My M235i Dinan M Performance Build Thread

235Dude · 10-13-2019, 09:57 PM

New wheels go on tomorrow. Figured I cermaic coat them while they are all clean. Prepped them anyway with some alcohol/ water and applied two coats waiting a few hours in between.

235Dude · 10-16-2019, 11:52 PM

Guys! Sorry for the delay I have been swamped at work. More updates!

- Wheels are finally on

I must say I am very happy with the results! This fitment was not recommended by Apex but there is no rubbing at all (no camber adjustments or spacers)

I was worried about the wheel gap but I am good without lowering it anymore for now. Also still feeling out the tires... no immediate impressions yet.

- I finallyyyy found an alcantara M Performance steering wheel in the classifieds. It's in pretty good shape but will be cleaning it up a bit. I will use this for a bit and then send out my heated leather wheel to get rewrapped in alcantara... Best of both worlds, once you have a heated wheel in winter it's hard to go back and alcantara just feels so much better!

- The M Performance Sideskirts have been painted, just need to schedule a day to get them put on.

- UUC shifter still has to be installed.

The girlfriend's birthday is this weekend so will try to update again in a week

Also planning a proper photoshoot at the end of the month!

235Dude · 10-20-2019, 07:53 PM

Rainy day so went over to my buddies house and decided it was a good time to put new steering wheel on! Also did the starter button to tie the red stripe more. Now time to send the OEM leather heated one for rewrap! I kinda want to do something different color combo wise. Any ideas?

BEM-S4 · 10-24-2019, 11:22 AM

Coby can do a tri color stripe for you which is kind of neat, I wouldn't get more creative than that. Personal preference but I'd be afraid that I'd get tired of anything wild after a while.

https://cobywheel.com/photo-gallery.html

He does just alcantra wrap, does not remove your original leather I don't think but his prices are hard to beat. Dallas will do whatever you want, in leather or alcantara. His work is top notch but costs more.

Dallas did my F23 wheel, leather with red stripe at top. Sides are perforated like my E46.

10-13-2019, 09:57 PM	#23
235Dude Captain 106 Rep 925 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Potomac, MD iTrader: (19)	New wheels go on tomorrow. Figured I cermaic coat them while they are all clean. Prepped them anyway with some alcohol/ water and applied two coats waiting a few hours in between. Attached Images __________________ 2016 M235i \| BSM \| 6SPD \| BMS JB4 \| Dinan Intake \| Wagner Evo 2 Comp IC \| VRSF DP \| ER CP \| Dinan Exhaust \| M Performance LSD \| M Performance Springs Gone: 2016 F30 340i, 2015 Corvette Z06, 2011 E92 335i, 2007 E92 335i, 2008 Corvette Z51, 1999 E46 323i, 2001 Boxster, 1999 Carrera 2, 1997 Corvette, 2001 Camaro SS
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10-16-2019, 11:52 PM	#24
235Dude Captain 106 Rep 925 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Potomac, MD iTrader: (19)	Guys! Sorry for the delay I have been swamped at work. More updates! - Wheels are finally on I must say I am very happy with the results! This fitment was not recommended by Apex but there is no rubbing at all (no camber adjustments or spacers) I was worried about the wheel gap but I am good without lowering it anymore for now. Also still feeling out the tires... no immediate impressions yet. - I finallyyyy found an alcantara M Performance steering wheel in the classifieds. It's in pretty good shape but will be cleaning it up a bit. I will use this for a bit and then send out my heated leather wheel to get rewrapped in alcantara... Best of both worlds, once you have a heated wheel in winter it's hard to go back and alcantara just feels so much better! - The M Performance Sideskirts have been painted, just need to schedule a day to get them put on. - UUC shifter still has to be installed. The girlfriend's birthday is this weekend so will try to update again in a week Also planning a proper photoshoot at the end of the month! Attached Images __________________ 2016 M235i \| BSM \| 6SPD \| BMS JB4 \| Dinan Intake \| Wagner Evo 2 Comp IC \| VRSF DP \| ER CP \| Dinan Exhaust \| M Performance LSD \| M Performance Springs Gone: 2016 F30 340i, 2015 Corvette Z06, 2011 E92 335i, 2007 E92 335i, 2008 Corvette Z51, 1999 E46 323i, 2001 Boxster, 1999 Carrera 2, 1997 Corvette, 2001 Camaro SS Last edited by 235Dude; 10-23-2019 at 07:25 PM..
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10-20-2019, 07:53 PM	#25
235Dude Captain 106 Rep 925 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Potomac, MD iTrader: (19)	Rainy day so went over to my buddies house and decided it was a good time to put new steering wheel on! Also did the starter button to tie the red stripe more. Now time to send the OEM leather heated one for rewrap! I kinda want to do something different color combo wise. Any ideas? Attached Images __________________ 2016 M235i \| BSM \| 6SPD \| BMS JB4 \| Dinan Intake \| Wagner Evo 2 Comp IC \| VRSF DP \| ER CP \| Dinan Exhaust \| M Performance LSD \| M Performance Springs Gone: 2016 F30 340i, 2015 Corvette Z06, 2011 E92 335i, 2007 E92 335i, 2008 Corvette Z51, 1999 E46 323i, 2001 Boxster, 1999 Carrera 2, 1997 Corvette, 2001 Camaro SS
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10-24-2019, 11:22 AM	#26
BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	Coby can do a tri color stripe for you which is kind of neat, I wouldn't get more creative than that. Personal preference but I'd be afraid that I'd get tired of anything wild after a while. https://cobywheel.com/photo-gallery.html He does just alcantra wrap, does not remove your original leather I don't think but his prices are hard to beat. Dallas will do whatever you want, in leather or alcantara. His work is top notch but costs more. Dallas did my F23 wheel, leather with red stripe at top. Sides are perforated like my E46. Attached Images __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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