Where Are All the Convertibles? They Need Love Too...

DSTJ99 · 05-02-2022, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by M3macster

Is that seat texture a new thing? Looks very nice. You are very patient to wait 10 months!

It comes with the BMW Individual merino leather. My patience was wearing a bit thin at one point but (i) it was a RAM recall issue affecting lots of folks, (ii) it worked out as my trade-in went up in value, (ii) it hasn't been convertible weather here for the last 5 months or so and (iv) when I look at what's going on in parts of the world today it's hard to complain about having to wait for my new Bimmer. Definitely a first world problem.

Really wish they offered Tartufo standard like they do on the M4. Is the individual selection an additional $5k? Would love a TBii w / Tartufo 440i vert.

MontyP · 05-02-2022, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DSTJ99

Really wish they offered Tartufo standard like they do on the M4. Is the individual selection an additional $5k? Would love a TBii w / Tartufo 440i vert.

I believe it was a $2250 option in Canada.

Bimmerfun82 · 05-03-2022, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MontyP

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Originally Posted by DSTJ99

Really wish they offered Tartufo standard like they do on the M4. Is the individual selection an additional $5k? Would love a TBii w / Tartufo 440i vert.

I believe it was a $2250 option in Canada.

Can't get it on the 430 or 440 in the US, as far as I can tell.

DSTJ99 · 05-03-2022, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by M3macster

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Originally Posted by MontyP

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Originally Posted by DSTJ99

Really wish they offered Tartufo standard like they do on the M4. Is the individual selection an additional $5k? Would love a TBii w / Tartufo 440i vert.

I believe it was a $2250 option in Canada.

Can't get it on the 430 or 440 in the US, as far as I can tell.

That's what I thought too. Was hoping there was an exception to that but sounds like isn't the case. Heck, they even dropped cognac real leather so choices are limited if you want ventilated seats and neck heater.

Mathi · 05-13-2022, 08:56 AM

she has arrived at the dealer.

countdown to Wednesday-thursday
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FrankieNuo · 05-27-2022, 06:45 AM

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she has arrived at the dealer.

countdown to Wednesday-thursday
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More pics please

RN4Ever · 05-29-2022, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedyATL

Damn, 5 months...that means I've got nearly 3 more to go....ugh

Is that the open pore oak trim? Looks nice....

Any update SpeedyATL ?

Bimmerfun82 · 05-31-2022, 05:09 PM

Took a drive in the mountains today

Mathi · 06-03-2022, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FrankieNuo

More pics please

will take a few Monday after washing the car

jlapicki · 06-27-2022, 07:08 AM

Bump.....where are all those photos?

RN4Ever · 07-04-2022, 02:04 PM

Loving my G23! All day - every day!

MeDroiD · 07-09-2022, 05:52 AM

Hello!
Posting here for the first time and super glad I see a G23 dedicated post!

I decided to go all in on full black combination

jg4c · 07-09-2022, 08:22 PM

Beautiful!
Have the shipping blocks been removed?
That’s a lot of wheel gap.

MeDroiD · 07-10-2022, 02:59 AM

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Beautiful!
Have the shipping blocks been removed?
That’s a lot of wheel gap.

Truth to be told I haven’t checked, but I’ve already done 5,000kms and everything feels fine.
Checking on other colleagues pictures I’m not sure whether there’s a big difference? Rocking 19’’ wheels.

Thoughts?

jg4c · 07-10-2022, 08:55 AM

It’s tricky. Some have reported they didn’t feel anything odd and blocks were discovers to still be there.
Others say the car would drive horribly if they were in.
With 5,000 k your gap should have reduced a bit from when new. Still worth checking IMO, but likely they are gone.
Photos sometimes exaggerate the gap.
You can look in beteeen the tire and fender.
If you see any blue or purple material on the strut by the
spring that could indicate blocks are still there.

Bimmerfun82 · 07-10-2022, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MeDroiD

Truth to be told I haven’t checked, but I’ve already done 5,000kms and everything feels fine.
Checking on other colleagues pictures I’m not sure whether there’s a big difference? Rocking 19’’ wheels.

Thoughts?

Looking at my car, it does look like a large gap on yours. I have 19" also. Get it checked out.

MeDroiD · 07-11-2022, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by M3macster

Looking at my car, it does look like a large gap on yours. I have 19" also. Get it checked out.

I think the perspective and the shadows could confuse.
I’ve checked inside and haven’t found any shipping blocks!

Let’s assume for a second the car is indeed higher than average (really don’t think it is judging from everyone’s pictures here!). How else would I notice this and are there any negative implications?

Thanks!

jlapicki · 07-11-2022, 04:28 PM

Love the color, never seen a black one.....height looks fine...here's mine...

MeDroiD · 07-11-2022, 06:54 PM

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Love the color, never seen a black one.....height looks fine...here's mine...

If I didn’t pick up black, next in the list would be that green!

Bimmerfun82 · 07-12-2022, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MeDroiD

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Originally Posted by M3macster

Looking at my car, it does look like a large gap on yours. I have 19" also. Get it checked out.

I think the perspective and the shadows could confuse.
I’ve checked inside and haven’t found any shipping blocks!

Let’s assume for a second the car is indeed higher than average (really don’t think it is judging from everyone’s pictures here!). How else would I notice this and are there any negative implications?

Thanks!

Do you have the M adaptive suspension? I think that's only the dampers though not the ride height. Perhaps it would be more comfortable but not handle as well? My car has the M suspension and M sport package, so that might lower it a bit.

AR_Motorwerkz · 07-12-2022, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MeDroiD

Hello!
Posting here for the first time and super glad I see a G23 dedicated post!

I decided to go all in on full black combination

Nice! Congrats on your new ride! Diggin the black in black theme!
This BBS LMs in Diamond Black finish might complete your look.

Bimmerfun82 · 07-13-2022, 07:06 AM

Found this. M Sport suspension lowers the car 0.4-0.8". That probably explains it?

How much lower is M sport suspension?
"Another performance-orientated touch is the M Sport's sports suspension. This lowers the car between 10mm and 20mm and, in general, stiffens things up. A stiffer suspension reduces body roll during cornering, giving you better balance.Apr 1, 2022"

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jg4c Captain 361 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 2022 M340i XDrive Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	It’s tricky. Some have reported they didn’t feel anything odd and blocks were discovers to still be there. Others say the car would drive horribly if they were in. With 5,000 k your gap should have reduced a bit from when new. Still worth checking IMO, but likely they are gone. Photos sometimes exaggerate the gap. You can look in beteeen the tire and fender. If you see any blue or purple material on the strut by the spring that could indicate blocks are still there.
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