What did you do to your 2 series today?

brakthru · 12-01-2023, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AM20 BMW

Installed colour changing LED footwell lighting and beyond super impressed. Considering the F2x 1/2 Series has little to no ambient lighting, this has made a huge difference in improvement and has livened it up big time for those night time drives. 🪩🤩

Those lights are nice! You mind posting where you got them?

AM20 BMW · 12-02-2023, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by brakthru

Those lights are nice! You mind posting where you got them?

Yeah sure of course, I’m not too sure if this will work for you as it’s a UK link but I’ll send it to you anyway so you know which one it is as I’m sure it’s available for the US as well, but I got them from Amazon.

Govee RGBIC Interior Car Lights with App Control, Segmented Colour, 2-Line Design Lighting Kit, DIY Effects, Music and 30 Scene Modes for Cars, Trucks christmas https://amzn.eu/d/cemgh35

PalmN55 · 12-02-2023, 09:48 AM

Since I was working on it until 2 am I guess my hpfp counts. (Even though my car still runs terrible)

freakystyly · 12-05-2023, 09:24 AM

Washed it in the dark last night...

Doubled up merino and latex gloves for a nice cold hand wash.

Saw a nice F87 M2 comp this morning at a Ford dealership and made me realize how much I don't need a M2 comp.

michaewh · 12-06-2023, 10:21 AM

New to me, so I had it detailed with an added ceramic coat on the paint.

JMcLellan · 12-06-2023, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by michaewh

New to me, so I had it detailed with an added ceramic coat on the paint.

Congrats on the car! I love that estoril blue color and looks good with those wheels as well.

OffThegrid · 12-06-2023, 08:58 PM

Careless DP

JMcLellan · 12-07-2023, 08:32 AM

I've been trying to sell off parts from my previous M240i. Sold my stock wheels last week to someone local. Now trying to unload a TU fuel pump, downpipe and chargepipe. Getting some cash back in return on these items is oddly satisfying.

I officially got an allocation for a new M2 and the car goes into production December 18th. Went with the same color scheme as my M240i, black sapphire metallic, black wheels, blue calipers, and black interior. I guess I have a type. I should be able to pick it up sometime between late February and early March. Now to decide if I should get winter tires to finish the balance of this MN winter season or hold off until next winter, and just limit driving to fair conditions until the spring warmup. Definitely going with true winter tires vs the all seasons I had on my previous car to provide a little more confidence on the winter roads.

pmcmtnbkr · 12-10-2023, 07:12 PM

Winter is here summers came off today and the winter wheels and tires went back on the car

Jcoop901 · 12-15-2023, 03:21 PM

Added a set of VMR wheels to the 240. Merry Christmas to me!

JMcLellan · 12-15-2023, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcoop901

Added a set of VMR wheels to the 240. Merry Christmas to me!

Nice! Those look great.

M3SQRD · 12-17-2023, 11:34 AM

Needed to buy two new rear tires on our 240ix because one was punctured by a car key, the ENTIRE key. Only one corner of the key that you’d hold onto was exposed

M3SQRD · 12-17-2023, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jcoop901

Added a set of VMR wheels to the 240. Merry Christmas to me!

The 666M replicas look great on your 240!

owenscj21 · 01-02-2024, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by atek

Yep, I just did that myself earlier this year and now this...annoyed.

Holy crap... what's the trick to crimping these pins?

Dantesboyz · 01-05-2024, 11:23 PM

Congrats on the M2 J, how exciting!

I installed the FTP charge pipe today, another step in the plan lol
Also my wife got me some CF paddle shifters for Christmas off Amazon off all places.
They seem decent quality and fit great, dry carbon look to match the interior.

Thought I'd share
Dry Carbon Fiber Paddle Shifters... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MBMWH1N...p_mob_ap_share

JDM240 · 01-06-2024, 10:05 AM

Couldn't find any alcantara/Suede trim pieces that didn't have some sort of stitching so i created my own. Did the center piece and vents.

Dantesboyz · 01-06-2024, 10:15 AM

Looks good, can you do the trim around the shifter too?
I think that would be a nice complement

JDM240 · 01-06-2024, 01:27 PM

I plan to but first I'll be getting a better (hopefully stickier) material.

JDM240 · 01-06-2024, 01:30 PM

Quick pic of the honeycomb carbon recently added as well

JMcLellan · 01-18-2024, 09:27 AM

I don't technically own a 2 series right now but if things go well with transport I should have my new M2 next week. In preparation for delivery I ordered some BMW all weather floor mats and a set of Continental extreme contact all season tires. I wanted to get some proper snow tires but options are extremely limited and expensive in stock sizes (planning to swap tires on and off the stock wheels seasonally).

morphomeman · 01-18-2024, 12:55 PM

Given the high cost of swapping out tires twice a year (including recalibrating the TPMS system), I wonder if it might not be more cost-efficient in the long run to get a devoted set of rims for the snows. That might also allow for a smaller rim for the snows, usually better in winter.
And congrats on the new car!

John in VA · 01-18-2024, 04:03 PM

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...I wonder if it might not be more cost-efficient in the long run to get a devoted set of rims for the snows. That might also allow for a smaller rim for the snows, usually better in winter.

This is the answer for JMcLellan - removing/replacing tires, even with the best tire shop, can result in damage to the tire bead and/or wheel.

12-02-2023, 09:48 AM	#5415
PalmN55 Registered 3 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M235i [0.00]	Since I was working on it until 2 am I guess my hpfp counts. (Even though my car still runs terrible)
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12-05-2023, 09:24 AM	#5416
freakystyly Lieutenant Colonel 3473 Rep 1,961 Posts Drives: F22 B58 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Washed it in the dark last night... Doubled up merino and latex gloves for a nice cold hand wash. Saw a nice F87 M2 comp this morning at a Ford dealership and made me realize how much I don't need a M2 comp.
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12-06-2023, 10:21 AM	#5417
michaewh Somewhat reliable 18 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i; 2013 128i Msport Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	New to me, so I had it detailed with an added ceramic coat on the paint. Attached Images
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12-06-2023, 08:58 PM	#5419
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12-07-2023, 08:32 AM	#5420
JMcLellan Major 2540 Rep 1,486 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	I've been trying to sell off parts from my previous M240i. Sold my stock wheels last week to someone local. Now trying to unload a TU fuel pump, downpipe and chargepipe. Getting some cash back in return on these items is oddly satisfying. I officially got an allocation for a new M2 and the car goes into production December 18th. Went with the same color scheme as my M240i, black sapphire metallic, black wheels, blue calipers, and black interior. I guess I have a type. I should be able to pick it up sometime between late February and early March. Now to decide if I should get winter tires to finish the balance of this MN winter season or hold off until next winter, and just limit driving to fair conditions until the spring warmup. Definitely going with true winter tires vs the all seasons I had on my previous car to provide a little more confidence on the winter roads. __________________ 2024 M2 2019 M240i- Sold
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12-10-2023, 07:12 PM	#5421
pmcmtnbkr Private First Class 110 Rep 198 Posts Drives: BMW M235I Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Winter is here summers came off today and the winter wheels and tires went back on the car
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12-15-2023, 03:21 PM	#5422
Jcoop901 Southern Fried 150 Rep 145 Posts Drives: BMW M240i Join Date: May 2020 Location: TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [9.00]	Added a set of VMR wheels to the 240. Merry Christmas to me!
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12-17-2023, 11:34 AM	#5424
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01-05-2024, 11:23 PM	#5427
Dantesboyz recovering e36er 95 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Johnstown OH iTrader: (0) Garage List [10.00] 2017 ///M240i XDrive [7.25]	Congrats on the M2 J, how exciting! I installed the FTP charge pipe today, another step in the plan lol Also my wife got me some CF paddle shifters for Christmas off Amazon off all places. They seem decent quality and fit great, dry carbon look to match the interior. Thought I'd share Dry Carbon Fiber Paddle Shifters... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MBMWH1N...p_mob_ap_share Attached Images __________________ 2017 F22 M240i, Xdrive, M Performance Package Active Autowerke Downpipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet, Dinan Mid-pipe, xHP Flashtool, MHD Stage 2 To do next list- #1- Wheel Spacers & Tires, #2- B58 TU Pump, #3- Flex Fuel Kit
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01-06-2024, 10:05 AM	#5428
JDM240 New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: BMW M240i(F22) BMW 335xi (E90) Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Couldn't find any alcantara/Suede trim pieces that didn't have some sort of stitching so i created my own. Did the center piece and vents. Attached Images
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Dantesboyz recovering e36er 95 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Johnstown OH iTrader: (0) Garage List [10.00] 2017 ///M240i XDrive [7.25]	Looks good, can you do the trim around the shifter too? I think that would be a nice complement __________________ 2017 F22 M240i, Xdrive, M Performance Package Active Autowerke Downpipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet, Dinan Mid-pipe, xHP Flashtool, MHD Stage 2 To do next list- #1- Wheel Spacers & Tires, #2- B58 TU Pump, #3- Flex Fuel Kit
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JDM240 New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: BMW M240i(F22) BMW 335xi (E90) Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	I plan to but first I'll be getting a better (hopefully stickier) material.
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JDM240 New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: BMW M240i(F22) BMW 335xi (E90) Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Quick pic of the honeycomb carbon recently added as well Attached Images
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01-18-2024, 09:27 AM	#5432
JMcLellan Major 2540 Rep 1,486 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	I don't technically own a 2 series right now but if things go well with transport I should have my new M2 next week. In preparation for delivery I ordered some BMW all weather floor mats and a set of Continental extreme contact all season tires. I wanted to get some proper snow tires but options are extremely limited and expensive in stock sizes (planning to swap tires on and off the stock wheels seasonally). __________________ 2024 M2 2019 M240i- Sold
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