[BigAlinOZ]

Thanks CSBM5 and zazzau for this info. That's something I wasn't aware of.

I'm not going to track the car. I do like a spirited drive every now and again and I might take it the drag strip once. You think I should avoid the Tech Pack?

What if I plan to modify the car a little but down the line, would it matter if I had this or not?

Does it have much heat soak issues or brake fade without the Tech Pack?

[HFW003]

The oil cooler protector has been around for a while now I believe?

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...bly-g20-m340i/

[BigAlinOZ]

Originally Posted by HFW003

The oil cooler protector has been around for a while now I believe?

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...bly-g20-m340i/

Do they ship to Australia? Looks like the cooler is completely covered, does it still keep it cool? I says it does an the website, but in reality?

[bimmabum]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

Perfect! It's hard to beat the Michelin PS4s tires.

does the m340i LCI come stock with PS4s with and without M tech package?

[bimmabum]

As far as I know this is just an EXTRA transmission oil cooler isn't it? If there was no technology package where would the cooler go instead? or would there just be an empty space underneath?

[CSBM5]

Originally Posted by bimmabum

As far as I know this is just an EXTRA transmission oil cooler isn't it? If there was no technology package where would the cooler go instead? or would there just be an empty space underneath?

It's an engine oil cooler that is added with the tech package. All cars get the transmission fluid cooler as standard.

[CSBM5]

Originally Posted by bimmabum

does the m340i LCI come stock with PS4s with and without M tech package?

No. We just spec'd out and ordered a 2024 M340i and took delivery a couple of weeks ago. The staggered 792 wheels with mixed tires were specified, and they were stated as coming with summer performance tires. Without the tech package though, they equip the car with Bridgestone S001 runflats (BMW * version) in the same sizes as the PS4S (225/40-19, 255/35-19)...even though we also ordered the space saver spare tire option. Not that it really matters, but when the mixed 792 wheels with summer tires are selected as in our case, the max speed limiter is raised also (as is included in the tech package).

[CSBM5]

Originally Posted by HFW003

The oil cooler protector has been around for a while now I believe?

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...bly-g20-m340i/

That provides no accommodation for the oil cooler...really bizarre. Oh, notice the red highlighted text: "Not Suitable for Vehicles with ZTK Package " This is just a replacement underbody panel to take the place of the stock plastic parts. Also, their write up about it discussing the oil cooler is a copy/paste over from cars with oil coolers (i.e. M2/3/4, etc, and of course ZTK package which this product is not designed for). They need to rewrite this product's description.

Here is Turner's lower protection plate design for a car with an oil cooler (in this specific example an F80 M3 but they all are similarly located): https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...8x-skid-plate/

Note some are still not satisfied with the open sections of the Turner design and install mesh screening across them to protect the cooler. Other sources provide solutions with mesh screen protection too.

[CSBM5]

Here are some links from the G80 section regarding protecting the oil cooler (along with numerous posters showing debilitating damage):

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2048875

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2077651

I'm sure something could be mildly modified to fit the G20 installation (especially if it was simply installing stiff screening material).

[BigAlinOZ]

Would you say I would need it or not? The Tech pack I mean?

[zazzau]

Originally Posted by BigAlinOZ

Would you say I would need it or not? The Tech pack I mean?

That’s a personal decision. Driven mine in the hot desert of Palm Springs with temperatures as high as 110F - zero heat soak! Folks on numerous threads on this forum have reported tracking without this package and have had no problems. It depends; some folks here get the package just for the aesthetics. There’s benefits to having this if you’re tracking and/or if you live in an especially hot region - the extra cooling goes a long way.

[zazzau]

Originally Posted by CSBM5

Here are some links from the G80 section regarding protecting the oil cooler (along with numerous posters showing debilitating damage):

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2048875

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2077651

Happened to another poster on a G20 as well:

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=30506206

[NLJ]

I believe ZTK also has a different oil pump and extra shielding on the steering rack!

[CSBM5]

Originally Posted by NLJ

I believe ZTK also has a different oil pump and extra shielding on the steering rack!

Bingo! See different part numbers for ZTK, i.e. S33TA=Yes:

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=11_7782

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=32_2637

[BigAlinOZ]

OK, good to know. As I'm not going to be tracking it at all maybe if I find the right car and it doesn't have it then it won't be a deal breaker for me.

I'm struggling to find a G20 (pre CLI) with M seats and the Tech Pack. There's only 1 for sale at the moment with M seats but it doesn't have the Tech Pack (and not my first choice in colour). I'll just have to be more patient.

Do you know if the standard seats can be swapped for the M ones? Or is it impossible to find M seats for sale too?

[blue_seather]

I personally specced the M Technology pack for the bigger brakes but purposefully avoided the M seats as I'm 6'3" and the rear seats would become completely unusable due to the large plastics at the back of the seats. Keep this in mind.

[bimmabum]

Originally Posted by CSBM5

It's an engine oil cooler that is added with the tech package. All cars get the transmission fluid cooler as standard.

So this is just an EXTRA engine oil cooler to additionally help to lower temps? Then if no technology package is selected would there just be no cooler there and you're left with an empty space underneath where it would've been installed?

[blue_seather]

Originally Posted by bimmabum

So this is just an EXTRA engine oil cooler to additionally help to lower temps? Then if no technology package is selected would there just be no cooler there and you're left with an empty space underneath where it would've been installed?

No, it's nothing down there without the package. I truly hope it's not present in the EU spec even with the package, as I'm not going to track it anyway. I'll be able to confirm in a week when I receive my car.

[BigAlinOZ]

Found another way of spotting the Tech Pack, here's a comparison of the front brake discs/rotors. Significantly larger on the Tech Pack on the right.

[DPA323]

Hi,

In Australia I am told that if I want the M Technology Package (ie. larger brakes & cooling) then I can only have the smaller 19” wheels and not the 20” wheels. This seems like an illogical trade off. Anyone have experience and can advise on whether I can order the 20” wheels AND the M Tech pack?

[CSBM5]

Originally Posted by DPA323

Hi,

In Australia I am told that if I want the M Technology Package (ie. larger brakes & cooling) then I can only have the smaller 19” wheels and not the 20” wheels. This seems like an illogical trade off. Anyone have experience and can advise on whether I can order the 20” wheels AND the M Tech pack?

It's the same here in the US. I assume the reason is that the 19" PS4S BMW "*" tires that come with the ZTK package were developed for the car, and there is not a similar BMW * 20" PS4S that was developed. Hence in any market if you specify the ZTK package, I'm guessing it comes with the 19" wheels/PS4S* tires.

[blue_seather]

Originally Posted by CSBM5

It's the same here in the US. I assume the reason is that the 19" PS4S BMW "*" tires that come with the ZTK package were developed for the car, and there is not a similar BMW * 20" PS4S that was developed. Hence in any market if you specify the ZTK package, I'm guessing it comes with the 19" wheels/PS4S* tires.

Mine in Europe came with Pirelli P Zeros.