[MAXecutive]

What's up everyone, just got my 435i xDrive Gran Coupe the other day. I got every option possible including the M adaptive suspension ... Does that make the car sit higher than the others ... Not sure if I like it or the suspension needs some time to settle in ... The car has 50 miles on the clock.






435i xDrive Gran Coupe
Estoril Blue with Oyster
Brush Aluminum w/ Black High Gloss Accents

M Sport
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assistance Package
Driver Assistance Plus
Dynamic Handling Package
Lighting Package
Premium Package
Technology Package
19" Style 442M Orbit Grey Wheels
M Sport Brakes
Harman Kardon

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by MAXecutive

What's up everyone, just got my 435i xDrive Gran Coupe the other day. I got every option possible including the M adaptive suspension ... Does that make the car sit higher than the others ...

I think something is very wrong, ask your dealer to check to see if the shipping blocks are still in your suspension.

[PCR0303]

Originally Posted by MAXecutive

What's up everyone, just got my 435i xDrive Gran Coupe the other day. I got every option possible including the M adaptive suspension ... Does that make the car sit higher than the others ...

X Drive always sits higher than the standard i. Although that looks pretty high up.

[Aaaaaaaaa]

DHP should lower the suspension. I second making sure the shipping blocks are out.

[MAXecutive]

Originally Posted by pheerix

DHP should lower the suspension. I second making sure the shipping blocks are out.

Does anyone have pictures of what they should look like? I peeked into the rear suspension and I can see the strut rubber bumpstop, no plastic spacer. I cannot see the front all the way to be able to tell if there is anything in there.

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by MAXecutive

Does anyone have pictures of what they should look like? I peeked into the rear suspension and I can see the strut rubber bumpstop, no plastic spacer. I cannot see the front all the way to be able to tell if there is anything in there.

Earlier in this thread you'll see many examples of DHP cars, some XDrive, some RWD.

There are also a few photos of an Alpine White Gran Coupe in the yard with its shipping blocks still on that looks suspiciously like yours (photo above).

I'm telling you, your shipping blocks were mistakenly left on the car. Cruise by BMW after the big storm, they'll remove them for you and apologize.

[MAXecutive]

Originally Posted by joewalton

Earlier in this thread you'll see many examples of DHP cars, some XDrive, some RWD.

There are also a few photos of an Alpine White Gran Coupe in the yard with its shipping blocks still on that looks suspiciously like yours (photo above).

I'm telling you, your shipping blocks were mistakenly left on the car. Cruise by BMW after the big storm, they'll remove them for you and apologize.

Yea I noticed the before and after pictures of that member's car, Canadian GC. He has the exact same engine, drivetrain, suspension, and wheels. I wasn't sure if it just needs to settle in, but springs don't settle more than a 1/4 to 1/2" inch max. I only have 58 miles on it, 30 of those being smooth highway driving.

I wish I could see what the blocks look like. How are they removed? Every car comes with that from the factory???

I should be sitting at this height, same car on the blocks above:

[In AWD We Trust]

Enjoyed today's unusually warm January weather and decided to take advantage of it...

[MAXecutive]

Look what I found on the driver passenger side wheel only ... 2 blocks and screw in the tire at just 58 miles ...

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Your dealer screwed up. Sorry about the screw. Might be repairable.

[DJ Rocc]

Did the ride Feel any different with the blocks off??

How did you find out about this? and where there difference in wheel well space?

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Look at his pics at the top of the page. It's pretty obvious.

[DJ Rocc]

Originally Posted by pheerix

Look at his pics at the top of the page. It's pretty obvious.

How can u tell ride quality by a pic?

[R_C_S_//X3M]

I have been trying to get the proper location to jack up the front and rear center of car to put it on jack stands.

Anyone have a location to place the jack. Need to put the car on jack stands.

Is it the rear point the rear diff or the cross brace location?

Also front of car is covered with a sheet of material so locating the spot is difficult.

[Asmooth0101]

i have the same question. pls let me know if you find the answer. thanks.

[R_C_S_//X3M]

Put the car up on Rhino Ramps today and found the oil drain plug. Just forward of that there is a steel cross member that I am thinking is the front-center jack point. Would love confirmation before giving it a whirl.

Think the rear point is either the diff or the rear cross brace mounting point. Again would love confirmation before boosting it up.

I bought my car off the lot and unfortunately it didn't have M-Sport brakes. I bought G2 caliper paint in Estroil blue and want to paint them up before they get too crappy.

[Squiden]

Finally getting around to posting pics of my 435gc. First mods will be IND painted front and rear reflectors, spacers, and a change-out of the grille (I'm thinking the M4 style grille at the moment).

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by Squiden

Finally getting around to posting pics of my 435gc. First mods will be IND painted front and rear reflectors, spacers, and a change-out of the grille (I'm thinking the M4 style grille at the moment).

Beautiful car, Squiden.

What are spacers?

[Squiden]

Thanks! I'm just talking the wheel spacers to push the wheels out - likely go with the 10mm front / 15mm rear setup.

I need to read up on how to code to take care of some of the announces I have, but that'll have to wait a bit. Otherwise, I absolutely love the car!

[Shahdog]

Hello

[VELGEN WHEELS]

Originally Posted by R_C_S_435i_GC

Still doing some cosmetic mods.

At them moment it has the Performance Grills, 35% tint all around, MPPK and the MPE. Just about at 1000 miles and can start to unleash the engine a little bit.

Running stock wheels for now but have Piano Black Forgestar F14's ready to be mounted as soon as spring hits.

Last pic is the e92 335is I traded on it. Miss the amazing power of the 335is. Hoping this car can rival it once I start to open it up after break in.

Very nice car.

[VELGEN WHEELS]

Originally Posted by joewalton

Beautiful car. Absolutely love the color of the interior