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BennyDunks · 10-18-2021, 06:44 AM

Hi all, Been a long time lurker of the forum and took delivery of my M340i last month - Just had it paint corrected and ceramic coated thought it would be a good time to join up!

Froggie401 · 10-18-2021, 08:15 AM

Looks smashing. Enjoy!

4monks · 10-18-2021, 08:16 AM

Looks excellent!

OM3RTA · 10-18-2021, 08:29 AM

*nods approvingly*

Elliston · 10-18-2021, 09:08 AM

Wow - proper head turner. Congrats on the new car. Enjoy

DavidXJ · 10-18-2021, 10:17 AM

Looks terrific, BennyDunks--properly menacing in that elegant way that's unique to the 40s. The way your spec retains the cerium wheels even with the black grill looks terrific: I think the more comprehensive version of the shadowline (with the caps and alloys blacked out too) somehow doesn't flatter the blue models as much. Anyway, you've got it all to look forward to: just wait till you've run her in and start up in Sport with a warm exhaust...

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ScottC25 · 10-18-2021, 10:23 AM

Exact look I am wanting for the M440i I have on order, however, if you opt for the £200 shadow line pack, they make the mirrors body colour rather than retaining them in cerium grey.

BennyDunks · 10-18-2021, 10:58 AM

Thanks all - mine was an in-stock order so wasn't able to add any options so I've been picking up the pieces I actually wanted individually - Managing to get a lot of them brand new from BMW Dealers via eBay at a massive discount!

Grille and side bumper trim fitted (As you can see)
Side skirts, exhaust tips and badges all in gloss black in the garage waiting to go on!

P-ToK72 · 10-18-2021, 11:16 AM

Looks really good, more pics too on the detailers instagram page.

Will be getting in touch with them myself as they are close to home / work for me and would be looking for ceramic coating when my car arrives later this year.

BennyDunks · 10-18-2021, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by P-ToK72

Looks really good, more pics too on the detailers instagram page.

Will be getting in touch with them myself as they are close to home / work for me and would be looking for ceramic coating when my car arrives later this year.

Highly recommended - their valeting is incredible and super reasonably priced!

225 · 10-18-2021, 11:49 AM

Very nice indeed. Much better with celirium wheels imo.
How much did you pay for the grille out of interest as I need a new one.

BennyDunks · 10-18-2021, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 225

Very nice indeed. Much better with celirium wheels imo.
How much did you pay for the grille out of interest as I need a new one.

£95 - I just have a saved search on eBay with the part number that notifies me if anyone lists anything I want.

goodbyalfa · 10-18-2021, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by P-ToK72

Looks really good, more pics too on the detailers instagram page.

Will be getting in touch with them myself as they are close to home / work for me and would be looking for ceramic coating when my car arrives later this year.

Who detailed it? Can't see the details anywhere

FrankMartin · 10-18-2021, 02:43 PM

Looks great, would you mind sharing a few more pictures? Interested to see how the black grill works with the cerium grey mirrors as I'm tempted to go for the same look.

Alpine110 · 10-18-2021, 02:52 PM

Congratulations, looks brilliant

BennyDunks · 10-18-2021, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

Who detailed it? Can't see the details anywhere

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Originally Posted by FrankMartin

Looks great, would you mind sharing a few more pictures? Interested to see how the black grill works with the cerium grey mirrors as I'm tempted to go for the same look.

https://www.instagram.com/r.g.valeting/?hl=en

10-18-2021, 06:44 AM	#1
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10-18-2021, 09:08 AM	#5
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10-18-2021, 10:17 AM	#6
DavidXJ Lieutenant 663 Rep 514 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Competition Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Oxford, UK iTrader: (0)	Looks terrific, BennyDunks--properly menacing in that elegant way that's unique to the 40s. The way your spec retains the cerium wheels even with the black grill looks terrific: I think the more comprehensive version of the shadowline (with the caps and alloys blacked out too) somehow doesn't flatter the blue models as much. Anyway, you've got it all to look forward to: just wait till you've run her in and start up in Sport with a warm exhaust... D __________________ Current: F90 M5 Competition Previous: G20 M340i G20 330i M Sport
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10-18-2021, 10:23 AM	#7
ScottC25 Second Lieutenant 108 Rep 259 Posts Drives: M4 Competition xDrive Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Exact look I am wanting for the M440i I have on order, however, if you opt for the £200 shadow line pack, they make the mirrors body colour rather than retaining them in cerium grey.
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BennyDunks Private 54 Rep 98 Posts Drives: BMW M340i Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	Thanks all - mine was an in-stock order so wasn't able to add any options so I've been picking up the pieces I actually wanted individually - Managing to get a lot of them brand new from BMW Dealers via eBay at a massive discount! Grille and side bumper trim fitted (As you can see) Side skirts, exhaust tips and badges all in gloss black in the garage waiting to go on!
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10-18-2021, 11:16 AM	#9
P-ToK72 Lieutenant Colonel 329 Rep 1,709 Posts Drives: G21 M340i Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East Midlands iTrader: (0)	Looks really good, more pics too on the detailers instagram page. Will be getting in touch with them myself as they are close to home / work for me and would be looking for ceramic coating when my car arrives later this year. __________________ Currently driving G21 M340i Touring Previous F40 M135i and F31 335d Touring
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10-18-2021, 11:49 AM	#11
225 Brigadier General 2281 Rep 4,932 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Very nice indeed. Much better with celirium wheels imo. How much did you pay for the grille out of interest as I need a new one.
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10-18-2021, 02:43 PM	#14
FrankMartin Enlisted Member 15 Rep 41 Posts Drives: m340i Touring Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Looks great, would you mind sharing a few more pictures? Interested to see how the black grill works with the cerium grey mirrors as I'm tempted to go for the same look.
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10-18-2021, 02:52 PM	#15
Alpine110 Private First Class 122 Rep 102 Posts Drives: G21 M340i Touring Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Congratulations, looks brilliant
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