What did you do to your 2 series today?

TheSniper · 07-01-2020, 11:54 AM

I had my M235i ceramic coated. Not quite as happy with it as I thought I would be. But I also may have been expecting too much.

If it protects the paint and finish, then I can live with that.

I guess I was expecting it to stay cleaner longer in between washes and all that.

4Hockey4 · 07-01-2020, 12:49 PM

I spray Griots "Best Show Detailer" after a drive, works great for bugs, dust and light road dirt. (you could hit with light hose spray, then wipe with above)

SerenVox, those Titan 5's look sick, can't wait to get my black ones.

JonOhh · 07-01-2020, 11:41 PM

Did the final "going out of warranty" checks to it. 50k mi... its holding up alright I guess. Lots of failing trim pieces thus far, covered by warranty, and the headlights getting a ton of pits and cracks, but mechanically it's great. Always look forward to driving it, even though it's seemed to develop a bit more turbo lag in the past while.

It's great how darty and eager these cars are. It's like a grown up Abarth 500.
Pic because who doesn't like looking at a 2er.

BimBimM2 · 07-01-2020, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JonOhh

Did the final "going out of warranty" checks to it. 50k mi... its holding up alright I guess. Lots of failing trim pieces thus far, covered by warranty, and the headlights getting a ton of pits and cracks, but mechanically it's great. Always look forward to driving it, even though it's seemed to develop a bit more turbo lag in the past while.

It's great how darty and eager these cars are. It's like a grown up Abarth 500.
Pic because who doesn't like looking at a 2er.

What year is your car? I love the estoril!

JonOhh · 07-01-2020, 11:57 PM

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What year is your car? I love the estoril!

It's a 2016, picked it up late 2016 though. It was one of the cars the dealership had out front with the top down, so I can't fault it too too much, despite some of the trim issues being repetitive.

theduke · 07-02-2020, 12:03 PM

M2 backbox and 3D style diffuser I picked up here from caspertraberg.
Will tweak the fitment once my Dinan resonator delete gets here but so far I'm ok with it. Sound is...well...exactly what we think it would sound like haha
Not quite M2 but way more aggressive than stock at full wail. Whole package for much less than MPE and I really think it helps the back end of the car.

khoa@x-ph.com · 07-02-2020, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by theduke

M2 backbox and 3D style diffuser I picked up here from caspertraberg.
Will tweak the fitment once my Dinan resonator delete gets here but so far I'm ok with it. Sound is...well...exactly what we think it would sound like haha
Not quite M2 but way more aggressive than stock at full wail. Whole package for much less than MPE and I really think it helps the back end of the car.

Nice set up buddy. Some carbon fiber tips might complete the rear look.

theduke · 07-02-2020, 01:54 PM

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Nice set up buddy. Some carbon fiber tips might complete the rear look.

Thanks! Baby steps but I agree completely.
Will get fitment where I want it and go from there.

4Hockey4 · 07-04-2020, 10:54 AM

Wife and I got had the 235i and 330 vert all cleaned...went to first C&C here in Richmond for the yeat...great show, 100's of nice cars, nice Bimmer scene. Met 2 folks from here.

BimBimM2 · 07-04-2020, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by theduke

M2 backbox and 3D style diffuser I picked up here from caspertraberg.
Will tweak the fitment once my Dinan resonator delete gets here but so far I'm ok with it. Sound is...well...exactly what we think it would sound like haha
Not quite M2 but way more aggressive than stock at full wail. Whole package for much less than MPE and I really think it helps the back end of the car.

Hey Duke, did you do the install yourself or was a shop involved? Did the M2 exhaust need to be modified?

theduke · 07-04-2020, 03:43 PM

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Hey Duke, did you do the install yourself or was a shop involved? Did the M2 exhaust need to be modified?

Did it myself with a buddy helping to line things up. I cut the M2 and my factory exhaust where one would cut to install a resonator delete and clamped it together. Pretty simple although it hangs a touch low for now.

Texan2er · 07-10-2020, 01:18 PM

Threw on some lovely EBC Yellows and new rotors... It is misery bedding them in gently, abiding by EBC's recommendations!

Jcoop901 · 07-10-2020, 03:16 PM

Had it professionally detailed

j2dad5389 · 07-10-2020, 04:15 PM

I got a new camera as i'm trying to get into car photography and snapped this beauty. Watch y'all think?

View post on imgur.com

soooma · 07-10-2020, 05:05 PM

Touren RIMs wrapped in Michelin 4S 245-35-18
Love them

iv-128i · 07-10-2020, 08:46 PM

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Touren RIMs wrapped in Michelin 4S 245-35-18
Love them

245-35-18 front ans rear ? What are specs of wheels ? Thx

soooma · 07-10-2020, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by soooma

Touren RIMs wrapped in Michelin 4S 245-35-18
Love them

245-35-18 front ans rear ? What are specs of wheels ? Thx

18x8 120 40
Problem now I just discovered they mounted the wrong Michelins

phatmanatee · 07-13-2020, 02:16 AM

Finally got around to removing the M Performance rocker panel decals. Before and after shots:

PDM5 · 07-13-2020, 05:41 AM

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Finally got around to removing the M Performance rocker panel decals. Before and after shots:

Looks great!

H2O_Doc · 07-13-2020, 04:32 PM

Thump.

Jcoop901 · 07-13-2020, 07:42 PM

Added a weee bit 'o bass, for therapeutic reasons.

chichi2er · 07-13-2020, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by j2dad5389

I got a new camera as i'm trying to get into car photography and snapped this beauty. Watch y'all think?

View post on imgur.com

Too much HDR? Lift the Balck so we can see the hidden curves, also recommend tighter crop and shoot it lower so it's like the car is looking into the lens not i stress of top own view.

Just2 cents

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TheSniper Private 26 Rep 74 Posts Drives: M235i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Detroit iTrader: (0)	I had my M235i ceramic coated. Not quite as happy with it as I thought I would be. But I also may have been expecting too much. If it protects the paint and finish, then I can live with that. I guess I was expecting it to stay cleaner longer in between washes and all that.
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4Hockey4 Banned 832 Rep 674 Posts Drives: Pinto Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Here iTrader: (0)	I spray Griots "Best Show Detailer" after a drive, works great for bugs, dust and light road dirt. (you could hit with light hose spray, then wipe with above) SerenVox, those Titan 5's look sick, can't wait to get my black ones.
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JonOhh Captain 672 Rep 733 Posts Drives: 06' 330i Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 BMW M3 [10.00] 2013 Fiat 500c Abarth [0.00] 1985 Fiat/Bertone X1/9 [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	Did the final "going out of warranty" checks to it. 50k mi... its holding up alright I guess. Lots of failing trim pieces thus far, covered by warranty, and the headlights getting a ton of pits and cracks, but mechanically it's great. Always look forward to driving it, even though it's seemed to develop a bit more turbo lag in the past while. It's great how darty and eager these cars are. It's like a grown up Abarth 500. Pic because who doesn't like looking at a 2er. Attached Images
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07-02-2020, 12:03 PM	#3218
theduke New Member 20 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2014 M325i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	M2 backbox and 3D style diffuser I picked up here from caspertraberg. Will tweak the fitment once my Dinan resonator delete gets here but so far I'm ok with it. Sound is...well...exactly what we think it would sound like haha Not quite M2 but way more aggressive than stock at full wail. Whole package for much less than MPE and I really think it helps the back end of the car.
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4Hockey4 Banned 832 Rep 674 Posts Drives: Pinto Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Here iTrader: (0)	Wife and I got had the 235i and 330 vert all cleaned...went to first C&C here in Richmond for the yeat...great show, 100's of nice cars, nice Bimmer scene. Met 2 folks from here.
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phatmanatee Enlisted Member 41 Rep 31 Posts Drives: '18 m240ix - sunset orange Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: norcal iTrader: (0)	Finally got around to removing the M Performance rocker panel decals. Before and after shots:
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