[mhanism]

Originally Posted by sakis

Congrats, you have very nice car! Where I can order the fog light deletion? Looking better without.

Thank you Sakis! The US version of the M Sport pkg deletes the fog lights, not sure why. Personally, I think the front bumpers looks awesome with or without the fog lights.

[Spartan]

Originally Posted by mhanism

Thanks! My CA gave me invoice pricing and got it port-installed. Just wanted to add a nice aesthetic w/ a deeper exhaust note (yet not overly loud).

Not sure about 'much better' than stock, but it's supposedly lighter and frees up a bit of back pressure for improved flow.

Plus I'm planning to get the MPPK soon, which goes well with the MPE.

I really like your exhaust tips and am glad to hear that it isn't one of those exhausts that are substantially louder than it should be.

I don't know if I will get the MPPK, but the MPE is definitely on a short list of mods.

Again, beautiful car. If I had to re-do anything, I would have added MPE for port install like you did.

[drexplode]

nice ride! I hope that my dealer can add MPE at port ;-)

[mhanism]

Originally Posted by drexplode

nice ride! I hope that my dealer can add MPE at port ;-)

You should let him/her know ASAP if you do, so he can change your order in time. Once it's at or near your port, they won't be able to add.

Port Installation is also cool, since the option gets added to the sticker, helps a bit with resale.

[.BMW.]

Beautiful F30, congrats!

[drexplode]

OP - how do you like the manual gear box? I found in the E90 that the pedals were not ergonomically positioned - I would be too cramped or reaching to push the clutch.

[mhanism]

Originally Posted by drexplode

OP - how do you like the manual gear box? I found in the E90 that the pedals were not ergonomically positioned - I would be too cramped or reaching to push the clutch.

Not bad at all actually..I'm pretty pleased with it as a sportier box that is also great for city driving, traffic. It's not overly long or too short. Compared to my MkVI GTI, the throws are much more accurate and short/tight, and the clutch feels just right (not overly short, hard and sporty, with easy engagement point, but not too loose or sloppy). The pedal locations aren't too different from an e90 from what I recall. The M Sport knob helps with the extra weight and shorter height.

My buddies G37S 6MT and my older 350z (similar VQ engine and tranny) was awful for daily driving - the clutch was waaaay too short, with a super tiny, nebulous engagement point. The throws were precise and very short, but combined with a race car clutch, you had to drive like you stole it. Plus the engine was much less refined than the N55.

[mhanism]

Originally Posted by ss0803

Beautiful F30, congrats!

Thank you!

[drexplode]

Originally Posted by mhanism

Not bad at all actually..I'm pretty pleased with it as a sportier box that is also great for city driving, traffic. It's not overly long or too short. Compared to my MkVI GTI, the throws are much more accurate and short/tight, and the clutch feels just right (not overly short, hard and sporty, with easy engagement point, but not too loose or sloppy). The pedal locations aren't too different from an e90 from what I recall. The M Sport knob helps with the extra weight and shorter height.

My buddies G37S 6MT and my older 350z (similar VQ engine and tranny) was awful for daily driving - the clutch was waaaay too short, with a super tiny, nebulous engagement point. The throws were precise and very short, but combined with a race car clutch, you had to drive like you stole it. Plus the engine was much less refined than the N55.

Yeah, I had a Golf R for a minute - the gearbox was rubbish. I haven't had the chance to drive a F30 MT; however, I worry that I will have the same experience - stretched or cramped when rowing through gears.

[mhanism]

Oh it's much better than the Golf manual. More precise and tighter overall. However, the 328i manuals weren't as tight or sturdy as the 335i's I noticed. Maybe different linkage?

[fasteddie9]

Originally Posted by mhanism

GLO Ed! How'd you know it was me? LOL!

haha c'mon dude-- how could i NOT recognize that name

[Montotof30]

Congrats great color choice love the silver with the M Sport package plus makes those grills look incredible, enjoy your vehicle looks sharp!

[AdiSinghV12]

Sweet looking ride! What suspension is she on?

[rjpeaks]

nice looking ride!

[bchao]

Your car looks great. I have the 328d m sport wagon. What is the part number for the black kidney grills?

[mhanism]

Thanks everyone! Just have the stock m sport suspension. I don't have the part number handy, buts it the normal m performance black kidney grilles. Can be found on getbmwparts.com.

Update - I've since gotten the MPPK for post 7/13 builds, and it's been great! The bump in power and resulting sound gives the car a more a beastly feel.

[MDIVISION]

Congratulations!

[ny176]

Awesome ma,n you got a ribbon @ delivery. Did you have to pay extra for it? Congrats and enjoy, she's a beauty.