[MomoM3]

Originally Posted by Versipellis

Out of curiosity, what made you decide to go from a line of M cars (bar the one X) to a "normal" 3-series?

For very specific reasons that fit my current state - I need AWD since I moved from the flat city to the rural hills and also frequently drive my car to the mountains of PA/NY/VT to ski. Maybe if it actually snows next winter I'll drive up to Tremblant, QC. Although it's 98% me alone in the car, I needed something with 4 doors in case I ever needed to throw the family in there. Also, I don't really drive automatics well, so I had to have a manual.

At 4,200 miles in my 340ix, I do wish I had gotten an F80 LCI M3 instead but then again I'd be obsessing over whether to add the Competition Package for another $5500 (you have to get it) and there goes the vicious cycle of upselling myself to more than I need.

It was really about getting a car with xDrive so that I could at least convince myself it was a more practical and less expensive vehicle than the F80 M3.

The M3 or M5 might make better sense for me in 3 years. Sadly, it looks like the G30 M5 will not available in a manual.

[kromix]

MoMo,

I'm Back!!!!!! Glad to catch up on your thread

[F87_LCI]

Originally Posted by Big Nodge

Looks great Laguna, what suspension?

Thanks...simple set of H&R Sport's (for xDrive) ...couple hundred bucks.

To the OP...I don't have any hard data, but lowering the car certainly gave the feeling of reduced "floatiness" and body roll.

[kromix]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

Thanks...simple set of H&R Sport's (for xDrive) ...couple hundred bucks.

That's the best option for sure, same for non-xdrive.

Not expensive, seems to go really well with MSport Shocks, great drive, I have no complaints very happy with my HR Sports.

[Big Nodge]

Thanks Laguna. Sorry to jack your thread momo. I'm waiting to see Dinan and KW's offerings for the 340xi, nothing yet.

[dKNIGHT83]

Will putting these H&R coils on the csr have any effect if you have the adaptative suspension? Just asking as im planning to get a 340 with it and wondering if it has an impact!

[F87_LCI]

Originally Posted by dKNIGHT83

Will putting these H&R coils on the csr have any effect if you have the adaptative suspension? Just asking as im planning to get a 340 with it and wondering if it has an impact!

I have the adaptive suspension and i haven't seen any issues after two years. I'm sure there are many threads in the suspension forum regarding this topic...so we don't hi-jack the OP's thread.

[MomoM3]

Originally Posted by kromix

MoMo,

I'm Back!!!!!! Glad to catch up on your thread

Kromix! You're finally free!

[MomoM3]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

Thanks...simple set of H&R Sport's (for xDrive) ...couple hundred bucks.

To the OP...I don't have any hard data, but lowering the car certainly gave the feeling of reduced "floatiness" and body roll.

Good to know. All I want is a tiny bit of a drop, just enough to at least get it close to a non xDrive. ~10mm I think. As long as it doesn't effect VSS or the M Dynamic Dampers I'll be ok with it. Price seems on point.

[Versipellis]

Originally Posted by MomoM3

Good to know. All I want is a tiny bit of a drop, just enough to at least get it close to a non xDrive. ~10mm I think. As long as it doesn't effect VSS or the M Dynamic Dampers I'll be ok with it. Price seems on point.

Dinan springs and shockware will drop you 3/4", ~19mm, if you're looking for a lower ride height.

[Big Nodge]

Originally Posted by Versipellis

Dinan springs and shockware will drop you 3/4", ~19mm, if you're looking for a lower ride height.

Actually FYI I'd check with Dinan on that, their xDrive springs aren't out yet for the 340i, but the RWD 340i springs now drop the car 1" per Dinan's website. So they might have gotten a little more aggressive.

[LMK5]

Originally Posted by MomoM3

Definitely not switching to eco-pro mode. If anything it stays in Comfort because I forget to change to Sport. It re-engages even when I turn it off and see the confirmation that it's off on the dash.

If you see a line through stop-start on your dash then the ASS is on. it is merely telling you conditions aren't right for it to engage. Hit the ASS button, and if the light above the button turns red then ASS is off.

[eluded]

Originally Posted by MomoM3

Sadly, it looks like the G30 M5 will not available in a manual