[Batmobile]

I have a probem, my dealer just called me to say that my 18's don't fit and that I need to get 19'. Can you guys please advise what I can do? Does adding spacers help the break clearance? Should I try and trade my 18's with 19's or should I find other 18's and switch the tires around...

[daxtor]

Originally Posted by Batmobile

I have a probem, my dealer just called me to say that my 18's don't fit and that I need to get 19'. Can you guys please advise what I can do? Does adding spacers help the break clearance? Should I try and trade my 18's with 19's or should I find other 18's and switch the tires around...

If 162 doesn't clear the brake because its inner diameter is not big enough to accommodate the brakes, then adding spacers won't help. Do you know why the 162 doesn't fit in the first place?

I brought a set of aftermarket 18" wheels and they barely have enough inner space to clear the brakes.

[Batmobile]

Originally Posted by daxtor

If 162 doesn't clear the brake because its inner diameter is not big enough to accommodate the brakes, then adding spacers won't help. Do you know why the 162 doesn't fit in the first place?

I brought a set of aftermarket 18" wheels and they barely have enough inner space to clear the brakes.

I am really unhappy about this, i had to buy a new set of wheels which i don't particularly like. If i new this from the start i would of got some hot 19' which would of cost me almost same price as my current set. The wheels i got are fast slaloms, the shop told me they already fitted those to the m package brakes so to play it safe i got those.

I don't know exactly why the 162' don't fit, the dealer just called me to say that the brakes rub on the rim.

[Syscrusher]

18s are fine. I got a square set of BMW OEM M400s for winter, which are the standard M sport wheels for this car. Your old ones don't work because they changed all the specs for the 2012 model and beyond.

Much better looking than the 18 inch Turbine winter wheels they wanted to sell me. Pirelli Tires and oem wheels were about 4k.

[daxtor]

Originally Posted by Syscrusher

18s are fine. I got a square set of BMW OEM M400s for winter, which are the standard M sport wheels for this car. Your old ones don't work because they changed all the specs for the 2012 model and beyond.

Much better looking than the 18 inch Turbine winter wheels they wanted to sell me. Pirelli Tires and oem wheels were about 4k.

These are great for winter wheels as well, just that they cost a fortune...

[Syscrusher]

Originally Posted by daxtor

These are great for winter wheels as well, just that they cost a fortune...

It's true. I suppose one could always go with cheaper non-RTF tires if they wanted. At least you know they have the right clearance because they are OEM and can handle the 18 M brakes.

Was also thinking anyone that bought this car won't complain about a quality set of winter wheels if they want their car to look great all year round. The car wasn't cheap so why not get some great wheels for winter?

Also still cheaper and better winter performance then buying 19s.

[Batmobile]

Originally Posted by Syscrusher

18s are fine. I got a square set of BMW OEM M400s for winter, which are the standard M sport wheels for this car. Your old ones don't work because they changed all the specs for the 2012 model and beyond.

Much better looking than the 18 inch Turbine winter wheels they wanted to sell me. Pirelli Tires and oem wheels were about 4k.

Wow, twice the price of my setup...

[Syscrusher]

Yes. That's what happens when you buy BMW OEM wheels instead of aftermarket. I think the tires were the same price as aftermarket.

[Syscrusher]

Originally Posted by Batmobile

Wow, twice the price of my setup...

Did you go with aftermarket 18s?

[Batmobile]

I had OEM 162' which ended up not fitting, so I bought aftermarket wheels. They aren't particularly nice, however I was kind of stuck because of time constraint and also because I wasn't sure which 18's fit. So I bought some that my local shop had already tested on M brakes.

They are Fast slalom wheels.

Originally Posted by Syscrusher

Did you go with aftermarket 18s?

[fr33styl3]

Does anyone know whether any dealerships actually still have this car available or are they all pre-ordered only?

Interested in getting one if the numbers are good.

[F87_LCI]

I think they still have a VO one in Oakville. and I heard they still had one LSB somewhere in the GTA as well...but you don't want that crappy colour

[focal]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

I think they still have a VO one in Oakville. and I heard they still had one LSB somewhere in the GTA as well...but you don't want that crappy colour

park view has a LSB, 6MT Xdrive

[Syscrusher]

Originally Posted by fr33styl3

Does anyone know whether any dealerships actually still have this car available or are they all pre-ordered only?

Interested in getting one if the numbers are good.

There are still many that have not even been released to dealerships yet and remain at the port. I know parkview also has a VO auto x drive that is supposed to show up there sometime and it has not been spoken for. Give them a call and ask for tony choi. He knows all about them.

[fr33styl3]

Originally Posted by Syscrusher

There are still many that have not even been released to dealerships yet and remain at the port. I know parkview also has a VO auto x drive that is supposed to show up there sometime and it has not been spoken for. Give them a call and ask for tony choi. He knows all about them.

Thanks! Will give that a shot. I love the LSB color but I think it's too flashy to be driving that to work lol.

[Batmobile]

Finally took delivery of my 335i m performance and the disapointments continue... The after market wheels i ordered for winter are dead ugly (dealer had fucked up with my 162')... in addition when i got to the dealer he wanted to charge me an additional 200$ for installation even if it was his mistake.... As soon as i got home my check engine light came on! Lastly, i can't seem to find the heated steering wheel feature... Can any of you guys who ordered the car tell me if we have that option and how do we activate it?

Thanks guys

[metrickid]

Originally Posted by Batmobile

Finally took delivery of my 335i m performance and the disapointments continue... The after market wheels i ordered for winter are dead ugly (dealer had fucked up with my 162')... in addition when i got to the dealer he wanted to charge me an additional 200$ for installation even if it was his mistake.... As soon as i got home my check engine light came on! Lastly, i can't seem to find the heated steering wheel feature... Can any of you guys who ordered the car tell me if we have that option and how do we activate it?

Thanks guys

Heated steering wheel is a button on the left side of the steering wheel column.

[F87_LCI]

Originally Posted by Batmobile

Finally took delivery of my 335i m performance and the disapointments continue... The after market wheels i ordered for winter are dead ugly (dealer had fucked up with my 162')... in addition when i got to the dealer he wanted to charge me an additional 200$ for installation even if it was his mistake.... As soon as i got home my check engine light came on! Lastly, i can't seem to find the heated steering wheel feature... Can any of you guys who ordered the car tell me if we have that option and how do we activate it?

Thanks guys

Sorry to hear this Bat. There's no point to getting anything done at the dealership except for maybe your regular service and maintenance because anything else is an absolute raping...you have to remember that THIS is where they make their money...they wanted to charge me over $500 to install 7 pieces of trim, lol! I asked the guy if he was a good friend of Rob Ford because with a quote like that, he's got to be smoking crack.

What was the CEL about??

FYI, Simply Tire has some winter stock left (selection is limited) and their price includes balance, install and bags for your summers. Way cheaper than the stealership.

LSB

[Batmobile]

Thanks for the reply.

I don't know yet about the CEL, I need to bring it in at the dealer next week... The bad luck also continues, I just went to the parking lot to show my car to a collegue and someone had bumped the front of my car. There is no bump, but the paint is scratched. You think the dealer can detail it?

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

Sorry to hear this Bat. There's no point to getting anything done at the dealership except for maybe your regular service and maintenance because anything else is an absolute raping...you have to remember that THIS is where they make their money...they wanted to charge me over $500 to install 7 pieces of trim, lol! I asked the guy if he was a good friend of Rob Ford because with a quote like that, he's got to be smoking crack.

What was the CEL about??

FYI, Simply Tire has some winter stock left (selection is limited) and their price includes balance, install and bags for your summers. Way cheaper than the stealership.

LSB

[Batmobile]

Thanks,

found it!

Originally Posted by Rossifumi

Heated steering wheel is a button on the left side of the steering wheel column.

[F87_LCI]

OMG I would snap if someone hit my car after I have had it only a few weeks.

People are such a-holes. I hope you got the info from the person and they are paying for it. I would make them have the entire bumper repainted. Brand new car so you should be able to get a good match on the paint without the need for blending other body panels.

[Batmobile]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

OMG I would snap if someone hit my car after I have had it only a few weeks.

People are such a-holes. I hope you got the info from the person and they are paying for it. I would make them have the entire bumper repainted. Brand new car so you should be able to get a good match on the paint without the need for blending other body panels.

No, it was a hit and run, and the check engine light and scratch on my car was in less than 24 hours after delivery!

It isn't that bad, i think a detailer can fix it, however still very frustrating because its a brand new car!