340i and 440i Owners Thread (UK Members)

MY340i · 09-30-2020, 09:29 AM

Whilst making up a small percentage of 3 and 4 series sold, there's a fairly good presence of us on here. Thought it would be worth making a thread for all the B58 variants out there.

Pics and modifications/plans list most welcome!

we all know mineral grey is the fastest colour

blueislander · 09-30-2020, 09:38 AM

My lovely 440i. Half debating selling it, mainly want to keep it. Love how it looks.

B58_Touring · 09-30-2020, 09:40 AM

lovely colour combo there, thats a keeper

Olly_P · 09-30-2020, 10:04 AM

Good idea for a thread. Here's my 440i GC, only owned for a few moths but loving it so far.

Few mods to date, ACS springs, 10/12mm spacers, black grills etc, sure there will be more to follow. I've got a little build thread HERE.

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Originally Posted by Barsj111

we all know mineral grey is the fastest colour

Lies, Estoril blue is clearly the fastest colour

Alscoob · 09-30-2020, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Olly_P

Lies, we all know Estoril blue is the fastest colour!

....and black is the cleanest

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B58_Touring · 09-30-2020, 10:29 AM

My 340i touring, been enjoying it for the last 2 and a half years. Put 33k on it and its definitely the best car I've had. It'll be staying with me for the foreseeable. It's taken me 30 odd thousand miles to try an eco run in it but in the last month I've done 3 seperate long distance journeys and achieved over 40mpg on each, thats with the mppsk installed, proving what a great all rounder the b58 is.

A build thread can be found here:
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1456818

RoryD · 09-30-2020, 10:30 AM

Mineral grey 340i - love it!

Cheers
Rory

2CRO4TV · 09-30-2020, 10:52 AM

And grey black is the sexiest colour.

Londoner · 09-30-2020, 11:05 AM

Great idea! They are so rare out in the wild but quite a few of us here.

Pics include very dirty at a track day and the monster that is the MPPSK. Even the width of the tailpipes makes me chuckle - like an old school muscle car. Suits the boxy F3X image so well.

Mods - on a 66 plate so she's still in the extended warranty period, so am hunting out the good BMW deals. Unlike BMWUSA, there do seem to be some bargains to be had if you can be bothered to check and can wait a bit.

As well as the MPPSK I've got a genuine MP rear diffuser (to be fitted, the LCI on our B58s makes this more tricky) just can't decide whether to paint or not. Some do and some don't.

Also have the MP pedals, which I love to be honest and they really do make a difference - the brake pedal metal has tiny rubber studs which surprisingly makes it more grippy than the standard rubber offering and the foot rest plate is so sturdy.

Also looking at the LSD in the next couple of months (will post a review). Got a quote from BMW Enfield - 2.2k. I tried to haggle but the chap kindly advised me to wait for black friday in Dec and get 10% off.

Future mods in 2021 will be MP suspension - 1.1k for springs *and* dampers actually isn't bad and the more subtle/conservative 10mm drop is actually the recommended. Anyone had the kit fitted?

MP brakes - like the look of the MP discs, although may pass on the yellow calipers. Anyone got any experience with them?

And will ditch the run flats for some PS4S. As awful a ride as they are, they are soo hard wearing. 20k miles (including a track day) and at 5mm.

Also worth mentioning fuel. IIRC The MPPSK manual suggests Ron 98/99 and BMW recommend Shell so I personally feel the V power is worth it. Slightly better MPG for me and arguably a few extra BHP.

And that will be it for me! Will probably keep the car for 4-5 years as it's not leased. Although the lure of the G20 M340i might get too tempting argh...

Londoner · 09-30-2020, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

And grey black is the sexiest colour.

Agreed lol!

And check you out with those discs and wheels! Tell us about them!

Am sorely tempted to grab some M4 wheels...

M33DLO · 09-30-2020, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Londoner

Agreed lol!

And check you out with those discs and wheels! Tell us about them!

Am sorely tempted to grab some M4 wheels...

Arnt those usual discs, just rusty from a good old wash ?

Londoner · 09-30-2020, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RoryD

Mineral grey 340i - love it!

Cheers
Rory

So jealous of that seat colour! Waited so long to find the mineral grey/cream colour combo but couldn't and got a deal with BMW Leeds that I couldn't refuse, so stuck with red!

Londoner · 09-30-2020, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

And grey black is the sexiest colour.

And you got the Cream Merino leather!

I swear I followed your car from auction to dealers but they wouldn't give me the deal I wanted (what I thought it was worth) and it's such a fabulous spec!

M33DLO · 09-30-2020, 11:33 AM

Londoner · 09-30-2020, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medslow

Arnt those usual discs, just rusty from a good old wash ?

Mwahahaha surely not that yellow?!

2CRO4TV · 09-30-2020, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medslow

Quote:

Originally Posted by Londoner

Agreed lol!

And check you out with those discs and wheels! Tell us about them!

Am sorely tempted to grab some M4 wheels...

Arnt those usual discs, just rusty from a good old wash ?

Exactly what happened.

apex_crisis_ · 09-30-2020, 11:39 AM

2018 440i

Front lip was unfortunately lost on a motorway so looking for another one now, something different. After that, lowering springs and wheels.

MY340i · 09-30-2020, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Medslow

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love those 398m's. Gives it the US "track pack" spec look!

2CRO4TV · 09-30-2020, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Londoner

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

And grey black is the sexiest colour.

And you got the Cream Merino leather!

I swear I followed your car from auction to dealers but they wouldn't give me the deal I wanted (what I thought it was worth) and it's such a fabulous spec!

Lol. I was the actual opposite bored on Boxing Day browsing the bmw site as you do and stumbled across the car. Went there the next day, chopped my 328i in and picked this up for lower monthlies. Refinanced with my bank 2 days later and paid the car off.

It's perfect for what I need and after driving the M340i I would not swap x-drive for the MPPSK as power is about the same on the 2 cars. The numbers on the g20 are a bit too rich for me at the moment.

Looking at the M550i for my next car.

winther1 · 09-30-2020, 11:56 AM

mods so far:
MPPSK, carbon exhaust tips, 20inch wheels, Eibach springs, black badges all round, AP air intake, M mirrors, gloss black roof, wrapped v bar

MY340i · 09-30-2020, 11:57 AM

came from a 2016 mineral grey 335d and the 1 mile to the station and back didn't warranty having a diesel so chopped in it.

went for a 66 340i msport+ in Mineral Grey and oyster interior, couple of options including the HUD, adaptive lights, folding mirrors etc.

Only annoyance is not having folding seats, didnt realise this was an optional extra!

heres an old pic when i had an odd spoiler on it, will try to get some pics up once the weather improves

winther1 · 09-30-2020, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apex_crisis_

2018 440i

Front lip was unfortunately lost on a motorway so looking for another one now, something different. After that, lowering springs and wheels.

Great backdrop (and car!) - did you just drive in there without any issues? Might give that a go

09-30-2020, 09:29 AM	#1
MY340i Major 720 Rep 1,444 Posts Drives: Various Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: London iTrader: (0)	340i and 440i Owners Thread (UK Members) Whilst making up a small percentage of 3 and 4 series sold, there's a fairly good presence of us on here. Thought it would be worth making a thread for all the B58 variants out there. Pics and modifications/plans list most welcome! we all know mineral grey is the fastest colour
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09-30-2020, 09:38 AM	#2
blueislander Lieutenant 240 Rep 540 Posts Drives: F32 440i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	My lovely 440i. Half debating selling it, mainly want to keep it. Love how it looks. Attached Images
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09-30-2020, 09:40 AM	#3
B58_Touring Captain 875 Rep 836 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Co. Durham iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 BMW E46 M3 [0.00] 2018 BMW 340i Touring [0.00]	lovely colour combo there, thats a keeper __________________ F31 340i Progress thread E46 M3 Progress thread Instagram - B58_Touring
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B58_Touring Captain 875 Rep 836 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Co. Durham iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 BMW E46 M3 [0.00] 2018 BMW 340i Touring [0.00]	My 340i touring, been enjoying it for the last 2 and a half years. Put 33k on it and its definitely the best car I've had. It'll be staying with me for the foreseeable. It's taken me 30 odd thousand miles to try an eco run in it but in the last month I've done 3 seperate long distance journeys and achieved over 40mpg on each, thats with the mppsk installed, proving what a great all rounder the b58 is. A build thread can be found here: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1456818 Attached Images __________________ F31 340i Progress thread E46 M3 Progress thread Instagram - B58_Touring
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09-30-2020, 10:30 AM	#7
RoryD New Member 12 Rep 24 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	Mineral grey 340i - love it! Cheers Rory Attached Images
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09-30-2020, 10:52 AM	#8
2CRO4TV First Lieutenant 228 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2021 BSM M340i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 M340i [0.00]	And grey black is the sexiest colour. Attached Images __________________ 2017 Grey Black 340i M Sport MPPSK 2015 BSM 328i M Sport MPE - sold 2007 LMB 320i M Sport - sold Last edited by 2CRO4TV; 09-30-2020 at 11:31 AM..
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09-30-2020, 11:05 AM	#9
Londoner Lieutenant 168 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 340i msport+ MPPSK Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Great idea! They are so rare out in the wild but quite a few of us here. Pics include very dirty at a track day and the monster that is the MPPSK. Even the width of the tailpipes makes me chuckle - like an old school muscle car. Suits the boxy F3X image so well. Mods - on a 66 plate so she's still in the extended warranty period, so am hunting out the good BMW deals. Unlike BMWUSA, there do seem to be some bargains to be had if you can be bothered to check and can wait a bit. As well as the MPPSK I've got a genuine MP rear diffuser (to be fitted, the LCI on our B58s makes this more tricky) just can't decide whether to paint or not. Some do and some don't. Also have the MP pedals, which I love to be honest and they really do make a difference - the brake pedal metal has tiny rubber studs which surprisingly makes it more grippy than the standard rubber offering and the foot rest plate is so sturdy. Also looking at the LSD in the next couple of months (will post a review). Got a quote from BMW Enfield - 2.2k. I tried to haggle but the chap kindly advised me to wait for black friday in Dec and get 10% off. Future mods in 2021 will be MP suspension - 1.1k for springs and dampers actually isn't bad and the more subtle/conservative 10mm drop is actually the recommended. Anyone had the kit fitted? MP brakes - like the look of the MP discs, although may pass on the yellow calipers. Anyone got any experience with them? And will ditch the run flats for some PS4S. As awful a ride as they are, they are soo hard wearing. 20k miles (including a track day) and at 5mm. Also worth mentioning fuel. IIRC The MPPSK manual suggests Ron 98/99 and BMW recommend Shell so I personally feel the V power is worth it. Slightly better MPG for me and arguably a few extra BHP. And that will be it for me! Will probably keep the car for 4-5 years as it's not leased. Although the lure of the G20 M340i might get too tempting argh... Attached Images Last edited by Londoner; 09-30-2020 at 11:32 AM..
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09-30-2020, 11:39 AM	#17
apex_crisis_ Private 50 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 440i GC Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: London iTrader: (0)	2018 440i Front lip was unfortunately lost on a motorway so looking for another one now, something different. After that, lowering springs and wheels.
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winther1 Colonel 1820 Rep 2,047 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe with MPPSK Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	mods so far: MPPSK, carbon exhaust tips, 20inch wheels, Eibach springs, black badges all round, AP air intake, M mirrors, gloss black roof, wrapped v bar __________________ 440i GC with MPPSK, AP intake, 20" 624 M wheels, Wagner downpipe, Xhp stg 3, BM3 stg 2 instagram: f36_garage Last edited by winther1; 09-30-2020 at 12:01 PM..
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MY340i Major 720 Rep 1,444 Posts Drives: Various Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: London iTrader: (0)	came from a 2016 mineral grey 335d and the 1 mile to the station and back didn't warranty having a diesel so chopped in it. went for a 66 340i msport+ in Mineral Grey and oyster interior, couple of options including the HUD, adaptive lights, folding mirrors etc. Only annoyance is not having folding seats, didnt realise this was an optional extra! heres an old pic when i had an odd spoiler on it, will try to get some pics up once the weather improves Last edited by MY340i; 02-07-2021 at 07:00 PM..
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