It's here! 330d M Sport - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

MarkW83 · 12-22-2012, 01:39 PM

Absolutely love it, gave a few thoughts in my "Build week" thread if anyone's interested

Been busy today sorting everything out on the car e.g. installing CF roundels (the inserts on the CF roundels look grey in the pics, they're actually a deep black matching everything else, not sure why they show as grey!), camera, black M badges to replace the coloured ones, black 330d badge etc. (tried to take a pic of the 330d badge just now but it doesn't show up too well in the dark as you can see, will get some better pics tomorrow), and sorting iDrive settings/favourites etc.. Here's a couple of quick pics for now

It was chucking it down outside most of the time, hence pics with it in the garage (just fits!).

edz_f31 · 12-22-2012, 01:47 PM

Wow looks fab!

And in the best colour combo too

If you think that is "just fits", you should see my garage

ENJOY!!

zorroone · 12-22-2012, 02:00 PM

Lush

rich1068 · 12-22-2012, 02:08 PM

Great stuff. Please upload some more. You done exactly what I intend to do with my MG 330d.

fotios335i · 12-22-2012, 02:09 PM

Gorgeous. Congrats! I can't wait for my msport retrofit so I can have that beautiful front bumper.

derekh929 · 12-22-2012, 02:09 PM

Looks fantastic like the colour combo

M40WST · 12-22-2012, 02:56 PM

lovely, congrats

F30AM · 12-22-2012, 02:58 PM

Congratulations!!!!

rich1068 · 12-22-2012, 03:40 PM

Oh and please share your sources for tail pipes, grilles and badges

jyoung69 · 12-22-2012, 03:52 PM

Bootiful, really Bootiful!!!

F30FAN · 12-22-2012, 04:47 PM

Very nice Mark..the MG and CR were made for each other..

Deyvy · 12-22-2012, 06:51 PM

The badge and exhaust tips are grey, or is it reflection?

In one of the photos it's been debadged?

MarkW83 · 12-22-2012, 07:37 PM

Thanks for the comments guys, will try and get some better pics tomorrow, if it ever stops raining!!

The black grilles are available from BMW, I think they were about £75 for the two; black (dark chrome) exhaust tips are from the 'Sport' line, and are around £60 for the two; the roundels are genuine carbon fiber (black, not grey, it's just the photo) which I have for the bonnet/boot/wheels and steering wheel, they were around £50 from a chap on eBay; the black/grey little M Sport badges (x5) were also from eBay, about £8 for all 5; anyone is welcome to PM me and I will give you some links

All that's left to be done is some vinyl overlays (in 3 shades of grey) to go over the coloured /// M strips on the front door kick plates, I have the vinyl, just needs to be cut down.

The car came debadged as I was fitting the gloss black 330d badge myself, to match all the other badges, and the lack of chrome on the car

RobUK · 12-23-2012, 02:48 AM

Sweet, and the first time I've seen black badges on an F30 - goes rather well

Any other mods planned? Y'know once you've started...

MarkW83 · 12-23-2012, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RobUK

Sweet, and the first time I've seen black badges on an F30 - goes rather well

Any other mods planned? Y'know once you've started...

Cheers, I've had them on my last 3 BMWs and I think they go best with the Mineral Grey (others were Space Grey and Black Sapphire); will try and get some close-up pics of the badges today.

I've also done the interior dash with the Matt coral red line (from the Sport line), but the only other thing I'm considering is a subtle body-coloured spoiler for the boot lid. The only one I've seen was a bit too big though, I'd want something subtle and small like the E92 M3 lip spoiler, but it doesn't look like one is a available yet! The dealer put me my Philips SilverVision indicator bulbs in (big difference actually!) but wouldn't put my white fogs in for 'legal reasons' (even though they're fully legal and E marked!) so I just need to do that at some point.

Nothing else planned I don't think!

johnbmw6 · 12-23-2012, 06:40 AM

Well here at last Mark, looks great love the black front grills (mine coming), better pictures required IF it ever stops raining, best wishes J

MarkW83 · 12-23-2012, 07:05 AM

Cheers John, girlfriend has stolen it for the next few hours for some shopping (thought I'd leave her to it!) so will try and get some pics when she gets back. I like the black grilles a lot, will look great on yours.

johnbmw6 · 12-23-2012, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkW83

Cheers John, girlfriend has stolen it for the next few hours for some shopping (thought I'd leave her to it!) so will try and get some pics when she gets back. I like the black grilles a lot, will look great on yours.

Yea I have the Tips and Grills and performance mats coming

sometime, no rush though, once the car has done 1000+ miles it really lifts off

, I have shocked a few sport cars with it so far.

Enjoy and Merry Xmas.

MarkW83 · 12-23-2012, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbmw6

Yea I have the Tips and Grills and performance mats coming

sometime, no rush though, once the car has done 1000+ miles it really lifts off

, I have shocked a few sport cars with it so far.

Enjoy and Merry Xmas.

Thanks John, to be honest, already - even though I'm trying to take it quite easy - I'm extremely happy with the performance, the power is so effortless and accessible, and it's extremely quick; compared to the 135i and 335d I'm more than happy with how the power compares, even already

rich1068 · 12-23-2012, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkW83

The black grilles are available from BMW, I think they were about £75 for the two; black (dark chrome) exhaust tips are from the 'Sport' line, and are around £60 for the two; the roundels are genuine carbon fiber (black, not grey, it's just the photo) which I have for the bonnet/boot/wheels and steering wheel, they were around £50 from a chap on eBay; the black/grey little M Sport badges (x5) were also from eBay, about £8 for all 5; anyone is welcome to PM me and I will give you some links

I'd appreciate a PM with links if you don't mind

edz_f31 · 12-24-2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkW83

The dealer put me my Philips SilverVision indicator bulbs in (big difference actually!) but wouldn't put my white fogs in for 'legal reasons' (even though they're fully legal and E marked!) so I just need to do that at some point.

Nothing else planned I don't think!

After seeing your pics I went and put some silvervisions in this morning (during a brief break in the weather) and it is impressive how much better they look. In the last car (MINI) the bulb holders were helpfully (!!) orange plastic so the effect wasn't as clear as in the F31. Very pleased

MarkW83 · 12-24-2012, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edz_f31

After seeing your pics I went and put some silvervisions in this morning (during a brief break in the weather) and it is impressive how much better they look. In the last car (MINI) the bulb holders were helpfully (!!) orange plastic so the effect wasn't as clear as in the F31. Very pleased

Definitely makes a difference doesn't it! There's so much detail and openness in the light housing that it's a shame to spoil it with the egg-yolk bulbs

The SVs are great bulbs as well, as bright as stock.

12-22-2012, 01:39 PM	#1
MarkW83 Lieutenant Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK Posts: 472 iTrader: (0)	It's here! 330d M Sport Absolutely love it, gave a few thoughts in my "Build week" thread if anyone's interested Been busy today sorting everything out on the car e.g. installing CF roundels (the inserts on the CF roundels look grey in the pics, they're actually a deep black matching everything else, not sure why they show as grey!), camera, black M badges to replace the coloured ones, black 330d badge etc. (tried to take a pic of the 330d badge just now but it doesn't show up too well in the dark as you can see, will get some better pics tomorrow), and sorting iDrive settings/favourites etc.. Here's a couple of quick pics for now It was chucking it down outside most of the time, hence pics with it in the garage (just fits!). Attached Images __________________ F30 330d M Sport Mineral Grey / Coral Red Pro Nav/Visibility Pack/Comfort Pack/Harman Kardon/Head-Up Display/Electric Seats/Comfort Access/Adaptive Suspension... Last edited by MarkW83; 12-22-2012 at 04:18 PM.
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12-22-2012, 01:47 PM	#2
edz_f31 Private First Class Drives: F31 320d MSport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cumbria, England Posts: 141 iTrader: (0)	Wow looks fab! And in the best colour combo too If you think that is "just fits", you should see my garage ENJOY!! __________________ F31 320D M Sport Touring Mineral Grey / Coral Red

12-22-2012, 02:09 PM	#5
fotios335i Major General Drives: 12 BSM F30 sportline 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cape cod MA Posts: 6,370 iTrader: (61)	Gorgeous. Congrats! I can't wait for my msport retrofit so I can have that beautiful front bumper. __________________ 2012 335i sportline/Msport, M adaptive and vss, sport 8 AT, fully loaded, Black saphire, black dakota leather, M performance front grills, M performance shifter, M performance rear spoiler, M performance power kit, M performance exhaust, 19" 401's, morr vs8.2's coming someday..., front aero lip & more coming....

12-22-2012, 02:58 PM	#8
F30AM Major Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,373 iTrader: (0)	Congratulations!!!! __________________ F30 EBII 330d M-Sport/Red Hippo Hide Heated Chairs/18"/Aluminium Hex+Black Trim/Smart Door Mirrors/Cunning Xenons/Clever Suspenders/Electric Back Help/DAB/HK/New Pro Media/Extra Coded Immobiliser/Ciggy Pack/Booty Net/Memory Cushion for Bony Posterior!/5 Year Service Pack A TRULY WONDERFUL CAR. Had Baggy Red Hippo Hide Chairs. Fixed at my expense. Mean BMW refused to help

12-22-2012, 03:52 PM	#10
jyoung69 Enlisted Member Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Herts. England. Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	Bootiful, really Bootiful!!! __________________ F30 330d M Sport Black Sapphire/Black Dakota/DAB/Folding Mirrors/Sunroof/Heated Seats/HiFi Upgrade/Prof Media Pack/Vis Pack and LOVING every minute of it!!

12-22-2012, 02:00 PM	#3
zorroone Second Lieutenant Drives: F31 330dxdrive at dealer 15 Ap Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Belfast Posts: 284 iTrader: (0)	Lush

12-22-2012, 02:08 PM	#4
rich1068 Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2,791 iTrader: (0)	Great stuff. Please upload some more. You done exactly what I intend to do with my MG 330d.

12-22-2012, 02:09 PM	#6
derekh929 Captain Drives: F31 330d M Sport on Order Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 716 iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic like the colour combo

12-22-2012, 02:56 PM	#7
M40WST Enlisted Member Drives: F30 316d ES AW Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, UK Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	lovely, congrats

12-22-2012, 03:40 PM	#9
rich1068 Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2,791 iTrader: (0)	Oh and please share your sources for tail pipes, grilles and badges

12-22-2012, 04:47 PM	#11
F30FAN Private First Class Drives: F30 330d M Sport - Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK Posts: 192 iTrader: (0)	Very nice Mark..the MG and CR were made for each other.. __________________ F30 330d MSport Alpine White\|19"Star Spoke Alloys\| Dakota Leather\|Advanced Parking\|Visibility\|BMW Pro Media Pkge\|MSport Braking System\|MSport\|Susp\|HUD\|S L D\|Harmon/Kardon http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=781108

12-22-2012, 06:51 PM	#12
Deyvy Private First Class Drives: F30 330D Finally. Love it! Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 176 iTrader: (0)	The badge and exhaust tips are grey, or is it reflection? In one of the photos it's been debadged? __________________ 330D M Sport Estoril Blue 19" + M Sport Brakes, Adaptive Suspension, HK Sound, HUD, Stop+Go, Vis Pack, New Pro Nav.

12-22-2012, 07:37 PM	#13
MarkW83 Lieutenant Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK Posts: 472 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the comments guys, will try and get some better pics tomorrow, if it ever stops raining!! The black grilles are available from BMW, I think they were about £75 for the two; black (dark chrome) exhaust tips are from the 'Sport' line, and are around £60 for the two; the roundels are genuine carbon fiber (black, not grey, it's just the photo) which I have for the bonnet/boot/wheels and steering wheel, they were around £50 from a chap on eBay; the black/grey little M Sport badges (x5) were also from eBay, about £8 for all 5; anyone is welcome to PM me and I will give you some links All that's left to be done is some vinyl overlays (in 3 shades of grey) to go over the coloured /// M strips on the front door kick plates, I have the vinyl, just needs to be cut down. The car came debadged as I was fitting the gloss black 330d badge myself, to match all the other badges, and the lack of chrome on the car __________________ F30 330d M Sport Mineral Grey / Coral Red Pro Nav/Visibility Pack/Comfort Pack/Harman Kardon/Head-Up Display/Electric Seats/Comfort Access/Adaptive Suspension... Last edited by MarkW83; 12-22-2012 at 07:42 PM.

12-23-2012, 02:48 AM	#14
RobUK Captain Drives: F30 328i Lux' 8SAT, Red Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 822 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 [0.00] 2012 BMW 328i [5.00]	Sweet, and the first time I've seen black badges on an F30 - goes rather well Any other mods planned? Y'know once you've started... __________________ 2012 F30 328i Lux', 8SAT, Melbourne Red

12-23-2012, 06:40 AM	#16
johnbmw6 Live for today tomorrow never comes Drives: 2014 LCI M5 coming October Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 3,093 iTrader: (0)	Well here at last Mark, looks great love the black front grills (mine coming), better pictures required IF it ever stops raining, best wishes J __________________ Live for now, life is too short. 2013 M5 LCI on Order for October.

12-23-2012, 07:05 AM	#17
MarkW83 Lieutenant Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK Posts: 472 iTrader: (0)	Cheers John, girlfriend has stolen it for the next few hours for some shopping (thought I'd leave her to it!) so will try and get some pics when she gets back. I like the black grilles a lot, will look great on yours. __________________ F30 330d M Sport Mineral Grey / Coral Red Pro Nav/Visibility Pack/Comfort Pack/Harman Kardon/Head-Up Display/Electric Seats/Comfort Access/Adaptive Suspension...

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