Rah_coon340i (aka FeelinBlessed)'s AWF30 LCI w/MPPSK + 437m Wheels

FeelinBlessed · 10-13-2016, 04:17 PM

Hello all

Just thought I'd share my car by starting a short journal
Any compliments and constructive criticism will be welcome here

I wanted a 335 coupe since its first arrival and it was a car that I've wanted for the longest time. However, not coming from the best of environment it was out of my budget.
Now, being able to buy a 340i with all the options that I wanted is like a dream come true

I hope to enjoy this car for a while until I upgrade to a m3/4

This is the picture that first made me want to get a 340i.

So I pulled the trigger and placed an order 7/12/2016 (2 weeks before my wedding lol)

2017 AW 340i 8sp Auto
M-sport
M-performance front splitter
CF mirrors
CF Spoiler
Black Kidney Grills
Black Dakota Leather w/oyster
Track Package w/Adaptive M Suspension
442m Orbit Gray 19"
Hexagonal w/gloss black trim
MPPSK (PIA) w/CF tips

Order date: 7/12/2016
Act. Prod Date: 7/30/2016
On the ship: 8/8/2016 Prominent Ace (turns out that it was the wrong ship. My car was on Glorious leader)
9/22/2016: "In Transit...."
Port Loc: PHMPOA
Arrived at port: 10/1/2016
Port installation: 10/3/2016
Work order complete: 10/7/2016
Picked up from Shelly BMW: 10/10/2016

Another reason I wanted a 340i!!! MPPSK

As ordered but shown without the front splitters

I purchased a set of used OEM 437m wheels for the car a month before its arrival

I didn't want to pay so much for Nav package that I don't need but I do like the 8.8" screen so I bought a used NBT Screen and will be doing a retrofit this weekend

They probably did it on purpose but they parked my car right next to a brand new fully equipped M2 in AW....
As much as I wanted to pull the trigger I just couldn't justify the 5k markup they wanted

The dealer asked me if I wanted them to detail the car and my answer was a quick NO.. no one touches my car but me

Will be adding AC Schnitzer lowering springs (wanted bilstein coils but did not want to lose EDC), 437m OEM wheels, IND painted reflectors, 8.8" Screen, and coding this weekend.

Thanks for looking!

FeelinBlessed · 10-13-2016, 04:18 PM

Bone Stock!! Sort of....

Installed AC Schnitzer springs and 437M oem m4 wheels one week after picking up the car

My impression of the ACS springs is that it feels more planted and bodyroll has been reduced significantly w/o compromising the Adpative M Suspension.
No harsh ride or bounciness but does feel more stiff. Asked my wife if she can tell any difference in ride quality and she confirmed that it does feel more stiff w/o compromising ride quality.
She said only difference she can tell is that the ride feels stiffer but very close to stock.

As for the 437m Wheels I couldn't be happier. I fitted them with the stock run flats and I love the look.
ACS springs only dropped the car about a finger gap around all corners but the stance is greatly improved due to wider stance from the aggressive offsets of the M4 wheels.
I could definitely go lower if I wanted to but this is the perfect height I want to be as a daily driver

UPDATED PICS: 11/22/2016

FeelinBlessed · 10-13-2016, 04:19 PM

8.8" Screen retrofit + F3x codings

Brighter angel light
Close windows with CA
1-tough windows up while doors open
Fold mirrors with CA, with door lock
Close windows with FOB
Door handle LED on reverse
Remove seatbelt chime
Unlock doors when shutdown
Always remeber AC startup
iDrive M Performance startup screen
Disable iDrive legal disclaimer
HU_NBT > 3000 HMI > DISPLAY_SIZE_RESOLUTION = 8.8_1280X480
HU_NBT > 3001 EXBOX > DISPLAY_VARIANTE = breites_display

goj · 10-13-2016, 04:27 PM

I believe bilstein b16 damptronic are soon to be available for use with 340i LCI. I believe they just released it for the old suspension on the 335

CazuaLLUK · 10-13-2016, 04:42 PM

Very nice!

FeelinBlessed · 10-13-2016, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goj

I believe bilstein b16 damptronic are soon to be available for use with 340i LCI. I believe they just released it for the old suspension on the 335

Yeah but at what cost? lol Plus I still haven't been sold that these will retain the oem adaptive function. Maybe after it's been more proven I'll consider it but for now I have to settle for springs

Quote:

Originally Posted by CazuaLLUK

Very nice!

goj · 10-13-2016, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelinBlessed

Quote:

Originally Posted by goj

I believe bilstein b16 damptronic are soon to be available for use with 340i LCI. I believe they just released it for the old suspension on the 335

Yeah but at what cost? lol Plus I still haven't been sold that these will retain the oem adaptive function. Maybe after it's been more proven I'll consider it but for now I have to settle for springs

Quote:

Originally Posted by CazuaLLUK

Very nice!

Yes they are being released to be linked to the sport/comfort toggle inside. It depends on when they are released. In my opinion, springs just don't cut it because the spring rate doesn't match the dampers

lo_xyooj · 10-13-2016, 06:55 PM

Nice and congrats!!

barzul · 10-14-2016, 08:26 AM

nice car mate ... congratz on the car and the wedding

VELGEN WHEELS · 10-14-2016, 11:38 AM

Beautiful car , Love the carbon tips !

.BMW. · 10-14-2016, 04:31 PM

Looks great!

.BMW. · 10-14-2016, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelinBlessed

I didn't want to pay so much for Nav package that I don't need but I do like the 8.8" screen so I bought a used NBT Screen and will be doing a retrofit this weekend

Interesting idea!

Looking forward to see how the graphics is affected when only the screen is changed (to a wider one with another resolution).

Post some pics when you finished the retrofit.

FeelinBlessed · 10-14-2016, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .BMW.

Interesting idea!

Looking forward to see how the graphics is affected when only the screen is changed (to a wider one with another resolution).

Post some pics when you finished the retrofit.

Will do! But there are others who have done this already with great results

I've done a thorough research before any decision was made for the retrofit

jmg · 10-15-2016, 12:13 AM

Nice ride, congrats! I had a AW 2016 340i M Sport, so I approve of your tastes! As far as the NAV goes, I never use it, but I always get it anyway for resale. It adds very little to the payments.

FeelinBlessed · 10-18-2016, 02:10 PM

Had a couple things done this past weekend

AC Schnitzer
OEM M4 437m Wheels
8.8" NBT Screen Retrofit
F3x Coding
Vinyl Roundels
IND painted Reflectors

ATLBlue · 10-18-2016, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelinBlessed

Had a couple things done this past weekend

AC Schnitzer
OEM M4 437m Wheels
8.8" NBT Screen Retrofit
F3x Coding
Vinyl Roundels
IND painted Reflectors

Need pictures! Congrats on the car and the wedding, but I would be devastated to have to leave the car to go on honeymoon. You got yourself a wife... and a mistress at the same time

FeelinBlessed · 10-18-2016, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATLBlue

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelinBlessed

Had a couple things done this past weekend

AC Schnitzer
OEM M4 437m Wheels
8.8" NBT Screen Retrofit
F3x Coding
Vinyl Roundels
IND painted Reflectors

Need pictures! Congrats on the car and the wedding, but I would be devastated to have to leave the car to go on honeymoon. You got yourself a wife... and a mistress at the same time

Thanks! lol I'm definitely lucky to have them both

jmg · 10-18-2016, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelinBlessed

Had a couple things done this past weekend

Vinyl Roundels

What are those?

FeelinBlessed · 10-18-2016, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmg

What are those?

lol sorry for the confusion
I meant laying vinyl cutouts over the bmw roundels in Porsche Grey

FeelinBlessed · 10-18-2016, 05:15 PM

My 442m wheels will be for sale. I will make a for sale thread for those who might be interested

Feel free to pm me

FeelinBlessed · 10-18-2016, 10:02 PM

Got more stuff in the mail

E36 PWR · 10-19-2016, 01:18 AM

exhaust vids?

10-13-2016, 04:17 PM	#1
FeelinBlessed Lieutenant 227 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 2017 340i AW MPPSK/Track Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW [0.00]	Rah_coon340i (aka FeelinBlessed)'s AWF30 LCI w/MPPSK + 437m Wheels Hello all Just thought I'd share my car by starting a short journal Any compliments and constructive criticism will be welcome here I wanted a 335 coupe since its first arrival and it was a car that I've wanted for the longest time. However, not coming from the best of environment it was out of my budget. Now, being able to buy a 340i with all the options that I wanted is like a dream come true I hope to enjoy this car for a while until I upgrade to a m3/4 This is the picture that first made me want to get a 340i. So I pulled the trigger and placed an order 7/12/2016 (2 weeks before my wedding lol) 2017 AW 340i 8sp Auto M-sport M-performance front splitter CF mirrors CF Spoiler Black Kidney Grills Black Dakota Leather w/oyster Track Package w/Adaptive M Suspension 442m Orbit Gray 19" Hexagonal w/gloss black trim MPPSK (PIA) w/CF tips Order date: 7/12/2016 Act. Prod Date: 7/30/2016 On the ship: 8/8/2016 Prominent Ace (turns out that it was the wrong ship. My car was on Glorious leader) 9/22/2016: "In Transit...." Port Loc: PHMPOA Arrived at port: 10/1/2016 Port installation: 10/3/2016 Work order complete: 10/7/2016 Picked up from Shelly BMW: 10/10/2016 Another reason I wanted a 340i!!! MPPSK As ordered but shown without the front splitters I purchased a set of used OEM 437m wheels for the car a month before its arrival I didn't want to pay so much for Nav package that I don't need but I do like the 8.8" screen so I bought a used NBT Screen and will be doing a retrofit this weekend They probably did it on purpose but they parked my car right next to a brand new fully equipped M2 in AW.... As much as I wanted to pull the trigger I just couldn't justify the 5k markup they wanted The dealer asked me if I wanted them to detail the car and my answer was a quick NO.. no one touches my car but me Will be adding AC Schnitzer lowering springs (wanted bilstein coils but did not want to lose EDC), 437m OEM wheels, IND painted reflectors, 8.8" Screen, and coding this weekend. Thanks for looking! Last edited by FeelinBlessed; 06-14-2017 at 01:21 PM..
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FeelinBlessed Lieutenant 227 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 2017 340i AW MPPSK/Track Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW [0.00]	Bone Stock!! Sort of.... Installed AC Schnitzer springs and 437M oem m4 wheels one week after picking up the car My impression of the ACS springs is that it feels more planted and bodyroll has been reduced significantly w/o compromising the Adpative M Suspension. No harsh ride or bounciness but does feel more stiff. Asked my wife if she can tell any difference in ride quality and she confirmed that it does feel more stiff w/o compromising ride quality. She said only difference she can tell is that the ride feels stiffer but very close to stock. As for the 437m Wheels I couldn't be happier. I fitted them with the stock run flats and I love the look. ACS springs only dropped the car about a finger gap around all corners but the stance is greatly improved due to wider stance from the aggressive offsets of the M4 wheels. I could definitely go lower if I wanted to but this is the perfect height I want to be as a daily driver UPDATED PICS: 11/22/2016 Last edited by FeelinBlessed; 12-06-2016 at 05:34 PM..
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FeelinBlessed Lieutenant 227 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 2017 340i AW MPPSK/Track Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW [0.00]	8.8" NBT retrofit 8.8" Screen retrofit + F3x codings Brighter angel light Close windows with CA 1-tough windows up while doors open Fold mirrors with CA, with door lock Close windows with FOB Door handle LED on reverse Remove seatbelt chime Unlock doors when shutdown Always remeber AC startup iDrive M Performance startup screen Disable iDrive legal disclaimer HU_NBT > 3000 HMI > DISPLAY_SIZE_RESOLUTION = 8.8_1280X480 HU_NBT > 3001 EXBOX > DISPLAY_VARIANTE = breites_display Last edited by FeelinBlessed; 10-25-2016 at 12:20 PM..
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FeelinBlessed Lieutenant 227 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 2017 340i AW MPPSK/Track Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW [0.00]	Had a couple things done this past weekend AC Schnitzer OEM M4 437m Wheels 8.8" NBT Screen Retrofit F3x Coding Vinyl Roundels IND painted Reflectors
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FeelinBlessed Lieutenant 227 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 2017 340i AW MPPSK/Track Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW [0.00]	Got more stuff in the mail Attached Images __________________ ///MPPSK///MP FRONT SPLITTER///MP KIDNEY GRILLS///CF MIRRORS///CF SPOILER///CF TIPS///HUPER OPTIK 20%///NBT///AC SCHNITZER///M4 437M///ZMP///ZTR///iND///
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