2016 F31 Alpine White 335d

Ruskie27 · 07-19-2022, 05:20 AM

Just thought I would put a thread up with some pictures of my car. I always find these useful when I am looking for a car in a specific colour to see how it looks.

I have had it for about 2 months now and couldn't be happier. I had a full service done for peace of mind not long after I bought it. I like cleaning and detailing so needs some work doing in that area.

Changes so far:
-Black boot badges
-Black flank badges
-Front Arch guards
-M-style wing mirror caps

Planned:
-DA polisher as paint has some areas that need improving.
-H&R springs. Have bought already just deciding on whether to change shocks as well for uprated items.
-Will need 4 tyres before winter so will have the suspension and tyres done at the same time and then 4 wheel alignment.
-Gearbox service
-Remap and gearbox map

Instagram : @bmw_f31_335_alpinweiss

Here a few pictures from varying stages but first one is how it sits now.

Watsey · 07-19-2022, 08:12 AM

Very nice

Abzynthe · 07-19-2022, 10:31 AM

M Sport with non leather seats? Never seen that before.

Ruskie27 · 07-19-2022, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Abzynthe

M Sport with non leather seats? Never seen that before.

Alcantara was a no cost option from the 2015 LCI I believe. Personally I prefer it and I love the blue highlights.

Abzynthe · 07-19-2022, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Abzynthe

M Sport with non leather seats? Never seen that before.

Alcantara was a no cost option from the 2015 LCI I believe. Personally I prefer it and I love the blue highlights.

Ah fair enough

I didn't think they looked like normal cloth seats.

tj_g · 07-19-2022, 03:18 PM

WOOOOT!
Those seats! 👌🏼
Never seen those before and didn’t know they existed.
Would love them - they look great

More seat pics please!

Daftasabrush · 07-19-2022, 03:51 PM

The first car I've seen with Alcantara that wasn't specced from factory by me!

Nice car, the interior makes it but I'm biased

Busted · 07-19-2022, 06:44 PM

Most Msport 1 series have those seats

Ennoch · 07-20-2022, 04:41 AM

Love the alcantara interior, I really don't get the world's infatuation with leather seats. Sticky in summer, cold in winter, I'd rather have nineties Vauxhall velour, even compared to the Merino stuff I've got in mine.

Ruskie27 · 08-06-2022, 11:58 AM

Before and after from the recent suspension work.
Bilstein B8 with H&R springs with 4 new MPSS and 4 wheel alignment completed after. I love the look, I think it sits perfect now without any compromise in ride. Couldn't be happier.

tj_g · 08-07-2022, 01:35 PM

Awesome. Looks night and day.
And it will handle now.
Enjoy.

Simon89 · 08-08-2022, 03:58 AM

Looks nice - are you out towards York?

Ruskie27 · 08-08-2022, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tj_g

Awesome. Looks night and day.
And it will handle now.
Enjoy.

I’m really pleased with it now

Ruskie27 · 08-08-2022, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon89

Looks nice - are you out towards York?

I am indeed. Are you local?

Ruskie27 · 08-08-2022, 07:35 AM

Had a little trip to the Evo Triangle this weekend.

Simon89 · 08-20-2022, 05:45 AM

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Looks nice - are you out towards York?

I am indeed. Are you local?

I'm just outside of Barlby but work in York near Foss Island

Ruskie27 · 08-20-2022, 09:23 AM

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I'm just outside of Barlby but work in York near Foss Island

Ahh cool. I’m from Riccall originally so know that area really well.

Ruskie27 · 10-27-2022, 03:11 PM

Full day of winter prep completed last weekend. Booked in for gearbox service next week then will be having an Alpina map fitted. Hopefully a remap in the new year.

scouse stelth · 10-27-2022, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruskie27

Before and after from the recent suspension work.
Bilstein B8 with H&R springs with 4 new MPSS and 4 wheel alignment completed after. I love the look, I think it sits perfect now without any compromise in ride. Couldn't be happier.

Very nice. Has it made much difference with the ride quality

Ruskie27 · 10-28-2022, 01:29 AM

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Very nice. Has it made much difference with the ride quality

It’s obviously a little firmer but I find it absolutely fine. Speed humps are the biggest challenge. You have to be concentrating otherwise if you are going to fast front splitter catches.

scouse stelth · 10-28-2022, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by scouse stelth

Very nice. Has it made much difference with the ride quality

It’s obviously a little firmer but I find it absolutely fine. Speed humps are the biggest challenge. You have to be concentrating otherwise if you are going to fast front splitter catches.

That's what I would be worried about is the speed bumps.

boba-fett · 10-28-2022, 03:18 AM

Very nice looking car.

07-19-2022, 05:20 AM	#1
Ruskie27 Enlisted Member 43 Rep 49 Posts Drives: F31 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	2016 F31 Alpine White 335d Just thought I would put a thread up with some pictures of my car. I always find these useful when I am looking for a car in a specific colour to see how it looks. I have had it for about 2 months now and couldn't be happier. I had a full service done for peace of mind not long after I bought it. I like cleaning and detailing so needs some work doing in that area. Changes so far: -Black boot badges -Black flank badges -Front Arch guards -M-style wing mirror caps Planned: -DA polisher as paint has some areas that need improving. -H&R springs. Have bought already just deciding on whether to change shocks as well for uprated items. -Will need 4 tyres before winter so will have the suspension and tyres done at the same time and then 4 wheel alignment. -Gearbox service -Remap and gearbox map Instagram : @bmw_f31_335_alpinweiss Here a few pictures from varying stages but first one is how it sits now. Attached Images
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Ennoch Colonel 2257 Rep 2,048 Posts Drives: F31 335D XDrive Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Love the alcantara interior, I really don't get the world's infatuation with leather seats. Sticky in summer, cold in winter, I'd rather have nineties Vauxhall velour, even compared to the Merino stuff I've got in mine.
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Ruskie27 Enlisted Member 43 Rep 49 Posts Drives: F31 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Before and after from the recent suspension work. Bilstein B8 with H&R springs with 4 new MPSS and 4 wheel alignment completed after. I love the look, I think it sits perfect now without any compromise in ride. Couldn't be happier. Attached Images
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