THE LARGEST BMW 2-SERIES FORUM ON THE PLANET
2Addicts
2Addicts
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts
2Addicts | BMW 2-Series forum BMW 2 Series (F22) Forum BMW 2 Series Coupe and Cabriolet (F22/F23) General Forum What did you do to your 2 series today?

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      12-28-2021, 03:29 PM   #4335
amutti
Private First Class
97
Rep
167
Posts

Drives: 2021 Convertible M240i Xdrive
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: US

iTrader: (0)

Installed some Christmas presents which must give me an extra 10HP

Floating center caps and M Performance Pedals.

The center caps were super easy to get out with some gorilla tape tabs. The pictures are out of order, but you'll get the idea.
Attached Images
     
Appreciate 0
      12-29-2021, 08:38 AM   #4336
MCharleston
New Member
0
Rep
5
Posts

Drives: BMW M235
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: SC

iTrader: (0)

F23 Idea

Hello all,

New to this forum and the M235 world. I sold my C63 for this F23 and kinda on the fence. I like the rag top but miss the V8. Has anyone performed a swap to an M2 muffler and diffuser on the 235? I have not seen any out there and was wondering if its possible. Should be a good look and sound.
Appreciate 0
      12-29-2021, 04:49 PM   #4337
John in VA
Colonel
987
Rep
2,200
Posts

Drives: 2015 228i M Sport
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Leesburg, VA

iTrader: (6)

Quote:
Originally Posted by MCharleston View Post
Hello all,
New to this forum and the M235 world. I sold my C63 for this F23 and kinda on the fence. I like the rag top but miss the V8. Has anyone performed a swap to an M2 muffler and diffuser on the 235? I have not seen any out there and was wondering if its possible. Should be a good look and sound.
Welcome! Check for previous posts in the N55 modifications & cosmetic modification sections to see if someone else has done what you propose, or start a new thread. Good luck!
__________________
____________________________________________
2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
Appreciate 0
      12-30-2021, 11:12 AM   #4338
F22leo
First Lieutenant
United_States
244
Rep
344
Posts

Drives: 2015 M235i
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Ny

iTrader: (0)

Before and after I wrapped the front bumper reflectors. Extremely close color match to the glacier silver metallic paint (really can't ask for a better match using vinyl). Beats paying for color match painted reflectors to!
Attached Images
  
Appreciate 0
      12-30-2021, 12:40 PM   #4339
freakystyly
Lieutenant Colonel
3008
Rep
1,798
Posts

Drives: F22 B58 6MT
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Ontario

iTrader: (0)

Hooked up the old dash cam today finally. Just an Aukey DR01, nice and cheap with no frills.

Tapped into the rain sensor power with a 12v to 5v converter hidden in the mirror housing. Can't see any wires due to top angled connection which is wedged between the headliner and glass. 2 Sided tape on the mirror to hopefully keep it from moving.

Will run it for a bit and see if the battery drains or cam angle needs adjusting but it looks pretty clean at first glance.

Edit: started getting the battery drain warning when it is -20C so I unplugged the cam for now. The rain sensor seems to run a couple minutes longer after the car is locked.
Attached Images
 

Last edited by freakystyly; 01-26-2022 at 11:57 AM..
Appreciate 3
      01-02-2022, 01:52 PM   #4340
jLona240
Private
30
Rep
54
Posts

Drives: 2017 M240i xDrive
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: PA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2017 BMW M240i  [9.00]
I upgraded from a 2014 335i M Sport to a 2017 M240i.

So far I've installed black Sideview mirror caps with sequential turn signals.

Tommy L Garage mud flaps. (Must have for F series cars!)

MST intake.

Next up is suspension. My 2 rear struts are leaking.
Debating between new struts with Dinan Springs with ride quality kit or coilovers.

Once the suspension is done I plan on doing MHD stage 1/2 and Remus exhaust.
Attached Images
  
Appreciate 1
      01-04-2022, 05:41 PM   #4341
K2daA08
New Member
K2daA08's Avatar
United_States
6
Rep
21
Posts

Drives: 2016 M235i, 2020 X3
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Northern Virginia

iTrader: (0)

Added Apple CarPlay and upgraded My Idrive from ID4 to ID6 along with some other small things like enhanced Bluetooth, and M Animation startup! Thanks to kubax86, it was a easy as can be and took only an hour. Fantastic modern update!
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 2
      01-04-2022, 07:19 PM   #4342
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)

Quote:
Originally Posted by F22leo View Post
Before and after I wrapped the front bumper reflectors. Extremely close color match to the glacier silver metallic paint (really can't ask for a better match using vinyl). Beats paying for color match painted reflectors to!
Did you remove the reflectors to wrap them?
Appreciate 1
F22leo244.00
      01-04-2022, 09:30 PM   #4343
F22leo
First Lieutenant
United_States
244
Rep
344
Posts

Drives: 2015 M235i
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Ny

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron Jeffries View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by F22leo View Post
Before and after I wrapped the front bumper reflectors. Extremely close color match to the glacier silver metallic paint (really can't ask for a better match using vinyl). Beats paying for color match painted reflectors to!
Did you remove the reflectors to wrap them?
I didn't remove them
Appreciate 1
      01-05-2022, 06:55 PM   #4344
F22leo
First Lieutenant
United_States
244
Rep
344
Posts

Drives: 2015 M235i
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Ny

iTrader: (0)

I wrapped my roof gloss black, looks great with the sunroof, didn't remove the shark fin to wrap since I'm getting a carbon fiber piece that fits directly over it.
Attached Images
  
Appreciate 2
qlaval52.50
      01-06-2022, 09:55 AM   #4345
Tomskeed
Private
United_States
64
Rep
52
Posts

Drives: 2016 BMW M235i
Join Date: May 2019
Location: FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by F22leo View Post
I wrapped my roof gloss black, looks great with the sunroof, didn't remove the shark fin to wrap since I'm getting a carbon fiber piece that fits directly over it.
I'm considering this, but I was concerned how the rubber gasket trim would stand out with gloss back; it doesn't seem to be too bad. Did you wrap it yourself?
__________________
2016 M235i 6MT | VRSF Intercooler | Active Autowerke CP | VRSF Catless DP | M Performance Muffler | BM3 Tuned | 18" Alzor 030 Wheels | 8.8" Display & Apple CarPlay retrofit
Appreciate 1
F22leo244.00
      01-06-2022, 10:04 AM   #4346
Cos270
First Lieutenant
Cos270's Avatar
609
Rep
372
Posts

Drives: 2015 M235i
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: MI

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2015 F22 M235i  [0.00]
Installed an FTP charge pipe last week. Install went pretty smoothly, didn't need to remove the intercooler. Ended up having to cut the old CP out. The most difficult part was getting the new pipe onto the throttle body itself. I thought maybe the part wasn't made to spec. I lubed everything, cleaned the mating surfaces and it still took everything I had to get it seated so the C-clip would snap into place. Put about 400 miles on it and all is good.
Appreciate 0
      01-06-2022, 10:05 AM   #4347
freakystyly
Lieutenant Colonel
3008
Rep
1,798
Posts

Drives: F22 B58 6MT
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Ontario

iTrader: (0)

PO had wrapped the roof and it wasn't holding up too well near the windshield so I pulled it off when I bought it. It's easy enough to do on a nice day with a heat gun and some elbow grease if you ever tire of the look. I left the antenna wrapped, not sure why but it doesn't bother me.
Appreciate 1
F22leo244.00
      01-06-2022, 01:09 PM   #4348
F22leo
First Lieutenant
United_States
244
Rep
344
Posts

Drives: 2015 M235i
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Ny

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomskeed View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by F22leo View Post
I wrapped my roof gloss black, looks great with the sunroof, didn't remove the shark fin to wrap since I'm getting a carbon fiber piece that fits directly over it.
I'm considering this, but I was concerned how the rubber gasket trim would stand out with gloss back; it doesn't seem to be too bad. Did you wrap it yourself?
The gloss black definitely goes great with all the other black trim and gaskets on the car nothing looks out of place imo. And yes I did do it myself,( I work at a graphics shop installing vinyl everyday and have been trained by 3m etc) If you do it yourself I'd definitely recommend buying a roll of knifeless tape itll pretty much eliminate having to using a blade near your paint for the roof install. I'd also highly recommend removing the shark fin antenna, it's a lot harder to wrap around it and get a good outcome, and even harder to wrap the shark fin while it's on the car. Last piece advice would be to buy Avery Dennison gloss black vinyl it's by far the easiest to install especially on a roof. If you decide to do it just take your time and I have no doubt it'll come out great!
Appreciate 2
      01-06-2022, 03:12 PM   #4349
jkoljo
Private
58
Rep
77
Posts

Drives: M235i
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: CA & Finland

iTrader: (0)

Washed it. Tried Bilt Hamber Auto Foam pre-wash. It did an amazing job!
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 2
      01-06-2022, 03:23 PM   #4350
PeanuKeeyes
First Lieutenant
PeanuKeeyes's Avatar
366
Rep
311
Posts

Drives: E34 | MX5
Join Date: May 2019
Location: New Haven, CT

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jkoljo View Post
Washed it. Tried Bilt Hamber Auto Foam pre-wash. It did an amazing job!
I miss the days when my front splitter still looked that good. I’m about to tackle another fudge-factor 10 fix with the heat gun and new fasteners this evening.

Careful with that thing! Car looks great.
__________________
E34 525iT 5 spd | 228i ZTR 6 spd [SOLD] | MX-5 NA 6 spd
Appreciate 0
      01-06-2022, 05:27 PM   #4351
DrWorm
Registered
5
Rep
1
Posts

Drives: 2019 BMW M240i xDrive
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

iTrader: (0)

Took This Photo...

New to the forum...have been a lurker for about a year as I was deciding on my next vehicle purchase. Well, it was an F22! Picked it up 2 months ago. What a fantastic little car! Just signed up to post this pic because I liked it alot! First snow this year.
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 3
F22leo244.00
happyjack1657.00
      01-07-2022, 09:16 AM   #4352
F22leo
First Lieutenant
United_States
244
Rep
344
Posts

Drives: 2015 M235i
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Ny

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DrWorm View Post
New to the forum...have been a lurker for about a year as I was deciding on my next vehicle purchase. Well, it was an F22! Picked it up 2 months ago. What a fantastic little car! Just signed up to post this pic because I liked it alot! First snow this year.
Guessing your in the northeast lol
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 1
happyjack1657.00
      01-07-2022, 11:28 AM   #4353
deathking
Private First Class
135
Rep
160
Posts

Drives: 2021 M240i / 2017 X3
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jkoljo View Post
Washed it. Tried Bilt Hamber Auto Foam pre-wash. It did an amazing job!
As a first time owner of a white vehicle, I think this is exactly what I've been looking for!

You spray on, rinse, then proceed with your normal wash process?
__________________
[Build thread] Mineral White | Cognac | 6 speed | Moonroof deletion
Appreciate 0
      01-07-2022, 02:41 PM   #4354
jkoljo
Private
58
Rep
77
Posts

Drives: M235i
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: CA & Finland

iTrader: (0)

Exactly. Give it a minute or two to do it's job before you rinse it off. And of course you should have a good wax or ceramic coating on the car.
Appreciate 1
deathking134.50
      01-07-2022, 09:40 PM   #4355
jzeiler4
Lieutenant
jzeiler4's Avatar
United_States
320
Rep
536
Posts

Drives: 2021 M240i xDrive vert
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Hazel Green, AL

iTrader: (0)

Just got the car back from the detail shop where they put Xpel PPF on the front bumper and hood. Should have done this a year ago when I first got the car. Had to use a Dr Color Chip kit on the biggest rock chip and got it pretty flush, can hardly see it under the Xpel film. Very happy with the results.
Appreciate 0
      01-09-2022, 12:46 PM   #4356
B5toE92
Enlisted Member
40
Rep
35
Posts

Drives: 14 M235
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: OKC

iTrader: (0)

a few things

My old driver's side mirror cap was broken and fell off, so yesterday I replaced both with an amazon CF pair for $100. Fitment was great and surprisingly its real carbon on top of an abs. I'm very pleased with it for the money, see if it holds up.. Lighting was bad so I had to use flash.

link to mirrors: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H7D9Q92...t_details&th=1

Couple of days before I installed some Amazon shift paddles to replace the stock ones

...Anddddd the day before I installed the shift paddles I put on a set of 19" BC Forged RZ05s!!! 19x8.5 45et up front and 19x9.5 50et in the rear, i think they fit perfectly. No pics of them yet because I'm on stock suspension, but you can get a peek of them in the mirror cap images. Thanks to Wahooooman for the wheels!
Attached Images
   
Appreciate 1
Heitzer103.00
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:16 PM.




2addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST