Need Advice!

crbalch · 09-24-2015, 06:02 PM

Alright so I will be getting the 16 M235i next month and am currently snagging some parts to put on right as I get it. I currently have the M Performance Front Lip, Grilles, and Spoiler. I will get the mirror caps soon.

Here is my dilemma and I need some forum advice...

If you had ~$1200 to spend, what would you suggest I get out of these two options:

A) M Performance Carbon/Alcantara Trim plus Carbon Selector Lever, Carbon Console Trim, Carbon E Brake

B) an AWE exhaust

As of now I'm leaving towards option A because I currently have no mods lined up for the inside and those would be so refreshing to walk into each time I get in. B is tempting though because the stock exhaust is nothing to write home about (keep in mind I quite like ASD though).

Any thoughts or suggestions?

zkeeper · 09-24-2015, 06:10 PM

You will get the full scope of opinions...you know that LOL. BUT, I think the sound is what makes it a better ride. Quiet carbon? Nice, I guess, but the sound is where I place my bets.

BUT then you are reading a guy who has had his 2014 for 16 months and turned on the radio/whatever in that car twice. Tunes? Download? Downshmoad. LOL...I enjoy the "twin speakers" at the rear of this little rocket. BUT, go for what makes you enjoy the car the most. Best counsel I can offer.

crbalch · 09-24-2015, 06:14 PM

Keep in mind this is only for when I first get the car, I plan on doing both down the line, just a matter of what comes first. I.e. Will the stock exhaust be sufficient for say 6 months then I upgrade, or vice versa.

yeezy · 09-24-2015, 06:23 PM

B

crbalch · 09-24-2015, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zkeeper

You will get the full scope of opinions...you know that LOL. BUT, I think the sound is what makes it a better ride. Quiet carbon? Nice, I guess, but the sound is where I place my bets.

BUT then you are reading a guy who has had his 2014 for 16 months and turned on the radio/whatever in that car twice. Tunes? Download? Downshmoad. LOL...I enjoy the "twin speakers" at the rear of this little rocket. BUT, go for what makes you enjoy the car the most. Best counsel I can offer.

I know I'll get the whole spectrum of opinions but my thought process is that neither do anything in terms of power so it's basically looks vs sound.

IDBMW · 09-24-2015, 06:32 PM

I would go with B

Cloud IX · 09-25-2015, 01:57 AM

I would go with just the 5 piece carbon interior, and a ER DP.

Knightelf · 09-25-2015, 02:20 AM

B... and then A

I started off with a budget too, before I knew it the budget went over $10k

Nahlem · 09-25-2015, 06:30 AM

On this car i am going with the modding of the outside first before moving to performance then if i still have the car i will mod the interior.

On my previous car i only went with the performance part. By then i was so happy driving the car i forgot all about modding the exterior then i sold it afterwards... So i kinda forgot to mod the outside was to busy driving.

gasspasser · 09-25-2015, 07:28 AM

B! You better order it now. It can take up to 6-8 weeks to get it.

But...
the best mod I've done to the car is my alcantara steering wheel hands down.

gasspasser · 09-25-2015, 07:31 AM

Oops. I forgot the pic

crbalch · 09-25-2015, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gasspasser

B! You better order it now. It can take up to 6-8 weeks to get it.

But...
the best mod I've done to the car is my alcantara steering wheel hands down.

Alcantara wheel would be the second part of A, looks so nice

voukephalas · 09-25-2015, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by crbalch

A) M Performance Carbon/Alcantara Trim plus Carbon Selector Lever, Carbon Console Trim, Carbon E Brake

Definitely A.

I have the same parts and the feel of the selector lever and e brake are a huge improvement every time I get in the car, to say nothing of the appearance. The stock console cover looks very cheap for a vehicle in this price as well, so the carbon piece really improves it. I will say that if you have black leather interior it may be a bit dark with the carbon pieces. I have the red leather and it works well but probably would think twice if I had a black interior.

I probably would choose performance over sound, so the exhaust would not be a preferred mod for me anyway...

crbalch · 09-25-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by voukephalas

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Originally Posted by crbalch

A) M Performance Carbon/Alcantara Trim plus Carbon Selector Lever, Carbon Console Trim, Carbon E Brake

Definitely A.

I have the same parts and the feel of the selector lever and e brake are a huge improvement every time I get in the car, to say nothing of the appearance. The stock console cover looks very cheap for a vehicle in this price as well, so the carbon piece really improves it. I will say that if you have black leather interior it may be a bit dark with the carbon pieces. I have the red leather and it works well but probably would think twice if I had a black interior.

I probably would choose performance over sound, so the exhaust would not be a preferred mod for me anyway...

I am getting the black interior, so definitely something to think about.

No matter what I am doing the Active-8 tune after break in so performance is on the list for sure.

1LegitM235i · 09-25-2015, 10:52 AM

Go with A first. It goes a long way and can be appreciated by everyone who sits in your car. Performance has short term pizzazz. Interior last longer and has the investment longevity.

crbalch · 09-25-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LegitM235i

Go with A first. It goes a long way and can be appreciated by everyone who sits in your car. Performance has short term pizzazz. Interior last longer and has the investment longevity.

I think I am going to go with A...I can always sell it later down the road and recoup most the money anyway.

dglende · 09-25-2015, 10:57 AM

I have the full carbon interior kit with black leather. Looks great. Definitely glad I got that. Also have the M Performance Exhaust. Awesome. It's a tough choice. I would probably go with exhaust, then carbon kit.

OpenAir · 09-25-2015, 12:03 PM

Get the Carbon Fiber, I saw it a week ago and it's fantastic! As for the exhaust, just unplug the servo and let your car breath naturally out of both tips...it will get deeper within the first 5k miles!

mike@x-ph.com · 09-25-2015, 02:02 PM

I think we spoke yesterday and discussed different exhausts. Go with the option that makes you feel better about the car.

Col-Bimmer · 09-25-2015, 03:04 PM

I would lean towards option B. But I would be biased. I might be in the minority, but I am not fond of the carbon fiber look. A matter of personal preference.

mike@x-ph.com · 09-25-2015, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Col-Bimmer

I would lean towards option B. But I would be biased. I might be in the minority, but I am not fond of the carbon fiber look. A matter of personal preference.

I suggested option B to him over the phone but he said he would be more happy with option A because it is something he can see and appreciate everyday vs option B which would be an upgrade for others to hear

crbalch · 09-29-2015, 09:42 AM

Update:

Ended up going with option A. Brian from Sun Motor Cars hooked me up with great prices on the interior trim pieces. I decided that the trim coupled with the steering wheel will be super nice to walk into everyday I drive the car. I certainly plan on upgrading the exhaust, but I will probably do that when I decide to get the tune.

Thanks for all the responses!

09-24-2015, 06:02 PM	#1
crbalch The Schwab 473 Rep 1,605 Posts Drives: 2020 AW M340xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 BMW X1 [0.00] 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	Need Advice! Alright so I will be getting the 16 M235i next month and am currently snagging some parts to put on right as I get it. I currently have the M Performance Front Lip, Grilles, and Spoiler. I will get the mirror caps soon. Here is my dilemma and I need some forum advice... If you had ~$1200 to spend, what would you suggest I get out of these two options: A) M Performance Carbon/Alcantara Trim plus Carbon Selector Lever, Carbon Console Trim, Carbon E Brake B) an AWE exhaust As of now I'm leaving towards option A because I currently have no mods lined up for the inside and those would be so refreshing to walk into each time I get in. B is tempting though because the stock exhaust is nothing to write home about (keep in mind I quite like ASD though). Any thoughts or suggestions?
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09-24-2015, 06:10 PM	#2
zkeeper Captain 208 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 & 08 Z4 si Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BimmerHaven iTrader: (0)	You will get the full scope of opinions...you know that LOL. BUT, I think the sound is what makes it a better ride. Quiet carbon? Nice, I guess, but the sound is where I place my bets. BUT then you are reading a guy who has had his 2014 for 16 months and turned on the radio/whatever in that car twice. Tunes? Download? Downshmoad. LOL...I enjoy the "twin speakers" at the rear of this little rocket. BUT, go for what makes you enjoy the car the most. Best counsel I can offer.
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09-24-2015, 06:14 PM	#3
crbalch The Schwab 473 Rep 1,605 Posts Drives: 2020 AW M340xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 BMW X1 [0.00] 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	Keep in mind this is only for when I first get the car, I plan on doing both down the line, just a matter of what comes first. I.e. Will the stock exhaust be sufficient for say 6 months then I upgrade, or vice versa.
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09-24-2015, 06:23 PM	#4
yeezy Private First Class 44 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2015 228ix, 2018 x1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	B
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09-24-2015, 06:32 PM	#6
IDBMW Captain 41 Rep 825 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	I would go with B __________________ 2019 X3 M40i - Black Sapphire Metallic - Mocha Lather - 21" 718M wheels - Every option except Sun Shade
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09-25-2015, 01:57 AM	#7
Cloud IX Lieutenant 122 Rep 444 Posts Drives: Quickest Stock Turbo F8X Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Sky iTrader: (4)	I would go with just the 5 piece carbon interior, and a ER DP.
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09-25-2015, 02:20 AM	#8
Knightelf Captain 87 Rep 886 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	B... and then A I started off with a budget too, before I knew it the budget went over $10k __________________ Current: 2014 F22 M235i Mineral Grey Previous: 2011 E82 DCT 135i Space Grey Build thread: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1149793
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Nahlem Captain 1144 Rep 892 Posts Drives: None atm Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW i4 m50 [10.00]	On this car i am going with the modding of the outside first before moving to performance then if i still have the car i will mod the interior. On my previous car i only went with the performance part. By then i was so happy driving the car i forgot all about modding the exterior then i sold it afterwards... So i kinda forgot to mod the outside was to busy driving.
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09-25-2015, 07:28 AM	#10
gasspasser Second Lieutenant 117 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: southern california iTrader: (0)	B! You better order it now. It can take up to 6-8 weeks to get it. But... the best mod I've done to the car is my alcantara steering wheel hands down. __________________ 2015 M235i BSM / 2011 X5D AW
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09-25-2015, 07:31 AM	#11
gasspasser Second Lieutenant 117 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: southern california iTrader: (0)	Oops. I forgot the pic Attached Images __________________ 2015 M235i BSM / 2011 X5D AW
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09-25-2015, 10:52 AM	#15
1LegitM235i 1L 156 Rep 336 Posts Drives: 2015 Glacier Silver M235i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: City of Crosses, NM iTrader: (0)	Go with A first. It goes a long way and can be appreciated by everyone who sits in your car. Performance has short term pizzazz. Interior last longer and has the investment longevity. __________________ 2015 Glacier Silver M235i/6MT MP Front Splitter//MP CF Short Shifter//MP CF E-brake//MP LSD//Cold Weather package//Driver Assistance package//Oyster Dakota leather//Aluminum Hexagon trim//ECS Tuning Wheel Spacers//AutoPlus Rear Diffuser//HUD//Rexing DashCam//AutoID M Mirror Caps
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09-25-2015, 10:57 AM	#17
dglende New Member 5 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I have the full carbon interior kit with black leather. Looks great. Definitely glad I got that. Also have the M Performance Exhaust. Awesome. It's a tough choice. I would probably go with exhaust, then carbon kit.
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OpenAir Captain 432 Rep 887 Posts Drives: Enzo F23 228i Join Date: May 2015 Location: MD, USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 228i [0.00]	Get the Carbon Fiber, I saw it a week ago and it's fantastic! As for the exhaust, just unplug the servo and let your car breath naturally out of both tips...it will get deeper within the first 5k miles!
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mike@x-ph.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 24204 Rep 190,807 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	I think we spoke yesterday and discussed different exhausts. Go with the option that makes you feel better about the car. __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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09-25-2015, 03:04 PM	#20
Col-Bimmer Captain Not So Fast 6 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2015 M235 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	I would lean towards option B. But I would be biased. I might be in the minority, but I am not fond of the carbon fiber look. A matter of personal preference.
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09-29-2015, 09:42 AM	#22
crbalch The Schwab 473 Rep 1,605 Posts Drives: 2020 AW M340xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 BMW X1 [0.00] 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	Update: Ended up going with option A. Brian from Sun Motor Cars hooked me up with great prices on the interior trim pieces. I decided that the trim coupled with the steering wheel will be super nice to walk into everyday I drive the car. I certainly plan on upgrading the exhaust, but I will probably do that when I decide to get the tune. Thanks for all the responses!
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