F31 335d x drive Touring - perfect daily ?

F31 335d x drive Touring - perfect daily ?

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AlmostUseful

3,276 posts

199 months

Friday 23rd October 2020
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jagfan2 said:
Yeah keep hearing that from people that know, definitely on the shopping list, will just have to drive it hard for the next 15k and kill these quick laugh

Did have a new Jag XFS sportbrake as a company car for a bit couple of years ago (ex JLR) which was more refined (and a nicer place to be) but then its a class above and newer gen. Did look at the older XFS as an alternative to this as think they are lovely too. But the 3 series is smaller externally with nearly as much room in the cabin, lighter and faster and better handling because of it.

Mines adaptive so have set up sport mode to be just chassis so i can flick into it, then use sport on trans for a bit more go,, tend use comfort round town and eco on Mway where it definitely helps


Edited by jagfan2 on Friday 23 October 10:33
It’s a waste of the car in my opinion, for the sake of a set of tyres and a can of tyre gunk I’d get rid of the RFTs and enjoy your car much more.

xcesx

134 posts

151 months

Saturday 24th October 2020
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I’m in a similar position.
I’ve just bought a G31 530d with the 20” wheels. All run flats. The cars in to have the wheels refurbished.

I agree it makes sense to swap them but it also makes sense to get the wear out of the current tyres. It’s not cheap for a full set. Each to their own I suppose.

I’m going to wait until next year before swapping mine. I think!!!

peetee7

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290 posts

64 months

Saturday 24th October 2020
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Quick oil service this morning (not resetting the iDrive). Only 8,901 miles since the last oil change which was done by BMW Tamworth. Car is utterly filthy in this Autumn weather. Gave the engine bay a quick wipe down afterwards whilst the engine cover was off












peetee7

Original Poster:

290 posts

64 months

Saturday 24th October 2020
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likesachange said:
I have just supplied a friends car with the M5 Comp wheels! Looks great!
That works really well , never considered that combination before. Nice

Pica-Pica

13,625 posts

83 months

Saturday 24th October 2020
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peetee7 said:
Quick oil service this morning (not resetting the iDrive). Only 8,901 miles since the last oil change which was done by BMW Tamworth. Car is utterly filthy in this Autumn weather. Gave the engine bay a quick wipe down afterwards whilst the engine cover was off
What pump is that? Is it a clean job? Tell me more.

likesachange

2,630 posts

193 months

Saturday 24th October 2020
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peetee7 said:
That works really well , never considered that combination before. Nice
Yeah looks really good.

I’ve just had some 20’s fitted to mine and MPS4’s
Have 3 sets left wink. Car is filthy tho. Follow me on WheelHubUK on IG


Escort3500

11,830 posts

144 months

Saturday 24th October 2020
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Great thread; I’ve enjoyed reading everyone’s comments and advice.

Had our 340i since January and quite impressed so far. It’s pretty much the prefect all-rounder for us - two dogs, effortless on a long drive and entertaining on shorter ones, low annual mileage (so no diesel requirement) and prefer the look of a touring over a saloon. Only downside so far is the awful Bridgestone runflat tyres so they’ll be replaced in due course with Michelin Pilots, and I’ll probably fit Bilstein B14 coil overs next year.

It makes our 2007 RS4 feel very dated though it’s not as quick (the Audi’s mapped) or sure-footed in the wet and doesn’t sound as nice. smile

Oh, and it’s Sunset Orange, which is not to everyone’s taste, but we fancied a change from a succession of silver and black cars.

Keep the posts coming please chaps smile

likesachange

2,630 posts

193 months

Saturday 24th October 2020
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Escort3500 said:
Great thread; I’ve enjoyed reading everyone’s comments and advice.

Had our 340i since January and quite impressed so far. It’s pretty much the prefect all-rounder for us - two dogs, effortless on a long drive and entertaining on shorter ones, low annual mileage (so no diesel requirement) and prefer the look of a touring over a saloon. Only downside so far is the awful Bridgestone runflat tyres so they’ll be replaced in due course with Michelin Pilots, and I’ll probably fit Bilstein B14 coil overs next year.

It makes our 2007 RS4 feel very dated though it’s not as quick (the Audi’s mapped) or sure-footed in the wet and doesn’t sound as nice. smile

Oh, and it’s Sunset Orange, which is not to everyone’s taste, but we fancied a change from a succession of silver and black cars.

Keep the posts coming please chaps smile
Surprised the 340i isn’t as quick as the RS4 .. mapping a RS4 won’t gain much .. obv haven’t mapped the 340.

I watched a car wow vid of the M340 vs new RS4 80bhp apart and from memory it was pretty much neck and neck

Escort3500

11,830 posts

144 months

Saturday 24th October 2020
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The RS4 was carbon cleaned and mapped (stage 2) at MRC to 427bhp.

Despite the bhp difference there’s not a huge amount of actual difference between the two when you’re pressing on, but it is much better in the wet.

vulture1

12,129 posts

178 months

Saturday 24th October 2020
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Took mine for its first major run with some pretty bloody stiff competition.

Up the west coast of Scotland some roads I know a little. Aside from the mclaren the car kept up and got away from some of the "competiton"

I learned that the gearstick semi up down is useless you need your hands on the wheel but full manual and sport mode using the paddles is very good. I'm used to manual sports cars (e46 m3 noble m12) and knowing that i'm going down from 4th to 3rd itowards a corner etc. However in the 8 speed box this is impossible. The best way to drive it quick is to just drop a gear or pull a gear if you need to there will be one there for you. And being diesel and "on it" it is hard to just tell by engine sound however looking ahead you can just catch the rev needle out the corner of your eye.
After a few miles I was in the zone and while leading managed to drop the porsche 911.

The driving style had to be different to the others though. You had to very much have the car ready for the corner and then once settled power through, Manual sport (gearstick tot he left) stopped the car from its awkward downshifts mid corner which can upset the balance so as long as you paddled down in the correct gear you are set to rocket out the corner.


It was a great run and while i knew the car is not a sports car it can definitely keep up with proper sports cars.

Edited by vulture1 on Saturday 24th October 23:34

peetee7

Original Poster:

290 posts

64 months

Sunday 25th October 2020
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Pica-Pica said:
What pump is that? Is it a clean job? Tell me more.
Normally I’d jack each corner up onto extremely thick railway sleeper wood and take my time by opening up the sump plug and letting the oil drain out slowly. Then to satisfy my OCD I’d jack each corner the last time to shake out any last few drips.

Not having time to do the above I used the extractor. It’s a Sealey TP69 6.5L. Simply enter the nozzle into the dipstick hole and it’ll suck all the oil out by creating vacuum. Really clean and tidy and takes almost no time.


Edited by peetee7 on Sunday 25th October 01:16

peetee7

Original Poster:

290 posts

64 months

Sunday 25th October 2020
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likesachange said:
Yeah looks really good.

I’ve just had some 20’s fitted to mine and MPS4’s
Have 3 sets left wink. Car is filthy tho. Follow me on WheelHubUK on IG

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peetee7

Original Poster:

290 posts

64 months

Sunday 25th October 2020
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vulture1 said:



Took mine for its first major run with some pretty bloody stiff competition.

Up the west coast of Scotland some roads I know a little. Aside from the mclaren the car kept up and got away from some of the "competiton"

I learned that the gearstick semi up down is useless you need your hands on the wheel but full manual and sport mode using the paddles is very good. I'm used to manual sports cars (e46 m3 noble m12) and knowing that i'm going down from 4th to 3rd itowards a corner etc. However in the 8 speed box this is impossible. The best way to drive it quick is to just drop a gear or pull a gear if you need to there will be one there for you. And being diesel and "on it" it is hard to just tell by engine sound however looking ahead you can just catch the rev needle out the corner of your eye.
After a few miles I was in the zone and while leading managed to drop the porsche 911.

The driving style had to be different to the others though. You had to very much have the car ready for the corner and then once settled power through, Manual sport (gearstick tot he left) stopped the car from its awkward downshifts mid corner which can upset the balance so as long as you paddled down in the correct gear you are set to rocket out the corner.


It was a great run and while i knew the car is not a sports car it can definitely keep up with proper sports cars.

Edited by vulture1 on Saturday 24th October 23:34
Quite a line up there. Good mix of cars. I agree, if driven correctly they are certainly quite capable. Surprisingly capable

peetee7

Original Poster:

290 posts

64 months

Sunday 25th October 2020
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Escort3500 said:
Great thread; I’ve enjoyed reading everyone’s comments and advice.

Had our 340i since January and quite impressed so far. It’s pretty much the prefect all-rounder for us - two dogs, effortless on a long drive and entertaining on shorter ones, low annual mileage (so no diesel requirement) and prefer the look of a touring over a saloon. Only downside so far is the awful Bridgestone runflat tyres so they’ll be replaced in due course with Michelin Pilots, and I’ll probably fit Bilstein B14 coil overs next year.

It makes our 2007 RS4 feel very dated though it’s not as quick (the Audi’s mapped) or sure-footed in the wet and doesn’t sound as nice. smile

Oh, and it’s Sunset Orange, which is not to everyone’s taste, but we fancied a change from a succession of silver and black cars.

Keep the posts coming please chaps smile
Two very capable fast wagons you have there mate , love it. Always had a massive thing for the B7 RS4 and many years ago had the privilege of driving a friends one on his wedding day - dedicated driver so was a smooth and gentle drive. A healthy B7 RS4 + remap could hold off a 340i just about I’d imagine.

340i Touring sounds lovely. Don’t believe I’ve ever seen the 40i in Sunset Orange .. please share pics. The B58 is a different animal all together - never fails to impress. Personally if I went down the 340i Touring route I’m almost certain I’d go down the Birds route with the B3 Sport Suspension and Quaife ATB Diff. Or possibly even the Wavetrac diff.

Michelin PS4S's are tyres you need. It'll transform the car and keep some spare Holts Tyreweld in the boot in the event of a puncture.

Sim89

1,570 posts

206 months

Sunday 25th October 2020
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I can also highly recommend Glen at GKR Performance in Oswestry. Really knows his stuff and gives you lots of time and attention - well regarded in BMW circles. MY14 F31 330d S-Drive, with an aftermarket intercooler and very mild map is doing a dyno'd 300hp@3845rpm and 650N/m@2100rpm. Good safe parameters all round - intake temps, EG temps - zero smoke.

Otherwise a standard car with the exception of 15mm front and 12mm rear spacers. Makes the 403m wheels fill the arch a little better. PS4s always.

Escort3500

11,830 posts

144 months

Sunday 25th October 2020
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peetee7 said:
Escort3500 said:
Great thread; I’ve enjoyed reading everyone’s comments and advice.

Had our 340i since January and quite impressed so far. It’s pretty much the prefect all-rounder for us - two dogs, effortless on a long drive and entertaining on shorter ones, low annual mileage (so no diesel requirement) and prefer the look of a touring over a saloon. Only downside so far is the awful Bridgestone runflat tyres so they’ll be replaced in due course with Michelin Pilots, and I’ll probably fit Bilstein B14 coil overs next year.

It makes our 2007 RS4 feel very dated though it’s not as quick (the Audi’s mapped) or sure-footed in the wet and doesn’t sound as nice. smile

Oh, and it’s Sunset Orange, which is not to everyone’s taste, but we fancied a change from a succession of silver and black cars.

Keep the posts coming please chaps smile
Two very capable fast wagons you have there mate , love it. Always had a massive thing for the B7 RS4 and many years ago had the privilege of driving a friends one on his wedding day - dedicated driver so was a smooth and gentle drive. A healthy B7 RS4 + remap could hold off a 340i just about I’d imagine.

340i Touring sounds lovely. Don’t believe I’ve ever seen the 40i in Sunset Orange .. please share pics. The B58 is a different animal all together - never fails to impress. Personally if I went down the 340i Touring route I’m almost certain I’d go down the Birds route with the B3 Sport Suspension and Quaife ATB Diff. Or possibly even the Wavetrac diff.

Michelin PS4S's are tyres you need. It'll transform the car and keep some spare Holts Tyreweld in the boot in the event of a puncture.
Thanks. I love the contrast between what are two fairly similar, reasonably quick estates. I’ll most likely be looking at going down the modding route, including Birds, once the car’s out of warranty, but for now it’s doing fine (bar the tyres eek, they will be replaced with Michelins).

Pic of metaphorical Marmite colour choice smile



ahenners

594 posts

125 months

Monday 26th October 2020
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Escort3500 said:
Thanks. I love the contrast between what are two fairly similar, reasonably quick estates. I’ll most likely be looking at going down the modding route, including Birds, once the car’s out of warranty, but for now it’s doing fine (bar the tyres eek, they will be replaced with Michelins).

Pic of metaphorical Marmite colour choice smile


That looks absolutely fantastic. Applaud the colour choice!

Pizzaeatingking

493 posts

70 months

Tuesday 27th October 2020
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Escort3500 said:
The RS4 was carbon cleaned and mapped (stage 2) at MRC to 427bhp.

Despite the bhp difference there’s not a huge amount of actual difference between the two when you’re pressing on, but it is much better in the wet.
That's handy to know, my mate has just picked up an RS4, it's currently stock and I have the MPPSK on my 40i so I reckon I could give him a run for his money. laugh Mine's Sunset Orange too, pleased I didn't go with my original choice of grey!

Escort3500

11,830 posts

144 months

Tuesday 27th October 2020
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ahenners said:
Escort3500 said:
Thanks. I love the contrast between what are two fairly similar, reasonably quick estates. I’ll most likely be looking at going down the modding route, including Birds, once the car’s out of warranty, but for now it’s doing fine (bar the tyres eek, they will be replaced with Michelins).

Pic of metaphorical Marmite colour choice smile


That looks absolutely fantastic. Applaud the colour choice!
Thanks; it does divide opinion smile

Escort3500

11,830 posts

144 months

Tuesday 27th October 2020
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Pizzaeatingking said:
Escort3500 said:
The RS4 was carbon cleaned and mapped (stage 2) at MRC to 427bhp.

Despite the bhp difference there’s not a huge amount of actual difference between the two when you’re pressing on, but it is much better in the wet.
That's handy to know, my mate has just picked up an RS4, it's currently stock and I have the MPPSK on my 40i so I reckon I could give him a run for his money. laugh Mine's Sunset Orange too, pleased I didn't go with my original choice of grey!
I read your thread on here before I bought mine and was researching what to get! I viewed quite a number and most were black, silver or met blue. I just fancied something different. As mine’s post-2015 I can’t fit the MPSSK system. Have you heard anything god/bad about the PCW s/s systems?