The 2021 M340i gets optional red M sport brake calipers

Burrcold · 05-13-2020, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 535i MSport

No "he" wasn't. Get your facts right!

I wasn't referring to you so get your facts straight...

BigSky702 · 05-13-2020, 11:33 AM

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Doesn't matter to me... I enjoyed my M4 and now I'm enjoying my M340 (as much as possible with current pandemic).

Just asking why the ad hominem attack?? So what post a racing video...now what??? Does it change anything?

So to be clear you think Burrcold added no value with his comments but you feel commenting on his comment does add value?!?! Interesting. Please go on.

No.... the gist of my post was why add the name calling?? What value does that add??

Or let's be real what value do any of us add???

Burrcold · 05-13-2020, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 535i MSport

🤷*♂️ whatever. So when are you visiting the 'Ring?

Wasn't planning on it...I don't have a real M car to drive on it

The Automotive Enthusiast · 05-13-2020, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

Wasn't planning on it...I don't have a real M car to drive on it

That was cold.

TorontoGambler · 05-13-2020, 11:48 AM

Ok that was fun, hopefully we all got it out of our system. Let’s get back to MY2021, I hear the M340i will be even better than the M3/4... lol I couldn’t resist!!!

TorontoGambler · 05-13-2020, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 535i MSport

Red callipers add 20hp...👍

lol exactly! Some CF is bound to add another 20hp.
In all seriousness I’ll be jealous if ventilated front seats are an option.

DG20 · 05-13-2020, 03:42 PM

First, I'd like to say that there are some pretty nice changes coming to the MY2021 M340i. The only two things I dislike about mine is that there are no ventilated seats and also that the sunroof opens a small amount. Doesn't look like ventilated seats are in the horizon for 2021.

Secondly, I've never seen more talk stir up over a car before on the forums... Think of it this way... the M340i is such a damn good car that the "real M" owners are flipping out over any little compliment or achievement that it gets! Just relax everyone. Sheesh. If I wanted to get an M3 for $70k, I would've gotten it instead of an M340i. Its all about personal need and preference. No need to shame anyone!

And as mentioned before, and I agree, the "real M" cutoff was at the E92. Let's just agree that BMW nowadays makes great cars, yes, but most importantly, they make business decisions FIRST!

Bumpinjeep · 05-14-2020, 12:56 PM

Guys & Gals, stop freaking out. BMW is trying to compete with Mercedes (c43) and Audi (S4). It's just paint. It has red brakes, so what? Does this in any way, shape, or form make your M car any worse? Of course not. Stop it. There's nothing wrong with the brand making their cars a little more sporty to get more market share. It's not going to affect your car's value or anything. Sheesh.

Benjamin_Nicholas · 05-14-2020, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 535i MSport

Owning an M340i on this forum, sounds like walking down the street with a sign on your back, that says "kick me". 🤣

For those who take it that serious, sure.

For those of us who can and do sell their cars every couple of years and look at this particular model as a fun weekend toy, nope.

It just a car. Drive it. Enjoy it.

Don't worry about what other people think... They don't matter

2011ninja · 05-14-2020, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PETES_M340i

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Not sure why someone has to bring this up in pretty much every thread, even if it has nothing to do with the subject being discussed.

Jealousy. Because a stock G20 M340i "NON REAL ///M CAR" can keep up with a stock F80 m3/m4. SD///M3 Keep trying to sell your detail products and move along.

Red calibers are overplayed imo. Also love all the hate from non owners about the digital dash

. You know whats worse than a backwards tach? Spending $80k on a car and having it optioned with cloth seats like a Honda SI.

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Originally Posted by PETES_M340i

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Originally Posted by mcjohnsonsg

Not sure why someone has to bring this up in pretty much every thread, even if it has nothing to do with the subject being discussed.

Jealousy. Because a stock G20 M340i "NON REAL ///M CAR" can keep up with a stock F80 m3/m4. SD///M3 Keep trying to sell your detail products and move along.

Red calibers are overplayed imo. Also love all the hate from non owners about the digital dash

. You know whats worse than a backwards tach? Spending $80k on a car and having it optioned with cloth seats like a Honda SI.

Lol

I'm a true blue M3 fan boy

But that M340 with red calipers is 🔥

TorontoGambler · 05-14-2020, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011ninja

Lol

I'm a true blue M3 fan boy

But that M340 with red calipers is 🔥

Ohhhhh man!!! Youuuuuuu are in trouble! Dude they’re going to take away the fan boy membership card!!

KSag · 05-15-2020, 07:01 AM

I hear a lot of talk about the ventilated seats not being on the M340i. I ordered one of the first X3 M40i - the seats are very similar to M340i. It came with ventilated seats but had one major problem. If you got the ventilated seats, the seats no longer had side bolstering!

I hated the lack of bolstering and had no idea of the issue when I ordered it. The car was so new that the dealer didn't know it either. I am not sure if they have fixed that issue yet. If not, I will take the side bolstered seats in my M340 vs the ventilated, non bolstered seats in my M40i any day of the week.

CyclingBroStyle · 05-16-2020, 06:46 PM

is the leather red? that is more exciting!!!!

JDUNITNOW · 05-16-2020, 08:12 PM

Portimo Blue with Oyster interior, Red calipers and blacked out including rims will be 🔥. Back to the drawing board.

Burrcold · 05-16-2020, 08:39 PM

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is the leather red? that is more exciting!!!!

No.

IkeC401 · 05-17-2020, 02:22 PM

Is there a change/difference in performance or it's just the preference of red color vs blue?

Burrcold · 05-17-2020, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by IkeC401

Is there a change/difference in performance or it's just the preference of red color vs blue?

Most likely just the color.

mbanck · 05-17-2020, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by IkeC401

Is there a change/difference in performance or it's just the preference of red color vs blue?

As far as I know, there are two blue brake calipers - the regular M Sport brakes and the (bigger) ones from the M340i performance package.

I've read that the red M Performance brakes are the same size as the larger blue brakes, but also perforated/whatever you call that in english.

SabineBimmer · 05-17-2020, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

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Is there a change/difference in performance or it's just the preference of red color vs blue?

Most likely just the color.

Also, plan to give up your left nut for the red one, right nut for the blue.

Burrcold · 05-17-2020, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SabineBimmer

Also, plan to give up your left nut for the red one, right nut for the blue.

I doubt there will be any change in cost vs the track package brakes.

TorontoGambler · 05-17-2020, 07:13 PM

Red is available as an M Performance part of about $2000. I would assume it’s the same component that they’ll now allow you to build into a new car.

Burrcold · 05-17-2020, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TorontoGambler

Red is available as an M Performance part of about $2000. I would assume it’s the same component that they’ll now allow you to build into a new car.

Exactly. The red calipers in that upgrade package are the same as the track/performance calipers just red.

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TorontoGambler Second Lieutenant 156 Rep 247 Posts Drives: Volvo XC90 Inscription Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Ok that was fun, hopefully we all got it out of our system. Let’s get back to MY2021, I hear the M340i will be even better than the M3/4... lol I couldn’t resist!!!
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DG20 Lieutenant Colonel 967 Rep 1,771 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	First, I'd like to say that there are some pretty nice changes coming to the MY2021 M340i. The only two things I dislike about mine is that there are no ventilated seats and also that the sunroof opens a small amount. Doesn't look like ventilated seats are in the horizon for 2021. Secondly, I've never seen more talk stir up over a car before on the forums... Think of it this way... the M340i is such a damn good car that the "real M" owners are flipping out over any little compliment or achievement that it gets! Just relax everyone. Sheesh. If I wanted to get an M3 for $70k, I would've gotten it instead of an M340i. Its all about personal need and preference. No need to shame anyone! And as mentioned before, and I agree, the "real M" cutoff was at the E92. Let's just agree that BMW nowadays makes great cars, yes, but most importantly, they make business decisions FIRST! __________________ Instagram: @dg_g20
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KSag New Member 30 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2020 M340ix, 2020 X5 X40i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	I hear a lot of talk about the ventilated seats not being on the M340i. I ordered one of the first X3 M40i - the seats are very similar to M340i. It came with ventilated seats but had one major problem. If you got the ventilated seats, the seats no longer had side bolstering! I hated the lack of bolstering and had no idea of the issue when I ordered it. The car was so new that the dealer didn't know it either. I am not sure if they have fixed that issue yet. If not, I will take the side bolstered seats in my M340 vs the ventilated, non bolstered seats in my M40i any day of the week.
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JDUNITNOW Colonel 3501 Rep 2,365 Posts Drives: BMW 335I, 750li, X5 G80 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Glen Allen, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Portimo Blue with Oyster interior, Red calipers and blacked out including rims will be 🔥. Back to the drawing board.
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TorontoGambler Second Lieutenant 156 Rep 247 Posts Drives: Volvo XC90 Inscription Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Red is available as an M Performance part of about $2000. I would assume it’s the same component that they’ll now allow you to build into a new car.
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