What is the next upgrade you are going to do on your F30/32/34/36?

Tommy D · 02-07-2023, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FuturPhil

just being a great care taker and keeping up with maintenance

Nice looking vehicle, I saw on another thread that you have 20K miles on it.

How many miles are you planning on driving a year? your daily or weekend car?

If it were my car, I'd just drive it and perform normal maintenance items like filters and fluids and address other mechanical issues when they crop up.

FuturPhil · 02-07-2023, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy D

Nice looking vehicle, I saw on another thread that you have 20K miles on it.

How many miles are you planning on driving a year? your daily or weekend car?

If it were my car, I'd just drive it and perform normal maintenance items like filters and fluids and address other mechanical issues when they crop up.

Still haven’t had it for a year but based on some basic calculations looks like ~6k miles a year for work and add other stuff and I’d say probably 10k+ yearly.

This is my only car. Yeah seems like there isn’t too much else I can do for reliability. Nothing to buy at least it’s all in the treatment/care.

n55hotnheavy · 02-07-2023, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by karapet85

Yep, but that is not bad too. Seems that not everyone has future plans ...
Usually, I have 2-3 items in backlog

Im looking to go PS2 turbo but with only 93 oct available in my country currently, I'm debating if its worth the money. I won't have the fuelling mods to support unless I go CPI or PI which is expensive as I would need a JB4 too and meth would need to be shipped in.

I feel like PS2 is my last resource for power as I'm stage 2 FBO already

RVA_N55_Fan · 02-08-2023, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Samir72

M performance LSD is definitely on the list just need to find one for good price lucky a few dealers still have them just waiting for them to drop in price.

Lemme kno when you do, I'm interested as well!

spoilerbrake196 · 02-08-2023, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by karapet85

I upgraded mines a year ago. Bolsters and LS work correctly.

Sooo was it just coding or u had to wire😂

karapet85 · 02-09-2023, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by spoilerbrake196

Sooo was it just coding or u had to wire😂

I am not 100% sure, as the work has been done by a specialist.
But if not mistaken it involves both wires and coding.

karapet85 · 03-08-2023, 12:25 PM

Tried adding comfort access to the rear doors, as explained here https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1347604

Though I work with one of the best masters here in Armenia, it didn't work. Maybe something was wrong.

karapet85 · 03-15-2023, 01:44 PM

Added VLD today. My car is from the USA. The VLD was decoded by default. I have turned it on again using Bimmercode. Haven't tried it on the road yet, but here is how the startup looks vs VLD decoded https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iRUGtdo4ULI

WagonHo · 03-17-2023, 12:10 PM

I installed the FTP Motorsports Charge Pipe and Intake Pipe. Same notion - replace plastic with something that will last longer. Easy install and have not had a single issue.

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Originally Posted by FuturPhil

I’m trying to find out if there are any parts/mods/upgrades that increase longevity. Not looking for performance increase or anything just simply reliability.

Potentially some plastic/rubber replacements in the engine bay but not sure as Iv read mixed views on stuff. I basically want my car to last as long as it can as it is.

Some things I read about include
- Charge pipe
- Boost pipe
- Air Intake pipe
- Water hose
- Air hose
- Render valve
- Oil cooler valve
- Thermostat

Not sure what else could improve reliability other than just being a great care taker and keeping up with maintenance

MoeTE87 · 03-17-2023, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by karapet85

Added VLD today. My car is from the USA. The VLD was decoded by default. I have turned it on again using Bimmercode. Haven't tried it on the road yet, but here is how the startup looks vs VLD decoded https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iRUGtdo4ULI

Are you able to show the pathway within Bimmercode how to code this?

Thanks!

karapet85 · 03-17-2023, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MoeTE87

Are you able to show the pathway within Bimmercode how to code this?

Thanks!

Yep, sure.
Mine doesn't have HBA, so only adaptive coding is needed.
Expert Mode
Fem
C_AFS_ENA (3073) (enable, enable)
LUT_FLC_FORWARDLIGHTING_Y (3073) (mit_AFS, mit_AFS)
That’s it.

MoeTE87 · 03-17-2023, 12:36 PM

Perfect! Thank you! Will give it a shot this weekend when I code in my F80 cluster.

karapet85 · 03-17-2023, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MoeTE87

Perfect! Thank you! Will give it a shot this weekend when I code in my F80 cluster.

👍

Livetodrive · 03-19-2023, 03:16 PM

I just upgraded to iDrive 6 and Apple Car Play through Bimmer Remote. It really modernized the feel of the nav/comm/entertainment system.

WagonHo · 03-19-2023, 05:49 PM

Center section is out for powder coating to match the car's paint, then this:

Cytoplasm0671 · 03-19-2023, 10:35 PM

Days away from installing Active Autowerke catted downpipe on my 340i

djgreg1200 · 03-20-2023, 12:17 PM

Wheels!!

Going with the Aodhan AFF7's in Matte Black, 18x8.5 Square.

MoeTE87 · 03-20-2023, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by djgreg1200

Wheels!!

Going with the Aodhan AFF7's in Matte Black, 18x8.5 Square.

Good choice! I have them in matte bronze. 19" staggered set up.

karapet85 · 03-21-2023, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Livetodrive

I just upgraded to iDrive 6 and Apple Car Play through Bimmer Remote. It really modernized the feel of the nav/comm/entertainment system.

Never heard about Bimmer Remote. Is it a paid coding service?

karapet85 · 03-21-2023, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by WagonHo

Center section is out for powder coating to match the car's paint, then this:

Please share some photos when done!

karapet85 · 03-21-2023, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Cytoplasm0671

Days away from installing Active Autowerke catted downpipe on my 340i

Waiting for the results, if possible, with a video to hear the sound!

karapet85 · 03-21-2023, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by djgreg1200

Wheels!!

Going with the Aodhan AFF7's in Matte Black, 18x8.5 Square.

Please share some photos when done!
How much do they weigh?

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karapet85 sergeant 67 Rep 100 Posts Drives: BMW F30 328 xDrive Nimble Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Yerevan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F30 328i x ... [10.00]	Added VLD today. My car is from the USA. The VLD was decoded by default. I have turned it on again using Bimmercode. Haven't tried it on the road yet, but here is how the startup looks vs VLD decoded https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iRUGtdo4ULI Last edited by karapet85; 03-17-2023 at 01:16 AM..
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djgreg1200 New Member 12 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Home of The Wire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW 330i [0.00]	Wheels!! Going with the Aodhan AFF7's in Matte Black, 18x8.5 Square.
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