(F31) Official 3-Series Touring picture thread

R99 · 02-12-2018, 03:38 PM

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Installed lip. Forget I needed adhesive promoter before primer. Some paint flaking off after clear bra.

Looks great! What tyre sizes did you go with?

Hildebeast · 02-12-2018, 07:06 PM

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ok Ive had my springs and wheels on for a while so I'm finally gonna post some pics. car is filthy and pics are not good. Whatevs.

Looks the business and just the stance I’m looking for on my 328xi wagon. I’m on the verge of ordering the ACS springs, but wondering if I should get the Bilstein B8 struts and dampers to go with them. Are you on stock dampers or something different. How’s the ride quality?

tpliquid · 02-12-2018, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by R99

Looks great! What tyre sizes did you go with?

235 and 265

scostu · 02-13-2018, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MSCD

I hear you. I like the black decals - I would prefer no M Performance but that isn't an option!

I just did the black chrome pipes. Not playing with a new exhaust system.

The M Performance sticker is just an additional small sticker that go's over the longer black decal. Just order a set on ebay.

MSCD · 02-13-2018, 07:38 AM

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I hear you. I like the black decals - I would prefer no M Performance but that isn't an option!

I just did the black chrome pipes. Not playing with a new exhaust system.

The M Performance is just an additional small sticker that go's over the longer black decal. Just order a set on ebay.

I got the OEM... I didn't install myself but it looked like it was part of the decal when I picked them up. On the car now. Doesn't bother me enough to change. Just a preference. Cheers!

Barren23 · 02-13-2018, 09:18 AM

Couldn't help but take this picture on a road trip a couple weeks back.

p.s. that isn't a scrape on my bumper, it's just good old midwest road salt.

slicer · 02-14-2018, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hildebeast

Looks the business and just the stance I’m looking for on my 328xi wagon. I’m on the verge of ordering the ACS springs, but wondering if I should get the Bilstein B8 struts and dampers to go with them. Are you on stock dampers or something different. How’s the ride quality?

I have the track package on my car with H&R springs which are lower than the ACS springs. I also installed shorter OE bump stops. I have zero issues with the ride quality and see no need to change struts or dampers. It could be helpful that I have the adaptive suspension. I'm experiencing no excessive bounce, harshness, etc. The car is very smooth. I should also say that I have non-run flat, 18" Michelin PSS on the car. I'm sure I'm gaining some better ride quality as a result of my tires.

To put it in context, my other car is an M3 with Ohlins TTX suspension, sway bars, upgraded monoball bushings, etc. My wagon drives like a Cadillac comparatively.

slicer · 02-14-2018, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarkwgrizwald

ok Ive had my springs and wheels on for a while so I'm finally gonna post some pics. car is filthy and pics are not good. Whatevs.

Car is looking great!

iconoclast · 02-15-2018, 10:12 AM

MSCD · 02-15-2018, 10:22 AM

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Impressive!!

redEYEjedi · 02-19-2018, 02:48 PM

Can't wait to join the F31 club!

Still deciding whether or not to keep my N54 swapped E91..

Has any forum member completed the F31 M3 conversion? I know there's a few in the UK already. I'm planning on building another M3 wagon with the F31 platform.

MSCD · 02-19-2018, 03:01 PM

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Can't wait to join the F31 club!

Still deciding whether or not to keep my N54 swapped E91..

Has any forum member completed the F31 M3 conversion? I know there's a few in the UK already. I'm planning on building another M3 wagon with the F31 platform.

There is this under way - Making F81 M3 http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1444214 I've seen the UK one as well.

scostu · 02-19-2018, 03:05 PM

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Can't wait to join the F31 club!

Still deciding whether or not to keep my N54 swapped E91..

Has any forum member completed the F31 M3 conversion? I know there's a few in the UK already. I'm planning on building another M3 wagon with the F31 platform.

....DO IT!

redEYEjedi · 02-19-2018, 03:06 PM

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There is this under way - Making F81 M3 http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1444214 I've seen the UK one as well.

Ah yes I think I've seen this one. To my knowledge @63np built or is building one and the shop Pit Stop Performance in the UK built one too, though I think it was only a body conversion.

Looks like more people are jumping onto the conversion game much earlier this time around. Very exciting!

scostu · 02-19-2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by redEYEjedi

Ah yes I think I've seen this one. To my knowledge @63np built or is building one and the shop Pit Stop Performance in the UK built one too, though I think it was only a body conversion.

Looks like more people are jumping onto the conversion game much earlier this time around. Very exciting!

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1459437

redEYEjedi · 02-19-2018, 03:27 PM

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http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1459437

There we go, thank you. Yea I recall in a message on IG with @63np that the Pit Stop conversion was body only.

He was the one who inspired me to build the first US E91 M3 conversion back in 2013. Now he's doing it again with the F31. My wallet truly does hate him haha.

MSCD · 02-19-2018, 04:19 PM

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http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1459437

There we go, thank you. Yea I recall in a message on IG with @63np that the Pit Stop conversion was body only.

He was the one who inspired me to build the first US E91 M3 conversion back in 2013. Now he's doing it again with the F31. My wallet truly does hate him haha.

Yeah, both look really nice, shame about the E91!

redEYEjedi · 02-19-2018, 04:34 PM

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Yeah, both look really nice, shame about the E91!

Yes I truly regret selling the M conversion... though I do have the knowledge to build another one. Plus its great that E91's and E90 M3's are much much cheaper.

I still do have my 2nd E91 though its only swapped with the N54. Was planning on going single turbo build with the 2nd wagon. We shall see though.

I may divert those funds to the F31 M3 build instead

MSCD · 02-19-2018, 04:43 PM

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Yeah, both look really nice, shame about the E91!

Yes I truly regret selling the M conversion... though I do have the knowledge to build another one. Plus its great that E91's and E90 M3's are much much cheaper.

I still do have my 2nd E91 though its only swapped with the N54. Was planning on going single turbo build with the 2nd wagon. We shall see though.

I may divert those funds to the F31 M3 build instead

#savethewagons.

I would fo the F31/81. The F31 looks more aggressive in standard form I think, especially from the rear... F81 looks even better

redEYEjedi · 02-19-2018, 07:49 PM

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#savethewagons.

I would fo the F31/81. The F31 looks more aggressive in standard form I think, especially from the rear... F81 looks even better

Yes, especially with the talks of BMW no longer offering the wagon in the future, I'm pretty set on picking up an F31!

Mr. Relaxation · 02-19-2018, 11:41 PM

Mike.F31.MSport · 02-20-2018, 05:03 AM

Some photos from a recent track event. Big thanks and photo credit to Mach V Motorsports and Alex McKenzie!

And a video:

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