What did you do to your 2 series today?

3.0L · 06-13-2023, 07:48 PM

Nothing.

My stock M235i is fast, clean, garaged when not in use and a joy to drive. Looks like new; drives like new; smell like new.

mecheng77 · 06-14-2023, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

Nothing.

My stock M235i is fast, clean, garaged when not in use and a joy to drive. Looks like new; drives like new; smell like new.

We are like aliens as car lovers that prefer stock. I keep busy enough doing maintenance and reliability mods to think about aftermarket mods that will only make the car usually less reliable

TrboMike · 06-14-2023, 03:25 PM

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Speaking of BMW gear, I am searching for a t shirt or tank top for my wife. This shirt would have the BMW "M" logo, and the M would be followed by "ilf". I want a "Milf" shirt for my wife where the M is the BMW M logo. Have you ever seen anything like that? I figure if you know how to find a BMW bike you might know.

Need pics of exposed chassis for proper fitment options

JMcLellan · 06-14-2023, 03:57 PM

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Need pics of exposed chassis for proper fitment options

I need pics of that too

JMcLellan · 06-20-2023, 09:31 AM

Relisted my car in the member classified section and will be posting locally on FB marketplace. I've been back and forth on keeping my car but I have an insane itch that needs to be scratched by getting the new M2. My allocation is coming up in the next month or two. The trick is not selling my car too soon. Until then I will be driving and enjoying my M240i.

slinkyjynx · 06-21-2023, 04:23 AM

Added a catless down pipe and stage 2 on BM3. Got to say the car sounds and performs insanely now!

McBobby Jr · 06-22-2023, 09:32 AM

Had my turn down installed about a week ago, sounds gnarly. Shooting white flames with 200 proof.

CatchF22DirtyF30 · 06-23-2023, 12:05 PM

Installed the Amazon Special Sequential Mirror turn signals.

Must say, with everything else going up in price, $40 down from $200 on these is righteous.

Will be posting an installation video on my Youtube channel Wednesday (6/28) 6pm CST for actual footage of the lighting.

LanceM26 · 06-23-2023, 11:55 PM

Painting and rebuilding calipers properly because they turned green from the track

. Using high heat primer, paint, and clear. As well as the rebuild kit from bimmerworld.

fiveightandten · 06-26-2023, 07:33 AM

Bought an M Performance LSD for my 2016 M235i 6MT. I haven’t installed yet, but looking forward to it.

LanceM26 · 06-26-2023, 07:51 AM

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Painting and rebuilding calipers properly because they turned green from the track

. Using high heat primer, paint, and clear. As well as the rebuild kit from bimmerworld.

Here’s how it came out

freakystyly · 06-26-2023, 08:25 AM

Finally getting an alignment done after spring and camber plate install a couple weeks ago. Car feels so much more confident in turns with a little (less than 2 degrees) added front camber. Went with Eibach springs for less of a drop to retain winter driving ability but still added some stiffness.

CatchF22DirtyF30 · 06-26-2023, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LanceM26

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Originally Posted by LanceM26

Painting and rebuilding calipers properly because they turned green from the track

. Using high heat primer, paint, and clear. As well as the rebuild kit from bimmerworld.

Here’s how it came out

Got any links to the items you used? Looking to paint my brakes that same color from the OEM blue.

LanceM26 · 06-26-2023, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CatchF22DirtyF30

Got any links to the items you used? Looking to paint my brakes that same color from the OEM blue.

Not sure I'd recommend the OEM blue again as it did turn green from my use case. Anyhow, here's the materials I used:

Primer (2x): https://www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/v...eproof-coating
Caliper Paint (2x): https://www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/vht-caliper-paint
Clear Coat (2x): https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vht-sp730

Rebuild Kit (3x): https://www.bimmerworld.com/Brakes/C...rt-Brakes.html

Stickers: I printed them myself after taking measurements

Note: I bought 3 fronts as the rear pistons are the same size as front on our OEM brakes. The rear kit that Bimmerworld offers is for the 44MM rear pistons that come on the F8x and the F3x blue brake.

I also used some aircraft grade paint stripper and a sanding disc to prep the calipers for paint.

CatchF22DirtyF30 · 06-26-2023, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LanceM26

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Originally Posted by CatchF22DirtyF30

Got any links to the items you used? Looking to paint my brakes that same color from the OEM blue.

Not sure I'd recommend the OEM blue again as it did turn green from my use case. Anyhow, here's the materials I used:

Primer (2x): https://www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/v...eproof-coating
Caliper Paint (2x): https://www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/vht-caliper-paint
Clear Coat (2x): https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vht-sp730

Rebuild Kit (3x): https://www.bimmerworld.com/Brakes/C...rt-Brakes.html

Stickers: I printed them myself after taking measurements

Note: I bought 3 fronts as the rear pistons are the same size as front on our OEM brakes. The rear kit that Bimmerworld offers is for the 44MM rear pistons that come on the F8x and the F3x blue brake.

I also used some aircraft grade paint stripper and a sanding disc to prep the calipers for paint.

Thank you!! Yea, I like the blue on my F30, but the Red fits my color scheme better on my 240.

A small change, and a big project; but worth it.

asianF22 · 06-26-2023, 03:07 PM

Bought a sun shade…

Ajowhan · 06-27-2023, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CatchF22DirtyF30

Installed the Amazon Special Sequential Mirror turn signals.

Must say, with everything else going up in price, $40 down from $200 on these is righteous.

Will be posting an installation video on my Youtube channel Wednesday (6/28) 6pm CST for actual footage of the lighting.

I have seen this ranging in price from $20-$200

Ajowhan · 06-27-2023, 10:22 AM

Installed this front lips that just came in ordered back in Feb.. And immediately took it on a drive up GMR canyon in Azusa Cali.

Definitely much better aero downforce from the lips, not.

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Kernel Kurtz · 06-27-2023, 12:35 PM

I'd like to install a front lip like that, but only for the summer, I'd have to remove it for the winter as my back lane would probably destroy it. How easy are these things to take on and off? Maybe could be mounted with dzus clips or something like that? Just looking for ideas.

Ajowhan · 06-27-2023, 12:51 PM

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I'd like to install a front lip like that, but only for the summer, I'd have to remove it for the winter as my back lane would probably destroy it. How easy are these things to take on and off? Maybe could be mounted with dzus clips or something like that? Just looking for ideas.

Depends on the way you want to do it. Currently I only use self tapping screw. This is a one time thingy. When and if I end up wrapping the car, Im planning to remove the bumper and use nuts and bolts.

However to get access inside to tighten, you would have to remove the front bumper. A lil bit more work.

Not familiar with dzus clips so cant comment

Kernel Kurtz · 06-27-2023, 03:11 PM

Dzus clips are quarter turn fasteners, widely used in racing applications.

https://www.murraymotorsport.com/dzus-fasteners

I assume I would have to take the bumper off to install the back half, but unlike a nut and bolt it would be a one time thing.

Ajowhan · 06-28-2023, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Kernel Kurtz

Dzus clips are quarter turn fasteners, widely used in racing applications.

https://www.murraymotorsport.com/dzus-fasteners

I assume I would have to take the bumper off to install the back half, but unlike a nut and bolt it would be a one time thing.

I look it up and I can see it working. But if I understand it correctly, dzus clips are pretty much 1 length, if you dont get the length right, it will be hard to get a good fitment on some lips

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Kernel Kurtz Major 347 Rep 1,016 Posts Drives: 2020 M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	I'd like to install a front lip like that, but only for the summer, I'd have to remove it for the winter as my back lane would probably destroy it. How easy are these things to take on and off? Maybe could be mounted with dzus clips or something like that? Just looking for ideas.
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Kernel Kurtz Major 347 Rep 1,016 Posts Drives: 2020 M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	Dzus clips are quarter turn fasteners, widely used in racing applications. https://www.murraymotorsport.com/dzus-fasteners I assume I would have to take the bumper off to install the back half, but unlike a nut and bolt it would be a one time thing.
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