(F31) Official 3-Series Touring picture thread

F31norway · 04-06-2023, 04:04 AM

Just got it back from ceramic coating

atbmw3 · 04-08-2023, 03:23 AM

My second BMW

MSCD · 04-08-2023, 12:18 PM

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My second BMW

Congrats!

Bish900 · 04-11-2023, 10:14 AM

WOW so shiny

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Yeah, strange to not check the M Sport box if paying a hefty premium for an individual color. Regardless, it could be an individual color as people do all sorts of things or it could just be a wrap.

It sort of resembles BMWs Pure Blue Individual:

mosscolonies · 04-15-2023, 12:39 PM

Lurking on this forum for a bit...heres a photo of my 2017 F31.

Thinking I need tints....

MSCD · 04-15-2023, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mosscolonies

Lurking on this forum for a bit...heres a photo of my 2017 F31.

Thinking I need tints....

Welcome.I like the tint on my AW wagon.

xxzeroxx · 04-16-2023, 08:06 PM

KW V2 Street Comfort coilovers
15mm H&R Spacers and lug bolts
M Performance BBK and StopTech SS lines
Thule Aeroblades and bike racks
More mods to come during spring and summer

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yyzwagon · 04-16-2023, 09:34 PM

Absolutely in love with the ferric grey 437ms.

jmanB45 · 04-18-2023, 02:29 PM

Looking great! I'm installing the same coilovers next month. How much did you lower it, and what did you send the rebound damping at?

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KW V2 Street Comfort coilovers
15mm H&R Spacers and lug bolts
M Performance BBK and StopTech SS lines
Thule Aeroblades and bike racks
More mods to come during spring and summer

xxzeroxx · 04-18-2023, 03:39 PM

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Looking great! I'm installing the same coilovers next month. How much did you lower it, and what did you send the rebound damping at?

It amounted to about 1 finger gap all around or 35cm from the center of the wheel hub to the fender.

i set dampening to 10 clicks all around which is exactly middle setting. Coming from stock, it definitely feels tighter and sporty. Very tolerable for daily driving. I may even dial it back to softer to sell it to my wife better. lol

Inglewood · 04-26-2023, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by xxzeroxx

KW V2 Street Comfort coilovers
15mm H&R Spacers and lug bolts
M Performance BBK and StopTech SS lines
Thule Aeroblades and bike racks
More mods to come during spring and summer

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How do KW street comfort ride? Just curious - I know their 'max' lowering height was less than the other KW options...probably perfect for these f31.

Sam! · 04-26-2023, 09:34 AM

Picked up new roof box on a rainy day

Dagstar · 04-26-2023, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Inglewood

How do KW street comfort ride? Just curious - I know their 'max' lowering height was less than the other KW options...probably perfect for these f31.

The car is much more compliant. I'm at 9 of 16 rebound adjustment, which if I remember correctly is the manual's recommended starting point. Roads aren't the greatest in some areas around me and I definitely feel the hit of potted pavement with 40 series tires, a bit less with my 45 series winter setup.

MSCD · 04-26-2023, 01:26 PM

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Picked up new roof box on a rainy day

Look good, did you have to adjust the lift on the tailgate?

MSCD · 04-26-2023, 01:27 PM

This app is crazy. Keeps attaching random photos to replies!

Sam! · 04-26-2023, 01:56 PM

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Look good, did you have to adjust the lift on the tailgate?

No, it's more about adjusting the box and the bar position. It was raining when I picked it up, so didn't want to be spending time making adjustments. Messed with it when I got back in the garage so that it clears when the hatch or the glass opens.

xxzeroxx · 04-26-2023, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Inglewood

How do KW street comfort ride? Just curious - I know their 'max' lowering height was less than the other KW options...probably perfect for these f31.

They ride is much more composed. I am on the middle dampening setting and finger gap all around and the car steering just feels tight in a positive way. I noticed that I picked up more engine noise as well - which I don't mind. It is quite engaging and fun to drive.

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The car is much more compliant. I'm at 9 of 16 rebound adjustment, which if I remember correctly is the manual's recommended starting point. Roads aren't the greatest in some areas around me and I definitely feel the hit of potted pavement with 40 series tires, a bit less with my 45 series winter setup.

I have stock tires 225/45/18 right now but will upgrade to 255/40/18. I can't wait to see the difference in performance. From what I measured, it was 20 clicks from soft to stiff. I set mine at 10.

xxzeroxx · 04-26-2023, 05:30 PM

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Picked up new roof box on a rainy day

Love the BBS REs. I just recently refinished an 18x9 +45 set, but sadly the front 370mm MPBBK is too big to fit. The stock 340mm MSBBK will work though. Here’s a pic of the fitment in the rear.

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Sam! · 04-27-2023, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by xxzeroxx

Love the BBS REs. I just recently refinished an 18x9 +45 set, but sadly the front 370mm MPBBK is too big to fit. The stock 340mm MSBBK will work though. Here’s a pic of the fitment in the rear.

Interesting...is it a matter of using spacers, or is the caliper hitting the barrel? I run 18" BBS SR in the winter without issue. I'm actually looking to go 18" for summers as well.

xxzeroxx · 04-27-2023, 07:59 AM

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Interesting...is it a matter of using spacers, or is the caliper hitting the barrel? I run 18" BBS SR in the winter without issue. I'm actually looking to go 18" for summers as well.

It’s the MPBBK front caliper hitting the barrel. The 18” BBS RE848s have a inner tapered barrel that is just a few mm short to clear the massive caliper. If you have a MSBBK, it would fit no problem. I ended up sourcing a pair of MSBBK, but I am ditching the whole set up all together. The wheels and front brakes will be for sale.

Sam! · 04-27-2023, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by xxzeroxx

It’s the MPBBK front caliper hitting the barrel. The 18” BBS RE848s have a inner tapered barrel that is just a few mm short to clear the massive caliper. If you have a MSBBK, it would fit no problem. I ended up sourcing a pair of MSBBK, but I am ditching the whole set up all together. The wheels and front brakes will be for sale.

Ahh, that's a bummer. I'm looking to get a set of Regamasters for my next set and I have a feeling it's the same scenario where the inner barrel has a pretty aggressive step. I'm reaching out to a few places to see if I can do a test fit before committing.

Kalya · 04-30-2023, 05:58 AM

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