M5CS inspired G42 230i

aaronchouuu · 08-20-2023, 11:02 PM

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Hi everyone, I'm 17 years old from Australia, I've spent my time during the period of holding my learners license building and modifying my G42 230i myself, right now I would say it is at its peak with most mods I could get except a tune, here are some photos, hope you enjoy

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Fidiman · 08-22-2023, 02:18 PM

Interesting build

! What mods did you do on your 230i? Did you do everything on your own?

Any pictures of the interior?

It could be interesting to see a video!

kudos · 08-22-2023, 02:45 PM

I've only seen that spoiler done on the recent AUTOID M2 they just build. I was wondering how it'd look on the M240i and I like it. Also, I was curious what bronze rims would look like on a black M240i and you solved that question as well.

JoeyJoeJo · 08-22-2023, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kudos

I was curious what bronze rims would look like on a black M240i and you solved that question as well.

It's green

kudos · 08-22-2023, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyJoeJo

It's green

You're right. Sun can do weird things I guess.

aaronchouuu · 08-22-2023, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidiman

Interesting build

! What mods did you do on your 230i? Did you do everything on your own?

Any pictures of the interior?

It could be interesting to see a video!

I have tons of videos and photos on my Instagram and tiktok,
There is a link in my bio on instagram, feel free to check them out! @aaronchouuu

Fidiman · 08-23-2023, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by aaronchouuu

I have tons of videos and photos on my Instagram and tiktok,
There is a link in my bio on instagram, feel free to check them out! @aaronchouuu

I truly love the interior! Is it the carbon trim from the M3 G80? Was it hard to mount?
Or is it a sort of sticker?

I will have a look on Instagram

aaronchouuu · 08-23-2023, 11:37 PM

https://carbonheld.com/products/for-...l-carbon-fiber

This is the website I got my Carbon trim from, it was a simple and straight forward install!

This websites sell Idrive 8 trims, was pretty hard to find, but I'd rate the quality 9/10, the centre piece wasn't a 100% fit but you could barely tell so I would still recommend this product!

Wasp_Factory · 08-24-2023, 04:47 AM

Love it! Mods look great........except perhaps having 2 rear spoilers. It should be one or the other for me - defo a case of less is more. The high level spoiler looks awesome.

Enjoy!

aaronchouuu · 08-24-2023, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasp_Factory

Love it! Mods look great........except perhaps having 2 rear spoilers. It should be one or the other for me - defo a case of less is more. The high level spoiler looks awesome.

Enjoy!

I actually thought it looked kind of empty without the ducktail, here's a video from reventon design with only the spoiler.

aaronchouuu · 08-30-2023, 06:08 PM

Fidiman · 08-31-2023, 11:34 AM

Incredible pic! Il love the stance of the car and it's aggressiveness

The contracts are great!

How was the trackday?

Evilmoretea · 09-06-2023, 09:18 AM

And only 17 years old? You have great taste!

Bee Pee · 09-06-2023, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Evilmoretea

And only 17 years old? You have great taste!

and deep pockets to fund the mods and pay the insurance premiums!!!

ILikeBimmers · 09-06-2023, 09:34 AM

A lot nicer of a car than I was driving at 17

. I dig it. Any plans for ECU/DME or trans (xHP) tuning?

M Division · 09-06-2023, 09:37 AM

Nice build mate good on you!!

I'm also from Australia and built an M2 inspired G42 while I was waiting for my G87 to arrive:

M2 inspired G42

... And My G87

cfm56d7b · 09-06-2023, 09:47 AM

Thanks for sharing the results of a great project. You have a bright future. Looking forward to more photos!

KevM2 · 09-06-2023, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by aaronchouuu

Hi everyone, I'm 17 years old from Australia, I've spent my time during the period of holding my learners license building and modifying my G42 230i myself, right now I would say it is at its peak with most mods I could get except a tune, here are some photos, hope you enjoy

Insta: aaronchouuu

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One of the most beautiful builds I’ve seen!! Congrats!

hufington · 09-06-2023, 09:54 AM

Nicely done!

baron95 · 09-06-2023, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by aaronchouuu

Hi everyone, I'm 17 years old from Australia, I've spent my time during the period of holding my learners license building and modifying my G42 230i myself, right now I would say it is at its peak with most mods I could get except a tune, here are some photos, hope you enjoy

Man!!! Congrats. I'm impressed. That is a sick ride for anyone, let alone a 17 yo.

P.S. I'm eying a 230ixDrive my dealer has as an in between car while my gets built. Seeing how far you have taken yours, almost makes me wonder if I should just build out a 240i instead of waiting for the M2.

M2PDX · 09-06-2023, 10:42 AM

That's fantastic! I love the 230i! Light, handles well, lots of power! Wish it came with a 6MT!

I think the 230 is the heir to the wonderful e30 and e36 325s and 328s that we all drove growing up. Really great driving cars.

Congratulations!!!!

bholler · 09-06-2023, 10:53 AM

Love the color combo. It’s a classic pairing and pulled off well.

08-20-2023, 11:02 PM	#1
aaronchouuu New Member 98 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW G42 230i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	M5CS inspired G42 230i Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Hi everyone, I'm 17 years old from Australia, I've spent my time during the period of holding my learners license building and modifying my G42 230i myself, right now I would say it is at its peak with most mods I could get except a tune, here are some photos, hope you enjoy Insta: aaronchouuu
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08-23-2023, 11:37 PM	#8
aaronchouuu New Member 98 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW G42 230i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	Idrive 8 Aftermarket Carbon interior trim https://carbonheld.com/products/for-...l-carbon-fiber This is the website I got my Carbon trim from, it was a simple and straight forward install! This websites sell Idrive 8 trims, was pretty hard to find, but I'd rate the quality 9/10, the centre piece wasn't a 100% fit but you could barely tell so I would still recommend this product!
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Wasp_Factory Private First Class 112 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2023 M240i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Northants, UK iTrader: (0)	Love it! Mods look great........except perhaps having 2 rear spoilers. It should be one or the other for me - defo a case of less is more. The high level spoiler looks awesome. Enjoy!
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09-06-2023, 09:18 AM	#13
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