12-08-2018, 09:07 PM | #1 |
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So...next weekend I add an F31 330i xdrive Sports wagon to my garage as my daily driver.
I'm a long term (modern) BMW owner, having previously owned a heavily modified E88 135i(Dinan stage 3 + HRE FF15 wheels + Berks race exhaust, 375hp + 435 tqe) currently E70 X5 35i & a modified F80 M3 (Akrapovic, HRE FF04's, BMW HAS). See attached pics. The wife drives the X5, the M3 is my warm weather car and the F31 will be my daily. I'm excited to welcome the F31 as my daily, replacing a 2007 Honda Pilot. Any suggestions from existing member regarding suspension, Tune or exhaust is appreciated.
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Congrats! What's the car's spec? Will help with any aftermarket advice.
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12-08-2018, 11:34 PM | #3 |
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Congratulations and welcome! The F31 is my first BMW and it’s freaking fantastic!
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12-09-2018, 07:51 AM | #4 |
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Congrats. I added a F31 as my daily this summer. Great car.
I've been on KW DDC Plug and Play coilovers since nearly day one. If you have the EDC option on your car, this allows you to add very nice coilovers and also adjust the dampening on the fly. I'm dropped rather low - you will notice with xDrive that the front suspension doesn't offer a ton of travel when dropped significantly. Nevertheless, I'm very pleased with these coilovers. I also have the Dinan exhaust and tune. The exhaust is only axleback, but does sound nice. Not too loud, but just enough for me. I'm thinking of eventually going another route for a dual outlet exhaust (for aesthetic reasons). The tune is noticeable. I doubt it's anymore powerful than some other options, and is more expensive. However, I like that it's covered under a warranty. Dinan is working on other items for the B46/B48 engine. I'm guessing an intake is next. Oh, and I also have a BMS intake - sounds good.
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12-09-2018, 10:58 AM | #6 |
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Congrats and welcome! This summer I also added an Msport F31 to the stable to join its older brother 6MT N54 E91. Love my wagons and sure you will too.
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12-10-2018, 04:37 PM | #7 |
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Welcome and what an excellent choice of car!
My old F31 330D was the most practical all rounder I have ever owned, it was faultless. I hear that an extra 50-70 ponies can be liberated from the engine with a relatively cheap remap/tuning box on the 328i so I assume about the same for the 330i... I will say it's odd to hear an American happy with just 4 cylinders though |
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Suspension, etc, are all going to be a personal choice, but I don't think there's much specific to the F31. May have to get coilovers for F30 so you don't have rear end sag with say a cup kit for F30. I really have no intention of doing any mods to mine, with that said, I'll probably be looking at mods tonight Again, congrats~!! Wonderful cars these are! |
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12-10-2018, 05:01 PM | #9 |
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Also, I have the Dinan sport thing. It doesn't do bluetooth with Android 8.x Oreo, but will with older phones or iphones. I've had one on my old F30 and it woke it up considerably... It does the same to the F31
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12-10-2018, 06:33 PM | #10 |
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Thanks everybody.
So, I just got back from the dealership, provided my deposit, did the credit app and will be picking the car up on Sat morning. So far I'm planning on doing Dinan Stge 1 v2. and window Tint. I know many are not a fan of Dinan, but I had stage III on my previous 135i and loved it(reliability & warranty). Planning to get stage II on my M3 in the spring.
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12-10-2018, 09:58 PM | #12 |
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Looking good!
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Great color choice. Welcome to the club!
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Real pretty, what's the cognac interior look like? I think that's a great combination.
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Congrats! I just picked up an F31 yesterday. I traded the F22 228i that I've had for 83k miles. I love the utility already. My drop in filter and stage 1 BMS tune swapped right over. The 8 speed is a nice change as well.
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Congrats on the wagon! Looks like you got the last model year for the 3 wagon in the US, i wonder if it'll have more or less value than a normal F30 over time?
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Here's a pic of the Cognac leather.
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Welcome to the F31 club or BMW Plus Ones. I bought my touring in October. If you have any questions feel free to ask. If you're on IG my cars page is @Project_F31 and a new wagon group page I started is @BMWPlusOnes . Check both out and welcome again.
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Followed. Please return the favor. Links in the sig.
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