Roll call

silverbeet25 · 01-17-2015, 06:49 AM

my MG 220i

capitalstar · 01-17-2015, 04:55 PM

Hey Silverbeet - What a looker! Love the wheels - I've got those coming on my 220 too. Speaking of which, expecting it mid-March, assuming it makes one of the 2 ships leaving Bremerhaven this week. Fingers crossed.

One question for you - assuming you test drove a car without the 18 inch wheels (the 17 inch being standard on the sport line) is the ride any different on these ones?

silverbeet25 · 01-17-2015, 07:04 PM

I actually did test drive a 220i with 18 inch wheels. tbh 17 and 18 inch rims have little to no difference in performance that would be noticeable, is that what you are asking?

capitalstar · 01-17-2015, 07:43 PM

Mostly just curious in regard to ride quality and road noise. When I test drove, I had a 220i but it had the M-Sport package (18 inch), so I figured the ride between that and a 220i sport optioned with 18 inch wheels (as in your wheels) would be very similar. But enough abut that - how are you enjoying it? Are you easing into it, or have you succumbed to giving it some herbs?

silverbeet25 · 01-18-2015, 08:08 AM

it's a brilliant car! you will love it (especially under sport mode)! it's fairly quiet on the road comparing to the 220d I test drove.

I didn't have the patience to wait for a new car, took a demo with 5yr free service & a reasonable amount of discount. just wish it had xenon fitted but otherwise very happy!

the only mod i'm considering at the moment is the headlight, the yellow halogen lights just look ridiculously hideous!

sstorra · 01-18-2015, 01:28 PM

Here's a quick iPhone shot of my wife's new 228i with M-Sport package and a ton of other options...

silverbeet25 · 01-18-2015, 06:50 PM

nice tint job! MG is such a sharp colour!

sstorra · 01-18-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by silverbeet25

nice tint job! MG is such a sharp colour!

Looks really good with the CR leather too...

Tinting was done by Bon Vivant Automotive Car in Port Melb - darkest legal, they also applied Modesta paint protection to the paint, wheels/brake calipers/tail pipes (to make them easier to clean).

den525 · 01-18-2015, 10:53 PM

MIneral grey looks GREAT! Now I'm regretting a little getting the White! But I do think black white and grey all looks great

Jay_jay_m235 · 02-21-2015, 12:06 AM

Just thought I'd join in... Ordered my 235 in mid Jan, scheduled to arrive end of March, delivery in early April.

Alpine White
Manual
Sunroof
Harman/Kardon Sound System
M Performance Carbon Spoiler
M Performance Side Decal
M Performance Steering Wheel (Flat Bottom and Display)
Aftermarket Matt Black 19x8.5 +40 wheels -

Haven't bought tyres yet, I wanted to put Advan Neova's on but the size I wanted isn't coming to Australia anymore apparantly so I may have to go to Super Sports...

Also probably going to add the M Performance Front Splitter & Side Blades

I'm so freaking excited to put it bluntly.

Jay

im_dave · 02-21-2015, 03:16 PM

Nice wheels!

I just bought my 235 yesterday!

Alpine white/black
Auto 8sp
Sunroof
Comfort
Visibility
Connected drive
M perf carbon/alcantara interior
M perf rear spolier
M perf front splitter
M perf kidney grill
M perf wheels

Should be picking up next weekend!

Jay_jay_m235 · 02-22-2015, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by im_dave

Nice wheels!

I just bought my 235 yesterday!

Alpine white/black
Auto 8sp
Sunroof
Comfort
Visibility
Connected drive
M perf carbon/alcantara interior
M perf rear spolier
M perf front splitter
M perf wheels

Should be picking up next weekend!

Hey Dave, could you do me a favor and take photos of all the m performance accessories on the car?

BenWM · 02-22-2015, 04:49 AM

I'm very torn on the wheels. What are you getting? the 405M or 403M? Both look like a nightmare to clean.

im_dave · 02-22-2015, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay_jay_m235

Hey Dave, could you do me a favor and take photos of all the m performance accessories on the car?

Sure thing no prob... when I get it!

im_dave · 02-22-2015, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BenWM

I'm very torn on the wheels. What are you getting? the 405M or 403M? Both look like a nightmare to clean.

They are actually 624M - even harder to clean! The standard wheels are fine but annoying that they are the same as the 135 and only 18.

Jay_jay_m235 · 02-22-2015, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by im_dave

Sure thing no prob... when I get it!

Thanks mate, looking forward to it!

im_dave · 03-02-2015, 04:08 AM

Got it on the weekend!

Love the power delivery and it sounds awesome - esp in sport mode. The exhaust sounds great from outside I am wondering if I need the performance exhaust. Steering a bit light, but it's still early days.

Coming from a Z4M, the 235 is super refined and comfortable.

Enjoy the pics! Some of the performance parts. I don't have the rear diffuser or the CF mirrors.

1ChrisRuck · 03-02-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by im_dave

Got it on the weekend!

Love the power delivery and it sounds awesome - esp in sport mode. The exhaust sounds great from outside I am wondering if I need the performance exhaust. Steering a bit light, but it's still early days.

Coming from a Z4M, the 235 is super refined and comfortable.

Enjoy the pics! Some of the performance parts. I don't have the rear diffuser or the CF mirrors.

Congratulations! Looks awesome!

m 135 · 03-03-2015, 08:26 AM

Picked up the m235i about two weeks ago.

Wasko · 03-03-2015, 09:15 PM

Thought I would pop in to say hi. Just received my M235i in MG last week. going to take some photos in the next week or so, just waiting on a few parts from overseas.

Some nice looking cars in this thread!

david.orr · 03-04-2015, 06:27 AM

Congrats guys! It's nice to see more Oz owners on this board

david.orr · 03-04-2015, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by im_dave

Got it on the weekend!

Nicely done Dave! Any reason why you didn't install the CF selector console trim? It's a nice piece to complete the internal CF lot.

01-17-2015, 06:49 AM	#45
silverbeet25 Private 27 Rep 75 Posts Drives: a little bimmer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	my MG 220i Attached Images
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01-17-2015, 04:55 PM	#46
capitalstar New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2015 220i, deep sea, oyster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	Hey Silverbeet - What a looker! Love the wheels - I've got those coming on my 220 too. Speaking of which, expecting it mid-March, assuming it makes one of the 2 ships leaving Bremerhaven this week. Fingers crossed. One question for you - assuming you test drove a car without the 18 inch wheels (the 17 inch being standard on the sport line) is the ride any different on these ones?
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01-17-2015, 07:04 PM	#47
silverbeet25 Private 27 Rep 75 Posts Drives: a little bimmer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I actually did test drive a 220i with 18 inch wheels. tbh 17 and 18 inch rims have little to no difference in performance that would be noticeable, is that what you are asking?
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01-17-2015, 07:43 PM	#48
capitalstar New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2015 220i, deep sea, oyster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	Mostly just curious in regard to ride quality and road noise. When I test drove, I had a 220i but it had the M-Sport package (18 inch), so I figured the ride between that and a 220i sport optioned with 18 inch wheels (as in your wheels) would be very similar. But enough abut that - how are you enjoying it? Are you easing into it, or have you succumbed to giving it some herbs?
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01-18-2015, 08:08 AM	#49
silverbeet25 Private 27 Rep 75 Posts Drives: a little bimmer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	it's a brilliant car! you will love it (especially under sport mode)! it's fairly quiet on the road comparing to the 220d I test drove. I didn't have the patience to wait for a new car, took a demo with 5yr free service & a reasonable amount of discount. just wish it had xenon fitted but otherwise very happy! the only mod i'm considering at the moment is the headlight, the yellow halogen lights just look ridiculously hideous!
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01-18-2015, 01:28 PM	#50
sstorra New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: MY15 S3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Here's a quick iPhone shot of my wife's new 228i with M-Sport package and a ton of other options... Attached Images
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01-18-2015, 06:50 PM	#51
silverbeet25 Private 27 Rep 75 Posts Drives: a little bimmer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	nice tint job! MG is such a sharp colour!
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01-18-2015, 10:53 PM	#53
den525 Captain 185 Rep 869 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	MIneral grey looks GREAT! Now I'm regretting a little getting the White! But I do think black white and grey all looks great
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02-21-2015, 12:06 AM	#54
Jay_jay_m235 New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Just thought I'd join in... Ordered my 235 in mid Jan, scheduled to arrive end of March, delivery in early April. Alpine White Manual Sunroof Harman/Kardon Sound System M Performance Carbon Spoiler M Performance Side Decal M Performance Steering Wheel (Flat Bottom and Display) Aftermarket Matt Black 19x8.5 +40 wheels - Haven't bought tyres yet, I wanted to put Advan Neova's on but the size I wanted isn't coming to Australia anymore apparantly so I may have to go to Super Sports... Also probably going to add the M Performance Front Splitter & Side Blades I'm so freaking excited to put it bluntly. Jay
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02-21-2015, 03:16 PM	#55
im_dave First Lieutenant 59 Rep 398 Posts Drives: R53 MCS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Nice wheels! I just bought my 235 yesterday! Alpine white/black Auto 8sp Sunroof Comfort Visibility Connected drive M perf carbon/alcantara interior M perf rear spolier M perf front splitter M perf kidney grill M perf wheels Should be picking up next weekend! Last edited by im_dave; 02-22-2015 at 06:02 AM..
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02-22-2015, 04:49 AM	#57
BenWM Private 10 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2014 F22 M235i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm very torn on the wheels. What are you getting? the 405M or 403M? Both look like a nightmare to clean.
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03-02-2015, 04:08 AM	#61
im_dave First Lieutenant 59 Rep 398 Posts Drives: R53 MCS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Got it on the weekend! Love the power delivery and it sounds awesome - esp in sport mode. The exhaust sounds great from outside I am wondering if I need the performance exhaust. Steering a bit light, but it's still early days. Coming from a Z4M, the 235 is super refined and comfortable. Enjoy the pics! Some of the performance parts. I don't have the rear diffuser or the CF mirrors. Last edited by im_dave; 03-02-2015 at 04:19 AM..
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03-03-2015, 08:26 AM	#63
m 135 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Gtr,135i,M235i,XR6 turbo Join Date: May 2009 Location: Perth,Australia. iTrader: (1)	Picked up the m235i about two weeks ago. Attached Images
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03-03-2015, 09:15 PM	#64
Wasko Private 29 Rep 85 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Thought I would pop in to say hi. Just received my M235i in MG last week. going to take some photos in the next week or so, just waiting on a few parts from overseas. Some nice looking cars in this thread!
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03-04-2015, 06:27 AM	#65
david.orr Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,852 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Congrats guys! It's nice to see more Oz owners on this board
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