08-19-2021, 09:49 AM | #24 |
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Great looking car
One suggestion: I would swap the stock base shifter for the 2TB Sport Auto Version. I recently did this and love the way it looks and feels. You can find them pretty cheap if you buy used on ebay or visit your local wrecking yard. Not sure if it's different on the 330e because of the edrive button, but on all other versions there's no coding or modification needed, It's plug and play. |
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Currently collecting parts for the air install Had my 4 gallon tank cerakoted satin black 3/8" bulkhead fittings (which were way larger than I thought when looking at pics, I'm used to 1/4" airline though) BAGS by OCD turned up but I was a little confused that I've been sent the older top mounts instead of the LCI 5 stud but I've been assured that the older one is compatible. Any F30 suspension gurus able to confirm ? |
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08-27-2021, 03:03 AM | #30 |
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Thanks to @AndrewC1989 peer pressure I eventually found a used gearshifter on eBay which should arrive next week. From the looks of it then I'm going to have to give it a proper clean up but only £35 delivered so can't complain. Let's hope it's as plug and play as I think it is
Whilst I'm pulling up all the trim I'll run the data cable for my Airlift controller up to the cup holder area in preparation for mounting it around that area for ease of use. Last edited by _baz; 09-23-2021 at 05:12 AM.. |
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Gave it a clean up and turned out pretty decent, some scratches on the gear selector insert so ordered a replacement part from good old AliExpress. Couldn't find any local sellers with the part without an M logo on it and there are already too many unnecessary M badges all over the car as standard I didn't need to add any more. |
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08-31-2021, 02:42 PM | #34 |
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Doing some test fitting and mocking up the best way to fit the air tank in the boot. I think right here is going to be the best way to keep most of the practicality and space to carry luggage and parts of my drum kits, furniture and all the other random stuff I need to throw back there.
I know, should have got a Touring, maybe I'll find a 340i wagon to upgrade to next time around Excuse the mess back there |
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https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...gaAvBkEALw_wcB The ebay/ali stuff is obviously much cheaper, however I noticed that the little windows showing what gear you are in aren't tinted like the OEM version. Might not bother some folks but I didn't like it. I went OEM for that reason. Ebay left, OEM right: I feel you. My car is US spec and a base model, so I didn't get the M fender badges on the exterior of the car or anywhere else. The only M badge on my car is on the M sport steering wheel I retrofitted. I figured one more on the shift knob wouldn't hurt, especially since I've tuned the car and coded the transmission. Last edited by AndrewC1989; 09-14-2021 at 10:06 AM.. |
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Regarding the M badges. Mine had a total of 13 M badges from factory last time I counted I know I can't afford an F80 but stop reminding me BMW ! I did see that someone painted the aluminium part black on one of these. Now that's something that would look good but I'm not sure how it all disassembles and I'm not that great at masking (or painting for that matter) so I may just leave as is. |
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Disassembly of the shift knob is fairly easy. Heat up the gear selector sticker with a hair dryer or heat gun and pry it off from the bottom left corner. It's important though that you don't use any sharp or metal objects to do this as it can cause damage to the silver trim. A sturdy plastic trim removal tool is best. Once it's off you'll have access to a screw that will allow you to remove the silver trim and parking button. If you don't want to risk painting the trim you could always try wrapping it in film so it's easily reversible if you don't like it: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1618265 Or if you want to get really fancy you could buy the OEM ceramic trim: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1472362
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Thanks for the info, that gloss black looks really good. I tried wrapping my Mini JCW headlight trims before and it sent me insane, ended up ripping it all off after a week as it looked so bad. I think I'll pull out the old shifter and make sure this one fits and functions correctly before diving too deep into it. |
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09-03-2021, 05:16 PM | #39 |
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The new shifter fits and works properly, but for some reason when putting on the trim, felt like a much tighter fit. There is no lifting anywhere or wires getting squished. Could be because of the leather instead of just the plastic. Also installed Ceramic iDrive controller! Can’t wait to see your upgrades!
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Ceramic idrive dial looks dope My current upgrade is a steering rack under warranty from BMW. Courtesy car is a fully loaded G21 320i and I'm going to feel like such a peasant when I get my F30 back 😂 Love what they have done with the digital display (shame they have wiped it and left marks all over it, but that's BMW dealership valeters for you) |
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So the dealer still has the car as they were having trouble updating the Sat Nav. I forgot to program the idrive back to standard after loading Apple Car Play and adding a few BimmerCode tweaks on there.
Not sure why they wanted to mess with the idrive after fitting the rack but I'll see what they say when they decide that it's done. Hopefully I can just recode, and they won't complain that I've messed with it and all will be fine. 🤞🏼 |
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