F31 330d - Pure Blue Individual

R99 · 12-28-2017, 02:31 PM

A little winter update...

Car has just turned 10k miles - it’s racking them up as it’s my daily!

Couldn’t be happier with it to be honest & the colour gets lots of positive attention / comments.

It’s currently in a right state as the NE has been rather cold of late & I’ve sadly not had a chance to clean it for getting on for a couple of months - unheard of for me!!

Here’s a couple of pics:

Also just purchased an item on the mods list via the eBay 20% flash sale this afternoon..... some H&R sport springs. A nice little bargain at 139 EUR delivered from Germany!

Just need to find a decent place locally to get them fitted once they arrive!

beambeam1 · 12-28-2017, 07:11 PM

Stunning even when it is filthy!

Good work utilising that eBay discount, heard about it way too late.

R99 · 12-29-2017, 05:31 AM

Yeh, shouldn’t have bought these really, but hard to say no with 20% off!!

R99 · 01-02-2018, 04:11 PM

I couldnt stand the dirt any longer so today I braved the cold, wind and rain and got out there and cleaned it!!

Managed to get it dried off as the rain stopped about halfway through cleaning it, but now its hammering down again. Typical!

RajB · 01-02-2018, 06:47 PM

Excellent on the springs with discount code buddy. Look forward to the fitted pics.

Like you it’s hard finding time in between the bad weather to wash the cars lol.

Looking good as always.

bfleming · 01-03-2018, 02:20 AM

You haven't fitted the bodykit yet - change of heart?

R99 · 01-03-2018, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bfleming

You haven't fitted the bodykit yet - change of heart?

Yeh, I sold it!

Fancy some carbon parts for it at some point instead!

R99 · 01-06-2018, 10:07 AM

H&R's now arrived!

Car is going in for a new Windscreen on Monday after a fight with a rather large stone before the Christmas break!

Managed to argue the point with my underwriters and they have eventually authorised genuine BMW glass - but I still have to use their approved fitter - National Windscreens.

Not too chuffed as I wanted BMW to do it, however lets hope they don't have any issues!

Andy198712 · 01-06-2018, 02:26 PM

watch the condensation sensor if its like E90s

R99 · 01-06-2018, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy198712

watch the condensation sensor if its like E90s

What do I need to know - as much info as possible!

nomiS330d · 01-06-2018, 02:55 PM

Lovely colour, wish my blue was that and not crappy Monaco

Andy198712 · 01-07-2018, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by R99

What do I need to know - as much info as possible!

So where the rear view mirror is there is a sensor, it detects condensation on the screen and adjusts the vents accordingly..... it normally gets broken as it has to be stuck to the glass so i read?

i know this as mine throws a code as it doesn't work, which was probably caused by new glass in the past....

can you scan it for codes before and after? that'll be the acid test

Andy198712 · 01-07-2018, 06:54 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=531024

read that one, see if the F is the same? also google shows people having issues with rain sensors post new glass too....

R99 · 01-09-2018, 05:19 PM

Thanks to Craig (Wibbles) tonight I now have Apple CarPlay up & running on the car!

R99 · 02-15-2018, 05:02 PM

Update time.

Car will be going for a full GTechniq detail soon - 2 stage machine polish and the Crystal Serum Ultra Black package.

In the mean time I have now bought some wheels for the build - OEM F80 437m.

Intially I am going to try them on with the OEM tyre sizes (255/35 front and 275/35 rear) but my car also will be getting lowered soon on the H&R springs that I bought, so at that point I will have to change the tyres as they will will no doubt rub once lowered!

Once the springs are on I'll probably go for either 225/40 front and 255/35 rear OR 235/40 front and 265/35 rear.

R99 · 02-23-2018, 03:41 PM

Another quick update.

Opted for 4 new tyres on the 437m’s. Went with 245/35 & 265/35 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, also needed new valve stems after the previous owner of the wheels had been using metal valve caps on metal valve stems!

Wheels & tyres will be going on the car on Tuesday - can’t wait!

R99 · 02-26-2018, 06:30 AM

Got my 437m's on this morning.

Awful pictures as they were taken just as it was about to start snowing & the car is filthy!

The fronts do poke slightly so its going to need the H&R springs I have sat here on ASAP and maybe some increased camber to tuck them.

No rubbing with this wheel & tyre combo though, so thats good news!

Andy198712 · 02-27-2018, 11:34 AM

nice looking combo !

R99 · 02-27-2018, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy198712

nice looking combo !

Thanks!!

R99 · 03-06-2018, 04:25 PM

Had a photoshop done to see the 437's in all black - have to say I am liking the look!

Thoughts?

Also had a little tweak done to show some lowering:

e28bmw · 03-06-2018, 04:44 PM

I'm liking that James. Still looks OEM but a little different

R99 · 03-07-2018, 11:18 AM

Thanks! I am sold on a gloss black refurb I think!

12-28-2017, 02:31 PM	#45
R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	A little winter update... Car has just turned 10k miles - it’s racking them up as it’s my daily! Couldn’t be happier with it to be honest & the colour gets lots of positive attention / comments. It’s currently in a right state as the NE has been rather cold of late & I’ve sadly not had a chance to clean it for getting on for a couple of months - unheard of for me!! Here’s a couple of pics: Also just purchased an item on the mods list via the eBay 20% flash sale this afternoon..... some H&R sport springs. A nice little bargain at 139 EUR delivered from Germany! Just need to find a decent place locally to get them fitted once they arrive!
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12-28-2017, 07:11 PM	#46
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R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Yeh, shouldn’t have bought these really, but hard to say no with 20% off!!
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01-02-2018, 04:11 PM	#48
R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	I couldnt stand the dirt any longer so today I braved the cold, wind and rain and got out there and cleaned it!! Managed to get it dried off as the rain stopped about halfway through cleaning it, but now its hammering down again. Typical!
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01-02-2018, 06:47 PM	#49
RajB Brigadier General 448 Rep 3,312 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	Excellent on the springs with discount code buddy. Look forward to the fitted pics. Like you it’s hard finding time in between the bad weather to wash the cars lol. Looking good as always. __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build
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01-06-2018, 10:07 AM	#52
R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	H&R's now arrived! Car is going in for a new Windscreen on Monday after a fight with a rather large stone before the Christmas break! Managed to argue the point with my underwriters and they have eventually authorised genuine BMW glass - but I still have to use their approved fitter - National Windscreens. Not too chuffed as I wanted BMW to do it, however lets hope they don't have any issues!
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01-06-2018, 02:26 PM	#53
Andy198712 Major 145 Rep 1,006 Posts Drives: 2010 E91 325d Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	watch the condensation sensor if its like E90s
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01-06-2018, 02:55 PM	#55
nomiS330d Lieutenant 75 Rep 541 Posts Drives: E92 330d Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Doncaster iTrader: (0)	Lovely colour, wish my blue was that and not crappy Monaco
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01-07-2018, 06:54 AM	#57
Andy198712 Major 145 Rep 1,006 Posts Drives: 2010 E91 325d Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=531024 read that one, see if the F is the same? also google shows people having issues with rain sensors post new glass too....
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R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Thanks to Craig (Wibbles) tonight I now have Apple CarPlay up & running on the car!
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02-15-2018, 05:02 PM	#59
R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Update time. Car will be going for a full GTechniq detail soon - 2 stage machine polish and the Crystal Serum Ultra Black package. In the mean time I have now bought some wheels for the build - OEM F80 437m. Intially I am going to try them on with the OEM tyre sizes (255/35 front and 275/35 rear) but my car also will be getting lowered soon on the H&R springs that I bought, so at that point I will have to change the tyres as they will will no doubt rub once lowered! Once the springs are on I'll probably go for either 225/40 front and 255/35 rear OR 235/40 front and 265/35 rear.
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R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Another quick update. Opted for 4 new tyres on the 437m’s. Went with 245/35 & 265/35 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, also needed new valve stems after the previous owner of the wheels had been using metal valve caps on metal valve stems! Wheels & tyres will be going on the car on Tuesday - can’t wait!
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02-26-2018, 06:30 AM	#61
R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Got my 437m's on this morning. Awful pictures as they were taken just as it was about to start snowing & the car is filthy! The fronts do poke slightly so its going to need the H&R springs I have sat here on ASAP and maybe some increased camber to tuck them. No rubbing with this wheel & tyre combo though, so thats good news!
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R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Had a photoshop done to see the 437's in all black - have to say I am liking the look! Thoughts? Also had a little tweak done to show some lowering:
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03-07-2018, 11:18 AM	#66
R99 Banned 1098 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Thanks! I am sold on a gloss black refurb I think!
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