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      02-03-2015, 02:03 PM   #1
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Hi there, I am first time poster, but a long time lurker. I've had my 2014 Mineral Grey M235i since Oct. 2014 and enjoy it more and more every time I drive it.

Current mods are:

MP Exhaust
MP Black Kidney Grills
Carbon Fiber Shifter knob
Carbon Fiber gear shift cover
15% tint all over

I have about $1000 to spend on my next mod, but I can't decide what it should be, so I figured I'd get some advice.

I've narrowed it down to the non-electric MP Steering wheel, the carbon fiber trim, or the front splitter.

What would you guys do? Other ideas??
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      02-03-2015, 02:10 PM   #2
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Hi there, I am first time poster, but a long time lurker. I've had my 2014 Mineral Grey M235i since Oct. 2014 and enjoy it more and more every time I drive it.

Current mods are:

MP Exhaust
MP Black Kidney Grills
Carbon Fiber Shifter knob
Carbon Fiber gear shift cover
15% tint all over

I have about $1000 to spend on my next mod, but I can't decide what it should be, so I figured I'd get some advice.

I've narrowed it down to the non-electric MP Steering wheel, the carbon fiber trim, or the front splitter.

What would you guys do? Other ideas??
Depends on what you are doing with your car. Show, or go?

I just put on some Ground Control camber plates and holy shit does some front camber make a difference. The car is razor sharp now. I'm also planning (in the immediate future) to add (i) APEX 18x8.5 wheels (square); (ii) 255/35 tires (square); (iii) stainless brake lines; (iv) Porterfield brake pads (just to see if I like them); and (v) MP Exhaust. I already have ATE 200 brake fluid and the M-Performance Black Kidneys.

My stuff is for go (except for the MP stuff -- thats just for fun). If you wanted show, I would do some carbon fiber trim. I cant deny that it looks nice. Maybe the mirror caps?
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Springs!
This + Wheels

Drop + Wheels, in my opinion, has the greatest influence on exterior aesthetics.

Few other things to look at : Tune, Front splitter
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      02-03-2015, 02:35 PM   #5
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How much was the MPE? and is it worth it?
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      02-03-2015, 02:38 PM   #6
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Springs!
What brand of springs?
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      02-03-2015, 02:39 PM   #7
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How much was the MPE? and is it worth it?
I think I paid around $900 for it at my local BMW dealer. That was including the chrome tips and install. I like the sound a lot, no drone when cruising, but when you get on it, you can hear it.
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+1 on springs. Add some more Benjamins to your budget and add wheels/tires.
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This + Wheels

Drop + Wheels, in my opinion, has the greatest influence on exterior aesthetics.

Few other things to look at : Tune, Front splitter
Wheels are out of my budget for now, but like the idea of a drop.
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      02-03-2015, 02:45 PM   #10
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Dinan tune
Dinan springs
Dinan exhaust
Awron gauge
Afe intake
MP front spoiler
MP front grills
MP diffuser
MP side splitter
MP side decals
MP mirror covers
CF back spoiler
Matte black 18 wheels
ER Catless downpipe
ER FMIC
ER chargepipe
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      02-03-2015, 03:00 PM   #11
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Wheels are out of my budget for now, but like the idea of a drop.
Hmmmm....

I like the idea of doing all the wheels/tires/drop stuff at the same time. Just so you can get the fit, spacers, alignment, wheel balancing all out of the way.

I'd finish the interior CF and then save up for the drop/wheels next.

Good luck!
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      02-03-2015, 03:09 PM   #12
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CF M performance spoiler and mirrors. Make a huge difference in appearance in my opinion!
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      02-03-2015, 03:37 PM   #13
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CF M performance spoiler and mirrors. Make a huge difference in appearance in my opinion!
how difficult are the mirrors to install?
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Next:

CF interior trim

So far:

Dinan tune
Dinan springs
Dinan exhaust
Awron gauge
Afe intake
MP front spoiler
MP front grills
MP diffuser
MP side splitter
MP side decals
MP mirror covers
CF back spoiler
Matte black 18 wheels
ER Catless downpipe
ER FMIC
ER chargepipe
How do you clear codes from the catless downpipe? Does the AWRON do it?
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how difficult are the mirrors to install?
5 minute job. Use a plastic pry tool to get some grip on the cover and pull outwards. Pop on new ones. Done.
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      02-03-2015, 05:11 PM   #16
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What brand of springs?
I went with DINAN for a modest drop. If you want a drop that eliminates the gap completely then go H&R.
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      02-03-2015, 07:18 PM   #17
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Speaking of drop, am I the only one who thinks that the stock car sits awfully high? I was parked next to a VW Beetle of all things and a Honda Accord on the other side today and my car looked to be about the same height as those. If I were the OP, I would definitely go with springs as the next mod.

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Speaking of drop, am I the only one who thinks that the stock car sits awfully high? I was parked next to a VW Beetle of all things and a Honda Accord on the other side today and my car looked to be about the same height as those. If I were the OP, I would definitely go with springs as the next mod.
Yes, but it's weird. There seems to be a lot of wheel gap, but the car is actually pretty low! I don't understand it. Maybe it just needs bigger wheels from factory?
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Hi there, I am first time poster, but a long time lurker. I've had my 2014 Mineral Grey M235i since Oct. 2014 and enjoy it more and more every time I drive it.

Current mods are:

MP Exhaust
MP Black Kidney Grills
Carbon Fiber Shifter knob
Carbon Fiber gear shift cover
15% tint all over

I have about $1000 to spend on my next mod, but I can't decide what it should be, so I figured I'd get some advice.

I've narrowed it down to the non-electric MP Steering wheel, the carbon fiber trim, or the front splitter.

What would you guys do? Other ideas??
My first mods were high-lift door knobs, overhead fan shaft and blue lights in the wheel wells.
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      02-03-2015, 10:42 PM   #21
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Next:

CF interior trim

So far:

Dinan tune
Dinan springs
Dinan exhaust
Awron gauge
Afe intake
MP front spoiler
MP front grills
MP diffuser
MP side splitter
MP side decals
MP mirror covers
CF back spoiler
Matte black 18 wheels
ER Catless downpipe
ER FMIC
ER chargepipe
What does the MP side splitter look like? I haven't seen this listed anywhere before.
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Yes, but it's weird. There seems to be a lot of wheel gap, but the car is actually pretty low! I don't understand it. Maybe it just needs bigger wheels from factory?
There's definitely wheel gap even with 18's, but I don't think it's all that low either. My MINI was lower.
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