[matx1982]

This month dealers taking part in BMWs quarterly promotion are fitting the new m performance parts to a 3 series. BMW are currently issuing this demo kit to dealers.

Now if your dealer is doing this then they will take off 400/403 wheels and apply the 405m. Surely if they do this to one with 403s you could have them?

Certainly what I would be asking... Worth a shot. ps this will be parts not sales you need your guy to speak to.

My dealer rang me other day saying the 405s had just arrived as a demo kit for the promotion.

Cheers

Mat

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by derekh929

No sarcasm at all just saying something like you sometimes do , all in good spirit , and I hope I will not get in trouble for my Grammar last time was my Primary school teacher, and Mini2 website. Life is to short to worry about others grammar on a car site

[Deyvy]

Is it really the size of the alloy that we love or hate? Or is it just design preference?

I know we get hung up on size but as been said the total wheel size is the same.

Personally I'm not keen on rims that show too much of the brakes and discs. My mate bought a Z4 recently, 19s 326M. Tbh I'm not a big fan of them.

[derekh929]

Originally Posted by Deyvy

Is it really the size of the alloy that we love or hate? Or is it just design preference?

I know we get hung up on size but as been said the total wheel size is the same.

Personally I'm not keen on rims that show too much of the brakes and discs. My mate bought a Z4 recently, 19s 326M. Tbh I'm not a big fan of them.

I think if you have a set of M3 brakes it looks nice but on some cars maybe you are right, the current e90 body looks great on 18"

[derekh929]

Originally Posted by zorroone

Thanks I will consider this before I make my decision on Monday

Or you get the 20" and I will swap you for the 403's

[1bad335]

I say wait and get it the way you want it. The old saying of trust your gut applies here. As for the difference between the 400 and 403 wheels, I will say that there is no question that both look good but IMHO, the 403M's look much better than the 400's. The 19's fill more gap and the 403m wheel itself just looks better spoke wise to me. As for ride while you have less side wall to absorb impact with 19's the difference in ride is not even noticable and yes I have ridden in 335's with both and with 20's as well. IMHO, the harsh ride is more about the RFT's then the difference between 18's and 19's. Again, if you look at both wheels the 403M's spoke are much more robust looking for this car. Good luck either way.

[zorroone]

Originally Posted by 1bad335

I say wait and get it the way you want it. The old saying of trust your gut applies here. As for the difference between the 400 and 403 wheels, I will say that there is no question that both look good but IMHO, the 403M's look much better than the 400's. The 19's fill more gap and the 403m wheel itself just looks better spoke wise to me. As for ride while you have less side wall to absorb impact with 19's the difference in ride is not even noticable and yes I have ridden in 335's with both and with 20's as well. IMHO, the harsh ride is more about the RFT's then the difference between 18's and 19's. Again, if you look at both wheels the 403M's spoke are much more robust looking for this car. Good luck either way.

Good advice. As always thank you most sincerely for all your views, really helpful as always from like thinking people, well usually.

I have advised the dealer to order the 403 wheels and I will wait, sorry Derek.

So you can help further by continuing to post pics of your F30/F31

[venkata]

At the end of the day, you need to get the spec you will be happy with. 8 weeks seems a long time, but you'll have that car a lot longer and if you choose the spec you're not happy with, you'll be unhappy longer....

Personally I prefer the 18s but ETO

Size doesn't matter, it's what you do with it that counts... Hold on, am I mixing this up with something else.....

[derekh929]

Originally Posted by zorroone

Good advice. As always thank you most sincerely for all your views, really helpful as always from like thinking people, well usually.

I have advised the dealer to order the 403 wheels and I will wait, sorry Derek.

So you can help further by continuing to post pics of your F30/F31

oh well was worth a try , never venture never gain they say

Glad you went with the heart

[zorroone]

Originally Posted by derekh929

oh well was worth a try , never venture never gain they say

Glad you went with the heart

Out of interest how old are your wheels?

Any issues with them?

[derekh929]

Originally Posted by zorroone

Out of interest how old are your wheels?

Any issues with them?

LOL have not got my car yet mid May for me , only seen two on here but i will be putting on Ceramic coat on mine should help but only if any corrosion starts from top, i would not be worried BMW would give you a new set if they were in good nick had a set on Mini due to corrosion, enjoy the look

[zorroone]

Originally Posted by derekh929

LOL have not got my car yet mid May for me , only seen two on here but i will be putting on Ceramic coat on mine should help but only if any corrosion starts from top, i would not be worried BMW would give you a new set if they were in good nick had a set on Mini due to corrosion, enjoy the look

Sorry. Have you gota build week? what is the ceramic coat and how good is it?

[derekh929]

Originally Posted by zorroone

Sorry. Have you gota build week? what is the ceramic coat and how good is it?

Told build 3rd week in April and car at dealers 3 weeks after that, Ceramic Coat many on the go Know i'm looking at Carpro C Quartz , but also you have Getechniq C1 and also Max Protect i think has one , also Nano coating, this helps to limit the need for wheel cleaners and a good Prewash cleaner at 10 parts water to 1 part Valet Pro Citrus pre wash , or good PH netural Shampoo, the Cermac help repel dirt and also stops some of the wash marring of the wheels, posted a link with recent test . Carpro C Quartz Finest will likely be on mine , if an approved Detailer friend can help me as not for retailt he Finest, but C Quartz Uk very good as well. Should have said it lays a very thin layer of glass coat that bonds with surface to have a barrier on paint all be it wont protect against stones or bad washing pratice

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...298899&page=14

Have a look at the TTRS with Finest

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=301874

If these links not allowed please remove

[Steve_M_Sport]

Originally Posted by MRPoisson

You've definitely made the right decision. The 403's looks the dogs compared to the standard 18's. You would also be seeing the 403's on the road and thinking .. if only....

403's look great on an F31

[zorroone]

Originally Posted by derekh929

Told build 3rd week in April and car at dealers 3 weeks after that, Ceramic Coat many on the go Know i'm looking at Carpro C Quartz , but also you have Getechniq C1 and also Max Protect i think has one , also Nano coating, this helps to limit the need for wheel cleaners and a good Prewash cleaner at 10 parts water to 1 part Valet Pro Citrus pre wash , or good PH netural Shampoo, the Cermac help repel dirt and also stops some of the wash marring of the wheels, posted a link with recent test . Carpro C Quartz Finest will likely be on mine , if an approved Detailer friend can help me as not for retailt he Finest, but C Quartz Uk very good as well. Should have said it lays a very thin layer of glass coat that bonds with surface to have a barrier on paint all be it wont protect against stones or bad washing pratice

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...298899&page=14



Have a look at the TTRS with Finest

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=301874

If these links not allowed please remove

Ok. Thanks I will check the links.

[zorroone]

Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

403's look great on an F31

I know I went to another deatler this morning to see one and was drooling.

[F30AM]

@zorroone: Different strokes for different folks. It's vital you have the look you want and the options you need and want. In my case, I wish I had not ordered DAB and optioned VSS instead. It's a constant disappointment and you don't want that.

[zorroone]

Originally Posted by F30AM

@zorroone: Different strokes for different folks. It's vital you have the look you want and the options you need and want. In my case, I wish I had not ordered DAB and optioned VSS instead. It's a constant disappointment and you don't want that.

I know what you mean I suppose the good thing is wheels can be changed easily as opposed to other options for example the colour lol

[ZigmundUK]

Originally Posted by F30AM

@zorroone: Different strokes for different folks. It's vital you have the look you want and the options you need and want. In my case, I wish I had not ordered DAB and optioned VSS instead. It's a constant disappointment and you don't want that.

arf - specially since they standardised DAB after that...

[NISFAN]

Originally Posted by ZigmundUK

arf - specially since they standardised DAB after that...

Standardised you paying for it...Yes!

[F30AM]

Guys, the DAB fiasco really hurts. It was 2 items from DAB, Electric Lumbar Support and VSS and like a prize prat I chose DAB on both cars as one of the options. My ex also prefers FM to DAB, but we are pleased with the Electric Lumbar Support. Small mercies, eh ...........

Anyway, I'm convincing myself that the Servotronic Steering (which I feel is pretty damn good) might probably be better for old dears like us as it might be less twitchy!