F30/31 queries
F30/31 queries
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SteBrown91

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3,163 posts

160 months

Thursday 19th January 2017
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I am looking into getting a more practical car, and I am looking into F31 320d's

I want one with pro nav and harman kardon, which by looking at it most with these options have the m sport plus pack (which gets you h/k)

I have a few questions though for owners:

1) On the m sport models, what's he bumper clearance like? Do you have to be careful with kerbs/speed bumps etc? My GTD can be a bit of a pain with some humps/ramps in car parks etc but it's the undertray not the bumper that takes the flack. I am a little concerned it would be quite easy to damage the bumper on an m sport.

2) on the pro nav, what is the app integration like with Spotify/Deezer etc? If the car is over 3 years old do you have to subscribe to the app services? If so is it worth it?

3) tyres - the 19 inch run flats seem to be rather pricey, I'm assuming there's no issue swapping to non runflats?

Thanks in advance

ds666

3,183 posts

210 months

Friday 20th January 2017
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I've not had any ground clearance / bumper issues with my f31 . Lots of people fit lowered springs and haven't heard any adverse comments .
Spotify works fine for me with the phone plugged in and playing through media. Sound through the h k is really good . I don't believe there are any issues changing to non runflats ( sometime suggest to inform insurance ? ). But try one on runflats as they are not as bad as , say , 10 years ago .

SteBrown91

Original Poster:

3,163 posts

160 months

Friday 20th January 2017
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ds666 said:
I've not had any ground clearance / bumper issues with my f31 . Lots of people fit lowered springs and haven't heard any adverse comments .
Spotify works fine for me with the phone plugged in and playing through media. Sound through the h k is really good . I don't believe there are any issues changing to non runflats ( sometime suggest to inform insurance ? ). But try one on runflats as they are not as bad as , say , 10 years ago .
Thanks, regarding the run flats it's not the ride but more the cost. Decent normal tyres are about 120-140 each and run flats are 220-300 each, which when I do 20k a year there's potential for all 4 needing replacing in 1 year which would be costly.

smashy

3,108 posts

189 months

Friday 20th January 2017
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The price difference between my 18s and 19s is crazy never paid more than 140 and thats main Brands...

Edited by smashy on Friday 20th January 17:52

ds666

3,183 posts

210 months

Friday 20th January 2017
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I just paid £200 for a p zero run flat 19 inch . didn't look around much as I like using tyres on your drive- saves loads of time .

Helicopter123

8,831 posts

187 months

Friday 20th January 2017
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If you are looking at 19" wheels, seek out a car with Adaptive suspension.

DallaraV8

68 posts

177 months

Friday 20th January 2017
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SteBrown91 said:
Thanks, regarding the run flats it's not the ride but more the cost. Decent normal tyres are about 120-140 each and run flats are 220-300 each, which when I do 20k a year there's potential for all 4 needing replacing in 1 year which would be costly.
Quality brand tyres available for £150 in 19 inch RFT size...................