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      05-20-2023, 09:16 AM   #1
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Unicorn BMW 330i Manual Build

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2017 BMW 330i
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Saddle Brown Leather interior
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- Black grills
- Rebuild Shifter
- Suspension mods
- 340i Exhaust
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      05-21-2023, 03:27 PM   #2
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Today I switched from the "m stripe" grills that I bought the car with to f80 style black grills.

I also removed this wheel cover that was sewed over the oem steering wheel. Was surprised to find a decent condition wheel underneath it. A little leather conditioner and it should look almost new.
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      06-01-2023, 03:18 PM   #3
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I picked up a M240i muffler locally to install on my car. It features the black exhaust tips which I was happy to find. I simply used a sawzall to cut the muffler and grabbed a 3" exhaust clamp from autozone to attach the now two pieces. The exhaust clamp provides a ton of adjustment to get the fitment dialed.
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      06-01-2023, 04:25 PM   #4
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Looks great. Mine has black exhaust tips as well and I prefer that to the chromed ones
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      12-04-2023, 04:20 PM   #5
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Wow, had no idea they made the 330i in 6MT. That is awesome.
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Excellent find and nice grill swap.
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      12-06-2023, 02:16 PM   #7
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Wow, that is an extremely rare spec! Congratulations!
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      12-07-2023, 07:00 AM   #8
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Wow, had no idea they made the 330i in 6MT. That is awesome.
I had no idea either, and I like to consider myself a Bimmer Expert LOL. I still check autotrader every now and then to get a feel for how many others may exist. I have seen 3-4 other 330i's with a stick but so far no other msports!
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Super sweet find. How much was the damage?!
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I'm really happy you got rid of that awful M striped grille.

Very nice ride; wishing you many miles of trouble free enjoyment!
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Super sweet find. How much was the damage?!
With 79k miles, it was about $19k at the local toyota dealer. Needed some love but it has since received all of it
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      01-10-2024, 06:19 PM   #12
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I picked up a M240i muffler locally to install on my car. It features the black exhaust tips which I was happy to find. I simply used a sawzall to cut the muffler and grabbed a 3" exhaust clamp from autozone to attach the now two pieces. The exhaust clamp provides a ton of adjustment to get the fitment dialed.
Did everything line up perfectly with the M240i muffler? I was looking into using an MPE from an M240i and am getting mixed feedback about fitment.
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Awesome find, a great spec like this deserves the care you’re showing it!
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Did everything line up perfectly with the M240i muffler? I was looking into using an MPE from an M240i and am getting mixed feedback about fitment.
M240i muffle was slightly lower of an approach angle than I preferred. Exhaust shop created another hanger from the subframe to keep the exhaust from rattling on the cross brace in the middle of car. It lined up fine but when cut at the same spot, it just say lower. I would stick to a 340i/440i muffle as the angle would be more ideal
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BluAnimal Could u let us hear it? Maybe some soundcheck video?
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