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      10-11-2019, 07:22 PM   #1
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Any 230i XDrive Love?

Hard to find fellow 230i xdrivers on this forum - not to mention performance parts!
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      10-12-2019, 09:02 AM   #2
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I'm around, had a JB+ and switched to Dinan Stage 1 which I like better. Otherwise running the AFE drop in dry filter but that it on the mods. Really happy with the car this way so far.
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      10-12-2019, 05:29 PM   #3
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I'm around, had a JB+ and switched to Dinan Stage 1 which I like better. Otherwise running the AFE drop in dry filter but that it on the mods. Really happy with the car this way so far.
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I'm around, had a JB+ and switched to Dinan Stage 1 which I like better. Otherwise running the AFE drop in dry filter but that it on the mods. Really happy with the car this way so far.
Awesome. Have you found any sources for springs? I can't find any that support XDrive models
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      10-16-2019, 08:24 PM   #4
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I have a 228 RWD with a K&N AF and an Active Autowerke Exhaust which fits the 230 ...
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      10-16-2019, 09:08 PM   #5
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I have a 228 RWD with a K&N AF and an Active Autowerke Exhaust which fits the 230 ...
How do you like the exhaust note?
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      10-19-2019, 09:48 AM   #6
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I'm in a 228iX, and I know what you mean about not seeing many. They do turn up at our local HPDE, but I think I'm the only person tracking an AWD, the other ones are RWD. One of the oddest things is how people overestimate the expense of these - I'm often getting comments from people about my super-expensive car, when they are driving sport utes or pickups that cost a good bit more. Only real mod so far are the MPerf BBK, wheels and tires.
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      10-19-2019, 11:05 PM   #7
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I'm in a 228iX, and I know what you mean about not seeing many. They do turn up at our local HPDE, but I think I'm the only person tracking an AWD, the other ones are RWD. One of the oddest things is how people overestimate the expense of these - I'm often getting comments from people about my super-expensive car, when they are driving sport utes or pickups that cost a good bit more. Only real mod so far are the MPerf BBK, wheels and tires.
How much did the MPerf BBK run you? I guess if need to upgrade to 18in rims as well if I were to do that.
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      10-20-2019, 11:55 AM   #8
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How do you like the exhaust note?
Love it! Not loud nor annoying … is louder at cold start up but then it will settle down to a nice tone
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      10-20-2019, 02:53 PM   #9
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How much did the MPerf BBK run you? I guess if need to upgrade to 18in rims as well if I were to do that.
You can get the kit for about 2600, less if you go thru places like fcp. Installation for me was most expensive part - I was going up from the base sliding calipers, so it needed entire rebuild of the rear hubs to add the larger backing plates and rotors. There are cheaper workarounds if you are looking to DIY. It was very worthwhile for me, as I'm tracking it and had the crappy little brakes originally. If you already have any of the 'blue' Brembos then I think you would be wasting your money (or it would be a cosmetic change), especially if you don't track. It is a massive visual upgrade either way (and yes, you always need 18" wheels, and even some of those won't fit w/o spacers - not quite as tight as the M4 kits I've seen, but they really fill the wheel.
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      10-22-2019, 05:20 PM   #10
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Has anybody lower their 228 or 230? What lowering spring do u have?

It seems to be only 2 choices Dinan and H&R … and they are expensive
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      10-27-2019, 01:56 AM   #11
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Has anybody lower their 228 or 230? What lowering spring do u have?
I ('18 230i RWD) went with Swift Spec-R springs for the F30 from one of the more prominent vendors in the classified section. 250#/in F & 600#/in R, ~1" drop all the way around.

I'm not sure what you're looking for in terms of cost (everything is more expensive for BMW's, especially an uncommonly modified model like the 2) but I'm quite happy with them. It's not "as good" as a set of coilovers, but they're the next best thing for a whole lot less money, and the difference in capability is not that important for anything less than competitive motorsports use.
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      10-28-2019, 01:42 PM   #12
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Has anybody lower their 228 or 230? What lowering spring do u have?

It seems to be only 2 choices Dinan and H&R … and they are expensive
RWD is easy to find lowering springs. XDrive, not so much. I'm in that boat.
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      11-13-2019, 11:50 AM   #13
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Found this searching for other accessories for my daughter's car:

Some 228i accessories and 20% or $10 for the next 30 days:

https://www.autoanything.com/suspens.../10A50469.aspx

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      11-13-2019, 03:34 PM   #14
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Found this searching for other accessories for mu daughter's car:

Some 228i accessories and 20% or $10 for the next 30 days:

https://www.autoanything.com/suspens.../10A50469.aspx
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      11-13-2019, 03:48 PM   #15
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230i XDrive

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https://www.autoanything.com/suspens...g-coil-springs

228i/230i with sport suspension - $246 from $491

Part #: 50482
Kit includes 4 coil springs
Lowering height will vary on vehicles with factory sport suspensions such as BMW M-Technik, Mercedes-Benz Sport-line suspension, Audi-Sport suspension, etc.
Front drop: 1.0 in.
Rear drop: 0.8 in.
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      11-13-2019, 05:00 PM   #17
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Note that that kit is for RWD; Uwrwilke is looking for springs for his 230i XDrive.

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RWD is easy to find lowering springs. XDrive, not so much. I'm in that boat.
Have you tried a BMW specialty shop like Bimmerworld to find out why they don't seem to be available?
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You can get the kit for about 2600, less if you go thru places like fcp. Installation for me was most expensive part - I was going up from the base sliding calipers, so it needed entire rebuild of the rear hubs to add the larger backing plates and rotors. There are cheaper workarounds if you are looking to DIY. It was very worthwhile for me, as I'm tracking it and had the crappy little brakes originally. If you already have any of the 'blue' Brembos then I think you would be wasting your money (or it would be a cosmetic change), especially if you don't track. It is a massive visual upgrade either way (and yes, you always need 18" wheels, and even some of those won't fit w/o spacers - not quite as tight as the M4 kits I've seen, but they really fill the wheel.
I'm very jealous. I looked into doing this upgrade and decided it would be less expensive to just trade my car in and get the same car but with the sport package that comes with M sport brakes and larger wheels.
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I've been enjoying our new '19 230 xDrive with THP for several months & 5,500 miles (went cross-country to BMWCCA O'Fest). It came with separate set of 17" BMW wheels and Conti Winter Tires which are currently on the car. No mods to date but considering new brake pads to reduce the excessive o.e. pad's brake dust....
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You can get the kit for about 2600, less if you go thru places like fcp. Installation for me was most expensive part - I was going up from the base sliding calipers, so it needed entire rebuild of the rear hubs to add the larger backing plates and rotors. There are cheaper workarounds if you are looking to DIY. It was very worthwhile for me, as I'm tracking it and had the crappy little brakes originally. If you already have any of the 'blue' Brembos then I think you would be wasting your money (or it would be a cosmetic change), especially if you don't track. It is a massive visual upgrade either way (and yes, you always need 18" wheels, and even some of those won't fit w/o spacers - not quite as tight as the M4 kits I've seen, but they really fill the wheel.
What did you do with the m sport brakes that the car came with? Interested in selling them?
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What did you do with the m sport brakes that the car came with? Interested in selling them?
I didn't have the M-sports, I had the crappy sliding calipers; keeping those to swap back in case I ever decide to trade her back in. I went with the BBK because it was actually cheaper than getting new M sports piecemeal, and not much savings if I went with used that I'd need to rebuild. In retrospect, it would also be worthwhile to consider rebuilding the 'blues' with high-temp track seals, especially for the ability to stay w/ 17" wheels. I do occasionally see a set go up on the for-sale boards, so if you are looking I'd post a WTB note there. And FWIW, I can't imagine it is cheaper to trade in vs getting this kit through one of the discounters (about 2k, last I looked).

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I didn't have the M-sports, I had the crappy sliding calipers; keeping those to swap back in case I ever decide to trade her back in. I went with the BBK because it was actually cheaper than getting new M sports piecemeal, and not much savings if I went with used that I'd need to rebuild. In retrospect, it would also be worthwhile to consider rebuilding the 'blues' with high-temp track seals, especially for the ability to stay w/ 17" wheels. I do occasionally see a set go up on the for-sale boards, so if you are looking I'd post a WTB note there. And FWIW, I can't imagine it is cheaper to trade in vs getting this kit through one of the discounters (about 2k, last I looked).
Yeah, but add in the cost of 19 inch wheels and tires.
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