[stressdoc]

I like the Le Mans blue, and think the kit has more of a sport than the classy luxury look of the standard E90. Fine by me, but I would not spring the $ for looks regardless. If it comes with real performance goods then they will get my attention. Curious that the touring does not have an emblem -- is it a 330? (the folks on the debadging string should check it out...) The other thing BMWNA might want to consider is what a great trend setter the touring is for getting the USA market ready for the 1 series. Hint: give us more than the 325xi and 325i touring!!!

Killdork is right, the sensor is for ACC -- detecting distance to the car in front of you and adjusting speed accordingly.

[YYdoodle]

The bumper could look better, but still more aggressive than the stock one. I bet when we see some real pics some opinions wil change.

[maq]

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Just had it confirmed there will be Carbon Friber lips for the font bumper and a carbon fiber cover for the silver bit in the rear bumper available for dealer fitment when the kit comes out

Are you positive on that? Good news that is...

IMO two-tone isn't a bad idea, it's just that the silver area is too big. A CF cover sounds cool though.

Now, give us some interior shots BMW AG! I wanna see the M-tech steering wheel!

[Raikkonen]

I believe that I'm one of the few who absolutely LOVES the look of this package! I think it gives it a subtle "aggressiveness" that's lacking on the standard car, especially if all of the pieces are the same color as the body.

[kchika]

Originally Posted by 06alpine325icm

not a big fan like stock look alot better

same here

[SleeprM3]

Originally Posted by Terps

The bumper could look better, but still more aggressive than the stock one. I bet when we see some real pics some opinions wil change.

I hope the 335i comes with the aero kit as stock? On a regular 330i, the stock car looks better.

[billspreston]

I think it has lots of potential, look at this.

[romeo26]

well i like it to.

[YYimports]

Hey billspreston that looks real damn good with the back bumper painted like that. Shouldn't cost too much to do. Nice.

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by maq

Are you positive on that? Good news that is...

IMO two-tone isn't a bad idea, it's just that the silver area is too big. A CF cover sounds cool though.

Now, give us some interior shots BMW AG! I wanna see the M-tech steering wheel!

Confirmed the CF

Here is the M Sport Steering wheel on a 1 Series

[billspreston]

Originally Posted by lost8found

Hey billspreston that looks real damn good with the back bumper painted like that. Shouldn't cost too much to do. Nice.

Yeah, I like it like this too. I think it may look even better molded as all one piece.

[stressdoc]

Excellent! You guys are great photoshop designers. Now just put in the amped 268hp 3.0l from the 1-series, the lower differential (maybe even a limited slip) from the 325i, the right interior bits, and I will forego waiting for the 335i. I can live with 0-60mph/0-100kph in the mid 5s, and the 1/4m under 14 sec... Give us the sport wagon/touring version in the USA and I will be most happy.

[ogrady]

Here's some info on it from a UK dealer:

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In addtion to the current line up of base, ES, SE models, we are pleased to announce the introduction of M Sport models on all new 3 Series models. This action takes place from production week 36 onwards.

These new models gain the following equipment in addition (or replacement) to the SE specification:

M Aerodynamics package
Sport suspension
17" M light allow Double spoke wheels styling 194M: front 8J x 17 225/45 R17 / rear: 8.5J x 17 255/40 R17 on four-cylinder models
18" M light allow Double spoke wheels styling 193M: front 8J x 18 225/40 R18 / rear: 8.5J x 18 255/35 R18 on six-cylinder models
High gloss shadow line exterior finishers
Sports seats in new "Blue Shadow" cloth/Alcantara combination
M Sport leather steering wheel with perforated aero leather
M Sport short shift gear lever with perforated aero leather
Handbrake lever with perforated aero leather
Brushed Aluminuim interior trim
M door sill finishers with M badge
Individual anthracite headlining


Pricing for these new models is as follows:

318d M Sport (Z3SH) = £25.905 OTR
318i M Sport (Z3SE) = £23,690 OTR
320d M Sport (Z3SJ) = £27,015 OTR
320i M Sport (Z3SI) = £25,180 OTR
325i M Sport (Z3SK) = £28,255 OTR
330d M Sport (Z3SN) = £32,120 OTR
330i M Sport (Z3SL) = £31,555 OTR


M Sport models are only available in the following existing exterior paint finishes:

Titanium Silver (354)
Black Sapphire (475)
Sparkling Graphite (A22)
Alpine White (300)
Electric Red (438)


We are also pleased to announce the release of the following addtional paint finish for M Sport models only:

Le Mans Blue (381)


A new upholstery is available for M Sport models. This is called Blue Shadow cloth/Alcantara combination (ordering code - ANAT) and is only available in black. This is standard on all M Sport models. Dakota leathers are also available at a reduced price of £995.00.

Full details of the standard and optional equipment levels on M Sport models will be available under Standard Equipment on the Product Knowledge section of the Dealer InfoNet by 21st July.

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[maq]

Thanks for all the information guys.

Personally I don't like perforated leather. It's never been an M thing and just doesn't look right in a BMW. Hope the real M cars will come with proper leather bits.

Brushed aluminum trim and anthracite headlining would be nice though. The standard aluminum trim looks plain and cheap, and one thing I hate about non-M cars is the light-colored headlining.

[ckeck]

I thought the M Performance Package was only for coupes anyhow? Am I wrong about this?

[maq]

Without the hideous ACC eye. This is more like it :rocks:

I could happily live with a second MY 6-speed Le Mans Blue 330i M sport + CF rear bumper insert without ACC and iDrive. But too bad I don't they will bring the M sport here anytime soon, if they will ever do it.

[KUweatherman]

If the center piece in the rear bumper were painted, I would like it more. That, and lose the ACC radar in the front bumper.

[tbensous]

Here are some pictures of the M steering wheel and the M short shift gear lever with perforated leather. They are pictures of a 1 series with M package. I guess it will be identical on the 3 series.

I really don't like perforated leather

[Arby 330]

I WISH i could remove my ACC radar like it was a photoshop, or even better get a once piece rear M bumper in jet black to match the car.... to bad its so much tougher than that in real life
RB

[E90Fleet]

Dealer friend sent this pic showing the Carbon Fibre lips and rear insert in the parts system for the M Sport pack

[YYdoodle]

E90fleet the front bumper on that car looks like the standard bumper, could that CF lip be just for the standard bumper? Or maybe they didn't really bother drawing that car diagram to be what the M sport kit will really look like. In any case that CF lip looks a lot like the shape of the Hartge lip, which is my favorite look!

[Mark]

I had to see it in red, and I made the rear middle section BLACK, the way I like it