Another F30 330d EBII...

gatsojon · 07-02-2013, 02:54 PM

Picked up my new car last Wednesday then went away for work so only got to drive her properly since Sunday.

The engine and chassis are simply superb and a massive improvement on my previous E90 320d M Sport. I'm just loving it and, touch wood, no niggles yet

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I'm slowly getting to grips with the pro media. I got the Bluetooth music streaming working today but I'm way off sorting BMW apps, voice control and programming the sat nav with favourites etc. I need a half day course on it all. I got the enhanced Bluetooth but not really sure why at the moment. Can anyone point me to some intuitive basic instructions?

I've done a few small mods. Put the black grilles on, a painted rear spoiler from Taiwan (which is superb) and Phillips silver indicators.

Once I've found out how to post pictures, I'll put a few up.

This forum helped me spec a superb car; the Harmon Kardon and visibility package are particular stars

IanD1 · 07-02-2013, 03:21 PM

Look forward to the photos... I'm still undecided between alpine white and EB!!

dopper99 · 07-02-2013, 04:25 PM

Can you notice the extra weight compared to your E90 320d? And have you got adaptive?

gatsojon · 07-02-2013, 04:43 PM

Hmmm... It doesn't turn in quite as sharply perhaps but it's marginal. Obviously it accelerates much harder than the 320 and it feels pretty light on its feet really. Yes I have adaptive and no regrets on spending the money there. I don't have VSS, just the standard 330 setup.

Torque of the Devil · 07-02-2013, 04:52 PM

Did you fit the spoiler yourself ? what are the bulbs you mention

the engine and gearbox on the 330d really are sublime together

gatsojon · 07-02-2013, 05:01 PM

Yes I fitted it last night. It comes ready painted and is a perfect match to the EBII and a smoother finish than standard BMW. It is double-sided tape fit. Got it off eBay (emotors2000) after reading some good reviews. Bulbs are Phillips silver from amazon and clean up the look of the front light cluster, removing the amber.

Agreed, the gearbox suits the the engine and makes for an awesome car

gatsojon · 07-02-2013, 05:39 PM

... pre and post grille and spoiler

dopper99 · 07-02-2013, 05:57 PM

Looks fantastic, nice pictures.

sunscreemer · 07-03-2013, 02:47 AM

Looks great. Can really see myself trying to stretch to a "performance" diesel after my 320i. I love this but i'll be ready for a boost in performance next and don't want an economy dive!

Torque of the Devil · 07-03-2013, 03:40 AM

Car looks great, I've done the black grills but would like the spoiler too, do you only get one hit and getting it lined up straight, I'm sure I'd end up with it crooked. Also do you have a link or part number for those Phillips silver bulbs*

* found them, they are part number PY21W if anyone else wants to buy them, Philips ones on ebay for £9.95 a pair

Yellowpinkie · 07-03-2013, 06:45 AM

v nice, congrats

NISFAN · 07-03-2013, 07:00 AM

Very nice, enjoy

Does it have 'sail mode'?

gatsojon · 07-04-2013, 04:57 PM

Thanks for the comments guys

Yep those are the silver bulbs and seem to be fine.

The spoiler isn't quite a one hit thankfully as it caught on one side when I tried first but pulled away ok. The trick was to slide the spoiler down the boot with fingers on both ends running along the sides of the boot lid. The back of the spoiler holds the tape off the boot then drops down as it reaches the boot lip. You could trial this before taking the tape off (I wish I had

). Anyway, the end result is fabulous IMO. I was looking at the paint finish and match in the bright sun today and it is absolutely spot on.

Loving the car and done over 700 miles already. Averaged 54 mpg on a gentle Eco pro cruise from the Gloucester to Manchester. Averaged a lot less pushing her a little in sport mode

No sail mode. It was one of the last 2013 models so no launch control either. It does have 20 Gb HDD which is bigger than the 12 expected

07-02-2013, 02:54 PM	#1
gatsojon Lieutenant Colonel 498 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: M4 CP SSII/SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 CP [10.00]	Another F30 330d EBII... Picked up my new car last Wednesday then went away for work so only got to drive her properly since Sunday. The engine and chassis are simply superb and a massive improvement on my previous E90 320d M Sport. I'm just loving it and, touch wood, no niggles yet . I'm slowly getting to grips with the pro media. I got the Bluetooth music streaming working today but I'm way off sorting BMW apps, voice control and programming the sat nav with favourites etc. I need a half day course on it all. I got the enhanced Bluetooth but not really sure why at the moment. Can anyone point me to some intuitive basic instructions? I've done a few small mods. Put the black grilles on, a painted rear spoiler from Taiwan (which is superb) and Phillips silver indicators. Once I've found out how to post pictures, I'll put a few up. This forum helped me spec a superb car; the Harmon Kardon and visibility package are particular stars
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IanD1 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 222 Posts Drives: F30 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Look forward to the photos... I'm still undecided between alpine white and EB!!
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3531 Rep 11,292 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Can you notice the extra weight compared to your E90 320d? And have you got adaptive?
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gatsojon Lieutenant Colonel 498 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: M4 CP SSII/SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 CP [10.00]	Hmmm... It doesn't turn in quite as sharply perhaps but it's marginal. Obviously it accelerates much harder than the 320 and it feels pretty light on its feet really. Yes I have adaptive and no regrets on spending the money there. I don't have VSS, just the standard 330 setup.
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Torque of the Devil Banned 579 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Did you fit the spoiler yourself ? what are the bulbs you mention the engine and gearbox on the 330d really are sublime together
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gatsojon Lieutenant Colonel 498 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: M4 CP SSII/SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 CP [10.00]	Yes I fitted it last night. It comes ready painted and is a perfect match to the EBII and a smoother finish than standard BMW. It is double-sided tape fit. Got it off eBay (emotors2000) after reading some good reviews. Bulbs are Phillips silver from amazon and clean up the look of the front light cluster, removing the amber. Agreed, the gearbox suits the the engine and makes for an awesome car
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gatsojon Lieutenant Colonel 498 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: M4 CP SSII/SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 CP [10.00]	A few pics... ... pre and post grille and spoiler Attached Images
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sunscreemer Captain 35 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 320i xDrive M Sport Saloon Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	Looks great. Can really see myself trying to stretch to a "performance" diesel after my 320i. I love this but i'll be ready for a boost in performance next and don't want an economy dive!
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Torque of the Devil Banned 579 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Car looks great, I've done the black grills but would like the spoiler too, do you only get one hit and getting it lined up straight, I'm sure I'd end up with it crooked. Also do you have a link or part number for those Phillips silver bulbs* * found them, they are part number PY21W if anyone else wants to buy them, Philips ones on ebay for £9.95 a pair Last edited by Torque of the Devil; 07-03-2013 at 04:05 AM..
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Yellowpinkie Private First Class 29 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Devon iTrader: (0)	v nice, congrats
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NISFAN Major General 3489 Rep 9,709 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK iTrader: (0)	Very nice, enjoy Does it have 'sail mode'?
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gatsojon Lieutenant Colonel 498 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: M4 CP SSII/SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 CP [10.00]	Thanks for the comments guys Yep those are the silver bulbs and seem to be fine. The spoiler isn't quite a one hit thankfully as it caught on one side when I tried first but pulled away ok. The trick was to slide the spoiler down the boot with fingers on both ends running along the sides of the boot lid. The back of the spoiler holds the tape off the boot then drops down as it reaches the boot lip. You could trial this before taking the tape off (I wish I had ). Anyway, the end result is fabulous IMO. I was looking at the paint finish and match in the bright sun today and it is absolutely spot on. Loving the car and done over 700 miles already. Averaged 54 mpg on a gentle Eco pro cruise from the Gloucester to Manchester. Averaged a lot less pushing her a little in sport mode No sail mode. It was one of the last 2013 models so no launch control either. It does have 20 Gb HDD which is bigger than the 12 expected Last edited by gatsojon; 07-04-2013 at 04:59 PM.. Reason: NISFAN up date
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