F30 330D XDrive

[Simon_16v]

Last month I got a decent deal from a BMW dealer on a new M Performance rear diffuser, took all of 10mins to swap over from the original.


F30 M Performance Splitter by Simon Blades, on Flickr

I've just bought a M Performance front splitter from the same dealer which should be here at some point this week.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Last month I got a decent deal from a BMW dealer on a new M Performance rear diffuser, took all of 10mins to swap over from the original.

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F30 M Performance Splitter by Simon Blades, on Flickr

I've just bought a M Performance front splitter from the same dealer which should be here at some point this week.

Out of interest, how much did you pay mate? I’ve ordered the full kit for my f31 as well, but won’t be fitting the stickers or rear boot spoiler.

 

[Simon_16v]

@NorthloopCup

Sent you a PM.

I'm in 2 minds about the spoiler but the side skirts definitely won't be going on.

 

[Simon_16v]

M Performance Splitter by Simon Blades, on Flickr


M Performance Splitter by Simon Blades, on Flickr

Have to wait until next month to fit it though...

 

[JB21]

This has just come up locally, going viewing Saturday...

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[Rojer]

Shame no Xenons or Harmon Kardon.

 

[JB21]

Shame no Xenons or Harmon Kardon.

Yeah, can live without given the mileage and price. He's open to 'sensible offers' as well.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Dat interior though

 

[JB21]

Dat interior though

haven't you just purchased an old 3 series with the same colour?

 

[Rojer]

Cream is the best!

 

[_Tom]

I'm an old man so could live with the interior.

I couldnt live without Xenon/LED headlights though. Any car I get in with Halogen lights feel like they're not on. They shouldnt have even offered a 330d of this era without them imo.

 

[Simon_16v]

I'm not that much of a fan of the cream interior. A friend of mine has recently bought an estoril blue 420D with red leather and dash 🤔

 

[Sir_Dave]

haven't you just purchased an old 3 series with the same colour?

No lol, mines lemon leather with black carpet, dash & doorcards, thats beige with beige everywhere.
It looks ok if you retrofit black plastics, but otherwise, do not want.

Beige

Not beige:

Re: the xenons, or lack of. You can buy Depos that at least look like xenons these days so its not the end of the world like it once was: https://eurowagens.com/angel-eyes-xenon-look-headlights-set-chrome-bmw-3-series-f30-f31-12-15/

A decent amp plus components can be just as good as HK as well, so i wouldnt worry too much about it not having it.

 

[Sir_Dave]

I'm not that much of a fan of the cream interior. A friend of mine has recently bought an estoril blue 420D with red leather and dash 🤔

Superman spec

 

[Rojer]

Red leather in BMW's is just not for me. I call it cuzzy spec leather lol.

 

[JB21]

No lol, mines lemon leather with black carpet, dash & doorcards, thats beige with beige everywhere.
It looks ok if you retrofit black plastics, but otherwise, do not want.

Beige
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Not beige:
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Re: the xenons, or lack of. You can buy Depos that at least look like xenons these days so its not the end of the world like it once was: https://eurowagens.com/angel-eyes-xenon-look-headlights-set-chrome-bmw-3-series-f30-f31-12-15/

A decent amp plus components can be just as good as HK as well, so i wouldnt worry too much about it not having it.

Haha looks the same to me, lol. Quite like the full beige being its black exterior. Makes it look roomier if that makes sense.

 

[Rojer]

I would be happy with both. Think i prefer more of a tan interior overall anyways.

 

[Clart]

Been looking at these. Drove this last night. Admittedly a 320d X drive but a nice motor (cat d)

 

[Darren61]

I’ve got an F31 with what I think is near perfect spec -

M Sport
Auto/X-Drive
19” Wheels
Brembo’s
Xenon’s
Black Leather interior
Pro Nav
Harmon Kardon

Only missing option is the 3.0 engine as mine is a 320d 😂

But for all the internet hate/bad reputation I actually find the 2.0d not bad for the commuting that I do everyday. I’d obviously prefer a 330d if I could have found one with the same spec at the time of purchase..

 

[Simon_16v]

F30 M Performance Splitter by Simon Blades, on Flickr

Got this fitted yesterday after I bought myself a rivet gun and then had to immediately modify it to allow the plastic rivets from BMW to fit.

My wife also bought me a genuine spoiler for Xmas but I need some extra 3M tape as the amount that came on it almost seems comical....


F30 Spoiler by Simon Blades, on Flickr

 

[JB21]

Nice, makes it look aggressive. Still loving mine. They're such a nice car to drive, but pretty brutal when provoked.

 

[Slammed172]

Splitter looks good. Be good to see an angle shot as not seen one with front splitter and no skirts.

 

[Simon_16v]

Splitter looks good. Be good to see an angle shot as not seen one with front splitter and no skirts.

I’ll grab some this weekend if the weather holds off, need to use my camera more!

 

[Simon_16v]

Just fitted some replacement side skirts which have the decals and skirt extensions fitted.


F30 M Performance Kit by Simon Blades, on Flickr

 

[Cookson]

This gets more Birmingham with every update

 

[leeds_182]

Less is more bro.

You’re in danger of going total living life fast.

 

[JB21]

Has this been in for the EGR cooler recall? Mine has just been in and they said they didn't even check it and just replaced it anyway. So new EGR cooler, coolant, health check and valet for free. Oh and a new 1 series as a courtesy car for the day.

Guy was saying they just replace them now as BMW massively over stocked on the part.

 

[Simon_16v]

Mine went in last year and I was told the existing part was fine. But I’ve read more and more recently that BMW are now just replacing the part regardless. I’ll pop into the local dealer next time I’m about.

 

[davo172]

Just fitted some replacement side skirts which have the decals and skirt extensions fitted.

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F30 M Performance Kit by Simon Blades, on Flickr

What mpg you getting out of this and what's your commute like?

 

[Simon_16v]

@davo172 I average around 38-40mpg to a tank. My commute is 24 miles a day with mainly A roads and a bit of city driving. I've had 52mpg when going from Yorkshire to Devon.

 

[JB21]

500 miles per tank for me so 45 mpg. Mostly motorway in rush hour traffic. Average speed over a tank around 30 mph.

RWD though so will be better than the AWD.

 

[Simon_16v]

F30 Spoiler by Simon Blades, on Flickr

Finally got round to dropping my spoiler off at a friends bodyshop to get sprayed and fitted. I have also removed the side skirt stickers as I wasn't happy with the overall look, I still need to remove the extensions to finish off removal.

@JB21 I'm tempted to try the XDelete as people saying their fuel economy improves. But with the car having covered about 250miles since March I'll wait until things are lifted a bit more I think.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Looks great fella, did you not fancy having the upright bits on the front splitter painted body coloured? I had my rear splitter painted the same as the original part but the centre left matte.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Lovely car!

What sort of money are these?

 

[JB21]

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F30 Spoiler by Simon Blades, on Flickr

Finally got round to dropping my spoiler off at a friends bodyshop to get sprayed and fitted. I have also removed the side skirt stickers as I wasn't happy with the overall look, I still need to remove the extensions to finish off removal.

@JB21 I'm tempted to try the XDelete as people saying their fuel economy improves. But with the car having covered about 250miles since March I'll wait until things are lifted a bit more I think.

Looks good mate. Currently getting a real world 50mpg on my 50 mile daily commute Liverpool - Manchester and back, 550 miles from my last tank. Unbelievable return for the performance they have.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Looks good mate. Currently getting a real world 50mpg on my 50 mile daily commute Liverpool - Manchester and back, 550 miles from my last tank. Unbelievable return for the performance they have.

Best I've had from the 340 was 481 from a tank, Eco Pro down to a tee. However I got 5 weeks to a tank 2 weeks ago, however that was only 290 miles. God damn MPPSK and sport mode.

 

[Simon_16v]

Looks great fella, did you not fancy having the upright bits on the front splitter painted body coloured? I had my rear splitter painted the same as the original part but the centre left matte.

I did consider it but after getting the diffusor I left it so they'd match. I'm going to spray the skirt extensions matt black to match the front and back.

Lovely car!

What sort of money are these?

You could easily pick something up for £12/13k pretty easily.

Looks good mate. Currently getting a real world 50mpg on my 50 mile daily commute Liverpool - Manchester and back, 550 miles from my last tank. Unbelievable return for the performance they have.

Best I've had from the 340 was 481 from a tank, Eco Pro down to a tee. However I got 5 weeks to a tank 2 weeks ago, however that was only 290 miles. God damn MPPSK and sport mode.

Going by an app I use to track fuel etc, my best average over a tank has been 44mpg / 488 miles. But I'm not sure how empty the tank was, but my commute is only short. Which together with the lock down has helped me consider a petrol car now!

On a trip to see family down in Devon from Yorkshire, I've had 52mpg show on the trip computer with cruise on etc.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

I did consider it but after getting the diffusor I left it so they'd match. I'm going to spray the skirt extensions matt black to match the front and back.

You just need some ACS springs on it now or H&R Sports

 

[Simon_16v]

My idea is wheels and a subtle drop and that should do it. Would love to chop it in for a 340i but can't see the funds allowing it at the moment

 

[Gray]

My idea is wheels and a subtle drop and that should do it. Would love to chop it in for a 340i but can't see the funds allowing it at the moment

I am trying to justify the same move... Had my 330D for 2 years, great car but I am no longer doing the mileaege to warrant a diesel!