[The_otherM235i]

Hey everyone!

Finally got the car together after destroying the stock bumper, just bought new rims on Friday and can't be happier! I think the stance is great with the wider wheels plus 15mm spacers in the rear, there's lots of aggressive poke out the back and a flush front that squares it all off.

Going later today to get my lights tinted and rears done as well. Track time is coming soon! Hope everyone's enjoying their 2 series!

[BimBimM2]

Originally Posted by The_otherM235i

Hey everyone!

Finally got the car together after destroying the stock bumper, just bought new rims on Friday and can't be happier! I think the stance is great with the wider wheels plus 15mm spacers in the rear, there's lots of aggressive poke out the back and a flush front that squares it all off.

Going later today to get my lights tinted and rears done as well. Track time is coming soon! Hope everyone's enjoying their 2 series!

I am curious, what size wheels?

[The_otherM235i]

Originally Posted by BimBimM2

I am curious, what size wheels?

So they're just FTR 18s with PSS stretched over them. The offset is much wider than OEM so they're stretched 0.5in over the rim. Was going to go with silver but decided on these and can't be happier with how it completely changed the car,


Had the OEM orbit grey rims before, although I liked them, they didn't suit the aggressiveness.

[seansurfn2]

oo nice lookin car. im lovin my m235i tons still after 30k miles

[The_otherM235i]

Originally Posted by seansurfn2

oo nice lookin car. im lovin my m235i tons still after 30k miles

It's such a fantastic car man! Little bit of money spent on mods like engine and suspension, you have a killer car that handles on rails!


I see the gripe with the electronic steering that, generally everyone doesn't like. I find it "okay" I do like how smooth and forgiving it is but when driving hard I notice it is pretty vague. Honestly no major complaints with the car and I've only owned it for 10 months, bought it completely stock and have had some great fun with it!


What's done to yours? Post a pic!

[Throttlesteer14]

Make sure that front plate comes out when you're at the track.

[The_otherM235i]

Originally Posted by Throttlesteer14

Make sure that front plate comes out when you're at the track.

Good idea, I'd like to keep my neck even if I can't keep the car 100% 😂

[BimBimM2]

Originally Posted by The_otherM235i

Good idea, I'd like to keep my neck even if I can't keep the car 100% 😂

Did you notice a difference in ride quality? I have read, quite recently, that spacers tend to affect the ride quality drastically in these cars. I am not sure how correct that is, so would appreciate your input.

[The_otherM235i]

Originally Posted by BimBimM2

Did you notice a difference in ride quality? I have read, quite recently, that spacers tend to affect the ride quality drastically in these cars. I am not sure how correct that is, so would appreciate your input.

The spacers made a massive difference, car feels wider and drives way more planted. Very good investment!

[j2dad5389]

Have you gotten it dyno'd? I'm running a similar set up to you. Curious to see what numbers we are putting down.

[The_otherM235i]

Originally Posted by j2dad5389

Have you gotten it dyno'd? I'm running a similar set up to you. Curious to see what numbers we are putting down.

Not yet but I suspect 380 -390 wheel with the OTS tune, easily 430+ ftlbs. Kinda bitter these 3.0L Turboed cars can't hit 400 wheel without really pushing the stock turbo. Honestly that's my biggest issue with the car. Stock power is slow as balls. 400 wheel for both AWD and RWD is what this car should run.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by The_otherM235i

Not yet but I suspect 380 -390 wheel with the OTS tune, easily 430+ ftlbs. Kinda bitter these 3.0L Turboed cars can't hit 400 wheel without really pushing the stock turbo. Honestly that's my biggest issue with the car. Stock power is slow as balls. 400 wheel for both AWD and RWD is what this car should run.