What did you do to your 2 series today?

1triple5 · 08-08-2020, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocky58

I had been planning on getting these. Oh well. Do you know what the difference is between the RWD and xDrive as far as mat fitment goes? They still have some RWD mats.

No clue... didn't think there would be any difference. Customer service assured me it would not fit though.

Wonder if anyone on here ever bit the bullet? ie, bought the RWD set for a Drive car.

Rich.Wolfson · 08-09-2020, 10:27 PM

Actually bought them, Bosch ZR5TPP33S from FCP so long ago they are now discontinued but those are what was in there from the factory. But at 73,000 miles it's time and I made the time today to get the job done.

It actually is an easy job particularly if you watch this video first. I wish I had that locking extension but some electrical tape took care of that.

I was surprised that it seems there was a bit of rust on the OEM plug threads that was down in the well when the plugs are removed but fortunately I had a small attachment for my shop vac that sucked it out easily. All 6 wells had the dust.

The plugs get torqued to 17ft/lbs which was easy. No anti-seize for me. But I was also surprised that the plugs that came out, I am sure they were never changed before, had a gap of about .025 and the plug box said .032. I split the difference and went with .030 as the plug gap tool I had didn't have .032 and I won't use flat gauges on plugs.

All in all an easy job. If you have the tools and watch the video, it's under 2 hours start to finish taking your time to do every step absolutely right. Second time you do it's an hour.

It's a bit pricy and not absolutely necessary, but the BMW Spark Plug Installation Tool (83300496065) made threading the plugs back in by hand easy eliminating the possibility of cross threading. It is a good purchase if you have the money. I never saw a tool that I didn't need.

No one should be afraid of this job. And it was a nice day here in New Jersey to do it in the shade of my driveway.

///Rich

makrop · 08-10-2020, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldfishRT

...3. Find a set of the OEM wheels in black and black kidney grills...

I could be persuaded to sell you my set... PM me!

Rich.Wolfson · 08-10-2020, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lnoble

Got a sticker to hopefully make my backseat drivers be quite.

OK. Made new ones today. Luke, I'll send a new one.

Sportstick, if this passes your copy edit, send me a PM and I'll send you one.

///Rich

John in VA · 08-11-2020, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich.Wolfson

OK. Made new ones today. Rich

Better! No comma needed in the last statement.

stlb5 · 08-11-2020, 04:47 PM

Installed the Ultimate Clutch Pedal. I've had it sitting in a box for almost 2 years dreading the install since I'm a big guy and this is a confined space. Took all of 45 minutes. Should have done this a long time ago!

Sportstick · 08-11-2020, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

Better! No comma needed in the last statement.

I had earlier PM'd the same observation.

dradernh · 08-11-2020, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stlb5

Installed the Ultimate Clutch Pedal. I've had it sitting in a box for almost 2 years...

Hey, I know all about waiting to install mods, as I still haven't put the wheels I bought from you a year ago on the car.

They have new A/S 3+s on them for the shoulder seasons, and they've been refreshed and ceramic-coated, so maybe this fall – who knows, it might be time to put them on.

WolfGTI · 08-11-2020, 09:37 PM

You should sell this - I'd buy one for sure.

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Originally Posted by Rich.Wolfson

OK. Made new ones today. Luke, I'll send a new one.

Sportstick, if this passes your copy edit, send me a PM and I'll send you one.

///Rich

Rich.Wolfson · 08-11-2020, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

Better! No comma needed in the last statement.

Got it. I think that might be it!

///Rich

TheSniper · 08-12-2020, 07:34 AM

I had these BC Forged wheels installed along with some Michelin PS4's.

19x8.5 +38

235/35ZR19

e46dreammachine · 08-12-2020, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich.Wolfson

OK. Made new ones today. Luke, I'll send a new one.

Sportstick, if this passes your copy edit, send me a PM and I'll send you one.

///Rich

I'm interested in these too 😁

Ron Jeffries · 08-12-2020, 05:35 PM

Dealer offers valet pickup and return, using a nice trailer. Got brake flush, some computer flash that messed up my main menu, summer tires finally, and black m-style mirror caps. and they washed it, which is nice.

PDM5 · 08-12-2020, 07:44 PM

Finally debadged the rear. Only badging on the body of the car now are the roundels. Looks a thousand times better in my opinion.

1triple5 · 08-12-2020, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PDM5

Finally debadged the rear. Only badging on the body of the car now are the roundels. Looks a thousand times better in my opinion.

Post some pics!

Ron Jeffries · 08-13-2020, 05:33 PM

yeah, so they did flash some computers tuesday. recoded some stuff: sensitive auto-wipers, mirror folding, turned off drive warning, a few other random things.

veepeak and bimmercode, good stuff.

i wish i could get mirrors to fold when i lock with top down, but the top starts to go up too soon. maybe it uses sunroof timing?

PDM5 · 08-14-2020, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1triple5

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Originally Posted by PDM5

Finally debadged the rear. Only badging on the body of the car now are the roundels. Looks a thousand times better in my opinion.

Post some pics!

Here is a shot I took! Despite the car being dirty, it just makes the back look so clean!

BrettKA7 · 08-14-2020, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PDM5

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Originally Posted by 1triple5

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Originally Posted by PDM5

Finally debadged the rear. Only badging on the body of the car now are the roundels. Looks a thousand times better in my opinion.

Post some pics!

Here is a shot I took! Despite the car being dirty, it just makes the back look so clean!

I always wondered what these wheels would look like in this color! I was deciding between E46 ZHP or E92 ZCP style wheels. Decided on the E92 style.

Sportstick · 08-14-2020, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PDM5

Here is a shot I took! Despite the car being dirty, it just makes the back look so clean!

Did the same and agree completely!

Ineresting part is how many folks who look at the car wind up asking what it is...the 2 is not immediately recognized by more than you might think.

dradernh · 08-14-2020, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

Ineresting part is how many folks who look at the car wind up asking what it is...the 2 is not immediately recognized by more than you might think.

I was going to suggest that's because there aren't too many of our cars around. I rarely see one where I am – maybe a few times each year, if that. That's likely a regional thing, though.

I called up the US sales through June for the 2 Series, and was pleasantly surprised at the May and June numbers. They're months six and seven out of the seventy-eight months these cars have been on sale. July, 2016 was the last month more 2s were sold than during this May and June.

mb67 · 08-15-2020, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dradernh

I was going to suggest that's because there aren't too many of our cars around. I rarely see one where I am – maybe a few times each year, if that. That's likely a regional thing, though.

I called up the US sales through June for the 2 Series, and was pleasantly surprised at the May and June numbers. They're months six and seven out of the seventy-eight years these cars have been on sale. July, 2016 was the last month more 2s were sold than during this May and June.

Interesting stats. I bought mine CPO back in August '18.

As for seeing other 2-Series on the road/out-and-about here in San Diego I've only ever seen four other 2'ers in two years, and one of those is the M2 that a guy at my work center got.

Sportstick · 08-15-2020, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dradernh

They're months six and seven out of the seventy-eight years these cars have been on sale.

WOW!

The 2 Series has been around a lot longer than I realized!

08-09-2020, 10:27 PM	#3324
Rich.Wolfson Thaumaturge 181 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Caldwell, NJ iTrader: (0)	Changed my plugs today.... Actually bought them, Bosch ZR5TPP33S from FCP so long ago they are now discontinued but those are what was in there from the factory. But at 73,000 miles it's time and I made the time today to get the job done. It actually is an easy job particularly if you watch this video first. I wish I had that locking extension but some electrical tape took care of that. I was surprised that it seems there was a bit of rust on the OEM plug threads that was down in the well when the plugs are removed but fortunately I had a small attachment for my shop vac that sucked it out easily. All 6 wells had the dust. The plugs get torqued to 17ft/lbs which was easy. No anti-seize for me. But I was also surprised that the plugs that came out, I am sure they were never changed before, had a gap of about .025 and the plug box said .032. I split the difference and went with .030 as the plug gap tool I had didn't have .032 and I won't use flat gauges on plugs. All in all an easy job. If you have the tools and watch the video, it's under 2 hours start to finish taking your time to do every step absolutely right. Second time you do it's an hour. It's a bit pricy and not absolutely necessary, but the BMW Spark Plug Installation Tool (83300496065) made threading the plugs back in by hand easy eliminating the possibility of cross threading. It is a good purchase if you have the money. I never saw a tool that I didn't need. No one should be afraid of this job. And it was a nice day here in New Jersey to do it in the shade of my driveway. ///Rich Last edited by Rich.Wolfson; 08-10-2020 at 10:28 PM..
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stlb5 Lieutenant 226 Rep 524 Posts Drives: '19 M2C MT, '15 X5 Msport Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Installed the Ultimate Clutch Pedal. I've had it sitting in a box for almost 2 years dreading the install since I'm a big guy and this is a confined space. Took all of 45 minutes. Should have done this a long time ago! __________________ 2019 M2 Comp, MT, BSM 2015 X5 Msport, CB (Hers) 2014 M235i MT, BSM, MPE, Dinan Springs (Sold)
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Ron Jeffries Old Member. Old in general, actually. 388 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i xDrive convertible Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Dealer offers valet pickup and return, using a nice trailer. Got brake flush, some computer flash that messed up my main menu, summer tires finally, and black m-style mirror caps. and they washed it, which is nice.
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PDM5 Second Lieutenant 150 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2017 240i 6 Speed Join Date: May 2014 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	Finally debadged the rear. Only badging on the body of the car now are the roundels. Looks a thousand times better in my opinion.
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Ron Jeffries Old Member. Old in general, actually. 388 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i xDrive convertible Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	yeah, so they did flash some computers tuesday. recoded some stuff: sensitive auto-wipers, mirror folding, turned off drive warning, a few other random things. veepeak and bimmercode, good stuff. i wish i could get mirrors to fold when i lock with top down, but the top starts to go up too soon. maybe it uses sunroof timing?
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