SteveS
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Hi all,
So, I picked this up...
It’s a 2014 28i M Sport in Alpine White with Canberra Beige Leather and 38k miles on the clock. It has a fair few optional extra’s including 19” M326 Wheels, Extended Leather, Comfort Pack, Extended Lighting,Fineline Anthracite Wood, Heated Seats, Professional Media Package and the 8 speed ZF Sports Auto gearbox.
I initially went to view the car with 4 main questions...
1)Is it big enough inside?
2)Is it fast enough (only a 2.0 4 cylinder)?
3)Do I like the leather / wood?
4)Do I want an auto?
Luckily it was a massive yes to all 3! I’m 6ft 1” and quite broad but I was pleasantly surprised with how comfortable I was with only a couple of adjustments to the seat. Thankfully it’s the 28i so depending on where you read it’s 0-60 time is around 5.3 to 5.5 seconds, which makes it plenty quick enough but what really impresses me is it doesn’t feel like a 2.0 or turbocharged. It just feels like a powerful engine (which can, and probably will, be remapped for even more power!). I got in and immediately loved the interior, I’m a big fan of unusual combo’s, I’ve had plenty of Black leather interiors but I’ve always liked different colours of leather but with black plastics. I’ve never had an Auto before, I’ve driven plenty and I’m always pleased to get back in the manual... this is different though! The gearbox is fantastic!
I’m circa 3k miles in now and still feel the same way about it so I’m pleased with my decision!
It didn’t stay untouched for too long!
First mod was a stubby aerial and debadge on the rear...
Then some the new numberplates to get rid of the Big Motoring World ones!
I then had some ///M pedals fitted which I love some days and then think “why did I bother” the next! May be taken off at some point.
I then had the rear roll hoops painted gloss black which makes a huge improvement imo. I also fitted a Wind Deflector as it was missing when I bought the car (had the brackets etc but no wind deflector!).
I’ve always had a thing about getting rid of Chrome so I managed to find a German company selling Gloss Black side repeaters so they were purchased and fitted... Absolutely hated them.
I though a debadge on the side might help... But it didn’t really!
Gloss Black Kidney Grills were the latest addition.
They still haven’t helped the side repeaters IMO and to make them look good I think I’d need Black wheels but I have no intention of doing that so they’re going and I’m currently having the Chrome Side Repeaters sprayed Alpine White.
I’m also awaiting a set of Eibach springs to lower it ever so slightly.
I’m in the process of making a front splitter. There seems to be 2 main options in terms of an off the shelf item but I don’t like either of them.
So I set about making my own. Below is the current template...
That is everything up to date I believe!
Once it’s lowered I will look in to Spacers to push the wheels out slightly.
I’m also looking in to remaps and I’m torn between a proper remap or a piggyback box that can be unplugged etc.
Any how, I welcome your feedback!
So, I picked this up...
It’s a 2014 28i M Sport in Alpine White with Canberra Beige Leather and 38k miles on the clock. It has a fair few optional extra’s including 19” M326 Wheels, Extended Leather, Comfort Pack, Extended Lighting,Fineline Anthracite Wood, Heated Seats, Professional Media Package and the 8 speed ZF Sports Auto gearbox.
I initially went to view the car with 4 main questions...
1)Is it big enough inside?
2)Is it fast enough (only a 2.0 4 cylinder)?
3)Do I like the leather / wood?
4)Do I want an auto?
Luckily it was a massive yes to all 3! I’m 6ft 1” and quite broad but I was pleasantly surprised with how comfortable I was with only a couple of adjustments to the seat. Thankfully it’s the 28i so depending on where you read it’s 0-60 time is around 5.3 to 5.5 seconds, which makes it plenty quick enough but what really impresses me is it doesn’t feel like a 2.0 or turbocharged. It just feels like a powerful engine (which can, and probably will, be remapped for even more power!). I got in and immediately loved the interior, I’m a big fan of unusual combo’s, I’ve had plenty of Black leather interiors but I’ve always liked different colours of leather but with black plastics. I’ve never had an Auto before, I’ve driven plenty and I’m always pleased to get back in the manual... this is different though! The gearbox is fantastic!
I’m circa 3k miles in now and still feel the same way about it so I’m pleased with my decision!
It didn’t stay untouched for too long!
First mod was a stubby aerial and debadge on the rear...
Then some the new numberplates to get rid of the Big Motoring World ones!
I then had some ///M pedals fitted which I love some days and then think “why did I bother” the next! May be taken off at some point.
I then had the rear roll hoops painted gloss black which makes a huge improvement imo. I also fitted a Wind Deflector as it was missing when I bought the car (had the brackets etc but no wind deflector!).
I’ve always had a thing about getting rid of Chrome so I managed to find a German company selling Gloss Black side repeaters so they were purchased and fitted... Absolutely hated them.
I though a debadge on the side might help... But it didn’t really!
Gloss Black Kidney Grills were the latest addition.
They still haven’t helped the side repeaters IMO and to make them look good I think I’d need Black wheels but I have no intention of doing that so they’re going and I’m currently having the Chrome Side Repeaters sprayed Alpine White.
I’m also awaiting a set of Eibach springs to lower it ever so slightly.
I’m in the process of making a front splitter. There seems to be 2 main options in terms of an off the shelf item but I don’t like either of them.
So I set about making my own. Below is the current template...
That is everything up to date I believe!
Once it’s lowered I will look in to Spacers to push the wheels out slightly.
I’m also looking in to remaps and I’m torn between a proper remap or a piggyback box that can be unplugged etc.
Any how, I welcome your feedback!
