What did you do to your 2 series today?

BrettKA7 · 12-19-2020, 04:54 PM

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Figured out a good solution to cut the shine on my leather. Look how matte the passenger seat is now compared to the driver side!

What did you use? Thanks!

I'm working with some leather experts to learn whether or not it was appropriate to use, but here is what I did:

1. Applied Leatherique Rejuvenator via foam pad and let sit for 24 hours straight.

2. Used a horse hair brush to scrub in Meguiars D101 diluted 1:10. This product has a PH of about 11.9 diluted to 1:10 strength. It's unclear if this is a product that should be used multiple times on leather and it's unclear how much of the Rejuvenator is left in the leather after scrubbing. Meguiars does advertise this product is safe for leather, though.

3. Thoroughly rinsed the leather with a damp microfiber to remove the alkaline D101 residue

When it comes to coated leather, I believe only the worn parts of the leather where there are small scuffs, cracks, and folds are able to accept leather conditioner. Other detailers disagree. Either way, this is the most matte leather I've ever seen with 50,XXX miles on it. I'll continue to keep it hydrated every 6 months and keep it protected with UV protection.

RoundelM3 · 12-20-2020, 08:37 AM

Updated tail/brake lights to LED after doing the same to my M3.

chaosrob · 12-20-2020, 04:19 PM

2021 M240iX 120 miles on it currently

Black Kidney Grills
Dinan Sway Bars
Dinan Springs
Dinan Bushings
Akrapovic Downpipe
Dinan Intake
BMW LSD

Was quoted over 3k to install these items, they said it was 9 hours for sway bars alone so I decided to just do it in my shop. First time working on a BMW of any kind, typically work on my supras and muscle cars. Going smoothly should be wrapped up with a total of 7 hours in it. I did have to buy a monster 50mm wrench for the diff....

BrettKA7 · 12-20-2020, 07:12 PM

Went for a short drive.

silver_mcoupe · 12-21-2020, 10:00 AM

Finally got round to having the Dinan springs added

BrettKA7 · 12-21-2020, 11:22 AM

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Finally got round to having the Dinan springs added

This looks great! Wheels look perfectly spaced. Spoiler contrasts nicely.

lateapex'er · 12-26-2020, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BrettKA7

Went for a short drive.

Sweet steering wheel! This exactly what I'm looking for, tri-color stitching, alcantara and no center stripe. M-Performance or Aftermarket?

I take it there is no heating capability?

lateapex'er · 12-26-2020, 05:04 PM

Coded Temp values to TPMS view in iDrive.
Installed LED reverse lights and coded.

Rick.Null · 12-27-2020, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TonM3

After trying basically everything interior trim I was able to piece together an mperformance carbon fiber set for the convertible.

Hi Tom,

Is this the Alcantara/CF trim or the dry carbon fiber one?

Where did you get the dry carbon fiber center piece with the convertible switch cut out?

Thanks in advance! I have been looking for this!

BrettKA7 · 12-27-2020, 01:33 AM

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Went for a short drive.

Sweet steering wheel! This exactly what I'm looking for, tri-color stitching, alcantara and no center stripe. M-Performance or Aftermarket?

I take it there is no heating capability?

It's aftermarket, made by Coby. Mine is not heated but from what I understand, the owner can make them heated. He essentially takes an OEM core from his inventory, wraps it in the color / stitching Alcantara of your choice, sends it to you, then you send your original wheel back to go into his inventory of cores.

Mine was only $250 total.

chaosrob · 12-29-2020, 07:52 AM

Full Ankrapovic exhaust from down pipe to tips, m diffuser installed. Chipping away at the little things before I put enough miles on it to attack the wheels, tires, mechanical updates this coming spring

TheSniper · 12-29-2020, 08:47 AM

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I put my first 100 mile trip on the car! Top down with my Bride onboard, temps in the low 50's. Still good vert weather.

Congrats!!!

PeteTheMailman · 12-30-2020, 02:39 PM

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Placed order on 22nd, got email today with confirmation. M240i Estoril blue, Coral red, and 6MT.

againsttherage · 12-30-2020, 07:36 PM

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Placed order on 22nd, got email today with confirmation. M240i Estoril blue, Coral red, and 6MT.

Don't wait on the LSD, trust.

F22_tony · 01-03-2021, 07:19 PM

love this! most recently installed my RW Carbon carbon fiber hood and diffuser plus a set of extreme power house exhaust tips. I new on here not sure how to attach pics but there are some on my profile.

tlum235i · 01-05-2021, 09:25 PM

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I'm approaching 85k miles, so the car is getting a suspension refresh. Still deciding on either Dinan springs or MSS springs to pair with these B6 struts/shocks.

Really interested in how you go with this. I am about to install (next few weeks, hopefully over the holidays) the MSS Sport springs on to my M240i with 15,000 miles. I did think about installing the B6 struts but decided to leave it for a bit and go with the springs only. With only 15k miles I decided that the oem struts still had plenty of life in them although I am sure that the B6 struts would be a significant improvement.

Pulled the trigger on some MSS springs, so hopefully I can get everything installed in about a month.

johnthicc · 01-06-2021, 12:52 AM

Wrapped lower black part of the rear bumper white, unfortunately after re installing it the color is a bit off, anyone know of a vinyl that's perfectly matched to Alpine White ?

BrettKA7 · 01-06-2021, 09:09 PM

Weird thing happened - someone washed JUST the rear 1/4 of my car while street parked! Wish they would have washed the wheels...

XutvJet · 01-06-2021, 10:54 PM

Installed OEM M2/3/4 6MT transmission mounts. A nice improvment in feel and robustness in the shifter feel and motion without any NVH increase. Easy install and only $43 for both.

makrop · 01-07-2021, 08:24 AM

Ordered the m performance rear diffuser!

iv-128i · 01-07-2021, 12:47 PM

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Installed OEM M2/3/4 6MT transmission mounts. A nice improvment in feel and robustness in the shifter feel and motion without any NVH increase. Easy install and only $43 for both.

Do you have the part number pls ?

BEM-S4 · 01-07-2021, 07:21 PM

Installed most of the M2 dry carbon interior, thanks Anubis80!!! Ordered center piece to fit my convertible should be here in a few days. Mismatch is driving my OCD nuts.

Last week got the stud set on, thanks IND!

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12-20-2020, 04:19 PM	#3677
chaosrob New Member 20 Rep 29 Posts Drives: m240ix Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: O Fallon, Mo iTrader: (0)	2021 M240iX 120 miles on it currently Black Kidney Grills Dinan Sway Bars Dinan Springs Dinan Bushings Akrapovic Downpipe Dinan Intake BMW LSD Was quoted over 3k to install these items, they said it was 9 hours for sway bars alone so I decided to just do it in my shop. First time working on a BMW of any kind, typically work on my supras and muscle cars. Going smoothly should be wrapped up with a total of 7 hours in it. I did have to buy a monster 50mm wrench for the diff.... Attached Images
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12-20-2020, 07:12 PM	#3678
BrettKA7 Captain 567 Rep 776 Posts Drives: F22 M240i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Huntington Beach iTrader: (0)	Went for a short drive. Attached Images __________________ M240i \| Mineral White \| Coral Red
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12-21-2020, 10:00 AM	#3679
silver_mcoupe Private First Class 106 Rep 146 Posts Drives: F22 M240 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: East Bay iTrader: (0)	Lowered Finally got round to having the Dinan springs added Attached Images __________________ DD: Alpine White M240 6MT Track Rat: 1994 Miata Hers: 2019 XC90 Polestar
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12-26-2020, 05:04 PM	#3682
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12-29-2020, 07:52 AM	#3685
chaosrob New Member 20 Rep 29 Posts Drives: m240ix Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: O Fallon, Mo iTrader: (0)	Full Ankrapovic exhaust from down pipe to tips, m diffuser installed. Chipping away at the little things before I put enough miles on it to attack the wheels, tires, mechanical updates this coming spring Attached Images
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12-30-2020, 02:39 PM	#3687
PeteTheMailman Private First Class 127 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 21 240 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Bolingbrook, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M240i [0.00]	Placed order on 22nd, got email today with confirmation. M240i Estoril blue, Coral red, and 6MT.
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01-03-2021, 07:19 PM	#3689
F22_tony f22_tony 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	love this! most recently installed my RW Carbon carbon fiber hood and diffuser plus a set of extreme power house exhaust tips. I new on here not sure how to attach pics but there are some on my profile.
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johnthicc Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235i Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: AB iTrader: (0)	Wrapped lower black part of the rear bumper white, unfortunately after re installing it the color is a bit off, anyone know of a vinyl that's perfectly matched to Alpine White ? Attached Images
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BrettKA7 Captain 567 Rep 776 Posts Drives: F22 M240i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Huntington Beach iTrader: (0)	Weird thing happened - someone washed JUST the rear 1/4 of my car while street parked! Wish they would have washed the wheels... Attached Images __________________ M240i \| Mineral White \| Coral Red
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01-06-2021, 10:54 PM	#3693
XutvJet Major General 5551 Rep 5,369 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	Installed OEM M2/3/4 6MT transmission mounts. A nice improvment in feel and robustness in the shifter feel and motion without any NVH increase. Easy install and only $43 for both.
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01-07-2021, 08:24 AM	#3694
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01-07-2021, 07:21 PM	#3696
BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	Installed most of the M2 dry carbon interior, thanks Anubis80!!! Ordered center piece to fit my convertible should be here in a few days. Mismatch is driving my OCD nuts. Last week got the stud set on, thanks IND! __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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