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      09-30-2015, 09:16 AM   #1
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      09-30-2015, 09:28 AM   #2
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In that situation I think I'd have to go with option 1 and in doing so tick the "M Sport Plus Package" option + That would also enable you to get the lovely "19" M Double-spoke style 442M alloy wheels Bicolour Orbit Gr" that come with that pack.

Option 1 = M Sport Plus Package

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If you don't get the 'Angel Eye' DRLs without Xenons then IMHO they're a must - although I'm not sure how the spec is on the GC. I'd also, if possible go with 19's as 18's look somewhat underwhelming, especially on the GC.
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All this talk of the 19" 403's has got me with serious spec regret and i've not even taken delivery yet! I went with Ferric grey 18" because the research I did said the 19" affected the ride. That and I HATE kerbing alloys and could see those 19" ones getting kerbed very easily.

Oh well - they'll have to do
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All this talk of the 19" 403's has got me with serious spec regret and i've not even taken delivery yet! I went with Ferric grey 18" because the research I did said the 19" affected the ride. That and I HATE kerbing alloys and could see those 19" ones getting kerbed very easily.

Oh well - they'll have to do
Or you could keep the 18's and put winter tyres on them, and get some 19's with summers for next year.

It's so easy spending other people's money for them on this forum.
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that's a hard one but for me........

option 2.
A car without Xenons is a big no no for me and M Sport brakes aren't anything to shout about in my opinion - they look good but that's about it.

Are 403m not part of M Sport pack on a GC?
Seems you have everything else included anyway.....
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All this talk of the 19" 403's has got me with serious spec regret and i've not even taken delivery yet! I went with Ferric grey 18" because the research I did said the 19" affected the ride. That and I HATE kerbing alloys and could see those 19" ones getting kerbed very easily.

Oh well - they'll have to do
I wouldn't worry about it too much, I am sure when you get your car and see it in the flesh you'll be delighted regardless. If you really aren't happy with 18inch ones you can always change it later, but I think in reality you'll be very happy.

This forum does have the dangerous effect of making me want to spend lots more money on things which in reality I wouldn't care about otherwise! :P.

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For what it is worth I would probably go with option 2 as the adaptive lights are great (IMO) and also I personally like having the ability to choose the suspension setting. To be honest though they're both great options, whichever way you go!
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Yes non adaptive Xenons are standard on 4GC.
Adaptive lights & suspension over 19's with M brakes- that's basically the difficult choice
Option 1 then for me.
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non adaptive Xenons are standard on 4GC.
Ah, I forgot that.... with that in mind I'd like to change to Option 1 please
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Option 1....
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Option 1 definitely, you'll be absolutely fine without adaptive suspension and you won't have rusty brake hubs.
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I wouldn't worry about it too much, I am sure when you get your car and see it in the flesh you'll be delighted regardless. If you really aren't happy with 18inch ones you can always change it later, but I think in reality you'll be very happy.

This forum does have the dangerous effect of making me want to spend lots more money on things which in reality I wouldn't care about otherwise! :P.

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For what it is worth I would probably go with option 2 as the adaptive lights are great (IMO) and also I personally like having the ability to choose the suspension setting. To be honest though they're both great options, whichever way you go!
Cheers - it's been a very long wait so yeah I think i'll be happy when I see the car.

Could put 19's on after as you say but it's a lease so prob leave it.

I had to be very picky with the options as they made the lease cost bump up so much.

For me the adaptive suspension was a priority over the m sport plus pack - although I did go for the M sport brakes a separate option
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As much as I like my adaptive suspension I would go option 1 no question about it. Thinking about it I'd drop the metallic, go white with either coral or saddle and add adaptive dampers to be honest.
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Just in case you were in any doubt

Option 1 but select it via the M Sport Plus Package

That would also enable you to get the lovely "19" M Double-spoke style 442M alloy wheels Bicolour Orbit Gr" that come with that pack.
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Just in case you were in any doubt

Option 1 but select it via the M Sport Plus Package

That would also enable you to get the lovely "19" M Double-spoke style 442M alloy wheels Bicolour Orbit Gr" that come with that pack.
He has, see post 9
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