New F31 330d driver - PPK love!
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Hello all
Not much of a thread really just reporting back after just over a month with my 13 plate F31 330d M Sport Touring. First time I've had a Beemer and first time with a 6 pot 'sensible' car - had a bit of trepidation going in but absolutely loving it. All the people saying this is a great engine have got it spot on. Have done over 1,000 miles going backwards and forwards to France on hols over the past couple of weeks with the family, and for once the kids were comfy and SWMBO was pretty impressed, even at higher speeds (which she hates). Previous cars have all been boy racer material - a couple of Alfas and a Fiesta ST for the proper Essex go kart look...
One thing I didn't expect was all the attention from other 3 series owners due to the fact mine has the M Performance Power Kit on it (improved BHP and the larger brakes). On the way back from France a bloke in a service station stopped me to ask about it as he was considering going from a 330d XDRIVE to a 335d. Challenged me to a razz up to compare notes - but couldn't sadly as the bikes were on the back!!
Anyway shout out to all the MPPK owners out there, and thanks to those on the forum who helped me with my decision.
Not much of a thread really just reporting back after just over a month with my 13 plate F31 330d M Sport Touring. First time I've had a Beemer and first time with a 6 pot 'sensible' car - had a bit of trepidation going in but absolutely loving it. All the people saying this is a great engine have got it spot on. Have done over 1,000 miles going backwards and forwards to France on hols over the past couple of weeks with the family, and for once the kids were comfy and SWMBO was pretty impressed, even at higher speeds (which she hates). Previous cars have all been boy racer material - a couple of Alfas and a Fiesta ST for the proper Essex go kart look...
One thing I didn't expect was all the attention from other 3 series owners due to the fact mine has the M Performance Power Kit on it (improved BHP and the larger brakes). On the way back from France a bloke in a service station stopped me to ask about it as he was considering going from a 330d XDRIVE to a 335d. Challenged me to a razz up to compare notes - but couldn't sadly as the bikes were on the back!!
Anyway shout out to all the MPPK owners out there, and thanks to those on the forum who helped me with my decision.
smashy said:
Hello DJ
A long time poster on here dynod his 330d with MPPK and showed 299bhp
Nice
Yeah I think I read a few of his posts before I pulled the trigger!A long time poster on here dynod his 330d with MPPK and showed 299bhp
Nice Compares very well with my old man's previous Maser Ghibli V6 diesel... will have to try how it goes next to his Alfa Giulia he's picking up soon...
djbunker8 said:
Yeah I think I read a few of his posts before I pulled the trigger!
Compares very well with my old man's previous Maser Ghibli V6 diesel... will have to try how it goes next to his Alfa Giulia he's picking up soon...
Should do the 330d is nearly a second faster to 62mph stockCompares very well with my old man's previous Maser Ghibli V6 diesel... will have to try how it goes next to his Alfa Giulia he's picking up soon...
therag3 said:
Anyone know BMW garages in the North (preferably NW) that will install the MPPK to a F30 330d? Thinking I might look into getting it done! thanks
Not a great help I know, but I'm not sure BMW are still selling the kits. For what it's worth the spec sheet is on another chap's site -- http://www.matlawrence.com/images/bmw/powerkit.pdf Could be helpful to email to prospective dealers.Mine was fitted at Barons in Hindhead. (Much too down south for you sorry). Previous owner had the BHP upgrade and the brakes upgraded. I think it's quite an involved fitting if you have both done. The BHP upgrade is the quicker one I understand and includes an ECU remap and a larger intercooler.
djbunker8 said:
therag3 said:
Anyone know BMW garages in the North (preferably NW) that will install the MPPK to a F30 330d? Thinking I might look into getting it done! thanks
Not a great help I know, but I'm not sure BMW are still selling the kits. For what it's worth the spec sheet is on another chap's site -- http://www.matlawrence.com/images/bmw/powerkit.pdf Could be helpful to email to prospective dealers.Mine was fitted at Barons in Hindhead. (Much too down south for you sorry). Previous owner had the BHP upgrade and the brakes upgraded. I think it's quite an involved fitting if you have both done. The BHP upgrade is the quicker one I understand and includes an ECU remap and a larger intercooler.
Hi, I can confirm that BMW are still selling them, I had mine done about a month ago @ Cooper BMW in reading (£1800 all in)
Interestingly the part did not show up as in Stock anywhere in the UK or Germany, But i asked them to order anyway.. 1 Week later one appeared like magic.
Indeed if you don't have the m sport brakes then a brake upgrade is needed, but in my opinion its needed anyway as the stock 330d brakes are a little weak. The new 4 pot brembos are night and day, much more confident. (worth 6-700 quid on their own)
As for the PPK. Its so much more than a remap ( i've had remaped bmw's before ) its not just a load more power, the whole car has changed feel, from gearing to response time to well everything..
The PPK just makes everything work right..
Eco pro is now smooth not sluggish
Comfort is sprightly
and sport mode is just way more fun.
So worth every penny in my book.
If you're still not sure, wait till the car is due for a front disk and pad replacement, so that will offset about 600 quid of the cost to new better brakes. :-)
Interestingly the part did not show up as in Stock anywhere in the UK or Germany, But i asked them to order anyway.. 1 Week later one appeared like magic.
Indeed if you don't have the m sport brakes then a brake upgrade is needed, but in my opinion its needed anyway as the stock 330d brakes are a little weak. The new 4 pot brembos are night and day, much more confident. (worth 6-700 quid on their own)
As for the PPK. Its so much more than a remap ( i've had remaped bmw's before ) its not just a load more power, the whole car has changed feel, from gearing to response time to well everything..
The PPK just makes everything work right..
Eco pro is now smooth not sluggish
Comfort is sprightly
and sport mode is just way more fun.
So worth every penny in my book.
If you're still not sure, wait till the car is due for a front disk and pad replacement, so that will offset about 600 quid of the cost to new better brakes. :-)
da_boggy said:
Hi, I can confirm that BMW are still selling them, I had mine done about a month ago @ Cooper BMW in reading (£1800 all in)
Interestingly the part did not show up as in Stock anywhere in the UK or Germany, But i asked them to order anyway.. 1 Week later one appeared like magic.
Indeed if you don't have the m sport brakes then a brake upgrade is needed, but in my opinion its needed anyway as the stock 330d brakes are a little weak. The new 4 pot brembos are night and day, much more confident. (worth 6-700 quid on their own)
As for the PPK. Its so much more than a remap ( i've had remaped bmw's before ) its not just a load more power, the whole car has changed feel, from gearing to response time to well everything..
The PPK just makes everything work right..
Eco pro is now smooth not sluggish
Comfort is sprightly
and sport mode is just way more fun.
So worth every penny in my book.
If you're still not sure, wait till the car is due for a front disk and pad replacement, so that will offset about 600 quid of the cost to new better brakes. :-)
Thank you ... btw if you don't mind saying was that £1,800 all in inc fitting etc. The dude who sold me my F31 said the original owner spent £4,300 having it fitted. Think I might have been sold down the river somewhat ... Interestingly the part did not show up as in Stock anywhere in the UK or Germany, But i asked them to order anyway.. 1 Week later one appeared like magic.
Indeed if you don't have the m sport brakes then a brake upgrade is needed, but in my opinion its needed anyway as the stock 330d brakes are a little weak. The new 4 pot brembos are night and day, much more confident. (worth 6-700 quid on their own)
As for the PPK. Its so much more than a remap ( i've had remaped bmw's before ) its not just a load more power, the whole car has changed feel, from gearing to response time to well everything..
The PPK just makes everything work right..
Eco pro is now smooth not sluggish
Comfort is sprightly
and sport mode is just way more fun.
So worth every penny in my book.
If you're still not sure, wait till the car is due for a front disk and pad replacement, so that will offset about 600 quid of the cost to new better brakes. :-)
Have you had the AC Schnitzer springs done by any chance? That's my next thought... Comfort is still a little wallowy suspension-wise for me.
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