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jyoung69 · 07-14-2011, 03:14 PM

Evening all,

I am new to this forum site, but have spend many hours looking through the various interesting posts!

I have recently taken delivery of my new Beemer, a 320d Sport Plus in Alpine White, and i love it!!!

This 320 replaced an 07 plate 325d M Sport Tourer. Still cant get the 6 pot out of my head though, as the 4 cylinder engine is rather noisy, but hey ho, times are hard and the new motor is a lot less hard on my pocket that the 325.

Anyway, for anyone looking to go for the Sport Plus model, it really is worth it. Only downside is that you cant choose what color leather to have.

I have taken some pictures, hope you like them.

ed335d · 07-14-2011, 03:17 PM

Looking good

leetennis · 07-14-2011, 03:23 PM

Dual pipes on a 320d, are they a BMW after market job if so how much?

Welcome btw

dxb335d · 07-14-2011, 03:27 PM

Looks nice, will you map?

Also whats with the roof? and HOW COME you cant choose what colour leather?!

MEGA · 07-14-2011, 03:28 PM

looking very good bud. Seems you like a modified motor

I approve

335iLondon · 07-14-2011, 03:35 PM

Whats with the roof!?

Loving the grey MV3's

Looks very fast lol

jyoung69 · 07-14-2011, 03:46 PM

Cheers for your comments!
I wanted to be a bit more adventurous this time (after my 325 Tourer last time) without making the car look stupid, so black grills, twin pipes and the roof wrapped in Carbon Fibre sets it off against the ever increasing number of 320d's on the road i think.

Will i get it mapped? i have looked into it, through some threads on here, and it is very tempting. I need something i can easily remove before it goes in for warranty work/servicing etc, and i have seen some units on here that do that (cant remember what ones though so maybe someone can remind me please??). Mapping it wont make it sound less like a tractor though will it?

The twin pipes are an aftermarket set. I had them fitted at Mstyle (Romford), along with the black grill, i think it just makes the car look better (not that i'm bitter not having my 6 pot anymore!!)

The roof was wrapped by a friend who has his own car wrapping business in Hatfield, again, wanted something different. The leather interior only comes in black with blue stitching on the Sport Plus models. You cant choose any other colour.

Love the site by the way. Will post some pics up of the old 325 Tourer later.

MEGA · 07-14-2011, 04:11 PM

Mapping it won't affect the sound at all ... also won't make it smoke any more or etc as you have a DPF on your car.

I'd suggest a switch box that you can easilly un plug for example BW chiptune offer a switch box that is plug and play so can be taken off before a remap. This is around 350 fitted with a full explanation on how to use / remove. They are based in West London so not too far.

The wrap looks good. You need a matt CF rear diffuser to match now

B33M3R · 07-14-2011, 05:12 PM

Good choice and welcome

RagingKileak · 07-14-2011, 05:55 PM

Welcome.

Matt

Dizzle · 07-15-2011, 03:40 AM

Very nice fella, you changed the bulb on the AE's too?

creepy coupe · 07-15-2011, 04:18 AM

Nice looking car, like the M3 coupe look, with the roof.

fivespice · 07-15-2011, 04:41 AM

Welcome!

Great looking car!

Tunbridge · 07-15-2011, 01:03 PM

Looks really good, loving the White with the black grills and roof.

zltm089 · 07-15-2011, 02:21 PM

welcome!!! very nice!

jyoung69 · 07-16-2011, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizzle

Very nice fella, you changed the bulb on the AE's too?

Hi,

I havent done that yet as i have heard they are not too visable during the day and that the dull standard ones can be seen more?

Anyone experienced that?

BanziBarn · 07-16-2011, 03:39 AM

Love the roof, looks excellent!

I can appreciate the noise must be a little annoying after coming from a 6 pot, maybe a remap will take your mind off it :-)

Welcome to the forum.

jyoung69 · 07-16-2011, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leetennis

Dual pipes on a 320d, are they a BMW after market job if so how much?

Welcome btw

The twin pipes are aftermarket ones, supplied and fitted by Mstyle in Romford. £92 including fitting, so not too bad. Was quoted £125 in St Albans to have them supplied and fitted.

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leetennis Lieutenant 37 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 3 M Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: kent iTrader: (0)	Dual pipes on a 320d, are they a BMW after market job if so how much? Welcome btw
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	looking very good bud. Seems you like a modified motor I approve __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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jyoung69 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 43 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Herts. England. iTrader: (0)	Cheers for your comments! I wanted to be a bit more adventurous this time (after my 325 Tourer last time) without making the car look stupid, so black grills, twin pipes and the roof wrapped in Carbon Fibre sets it off against the ever increasing number of 320d's on the road i think. Will i get it mapped? i have looked into it, through some threads on here, and it is very tempting. I need something i can easily remove before it goes in for warranty work/servicing etc, and i have seen some units on here that do that (cant remember what ones though so maybe someone can remind me please??). Mapping it wont make it sound less like a tractor though will it? The twin pipes are an aftermarket set. I had them fitted at Mstyle (Romford), along with the black grill, i think it just makes the car look better (not that i'm bitter not having my 6 pot anymore!!) The roof was wrapped by a friend who has his own car wrapping business in Hatfield, again, wanted something different. The leather interior only comes in black with blue stitching on the Sport Plus models. You cant choose any other colour. Love the site by the way. Will post some pics up of the old 325 Tourer later.
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Mapping it won't affect the sound at all ... also won't make it smoke any more or etc as you have a DPF on your car. I'd suggest a switch box that you can easilly un plug for example BW chiptune offer a switch box that is plug and play so can be taken off before a remap. This is around 350 fitted with a full explanation on how to use / remove. They are based in West London so not too far. The wrap looks good. You need a matt CF rear diffuser to match now __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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B33M3R Captain 96 Rep 831 Posts Drives: F31 335d XD M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire iTrader: (0)	Good choice and welcome __________________ F31 335d M Sport XD - Mineral Grey - Coral Red - 19" 442M - HK Audio - M Sport Plus Pack - Heated Seats Check out my E90stereo install guide - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540954
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RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Welcome. Matt
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Dizzle Major 56 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: F30 335xD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Very nice fella, you changed the bulb on the AE's too?
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BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel 106 Rep 1,800 Posts Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Love the roof, looks excellent! I can appreciate the noise must be a little annoying after coming from a 6 pot, maybe a remap will take your mind off it :-) Welcome to the forum. __________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.
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