340i and 440i Owners Thread (UK Members)

Sunnyb11 · 10-05-2020, 07:38 AM

plenty of variations depending what you are after

-3 series estate (awww yeeee touring)
-3 series saloon (where it all started)
-3 series hatchback (sits quite a bit higher than other models and a lot longer too)
-4 series coupe (the sporty one)
-4 series 4dr coupe (the practical sporty one)
-4 series convertible (the show boater)

am I missing any FXX?

Abzynthe · 10-05-2020, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunnyb11

plenty of variations depending what you are after

-3 series estate (awww yeeee touring)
-3 series saloon (where it all started)
-3 series hatchback (sits quite a bit higher than other models and a lot longer too)
-4 series coupe (the sporty one)
-4 series 4dr coupe (the practical sporty one)
-4 series convertible (the show boater)

am I missing any FXX?

You pretty much covered it lol.
There is an F35 in China which is a long wheelbase F30, and I found this lol. They have self claimed it as an F37 lol. F30 with a 4 series front end.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1330524

BIFCAIDS · 10-05-2020, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Abzynthe

Haha, no, it was an extreme example. I wouldn't have a Vauxhall.
Estate was out off the table too.

I probably would have looked at cars like:
Audi S5 Sportback
Volkswagen Arteon Hatchback
Porsche Panamera (Most likely used) *Also my current dream car.

Ha ha ha I had a feeling it was just pulling your leg. I'd only entertain the Panamera in that list though.

Abzynthe · 10-05-2020, 09:37 AM

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Ha ha ha I had a feeling it was just pulling your leg. I'd only entertain the Panamera in that list though.

Same tbh, the others dont do anything for me.

JR1664 · 10-06-2020, 11:00 AM

Picked this up new two years ago . 340i M Sport Shadow edition. I've only put 10k on it . Nearly had a wibble a few months back when I almost binned it for a V8 . It hasn't missed a beat, only issue is that I've just had to pay the 'luxury tax' on it for another 12 months.

The B58 is as sweet as a nut, keep thinking MPPSK (Its one month the right side of the cut off in 2018) but a bit of trawl to get in done at a decent price.

chris-c · 10-06-2020, 11:07 AM

If you want more benefit than MPPSK get a 200cel downpipe and BM3 / MHD. You'll get a decent noise and a massive power gain for less money than the MPPSK setup.

MY340i · 10-06-2020, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JR1664

Picked this up new two years ago . 340i M Sport Shadow edition. I've only put 10k on it in two years. Nearly had a wibble a few months back when I almost binned it for a V8 . It hasn't missed a beat, only issue is that I've just had to pay the 'luxury tax' on it for another 12 months.

The B58 is as sweet as a nut, keep thinking MPPSK (Its one month the right side of the cut off in 2018) but a bit of trawl to get in done at a decent price.

did you not go ahead with the lexus pal?

JR1664 · 10-06-2020, 11:22 AM

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did you not go ahead with the lexus pal?

Fell through at the last minute (never post a new car thread until signed, sealed and well you know...

...I'll probably move on another at some point down the line when the market sorts itself out.

jackstrath · 10-06-2020, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by winther1

No rattle or resonance at any rpm in my car. I would ask to have it looked at by whoever installed it.

your looking at him

Im gonna have a look when i get back in the counrty and see if i can adjust anything, iv had it from the point it was installed so thought it might just be a side effect of running a zero cell sports cat haha!

Anyone know if the exhuast flap motors are the same on the MPPSK as the stock exhaust? I know people in the past have replaced the spring bow on the stock system to fix the rattle.

Malone · 10-06-2020, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by chris-c

If you want more benefit than MPPSK get a 200cel downpipe and BM3 / MHD. You'll get a decent noise and a massive power gain for less money than the MPPSK setup.

I guess it depends how fussed you are about warranty and extended warranty - I presume BM3 would void the former and give you no chance of the latter?

RoryD · 10-06-2020, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JR1664

Picked this up new two years ago . 340i M Sport Shadow edition. I've only put 10k on it . Nearly had a wibble a few months back when I almost binned it for a V8 . It hasn't missed a beat, only issue is that I've just had to pay the 'luxury tax' on it for another 12 months.

The B58 is as sweet as a nut, keep thinking MPPSK (Its one month the right side of the cut off in 2018) but a bit of trawl to get in done at a decent price.

£1795 with carbon tips is the best price I've found.

Cheers
Rory

BurnleyBimmer · 10-06-2020, 05:04 PM

2018 67 Plate just stock shadow edition.
The events of this year put the MSPPK on hold for now.

Sgm123 · 10-07-2020, 03:55 AM

Warranty will be void in both situations I would expect. Chris and I are out of warranty.

Does completely transform the car with the map.

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I guess it depends how fussed you are about warranty and extended warranty - I presume BM3 would void the former and give you no chance of the latter?

chris-c · 10-07-2020, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RoryD

£1795 with carbon tips is the best price I've found.

Cheers
Rory

Coopers in Reading often match £1200

Alscoob · 10-07-2020, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chris-c

Coopers in Reading often match £1200

Blue bell at Crewe £1200

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-340i-...0AAOSwUlhdUXmO

although its with chrome not C/F

SuperHamz · 10-07-2020, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BIFCAIDS

litterally just for photos buddy. I have driven around without it on unintentionally, drove about 9 miles into the centre of manchester and then realised

The front end looks so much smarter without the plate, even if it is just for photos - will be investing in this for sure. I'm assuming the front bumper will need holes filled and sprayed though

RoryD · 10-08-2020, 03:54 AM

Thanks Alscoob and Chris-c for the MPPSK prices. 👍🏻

Cheers
Rory

MY340i · 10-08-2020, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RoryD

Thanks Alscoob and Chris-c for the MPPSK prices. 👍🏻

Cheers
Rory

Just bare in mind there is an additional fitting charge of £204

RoryD · 10-08-2020, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Barsj111

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Originally Posted by RoryD

Thanks Alscoob and Chris-c for the MPPSK prices. 👍🏻

Cheers
Rory

Just bare in mind there is an additional fitting charge of £204

Indeed! I'm still seeking out the best deal for carbon tips as I'm not sure chrome would look great on a shadow edition.

Cheers
Rory

Sgm123 · 10-08-2020, 07:15 AM

Keep an eye out on eBay when they do their 15% off max 60 quid but every little helps. Crewe etc always used to advertise on there not checked recently.

BIFCAIDS · 10-09-2020, 12:30 PM

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litterally just for photos buddy. I have driven around without it on unintentionally, drove about 9 miles into the centre of manchester and then realised

The front end looks so much smarter without the plate, even if it is just for photos - will be investing in this for sure. I'm assuming the front bumper will need holes filled and sprayed though

For sure, mine was plastic welded, no filler what so ever. I wanted the bumpers doing so had it all done at the same time.

M140_BCS · 10-09-2020, 01:10 PM

Mostly engine and suspension mods.

Quaife LSD to be installed next week

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Sunnyb11 Private 26 Rep 82 Posts Drives: bmw 335d xdrive Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ldn iTrader: (0)	plenty of variations depending what you are after -3 series estate (awww yeeee touring) -3 series saloon (where it all started) -3 series hatchback (sits quite a bit higher than other models and a lot longer too) -4 series coupe (the sporty one) -4 series 4dr coupe (the practical sporty one) -4 series convertible (the show boater) am I missing any FXX?
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JR1664 Major 1147 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: F30 340i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Picked this up new two years ago . 340i M Sport Shadow edition. I've only put 10k on it . Nearly had a wibble a few months back when I almost binned it for a V8 . It hasn't missed a beat, only issue is that I've just had to pay the 'luxury tax' on it for another 12 months. The B58 is as sweet as a nut, keep thinking MPPSK (Its one month the right side of the cut off in 2018) but a bit of trawl to get in done at a decent price. Attached Images Last edited by JR1664; 10-06-2020 at 11:18 AM..
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chris-c Lieutenant Colonel 901 Rep 1,801 Posts Drives: F31 340i RWD Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	If you want more benefit than MPPSK get a 200cel downpipe and BM3 / MHD. You'll get a decent noise and a massive power gain for less money than the MPPSK setup.
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M140_BCS Lieutenant 238 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Mostly engine and suspension mods. Quaife LSD to be installed next week __________________ 2017 440i F36 - Drexler LSD - B58TU HPFP - MHD Stage 2 - xHP - 200 Cell DP - MPE Last edited by M140_BCS; 10-23-2022 at 10:36 AM..
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