F31 330D xDrive

[JP83]

I’m still on a spending embargo whilst the other half is on maternity, but whilst driving the other day I developed a sudden, massive dislike for the brushed aluminium interior trims. Found a used set for a decent price, not sure what colour they are, they looked darker in the photos which I preferred, may bite the bullet and get piano black eventually, but good enough for now.

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Im hoping it’s a subtle enough change she won’t even notice…

A man after my own heart, keeping Extra chewing gum in the car. 👌

 

[Whitetac]

Well that was very easy, 10 minutes out the front of the house and the oil & filter is changed. Now running 5W40 as it approaches 100k miles.

£30 oil extractor definitely worthwhile as I don’t have access to ramps for a year or so. Will try and alternate changes through extractor and sump to avoid sludge collecting but it seemed to get the majority out anyway.

 

[Whitetac]

Played around with ChatGPT and it’s made me realise I need (want) some springs and spacers…not as low as this but couldn’t finesse the chat prompts. Think eibach do some decent springs but need to do some research as I think xdrive is slightly different. And then there’s the whilst you’re there jobs like Meyle HD control arms, tie rod ends etc..,

 

[Matt Cup]

Played around with ChatGPT and it’s made me realise I need (want) some springs and spacers…not as low as this but couldn’t finesse the chat prompts. Think eibach do some decent springs but need to do some research as I think xdrive is slightly different. And then there’s the whilst you’re there jobs like Meyle HD control arms, tie rod ends etc..,
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That looks like a coilover job there to dial in that fitment 👍

 

[Whitetac]

That looks like a coilover job there to dial in that fitment 👍

That’s too much lowz for me, would want a more subtle drop, spaced well, to keep as a useable daily, but ChatGPT would only drop it on its arse