[TradesWelcome]

Entry #1 - 8/14/22

Hello from Raleigh, NC!

Picked up this 16' 340i from its second owner on 8/5/22 with 81,6xx miles. This will be my second time in an F30 chassis. Long time bmw enthusiast having owned over 15 bmws. Stoked to give the b58 a try.

Truthfully my goals with this car is not to go overboard like I have with previous builds I've done. I'd like to focus this car to be as fun as possible without having to sacrifice any of its comfort.

Within 2 days of purchase of the car, it's been flashed with an MHD stage 1 flash and an xHP stage 3 flash. So far the car is very engaging for a traditional automatic and is very fun to play with!!

Hoping to update this thread as more goodies for this car dribble in. Aside from the flashes, it's gotten a few carbon pieces, a rennline phone mount, V brace covers (sorry), BMS intake, and a few BimmerCode changes. My instagram is @tradeswelcome in case anyone wants to follow that as well. Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Current modification list (updated 8/14/22)

Power Related
- MHD super license, stage 1 map
- xHP stage 3 flash
- BMS billet intake
- Active Autowerke axle back
- Resonator delete (2)

Exterior
- Carbon front fangs
- Carbon mirror caps
- Carbon M Performance style diffuser
- White V Brace covers

Interior
- Rennline phone mount


Entry #2 - 8/21/22

I was lucky enough to find a local 340i guy who was parting out his car. Was able to pick up his Active Autowerke axle back in exchange for my stock unit and a b58tu HPFP!

Was able to get the exhaust installed tonight (we traded full cat backs for ease of swap). Holy CRAP that thing is super long. Very surprised it did not break into sections like previous M cars I've owned. I think the only car I've owned that had a one piece exhaust like this was my 2015 S4. It looked super goofy in the bed of the Tundra but it worked just fine.

Initial impressions was that it was decently loud on cold start but not crazy... The mid pipe section has had both resonators removed so I was definitely expecting some noise. Went out and drove the car. I was shocked at how quiet it is. Maybe even a little disappointed. It has a lot of that typical b58 wooshing noise in boost.

Thankfully I'm sure most of that will clear up once the catless downpipe arrives. Not super worried about drone as I'm planning on re doing the mid pipe with a Vibrant resonator.

Over all the AA unit seems like a quality piece for not a lot of money in comparison to the competition and has a pretty good look to it aside from mine specifically being dirty.

We're in the middle of moving so I did not have time to clean the tips and muffler like I would've wanted too but the house won't pack itself. Cheers.

[TradesWelcome]

Thanks tbrazil for the quick shipping!

H&R super sports for the 340i. Dinan supplemental ride quality and handling kit on the way to pair with these.

[TradesWelcome]

Entry #2 - 8/21/22

I was lucky enough to find a local 340i guy who was parting out his car. Was able to pick up his Active Autowerke axle back in exchange for my stock unit and a b58tu HPFP!

Was able to get the exhaust installed tonight (we traded full cat backs for ease of swap). Holy CRAP that thing is super long. Very surprised it did not break into sections like previous M cars I've owned. I think the only car I've owned that had a one piece exhaust like this was my 2015 S4. It looked super goofy in the bed of the Tundra but it worked just fine.

Initial impressions was that it was decently loud on cold start but not crazy... The mid pipe section has had both resonators removed so I was definitely expecting some noise. Went out and drove the car. I was shocked at how quiet it is. Maybe even a little disappointed. It has a lot of that typical b58 wooshing noise in boost.

Thankfully I'm sure most of that will clear up once the catless downpipe arrives. Not super worried about drone as I'm planning on re doing the mid pipe with a Vibrant resonator.

Over all the AA unit seems like a quality piece for not a lot of money in comparison to the competition and has a pretty good look to it aside from mine specifically being dirty.

We're in the middle of moving so I did not have time to clean the tips and muffler like I would've wanted too but the house won't pack itself. Cheers.

[BMWsE92]

Nice!

[Cpark14]

Would love to hear how it sounds!

[TradesWelcome]

@Cpark14 damiendada I will work on getting an exhaust clip uploaded before the catless downpipe goes on!

Fair warning, it seems who ever did the welding for the resonators did a poor job and it has a very slight leak. Not sure if it'll show up on camera or not.

Planning on having a mid pipe made for the car and ridding it of the factory piping. Not sure when I can get some time off work to take it somewhere but we shall see!

For now, enjoy these pictures of the 340i on this set of 437m's I found local at North Raleigh Performance. Just got them mounted today! Still on stock suspension but not for to long.

[TradesWelcome]

Looks like someone forgot to tighten down a valve stem

[Cpark14]

Originally Posted by TradesWelcome

@Cpark14 damiendada I will work on getting an exhaust clip uploaded before the catless downpipe goes on!

Fair warning, it seems who ever did the welding for the resonators did a poor job and it has a very slight leak. Not sure if it'll show up on camera or not.

Planning on having a mid pipe made for the car and ridding it of the factory piping. Not sure when I can get some time off work to take it somewhere but we shall see!

For now, enjoy these pictures of the 340i on this set of 437m's I found local at North Raleigh Performance. Just got them mounted today! Still on stock suspension but not for to long.

super stoked to see this thing! I love the 437m wheels, do they stick out at all or do they fit just fine?

[BMWsE92]

Can't beat the alpine white on 437's! Here's mine on H&R sport springs. I love the fitment!