23' Alpine White M340i

ihike · 06-20-2023, 01:11 PM

A big hello to the BMW community,

I'm proud to say I purchased my new 2023 M340i in Alpine White with Tacora Red interior.

Wow! What a car! What an engine! I've never driven a car with so much power. It feels surreal, I couldn't be happier.

I kept it relatively minimal on the add-ons:

Driving Assistance Package
Shadowline Package
M Sport Package Pro

Sharing a few pictures, apologies for the quality, I haven't had a chance to take some proper shots as yet.

ihike · 06-23-2023, 05:46 PM

Took some proper photos today!

ihike · 06-28-2023, 03:15 PM

A few things I did recently:

Replaced m sport spoiler with a high kick spoiler (eBay - $140)
Attached a carbon fiber style trim to the steering wheel (eBay - $30)
BimmerCode: set ambient lighting to blue
BimmerCode: removed iDrive8 warning message prompt on start up

In the mail/on my list:

Replace chrome m340i badge with black badge (eBay - $20)
Alcantara steering wheel wrap ($80)
Replace the tetragon dash trim with carbon fiber ($200)
Ceramic window tint, 25% around except windshield ($400)

Contemplating:

Racechip GTS Black Mild Hybrid piggyback tune ($680)

ihike · 07-02-2023, 10:17 PM

Windows tinted - 25% around
Chrome M340i badge replaced with black badge

whofelt · 07-02-2023, 10:29 PM

Nice

ihike · 07-12-2023, 06:22 PM

Updates:

- carbon fiber trim inside
- racechip GTS black tune
- black/silver steering wheel emblem

So far, the butt dyno with the race chip sees a noticeable improvement. Sport mode on the chip is like having auto sprint mode on. You can be in 5th gear, floor it, and it’ll drop you to 3rd. Very fun tune so far and easy to install.

Palos83 · 07-13-2023, 05:36 AM

very nice car, the black steering wheel emblem makes it look so "badass"

ihike · 07-13-2023, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palos83

very nice car, the black steering wheel emblem makes it look so "badass"

Thank you!

ihike · 07-13-2023, 08:12 PM

Swapped original hood/trunk emblems with black/silver. Loving how this turned out

next step hubcaps

Before anyone says anything my building assigned this EV parking spot to me when I moved in, the charger is out of order!

Steve 1993 · 07-26-2023, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihike

A big hello to the BMW community,

I'm proud to say I purchased my new 2023 M340i in Alpine White with Tacora Red interior.

Wow! What a car! What an engine! I've never driven a car with so much power. It feels surreal, I couldn't be happier.
Tutuapp 9Apps Showbox
I kept it relatively minimal on the add-ons:

Driving Assistance Package
Shadowline Package
M Sport Package Pro

Sharing a few pictures, apologies for the quality, I haven't had a chance to take some proper shots as yet.

Looks neat ! congrats buddy

Marcy161 · 07-27-2023, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihike

A few things I did recently:

Replaced m sport spoiler with a high kick spoiler (eBay - $140)
Attached a carbon fiber style trim to the steering wheel (eBay - $30)
BimmerCode: set ambient lighting to blue
BimmerCode: removed iDrive8 warning message prompt on start up

In the mail/on my list:

Replace chrome m340i badge with black badge (eBay - $20)
Alcantara steering wheel wrap ($80)
Replace the tetragon dash trim with carbon fiber ($200)
Ceramic window tint, 25% around except windshield ($400)

Contemplating:

Racechip GTS Black Mild Hybrid piggyback tune ($680)

Got a link for that wing?

Eljefe25 · 07-27-2023, 08:26 PM

Very nice!

Is the carbon fiber trim an overlay or you swapped the actual pieces?

ihike · 07-27-2023, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcy161

Got a link for that wing?

Here you go!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18463833873...mis&media=COPY

ihike · 08-07-2023, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eljefe25

Very nice!

Is the carbon fiber trim an overlay or you swapped the actual pieces?

Hey! It is an overlay laid on with adhesive. I know that the first choice should be the swap of the actual trim, but I didn't go that route. Here is the link in case you're curious. I personally think the trim looks great, the only part it doesn't cover is the tip of the cupholder door, the trim on either side of the steel handle (if that doesn't make sense I can link a picture)

https://www.jogoncarbon.com/products...y-carbon-fiber

ihike · 08-14-2023, 09:12 PM

This weekend I installed the infinite autowerks quad exhaust tips! Carbon/black, this is my favorite cosmetic mod so far.

Allannss · 08-15-2023, 01:36 AM

Where did you get emblems

cfm56d7b · 08-24-2023, 08:43 AM

Beautiful car. The interior is gorgeous. Congrats!

PS. The bow tie on the hood perhaps lacked proper aerodynamic profile to remain in place ...

06-20-2023, 01:11 PM	#1
ihike New Member 62 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Alpine White M340i LCI Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	A big hello to the BMW community, I'm proud to say I purchased my new 2023 M340i in Alpine White with Tacora Red interior. Wow! What a car! What an engine! I've never driven a car with so much power. It feels surreal, I couldn't be happier. I kept it relatively minimal on the add-ons: Driving Assistance Package Shadowline Package M Sport Package Pro Sharing a few pictures, apologies for the quality, I haven't had a chance to take some proper shots as yet. Attached Images
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06-23-2023, 05:46 PM	#2
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06-28-2023, 03:15 PM	#3
ihike New Member 62 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Alpine White M340i LCI Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	A few things I did recently: Replaced m sport spoiler with a high kick spoiler (eBay - $140) Attached a carbon fiber style trim to the steering wheel (eBay - $30) BimmerCode: set ambient lighting to blue BimmerCode: removed iDrive8 warning message prompt on start up In the mail/on my list: Replace chrome m340i badge with black badge (eBay - $20) Alcantara steering wheel wrap ($80) Replace the tetragon dash trim with carbon fiber ($200) Ceramic window tint, 25% around except windshield ($400) Contemplating: Racechip GTS Black Mild Hybrid piggyback tune ($680) Attached Images
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07-02-2023, 10:17 PM	#4
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07-02-2023, 10:29 PM	#5
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07-12-2023, 06:22 PM	#6
ihike New Member 62 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Alpine White M340i LCI Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Updates: - carbon fiber trim inside - racechip GTS black tune - black/silver steering wheel emblem So far, the butt dyno with the race chip sees a noticeable improvement. Sport mode on the chip is like having auto sprint mode on. You can be in 5th gear, floor it, and it’ll drop you to 3rd. Very fun tune so far and easy to install. Attached Images
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07-13-2023, 05:36 AM	#7
Palos83 New Member 5 Rep 13 Posts Drives: F34 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: France iTrader: (0)	very nice car, the black steering wheel emblem makes it look so "badass"
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07-13-2023, 08:12 PM	#9
ihike New Member 62 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Alpine White M340i LCI Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Swapped original hood/trunk emblems with black/silver. Loving how this turned out next step hubcaps Before anyone says anything my building assigned this EV parking spot to me when I moved in, the charger is out of order! Attached Images
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07-27-2023, 08:26 PM	#12
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ihike New Member 62 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Alpine White M340i LCI Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	This weekend I installed the infinite autowerks quad exhaust tips! Carbon/black, this is my favorite cosmetic mod so far. Attached Images
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08-15-2023, 01:36 AM	#16
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08-24-2023, 08:43 AM	#17
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