liner33 Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Just picked up this 2015 BMW M235i , often called an "M" lite as its not a true "M" car but its got a good turn of pace , apparently 0-60 is anywhere from 4.4-4.8 seconds depending on where you look and its limited to 155mph , the 3.0 twin scroll turbocharged angine produces around 330hp and 330 ft lbs of torque , think I read peak torque is at 1300rpm , so its not laggy at all This one was advertised locally with just 15,500 miles on it and its in really good nick , single stonechip on one of the wheels and a car park door dent on the rear quarter which I'm sure will come out Only had it 24 hours but got up bright and early to detail it and protect it until the weather gets better Washed and clayed and decontaminated the wheels Polished with some Blackfire Gloss enhancing polish , then 2 coats of Menzerna powerlock Gave the interior a thorough clean and shampooed the carpets , so it will do for now , wheels need to come off really and arches need doing but that can wait until spring Engine before After During This was just the drivers side wing ! Few more afters Some cool toys inside , a power/torque meter Good on fuel so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Looks dazzling...... What did you use on the black plastics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 A new Chemical Guys stuff its really good https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/chemical-guys-extreme-shine-tyre-trim-protectant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Thanks....just bought some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Apply it to a small sponge and apply with that wiping excess off with a clean microfibre. Don't spray it directly onto trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 You need a remap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Need dry roads first but a jb4 may well be on the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Looks great I'm selling some nice wax that'll look good on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 I have tons of wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 30 minutes ago, liner33 said: I have tons of wax I can believe that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 If the 360 wasn't going i would have been interested in that wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Looks awesome!! Nice bit of contamination taken off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted December 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 So a few minor mods Fitted new gloss black kidney grills And replaced the pollen/cabin filter - Amazing for 15000 miles - Minging ! Also fitted a pipercross performance air filter but no pics of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 I do like the look of those..... A worthy mod. Are those filters from Chernobyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted December 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 Charcoal filters , the bottom is new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 Top one's been to war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 The grille is a nice touch, I'm not a big fan of chrome so I think it looks much better. It's amazing how much crap pollen filters trap. Better in there than blowing over us and breathing it in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted December 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 Went to my local wrapper and they have quoted £480 to dechrome the windows, rear valance, front bumper and wing mirrors so I will need to give it some thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 Does it really bother you that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted December 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 I think it would look much better I might just get them to do the windows and door mirrors and do the front blades myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Fair comment. That way it would look seamless which goes with the grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted January 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 So over xmas I removed the lower grills and sprayed the blades gloss black , found a pair of black mirrors on ebay for £45 so fitted those rather than wrapping , will get the silver door surrounds done by the wrapper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 You nailed that.... It could be argued you "cannot" improve the look of a BMW!.. You have.... I would love to see where you would go with my 360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 So fitted a set of Eibach lowering springs , they apparently drop the car 30mm at the front and 25mm at the rear , they dont look to have done that much but its lower and might get a little lower again after it settles Reason being these actually improve the ride , its not as firm as it was the spring rates are much lower with the Eibachs , also fitted 15mm spacers to the rear and 12mm to the front to fill the arches a little more. Will get Tony to work his magic once its settled Oh and I had a Ghost immobiliser fitted and also added a few features using Bimmercode software , ie altered the lights , added a digital speedo , changed the Headunit flash screen to the M badge etc Best of all found these LED lights on ebay that replace the stock downlighters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 The stance looks excellent, and it will drop some more because the Eibachs are cold rolled.... What were the down lighters like to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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