It has now been 6 months since the official launch of the new F30 3 series and its second model year (2013) has already started. We’re curious as to the issues (or lack thereof) that our F30 owners are experiencing. Cast your vote inside and let us know.
BMW has issue a service bulletin (SIB / TSB) which will allow dealers across the country to reprogram / code all BMW models with the Auto Start-Stop feature so that the system defaults to the “Last User mode” (last used setting) the next time that the car is turned on. Check out auto start stop SIB 12 15 12 inside.
Watch the gauge clusters (speedometer and tachometer) of the 2012 328i and 335i accelerating side-by-side in full out acceleration runs from a stop. Gives a good idea of how the two compare in terms of acceleration.
We’ve also added previously posted videos of our experience with the two models from the BMW press drives, both at our own hands and with the skills of professional BMW drivers Joey Hand and Bill Auberlin.
F30POST member Dan once again shares with us some DIYs for the F30 3 series. This one includes instructions for one of the first modifications any BMW enthusiast makes - replacing the factory front bumper reflectors and/or whiskers, usually to be replaced with body color matched versions.
Full directions and guide inside.
iND provides an updated look at their 2013 F30 328i project car. Without resorting to radical modifications, the look of this Sport Line Imperial Blue F30 has been transformed to a more aggressive look. The F30 3D Design front lip has been fitted for now, with the rest of the kit coming soon. An Eisenmann exhaust system will also be fitted onto their F30.
Here is the full list of modifications made so far:
3D Design front spoiler lip
19″ BBS CH-R wheels [19x8.5 ET32/19x9.5 ET35]
Yellow BMW M Performance Brakes
iND Gloss black front grilles
iND painted front reflectors
iND gloss black lower whiskers
H&R Sport Springs
Customer F30 3 Series M Sport models have landed on US shores and into the driveways of their owners. This is our first reported F30 M Sport delivery and it goes to a lucky member in Texas. We’ve also seen the delivery of US spec M Sport F30 in Europe (to an American stationed in Germany).
Congrats to the owners and to all owners to come!
F30 3 Series M Sport models began production last month and the first deliveries are now under way. Here, an F30POST member shows off his beautiful new Alpine White M Sport F30 320d. Check out the gallery inside of the beautiful M Sport exterior and interior.
Full specs of this car:
BMW 320d F30 (AM 2013)
Colour, interior
[300] Alpinweiss III
[HAAT] Anthracite Hexagon cloth / Alcantara upholstery
Optional equipment
[258] Run-flat tyres
[2NH] M sport braking system
[2TB] Sport automatic transmission
[320] Model designation deletion
[403] Electric glass sunroof
[420] Sun protection glass
[494] Seat heating, front
[6WA] Black panel display, full
Editions & Packages
[337] M sport package
[2PF] 19 ” M light alloy wheels star-spoke style 403 M
[2VF] Adaptative M sport suspension
[481] Sport seats, front
[4DX] Estoril Blue interior trim finisher
[4MR] Aluminium Hexagon interior trim
[710] M steering wheel
[715] M … CONTINUED
The F34 3 Series GT (Gran Turismo) is just months from its debut and the first F34 chassis has now been spotted.
The 3 Series GT will feature a similar engine lineup to the F30 3 Series and we expect its public debut to possibly come at the 2013 NAIAS in January (if it will be sold in the US) or 2013 Geneva show in March.
For previous coverage and details thus far on the F34 GT, see http://www.bimmerpost.com/?s=f34
First videos of the 2013 BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) have been posted in our official F31 thread. Check out the 3 series touring in driving action, exterior walkaround, interior review, and a trunk demonstration.
