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the grey is nice
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02-15-2013, 10:49 PM | #24 | |
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Word of caution: I would encourage those that don't like a stiff ride or that live in areas with bad roads to think twice about the M suspension. Especially with low-profile tires. |
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02-16-2013, 03:35 PM | #25 |
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'13 335i Mineral Grey M-Sport + M Performance Parts
OK - here are pictures with M Performance parts installed:
For those that are curious about the ride height of the M-Sport vs M Performance suspension with 19" 403M and Goodyear Eagles F1: M-Sport - front sits at just under 27" and rear sits at 26-5/8". You can see measurements here: http://www.f30post.com/forums/album.php?albumid=8119 M Performance - front sits at 26-1/2" and rear sits at 26-1/8". You can see measurements here: http://www.f30post.com/forums/album.php?albumid=8240 I also need to post before and after videos of exhaust. Will try to get that posted tomorrow. Time to go break in that suspension. Enjoy!! |
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02-16-2013, 04:02 PM | #26 | |
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Sucks cause I guess the only other option right now is prob h&r sports, but I'm nervous those will bounce or damage oem dampers over time.
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02-16-2013, 07:33 PM | #27 |
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WOW! Looks amazing! Didn't realize the slight drop would make it look that much more aggressive vs stock (That M performance front lip helps too!). I think I might just shell out the dough for the M Performance suspension instead of getting lowering springs when my car comes next week. How much did everything run you? Noticed you were in the bay area too! Thanks for such an informative post!
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02-16-2013, 07:55 PM | #28 |
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Looking very nice
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02-17-2013, 01:18 AM | #29 | |
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02-17-2013, 01:41 AM | #30 | |
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On a related note - I was originally going to take the car to Dinan until I learned that their relationship with BMW has fallen apart and BMW no longer CPOs Dinan cars. If BMW is going to push their own performance parts, they need to do a better job at getting their dealers educated on what they are and how to order/install them. Believe it or not, I had to hand hold the parts department on what part numbers I needed (the posts here definitely helped guide me). Then, the shop took a week to complete what should have been done in 11 hours. They had originally told me they would only need the car for 2 days. Glad to have the car back. |
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02-17-2013, 03:19 AM | #31 |
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Wow, that looks great. Gives the car a nice aggressive rake IMO. Something that is lacking with most after market spring/coilover setups. Rear always looks too dumped.
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02-17-2013, 05:56 AM | #32 |
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Your car is perfect and one of my favorite on this site (after my car hihi ). I want to add almost the same parts to my car, also can't wait for summer to put the summer tyres on . Did you polish and wax your car yourself and if so what products did you use?
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02-17-2013, 10:05 AM | #34 |
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Car looks stunning!
10mm lower and the height would have been perfect, but still much better than before. Spacers or more aggressive aftermarket wheels would be the icing on the cake. |
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02-17-2013, 12:47 PM | #36 |
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we're almost twins :-) Nice job on getting it all done...that labor is crazy in SF, I paid about in the $3's out here (but our rate is $135 an hour)...
What you did was correct, always force them to price match online, they hate it, but they eventually do it. I am waiting to pick her up with the M Performance Spoiler, so we'll be extreme line twins (I'll be the MG Base with M Performance goodies and you'll be the MG M Sport line with M Performance Goodies!)
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02-17-2013, 04:59 PM | #38 |
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M Performance Exhaust vs Stock
Thanks for all the compliments. I am really happy with how the car has turned out.
As promised, here are videos of stock vs M Performance exhaust: Stock M Performance Edit: sorry - can't seem to get embedded YouTube to work. Tried the U2B tag and embedded link from Youtube and neither worked. Any idea how to get it to work? Last edited by MadZarBMR; 02-17-2013 at 05:26 PM.. |
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Actually, it's been over a month since I waxed the car. Plan on giving it the full treatment after I get it back next week from getting the clear bra installed. I normally use Mothers 5701 or 5750 Carnuaba wax depending on if the car needs a full polish or not. 5701 is a combo polish/wax whereas 5750 is Step 3 of the Mothers 3 step system - Polish, Micro-Polish Glaze and Wax. |
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Your car looks perfect ! Are you going to add the performance side stickers or not ? Would finish the look I think ? Perfect balance between stock look and sporty look ! Really love your car.
For the performance suspension does it feel more harsh than e90 m sport ? I tried the f30 m sport on 19" and thought it was way too soft for a m sport model... My e90 m sport on 18" feels stiffer than the f30 m sport on 19"... Really didn't like the softness of the f30 when I tried it.. Doesn't feel like a sport sedan at all. Anyway congrats ! More photos please !!!!! |
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I've always likened it to 20% LESS stiff than the current generation M3. Is that what you're feeling? Once it settles in, it'll soften a little (I noticed). It's like the springs needed a few hundred miles to settle.
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Also, test drove 2007 E90 M Sport a couple of times and want to say that it came close to the feel of the E46 I was used to, but can definitely agree that the stock F30 M Sport suspension is too soft which is why I decided to go for M Performance. No plans on adding M Performance stickers. I like the understated look that makes people say "wait, is that...?". Once I get the clear bra and the weather gets a little better, I plan on scouting some better places for a proper photo shoot. |
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What rubber do you have on your 18"? << not trying to be nasty. Just curious if run flats are playing a role here or if it is just the low-profiles. |
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02-17-2013, 07:28 PM | #44 |
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Do you know how low the performance suspension sits compared to the m adaptive suspension ? On the lower settings which one is lower ? Comfort wise any difference?
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