[pdxdbo]

Originally Posted by Gran_Turismo

Oh and here's a recent pic. Did a 6wb cluster upgrade.

Looks great, this is definitely on my wishlist!

[Sub5]

Koni Actives and ACS springs installed with custom exhaust.

Any advice on spacers?

[BNTLY]

Originally Posted by Sub5

Koni Actives and ACS springs installed with custom exhaust.

Any advice on spacers?

I’ve had Macht Schnell’s on my GT for over 30k and they’ve been solid.

[MOONx02]

Just got some Apex ARC-8s for my F34 in satin black. Went with a 8.5 square setup and recycled my stock run-flats for now. Gonna buy some nice non-run-flats once I get some miles off of them. Thinking of throwing some 15mm spacers in the rear too.

[KRS_SN]

Originally Posted by Sub5

Koni Actives and ACS springs installed with custom exhaust.

Any advice on spacers?

the exhaust looks nice. much better than the silly stock exhaust which looks wimpy on the big rear bumper.
Hows the suspension setup? Why don't you write up a detailed review in a separate thread if you have the time.

[Sub5]

Originally Posted by KRS_SN

the exhaust looks nice. much better than the silly stock exhaust which looks wimpy on the big rear bumper.
Hows the suspension setup? Why don't you write up a detailed review in a separate thread if you have the time.

Thanks KRS, I can't seem to share the link on my phone but the post exists in a recent new thread on the F34 part of the forum if you can find it? I will add more to this when I've settled the suspension and get realignment done.

[Sub5]

Originally Posted by BNTLY

I’ve had Macht Schnell’s on my GT for over 30k and they’ve been solid.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm reading so many mixed reviews about spacers in general it's making me not want to take the risk :

[KRS_SN]

Originally Posted by Sub5

Thanks KRS, I can't seem to share the link on my phone but the post exists in a recent new thread on the F34 part of the forum if you can find it? I will add more to this when I've settled the suspension and get realignment done.

sorry missed that just seen it thanks.

[F34ED]

just freshly installed Kw V3 coil overs

[pdxdbo]

Nice! Where did you source them?

[MOONx02]

Originally Posted by Torquey

Thanks man. I got them from eBay... both were from the same US based seller, one of the few selling these in 'gloss black' which is what I was looking for. I saw some that were a little cheaper, but all from China.

GT badge

335i badge

How hard was the install? It seems like I would need to reapply the emblem piece by piece rather than it being on a foam piece where I can take the cover off the adhesive and slap it on without it looking crooked. Or does it come pre-aligned with foam guides? Thanks in advance!

[Torquey]

Originally Posted by MOONx02

How hard was the install? It seems like I would need to reapply the emblem piece by piece rather than it being on a foam piece where I can take the cover off the adhesive and slap it on without it looking crooked. Or does it come pre-aligned with foam guides? Thanks in advance!

Yes, the letters do come 'detached'. What I did find was, even after you really clean the area where the old lettering was... it still leaves a vague outline when you look at it from the side, at an angle basically. I used that to line up the G and then the T became easy. Paste it lightly in the beginning, don't press on it until you step back and make sure it's straight... then you can still adjust it if needed, before applying firm pressure.

I also took a picture of the rear for reference before starting.

[rambleon84]

Originally Posted by F34ED

just freshly installed Kw V3 coil overs

Are these made specifically for f34? How's the ride and handling? I know in general it's a real nice setup but haven't seen any about them on the gt

[F34ED]

Originally Posted by rambleon84

Are these made specifically for f34? How's the ride and handling? I know in general it's a real nice setup but haven't seen any about them on the gt

They ride awesome. The install was very easy to do as well. most definitely recommend

[alainv1029]

Originally Posted by Gran_Turismo

I think his also has bm3 stage 1 tune for the burbles. Either way I like both for the extra sound and best thing of all is this setup has no drone. At least from all the research I did. So this is the perfect middle ground for me

So it's been a few mos and I actually made some changes. Went with the 440i exhaust taken off 440i almost new. No issues with fitment whatsoever. Had to cut the right side of the bumper for the 2nd pipe, and no issues there either. Here's a pro tip (well, pro, as in standing there watching the exhaust guy do it...lol): Use a template, make one if needed, and don't use Dremel or grinding type cutting tool. Use a blade (box cutter etc). Also use a pair of pliers to hold and manipulate the bumper as you cut - the cut line is much much smoother. Anyways, there will be a couple of issues when going with x40i exhaust from the F34 328i - the muffler pipe from the x40i will be bigger in dia than the midpipe going into the muffler (on the car once you cut the old muffler). So you'll need a sleeve and weld. The other issue is on the other end with the tips: you'll need longer tips - much longer, like 9" more in order to achieve the right look under the bumper. Plus for me, I have to find a particular type of tip - the Y-type but with the straight side on the inside. Haven't been able to find it yet.

But if you overcome those 2 things the sounds coming from the back end is strong and smooth. You can even get some burbles without bootmod3 in sport and sport+ modes. Driving around town and running hard in between high-rise buildings just got more fun again.

Lastly, just had to raise the Bilstein PSS4 back up about 3/4" again. Still trying to find that sweet spot. Anyways, keep me posted if you do the exhaust, unless you've already gone that way.

[alainv1029]

Originally Posted by F34ED

just freshly installed Kw V3 coil overs

Nice stance. Quick question: Are you on 19"s and what's the height from ground to fender lip ft/rr? If you don't mind the take the measurement. I'm on the PSS4 with 19s and I'm right at 26.5" gtl.

[F34ED]

Originally Posted by alainv1029

Nice stance. Quick question: Are you on 19"s and what's the height from ground to fender lip ft/rr? If you don't mind the take the measurement. I'm on the PSS4 with 19s and I'm right at 26.5" gtl.

Thanks man! it's pretty low but not slammed. But I actually have 18's on the car.

[Gran_Turismo]

Finally added a cf lip and splitter. Always debated going the splitter route since I feel like it hides the original aggressive bumper lines. Still on the fence.

[pdxdbo]

Looks good! How was the install?

[x4runnerGunnerx]

Tried a bunch of cosmetic mods and wrapping various parts, black grills, but settled on a simple v-brace wrap with the standard chrome grill and blacked out emblems on the back:

(Edit: added a photo of the back too!)

[Gran_Turismo]

Originally Posted by pdxdbo

Looks good! How was the install?

It was pretty simple! Fitment fairly good on the splitters, the lip was almost 100% perfect.

Here's a shot from today

[Vladish]

Hi all! My F34 320d. 230k km on it.