2021+ BMW 4 Series G23 Convertible Official Thread

CarniVert · 10-01-2022, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jlapicki

How did you remove the rear headrests?...took them out of my 340 but can't see how in my 440....

You have to pop the plastic covers off to get at the release clips. I used a plastic pry tool.

jlapicki · 10-03-2022, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CarniVert

You have to pop the plastic covers off to get at the release clips. I used a plastic pry tool.

Thanks....

Llarry · 10-17-2022, 02:46 AM

Perhaps my search-fu is weak but I have not found a photo of a Tanzanite Blue II G23 cabriolet/convertible yet. Anyone? In particular I am considering Tanzanite with Tacora Red leather. TIA!

jlapicki · 10-18-2022, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Llarry

Perhaps my search-fu is weak but I have not found a photo of a Tanzanite Blue II G23 cabriolet/convertible yet. Anyone? In particular I am considering Tanzanite with Tacora Red leather. TIA!

Not convertible but....

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=24767061

Another...

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=28966817

Llarry · 10-19-2022, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jlapicki

Not convertible but....

Thanks! Both those posts are pretty awesome!

Bishop305 · 10-19-2022, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Llarry

Perhaps my search-fu is weak but I have not found a photo of a Tanzanite Blue II G23 cabriolet/convertible yet. Anyone? In particular I am considering Tanzanite with Tacora Red leather. TIA!

Not photos but a pretty long, detailed video of one in Tanzanite blue from Youtube

I ultimately went with Portimao Blue on mine but I still wish I went with Tanzanite instead 🥲

Llarry · 10-19-2022, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bishop305

Not photos but a pretty long, detailed video of one in Tanzanite blue from Youtube

I ultimately went with Portimao Blue on mine but I still wish I went with Tanzanite instead ��

Thanks for the video. I went with Portimao Blue as well for my M3, but have had pangs for San Marino Blue ever since. The $4,500 extra stopped me and I am satisfied with my Portimao.

But Tanzanite with a red interior just grabs me -- I think it goes back to the 1960s when I saw a Mercedes in Navy Blue with red leather and it wowed me.

I need to win the lottery to add a G23 convertible to my stable! What could be better than two blue BMWs?

johndoe1983 · 11-10-2022, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by prei1978

Got my G23 M440i xDrive just over 3 weeks ago. My 5th Bimmer. Got one mod planned: Dinan axle-back exhaust. Hopefully it will be installed in March (back ordered). In April I'm driving it from Massachusetts to South Carolina, then Florida for 2 weeks. Can't wait.

I also bought one, White with black top. Drove 3000km at 7.5 liter / 100 km. Very impressive. You will love that car for sure

johndoe1983 · 11-10-2022, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CarniVert

Here's another shot after removing the rear headrests.

Good idea, look more nicer without them. I will surely do that too. How did you hide the holes were they went ?

jlapicki · 11-11-2022, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by johndoe1983

Good idea, look more nicer without them. I will surely do that too. How did you hide the holes were they went ?

Took mine out yesterday.....rear vision is much improved...

Also installed my carbon fiber quad exhaust tips....

johndoe1983 · 11-12-2022, 09:01 AM

Very nice indeed. Did you have to replace the exhaust system or just the tips? If only the tips, where did you get them ?

Thanks

jlapicki · 11-14-2022, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by johndoe1983

Very nice indeed. Did you have to replace the exhaust system or just the tips? If only the tips, where did you get them ?

Thanks

Tips only....$170 with the expensive shipping from Hong Kong....Here it is...

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/110...ead_35080457.0

johndoe1983 · 11-15-2022, 11:48 AM

Thank you very much.

SpeedyATL · 12-02-2022, 10:57 AM

Very nice. Is it adjustable with respect to how far it sticks out past the bumper cut?

Westside Guy · 12-21-2022, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob_G77

To be honest, I think the 440I convertible will be one of the nails in the coffin for the Z4. It brings a more practical convertible to the BMW lineup with nearly the same price and performance levels, but also available with xdrive. If you ask me now would I rather have my M340I and Z4, or just a 440I, I would mostly likely go with the 440I.

Rob

Comparing the Z4 to the M440i convertible is like comparing a runway model to a full figured model. People that want to drive a sexy looking roadster will buy the Z4. If you need that rear seat for your family’s needs and want a convertible then you will select the larger M440i.

The M440i xDrive does 0-60 in 4.7 seconds, the M440i (RWD) does it in 5 seconds and the Z4 M40i (RWD) does it in 3.9 seconds. 😉

BadAx · 01-08-2023, 03:39 PM

Hello , I wanted to share some pics of my new 2023 BMW M440i convertible

BadAx · 01-08-2023, 03:41 PM

Got it in early November …Amazing car !

dod328430 · 01-10-2023, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

The M440i xDrive does 0-60 in 4.7 seconds, the M440i (RWD) does it in 5 seconds and the Z4 M40i (RWD) does it in 3.9 seconds. 😉

Aided by launch control, rear-biased all-wheel drive, and the optional sticky Pirelli P Zero PZ4 tires, the 382-hp M440i laid down a 3.9-second run to 60 mph. It also hustled through the quarter-mile in 12.4 seconds at 111 mph

I'm pretty sure the x-drive is a little quicker.

elambo · 01-14-2023, 01:40 PM

The quickest I've seen from an M440i is 3.8. We're splitting hairs but when we get under 4.0 it's all splitting hairs.

Westside Guy · 02-09-2023, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by johndoe1983

Good idea, look more nicer without them. I will surely do that too. How did you hide the holes were they went ?

Curious minds would like to know, I also would like to know how you hide the holes.

CarniVert · 02-28-2023, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Curious minds would like to know, I also would like to know how you hide the holes.

The holes are still there. I haven't found a cap/plug that fits exactly right, but I haven't been looking that hard either.

AleksEst · 03-06-2023, 02:36 PM

Hi everyone.

I bought the 2021 G23 today. It's 420d version with laser and Driver Assistant Professional. I must admit that they are extra rare on diesel cars both and it was the only one that I found on mobile.de.

So, the very disappointing is that it doesn't have the neck warmer.

Could you please tell me is it possible to retrofit the neck warmer? Maybe there is a chance that someone already did it before...
I only found one topic about that and there is nothing

Thank you in advance.

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BadAx New Member 21 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2016 x5 35i, 2023 M440i conver Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Raleigh NC iTrader: (0)	Hello , I wanted to share some pics of my new 2023 BMW M440i convertible __________________ HAB
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AleksEst New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW 435XD Convertible Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Estonia iTrader: (0)	Hi everyone. I bought the 2021 G23 today. It's 420d version with laser and Driver Assistant Professional. I must admit that they are extra rare on diesel cars both and it was the only one that I found on mobile.de. So, the very disappointing is that it doesn't have the neck warmer. Could you please tell me is it possible to retrofit the neck warmer? Maybe there is a chance that someone already did it before... I only found one topic about that and there is nothing Thank you in advance.
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