[visionaut]

Thankful, and looking forward...

Today I renewed my ConnectDrive, since my 435's anniversary is due to hit shortly. I'm also off my CPO coverage that same date.

So I've been thinking it was perfect timing to take the next step... and the final piece of my TOON puzzle arrived today too. ;P. (a CTS CP & ATM FMIC have been waiting on this).

I might have to wait for warmer weather to do the HW install. But I'll activate & log my current stock-tune for a bit, and maybe trial some tamer Stage 1 octane maps before then.

This should be fun...

[Bnks]

Finally tinted the windshield. Wish I would've done it sooner

[im_an_alien]

Originally Posted by Bnks

Finally tinted the windshield. Wish I would've done it sooner

Nice car. I have always wished my car was MG, it was the one thing I had to compromise on, but everything else was just what I wanted so I went with it. I have even contemplated wrapping the whole dang car...

[louiebeem]

Flashed stage 1 bm3 today! Made a huge difference in power and can't wait til my DP comes in and I flash stage 2

[Silverlining_m2]

I went for a great drive through some winding roads for a couple hours and messed around with my new dragy in some less populated areas. 4.4sec 0-60 and 12.56sec 1/4 mile are my fastest times so far. Need better tires I think. But these were respectable times considering what my highs are.

[LongRuf]

Changed the interior cabin air filter. A friendly reminder to change out yours every year or 12,000 miles.

Clearly the previous owner had not.

[BMWApp]

I bought my new to me 2015 435i today. It's got very low miles with lots of M Performance goodies. I'm looking forward to owning this one for a long time.

[J555]

Wasn't really looking to upsize to 20", but simply couldn't refuse the offer of these pretty rare Breytons... The 3rd set of wheels bought within the last 12 months

[AudiEaterF30]

Originally Posted by J555

Wasn't really looking to upsize to 20", but simply couldn't refuse the offer of these pretty rare Breytons... The 3rd set of wheels bought within the last 12 months

loving the wheels man what model are they?

[AudiEaterF30]

Originally Posted by Bnks

Finally tinted the windshield. Wish I would've done it sooner

what percentage did u go with? and is it ceramic or what kind of film is it? nice looking ride

[J555]

Originally Posted by AudiEaterF30

loving the wheels man what model are they?

Thanks, they are Breyton Spirit II in Matt Gun: http://breyton.com/wheels/spirit-ii?color=matt-gun

[pdxdbo]

Performed my first oil change on the N26 today. I went with 5 liters of LiquiMoly Molygen and a Mann filter from the good folks over at FCP Euro. Having spent years dicking around with oil filters underneath various vehicles I've owned, I'm a big fan of the top mount filter assembly.

[badbread]

Well not today but a couple days ago...

Changed out my thermostat on my F30 N55 335i. It sucked, a lot. That damn coolant return line cracked and after that I got a check engine light... "Thermostat stuck open"

It was definitely one of those "should I have a professional do this" type of projects but I powered through it and got it done with no issues so far. Tried following ISTA as much as I could but it was lacking in details. Ended up pulling out the fan cowl and dropping the intercooler to get more space...



Full DIY on my blog if anyone is interested.

[ort895]

Originally Posted by Sigge

Hey,

First post here, been a lurker for quite some time. Brought this baby home today!

420d xDrive M-performance 2016 with only 24k miles on the meter.

Already planning my first mods!

Sorry for the lowres pictures, got them of the dealer website

I have never seen those seats before, they look awesome.

[BWbimmer]

Originally Posted by ort895

I have never seen those seats before, they look awesome.

I think they are called "Cloth Hexagon/Alcantara/anthracite"

[haagm58]

Originally Posted by BWbimmer

I think they are called "Cloth Hexagon/Alcantara/anthracite"

I believe they are not available in the US, anyone correct me if I'm wrong.

[J555]

Originally Posted by haagm58

I believe they are not available in the US, anyone correct me if I'm wrong.

Yes and usually comes as standard with the M Sport package in Europe. That's also valid for a variety of other models including several generations of 5-er.

[haagm58]

Originally Posted by J555

Yes and usually comes as standard with the M Sport package in Europe. That's also valid for a variety of other models including several generations of 5-er.

Thank you! Is this interior more or less costly than leather?

[J555]

Originally Posted by haagm58

Thank you! Is this interior more or less costly than leather?

Well, in my country (and many others) it comes only in M Sport as a standard upholstery (no extra cost). This means both the BMW charges extra for leather in M Sport, and you cannot get the fabric/alcantara interior for other lines (at any cost).

However, it can vary from country to country. For instance, even the G30 M550iX comes with fabric/alcantara as a standard in Central/East Europe, but the standard for the UK seems to be leather. Recently BMW (and other brands) quickly moves to syntetic leather in Europe, thus some models/lines come with Sensatec as standard.

[Sigge]

Originally Posted by ort895

I have never seen those seats before, they look awesome.

Not only do they look awesome, they feel awesome aswell. Thoose seats are more comfy than my bed

Originally Posted by BWbimmer

I think they are called "Cloth Hexagon/Alcantara/anthracite"

Thats correct!

[Sigge]

Originally Posted by J555

Well, in my country (and many others) it comes only in M Sport as a standard upholstery (no extra cost). This means both the BMW charges extra for leather in M Sport, and you cannot get the fabric/alcantara interior for other lines (at any cost).

However, it can vary from country to country. For instance, even the G30 M550iX comes with fabric/alcantara as a standard in Central/East Europe, but the standard for the UK seems to be leather. Recently BMW (and other brands) quickly moves to syntetic leather in Europe, thus some models/lines come with Sensatec as standard.

Same here, the alcantara seats is standard with the M sport package, if you want leather you gotta pay extra. Me personally would never choose leather over the alcantara seats

[J555]

Originally Posted by Sigge

Same here, the alcantara seats is standard with the M sport package, if you want leather you gotta pay extra. Me personally would never choose leather over the alcantara seats

Agree, not ventilated leather seats is a mistake I am not gonna repeat. Even in that super nice coral red.

Btw, absolutely no maintenance of these seats needed within the last 12 months. The black Alcantara M Performance parts are much worse, but still okay.