Noise, grip, stress relief...

225 · 04-08-2016, 01:00 PM

Had a really shite week at this week so decided to add a few extra miles to my normal 2miles commute...
Its a dry, sunny evening so as soon as she was up to temperature into sport and stick left.
I have to say I am sure the exhaust is getting louder and is much deeper than it was. Only 370 odd miles old but it has changed. I have unplugged the sensor so its open all the time.

Grip of the sport conti are very good I have to say and im getting to trust the car more round fun b roads.

I may have strayed into the 5.5k revs a few times today but I was having a ball and not a car insight!

It really did lighten my mood and really reafirmed my choice of car and engine!

Stroll on the summer and a fully run in engine as she is already turning into a beast! 320bhp my ar53!

Minty · 04-08-2016, 01:37 PM

Nice...have to say that sport mode with windows down just makes me smile

Like you I often go for a much longer drive on my commute home...wife often says 'you're late'...me: 'yeah, train delays'

stefan4 · 04-09-2016, 04:49 AM

Lovely

I'm getting giddy now.

I have to confess it feels A LOT quicker than the golf R and s3 that I have driven. Some of that will be down to torque, but from what I have read, the 40i is generally pushing 350 stock

pmheadwired · 04-09-2016, 05:50 AM

Thanks for cheering me up. I collect mines next week. Day tbc

DaveH28 · 04-09-2016, 07:29 AM

I did exactly the same on my way home last night. Really got used to driving it yesterday.

I cannot believe how fast it can go from 80-120....I obviously wasn't on public British roads

:.

I may have strayed into well above 5.5k revs with only 350 miles on clock.

Like yours though mine feels different now. It did after 100 miles.

No regrets not going for a 435d for me.
Gotta say I still loved the way my 330d went, just effortless smooth overtaking....just different!

Nickc1982 · 04-09-2016, 11:40 AM

Is there much drone on the motorway with the plug disconnected?

Nick

225 · 04-09-2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nickc1982

Is there much drone on the motorway with the plug disconnected?

Nick

It doesnt make a huge difference in the cabin to be honest but gives a nice growl still in comfort.

TB_330i · 04-09-2016, 12:16 PM

This. My commute is about ten miles each way so I've found myself going on a random drive to try and get through run in. Flip iDrive to North Orientation view and basically drive out of London and explore. Also great to understand the car and its capabilites. However, so so frustrating to lift off at 4k... 300 miles to go until I can really have some fun!

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225 Brigadier General 2281 Rep 4,932 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Noise, grip, stress relief... Had a really shite week at this week so decided to add a few extra miles to my normal 2miles commute... Its a dry, sunny evening so as soon as she was up to temperature into sport and stick left. I have to say I am sure the exhaust is getting louder and is much deeper than it was. Only 370 odd miles old but it has changed. I have unplugged the sensor so its open all the time. Grip of the sport conti are very good I have to say and im getting to trust the car more round fun b roads. I may have strayed into the 5.5k revs a few times today but I was having a ball and not a car insight! It really did lighten my mood and really reafirmed my choice of car and engine! Stroll on the summer and a fully run in engine as she is already turning into a beast! 320bhp my ar53!
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Minty First Lieutenant 156 Rep 365 Posts Drives: G01 M40i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	Nice...have to say that sport mode with windows down just makes me smile Like you I often go for a much longer drive on my commute home...wife often says 'you're late'...me: 'yeah, train delays'
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stefan4 Colonel 1084 Rep 2,376 Posts Drives: 340i on order Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: sheffield iTrader: (0)	Lovely I'm getting giddy now. I have to confess it feels A LOT quicker than the golf R and s3 that I have driven. Some of that will be down to torque, but from what I have read, the 40i is generally pushing 350 stock
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pmheadwired Major 355 Rep 1,349 Posts Drives: F30- 340i M Sport Plus SP Auto Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Thanks for cheering me up. I collect mines next week. Day tbc __________________ 16 Plate - F30 340i M Sport + SP Auto - The Beast! 64 Plate - F20 118d M Sport Auto in AW - Gone 14 Plate - F30 330d M Sport in EBII - Gone 62 Plate - F20 116d Sport manual in AW - Gone 60 Plate - MK6 VW Golf Match 2.0 TDI
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DaveH28 Captain 287 Rep 643 Posts Drives: f31 335d estoril blue Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Littleborough, Gt. Manc iTrader: (0)	I did exactly the same on my way home last night. Really got used to driving it yesterday. I cannot believe how fast it can go from 80-120....I obviously wasn't on public British roads :. I may have strayed into well above 5.5k revs with only 350 miles on clock. Like yours though mine feels different now. It did after 100 miles. No regrets not going for a 435d for me. Gotta say I still loved the way my 330d went, just effortless smooth overtaking....just different!
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Nickc1982 Private First Class 29 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bristol iTrader: (1)	Is there much drone on the motorway with the plug disconnected? Nick __________________ F30 340i Estoril blue, dakota black with oyster highlight, brushed aluminium, msport +, pro media, adaptive suspension, interior comfort pack, folding mirrors, rear camera, windscreen with grey band, debadged.
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TB_330i Private First Class 24 Rep 168 Posts Drives: '16 F30 330i Tanzanite Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0)	This. My commute is about ten miles each way so I've found myself going on a random drive to try and get through run in. Flip iDrive to North Orientation view and basically drive out of London and explore. Also great to understand the car and its capabilites. However, so so frustrating to lift off at 4k... 300 miles to go until I can really have some fun!
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