What did you do to your 2 series today?

jzeiler4 · 07-26-2023, 04:55 PM

Had Gall Bladder surgery last Tuesday so today was the first outing in the vert and low and behold another check engine light. I get home and it is a P0238 boost sensor bad. Pop the hood (and I just checked two days ago) and there is another nest in well of the oil filler cap. Popped the cover off and this is what I find. At least it was just one wire and an easy find and fix (unlike the last one, see #5223). I have got to get that little bugger for sure this time. Stuffed a paper tower rolled up and soaked in Cayenne pepper around the filler cap.

Kernel Kurtz · 07-26-2023, 05:21 PM

After the second time I'd be setting lots of traps. Poison too if it is in a safe area for pets and children.

Resoelg · 07-26-2023, 07:40 PM

Mother effing rodents!!!

Hey, I have to give a shout out to the guy who started this post many moons ago. He no longer has his m235 but bits of it live on in my 240. He's local to me, good guy and my hats off to him for what he started on this forum 5000+ post later.
Cheers brother.

JMcLellan · 07-27-2023, 05:38 PM

I installed the matte black M performance rear diffuser. This is the part my local dealer quoted me $1600 to install as they claimed the whole rear bumper had to come off. This took me about 20 minutes to complete. I really like the look and the color against the BSM. Might need to get some proper exhaust tips now.

Here is a pic of the stock one and then a couple of the new piece....

Kernel Kurtz · 07-27-2023, 09:05 PM

Looks good.

GoldfishRT · 07-28-2023, 07:56 AM

So I was driving home and heard a loud clang come from the front driver side wheel well. On first inspection I can't see anything wrong with the wheel on and I made sure it looked like all fender liner parts are there. I noticed this gap in coverage though. Can somebody else with a 2 series check this bit here and see if you have an opening here where you can see through the fender well to the road? Coolant reservoir on the right for reference point of where I'm looking...

marksandygill · 07-28-2023, 09:36 AM

Bought these bad boys, I feel I can no longer comment on what others do to their cars...😂

jzeiler4 · 07-28-2023, 09:46 AM

See post #5223 and #5259 for the back story.

JMcLellan · 07-28-2023, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by marksandygill

Bought these bad boys, I feel I can no longer comment on what others do to their cars...😂

Where did you get these from? I'm thinking about something similar for my ride.

Resoelg · 07-28-2023, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jzeiler4

See post #5223 and #5259 for the back story.

Little bastards!

marksandygill · 07-28-2023, 01:08 PM

Carbon factory, took about 3 weeks as they were made to order, apparently...😄
https://www.carbonfactory.co.uk/prod...31935215435870

JMcLellan · 07-28-2023, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by marksandygill

Carbon factory, took about 3 weeks as they were made to order, apparently...😄
https://www.carbonfactory.co.uk/prod...31935215435870

Thank you!

Jpembry · 07-28-2023, 08:28 PM

Just picked up a 2018 230i M Sport in Sunset Orange with 6700 miles. My first BMW. Coming from a Civic Type-R. Can anyone recommend someone to contact to help me with installing CarPlay? I have factory Nav, but none of the other options that allow CarPlay to be accessed.

Kernel Kurtz · 07-28-2023, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jpembry

Just picked up a 2018 230i M Sport in Sunset Orange with 6700 miles. My first BMW. Coming from a Civic Type-R. Can anyone recommend someone to contact to help me with installing CarPlay? I have factory Nav, but none of the other options that allow CarPlay to be accessed.

Welcome and congrats. There is a sub-forum for that with lots of useful stuff. Probably get better answers asking there. Cheers!

https://www.2addicts.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=520

Jpembry · 07-28-2023, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kernel Kurtz

Welcome and congrats. There is a sub-forum for that with lots of useful stuff. Probably get better answers asking there. Cheers!

https://www.2addicts.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=520

Thank you!

Jpembry · 07-30-2023, 08:53 PM

Installed the Amazon slip on m performance pedals to match the footrest. $17 well spent

JMcLellan · 07-31-2023, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jpembry

Installed the Amazon slip on m performance pedals to match the footrest. $17 well spent

Looks great! For a moment I thought I was looking at a pic of my car. I have those same floor mats and the same pedal covers.

JMcLellan · 07-31-2023, 08:56 AM

Fitted the matte black M Perf front splitter on the car yesterday. It was a pain getting both the left and right sides to line up with the double sided tape wanting to stick wherever first contact to the car was made. My wife and I did the best we could but it isn't perfect. Oh well, I may be the only person that notices. Here is a pic of stock setup and a couple with the new piece. Ground clearance in the front is going to get dicey after I put the dinan springs in soon.

nazali · 07-31-2023, 11:42 AM

I'd be too scared of scratching that up or ripping it up/off
but looks awesome !

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

Fitted the matte black M Perf front splitter on the car yesterday. It was a pain getting both the left and right sides to line up with the double sided tape wanting to stick wherever first contact to the car was made. My wife and I did the best we could but it isn't perfect. Oh well, I may be the only person that notices. Here is a pic of stock setup and a couple with the new piece. Ground clearance in the front is going to get dicey after I put the dinan springs in soon.

JMcLellan · 07-31-2023, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nazali

I'd be too scared of scratching that up or ripping it up/off
but looks awesome !

When I installed the piece I noticed there were a few scratches under the existing structure. I expect that I will scratch up the new piece quite a bit and will do my best to avoid it being ripped off.

oremag2014 · 07-31-2023, 02:31 PM

Installing this bad boys

Hapbob · 08-01-2023, 06:06 AM

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Also Had a stripped lug. Worked on it with all the tools and extractors. Nothing
Went to tire shop they tried all the tools nothing.
Finally torched it off.
What a pain. I have never seen lugs as tight as they were on this car when I got it. Breaker with extension full weight to break them loose.

07-26-2023, 04:55 PM	#5259
jzeiler4 Lieutenant 320 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2021 M240i xDrive vert Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Hazel Green, AL iTrader: (0)	The little bugger got me again! Had Gall Bladder surgery last Tuesday so today was the first outing in the vert and low and behold another check engine light. I get home and it is a P0238 boost sensor bad. Pop the hood (and I just checked two days ago) and there is another nest in well of the oil filler cap. Popped the cover off and this is what I find. At least it was just one wire and an easy find and fix (unlike the last one, see #5223). I have got to get that little bugger for sure this time. Stuffed a paper tower rolled up and soaked in Cayenne pepper around the filler cap. Attached Images Last edited by jzeiler4; 07-26-2023 at 08:51 PM..
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07-26-2023, 05:21 PM	#5260
Kernel Kurtz Major 347 Rep 1,016 Posts Drives: 2020 M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	After the second time I'd be setting lots of traps. Poison too if it is in a safe area for pets and children.
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07-26-2023, 07:40 PM	#5261
Resoelg Lieutenant 244 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 ZV-Blue Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (3) Garage List 24 G87 [10.00]	Mother effing rodents!!! Hey, I have to give a shout out to the guy who started this post many moons ago. He no longer has his m235 but bits of it live on in my 240. He's local to me, good guy and my hats off to him for what he started on this forum 5000+ post later. Cheers brother.
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07-27-2023, 05:38 PM	#5262
JMcLellan Major 2066 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	I installed the matte black M performance rear diffuser. This is the part my local dealer quoted me $1600 to install as they claimed the whole rear bumper had to come off. This took me about 20 minutes to complete. I really like the look and the color against the BSM. Might need to get some proper exhaust tips now. Here is a pic of the stock one and then a couple of the new piece.... Attached Images __________________ 2024 M2 2019 M240i- Sold
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07-27-2023, 09:05 PM	#5263
Kernel Kurtz Major 347 Rep 1,016 Posts Drives: 2020 M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	Looks good.
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07-28-2023, 07:56 AM	#5264
GoldfishRT Private First Class 76 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 228i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Can somebody look if this is normal So I was driving home and heard a loud clang come from the front driver side wheel well. On first inspection I can't see anything wrong with the wheel on and I made sure it looked like all fender liner parts are there. I noticed this gap in coverage though. Can somebody else with a 2 series check this bit here and see if you have an opening here where you can see through the fender well to the road? Coolant reservoir on the right for reference point of where I'm looking... Attached Images __________________ 2014 228i M-Sport 6MT "And the Porsche is still behind us..."
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07-28-2023, 09:36 AM	#5265
marksandygill First Lieutenant 240 Rep 388 Posts Drives: G20 320d xDrive F22 M240i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Bought these bad boys, I feel I can no longer comment on what others do to their cars...😂 Attached Images __________________ Current: G20 320d xDrive F22 M240i Previous: Many, many boring BMWs, 116d (F20), 220d, M240i (F22), 318d (F30), 320d (F30 and G20), 330e (G20), 420i (F32), 420d (F32), 435d GC (F36)
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07-28-2023, 09:46 AM	#5266
jzeiler4 Lieutenant 320 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2021 M240i xDrive vert Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Hazel Green, AL iTrader: (0)	Got 'Em!! See post #5223 and #5259 for the back story. Attached Images
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07-28-2023, 01:08 PM	#5269
marksandygill First Lieutenant 240 Rep 388 Posts Drives: G20 320d xDrive F22 M240i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Carbon factory, took about 3 weeks as they were made to order, apparently...😄 https://www.carbonfactory.co.uk/prod...31935215435870 __________________ Current: G20 320d xDrive F22 M240i Previous: Many, many boring BMWs, 116d (F20), 220d, M240i (F22), 318d (F30), 320d (F30 and G20), 330e (G20), 420i (F32), 420d (F32), 435d GC (F36)
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07-28-2023, 08:28 PM	#5271
Jpembry New Member 20 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Just picked up a 2018 230i M Sport in Sunset Orange with 6700 miles. My first BMW. Coming from a Civic Type-R. Can anyone recommend someone to contact to help me with installing CarPlay? I have factory Nav, but none of the other options that allow CarPlay to be accessed.
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07-30-2023, 08:53 PM	#5274
Jpembry New Member 20 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Installed the Amazon slip on m performance pedals to match the footrest. $17 well spent Attached Images
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07-31-2023, 08:56 AM	#5276
JMcLellan Major 2066 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Fitted the matte black M Perf front splitter on the car yesterday. It was a pain getting both the left and right sides to line up with the double sided tape wanting to stick wherever first contact to the car was made. My wife and I did the best we could but it isn't perfect. Oh well, I may be the only person that notices. Here is a pic of stock setup and a couple with the new piece. Ground clearance in the front is going to get dicey after I put the dinan springs in soon. Attached Images __________________ 2024 M2 2019 M240i- Sold
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07-31-2023, 02:31 PM	#5279
oremag2014 Private 32 Rep 64 Posts Drives: BMW 220i Join Date: May 2023 Location: Panama iTrader: (0)	Installing this bad boys
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08-01-2023, 06:06 AM	#5280
Hapbob Second Lieutenant 230 Rep 224 Posts Drives: M240 2018 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Palms and Pines iTrader: (0)	New look Front Also Had a stripped lug. Worked on it with all the tools and extractors. Nothing Went to tire shop they tried all the tools nothing. Finally torched it off. What a pain. I have never seen lugs as tight as they were on this car when I got it. Breaker with extension full weight to break them loose.
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