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      05-20-2019, 05:26 PM   #23
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Sounds like it man. I mean it doesn't hurt to ask your CA what happens if you change your mind about color. They may even have something close to your build and color preference en route or on the lot. Worst case you just keep your original build.
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      05-20-2019, 05:46 PM   #24
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The car is in production. It shows production has started even VIN has already assigned. Looks like I have to keep Mineral Grey.
It's still a awesome color....

I'm starting to regret the Portimao blue, since BMW marketed that color, means it will be everywhere soon!

Even the 330i with Msport package... should have went Dravit Grey!!
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      05-20-2019, 05:49 PM   #25
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It's still a awesome color....

I'm starting to regret the Portimao blue, since BMW marketed that color, means it will be everywhere soon!

Even the 330i with Msport package... should have went Dravit Gray!!
I should have went with my original Dravit color plan but afraid it will be a nightmare to match paint if there's an accident. Mineral Gray looks good too but it's a common color on the road.
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Can you actually order a dravit grey 330i in usa?
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      05-20-2019, 08:06 PM   #27
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Did you get the summer run flats vs. the summer go flats to avoid the spare tire trunk space reduction?
Yes I went with the run flats. They had a car there with the spare tire and it took up too much trunk space for me.
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Can you actually order a dravit grey 330i in usa?
No, only for M340i for now.
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      05-30-2019, 11:15 PM   #29
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So I put down a deposit on an M340i (woohoo!). I went with the Portimao Blue.

My issue is I can't really decide if I'm happy with the rims. I do NOT want 4 wheel drive (more reasons than fit this thread), but I do live in the DC region so we have reasonably cold winters, and do get some snow. As such, I'd strongly prefer all season tires. My 2016 340i had a square setup (225s all around). This never made me happy. I really like the staggered look in the rear and I found the 340i to be severely traction limited in 1st gear. The M340i will be even worse I presume!

Herein lies the delimma: if you require a staggered setup with all seasons, 1PE with 790M rims is the only choice. Has anyone seen these rims live? How do they look?

I LOVE the look of the 792M rims (at least online), but if you require a staggered setup, the are summer only, arg!

Any suggestions for how to settle this mental quandary??

TIA!
I just put a deposit on a Portimao blue M340 with 792’s. Can’t wait to get it!
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I debated and debated and decided to go with 792M non-rft with the spare. Getting real summer performance tires from the factory is worth it otherwise I would end up buying aftermarket. To me the trunk is huge and losing 4.5" of height from the spare doesn't make any difference for 99% of use and having a spare is nice. If I need the height for some reason I'll take it out but I bet that will virtually never happen as we also have an SQ5.

I really like the 791M but with all the cerium grey pieces I think 792s fit the car a little better (unless you are blacking out all trim) and they are more sporty. 791s will be easier to clean and are more stylish except for the all black option which is yuck IMO.
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I debated and debated and decided to go with 792M non-rft with the spare. Getting real summer performance tires from the factory is worth it otherwise I would end up buying aftermarket. To me the trunk is huge and losing 4.5" of height from the spare doesn't make any difference for 99% of use and having a spare is nice. If I need the height for some reason I'll take it out but I bet that will virtually never happen as we also have an SQ5.

I really like the 791M but with all the cerium grey pieces I think 792s fit the car a little better (unless you are blacking out all trim) and they are more sporty. 791s will be easier to clean and are more stylish except for the all black option which is yuck IMO.
Anyone has a pic of the trunk with the spare?
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      06-02-2019, 12:42 AM   #32
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Anyone has a pic of the trunk with the spare?
See posts 136-138 for with and without the spare.
https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1555055&page=7

I've seen both in person, and it really eats into the trunk volume.
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So I put down a deposit on an M340i (woohoo!). I went with the Portimao Blue.

My issue is I can't really decide if I'm happy with the rims. I do NOT want 4 wheel drive (more reasons than fit this thread), but I do live in the DC region so we have reasonably cold winters, and do get some snow. As such, I'd strongly prefer all season tires. My 2016 340i had a square setup (225s all around). This never made me happy. I really like the staggered look in the rear and I found the 340i to be severely traction limited in 1st gear. The M340i will be even worse I presume!

Herein lies the delimma: if you require a staggered setup with all seasons, 1PE with 790M rims is the only choice. Has anyone seen these rims live? How do they look?

I LOVE the look of the 792M rims (at least online), but if you require a staggered setup, the are summer only, arg!

Any suggestions for how to settle this mental quandary??

TIA!
Wheels and tyres are one of the most important vehicle items, transferring directly into handling and braking. The problem with BMW OEMs is that they are overpriced, generally Made in Taiwan heavy items.

Contrast, my ray's setup, if you check my album, front is 42lbs per wheel. An easy shave of 15-20 lbs vs OEM wheels at 60+ lbs. Ray's are stronger (strongest in the world), lighter and CHEAPER than BMW OEM! sure, they also make HRE BBS wheels above 18", repackaged as 300-400% price increase for Porsche etc, but, from the factory, through suppliers, at 3500$ USD for 9.5 and 10" wheels, it is insane.

Once I added 3D CCBs, shaving off 30 lbs front axle alone, plus Rays, so another 30, that was 60 lbs shaved off front axle alone, unsprung weight. From DD to track, the difference was mind blowing (in the 0.3 second range) without touching the engine.

Reason why Ray's does it for everyone above 18" is their owning the world only 10,000 ton monoblock forging press. Major sports brands, e.g. Porsche, AM, anyone making custom 19 20 +" ultralight strong wheels, go to Rays.

Trivia info but yes, Ray's also supplied F1 teams.

Another benefit is that, 4th summer on Ray's the last trueness check, laser, revealed zero bend, but some damage to the Michelins PS4S after a highway sectional cut. The first 3 summers on my F30, I took in some 5 times my BMW M perf wheels, two separate sets, for straightening...
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Wheels and tyres are one of the most important vehicle items, transferring directly into handling and braking. The problem with BMW OEMs is that they are overpriced, generally Made in Taiwan heavy items.

Contrast, my ray's setup, if you check my album, front is 42lbs per wheel. An easy shave of 15-20 lbs vs OEM wheels at 60+ lbs. Ray's are stronger (strongest in the world), lighter and CHEAPER than BMW OEM! sure, they also make HRE BBS wheels above 18", repackaged as 300-400% price increase for Porsche etc, but, from the factory, through suppliers, at 3500$ USD for 9.5 and 10" wheels, it is insane.

Once I added 3D CCBs, shaving off 30 lbs front axle alone, plus Rays, so another 30, that was 60 lbs shaved off front axle alone, unsprung weight. From DD to track, the difference was mind blowing (in the 0.3 second range) without touching the engine.

Reason why Ray's does it for everyone above 18" is their owning the world only 10,000 ton monoblock forging press. Major sports brands, e.g. Porsche, AM, anyone making custom 19 20 +" ultralight strong wheels, go to Rays.
Trivia info but yes, Ray's also supplied F1 teams.

Another benefit is that, 4th summer on Ray's the last trueness check, laser, revealed zero bend, but some damage to the Michelins PS4S after a highway sectional cut. The first 3 summers on my F30, I took in some 5 times my BMW M perf wheels, two separate sets, for straightening...
I want the last 60 seconds of my life back
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I want the last 60 seconds of my life back
Old Latin say, Nihil dicere, nihil dicam. If nothing to say, nothing should be said. Would save another 30 seconds...
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Old Latin say, Nihil dicere, nihil dicam. If nothing to say, nothing should be said. Would save another 30 seconds...
Yet it doesn’t apply to you? Ironic.

Ps... saying nothing doesn’t lead to a change of behavior. Saying nothing leads to your children becoming criminals, to slavery, women being grossly underpaid. So I’ve done my part to improve the world
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Yet it doesn’t apply to you? Ironic.

Ps... saying nothing doesn’t lead to a change of behavior. Saying nothing leads to your children becoming criminals, to slavery, women being grossly underpaid. So I’ve done my part to improve the world

You lack the tools to improve the world, as narcissism impedes your cognitive abilities. My reply actually answered a point, had an argumentative structure. Your reply entering in a third party conversation, served merely to self soothe your innate desire and paltry attempt to berate and to establish dominance. Stuff goes back to childhood. Of course you failed, at least my daughters kicks and shakes when seeking treats. Of course you never heard of ad hominem, personalized rebuttals and other failures in critical thinking that your replies convey. But hey, finishing high-school is not a prerequisite for success, so we should never judge..
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