[danb1979]

Originally Posted by OMG73

Some during and after...
Struggling to upload the before pics but she was a bit plain..

Are they Apex EC7s?

Suit your car to a tee… I think I prefer their look over the ARC 8s on the saloon personally…

[OMG73]

Originally Posted by danb1979

Are they Apex EC7s?

Suit your car to a tee… I think I prefer their look over the ARC 8s on the saloon personally…

Thanks yeah EC7s, specs below.

9x18 et31. 255/40
9.5x18 et35. 265/40

Obs also prefer them, bit sportier for me but I do love the arc8s too.

[danb1979]

Originally Posted by OMG73

Thanks yeah EC7s, specs below.

9x18 et31. 255/40
9.5x18 et35. 265/40

Obs also prefer them, bit sportier for me but I do love the arc8s too.

They do suit your saloon really well. Always think they look better with more tyre on too

That’s why I stick with 18s on my F31…

I really like the 405Ms as they’re forged and c9kg a corner. The 397s I’ve got on as winters are nearly 14kg a corner, you can really tell the difference… Easy to clean though

I keep looking at Apex wheels but struggling to justify their cost

[Darren 340i]

340i here 😁

[TurboWeasel]

Probably a boring post being a standard car, but it's hard to believe I've done 26K in the old girl already!

As purchased in November 22 on 38K miles....@ £19K.



As it is now on 64K miles....@ £14.5K



The paint and interior are still absolutely immaculate after 26K daily miles. Not sure how I've escaped a billion stone chips, so credit due to BMW on their paint quality. My old VWs and Audis had crap paint that chipped easier than my girlfriend's 99p nail polish.

Loved the look of the factory fitted 442Ms but wasn't thrilled by the ride quality of 19s. The 400M is my favourite F30 wheel, so grabbed a very tidy set from a forum member. They're just discreet, easy to clean and suit the car, imo.

Spec is M Sport plus I believe and has the Harman stereo and some other bits and bobs. I get lost in BMW's myriad specs tbh, but I like it

It's treated me well and not a single fault so far, and has returned 51mpg over those 26K miles. Long may it continue. 3K oil changes should help

[Abzynthe]

Managed to clean the car and put it back in the garage before all the rain lol.

[danb1979]

After a week away in the Highlands and constant bloody rain here; a contactless wash is all it's going to get...



We've snow forecast later this week/next weekend here...

[Wazman999]

Originally Posted by danb1979

missed a bit :d

🤣🤙🏻

[McBeemer]

Originally Posted by Wazman999

And we have a shiny clean 335d back on the driveway 😎

These pics are putting my car to shame ... how do you clean the engine bay so well?

[Wazman999]

McBeemer the first clean is the hardest

Start with a de-greaser (Gunk do a good one)

Then a general cleaner

Then a dressing (bumper care or similar)

Once it's done once a weekly wipe over will do it 😎

[danb1979]

Originally Posted by McBeemer

These pics are putting my car to shame ... how do you clean the engine bay so well?

As Wazman999 says, it’s all to do with the first deep clean. It’s easy to maintain after that

I gave my engine bay a wipe down at the weekend, it’s generally spotless but filthy after the road trip to the highlands and back



When I first got the car back in Jan 2023 I gave it through clean using Autoglym’s Engine Bay cleaner / degreaser with numerous brushes and cloths, a good (but gentle) power wash rinse after that, dried it all off and treated the plastics with 303 Aerospace protectant.



However that doesn’t last well IMO, so I use AGs Vinyl & Rubber Care spray and it works really well/lasts longer etc…

Now, it’s just a quick wipe down and re-treat and it’s spotless again.

[McBeemer]

Thanks to both you guys ... I can see now that a careful power wash is okay (I wasn't sure if it would cause issues) Might tackle it at the weekend.

[moppity]

Originally Posted by McBeemer

Thanks to both you guys ... I can see now that a careful power wash is okay (I wasn't sure if it would cause issues) Might tackle it at the weekend.

Always good to see what The Guru says

https://youtu.be/w8cCOEnpNjA?si=70wwR_dzFyJJa63A

[danb1979]

Originally Posted by moppity

Always good to see what The Guru says

https://youtu.be/w8cCOEnpNjA?si=70wwR_dzFyJJa63A

Ha; never seen that episode!

Good to see him using the AG products I use too...

The 303 protectant is good; it just doesn't last at all unfortunately

[TurboWeasel]

Yeah I use Aerospace 303 stuff in the engine bay as well. My theory is if garages see a pristine engine bay, they will think "Picky customer" and do a better job I even went as far as to replace all rusty bolts on the slam panel and latch brackets, just because

Replacing the yellowed coolant tank with a fresh white one is next on the list.

[MY340i]

Looks like a 318d, little do people know its got a pure 800 setup under the hood

[TurboWeasel]

Originally Posted by MY340i

Looks like a 318d, little do people know its got a pure 800 setup under the hood

Brilliant Love a sleeper I've been thinking about downgrading my 30d to an 18d but the double tailpipes give it away.

[danb1979]

First full hand wash of 2024

[Troopa340i]

Originally Posted by MY340i

Looks like a 318d, little do people know its got a pure 800 setup under the hood

Glad you posted this. At least i know not to piss about if i ever see you around What power is it making?

I have a strange feeling I've driven past you before though. I've only ever seen a grey 340i and a black 340i in my area.

[MY340i]

Originally Posted by Troopa340i

Glad you posted this. At least i know not to piss about if i ever see you around What power is it making?

I have a strange feeling I've driven past you before though. I've only ever seen a grey 340i and a black 340i in my area.

There are indeed a couple of 340i's in the area, I think I've seen yours too I tend to stick to the slow lane, so you've probably zoomed past me a few times.

Powerwise i'm making just shy of 600, as not running premium fueling nor meth.

I know loads of youtubers talk about getting 700+bhp on a similar setup but no idea how they do that on standard tesco fuel

[Troopa340i]

Originally Posted by MY340i

There are indeed a couple of 340i's in the area, I think I've seen yours too I tend to stick to the slow lane, so you've probably zoomed past me a few times.

Powerwise i'm making just shy of 600, as not running premium fueling nor meth.

I know loads of youtubers talk about getting 700+bhp on a similar setup but no idea how they do that on standard tesco fuel

I'm sure I drove past you once when i was coming out of Eton. I recently saw a black 340i with MPE and gave a thumbs up in traffic

That sounds awesome, would love to check it out one day! I'm still stock apart from some intake mods. I've never been in a tuned B58, so i'm sure yours would scare the life out of me Who carried out the work?

[MY340i]

Originally Posted by Troopa340i

I'm sure I drove past you once when i was coming out of Eton. I recently saw a black 340i with MPE and gave a thumbs up in traffic

That sounds awesome, would love to check it out one day! I'm still stock apart from some intake mods. I've never been in a tuned B58, so i'm sure yours would scare the life out of me Who carried out the work?

For sure - happy to meet up and go for a spin soon. It’s been built up over the 5 years I’ve had it, quite a bit by wrench studios and a few others. I’m currently looking into upgrading the braking as planning a few track days this year. Probably a big brake kit by AP racing or similar.