What did you do to your 2 series today?

happyjack · 10-03-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Couple of days ago my charge pipe gave up the ghost. Off to Thompson for an upgrade from Evolution Racewerks!

bummer. are you running a tune? mileage on the odometer?

BEM-S4 · 10-03-2019, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by happyjack

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Couple of days ago my charge pipe gave up the ghost. Off to Thompson for an upgrade from Evolution Racewerks!

bummer. are you running a tune? mileage on the odometer?

Dinan S2, 26k-ish. Replaced under warranty but decided to upgrade while there. Not a huge deal at the end of the day, relatively easy fix.

BM235iW · 10-03-2019, 05:05 PM

Disconnected and removed the defective DINANTRONICS Performance Tuner Stage 2 tune from my car.

ferraricare · 10-07-2019, 07:16 PM

Getting ready to install one: any details?

230iZTR · 10-07-2019, 09:49 PM

The group-buy for Apex Forged wheels is about to end, and I'm pledged for 17x9et42 Arc8-R's (hopefully the numbers work out for either anthracite or polished finishes). To go along with it, I added a 5mm spacer for the front, 75mm studs, BMW centercaps, and a TPMS sensor. Should be delivered sometime in December, iirc.

I've got Vorshlag camber plates that can support up to 2.5 deg of camber in front, so I'm hoping to mount some seriously meaty tires - 255/40/17 Yokohama A052's - for AutoX in the spring. They've got a listed section width of 10.2" and tread width of 9.4" so it should be quite an ambitious fit. Might have to go down to 245/40/17's though. They're a better fit for overall height and should be easier to stuff into the fenders.

bluesman8266 · 10-08-2019, 12:29 PM

Installed a Rockville 10" powered subwoofer.

YamaLink · 10-08-2019, 03:38 PM

Uhaul installed a Curt receiver on my M240iX. No cutting required. Took about 1.5 hours. Cost for parts and labor was $235 including state tax. I use a Rocky Mounts Monorail Solo that has both 2" and 1.25"; live in an area where I can ride from the door and cover 100 miles on the dirt, but having a rack is handy for weekend getaways when I don't want to drive her Highlander through the twisties. Oh, the 2nd pic is after using some good Meguiar products. Surprised it made a big diff in terms of swirl and shine compared to my cheapy wash products.

Tslbmw · 10-08-2019, 05:29 PM

Washed it for the second time in 4 days....therapeutic.

Question - do you guys use tire foam - I do, and love the look, but after about 3 days of driving, most of it ends up on the bottom third of my doors.

Also, token shot w my son's Mini.

dradernh · 10-08-2019, 05:56 PM

Three things just got done:

Mounted and balanced fresh, heat-cycled and shaved R888R track tires
Installed an H&R front swaybar - part no. 70878-2
Installed the Dinan Elite V2 piggyback tune

It was confirmed that the swaybar installation had no effect upon the alignment:

whoismorggan · 10-09-2019, 03:17 PM

Installed OEM replacement taillights!

Saab Story · 10-10-2019, 10:46 AM

Hit a bump in the road. Any recommendations wether to go through insurance (500 deductible) or pay for repairs on my own?

bimmer_girl89 · 10-10-2019, 12:17 PM

dealer replaced front brakes (rotor, sensor and pads)

fmzip · 10-10-2019, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Saab Story

Hit a bump in the road. Any recommendations wether to go through insurance (500 deductible) or pay for repairs on my own?

Get a quote to have it done on your own, then decide. If it were me, I'd order a replacement bumper and drop it off at a shop and have them spray it. Then I'd get a protective film applied as aftermarket paint will not hold up like the factory paint. Road rash will be a problem with aftermarket paint as it's just not as durable

sandrik93 · 10-10-2019, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Saab Story

Hit a bump in the road. Any recommendations wether to go through insurance (500 deductible) or pay for repairs on my own?

Is it just the lip or bumper as well? If just the lip - it costs less than 500 (painted). If all of it, then insurance will probably the best bet.

WolfGTI · 10-12-2019, 05:39 PM

Swapped in winter wheels / tires - made the switch to 17's for winter.

230iZTR · 10-13-2019, 12:24 AM

Dropped the car off at the dealership today for the following items:

- Swapped the 225/40/18 Michelin X-ice xi3's onto the stock rims ($135)
- New cabin air filter ($0)
- Annual oil change with 10,309 miles since the last change ($0)
- Sampled oil for Blackstone testing ($0 Dealer / $28 Blackstone)

The results of the oil testing will inform whether I stay with the suggested service interval (Annual or 10k miles) or if the added stress from AutoX means I'll be moving to 2x oil changes per year.

I measured my staggered Supersports when I was home. The fronts are at 4/32" and the rears are at 5/32". I anticipate replacing them at 2/32", so I might get another half or even full summer daily drive season out of them. Not bad considering I abused them with 8 autoX weekends this year. They did ok, but I'm really looking forward to being on a dedicated set of Yoko A052s next season.

Clear_Blue22 · 10-13-2019, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fmzip

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Originally Posted by Saab Story

Hit a bump in the road. Any recommendations wether to go through insurance (500 deductible) or pay for repairs on my own?

Get a quote to have it done on your own, then decide. If it were me, I'd order a replacement bumper and drop it off at a shop and have them spray it. Then I'd get a protective film applied as aftermarket paint will not hold up like the factory paint. Road rash will be a problem with aftermarket paint as it's just not as durable

Wish I had considered getting mine covered after. My painted lip looks like it's been through a war zone, but an inch above it has like 1 small chip on the factory paint.

4Hockey4 · 10-13-2019, 03:23 PM

Wife had not driven a manual in 23 years, took her to parking lot, then she drove home. She had a blast...did I just lose my 235 ?

harma24 · 10-14-2019, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Hockey4

did I just lose my 235 ?

NO!!! But you might have to buy her one. See below (in my signature); I did...

4Hockey4 · 10-14-2019, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by harma24

NO!!! But you might have to buy her one. See below (in my signature); I did...

lol yea and she loves the gray with black rims...so maybe I get her "addicted" then pull trigger on new 240i

Happy wife happy life yes ?

Wesley_Cvrbonized · 10-14-2019, 03:36 PM

Got my pure stage 2 installed today and stage 3 lpfp to prep for full E85![IMG][/IMG]

KjPerry · 10-15-2019, 10:59 PM

The past month has been nuts. Been wanting to do a PPF and ceramic coat. My front bumper was in rough shape as the car has 25k miles on it.

I went over budget but still very happy with the results.

Completely replaced my front bumper to ensure it's free of all rock chips, scratches, and defects.

Had paint correcting a done to the whole car.
Full frontal Xpel PFF installed.
Then had Ceramic Pro applied to the entire car.

Here are a few photos take with an iPhone 8 although they don't do it justice.

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BM235iW Private First Class 97 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2015 Black Sapphire M235i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Cerritos, CA. iTrader: (0)	Disconnected and removed the defective DINANTRONICS Performance Tuner Stage 2 tune from my car.
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230iZTR Lieutenant 316 Rep 444 Posts Drives: Signal Orange wrapped 230i THP Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	The group-buy for Apex Forged wheels is about to end, and I'm pledged for 17x9et42 Arc8-R's (hopefully the numbers work out for either anthracite or polished finishes). To go along with it, I added a 5mm spacer for the front, 75mm studs, BMW centercaps, and a TPMS sensor. Should be delivered sometime in December, iirc. I've got Vorshlag camber plates that can support up to 2.5 deg of camber in front, so I'm hoping to mount some seriously meaty tires - 255/40/17 Yokohama A052's - for AutoX in the spring. They've got a listed section width of 10.2" and tread width of 9.4" so it should be quite an ambitious fit. Might have to go down to 245/40/17's though. They're a better fit for overall height and should be easier to stuff into the fenders. __________________ 17x9 APEX Arc8-R, 255/40/17 RE71RS, Vorshlag Plates, Swift Spec-R Springs, m-Performance Bumpstops, Dinan ShockWare, Paragon 2-piece rotors, Carbon lip, custom 3" alumalite splitter, GTS wing, FTP Intake and Charge pipe, BootMod3 Stage 1 OTS
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10-08-2019, 12:29 PM	#2558
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YamaLink Lieutenant 425 Rep 435 Posts Drives: rust-free '93 Toyota 2wd Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Northwest iTrader: (0)	Uhaul installed a Curt receiver on my M240iX. No cutting required. Took about 1.5 hours. Cost for parts and labor was $235 including state tax. I use a Rocky Mounts Monorail Solo that has both 2" and 1.25"; live in an area where I can ride from the door and cover 100 miles on the dirt, but having a rack is handy for weekend getaways when I don't want to drive her Highlander through the twisties. Oh, the 2nd pic is after using some good Meguiar products. Surprised it made a big diff in terms of swirl and shine compared to my cheapy wash products. Attached Images Last edited by YamaLink; 10-08-2019 at 04:16 PM..
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Tslbmw Private First Class 74 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 24 M2 ZB MT Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Midlothian VA iTrader: (0)	Washed it for the second time in 4 days....therapeutic. Question - do you guys use tire foam - I do, and love the look, but after about 3 days of driving, most of it ends up on the bottom third of my doors. Also, token shot w my son's Mini. Attached Images
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10-08-2019, 05:56 PM	#2561
dradernh Brigadier General 4412 Rep 3,497 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW Ohio iTrader: (0)	Three things just got done: Mounted and balanced fresh, heat-cycled and shaved R888R track tires Installed an H&R front swaybar - part no. 70878-2 Installed the Dinan Elite V2 piggyback tune It was confirmed that the swaybar installation had no effect upon the alignment: __________________ 2017 M240i: 23.8K, 28.9 mpg, MT, Sunroof Delete, 3,432#, EB, Leather, Driving Assistance Package, Heated Front Seats \| Sold: E12 530i, E24 M635CSi, E39 520i, E30 325is, E36 M3 (2) TC Kline Coilovers; H&R Front Bar; Wavetrac; Al Subframe Bushings; 18X9/9½ ARC-8s; 255/35-18 PS4S (4); Dinan Elite V2 & CAI; MPerf Orange BBK; Schroth Quick Fit Pro; GTechniq Crystal Serum Ultra Ceramic; Suntek PPF Last edited by dradernh; 10-13-2019 at 09:09 PM..
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10-10-2019, 10:46 AM	#2563
Saab Story Second Lieutenant 572 Rep 201 Posts Drives: m235i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Hit a bump in the road. Any recommendations wether to go through insurance (500 deductible) or pay for repairs on my own? Attached Images
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10-10-2019, 12:17 PM	#2564
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10-12-2019, 05:39 PM	#2567
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10-13-2019, 12:24 AM	#2568
230iZTR Lieutenant 316 Rep 444 Posts Drives: Signal Orange wrapped 230i THP Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	Dropped the car off at the dealership today for the following items: - Swapped the 225/40/18 Michelin X-ice xi3's onto the stock rims ($135) - New cabin air filter ($0) - Annual oil change with 10,309 miles since the last change ($0) - Sampled oil for Blackstone testing ($0 Dealer / $28 Blackstone) The results of the oil testing will inform whether I stay with the suggested service interval (Annual or 10k miles) or if the added stress from AutoX means I'll be moving to 2x oil changes per year. I measured my staggered Supersports when I was home. The fronts are at 4/32" and the rears are at 5/32". I anticipate replacing them at 2/32", so I might get another half or even full summer daily drive season out of them. Not bad considering I abused them with 8 autoX weekends this year. They did ok, but I'm really looking forward to being on a dedicated set of Yoko A052s next season. __________________ 17x9 APEX Arc8-R, 255/40/17 RE71RS, Vorshlag Plates, Swift Spec-R Springs, m-Performance Bumpstops, Dinan ShockWare, Paragon 2-piece rotors, Carbon lip, custom 3" alumalite splitter, GTS wing, FTP Intake and Charge pipe, BootMod3 Stage 1 OTS
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KjPerry Enlisted Member 18 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	The past month has been nuts. Been wanting to do a PPF and ceramic coat. My front bumper was in rough shape as the car has 25k miles on it. I went over budget but still very happy with the results. Completely replaced my front bumper to ensure it's free of all rock chips, scratches, and defects. Had paint correcting a done to the whole car. Full frontal Xpel PFF installed. Then had Ceramic Pro applied to the entire car. Here are a few photos take with an iPhone 8 although they don't do it justice. Attached Images
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