Still have questions on F30? Ask away.

E90Fleet · 01-03-2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

With the 2012 Detroit NAIAS just a week away, we'll soon have a chance to to get answers to any F30 related questions which haven't yet been answered.

So feel free to ask away and we'll report back with responses, assuming they can be answered/disclosed or haven't yet been answered.

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Ask them for a job for me

southlight · 01-03-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Ask them for a job for me

Don't jump the line, sir!!!

Best regards,
south

Robin_NL · 01-03-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Here are the current listed tires for the F30 from the factory.

The S001 is Bridgestones 3rd Generation run flat as found on the F20 1 Series

17"
Pirelli CintuRatu P7 RSC
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT

18"
Pirelli CintuRatu P7 RSC
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
Goodyear Efficient Grip ROF

19"
Continental Sport Contact 5 SSR
Pirelli P Zero RSC
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT

20"
Dunlop Sport Maxx GT ROF
Pirelli P Zero RSC

I ordered the 401 19"wheels which mean those 3 types/brands of 19"tyres ALWAYS are RFT? (Dunno if SSR(Conti) or RSC(Prielli) mean RFT in the first place.

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If so: I want non RFT....so I have to talk to my dealer.

E90Fleet · 01-03-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin Hood

I ordered the 401 19"wheels which mean those 3 types/brands of 19"tyres ALWAYS are RFT? (Dunno if SSR(Conti) or RSC(Prielli) mean RFT in the first place.

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If so: I want non RFT....so I have to talk to my dealer.

There are only Runflats for the F30

Conti SSR= Self Supporting Runflat
Pirelli RSC = Runflat System Component

Get one for a test drive before you change, the new runflats are getting very good reviews

Robin_NL · 01-03-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

There are only Runflats for the F30

Conti SSR= Self Supporting Runflat
Pirelli RSC = Runflat System Component

Get one for a test drive before you change, the new runflats are getting very good reviews

Thanx for the info. My current F10 came with GoodYear Excellence RFT 19", after a year I replaced them with 20"wheels and non RFT Potenzas, better roadholding/precision and just as(un) comfy or even better...

A few friends of mine were testdriving a F30 328i in Barcelona a month or so ago, and that car was equipped with the 19"401 with Potenzas on it. But they mentioned those S001s couldn't be RFTs because not availabla (at that time?). But as I read your info, those could have been RFT's or just were RFTs....

southlight · 01-03-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Thanx for the info. My current F10 came with GoodYear Excellence RFT 19", after a year I replaced them with 20"wheels and non RFT Potenzas, better roadholding/precision and just as(un) comfy or even better...

A few friends of mine were testdriving a F30 328i in Barcelona a month or so ago, and that car was equipped with the 19"401 with Potenzas on it. But they mentioned those S001s couldn't be RFTs because not availabla (at that time?). But as I read your info, those could have been RFT's or just were RFTs....

Those were RFT as seen in this photo (RSC lettering):

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Best regards,
south

Yobyot · 01-03-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Those were RFT as seen this photo (RSC lettering):

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Best regards,
south

Wow! Is that the side view camera on the fender? I ordered this and can't wait to see how it works.

Yobyot · 01-03-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by pcbrew

Seems pretty clear to me, based on the BMW NA ordering & pricing guide:
2TB requires ordering ZSL

That's why I ordered ZSL -- to get 2TB. But there are people from the US posting about "standalone 2TB." I can't figure out if they know something I don't or they haven't read the ordering guide.

Robin_NL · 01-03-2012, 09:34 AM

Aha, thanx south. I'll tell my friends about that.

southlight · 01-03-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Yobyot

Wow! Is that the side view camera on the fender? I ordered this and can't wait to see how it works.

Yeap, that's the side view camera. There's a button on the center console to activate it and it's pretty useful if you're entering of leaving narrow driveways/streets on a regular basis.

Best regards,
south

stampchez · 01-03-2012, 11:58 AM

Are there any visual differences between the 335i and 328i other than exhaust pipes?

I can't seem to spot any.

Speedster7 · 01-03-2012, 12:45 PM

Some questions;
1) Are you able to replace the black chrome end of a sport line at an 320d? I actually want an oval end piece.

2) Has anyone got real pics of the everest grey leather and/or mineral grey mett. and the 396 wheels?

3) Do the electr. mirrors have a parking option?

4) What is extra on a shadowline? Only the chrome around the windows?

5) is the gearknob of the automatic lighted?

6) Does the HE have cornerlights?

7) Are only the 4 leds in the door extra with the light pack?

8) how are the angel ayes light? By led or normal?

Thanks!!

E90Fleet · 01-03-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedster7

Some questions;
1) Are you able to replace the black chrome end of a sport line at an 320d? I actually want an oval end piece.

2) Has anyone got real pics of the everest grey leather and/or mineral grey mett. and the 396 wheels?

3) Do the electr. mirrors have a parking option?

4) What is extra on a shadowline? Only the chrome around the windows?

5) is the gearknob of the automatic lighted?

6) Does the HE have cornerlights?

7) Are only the 4 leds in the door extra with the light pack?

8) how are the angel ayes light? By led or normal?

Thanks!!

1) No oval ones for the F30. Only black and Alu round ones that fit onto the pipe

3) Do you mean folding mirrors ?

4) The mirror bases also change to high gloss black with the high gloss shadowline option as do the centre strips on the doors

5) believe so

7) There are some extra interior lights aswell

8) LED module

E90Fleet · 01-03-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Aha, thanx south. I'll tell my friends about that.

Yes, definitively 3rd generation RFT that were on those cars.

Most people would think they were "normal" tires

E90Fleet · 01-03-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by stampchez

Are there any visual differences between the 335i and 328i other than exhaust pipes?

I can't seem to spot any.

Brake calipers are different designs and brake discs different sizes

Speedster7 · 01-03-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

1) No oval ones for the F30. Only black and Alu round ones that fit onto the pipe

3) Do you mean folding mirrors ?

4) The mirror bases also change to high gloss black with the high gloss shadowline option as do the centre strips on the doors

5) believe so

7) There are some extra interior lights aswell

8) LED module

ok, thanks.

Regarding
1) I want to change this afterwards. But does it fit the gap?? And is welded to the exhaust?

7) I thought so... but where?

3) No, the right mirror should face the curb in R.

Thanks a lot!!

Speedster7 · 01-03-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Brake calipers are different designs and brake discs different sizes

They're all grey?? isnt it?

southlight · 01-03-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedster7

They're all grey?? isnt it?

328i has floating piston calipers and 335 has fixed piston calipers, that's what e90fleet meant.

Best regards,
south

E90Fleet · 01-03-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedster7

ok, thanks.

Regarding
1) I want to change this afterwards. But does it fit the gap?? And is welded to the exhaust?

7) I thought so... but where?

3) No, the right mirror should face the curb in R.

Thanks a lot!!

1) Its not welded, but not easy to take off. It uses clips inside the piece.

7) I think footwell get lights and the top centre light panel is different

3) It does in certain E90 so would think the F30 would. Havent been in one yet to check

E90Fleet · 01-03-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

328i has floating piston calipers and 335 has fixed piston calipers, that's what e90fleet meant.

Best regards,
south

Yes

Red car is 328i with floating single piston calipers
Blue car is 335i with fixed four piston calipers

southlight · 01-03-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedster7

3) No, the right mirror should face the curb in R.

This is included in the auto-dimming mirrors option (order code 430). I can't tell if that's standard or optional in the Netherlands, it's an option in Germany.

Best regards,
south

Speedster7 · 01-03-2012, 03:54 PM

Thanks all.

3 more questions;

1) Are these for sale?

2) Does the 1 exhaust end of a 320d have enough space to fit an oval one?

3) Has anyone got a picture of the grey band in the front window?

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