What did you do to your 2 series today?

BrettKA7 · 06-13-2020, 04:15 PM

Finally got my gauges apart to clean the dust out. What a FRUSTRATING process this was for a perfectionist like me.

Wipe lens clean. Set down. Clean dust from gauges. Lens is dusty again. Wipe lens. Gauges are dusty again.

Round and round.

Got it as perfect as possible but there are some microfiber fuzzies if the sun hits it. Oh well. I tried 10 different towels and got to the point that I was scratching the inside of the lens and the returns were... diminishing.

designatedposter · 06-13-2020, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BrettKA7

Finally got my gauges apart to clean the dust out. What a FRUSTRATING process this was for a perfectionist like me.

Wipe lens clean. Set down. Clean dust from gauges. Lens is dusty again. Wipe lens. Gauges are dusty again.

Round and round.

Got it as perfect as possible but there are some microfiber fuzzies if the sun hits it. Oh well. I tried 10 different towels and got to the point that I was searching the inside of the lens and the returns were... diminishing.

I've been there.. Gave it a polish too

pdx · 06-14-2020, 01:16 PM

after watching a bunch of videos on it, i decided to try the xDelete app to toggle x-drive on and off. now i know why all the videos have jump-cuts and fast-forwards or the magic happens off-screen. the app is absolutely maddening and failed to modify the x-drive at least two dozen times. maybe more. i was contemplating asking for a refund.

but it eventually did its thing and my 2018 m240ix is now an m240i.

yeah, the car feels different. yeah, it feels rear-wheel. yeah, it feels less tank-y. i have not driven it enough to validate any of the internet claims that it might save gas.

after all that money and install frustration im not exactly sure when i am going to really want to be rear-wheel only. i bought the x-drive version of the car because i wanted the x-drive sense of security. i wish toggling the x-drive was a button on the console next to the dampers control rather than having to pull out the cables and use that silly app.

i was also contemplating the xHP app for modifying the shifting, but am holding off because its a bigger investment and have few doubts the install will be every bit as frustrating.

Sportstick · 06-14-2020, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pdx

i bought the x-drive version of the car because i wanted the x-drive sense of security.

Other than in winter, please share more about what you feel this actually is doing for you. What security do you feel you are experiencing?

Mehim · 06-15-2020, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

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Originally Posted by pdx

i bought the x-drive version of the car because i wanted the x-drive sense of security.

Other than in winter, please share more about what you feel this actually is doing for you. What security do you feel you are experiencing?

Sportstick needs take a 20 mph curve @ 50 mph in both drivetrains then he'll finally get it.

Sportstick · 06-15-2020, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mehim

Sportstick needs take a 20 mph curve @ 50 mph in both drivetrains then he'll finally get it.

I've gotten it for a while. Running on PS4S with RWD and minimizing the duller steering feel and helplessness of understeer from excess baggage up front. I can manage a bit of oversteer if it happens.

Winemaker2 · 06-15-2020, 08:27 PM

Took my car into a wheel shop because the dealer said my left back wheel had a dent on the inside and may be prone to losing air. I also had some very minor wheel rash on the same wheel. I get a call a little later and they tell me the front left wheel is also dented/bent. You have to love these California roads even though we pay the highest gas tax in the country to supposedly keep them in good condition. I'll show picks of the newly powder coated wheel. These guys are so good we'll see if anyone can tell the difference from original and refinished. This happened to me on a previous BMW...seems OEM wheels are somewhat susceptible to damage.

Rocky58 · 06-16-2020, 01:27 PM

Gummi-pflege'd every single rubber seal on the F23. Geez, there's like a mile of rubber on the convertible. I even did the part that's hidden behind the rear. You have to have the top half up to see it. Cleaned out the whole interior and used Nextzett Cockpit Premium on all non-leather surfaces and shook out my CocoMats. I feel so much happier now when I get in the car.

TrboMike · 06-17-2020, 08:58 AM

I like saying Gummi-pflege.

Even tho I know I'm saying it wrong.

At least I know the first part is goomey (like gloomy)and not gummi (bear).

GUMMI PFLEGE!

GUMMI PFLEGE!!

AleksanderSuave · 06-17-2020, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pdx

after watching a bunch of videos on it, i decided to try the xDelete app to toggle x-drive on and off. now i know why all the videos have jump-cuts and fast-forwards or the magic happens off-screen. the app is absolutely maddening and failed to modify the x-drive at least two dozen times. maybe more. i was contemplating asking for a refund.

but it eventually did its thing and my 2018 m240ix is now an m240i.

yeah, the car feels different. yeah, it feels rear-wheel. yeah, it feels less tank-y. i have not driven it enough to validate any of the internet claims that it might save gas.

after all that money and install frustration im not exactly sure when i am going to really want to be rear-wheel only. i bought the x-drive version of the car because i wanted the x-drive sense of security. i wish toggling the x-drive was a button on the console next to the dampers control rather than having to pull out the cables and use that silly app.

i was also contemplating the xHP app for modifying the shifting, but am holding off because its a bigger investment and have few doubts the install will be every bit as frustrating.

I have the xhp app and flashed stage 2 with the MHD WiFi adapter with no issues

John in VA · 06-17-2020, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TrboMike

I like saying Gummi-pflege.
At least I know the first part is goomey (like gloomy)and not gummi (bear).

Gummi bears are Fruchtgummi Bärchen auf Deutsch - little fruit gummy bears
- pronounced goomey!

Sportstick · 06-18-2020, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

I've gotten it for a while. Running on PS4S with RWD and minimizing the duller steering feel and helplessness of understeer from excess baggage up front. I can manage a bit of oversteer if it happens.

This just showed up today...sorry it was late!

https://www.autoweek.com/news/sports...peners&slide=3

TonM3 · 06-18-2020, 02:06 PM

I was hoping to put the MPerformance carbon fiber interior trim in my F23, but they no longer make the center trim with the hole for the convertible switch.

Now I am trying out a wood interior in a color I don't believe they offered in the states.

So far I am pretty happy with it.

BEM-S4 · 06-18-2020, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TonM3

I was hoping to put the MPerformance carbon fiber interior trim in my F23, but they no longer make the center trim with the hole for the convertible switch.

Now I am trying out a wood interior in a color I don't believe they offered in the states.

So far I am pretty happy with it.

You can source gloss black from a 228 as well, that's what I have in my car.

TonM3 · 06-18-2020, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by TonM3

I was hoping to put the MPerformance carbon fiber interior trim in my F23, but they no longer make the center trim with the hole for the convertible switch.

Now I am trying out a wood interior in a color I don't believe they offered in the states.

So far I am pretty happy with it.

You can source gloss black from a 228 as well, that's what I have in my car.

I was torn. I wanted to try out the classic grand tourer look. Mine is not a hard edged setup. Plus there is a lot of black in there already.

BEM-S4 · 06-18-2020, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TonM3

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by TonM3

I was hoping to put the MPerformance carbon fiber interior trim in my F23, but they no longer make the center trim with the hole for the convertible switch.

Now I am trying out a wood interior in a color I don't believe they offered in the states.

So far I am pretty happy with it.

You can source gloss black from a 228 as well, that's what I have in my car.

I was torn. I wanted to try out the classic grand tourer look. Mine is not a hard edged setup.

What you have looks good, only suggested gloss black as an option since you started out looking at CF. Black seemed like a closer second choice. Here's a pic in case you revisit.

msej449 · 06-18-2020, 04:20 PM

@TonM3 Is this 'fineline'? I ask because I've been experimenting with a portable laser engraver and concluded that this would be a good substrate on which to engrave: all the other trims are too reflective or dark. I've done some engraving on the Oyster leather and it worked much better than I expected. I was thinking about getting a used fineline dash or centre panel and giving it a try.

Murf · 06-18-2020, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TonM3

I was hoping to put the MPerformance carbon fiber interior trim in my F23, but they no longer make the center trim with the hole for the convertible switch.

Now I am trying out a wood interior in a color I don't believe they offered in the states.

So far I am pretty happy with it.

That's cool, what car is it from?

Middy2000 · 06-19-2020, 12:42 PM

Fitted internal LED strip lights in the front and rear footwells. Powered by usb via the cigarette lighter point.

Also converted the boot to auto opening from the remote.

TonM3 · 06-19-2020, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by msej449

@TonM3 Is this 'fineline'? I ask because I've been experimenting with a portable laser engraver and concluded that this would be a good substrate on which to engrave: all the other trims are too reflective or dark. I've done some engraving on the Oyster leather and it worked much better than I expected. I was thinking about getting a used fineline dash or centre panel and giving it a try.

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Originally Posted by msej449

@TonM3 Is this 'fineline'? I ask because I've been experimenting with a portable laser engraver and concluded that this would be a good substrate on which to engrave: all the other trims are too reflective or dark. I've done some engraving on the Oyster leather and it worked much better than I expected. I was thinking about getting a used fineline dash or centre panel and giving it a try.

Yes it is "fineline pure"

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/333196896537

TonM3 · 06-19-2020, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Murf

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Originally Posted by TonM3

I was hoping to put the MPerformance carbon fiber interior trim in my F23, but they no longer make the center trim with the hole for the convertible switch.

Now I am trying out a wood interior in a color I don't believe they offered in the states.

So far I am pretty happy with it.

That's cool, what car is it from?

It was off eBay, 2 parts from Germany and 3 from Latvia. Took 6 weeks

This is an option on the F22/F23 in Europe

BimmerJRP · 06-19-2020, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hernandez706

Treated her to something nice. New wheels!

what diffuser do you have there?

06-13-2020, 04:15 PM	#3147
BrettKA7 Captain 567 Rep 776 Posts Drives: F22 M240i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Huntington Beach iTrader: (0)	Finally got my gauges apart to clean the dust out. What a FRUSTRATING process this was for a perfectionist like me. Wipe lens clean. Set down. Clean dust from gauges. Lens is dusty again. Wipe lens. Gauges are dusty again. Round and round. Got it as perfect as possible but there are some microfiber fuzzies if the sun hits it. Oh well. I tried 10 different towels and got to the point that I was scratching the inside of the lens and the returns were... diminishing. Attached Images __________________ M240i \| Mineral White \| Coral Red
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06-14-2020, 01:16 PM	#3149
pdx Private 90 Rep 50 Posts Drives: '24 M3 CS, '18 M240xc Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Oregon, US iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 CS [0.00] 2018 BMW M240xc [0.00]	tried the xDelete app after watching a bunch of videos on it, i decided to try the xDelete app to toggle x-drive on and off. now i know why all the videos have jump-cuts and fast-forwards or the magic happens off-screen. the app is absolutely maddening and failed to modify the x-drive at least two dozen times. maybe more. i was contemplating asking for a refund. but it eventually did its thing and my 2018 m240ix is now an m240i. yeah, the car feels different. yeah, it feels rear-wheel. yeah, it feels less tank-y. i have not driven it enough to validate any of the internet claims that it might save gas. after all that money and install frustration im not exactly sure when i am going to really want to be rear-wheel only. i bought the x-drive version of the car because i wanted the x-drive sense of security. i wish toggling the x-drive was a button on the console next to the dampers control rather than having to pull out the cables and use that silly app. i was also contemplating the xHP app for modifying the shifting, but am holding off because its a bigger investment and have few doubts the install will be every bit as frustrating.
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06-15-2020, 08:27 PM	#3153
Winemaker2 Second Lieutenant 62 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2017 230i MSport THP Dinan V2 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: SF East Bay, CA iTrader: (0)	Took my car into a wheel shop because the dealer said my left back wheel had a dent on the inside and may be prone to losing air. I also had some very minor wheel rash on the same wheel. I get a call a little later and they tell me the front left wheel is also dented/bent. You have to love these California roads even though we pay the highest gas tax in the country to supposedly keep them in good condition. I'll show picks of the newly powder coated wheel. These guys are so good we'll see if anyone can tell the difference from original and refinished. This happened to me on a previous BMW...seems OEM wheels are somewhat susceptible to damage.
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06-16-2020, 01:27 PM	#3154
Rocky58 Second Lieutenant 123 Rep 203 Posts Drives: m240xi Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: UT iTrader: (0)	Gummi-pflege'd every single rubber seal on the F23. Geez, there's like a mile of rubber on the convertible. I even did the part that's hidden behind the rear. You have to have the top half up to see it. Cleaned out the whole interior and used Nextzett Cockpit Premium on all non-leather surfaces and shook out my CocoMats. I feel so much happier now when I get in the car.
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06-17-2020, 08:58 AM	#3155
TrboMike First Lieutenant 142 Rep 345 Posts Drives: BMW M240ix Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: 07508 iTrader: (0)	I like saying Gummi-pflege. Even tho I know I'm saying it wrong. At least I know the first part is goomey (like gloomy)and not gummi (bear). GUMMI PFLEGE! GUMMI PFLEGE!!
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06-18-2020, 02:06 PM	#3159
TonM3 Lieutenant 249 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 / 2017 M240 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	I've got wood I was hoping to put the MPerformance carbon fiber interior trim in my F23, but they no longer make the center trim with the hole for the convertible switch. Now I am trying out a wood interior in a color I don't believe they offered in the states. So far I am pretty happy with it. Attached Images __________________ E46 -> E90 -> F30 -> F23
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06-18-2020, 04:20 PM	#3163
msej449 msej449 514 Rep 717 Posts Drives: M235i Convertible +LSD 2016 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South Coast UK & Swiss Alps iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 Peugeot e208 GT [0.00] 2016 BMW M235i Conv ... [0.00]	@TonM3 Is this 'fineline'? I ask because I've been experimenting with a portable laser engraver and concluded that this would be a good substrate on which to engrave: all the other trims are too reflective or dark. I've done some engraving on the Oyster leather and it worked much better than I expected. I was thinking about getting a used fineline dash or centre panel and giving it a try. __________________ 2016 M235i Convertible Estoril Blue & Oyster 2023 Peugeot e-208 GT (electric)
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06-19-2020, 12:42 PM	#3165
Middy2000 Middy2000 50 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 218d Sport Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Lincolnshire, England iTrader: (0)	Fitted internal LED strip lights in the front and rear footwells. Powered by usb via the cigarette lighter point. Also converted the boot to auto opening from the remote.
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