What did you do to your 2 series today?

ZHP to B58 · 03-16-2021, 04:47 PM

Does anyone else have the little compartment below the headlight dial to the left of the steering wheel?

I was behind the wheel of a 2015 M235i and noticed there was a latch that opened up to reveal the compartment. Got back behind my 2017 M240i and noticed I didn't have this; where it should be, are the two buttons as part of the Driver Assistance package.

BrettKA7 · 03-16-2021, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ZHP to B58

Does anyone else have the little compartment below the headlight dial to the left of the steering wheel?

I was behind the wheel of a 2015 M235i and noticed there was a latch that opened up to reveal the compartment. Got back behind my 2017 M240i and noticed I didn't have this; where it should be, are the two buttons as part of the Driver Assistance package.

When I had an F30, those buttons deleted the cubby.

jzeiler4 · 03-16-2021, 06:04 PM

I checked to see if I could fit my new M240 in the storm shelter but alas, it does not fit. Hope the tornados tomorrow don't take her away from me, she would be hard to replace at this point.

qlaval · 03-16-2021, 11:42 PM

The exterior grey mirrors were ugly, couldn't stand them anymore...

I changed them as well as the blinkers for a nicer look:

BimmerBlake · 03-16-2021, 11:48 PM

installed Road Top apple car play MMI in my 2016 228i after getting my new idrive screen replaced under CPO warranty!! Wasn't as easy I was anticipating lol

Finkel · 03-17-2021, 07:31 PM

MR MY2015 - Thinking about to foil roof(it has sunroof) top of trunk and the trunk spolier lip, in black.
Thoughts on this?
Anyone have any pics of similar?

ngl · 03-18-2021, 02:21 PM

Got this done, I figured I took too much weight out of the car, time to put some back

HogFan760 · 03-19-2021, 04:42 PM

I’ve had a flurry of activity on my car in the first month of ownership. 2nd day home, I see a dent in my front driver’s side fender. Not sure where I picked it up. Had a PDR done.

2 weeks in, I bent 2 of my wheels. I was going around a corner and somehow got the right side got off the road slightly, boom! Flat tire. I tried to have them repaired but they were too far gone.

1 week later, I have a set of OZ Leggera HLT 18x8 wheels with Michelin AS4s on. I was planning on a set of custom signature wheels but I couldn’t wait so I went ahead and got these. I like them but I’m almost thinking I should have gotten 19s because the 18’s look small. Maybe it’s because the Michelins look taller than the Pirellis that were on there. The side benefit of no RF is that the ride is so much smoother and the Michelins are so much quieter than the Pirellis.

Today I ordered Dinan Springs and the bump stops. Dinan says they’ll ship next week so I’ll have my car lowered in a couple of weeks.

Hopefully this car isn’t cursed!

ngl · 03-20-2021, 03:38 AM

Got a few more stuff done to the 2 series:

Custom exhaust flap remote control

and the exhaust. Everything is still work in progress.

cristo · 03-20-2021, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HogFan760

I’ve had a flurry of activity on my car in the first month of ownership. 2nd day home, I see a dent in my front driver’s side fender. Not sure where I picked it up. Had a PDR done.

2 weeks in, I bent 2 of my wheels. I was going around a corner and somehow got the right side got off the road slightly, boom! Flat tire. I tried to have them repaired but they were too far gone.

1 week later, I have a set of OZ Leggera HLT 18x8 wheels with Michelin AS4s on. I was planning on a set of custom signature wheels but I couldn’t wait so I went ahead and got these. I like them but I’m almost thinking I should have gotten 19s because the 18’s look small. Maybe it’s because the Michelins look taller than the Pirellis that were on there. The side benefit of no RF is that the ride is so much smoother and the Michelins are so much quieter than the Pirellis.

Today I ordered Dinan Springs and the bump stops. Dinan says they’ll ship next week so I’ll have my car lowered in a couple of weeks.

Hopefully this car isn’t cursed!

2 bent wheels and now enjoying a smoother ride...
...sounds like a good argument for staying with
18” wheels and NRF tires and stock ride height.

HogFan760 · 03-20-2021, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cristo

2 bent wheels and now enjoying a smoother ride...
...sounds like a good argument for staying with
18” wheels and NRF tires and stock ride height.

LOL! Never. I’m used to lowered cars. And the Dinan setup is only moderately lowered, so not much at all. I’ve read that they are only slightly more firm than the factory springs. Most of my cars that I’ve owned have been lowered somewhat. I go for mostly mild drops.

freakystyly · 03-20-2021, 11:27 AM

Drove it home for the first time. Not quite the same feeling as upgrading to your first BMW but still pretty excited.

Scored a hard to find manual 240i. Not sold on the fake M stuff everywhere, but whatever, that's how the brand goes.

dradernh · 03-20-2021, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by freakystyly

Drove it home for the first time.

Scored a hard to find manual 240i. Not sold on the fake M stuff everywhere, but whatever, that's how the brand goes.

Congratulations – on both the car and the MT!

I found that the fake M stuff receded into the background after a while. I initially thought about removing all of it and then decided it wasn't going to be worth the trouble. The only time I notice it now is when I'm handling the BMW 436M wheels during seasonal changeovers.

jzeiler4 · 03-20-2021, 01:19 PM

Received my LED backup lights (exact ones the OP used) and installed them with no issues. Used Bimmercode to set them to LED in the rear lighting ECU. DIY thread https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1568480

jzeiler4 · 03-20-2021, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ngl

Custom exhaust flap remote control

Video was good now how did you do that.

pmcmtnbkr · 03-21-2021, 07:42 AM

snow tire set up off and summer tires back on

nikijack · 03-21-2021, 09:09 AM

New brake rotors and change to wheel studs.

Sportstick · 03-21-2021, 09:27 AM

Had a chat yesterday with my SA at the dealer about the N20 engine. He said they have had timing chain failures in their shop and done engine replacements (for about $15k!!), but never one lower than 80k miles. Also, the ones with problems were more often with owners who had neglected oil change maintenance. With just 18K after almost 7 years and rigorous adherence to annual changes, he suggested I stop worrying about it but offered to have the tech listen and check it out in May's oil change coming up.

spidy512 · 03-21-2021, 07:28 PM

Yo!

Washed it for the second time in my ownership of 9 months. because covid...

josh

victor1416 · 03-22-2021, 02:56 AM

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Added spoiler. Looks much better

jzeiler4 · 03-22-2021, 08:55 AM

Tried to remove those ugly seat belt warning labels on the sun visors and failed. Removed the visor and had it on the work bench. Applied enough heat to burn my fingers and nothing peeled up except the very edge. I think these are painted on and not a label anymore.

BEM-S4 · 03-22-2021, 09:09 AM

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Tried to remove those ugly seat belt warning labels on the sun visors and failed. Removed the visor and had it on the work bench. Applied enough heat to burn my fingers and nothing peeled up except the very edge. I think these are painted on and not a label anymore.

IND will sell you an EU-spec, no warning label set.

03-16-2021, 04:47 PM	#3851
ZHP to B58 Private First Class 73 Rep 140 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	Does anyone else have the little compartment below the headlight dial to the left of the steering wheel? I was behind the wheel of a 2015 M235i and noticed there was a latch that opened up to reveal the compartment. Got back behind my 2017 M240i and noticed I didn't have this; where it should be, are the two buttons as part of the Driver Assistance package.
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03-16-2021, 06:04 PM	#3853
jzeiler4 Lieutenant 320 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2021 M240i xDrive vert Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Hazel Green, AL iTrader: (0)	I checked to see if I could fit my new M240 in the storm shelter but alas, it does not fit. Hope the tornados tomorrow don't take her away from me, she would be hard to replace at this point. Last edited by jzeiler4; 03-16-2021 at 06:13 PM..
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03-16-2021, 11:42 PM	#3854
qlaval Private 53 Rep 65 Posts Drives: M240i X Convertible Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	The exterior grey mirrors were ugly, couldn't stand them anymore... I changed them as well as the blinkers for a nicer look:
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03-16-2021, 11:48 PM	#3855
BimmerBlake New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 228i m sport [0.00]	installed Road Top apple car play MMI in my 2016 228i after getting my new idrive screen replaced under CPO warranty!! Wasn't as easy I was anticipating lol Attached Images
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03-17-2021, 07:31 PM	#3856
Finkel New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: M235ix Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	MR MY2015 - Thinking about to foil roof(it has sunroof) top of trunk and the trunk spolier lip, in black. Thoughts on this? Anyone have any pics of similar?
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03-18-2021, 02:21 PM	#3857
ngl Second Lieutenant 118 Rep 208 Posts Drives: BMW 228i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	Got this done, I figured I took too much weight out of the car, time to put some back Attached Images __________________ Quaife LSD \| BC Racing Coilovers \| H&R ARB \| F8x LCA+TS \| Wiechers Strutbar \| Mishimoto CAI \| Mishimoto Oil Cooler \| Mishimoto Oil Catch Can \| Mishimoto FMIC \| VRSF DP \| Masata TIC \| Masata CP \| DV+ \| Custom Kline Exhaust \| GTS Style Roll Cage \| Sparco Evo QRT \| Brey-Krause seat mounts \| Schroth Profi 2 ASM 6p \| 10" Android HU\| xHP Stage3 \| BM3 \| RaceCapture Data Logger
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03-19-2021, 04:42 PM	#3858
HogFan760 Private 40 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2018 m240I Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I’ve had a flurry of activity on my car in the first month of ownership. 2nd day home, I see a dent in my front driver’s side fender. Not sure where I picked it up. Had a PDR done. 2 weeks in, I bent 2 of my wheels. I was going around a corner and somehow got the right side got off the road slightly, boom! Flat tire. I tried to have them repaired but they were too far gone. 1 week later, I have a set of OZ Leggera HLT 18x8 wheels with Michelin AS4s on. I was planning on a set of custom signature wheels but I couldn’t wait so I went ahead and got these. I like them but I’m almost thinking I should have gotten 19s because the 18’s look small. Maybe it’s because the Michelins look taller than the Pirellis that were on there. The side benefit of no RF is that the ride is so much smoother and the Michelins are so much quieter than the Pirellis. Today I ordered Dinan Springs and the bump stops. Dinan says they’ll ship next week so I’ll have my car lowered in a couple of weeks. Hopefully this car isn’t cursed!
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03-20-2021, 03:38 AM	#3859
ngl Second Lieutenant 118 Rep 208 Posts Drives: BMW 228i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	Got a few more stuff done to the 2 series: Custom exhaust flap remote control and the exhaust. Everything is still work in progress. Attached Images __________________ Quaife LSD \| BC Racing Coilovers \| H&R ARB \| F8x LCA+TS \| Wiechers Strutbar \| Mishimoto CAI \| Mishimoto Oil Cooler \| Mishimoto Oil Catch Can \| Mishimoto FMIC \| VRSF DP \| Masata TIC \| Masata CP \| DV+ \| Custom Kline Exhaust \| GTS Style Roll Cage \| Sparco Evo QRT \| Brey-Krause seat mounts \| Schroth Profi 2 ASM 6p \| 10" Android HU\| xHP Stage3 \| BM3 \| RaceCapture Data Logger
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03-20-2021, 11:27 AM	#3862
freakystyly Lieutenant Colonel 3040 Rep 1,813 Posts Drives: F22 B58 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Drove it home for the first time. Not quite the same feeling as upgrading to your first BMW but still pretty excited. Scored a hard to find manual 240i. Not sold on the fake M stuff everywhere, but whatever, that's how the brand goes.
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03-20-2021, 01:19 PM	#3864
jzeiler4 Lieutenant 320 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2021 M240i xDrive vert Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Hazel Green, AL iTrader: (0)	Received my LED backup lights (exact ones the OP used) and installed them with no issues. Used Bimmercode to set them to LED in the rear lighting ECU. DIY thread https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1568480 Last edited by jzeiler4; 03-20-2021 at 01:26 PM..
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03-21-2021, 07:42 AM	#3866
pmcmtnbkr Private First Class 106 Rep 198 Posts Drives: BMW M235I Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	snow tire set up off and summer tires back on
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03-21-2021, 09:09 AM	#3867
nikijack Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i, Grey, manual Join Date: May 2010 Location: Markdale, On, Canada iTrader: (0)	New brake rotors and change to wheel studs.
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03-21-2021, 09:27 AM	#3868
Sportstick Major General 4707 Rep 6,056 Posts Drives: '15 228i and '24 X3 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Southwest USA iTrader: (0)	Had a chat yesterday with my SA at the dealer about the N20 engine. He said they have had timing chain failures in their shop and done engine replacements (for about $15k!!), but never one lower than 80k miles. Also, the ones with problems were more often with owners who had neglected oil change maintenance. With just 18K after almost 7 years and rigorous adherence to annual changes, he suggested I stop worrying about it but offered to have the tech listen and check it out in May's oil change coming up. __________________ 2015 228i 6MT/Track Handling/Tech/Cold/Premium/Lighting/Driver Assistance/KCDesign Strut Brace/M2 LCAs/Rogue SSK/BBS SR/PS4S/ER Chargepipe/AA Intercooler/Dinan Shockware/MPerformance Spoiler/Black Grilles/Xpel Ultimate PPF & Prime XR+ Tint/Adam's Ceramic/no CDV 2024 X3 sDrive30i/MSport/Premium/Dynamic Handling/Shadowline/Parking/Xpel Prime XR Plus/Weathertech Cargo Liner
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03-21-2021, 07:28 PM	#3869
spidy512 Captain 498 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 2015 f80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: East Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	Washed! Yo! Washed it for the second time in my ownership of 9 months. because covid... josh Attached Images
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03-22-2021, 02:56 AM	#3870
victor1416 New Member 16 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Fresno Ca iTrader: (0)	Added spoiler. Looks much better Attached Images Last edited by victor1416; 03-22-2021 at 03:02 AM..
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03-22-2021, 08:55 AM	#3871
jzeiler4 Lieutenant 320 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2021 M240i xDrive vert Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Hazel Green, AL iTrader: (0)	Tried to remove those ugly seat belt warning labels on the sun visors and failed. Removed the visor and had it on the work bench. Applied enough heat to burn my fingers and nothing peeled up except the very edge. I think these are painted on and not a label anymore.
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