[boostm3]

TechnicPNP ASD bypass harness.

[Professor MSP]

I purchased two spray cans of Plasti Dip—Black and Glossifier—and gave three parts the "treatment." As I recall, the cost was approximately $15 for the two cans.

I dipped the rear reflectors, rear M2 badge, and the chrome piece on the side grilles. The first two pieces I left on the car and protected the surrounding areas with Tape & Drape, but removed the chrome pieces on the side grilles, as they pop right off without any trouble. I am pleased with the results.

Some of the benefits of this approach are that it (i) is easily reversible, (ii) is easy to redo if the results are less than satisfactory, (iii) protects the OEM parts, and (iii) saves nearly $400 over employing the IND parts. It was rather fun too.

[MR_M2]

Originally Posted by Professor MSP

I purchased two spray cans of Plasti Dip—Black and Glossifier—and gave three parts the "treatment." As I recall, the cost was approximately $15 for the two cans.

I dipped the rear reflectors, rear M2 badge, and the chrome piece on the side grilles. The first two pieces I left on the car and protected the surrounding areas with Tape & Drape, but removed the chrome pieces on the side grilles, as they pop right off without any trouble. I am pleased with the results.

Some of the benefits of this approach are that it (i) is easily reversible, (ii) is easy to redo if the results are less than satisfactory, (iii) protects the OEM parts, and (iii) saves nearly $400 over employing the IND parts. It was rather fun too.

Pictures or didn't happen

[heavyD^2]

Acexxon reflector inserts. They make the rear end look so much better replacing the big red reflectors.

[m2maniac]

Same as professor! I Plasti-dipped my rear reflectors and side markers. Was $4.98 total and a few hours of the day.
Reflectors turned out great. Side markers have some rough texture (despite 5+ attempts) but only noticeable if you get really close to stare.

[Professor MSP]

Originally Posted by MR_M2

Pictures or didn't happen

Thanks for snapping a few photos m2maniac, as now I do not have to take any of my work for MR_M2. For the record, my photos would look more or less the same as m2maniac's, save for my car being Alpine White.

My reflectors and M2 rear badge turned out great too, and like m2maniac, the silver piece on the side grill has a fine texture to it. I cannot see the texture, but if you rub your fingers across said piece, you can feel that it is not perfectly smooth. My experience with Plasti Dip suggests that over time, the coating will smooth out to some degree.

Fun little modifications for sure.

[SM2]

Originally Posted by GregoryK

Lbb in a spray can and a spray can of clear coat and a can of clear coat blender. All for under $50CN.
Removed front reflectors and made them body color for free. Now I have enough paint to fix any marks I happento get..... money in the bank.
Also bought a can of spray paint wheel color... no road rash expense for me...

Do you have some pictures?

[gandapanda]

I vinyl'd the side gills and the rear reflectors. Heavy duty outdoor-use vinyl cost $3.99 at Michaels.

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[Rondavouz]

Getting back m2 badge black. Bought some online but they are smaller (ind is correct but I expensive to get here)
So I had a go with masking sanding priming painting and clear coating. Happy happy

[Rondavouz]

Oh and another one. Painting rear reflectors darker.
Wrapping them didn’t give the result I wanted due too the text on them so I bought spray paint used to make rear lights darker

[Fuman]

Originally Posted by M2Rob

I went to Menard's and got 2 velcro loops with metal eyelets on them. hooked them to the screws in the middle of the trunk lid and made an umbrella/snow tool rack. so, the trunk floor is clear now

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To do.

[bayarealbbm2]

The IND painted front reflectors are my favorite cheap and easy to install parts!

[DanG]

I agree with a previous post: Red start/stop button.

[2+3=5]

Originally Posted by M2Rob

I went to Menard's and got 2 velcro loops with metal eyelets on them. hooked them to the screws in the middle of the trunk lid and made an umbrella/snow tool rack. so, the trunk floor is clear now

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It's difficult to find a thin short umbrella to fit the safety brackets

[Lodi]

I don’t even have my car yet, but my first mod is already waiting for install!

[Rondavouz]

Buying a cheap "cover" for the steering wheel from Ebay.
Really professional feel to product and excelent customer service. Got it custom just as I wanted it to.

Was quite a lot of work to get it to fit really good and the stitching ok, but I´m very satisfied with the end result.
I have pretty big hands so the added thickness suits me well, although it made fitment harder to do.
Really suggest to take the steering wheel off the car to do the work.





Also really like the bigger carbon fibre paddles, but dont fit in the cheap section I guess

[$M2]

Originally Posted by Lodi

I don’t even have my car yet, but my first mod is already waiting for install!

Part number?

Thanks

[greasypeanut]

Originally Posted by ags28

I have to agree that my red start/stop button is my #1 choice. However I only paid $8.59 for mine on e-bay.

Wow thanks! Always wanted one but didn't want to spend the $30 for a small cheap piece of plastic. Found it for $4.74 =)

[Jchoi]

Originally Posted by greasypeanut

Wow thanks! Always wanted one but didn't want to spend the $30 for a small cheap piece of plastic. Found it for $4.74 =)

Did it come in yet? How's the quality. And do you have a link of where you bought this?

[larry.beck]

Originally Posted by Caduceus

Also, removed the ugly airbag warning stickers from the back of the sun visors.

Originally Posted by Caduceus

Also, removed the ugly airbag warning stickers from the back of the sun visors.

How?? I've asked around and no one seems to know how to get them off reliably.

[McGary911]

Originally Posted by larry.beck

How?? I've asked around and no one seems to know how to get them off reliably.

There are a couple of threads on it (in this forum, I believe). Short version:

Fold up and saturate a paper towel in rubbing (iso) alcohol. Place it on the decal and leave it there for about 10 minutes rewetting as it evaporates. After that the decals come right off. This even worked on my M3 and those stickers had been on there maybe 7 years before I removed them (it WAS easier on the M2).

oh, and iso alcohol comes in different strengths. Read the bottle. Stronger = better.

And yep, it's a cheap mod......well worthwhile.

[Lodi]

Originally Posted by larry.beck

How?? I've asked around and no one seems to know how to get them off reliably.

Haven't done it on the M2 yet, but on my E46 M3 I just soaked the labels in a pile of GooGone, let it soak for 10-20minutes then used a bit of thumb action to get rid of any residue that didn't wipe away easily.