My new M340i, carbon pack

Carbon dude · 09-21-2021, 02:56 PM

I was very fortunate for my car to go into production within 2 days of ordering end of July and delivery just over a week ago. All I can say is WOW! This is just another level of car!

So far I've racked up 500 miles and I have been a little heavy footed here and there and its incredible. That's not even me redlining it as I've still to run in the engine.

I do tend to find myself driving in sport mode so the valve is open, the exhaust note is just gorgeous, not too much yet just right for me. The problem is driving in sport mode for mainly city driving is the car is just too responsive, it just wants to go! I might consider unplugging valve so that it's always open.

I went for a basic spec, mineral white and the carbon pack (new to 2021). I previously had the tech and premium packs and to be honest I can live without them. There is a difference in no HK however the quality for general radio and Spotify use is more than enough for me. In all honesty I have been finding myself with the radio off and window down just to hear the exhaust sound.

P-ToK72 · 09-21-2021, 03:24 PM

Very nice Gary, any interior pics? Assuming it has the interior carbon trim too?

Russ_M340i · 09-21-2021, 03:26 PM

Very nice mate. Mines just arrived in the uk and awaiting transporting to the dealer. I went with the carbon pack too. It looks great with the mw. Where did you source the rest of the carbon fibre bits?

Carbon dude · 09-21-2021, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by P-ToK72

Very nice Gary, any interior pics? Assuming it has the interior carbon trim too?

Thanks and unfortunately I realised I forgot to take some before I posted. I'll upload some tomorrow.

Carbon dude · 09-21-2021, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ_M340i

Very nice mate. Mines just arrived in the uk and awaiting transporting to the dealer. I went with the carbon pack too. It looks great with the mw. Where did you source the rest of the carbon fibre bits?

Thanks, I think it was dick lovett bmw I sourced it from. Found the full pack advertised on ebay and I got the price down a little. Be aware that the diffuser for the M340i is different than the 330i, it's different part numbers. Just incase you weren't aware.

Russ_M340i · 09-21-2021, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ_M340i

Very nice mate. Mines just arrived in the uk and awaiting transporting to the dealer. I went with the carbon pack too. It looks great with the mw. Where did you source the rest of the carbon fibre bits?

Thanks, I think it was dick lovett bmw I sourced it from. Found the full pack advertised on ebay and I got the price down a little. Be aware that the diffuser for the M340i is different than the 330i, it's different part numbers. Just incase you weren't aware.

Thanks mate, it'll probably be next year when I fit the rest of the carbon bits. Need to let the funds recover from buying the car 😂

225 · 09-21-2021, 04:17 PM

Very nice! Definitely recommend the valve unplug as you say you want the noise but do not always want to be in sports mode.

Carbon dude · 09-21-2021, 05:28 PM

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Very nice! Definitely recommend the valve unplug as you say you want the noise but do not always want to be in sports mode.

Is there any risk involved in doing this? I'm just concerned that bmw put it there for a reason and if I have it open all the time then something might go wrong. However that's the 'worrier' in me.

225 · 09-22-2021, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 225

Very nice! Definitely recommend the valve unplug as you say you want the noise but do not always want to be in sports mode.

Is there any risk involved in doing this? I'm just concerned that bmw put it there for a reason and if I have it open all the time then something might go wrong. However that's the 'worrier' in me.

No its fine, Did the same on my f31 340 with no issues. Just try to remember to plug it back in come service time to avoid a call from a confused service manager asking if you knew it was unplugged!

I forgot and just said Yes it was me I just wanted more noise to which he laughed and said thanks for being honest.

Froggie401 · 09-22-2021, 05:24 AM

Looks fantastic. It's great that you are so happy. Enjoy

Carbon dude · 09-22-2021, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by P-ToK72

Very nice Gary, any interior pics? Assuming it has the interior carbon trim too?

Got the pics of the interior

goodbyalfa · 09-22-2021, 01:23 PM

CF looks great. Love the roof in particular.

Mani59 · 09-22-2021, 03:09 PM

Congratulations and enjoy! And some mighty impressive looking roads there if I may say!

P-ToK72 · 09-22-2021, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary1985

Got the pics of the interior

Nice…

Carbon dude · 09-22-2021, 04:31 PM

Thanks for all the kind comments folks!

4monks · 09-23-2021, 05:34 AM

That looks the business.... carbon on white is amazing.

isleaiw1 · 09-23-2021, 09:21 AM

Just out of interest how much does the exterior and interior carbon add to the price when ordered new?

Carbon dude · 09-23-2021, 09:52 AM

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Just out of interest how much does the exterior and interior carbon add to the price when ordered new?

£2500, the interior trim is £500 and can be ordered as a stand alone,.the carbon roof can't though.

OM3RTA · 09-23-2021, 10:35 AM

Look's great OP, the carbon really stands out against the mineral white and i love the draughts board effect of the carbon on the roof.

I have said elsewhere before that i prefer the look of the MP carbon interior trim over this but still it's a nice look.

Livi for the multi story??

Carbon dude · 09-23-2021, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by OM3RTA

Look's great OP, the carbon really stands out against the mineral white and i love the draughts board effect of the carbon on the roof.

I have said elsewhere before that i prefer the look of the MP carbon interior trim over this but still it's a nice look.

Livi for the multi story??

Thanks for the comments. It's probably obvious but it escapes me, what do you mean by livi?

JustChris · 09-23-2021, 01:54 PM

Nice car 👍🏻👍🏻

OM3RTA · 09-23-2021, 02:20 PM

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Thanks for the comments. It's probably obvious but it escapes me, what do you mean by livi?

Livingston.

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Carbon dude Second Lieutenant 123 Rep 256 Posts Drives: G20 320D 2019, current M340i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	My new M340i, carbon pack I was very fortunate for my car to go into production within 2 days of ordering end of July and delivery just over a week ago. All I can say is WOW! This is just another level of car! So far I've racked up 500 miles and I have been a little heavy footed here and there and its incredible. That's not even me redlining it as I've still to run in the engine. I do tend to find myself driving in sport mode so the valve is open, the exhaust note is just gorgeous, not too much yet just right for me. The problem is driving in sport mode for mainly city driving is the car is just too responsive, it just wants to go! I might consider unplugging valve so that it's always open. I went for a basic spec, mineral white and the carbon pack (new to 2021). I previously had the tech and premium packs and to be honest I can live without them. There is a difference in no HK however the quality for general radio and Spotify use is more than enough for me. In all honesty I have been finding myself with the radio off and window down just to hear the exhaust sound. Attached Images
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goodbyalfa King of the North (living in the east...) 1056 Rep 2,154 Posts Drives: M340i mineral white Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (0)	CF looks great. Love the roof in particular. __________________ 2021 M340i in mineral white, options galore Previously 2018 440i GC in MG 2015 330D F30 MSport EBII 2012 Alfa Guilietta 2.0d Veloce 2009 Fiat bravo sport 2000 ST Mondeo
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