F31 330d Touring - Pure Blue Individual - The Build

spencers · 01-11-2018, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by R99

Thanks to Craig (Wibbles) tonight I now have Apple CarPlay up & running on the car!

What are the details behind getting it activated? i.e. were parts needed?

XxThe_RemedyXx · 01-11-2018, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spencers

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Originally Posted by R99

Thanks to Craig (Wibbles) tonight I now have Apple CarPlay up & running on the car!

What are the details behind getting it activated? i.e. were parts needed?

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think it's just as simple as ordering it up on the iDrive.

R99 · 01-11-2018, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think it's just as simple as ordering it up on the iDrive.

Not if you car doesn’t have CarPlay prep!

Had to be coded & New FSC pack installed - also WiFi antenna is needed.

ettam88 · 01-12-2018, 09:02 PM

on nbt or nbt evo?
it's possible on nbt with bluethoot?

Wibbles · 01-15-2018, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ettam88

on nbt or nbt evo?
it's possible on nbt with bluethoot?

NBT Evo with iD5/6 only and WiFi antenna needs to be installed.

Wibbles · 01-16-2018, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesLovesTitanium

Is it easy to release the full Bluetooth ?

Yes, as long as you have pro navigation or a combox fitted.

R99 · 01-16-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by spencers

What are the details behind getting it activated? i.e. were parts needed?

To answer this point specifically - you only need 1 physical "part" and that is the wifi antenna. It is only needed if your car did not leave the factory with EBT.

Pretty simple to install too - I can perhaps take pictures to document if needed.

As per the other comments on the thread, CarPlay only works on NBT EVO with ID5 or ID6.

The rest is just FSC codes!

R99 · 02-15-2018, 05:03 PM

Update time.

Car will be going for a full GTechniq detail soon - 2 stage machine polish and the Crystal Serum Ultra Black package.

In the mean time I have now bought some wheels for the build - OEM F80 437m.

Intially I am going to try them on with the OEM tyre sizes (255/35 front and 275/35 rear) but my car also will be getting lowered soon on the H&R springs that I bought, so at that point I will have to change the tyres as they will will no doubt rub once lowered!

Once the springs are on I'll probably go for either 225/40 front and 255/35 rear OR 235/40 front and 265/35 rear.

classyfast · 02-17-2018, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by R99

Another quick update... ordered a custom retrimmed wheel from Ledermanz in Latvia. He's done my last two cars, and the quality looks great once again!

Will update with better pics once it's arrived & has been fitted!

It's nappa leather with alcantara & blue cross stitch. Also opted to have the centre trim done in alcantara too & he's supplying a set of F8x paddles also!

I've ordered 5 wheels from Ledermanz, this guy is legit. His work is A++++++ Highly recommended.

Does he have a site or something??

R99 · 02-17-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by classyfast

Does he have a site or something??

He’s on eBay.

BMW3DK · 02-18-2018, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wibbles

NBT Evo with iD5/6 only and WiFi antenna needs to be installed.

wibbles What are the equipment code to look for to check if this is possible?

thx
//Chris

redEYEjedi · 02-19-2018, 02:51 PM

Nice!!

Can't wait to pick up an F31 to do the M3 conversion.

Your modding is making me itching for another wagon!

Wibbles · 02-23-2018, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW3DK

wibbles What are the equipment code to look for to check if this is possible?

thx
//Chris

you need 6NW or the wifi hotspot preparation, can't remember the code for that off the top of my head.

Either of those will mean the antenna is factory fitted.

lilian · 02-23-2018, 02:01 PM

Car looks great!

R99 · 02-23-2018, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lilian

Car looks great!

Thanks!

R99 · 02-23-2018, 03:39 PM

Another quick update.

Opted for 4 new tyres on the 437m’s. Went with 245/35 & 265/35 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, also needed new valve stems after the previous owner of the wheels had been using metal valve caps on metal valve stems!

Wheels & tyres will be going on the car on Tuesday - can’t wait!

Jimmy-M2OG · 02-24-2018, 09:03 AM

Looking forward to seeing them on bud

R99 · 02-26-2018, 06:28 AM

Got my 437m's on this morning.

Awful pictures as they were taken just as it was about to start snowing & the car is filthy!

The fronts do poke slightly so its going to need the H&R springs I have sat here on ASAP and maybe some increased camber to tuck them.

No rubbing with this wheel & tyre combo though, so thats good news!

R99 · 03-06-2018, 04:26 PM

Had a photoshop done to see the 437's in all black - have to say I am liking the look!

Thoughts?

Also had a little tweak done to show some lowering:

DrifterX · 03-15-2018, 02:51 PM

I've had black wheels for two vehicles I've owned and I'd advise against painting those 437 wheels in matte black. You lose too much of the character/shape of the wheel because of the dark colour.

I'd recommend a gun metal colour at most if you want something dark - I'm definitely not going to go for black wheels in the future.

R99 · 03-21-2018, 12:45 PM

Build update:

H&R's now fitted - no rubbing with the OEM 437m and 245/35 and 265/35 MPSS which if i'm honest I was secretly worried about! The lowering has also helped to tuck the front wheels into the arches nicely and the wheels are a perfect fit IMO - a really aggressive stance.

Also had the alignment done as it was way out following the fitting of the springs.

R99 · 03-22-2018, 09:19 AM

Also finally got my plate on today after 6 months of owning the car.... just one of those jobs I’ve never got round to sorting.

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R99 Banned 1095 Rep 2,597 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Update time. Car will be going for a full GTechniq detail soon - 2 stage machine polish and the Crystal Serum Ultra Black package. In the mean time I have now bought some wheels for the build - OEM F80 437m. Intially I am going to try them on with the OEM tyre sizes (255/35 front and 275/35 rear) but my car also will be getting lowered soon on the H&R springs that I bought, so at that point I will have to change the tyres as they will will no doubt rub once lowered! Once the springs are on I'll probably go for either 225/40 front and 255/35 rear OR 235/40 front and 265/35 rear.
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R99 Banned 1095 Rep 2,597 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Another quick update. Opted for 4 new tyres on the 437m’s. Went with 245/35 & 265/35 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, also needed new valve stems after the previous owner of the wheels had been using metal valve caps on metal valve stems! Wheels & tyres will be going on the car on Tuesday - can’t wait!
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R99 Banned 1095 Rep 2,597 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Got my 437m's on this morning. Awful pictures as they were taken just as it was about to start snowing & the car is filthy! The fronts do poke slightly so its going to need the H&R springs I have sat here on ASAP and maybe some increased camber to tuck them. No rubbing with this wheel & tyre combo though, so thats good news!
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R99 Banned 1095 Rep 2,597 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Had a photoshop done to see the 437's in all black - have to say I am liking the look! Thoughts? Also had a little tweak done to show some lowering:
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R99 Banned 1095 Rep 2,597 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Build update: H&R's now fitted - no rubbing with the OEM 437m and 245/35 and 265/35 MPSS which if i'm honest I was secretly worried about! The lowering has also helped to tuck the front wheels into the arches nicely and the wheels are a perfect fit IMO - a really aggressive stance. Also had the alignment done as it was way out following the fitting of the springs.
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