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It does look better with the 403's. I asked about an upgrade but my car has just gone through the paint stage. Is it right that it is too late for them to make this minor change even at this late stage? What about a trade in price when the car lands? |
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03-27-2013, 06:06 PM | #100 |
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You won't be able to change if it's gone into build no matter what it is. But I'd have thought the dealer could swap them with a demo car they have for a few quid? Might be worth an ask.
You could always try and swap them with someone who has 19" wheels... they would probably be only too glad to given all the problems listed :-p. Mat
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03-27-2013, 06:24 PM | #101 | |
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Sure the 403M's are more difficult to clean. 19's fit the wheel openings of the F30 better, especially if you have MSport. And as they get dirty, something the Euro pads do quite well, the 403M wheels hide the disgusting brake dust better. Cleaning is not terribly bad if you have the right cleaning brushes http://www.amazon.com/MOTHERS-155700...dp/B001GJ3DZS/ and http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Detail...=pd_sim_auto_1 and the long one of this to get inside the spokes and clean the wheel interior http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Genuine-Fa...dp/B000V3RKEA/ All using good car wash soap after soaking with this cleaner http://www.amazon.com/Sonax-230200-7...dp/B003UT3S6Q/
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That they don't make the 400M in 19"!
No wheel is "easy" to fix if curbed. Wheels are factory painted using powder coating. Repair shops (and I've checked into a bunch of them, including the "big guys" who advertise themselves nationwide) uses powder coating to repair. To powder coat would require the entire wheel be sand blasted and re-powdered. Powder coating a 3D surface takes skill to get right. The wheel OEM's have special equipment to powder and finish wheels properly.
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I was joking ... you won't find anyone looking to part with 403's unless they are buying 405's.
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To be honest I have toyed with the idea. 19s and 90% driving around Sheffield don't really mix. But as already pointed out by NISFAN, the ride isn't going to change that much.
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Oh, and because of this the 400Ms are less easy to kerb.
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I hear 16" wheels are quite good for those who like curbs and with thicker tyres they fit just as well on the F30 :P... lol sorry couldn't resist... but I'm so going to kerb mine today now I've said that. Mat
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Anyway, no need for all of you to get your knickers in a twist just because you have spent extra on an inferior set-up.
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Well it's not an optical illusion that's the point you may be missing. Would it be an optical illusion if the wheels were 14", no it'd be... pants. 330d M sport, with variable suspension, to suit me as a daily drive to my other car... going for 19" wheels is hardly the wrong decision (for me)... But buying a 330d M sport, opting for 18" wheels because it makes the ride better... perhaps the wrong decision... Honda, 330d luxury come to mind? Each to their own... which I respect... I've been laughing not getting angry I know what's right for me, and it's what I'd recommend to others if they wanted a more sporty looking car. Mat
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