What did you do to your 2 series today?

Nyorky2428 · 07-16-2018, 05:27 PM

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M style carbon fiber mirror caps!

Do you have a shot of what the other side the mirrors look like? I'm wanting to possibly get these, but is there like a big weird looking gap above the glass for the "m" portion of the mirror caps? Or is that filled in somehow? If that makes sense... Wondering what the mirrors looks like from the drivers seat essentially.

Edit: Also, do they still fold up without any interferences?

It's filled in and no issues folding. You have at least half an inch at any point during the fold, if not more.

timyoyo104 · 07-17-2018, 10:30 AM

looks 10 times better than stock..

MsportyX35 · 07-17-2018, 01:46 PM

I finally got around to fitting the m235i exhaust that I purchased from another forum member, along with the M Performance diffuser and some new tips, on my 228i. I definitely prefer the look and sound to stock. Now I’m just debating if I have the tips out a bit far. What do you think?

p912guy · 07-17-2018, 02:19 PM

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I finally got around to fitting the m235i exhaust that I purchased from another forum member, along with the M Performance diffuser and some new tips, on my 228i. I definitely prefer the look and sound to stock. Now I’m just debating if I have the tips out a bit far. What do you think?

No, they look perfect. Enjoy.

Sisyrx · 07-17-2018, 07:36 PM

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I finally got around to fitting the m235i exhaust that I purchased from another forum member, along with the M Performance diffuser and some new tips, on my 228i. I definitely prefer the look and sound to stock. Now I’m just debating if I have the tips out a bit far. What do you think?

I'm actually interested in doing something similar to my 230i. Did you have any difficulty matching the 235i's exhaust up with your stock midpipe?

MsportyX35 · 07-17-2018, 09:26 PM

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I'm actually interested in doing something similar to my 230i. Did you have any difficulty matching the 235i's exhaust up with your stock midpipe?

The mid pipe and muffler lined up fine. But the distance from the outside of each hanger on the 235 muffler was about 1/2 to 3/4 inch less than on the 228 muffler. So we needed to weld a short rod onto the brackets to get everything to line up right. I went out and got under the car to take a couple of pictures. They’re not the best, but might give you a better idea of what I’m talking about.

stevenvillatoro · 07-18-2018, 05:20 PM

Debadged the rear...

Ron Jeffries · 07-18-2018, 07:25 PM

they turned on the sprinklers at the coffee shop, blurching out horrible water that will surely kill the grass and certainly put water spots on my car so i gave it a quick wash when i got home. nearly died of heat stroke.

BEM-S4 · 07-18-2018, 07:33 PM

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they turned on the sprinklers at the coffee shop, blurching out horrible water that will surely kill the grass and certainly put water spots on my car so i gave it a quick wash when i got home. nearly died of heat stroke.

On convertible day I go a longer way to work to avoid the house w sprinklers

blackbm5 · 07-19-2018, 10:45 PM

Changed out the projectors.

makrop · 07-20-2018, 07:44 AM

M Performance Exhaust (yesterday)

Next up: car wash...

Wakka · 07-20-2018, 08:29 AM

Diffuser and exhaust installed

makrop · 07-20-2018, 09:56 AM

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Diffuser and exhaust installed

I see how it is... one-upping me with the diffuser install as well. Lol looks good!

Wakka · 07-20-2018, 10:05 AM

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I see how it is... one-upping me with the diffuser install as well. Lol looks good!

haha just perfect timing!

your car is lookin damn fine as well good sir

Time for you to get that diffuser!

ntj · 07-21-2018, 12:45 PM

Installed the M Performance carbon spoiler this morning. Man, getting the glue off from the OEM spoiler was a pain -- I have the blisters to prove it. Thank god for 3M adhesive remover.

Sportstick · 07-21-2018, 01:11 PM

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Installed the M Performance carbon spoiler this morning. Man, getting the glue off from the OEM spoiler was a pain -- I have the blisters to prove it. Thank god for 3M adhesive remover.

Looks great...CF works so well with the "colder" colors, such as your Estoril

I installed the same piece on mine but did bodycolor. On behalf of the guy behind you at 100kph, hope you also used urethane for the installation instead of relying on the less reliable tape!

ntj · 07-21-2018, 01:54 PM

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Looks great...CF works so well with the "colder" colors, such as your Estoril

I installed the same piece on mine but did bodycolor. On behalf of the guy behind you at 100kph, hope you also used urethane for the installation instead of relying on the less reliable tape!

Hmm... is the tape known to be less reliable? It's an OEM BMW part that came with the tape installed, so I figure they wouldn't sell it this way if their engineers didn't have confidence in the tape. Also appeared to be the same tape holding the body colour spoiler in place that was already on the car... So, I'm hoping it holds! Certainly don't want it taking flight behind me, but it's too late now!

Sportstick · 07-21-2018, 02:02 PM

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Hmm... is the tape known to be less reliable? It's an OEM BMW part that came with the tape installed, so I figure they wouldn't sell it this way if their engineers didn't have confidence in the tape. Also appeared to be the same tape holding the body colour spoiler in place that was already on the car... So, I'm hoping it holds! Certainly don't want it taking flight behind me, but it's too late now!

Check it periodically...more work well than not, but too many reports of coming loose as adhesive tapes are sensitive to variations during installation in surface temperature, ambient temperature, amount of pressure during curing, duration of pressure. Here is the alternative next time, or if you find yours starts to seem loose at all.

https://stmtuned.com/products/bmw-be...ue-82699408866

Joe240 · 07-21-2018, 02:18 PM

Mine has been on for 2 years strong. Only issues is the very ends come up a tiny bit, but that’s kind of expected as the trunk is slightly curved and a straight CF spoiler doesn’t like to bend to easily after curing.

Kamry · 07-21-2018, 02:36 PM

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Changed out the projectors.

Can i get a link to where you bought these? Looks great!

BEM-S4 · 07-21-2018, 02:56 PM

With some advice from rayscott and chemical guys busted out the new orbital polisher. Clay, V38 polish w blue pad, wet glaze with black pad. Tomorrow sealer then butter wax both with red pad. Looking pretty good so far.

Sportstick · 07-21-2018, 03:30 PM

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With some advice from rayscott and chemical guys busted out the new orbital polisher. Clay, V38 polish w blue pad, wet glaze with black pad. Tomorrow sealer then butter wax both with red pad. Looking pretty good so far.

Car looks outstanding.....only really annoying part is how well your supplies area is organized!!

I probably have to go back out to the garage now!

07-17-2018, 10:30 AM	#1762
timyoyo104 New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: m235 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	looks 10 times better than stock..
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07-17-2018, 01:46 PM	#1763
MsportyX35 Enlisted Member 25 Rep 44 Posts Drives: '14 xDrive35i M Sport, Alpine Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Paul, MN iTrader: (0)	I finally got around to fitting the m235i exhaust that I purchased from another forum member, along with the M Performance diffuser and some new tips, on my 228i. I definitely prefer the look and sound to stock. Now I’m just debating if I have the tips out a bit far. What do you think? Attached Images __________________ Current: F22 228i M Sport Mineral Grey, E84 X1 xDrive35i M Sport Alpine White, R53 Mini Cooper S JCW Indi Blue Previous: E46 330i M Sport Orient Blue, and a bunch of non BMW mostly crap cars, except the CRX, which was an absolute blast
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07-18-2018, 05:20 PM	#1767
stevenvillatoro Captain 735 Rep 611 Posts Drives: ‘18 M240i, Estoril Blue Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M240i [0.00]	Debadged the rear... Attached Images __________________ —Steve '19 MX-5 Miata GT-S soft top Past BMWs: two '57 Isetta 300s, '70 1600, '72 Bavaria, '78 320i, '18 M240i
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Ron Jeffries Old Member. Old in general, actually. 388 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i xDrive convertible Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	they turned on the sprinklers at the coffee shop, blurching out horrible water that will surely kill the grass and certainly put water spots on my car so i gave it a quick wash when i got home. nearly died of heat stroke.
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07-19-2018, 10:45 PM	#1770
blackbm5 Private 63 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Performance Edition Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Changed out the projectors. Attached Images
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07-20-2018, 07:44 AM	#1771
makrop Lieutenant 151 Rep 475 Posts Drives: '18 M240i 6MT MGM/CR Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broken Arrow, OK iTrader: (0)	M Performance Exhaust (yesterday) Next up: car wash... Attached Images __________________ 18' F22 M240i \| 6MT \| MGM/CR 02' E46 325i \| 5MT \| SBM/B (beater - 200k+) 10' E82 135i \| 6MT \| BSM/CR (sold) 03' E46 330ci \| 5MT \| JB/B (sold)
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ntj Private 49 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i xD Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	M Performance Carbon Fiber Spoiler! Installed the M Performance carbon spoiler this morning. Man, getting the glue off from the OEM spoiler was a pain -- I have the blisters to prove it. Thank god for 3M adhesive remover. __________________ /// 2018 M240i \| xD \| EBII/BD+BS \| MP Exhaust \| MP Grilles \| MP CF Spoiler \| CF Mirrors \| IND Painted Reflectors \| 30% CTX
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