Let the modding begin!

e46m3lol · 05-29-2014, 03:52 PM

Hey guys... Picked up my 2014 Msport package 228i on Saturday from Mckenna BMW. Being that I work in the parts department, I went a little crazy and bought everything for the car right away.

I ordered what was readily available which is the the M performance gloss black grills, M235i rear diffuser and a set of H&R lowering springs from my buddy Zeek over at EAS (European auto source).

Suspension will be going on tomorrow, diffuser and custom muffler delete exhaust will be going on Saturday. If time permits, I'll be getting some wheels test fitted as well (18x8.5 et30 and 18x10 et35). Can't wait to start posting install pics.

e46m3lol · 05-29-2014, 03:56 PM

Some more pics...

Delnari · 05-29-2014, 06:12 PM

Do me a favor. Take some pictures of the gear shift knob install. I just ordered the kit and want to be sure I can get the original cover off without too much trouble. Really appreciate!

e46m3lol · 05-29-2014, 06:49 PM

Here ya go. Let me know if you need more pics. It's a pretty simple install, just need a tiny flat head screw driver and it'll pop off easy.

dharo1 · 05-29-2014, 10:19 PM

M235 rear diffuser...Are you planning on dual exhaust?

e46m3lol · 05-29-2014, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dharo1

M235 rear diffuser...Are you planning on dual exhaust?

Yes I'll be doing a dual exhaust tip setup. Just picked up one of the tips earlier today and waiting to receive the other one tomorrow afternoon.

e46m3lol · 05-30-2014, 12:33 AM

These are the tips I'll be using. I've always had a thing for burnt tip.

JN1 · 05-30-2014, 12:51 AM

I've been waiting for this thread. Congrats Gil!

Can't wait to see what you do with this thing.

///M235i · 05-30-2014, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by e46m3lol

These are the tips I'll be using. I've always had a thing for burnt tip.

Just the tip.

e46m3lol · 05-30-2014, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MmmTwo35

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Originally Posted by e46m3lol

These are the tips I'll be using. I've always had a thing for burnt tip.

Just the tip.

I walked right into that one.

Ha ha

b_ack51 · 05-30-2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by e46m3lol

I walked right into that one.

Hopefully it didn't hurt.

:P

e46m3lol · 05-30-2014, 11:04 AM

Crossing my fingers that the M235i H&R lowering springs will work on my 228i. Will keep you guys updated!

Cripple · 05-30-2014, 12:46 PM

The springs will be different based on the front weight of the car being different. I believe however they will bolt in, just won't be the correct spring rates.

mkPOTO · 05-30-2014, 12:50 PM

subscribed! Congrats on the car and the mods!

Uridian · 05-30-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cripple

The springs will be different based on the front weight of the car being different. I believe however they will bolt in, just won't be the correct spring rates.

I would think that too, except the same H&R part number (at least for sport springs) is used for F-series 320i, 328i, 335i, 428i, and 435i. Those cars have extremely similar weight differences between them as 228i vs M235i. Obviously things will be different, but I wonder exactly how "wrong" the spring rate has to be to be unacceptable. Once you're spreading that weight difference out over four corners, I imagine the difference becomes less important.

e46m3lol · 05-30-2014, 01:24 PM

We'll see how it drives after the springs. I already had the M sport suspension to begin with and I was sitting at 25 3/4" on the front and 26 1/4" on the rear. Don't think I've read any final measurements yet of how low they're going to go.

Delnari · 05-30-2014, 01:37 PM

Thanks for the detail photo of the new shift knob cover. Does ///M light up?

abirmaher · 06-03-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by e46m3lol

These are the tips I'll be using. I've always had a thing for burnt tip.

Where did you get the tips from? Are you putting them on the stock exhaust?

Alpine F31 · 06-03-2014, 04:19 PM

This is gonna be sweet! Looking forward to updates.

e46m3lol · 06-04-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by abirmaher

Where did you get the tips from? Are you putting them on the stock exhaust?

No the tips didn't end up going on the stock exhaust. Here is a new thread I made for the exhaust I put on my car:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=992564

Delnari · 06-04-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by e46m3lol

Here ya go. Let me know if you need more pics. It's a pretty simple install, just need a tiny flat head screw driver and it'll pop off easy.

You almost got me on this one. The shift cover is held on by a screw and does not snap off/on. A new screw comes with the cover

Appears the head of the screw is a T-8 or smaller torx which I didn't have so I used a small flat blade screwdriver instead. Painful but manage to get old one off and new one on. If you get the replacement cover make sure you have small torx drivers, below T-10 or you will struggle to get this installed.

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e46m3lol 384 Rep 548 Posts Drives: F30 FBO, E70 X5D, W204 C63 FBO Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (2)	We'll see how it drives after the springs. I already had the M sport suspension to begin with and I was sitting at 25 3/4" on the front and 26 1/4" on the rear. Don't think I've read any final measurements yet of how low they're going to go. Last edited by e46m3lol; 05-30-2014 at 05:07 PM..
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