What did you do to your 2 series today?

Winemaker2 · 07-17-2020, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkDemma

Same thing as I do most days ... go past it on my way to my morning run sitting there unused thinking "damn that's a beautiful car".

Glad to hear that I am not the only one that does that.

bobkat09 · 07-17-2020, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PeanuKeeyes

I also got my oil changed today, I switched to 5w-30 at time of purchase and have stuck with it. 41k miles. — interested to hear what you go with for LSD! It was my understanding (or potential misunderstanding), that the quaife was the only LSD available for the 4 banger with the correct ratios. Have you found that to be the case or no?

I agree with you using a heavier weight oil. What brand is the 5w-30 you are using?

BimBimM2 · 07-17-2020, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkDemma

Same thing as I do most days ... go past it on my way to my morning run sitting there unused thinking "damn that's a beautiful car".

Why is it unused?

MarkDemma · 07-17-2020, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BimBimM2

Why is it unused?

Because I'm working from home for the foreseeable future.

PeanuKeeyes · 07-17-2020, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bobkat09

I agree with you using a heavier weight oil. What brand is the 5w-30 you are using?

The shop I take it to runs Liqui Moly. Once I switch over to changing it myself down the road, I’ll probably use Mobile 1. I’m not too fussy, they’re both virtually the same. More fussy about how often I change it (Every 4-5k miles)

4Hockey4 · 07-18-2020, 06:52 PM

Got my car back from shop, Rogue SSK, 2nd 1/2 charge pipe, Powerflex upper bushings and popped new OEM shift knob on.

Totally different experience with car. Shifting is amazing/tight and the tightness/stability in the steering surprised me. Very little NVH.

Wife and I went out and ran her good today, she def. likes new shifter, hitting 2nd/3rd hard much better she says.

iv-128i · 07-18-2020, 07:23 PM

Decided that I plastidip my oem mags in black. Result is actually not too bad :

TheSniper · 07-18-2020, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by iv-128i

Decided that I plastidip my oem mags in black. Result is actually not too bad :

They look good!

4Hockey4 · 07-19-2020, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkDemma

Because I'm working from home for the foreseeable future.

I've driven mine way more since March, more free time and no way I take mine downtown !

Yak · 07-20-2020, 08:43 PM

Went to Chick-fil-A and saw an orange 1m and a blue 235/240i.

shadowfax · 07-20-2020, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Yak

Went to Chick-fil-A and saw an orange 1m and a blue 235/240i.

I have a blue 235, and now have a strange and strong desire to get an orange 1m to keep it company.

BEM-S4 · 07-21-2020, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by iv-128i

Decided that I plastidip my oem mags in black. Result is actually not too bad :

Your top looks like it's in need of a reseal - chemical guys makes a nice one.

iv-128i · 07-21-2020, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by iv-128i

Decided that I plastidip my oem mags in black. Result is actually not too bad :

Your top looks like it's in need of a reseal - chemical guys makes a nice one.

Actually that how it looks, it is the moonlight black option. It is better in person that on picture.

BEM-S4 · 07-21-2020, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by iv-128i

Actually that how it looks, it is the moonlight black option. It is better in person that on picture.

Ah - I forgot all about that option. Wonder how many were ordered with that, not that I see F23s every day but I've never seen one.

againsttherage · 07-22-2020, 10:03 PM

A bit late, but recently added m performance lsd, interior trim, shifter, and parking brake.

If you are on the fence on the lsd just do it. Car should come like this from the factory.

Shifter has fantastic feel and would definitely recommend swapping if you haven't already.

makrop · 07-23-2020, 01:59 PM

VMR 802 in Matte Bronze. 19x9.5 rears and 19x8.5 fronts. Tires are Michelin AS-3's 225/35/19 & 255/30/19. Stock everything else. I had wanted bronze on my last two BMWs but chickened out. Finally pulled the trigger! I am going to want some ceramic pads soon because these are gonna be a booger to clean with brake dust. I sealed and waxed them pretty good before mounting so hopefully that lasts a few miles... It is nice to finally have some decent rubber width on the rears (had a square 225 setup stock). These wheels also are hard to photograph. Different color depending on lighting and angles.

happyjack · 07-23-2020, 02:25 PM

holy smokes!!! those VMRs are amazing. might be my favorite wheels to date on an F22

BrettKA7 · 07-23-2020, 03:42 PM

Deleted my rear resonator and gave it a thorough wash after my front bumper replacement (due to peeling paint)

I feel like I fall back in love with this car every day.

PDM5 · 07-23-2020, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by happyjack

holy smokes!!! those VMRs are amazing. might be my favorite wheels to date on an F22

Yeah they for sure are the best looking wheels on the 2 series in my book as well.

PDM5 · 07-23-2020, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BrettKA7

Deleted my rear resonator and gave it a thorough wash after my front bumper replacement (due to peeling paint)

I feel like I fall back in love with this car every day.

I know you posted the specs before, but what is your wheel setup/spacer? Looks nice and flush. Car looks great!

BrettKA7 · 07-23-2020, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PDM5

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Originally Posted by BrettKA7

Deleted my rear resonator and gave it a thorough wash after my front bumper replacement (due to peeling paint)

I feel like I fall back in love with this car every day.

I know you posted the specs before, but what is your wheel setup/spacer? Looks nice and flush. Car looks great!

They are 18x8 ET35. They do poke a bit in the rear, I'll post a pic here. The poke is very minimal and you have to look at the car directly from the rear at an angle to see the poke. I kept the original staggered tires because I read 245s will rub up front, plus I don't want BMW pitching a fit if I have a warranty concern.

The brand is Alzor 030. If you look at my recent threads, I did a thorough write up on my thoughts

Feel free to ask any questions!

Mleon · 07-23-2020, 05:31 PM

Since getting my 2 series in April I've worked diligently on doing some small mods then started on some bigger mods through local companies !
(Did all small mods myself as it was rather easy to look up how to do it on YouTube)
So far I'm loving just LOOKING at it. When I'm at the bank or walking to it from the grocery store.
Even though it's nothing compared to LAs fancy Lambos and Bentleys, to me it's such a big Phoenix!!

Current smalls mods:
Removed 228i decal
Stock grill to glossy black grill
H7 stock bulbs to H7 LED Aukee bulbs
Door lights to shine the M symbol (M edition 2 series)
Side mirror caps to M edition black glossy caps
Turning signal side mirror lights to smoked out inside to out flash (rather than blinking)
Stock decal to carbon fiber blue and black decal
And threw in some blue LED floor lights and took out the stock ones

Big mod:
Stock rims to a glossy black finish
Calipers to royal blue to match the decal
And small valve caps to match calipers!

*still need to find LED park lights, as I took them out lol and looking for High bean LEDS H17, which is hard to find ANYWHERE.

*i want to just change them to the halo headlight kit but they're sold out where I would get them!
So anticipating that.

Next BIG one is:
Full body neon yellow matte finished wrap with a glossy black roof for that big sunroof finish

Next small is:
Seatbelts to a royal blue to match decal and calipers!

****will post more in addition to this post

07-18-2020, 06:52 PM	#3262
4Hockey4 Banned 832 Rep 674 Posts Drives: Pinto Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Here iTrader: (0)	Got my car back from shop, Rogue SSK, 2nd 1/2 charge pipe, Powerflex upper bushings and popped new OEM shift knob on. Totally different experience with car. Shifting is amazing/tight and the tightness/stability in the steering surprised me. Very little NVH. Wife and I went out and ran her good today, she def. likes new shifter, hitting 2nd/3rd hard much better she says.
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07-18-2020, 07:23 PM	#3263
iv-128i bmw 46 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2017 m240i, prior : 2011 128i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW [0.00]	Decided that I plastidip my oem mags in black. Result is actually not too bad : Attached Images __________________ M240i F23
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Yak Private 58 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Went to Chick-fil-A and saw an orange 1m and a blue 235/240i.
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againsttherage Enlisted Member 17 Rep 32 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	A bit late, but recently added m performance lsd, interior trim, shifter, and parking brake. If you are on the fence on the lsd just do it. Car should come like this from the factory. Shifter has fantastic feel and would definitely recommend swapping if you haven't already.
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07-23-2020, 01:59 PM	#3272
makrop Lieutenant 151 Rep 475 Posts Drives: '18 M240i 6MT MGM/CR Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broken Arrow, OK iTrader: (0)	New Wheels! VMR 802 in Matte Bronze. 19x9.5 rears and 19x8.5 fronts. Tires are Michelin AS-3's 225/35/19 & 255/30/19. Stock everything else. I had wanted bronze on my last two BMWs but chickened out. Finally pulled the trigger! I am going to want some ceramic pads soon because these are gonna be a booger to clean with brake dust. I sealed and waxed them pretty good before mounting so hopefully that lasts a few miles... It is nice to finally have some decent rubber width on the rears (had a square 225 setup stock). These wheels also are hard to photograph. Different color depending on lighting and angles. Attached Images __________________ 18' F22 M240i \| 6MT \| MGM/CR 02' E46 325i \| 5MT \| SBM/B (beater - 200k+) 10' E82 135i \| 6MT \| BSM/CR (sold) 03' E46 330ci \| 5MT \| JB/B (sold)
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happyjack Captain 1657 Rep 922 Posts Drives: '21 F87 M2C 6MT Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: old line state iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 MINI Hatch 5-door [0.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [9.67] 2023 BMW X5 xDrive40i [0.00] 2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i [0.00]	holy smokes!!! those VMRs are amazing. might be my favorite wheels to date on an F22 __________________ my garage: '23 G05 xDrive40i m-sport; '21 F87 M2C, 6MT; '17 F25 x-drive28i SAV; '15 F55 mini hatch 5-door retired: '87 E30 MT 'vert; '92 E36 sedan; '99 E36 MT 'vert; '06 E90 x-drive sedan; '07 E83 x-drive30 SAV; '09 E91 x-drive wagon; '12 E89 Z4 MT M-sport; '15 F22 sport line
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BrettKA7 Captain 567 Rep 776 Posts Drives: F22 M240i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Huntington Beach iTrader: (0)	Deleted my rear resonator and gave it a thorough wash after my front bumper replacement (due to peeling paint) I feel like I fall back in love with this car every day. Attached Images __________________ M240i \| Mineral White \| Coral Red
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07-23-2020, 05:31 PM	#3278
Mleon New Member 15 Rep 16 Posts Drives: Bmw 2 series 228i Join Date: May 2020 Location: West Hollywood iTrader: (0)	Since getting my 2 series in April I've worked diligently on doing some small mods then started on some bigger mods through local companies ! (Did all small mods myself as it was rather easy to look up how to do it on YouTube) So far I'm loving just LOOKING at it. When I'm at the bank or walking to it from the grocery store. Even though it's nothing compared to LAs fancy Lambos and Bentleys, to me it's such a big Phoenix!! Current smalls mods: Removed 228i decal Stock grill to glossy black grill H7 stock bulbs to H7 LED Aukee bulbs Door lights to shine the M symbol (M edition 2 series) Side mirror caps to M edition black glossy caps Turning signal side mirror lights to smoked out inside to out flash (rather than blinking) Stock decal to carbon fiber blue and black decal And threw in some blue LED floor lights and took out the stock ones Big mod: Stock rims to a glossy black finish Calipers to royal blue to match the decal And small valve caps to match calipers! still need to find LED park lights, as I took them out lol and looking for High bean LEDS H17, which is hard to find ANYWHERE. i want to just change them to the halo headlight kit but they're sold out where I would get them! So anticipating that. Next BIG one is: Full body neon yellow matte finished wrap with a glossy black roof for that big sunroof finish Next small is: Seatbelts to a royal blue to match decal and calipers! ****will post more in addition to this post Attached Images
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