What did you do to your 2 series today?

JMcLellan · 04-17-2024, 08:54 AM

Anyone on here have any experience or strong opinions on using a water deionizer? I hand washed my car last week (BSM is the color) using my hose at home. After drying the car off I noticed some tiny water spots all over the car. I tried to mist n shine and the spots are etched into the clear.

I was thinking about having a shop clear up those spots and then apply some ceramic coating. Or was considering getting the spots cleared up and then buying a water deionizer for handwashing. I guess I could do both but trying not to spend too much cash.

Curious if anyone else has experience with these units. I'd hate to buy one and then still get water spots so want to make sure they 100% work.

Dantesboyz · 04-17-2024, 09:14 AM

Added the Bimmer Network heat shield the other day!
Can't really see it once the air box and OCC are reinstalled

Kernel Kurtz · 04-17-2024, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NKOTB2015

Can stock wheels take 245 width tires. I'm currently running square 225/40s but interested in 245/35s non-RFs as next set. Sounds like rubbing is not an issue with 245s?

No, the stock wheels with 225s are 7.5". You need at least 8" wheels to fit 245s.

NKOTB2015 · 04-17-2024, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kernel Kurtz

No, the stock wheels with 225s are 7.5". You need at least 8" wheels to fit 245s.

Got it! Maybe new set of wheels...but I actually like the stock wheel design so idk...will see. Thanks!

SW111 · 04-17-2024, 05:40 PM

Apex EC-7
18 x 8.5 ET35 225/40/18 Michelin AS
18 x 9.5 ET58 255/35/18

I used the recommendation from here:
https://apexwheels.com/fitment-guide...-fitment-guide
2016 M235i 6MT

I debated about the color but went with race silver for a classic BMW look.

AM20 BMW · 04-19-2024, 12:13 AM

Suntek CXP 55% tints installed for my front two windows.

AM20 BMW · 04-25-2024, 09:21 AM

Suntek CXP 70% windshield tint with 5% tint sun strip.

Dantesboyz · 05-02-2024, 09:04 AM

Installed a replacement Msport front spitter and rear diffuser.

kz1000 · 05-02-2024, 12:55 PM

Oil change and front brake pads @ 41K. How exciting. At least my brake discs are lasting more than 1 pad change.

AM20 BMW · 05-04-2024, 11:05 AM

Had the whole taillights PPF’d with Innovative PPS reverse light overlay tint installed underneath the PPF and again Innvoative PPS PPF applied on the climate control glossy surround trim.

oremag2014 · Yesterday, 09:28 PM

Installed lips and fins in CF

04-17-2024, 08:54 AM	#5545
JMcLellan Major 2077 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Anyone on here have any experience or strong opinions on using a water deionizer? I hand washed my car last week (BSM is the color) using my hose at home. After drying the car off I noticed some tiny water spots all over the car. I tried to mist n shine and the spots are etched into the clear. I was thinking about having a shop clear up those spots and then apply some ceramic coating. Or was considering getting the spots cleared up and then buying a water deionizer for handwashing. I guess I could do both but trying not to spend too much cash. Curious if anyone else has experience with these units. I'd hate to buy one and then still get water spots so want to make sure they 100% work. __________________ 2024 M2 2019 M240i- Sold
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Dantesboyz recovering e36er 68 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Johnstown OH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 ///M240i XDrive [7.25]	Added the Bimmer Network heat shield the other day! Can't really see it once the air box and OCC are reinstalled Attached Images __________________ 2017 F22 M240i, Xdrive, M Performance Package Active Autowerke Downpipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet, Dinan Mid-pipe, xHP Flashtool, MHD Stage 2 To do next list- #1- Wheel Spacers & Tires, #2- B58 TU Pump, #3- Flex Fuel Kit
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Dantesboyz recovering e36er 68 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Johnstown OH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 ///M240i XDrive [7.25]	Installed a replacement Msport front spitter and rear diffuser. Attached Images __________________ 2017 F22 M240i, Xdrive, M Performance Package Active Autowerke Downpipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet, Dinan Mid-pipe, xHP Flashtool, MHD Stage 2 To do next list- #1- Wheel Spacers & Tires, #2- B58 TU Pump, #3- Flex Fuel Kit
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