What upgrade would you do next?

Asteele · 02-03-2015, 02:03 PM

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Hi there, I am first time poster, but a long time lurker. I've had my 2014 Mineral Grey M235i since Oct. 2014 and enjoy it more and more every time I drive it.

Current mods are:

MP Exhaust
MP Black Kidney Grills
Carbon Fiber Shifter knob
Carbon Fiber gear shift cover
15% tint all over

I have about $1000 to spend on my next mod, but I can't decide what it should be, so I figured I'd get some advice.

I've narrowed it down to the non-electric MP Steering wheel, the carbon fiber trim, or the front splitter.

What would you guys do? Other ideas??

configt · 02-03-2015, 02:10 PM

Springs!

Liquidpaper · 02-03-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Asteele

Hi there, I am first time poster, but a long time lurker. I've had my 2014 Mineral Grey M235i since Oct. 2014 and enjoy it more and more every time I drive it.

Current mods are:

MP Exhaust
MP Black Kidney Grills
Carbon Fiber Shifter knob
Carbon Fiber gear shift cover
15% tint all over

I have about $1000 to spend on my next mod, but I can't decide what it should be, so I figured I'd get some advice.

I've narrowed it down to the non-electric MP Steering wheel, the carbon fiber trim, or the front splitter.

What would you guys do? Other ideas??

Depends on what you are doing with your car. Show, or go?

I just put on some Ground Control camber plates and holy shit does some front camber make a difference. The car is razor sharp now. I'm also planning (in the immediate future) to add (i) APEX 18x8.5 wheels (square); (ii) 255/35 tires (square); (iii) stainless brake lines; (iv) Porterfield brake pads (just to see if I like them); and (v) MP Exhaust. I already have ATE 200 brake fluid and the M-Performance Black Kidneys.

My stuff is for go (except for the MP stuff -- thats just for fun). If you wanted show, I would do some carbon fiber trim. I cant deny that it looks nice. Maybe the mirror caps?

VMRWheels · 02-03-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by configt

Springs!

This + Wheels

Drop + Wheels, in my opinion, has the greatest influence on exterior aesthetics.

Few other things to look at : Tune, Front splitter

Kidu · 02-03-2015, 02:35 PM

How much was the MPE? and is it worth it?

Asteele · 02-03-2015, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by configt

Springs!

What brand of springs?

Asteele · 02-03-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kidu

How much was the MPE? and is it worth it?

I think I paid around $900 for it at my local BMW dealer. That was including the chrome tips and install. I like the sound a lot, no drone when cruising, but when you get on it, you can hear it.

gaijin · 02-03-2015, 02:40 PM

+1 on springs. Add some more Benjamins to your budget and add wheels/tires.

Asteele · 02-03-2015, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

This + Wheels

Drop + Wheels, in my opinion, has the greatest influence on exterior aesthetics.

Few other things to look at : Tune, Front splitter

Wheels are out of my budget for now, but like the idea of a drop.

dharo1 · 02-03-2015, 02:45 PM

Next:

CF interior trim

So far:

Dinan tune
Dinan springs
Dinan exhaust
Awron gauge
Afe intake
MP front spoiler
MP front grills
MP diffuser
MP side splitter
MP side decals
MP mirror covers
CF back spoiler
Matte black 18 wheels
ER Catless downpipe
ER FMIC
ER chargepipe

bladeomatic · 02-03-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Asteele

Wheels are out of my budget for now, but like the idea of a drop.

Hmmmm....

I like the idea of doing all the wheels/tires/drop stuff at the same time. Just so you can get the fit, spacers, alignment, wheel balancing all out of the way.

I'd finish the interior CF and then save up for the drop/wheels next.

Good luck!

F3RGY33 · 02-03-2015, 03:09 PM

CF M performance spoiler and mirrors. Make a huge difference in appearance in my opinion!

Asteele · 02-03-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fergy33WF

CF M performance spoiler and mirrors. Make a huge difference in appearance in my opinion!

how difficult are the mirrors to install?

qballis · 02-03-2015, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dharo1

Next:

CF interior trim

So far:

Dinan tune
Dinan springs
Dinan exhaust
Awron gauge
Afe intake
MP front spoiler
MP front grills
MP diffuser
MP side splitter
MP side decals
MP mirror covers
CF back spoiler
Matte black 18 wheels
ER Catless downpipe
ER FMIC
ER chargepipe

How do you clear codes from the catless downpipe? Does the AWRON do it?

configt · 02-03-2015, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asteele

how difficult are the mirrors to install?

5 minute job. Use a plastic pry tool to get some grip on the cover and pull outwards. Pop on new ones. Done.

configt · 02-03-2015, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asteele

What brand of springs?

I went with DINAN for a modest drop. If you want a drop that eliminates the gap completely then go H&R.

chaswyck1 · 02-03-2015, 07:18 PM

Speaking of drop, am I the only one who thinks that the stock car sits awfully high? I was parked next to a VW Beetle of all things and a Honda Accord on the other side today and my car looked to be about the same height as those. If I were the OP, I would definitely go with springs as the next mod.

midwest 340xi 6sp · 02-03-2015, 07:28 PM

Summer Wheels on order
PSS Tires
MP Carbon Interior Trim Kit
Sportline mats with red trim

configt · 02-03-2015, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chaswyck@yahoo.com

Speaking of drop, am I the only one who thinks that the stock car sits awfully high? I was parked next to a VW Beetle of all things and a Honda Accord on the other side today and my car looked to be about the same height as those. If I were the OP, I would definitely go with springs as the next mod.

Yes, but it's weird. There seems to be a lot of wheel gap, but the car is actually pretty low! I don't understand it. Maybe it just needs bigger wheels from factory?

3.0L · 02-03-2015, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asteele

Hi there, I am first time poster, but a long time lurker. I've had my 2014 Mineral Grey M235i since Oct. 2014 and enjoy it more and more every time I drive it.

Current mods are:

MP Exhaust
MP Black Kidney Grills
Carbon Fiber Shifter knob
Carbon Fiber gear shift cover
15% tint all over

I have about $1000 to spend on my next mod, but I can't decide what it should be, so I figured I'd get some advice.

I've narrowed it down to the non-electric MP Steering wheel, the carbon fiber trim, or the front splitter.

What would you guys do? Other ideas??

My first mods were high-lift door knobs, overhead fan shaft and blue lights in the wheel wells.

NEUE02 · 02-03-2015, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dharo1

Next:

CF interior trim

So far:

Dinan tune
Dinan springs
Dinan exhaust
Awron gauge
Afe intake
MP front spoiler
MP front grills
MP diffuser
MP side splitter
MP side decals
MP mirror covers
CF back spoiler
Matte black 18 wheels
ER Catless downpipe
ER FMIC
ER chargepipe

What does the MP side splitter look like? I haven't seen this listed anywhere before.

chaswyck1 · 02-03-2015, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by configt

Yes, but it's weird. There seems to be a lot of wheel gap, but the car is actually pretty low! I don't understand it. Maybe it just needs bigger wheels from factory?

There's definitely wheel gap even with 18's, but I don't think it's all that low either. My MINI was lower.

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Asteele New Member 9 Rep 19 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	What upgrade would you do next? Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Hi there, I am first time poster, but a long time lurker. I've had my 2014 Mineral Grey M235i since Oct. 2014 and enjoy it more and more every time I drive it. Current mods are: MP Exhaust MP Black Kidney Grills Carbon Fiber Shifter knob Carbon Fiber gear shift cover 15% tint all over I have about $1000 to spend on my next mod, but I can't decide what it should be, so I figured I'd get some advice. I've narrowed it down to the non-electric MP Steering wheel, the carbon fiber trim, or the front splitter. What would you guys do? Other ideas??
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