, and I have been scouting out locations for years.

And yes, please be sure to post up pictures of your cars as well, I would love to see all three of them together!



Thank you! I am absolutely in love with the color as well. I really can't capture it at all with my cell phone camera, but it takes on so many different hues depending on conditions. I really love the way it looks under my garage lights as it can be deep blue and some areas and electric blue in others. I am hoping to get some good rolling shots in the sunlight as it really pops in the sun!



Thank you, Mike, really appreciate it.



Thanks for the response. I really like the dual M3 combo you have going on; the M2 would be an amazing addition!

I have been keeping up on the M2 news as well, and if it had came out when we needed a car it would be a no brainer. It's been really difficult just waiting on more info and pictures of it!

EDIT: Just say in your signature that you are getting a LBB M2! That would definitely be my color of choice; love BMW Blues and LBB is one of the best!



Hey Mitch, thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure doing business with VMR Wheels.

Completely agreed. BMW makes some amazing blue paint, and somehow, I've never had a chance to own one of them!

[Db750]

Originally Posted by Mjosh

Great taste in your vehicles!! Before I settled on the M235 I was cross shopping a used E9x too but wish I could have both!

Those VMR's looks great on your M235, gives it a OEM + look! Thanks for sharing

Thank you! That is definitely the look that I was going for. I almost got the wheels in black (have always wanted a set of black wheels) and I am happy that I went with silver for this particular car as I think it looks very clean.

Originally Posted by Phiberoptik

I think you can get it down to 4.3!!!!!!!!

I am certainly going to try! My wife probably had about 75 pounds of stuff in the trunk so next time I will remove that and see what else I can do to get it lower.

These runs I am doing are of course COMPLETELY STOCK engine, exhaust etc which I think is amazing. The only problem I have is that I have to use launch control to achieve any type of respectable numbers. If I just slam the gas pedal like I do in my M3 there is a ton of turbo lag and it adds about 3/4 a second. That is really one of the only complaints I have about this car. Once the revs are up it pulls hard and has a nice smooth power delivery; especially for a turbo engine.

Originally Posted by W///

Completely agreed. BMW makes some amazing blue paint, and somehow, I've never had a chance to own one of them!

Yes sir! This is my first blue car and if I can keep from it I don't think I'm going back. I LOVE Interlagos Blue as well and would have taken that color if it had come along. Yas Marina is pretty nice, but no where near as nice to me as the deeper blues.

Originally Posted by BoostedM235i

Vids?

I am not sure if you are asking for videos of the vbox run, but if so I am sorry I do not have any. I will probably pick up a gopro pretty soon, but for now all I have video wise of the M235 are a few standing exhaust clips and a couple of the tach accelerating.

[Db750]

Omg my wife just curbed the third wheel. Three wheels in two weeks. Brand new wheels. Someone please say a prayer for me.

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by Db750

Omg my wife just curbed the third wheel. Three wheels in two weeks. Brand new wheels. Someone please say a prayer for me.

I love my wife very much. I do not let my wife drive my car. None of my wheels are curbed.

The wheels on her Jeep are. Badly. I don't care.

[Kiwi]

Originally Posted by Db750

Omg my wife just curbed the third wheel. Three wheels in two weeks. Brand new wheels. Someone please say a prayer for me.

I would curb your wheels as well if you keep this praying thing going. Good on your wife and keep up the great work.

[dt20011]

Great combo and #s!

[Iceman51sn]

Originally Posted by Db750

Omg my wife just curbed the third wheel. Three wheels in two weeks. Brand new wheels. Someone please say a prayer for me.

I suppose you could always use this as an excuse to get a 2nd set!

[Db750]

Originally Posted by Alpine F31

I love my wife very much. I do not let my wife drive my car. None of my wheels are curbed.

The wheels on her Jeep are. Badly. I don't care.

Haha, thanks! My wife has actually gotten much better over the years, and had only curbed the stock wheels on the 235 once in six months. My main reasoning for buying the wheels and tires was so that we could have a seperate set of wheels for summer with staggered summer tires since ours came with the A/S tires. I had planned on the wheels getting their share of wear, but I was hoping they would at least last until this month's cars and coffee which is tomorrow!

Originally Posted by Kiwi

I would curb your wheels as well if you keep this praying thing going. Good on your wife and keep up the great work.

Thank you for your kind regards and warm prayers. Much appreciated, Kiwi.

Originally Posted by dt20011

Great combo and #s!

Thank you! Really appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Iceman51sn

I suppose you could always use this as an excuse to get a 2nd set!

Haha, hilarious! Actually LOL'd on that one! Probably won't be getting new wheels, but I am thinking about having the powdercoated another color this winter to try and make a positive out of a negative!

[FranckF1]

What a garage ! It must be hard to choose every morning !

The VMR wheels are just perfect on your car.