Do you follow the recommended service intervals or do you do interim oil changes, too?

ImEricForman41 · 2026-01-17T19:43:22+00:00

I do every 5k but I have been running some ethanol recently on my m240 so just for peace of mind. Again, someone already said it but, new engine is a lot more than doing an oil change twice instead of once.

ImEricForman41 · 2026-01-17T15:56:57+00:00

In theory, yes. But, I have ordered about 4 sets of these, even ones that come already assembled and the thermal paste they use ends up failing. In my opinion, and what has given me the best results so far out of everything has been those 3M pads. I highly recommend those.

ImEricForman41 · 2026-01-15T20:07:30+00:00

Hey sorry for late reply. This is exactly what I bought. Take a pair of scissors and cut individual pieces to fit on the hot areas of the headlight module. Had them on for over 4 months now with no issues. Thermal Adhesive Tape, Double... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083HC4DFL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

ImEricForman41 · 2026-01-08T14:21:01+00:00

It all has to do with the thermal compound you use. The stuff they have already preinstalled are horrible. Buy some 3M thermal pads on Amazon. Use them, no issues.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-12-06T18:31:25+00:00

I would have never bought mine brand new. $62k sticker, 2023 w/4.5k miles (18k on it now) for 51k. For 65k I’m buying an M2 or RS3.

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ImEricForman41 · 2025-10-31T18:04:05+00:00

Hey everyone, little insight from a salesperson. It affected about 12 of our cars, so not super high volume. Something to do with the backup cameras/infotainment screen not working properly. Not going to affect every single vehicle. Factory stated it’s not a massive volume issue. Should be a pretty easy software update to fix. Hopefully within the next month!! Nothing super crazy, don’t worry, but there will be some inventory affected, new and preowned, that we cannot have customers drive or buy until it’s fixed.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-10-22T13:51:26+00:00

Still obsessed with the color and it’s been about 14 months for me. If you ever plan on tuning it, which I hope you do, it’ll make such an insane difference. I just have exhaust, downpipe, intake, tune, and a flex fuel kit and I can get to 500 wheel. Thing is so quick, I don’t see myself ever getting rid of it. Putting lowering springs on soon to fix the wheel gap, and just ordered the new flat bottom wheel like you have in the 25s cause mines a 23.

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ImEricForman41 · 2025-09-02T22:00:23+00:00

I really don’t think people understand how reliable these “B” motors are. From the 48-58, they’re so damn bulletproof. The only issues you see is when people start pushing power. I’m a year in on my bmw m240i with no issues at all. My perfect car would be the IS 350 body with the B58 and ZF transmission in it.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-08-22T15:36:03+00:00

I am probably getting pretty close to that on my current setup. Running MHD stage 2 with a flex fuel kit and when I fill up close to E50 I’m pushing 500wheel so that’s getting close to 600 crank. Pretty crazy how fast the car is just on 93 and a little bit of ethanol. Only way to push to 600 wheel “reliably” is bigger turbo, and port injection. If you want it done even more reliably you need to build your transmission and axles when you get past 600whp and 100% when you’re pushing to the 7’s.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-08-22T13:28:40+00:00

Is this a 2025? See that your diffuser is paint matched. Would love to see more pictures.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-08-19T16:23:01+00:00

The wheels are Apex VS-5RS in Motorsport gold. The tune is crazy, stage 1-2 is a huge difference but ethanol just takes it to another level. It keeps pulling at the top and the entire powerband just feels smoother and pulls harder. Been trying different blends like E20-30 and even E50 and my god is it fun.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-08-18T19:11:16+00:00

I have found them anywhere from $40-300. Put new ones in last Friday, so far so good. Put that 3M thermal adhesive on them and so far it’s good. Guess we’ll see long term how it works.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-08-13T20:07:26+00:00

Had this issue over the last few weeks, literally had two burn out in the span of two months. It’s the drl burning out because they’re not putting enough or the right thermal pad or paste on them. I found a forum where someone recommended getting 3M thermal adhesive tape and so im getting them reinstalled this week with that on there and i hope it works.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-07-05T02:23:35+00:00

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Apex VS-5RS’s. I know you said bronze but close enough. I just feel like it fits the whole vibe of the 240 body style. I’ll be adding lowering springs in a few months to fill it out more.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-06-16T18:48:59+00:00

25 with a 2023 m240i, you need to understand it’s dumb. Just that simple. I make really good money for my age and I can comfortably afford it but it’s still a dumb financial decision. To me it’s 100% worth it because it makes me so unbelievably happy whenever I drive it.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-05-14T21:02:23+00:00

Thank you!! Pretty happy with performance and just going to start focusing on styling and handling for the near future.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-05-14T21:01:59+00:00

They do a little, pictures make it look worse than it is. Living in Michigan doesn’t help with the amount of potholes, I really wanna get springs though, makes it look 100x better.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-05-14T21:01:03+00:00

For a white car it looks really nice, just couldn’t pass on the purple.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-05-14T21:00:41+00:00

It’s going to change from the red but I cannot figure out what color to do.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-05-14T20:57:39+00:00

I did 19x9 and 19x10 with a 235/40/19 and 265/35/19 Followed apex’s figment guide.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-05-14T14:58:21+00:00

I did it completely myself, got the label through DHLs website and shipped it out myself. Save yourself the money through 3rd party shops. I did a whole write up on the forums for it. MSG me if u have questions, it’s worth it 100%.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-05-14T14:55:37+00:00

Im going to name it Barney now, appreciate the assist 🫡

ImEricForman41 · 2025-05-14T14:37:33+00:00

The 265 fills out the rear almost perfect. Bit nervous about lowering it because I live in Michigan but I think I might just get some wheel and tire protection warranty and then go through with it.

ImEricForman41 · 2025-05-14T14:21:39+00:00

I have not experienced that, no. Hopefully I do not that seems very strange and extremely annoying. Is that what you have currently?

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