330D M Sport with AC Schnitzer Exhaust

d4springer · 01-30-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pablo68

6 Pot. And it's still properly badged, so we'll let this one go

Cheers! Just imagine if you get this then you car will sound as good as a Diesel!

Ti Rich · 01-30-2015, 12:53 PM

Big thumbs up from me, looks great!

NISFAN · 01-30-2015, 01:10 PM

Looking good.....as the F30 should

teaston · 01-30-2015, 01:21 PM

Looks great d4springer ! Definitely good idea to stick with mp diffuser!

Lorcan · 01-30-2015, 01:29 PM

Looks great Danny

Personally I prefer this version to the quad versions that we do, but each to their own. To my mind this is just "how it should be", plus 10%

Couple of points raised.

AC Schnitzer is not "BMW Approved". That label just means that BMW GB are the importer/distributor, which they were for AC Schnitzer as the official tuning brand until the launch of BMWMP in 2007, at which point ACS became a bit of a conflict of interest and ACS was returned to us as the original importers. However, ACS is still TUV approved and available at many BMW dealers, especially the petrolhead family-owned ones, as a sportier alternative and being equal in quality does not void your warranty.

Noise. These diesel exhausts give a slightly louder, deeper sound from new. But as the sound-absorbing material in the silencer gets compressed from pressure waves the sound will increase over approx 1000 - 2000 miles of running. It's never a big change on a diesel, but it is a pleasing improvement most say.

d4springer · 01-30-2015, 01:36 PM

Cheers and thanks for the confirmation Lorcan! Maybe you will get some more orders, what did you say my commission was again?

Lorcan · 01-30-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by d4springer

Cheers and thanks for the confirmation Lorcan! Maybe you will get some more orders, what did you say my commission was again?

Same as mine. You can have them dry roasted or salted

Kal101 · 01-30-2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BigNPT

mmm, that's got me thinking now! am I right in saying that the AC add ons are BMW approved?

Technically not Bmw approved anymore. Just a good relationship with many dealers still speaking highly of their parts and are ready to obtain and fit at a cost !!

MWA · 01-30-2015, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by d4springer

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

Very, very dangerous ground.

I note you have now posted 666 times....

Didn't notice! That was a bit wierd, it's a pity you can't class a 330D as "the beast"

Lol! As for the beast, I had a 330d sDrive for a week as a loan car and I honestly wholeheartedly thought it deserved the title "The Beast" out of the two 330d/335d. It felt so much lighter, power delivery was immense and effortless, no delay, no lag, glued to the road, no floating.

It was more fun to drive with slightly slippery roads, admittedly didn't sound as great as the 335d when pushed to the max.

If I had the choice of which to go with out of the two, I would choose the 330d without hesitation. It has all the power you need, and it feels like a proper BMW!

Am seeing a lot of people getting bored of their 335d's very quickly but in proportion 330d crowd are much happier except for those who want a 335d!

You're one lucky man in the sense when you've ordered the 35d wasn't out at the time!

MWA · 01-30-2015, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

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Originally Posted by d4springer

Cheers and thanks for the confirmation Lorcan! Maybe you will get some more orders, what did you say my commission was again?

Same as mine. You can have them dry roasted or salted

Lol, love it!

JustChris · 01-30-2015, 02:35 PM

Looks very nice indeed!

jumperjohn · 01-30-2015, 02:49 PM

The change looks great, I want to do it!

I agree with a thought mentioned though, I would be inclined to debadge the car, it would look a lot cleaner.

A lovely change though.

....,,,,..,,.. · 01-30-2015, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jumperjohn

The change looks great, I want to do it!

I agree with a thought mentioned though, I would be inclined to debadge the car, it would look a lot cleaner.

A lovely change though.

It would catch people out if was debadged.

They would be thinking 'oh yeah, 320d with 2 exhaust'

Then get caught out by 330 power

teaston · 01-30-2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MWA

Lol! As for the beast, I had a 330d sDrive for a week as a loan car and I honestly wholeheartedly thought it deserved the title "The Beast" out of the two 330d/335d. It felt so much lighter, power delivery was immense and effortless, no delay, no lag, glued to the road, no floating.

It was more fun to drive with slightly slippery roads, admittedly didn't sound as great as the 335d when pushed to the max.

If I had the choice of which to go with out of the two, I would choose the 330d without hesitation. It has all the power you need, and it feels like a proper BMW!

Am seeing a lot of people getting bored of their 335d's very quickly but in proportion 330d crowd are much happier except for those who want a 335d!

You're one lucky man in the sense when you've ordered the 35d wasn't out at the time!

Thanks this makes me more certain i made the right choice!

You should try mine with decent suspension, and the same power as a 335d!

d4springer · 01-30-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Thanks this makes me more certain i made the right choice!

You should try mine with decent suspension, and the same power as a 335d!

Did you fit AC Springs on passive suspension?

teaston · 01-30-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by d4springer

Did you fit AC Springs on passive suspension?

Yep, and the difference is epic!

d4springer · 01-30-2015, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Yep, and the difference is epic!

That's interesting, I assumed it was aimed at the adaptive versions, is the ride harder (as in the suspension!)

teaston · 01-30-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by d4springer

That's interesting, I assumed it was aimed at the adaptive versions, is the ride harder (as in the suspension!)

Barely. You can feel the road surface a little more, but ride comfort is virtually unaffected, confirmed by my GF who not only didn't didn't feel the difference as a passenger, but also said the car handled much better when she drove it! She is not a car person at all, so hearing that from her is something!!

I do need to go a fraction slower over the larger speed humps though.

TomF32 · 01-30-2015, 05:48 PM

Amazing difference! Nothing beats symmetry! Finished off the back end perfectly IMO! Enjoy!

MWA · 01-31-2015, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by MWA

Lol! As for the beast, I had a 330d sDrive for a week as a loan car and I honestly wholeheartedly thought it deserved the title "The Beast" out of the two 330d/335d. It felt so much lighter, power delivery was immense and effortless, no delay, no lag, glued to the road, no floating.

It was more fun to drive with slightly slippery roads, admittedly didn't sound as great as the 335d when pushed to the max.

If I had the choice of which to go with out of the two, I would choose the 330d without hesitation. It has all the power you need, and it feels like a proper BMW!

Am seeing a lot of people getting bored of their 335d's very quickly but in proportion 330d crowd are much happier except for those who want a 335d!

You're one lucky man in the sense when you've ordered the 35d wasn't out at the time!

Thanks this makes me more certain i made the right choice!

You should try mine with decent suspension, and the same power as a 335d!

By the sound of it, you have "the ultimate driving machine"

Jealous

teaston · 01-31-2015, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MWA

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by MWA

Lol! As for the beast, I had a 330d sDrive for a week as a loan car and I honestly wholeheartedly thought it deserved the title "The Beast" out of the two 330d/335d. It felt so much lighter, power delivery was immense and effortless, no delay, no lag, glued to the road, no floating.

It was more fun to drive with slightly slippery roads, admittedly didn't sound as great as the 335d when pushed to the max.

If I had the choice of which to go with out of the two, I would choose the 330d without hesitation. It has all the power you need, and it feels like a proper BMW!

Am seeing a lot of people getting bored of their 335d's very quickly but in proportion 330d crowd are much happier except for those who want a 335d!

You're one lucky man in the sense when you've ordered the 35d wasn't out at the time!

Thanks this makes me more certain i made the right choice!

You should try mine with decent suspension, and the same power as a 335d!

By the sound of it, you have "the ultimate driving machine"

Jealous

Not trying to boast, but i really look forward to driving it now, and that's on winter tyres and cold damp roads!

dopper99 · 01-31-2015, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MWA

By the sound of it, you have "the ultimate driving machine"

Nearly, just get rid of the run-flats, then its sorted.

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Lorcan The artist formerly known as AC Schnitzer UK 3609 Rep 4,518 Posts Drives: The Yellow Peril Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	Looks great Danny Personally I prefer this version to the quad versions that we do, but each to their own. To my mind this is just "how it should be", plus 10% Couple of points raised. AC Schnitzer is not "BMW Approved". That label just means that BMW GB are the importer/distributor, which they were for AC Schnitzer as the official tuning brand until the launch of BMWMP in 2007, at which point ACS became a bit of a conflict of interest and ACS was returned to us as the original importers. However, ACS is still TUV approved and available at many BMW dealers, especially the petrolhead family-owned ones, as a sportier alternative and being equal in quality does not void your warranty. Noise. These diesel exhausts give a slightly louder, deeper sound from new. But as the sound-absorbing material in the silencer gets compressed from pressure waves the sound will increase over approx 1000 - 2000 miles of running. It's never a big change on a diesel, but it is a pleasing improvement most say.
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d4springer Major 512 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: F80 M3 CP SS/SO Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Scotland, UK iTrader: (0)	Cheers and thanks for the confirmation Lorcan! Maybe you will get some more orders, what did you say my commission was again? __________________ Current - F80 M3 CP SS/SO \| M Performance Extras Prev - F30 330D M Sport \| White \| M Performance Kit \| Various Extras Prev - E92 330D M Sport \| Black \| Highline Older - E46 330i \| Silver \| AC Schnitzer, E36 328i Coupe \| White
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