[xenon]

Originally Posted by ADIUK

I use FastStone Image viewer a free utility.
https://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm

Or pm me the photos and I will spin them.

Thanks. I have tried the software you send but when I view the pics they look fine - it's only when I post them here that they're on the piss.

[xenon]

Hang on, how's this....

[Jim_330e]

Looks nice. I would have liked a Touring but no lease options when I was looking last March.

[xenon]

Exhaust mod done and grill replaced.

[Jim_330e]

Nicely done. Which did you do, unplug or remove the spring?

[xenon]

Originally Posted by Jim_330e

Nicely done. Which did you do, unplug or remove the spring?

Surprised at how much difference it actually makes to the noise.

In the end I decided against removing the spring link from the actuator to the flap. Whether the flap is open or closed the spring provides some pressure against the end-stop - I'm guessing that was done as a metal flap in a metal tube could make a terrible noise if it rattled even slightly.

I let the valve open (with a resounding clunk) in sport mode and then unplugged the actuator. I covered the socket with some waterproof tape and placed the connector into a small poly bag secured tightly with a cable tie, and then cable-tied the plug to the bracket to stop it flapping about.

Works OK

[SilverGrey]

Very nice Xenon!

2 questions: Does your car have non-runflat tyres and how is the sound system? Am I right in thinking you don't have HK but the 330i gets the Hifi option?

[xenon]

Thanks SG. No RFT fortunately but they are Bridgestone which is usually not good - however I haven't done enough miles (and no motorway-speed miles) to establish if they are noisy or not but the refinement generally is a world away from the F series.

You are right that I do not have the HK but do have the HiFi. (as you probably know, base system is 8-speaker 105W, "HiFi" is 10-speaker 205W) and although I haven't done a lot with it yet it sounds much better than I expected. I imagine the bass would run out of steam if that's your thing. It isn't mine, so I'm quite happy with it

[Jim_330e]

Originally Posted by xenon

Surprised at how much difference it actually makes to the noise.

In the end I decided against removing the spring link from the actuator to the flap. Whether the flap is open or closed the spring provides some pressure against the end-stop - I'm guessing that was done as a metal flap in a metal tube could make a terrible noise if it rattled even slightly.

I let the valve open (with a resounding clunk) in sport mode and then unplugged the actuator. I covered the socket with some waterproof tape and placed the connector into a small poly bag secured tightly with a cable tie, and then cable-tied the plug to the bracket to stop it flapping about.

Works OK

Thanks. Just spotted your comment in the exhaust flap thread as well.

Does the 3er Touring have an electric load cover? I really liked that in the 520d loaner I had, it worked when opening the glass window as well which I thought was very handy and one of those well thought out features.

[SilverGrey]

Originally Posted by xenon

Thanks SG. No RFT fortunately but they are Bridgestone which is usually not good - however I haven't done enough miles (and no motorway-speed miles) to establish if they are noisy or not but the refinement generally is a world away from the F series.

You are right that I do not have the HK but do have the HiFi. (as you probably know, base system is 8-speaker 105W, "HiFi" is 10-speaker 205W) and although I haven't done a lot with it yet it sounds much better than I expected. I imagine the bass would run out of steam if that's your thing. It isn't mine, so I'm quite happy with it

So the configurator didn't lie re RFT's! I know the type of tyre you get is the luck of the draw. I've only ever had Bridgestone RFT's so don't know how the non-RFT's compare. Good to hear refinement levels have improved.

That's also good to hear (no pun intended) about the hifi system. I prefer a balanced sound, so I'm sure the HiFi system will be more than adequate.

[Dark_cobra]

No electric load cover on the G21

[xenon]

Originally Posted by Jim_330e

Does the 3er Touring have an electric load cover?

No - such a shame. Really liked that feature in my A6 Avant.

Whilst I was at handover I peeked under a 320i and for whatever reason that does not have an exhaust flap.

[paulockenden]

So, after a few days playing with my new 330e my main observation is that, when in hybrid mode, it's REALLY hard to tell whether you're running on petrol or battery.

I expect there's something in the cockpit that I've missed, but so far I'm just going on feel / sound. The engine is both quiet and well insulated. (But I have come from a diesel!)

[willougs]

Originally Posted by paulockenden

I expect there's something in the cockpit that I've missed

Think the "best" place to tell is on the Energy Flow screen. "Hey BMW show Energy Flow". Bit gimmicky though.

I'm still undecided on the best mode to be running in. At the moment I have it set to start in Electric only mode as thinking if I got the juice in the battery, I should use that first. But charging the thing up takes a while, and is playing havoc with my electric bills according to the smart meter display

Just need to wait about 2 weeks and then I can switch supplier, which will take the sting out of it a bit.

[seelark]

Originally Posted by paulockenden

So, after a few days playing with my new 330e my main observation is that, when in hybrid mode, it's REALLY hard to tell whether you're running on petrol or battery.

I expect there's something in the cockpit that I've missed, but so far I'm just going on feel / sound. The engine is both quiet and well insulated. (But I have come from a diesel!)

On the digital dash, if the outer lines are blue it's in battery mode, they turn white when running on the engine, unless you put it in sport mode and they are red.

[paulockenden]

Originally Posted by seelark

On the digital dash, if the outer lines are blue it's in battery mode, they turn white when running on the engine, unless you put it in sport mode and they are red.

Thank you!

[jedpause]

Originally Posted by jedpause

Same here, been at the dealer since 12th Feb.... '21 plate , delivery to me 5th March (edit)... can't wait to not be able to drive anywhere !

Well after all the high expectation, the car was not delivered on Friday 5th

BMW Truck went to pick it up on the 4th from docks at Southampton (my dealer is there), and a recall messaged popped up on the dash apparently... spare part needed, so I am only getting it Monday

I am told it needed a replacement charger cable (it's a 330e). Anyone else get a recall message? (My fleet manager did on wife's car on the 4th too)

Patience is a virtue

[Maisey88]

Originally Posted by jedpause

Well after all the high expectation, the car was not delivered on Friday 5th

BMW Truck went to pick it up on the 4th from docks at Southampton (my dealer is there), and a recall messaged popped up on the dash apparently... spare part needed, so I am only getting it Monday

I am told it needed a replacement charger cable (it's a 330e). Anyone else get a recall message? (My fleet manager did on wife's car on the 4th too)

Patience is a virtue

My 330e was delivered on monday the 1st here in Bath

[xenon]

Bah. Sorry to hear that jedpause

[jedpause]

Originally Posted by Maisey88

My 330e was delivered on monday the 1st here in Bath

No recall or anything?

My car's been there since 12th Feb, maybe your dealer picked it up earlier and changed it in time...

[Maisey88]

Originally Posted by jedpause

No recall or anything?

My car's been there since 12th Feb, maybe your dealer picked it up earlier and changed it in time...

No recall at all mate, although as you say, I'm not sure when the dealer picked it up..
Which cable was supposed to be faulty out of interest?

[paulockenden]

My 330e was delivered on 1st March. No recalls, or signs of anything having been fiddled with.