New Member with a F30 AH3 M-Sport

Infamous039 · 02-20-2019, 12:29 PM

Was up everyone, I have owned a few BMW's in the past, went over to VW(smh) for 4yrs and now im back with a 2013 AH3 M-Sport in Alpine White. I added some additional mods which I will list below. Car was built with black stripes, but im in the process of having them removed. Just wanted to drop in and say hello to all the awesome members who provide so much knowledge to this forum/community.

Mods: Front Lip, Rear Diffuser, Rear trunk lip, 8000k bulbs, vinyl side skirts, and some coding.

Pica of my car below:

328iX · 02-20-2019, 12:35 PM

Welcome, the black stripes is a factory add-on?

Infamous039 · 02-20-2019, 12:36 PM

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Welcome, the black stripes is a factory add-on?

Yes the stripes are factory add-on. Not my flavor tho looks to ricey for me.

Alee92 · 02-20-2019, 12:38 PM

Niceeeee, welcome! I just ordered that lip myself, hopefully going to install it next week if the weather clears up!

Infamous039 · 02-20-2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alee92

Niceeeee, welcome! I just ordered that lip myself, hopefully going to install it next week if the weather clears up!

Thanks, yea the lip is such a nice touch for these cars. Make sure you post a pic once you install yours

328iX · 02-20-2019, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Infamous039

Yes the stripes are factory add-on. Not my flavor tho looks to ricey for me.

Agreed, looks better removed.

IK6SPEED · 02-20-2019, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Infamous039

Was up everyone, I have owned a few BMW's in the past, went over to VW(smh) for 4yrs and now im back with a 2013 AH3 M-Sport in Alpine White. I added some additional mods which I will list below. Car was built with black stripes, but im in the process of having them removed. Just wanted to drop in and say hello to all the awesome members who provide so much knowledge to this forum/community.

Mods: Front Lip, Rear Diffuser, Rear trunk lip, 8000k bulbs, vinyl side skirts, and some coding.

Pica of my car below:

Black stripe was not factory option. Perhaps dealer added....or first owner.

Also, 8000K bulbs defeat the purpose as they are far too blue for human vision.

cfm56d7b · 02-20-2019, 08:10 PM

Very nice car, especially 403M wheels. Although these wheels weigh close to 30 lbs, they certainly look good.

Infamous039 · 02-21-2019, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Infamous039

Was up everyone, I have owned a few BMW's in the past, went over to VW(smh) for 4yrs and now im back with a 2013 AH3 M-Sport in Alpine White. I added some additional mods which I will list below. Car was built with black stripes, but im in the process of having them removed. Just wanted to drop in and say hello to all the awesome members who provide so much knowledge to this forum/community.

Mods: Front Lip, Rear Diffuser, Rear trunk lip, 8000k bulbs, vinyl side skirts, and some coding.

Pica of my car below:

Black stripe was not factory option. Perhaps dealer added....or first owner.

Also, 8000K bulbs defeat the purpose as they are far too blue for human vision.

Oh ok could have been dealer who added the stripes, either way that look is not for me so it's gotta go.

I like the 8k bulbs not to heavy on the blue just a nice tint and still bright.

Alee92 · 02-25-2019, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Infamous039

Thanks, yea the lip is such a nice touch for these cars. Make sure you post a pic once you install yours

Front lip installed today, love it

Infamous039 · 02-25-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Alee92

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Originally Posted by Infamous039

Thanks, yea the lip is such a nice touch for these cars. Make sure you post a pic once you install yours

Front lip installed today, love it

Wow bro car looks great. Good taste in wheels also, I just had the same wheels installed on my car this past weekend.

T5viggen · 02-25-2019, 05:38 PM

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Front lip installed today, love it

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Originally Posted by Infamous039

Wow bro car looks great. Good taste in wheels also, I just had the same wheels installed on my car this past weekend.

Love those wheels, was a selling point for me on mine. I have the 20" version as well. I'll pic whore cause the car is still new to me. Thoughts on spacers for the rear on these? Thinking about getting a set to flush it out a little, maybe 5/7.5mm?

chhappy7 · 02-25-2019, 05:40 PM

I always wondered about the Active Hybrid 3's. They seem to be one of those unicorn models where I rarely see any on the road.

mike@x-ph.com · 02-25-2019, 08:05 PM

Welcome

Infamous039 · 02-25-2019, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Alee92

Front lip installed today, love it

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Originally Posted by Infamous039

Wow bro car looks great. Good taste in wheels also, I just had the same wheels installed on my car this past weekend.

Love those wheels, was a selling point for me on mine. I have the 20" version as well. I'll pic whore cause the car is still new to me. Thoughts on spacers for the rear on these? Thinking about getting a set to flush it out a little, maybe 5/7.5mm?

Looks great. I ended going 235/35/20 fronts & 255/35/20 on the rear and is rides smooth. I think spacers would make the stance even nicer.

Beek · 02-26-2019, 09:03 AM

Great looking ride, especially with the stripe gone. Congrats!

IK6SPEED · 02-26-2019, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chhappy7

I always wondered about the Active Hybrid 3's. They seem to be one of those unicorn models where I rarely see any on the road.

With only 1480 sold in North America and a number already totaled, if you actually see one on the road (you state rarely and that’s indicates multiple sightings, which I doubt) it’s one of the rarest BMW sightings you’ll come across.

I’ve seen more exotics than other AH3 and people are always asking me about mine as they have never heard of one.

Infamous039 · 03-01-2019, 03:33 PM

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With only 1480 sold in North America and a number already totaled, if you actually see one on the road (you state rarely and that’s indicates multiple sightings, which I doubt) it’s one of the rarest BMW sightings you’ll come across.

I’ve seen more exotics than other AH3 and people are always asking me about mine as they have never heard of one.

Very true statement, I didn't even know about them until I started doing some research on F30 models. Once I learned a little bit about them I was convinced that it would be me next car, hopefully it makes my smile for years to come.

Larry77 · 03-01-2019, 05:40 PM

Welcome to the AH3 club, I love the start-stop feel of these so much better than the "regular" 335i. I'm also glad you are losing the stripes, definitely not the right car for that. Personally, I've kept mine stock engine wise but did add Eibach pro springs and M-Perf brakes. I deleted the badges on the pillars and added a spoiler as well. Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your mods...

D Griff · 03-01-2019, 08:21 PM

Nice, I just picked up an F30 as well, Estoril Blue for me! Looking good, although I'm in agreement that the stripes have got to go.

Infamous039 · 03-04-2019, 06:05 PM

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Welcome to the AH3 club, I love the start-stop feel of these so much better than the "regular" 335i. I'm also glad you are losing the stripes, definitely not the right car for that. Personally, I've kept mine stock engine wise but did add Eibach pro springs and M-Perf brakes. I deleted the badges on the pillars and added a spoiler as well. Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your mods...

Your car looks very nice and thanks for dropping by

Bnks · 03-05-2019, 08:16 PM

Welcome to the club! Looking real good. Definitely looks better without the strip.

02-20-2019, 12:29 PM	#1
Infamous039 Second Lieutenant 148 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 Xdrive35i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Was up everyone, I have owned a few BMW's in the past, went over to VW(smh) for 4yrs and now im back with a 2013 AH3 M-Sport in Alpine White. I added some additional mods which I will list below. Car was built with black stripes, but im in the process of having them removed. Just wanted to drop in and say hello to all the awesome members who provide so much knowledge to this forum/community. Mods: Front Lip, Rear Diffuser, Rear trunk lip, 8000k bulbs, vinyl side skirts, and some coding. Pica of my car below: Attached Images __________________ BMW F06 M6 GC (Fun Ride) BMW F15 M-Sport 35iXDrive (Family Ride) BMW F48 X1 (Wife's Ride) 96 Camry (Daily Ride)
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Alee92 Private 21 Rep 60 Posts Drives: Black f30 335i Sportline Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i [0.00]	Niceeeee, welcome! I just ordered that lip myself, hopefully going to install it next week if the weather clears up!
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chhappy7 Major 519 Rep 1,171 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Hanover, NH iTrader: (0)	I always wondered about the Active Hybrid 3's. They seem to be one of those unicorn models where I rarely see any on the road. __________________ 2020 X3 M40i 2015 328i - Sold @ 104,000 miles
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Beek Major 707 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: Most folks crazy. Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: The Twin Cities iTrader: (0)	Great looking ride, especially with the stripe gone. Congrats! __________________ '16 340xi Mineral Grey/Black Leather, MPSS on 18" 398 Orbit Grey wheels, ZF 8HP50, MPPSK+CF Tips, ZTR, ZMP, ZTP, ZCW, ZDA, ZDB, Black Kidney Grilles. '09 Outback for a beater and grocery getter.
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Larry77 Private First Class 85 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Comp "Ultimate Pkg" Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Tacoma, WA iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the AH3 club, I love the start-stop feel of these so much better than the "regular" 335i. I'm also glad you are losing the stripes, definitely not the right car for that. Personally, I've kept mine stock engine wise but did add Eibach pro springs and M-Perf brakes. I deleted the badges on the pillars and added a spoiler as well. Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your mods... Attached Images
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D Griff Enlisted Member 15 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2014 328i, 2003 Corvette Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Nice, I just picked up an F30 as well, Estoril Blue for me! Looking good, although I'm in agreement that the stripes have got to go. __________________ 2014 328i M Sport Estoril Blue Six Speed - Daily 2003 Corvette 50 AE Six Speed - Track/Fun
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