[itsTelly]

Got the car back from AP3 where they PPF'd, tinted, and ceramic coated the car. Sharing some pictures they took while it was at the shop.

List of things done so far:
XPEL Ultimate+ PPF
XPEL Fusion+ Ceramic Coat
XPEL Prime XR+ Tint 35% (Sides and Rear)
MPP Carbon Fiber Front Splitter
MPP Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps
MPP Carbon Fiber Read Spolier
MPP Side Sill Blades Gloss Black
MPP Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
Gloss Black M340i Badge

[vladberca]

Looks great! The contrast with the red calipers is perfect!
Any interior pics?

[prozzi]

Beautiful, congrats!

[jahyma]

Looks amazing! I’ll be doing the same when I take delivery in SC PC, hopefully soon. My car specs looks identical. Is that a “new” badge in black? Looks so much better in my opinion.

[itsTelly]

Don’t have any interior pictures since it is stock but can take some.

LCI version comes with a chrome badge but the gloss black version looks better IMO with the shadow line package.

[MaxM340i]

Well done!

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

This is the exact same car I may be getting soon.

[goaliemaskmark]

Looks awesome. I have a fully loaded Brooklyn Gray M340i with the MP exhaust coming in a couple weeks. Definitely like your setup. Thinking about sport springs and spacers but want a clean but not slammed setup. Just trying to figure out that setup using my stock wheels?

[Dairdevyld]

Originally Posted by goaliemaskmark

Looks awesome. I have a fully loaded Brooklyn Gray M340i with the MP exhaust coming in a couple weeks. Definitely like your setup. Thinking about sport springs and spacers but want a clean but not slammed setup. Just trying to figure out that setup using my stock wheels?

I can't stop looking at your car. It's gorgeous!

goaliemaskmark I also have a Brooklyn Gray M340i I'm eagerly awaiting. Same spec as itsTelly minus the mirror caps and rear diffuser. Avoiding the MP exhaust as I've read there's no performance improvement. I'd rather spend the $1,500 - 2,000 on a true performance-enhancing exhaust. Plus I need black exhaust tips.

Maybe looking at the Dinan springs since they have a reasonable drop and all the applications I've seen have given that perfect "not slammed" look, especially for factory wheels.

[Geo_FF]

Originally Posted by Dairdevyld

I can't stop looking at your car. It's gorgeous!

goaliemaskmark I also have a Brooklyn Gray M340i I'm eagerly awaiting. Same spec as itsTelly minus the mirror caps and rear diffuser. Avoiding the MP exhaust as I've read there's no performance improvement. I'd rather spend the $1,500 - 2,000 on a true performance-enhancing exhaust. Plus I need black exhaust tips.

Maybe looking at the Dinan springs since they have a reasonable drop and all the applications I've seen have given that perfect "not slammed" look, especially for factory wheels.

I'm with you. I'd rather go aftermarket and have real exhaust tips. Also deciding between Dinan and H&R springs.

[goaliemaskmark]

Dairdevyld I definitely would prefer the two tips per side as well to be honest but guess a new diffuser would be needed to look good?

Do you really see any performance gains from an exhaust other than really sound? I’ve always been told it’s negligible at best?

Think I’m also switching my wheels to the staggered performance option they offer as I still have time. I’m told those tires are Michelin PS4S and not run flat too which would be a bonus?

[Dairdevyld]

Originally Posted by goaliemaskmark

Dairdevyld I definitely would prefer the two tips per side as well to be honest but guess a new diffuser would be needed to look good?

Do you really see any performance gains from an exhaust other than really sound? I’ve always been told it’s negligible at best?

Think I’m also switching my wheels to the staggered performance option they offer as I still have time. I’m told those tires are Michelin PS4S and not run flat too which would be a bonus?

goaliemaskmark I think I may go Dinan all around for aftermarket performance parts and they claim 6 WHOLE HP so I think you're right. It's pretty negligible for anything other than sound. It's downpipe and tune where the real initial hp/tq gains are made.

Not too sure about the modifications needed to the rear bumper/diffuser if any. Don't think I've seen an LCI with an aftermarket exhaust as of yet.

[itsTelly]

Eventually the plan is to get some bolt ons. Leaning toward Eventuri for intake and AA for downpipe. For exhaust it’s between AA/AWE/Dinan.

[Geo_FF]

Originally Posted by Dairdevyld

goaliemaskmark I think I may go Dinan all around for aftermarket performance parts and they claim 6 WHOLE HP so I think you're right. It's pretty negligible for anything other than sound. It's downpipe and tune where the real initial hp/tq gains are made.

Not too sure about the modifications needed to the rear bumper/diffuser if any. Don't think I've seen an LCI with an aftermarket exhaust as of yet.

I imagine it should be the same as prior, where the exhaust tip surround just pushes inward to unclip it and then comes off to leave the bare opening. The size and shape appears to be the same. But yeah, it would be nice to see it fitted first. I plan to order an AWE catback right away after I take delivery hopefully in a month or so.

Edit: forgot to add Dinan and AWE (both have tips) lump 2023 into their same exhaust offering FWIW.

[mm340i]

For the M340i, can the rear diffuser be installed by ordering just the middle part? i.e. this: https://www.shopbmwusa.com/product/1...N-CARBON-FIBER

[itsTelly]

Originally Posted by mm340i

For the M340i, can the rear diffuser be installed by ordering just the middle part? i.e. this: https://www.shopbmwusa.com/product/1...N-CARBON-FIBER

I believe so. The installation guide stays it should clip on. Also last page mentions coding if you install the carbon rear diffuser

https://rparts-sites.s3.amazonaws.co...structions.pdf

[mm340i]

Originally Posted by itsTelly

I believe so. The installation guide stays it should clip on. Also last page mentions coding if you install the carbon rear diffuser

https://rparts-sites.s3.amazonaws.co...structions.pdf

Woah thanks for the link! "EB" on page 29 seems like a different piece than the stock diffuser.

[itsTelly]

Installed AA catted downpipe and Eventuri intakes last week.

[BLK.G20]

Definitely one of the best colors for this car.

[dhock_holiday]

Could you post more pics of the carbon rear diffuser?

[itsTelly]

Originally Posted by dhock_holiday

Could you post more pics of the carbon rear diffuser?

Here is an angle shot.

[dhock_holiday]

Originally Posted by itsTelly

Here is an angle shot.

Looks awesome, the OEM one is crazy expensive. What are your thoughts on the ones on AliExpress?