430i F32 Arrived!

KcM Z4 30i · 03-17-2017, 04:40 PM

Its finally here! The car is amazing. The AC Shnitzer module performs like a charm, even if I can use only max 4.5K RPM ...

The LCI suspension is great. It stiffens up in corners, as if its dialing out body role completely. It dos not compromise (straight line) ride comfort at all. Since I have the ACS springs installed, im not sure how the original LCI suspension handles. But this is really really steady in fast corners.

The progressive steering in sport mode surprised me at first. It felt really heavy at first but as you get used to it, its more a rock solid feel. As if you have the car by the troat and point it anywhere you want it. It goes.

But what surprised me the most is the power of the ACS equipped engine. It feels very very strong, just as strong as my old 135i. Looking forward to the post-break-in period :-)

Cheers

kriszty · 03-17-2017, 04:50 PM

very nice looking

great color also

beto_L.A. · 03-17-2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KcM 430i Coupe

Its finally here! The car is amazing. The AC Shnitzer module performs like a charm, even if I can use only max 4.5K RPM ...

The LCI suspension is great. It stiffens up in corners, as if its dialing out body role completely. It dos not compromise (straight line) ride comfort at all. Since I have the ACS springs installed, im not sure how the original LCI suspension handles. But this is really really steady in fast corners.

The progressive steering in sport mode surprised me at first. It felt really heavy at first but as you get used to it, its more a rock solid feel. As if you have the car by the troat and point it anywhere you want it. It goes.

But what surprised me the most is the power of the ACS equipped engine. It feels very very strong, just as strong as my old 135i. Looking forward to the post-break-in period :-)

Cheers

congrats!!! those wheels look nice...
any interior pics????
did you get the Adaptive LEDs??
have fun!!

KcM Z4 30i · 03-17-2017, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by beto_L.A.

congrats!!! those wheels look nice...
any interior pics????
did you get the Adaptive LEDs??
have fun!!

No adaptive LED's...I'll upload some interior pics 2morrow!

Strudle · 03-17-2017, 05:59 PM

Very nice! What is KCM? I have a 2017 430i, but I'm assuming this is a different variant?

Buzzo · 03-17-2017, 06:41 PM

Wel nog even Hans Severs verwijderen!

jmg · 03-17-2017, 06:54 PM

Sexy! Congrats!

.BMW. · 03-18-2017, 08:36 AM

Beautiful F32!

Congrats.

STR8-6IX · 03-18-2017, 09:03 AM

beautiful colour.

be sure to to limit RPM's to 4000RPM for the break in period. (roughly 3000 miles)

I highly recommend you get some window tints and debadge the 430i badge off the back. it really completes the look of the whole car.

Beek · 03-18-2017, 02:27 PM

This is one sharp looking ride, congrats!

KcM Z4 30i · 03-19-2017, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by STR8-6IX

beautiful colour.

be sure to to limit RPM's to 4000RPM for the break in period. (roughly 3000 miles)

I highly recommend you get some window tints and debadge the 430i badge off the back. it really completes the look of the whole car.

Window tints are illegal in the Netherlands. As for the break in....roughly between 4K and 4.5K RPM for the first 2500KM (about 2000 miles). So far only 260Km...so it will be a long time :-)

KcM Z4 30i · 03-19-2017, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzzo

Wel nog even Hans Severs verwijderen!

Ja, eigenlijk wel. Niets mis met die jongens daar maar staat beter.

Tommy_hf · 03-19-2017, 04:52 AM

Regarding to tint, by law you need >70% light transmission, they starting giving you tickets below 50%. Basicly the only tints legal are the 70's, which still leaves a difference between option 420 and the tinted front glass. I did carbon 70, but probably wouldn't bother next time.

Nice ride height with ACS springs! How much lower is it compared to the stock M sport suspension? Is there any floatiness or disconnection on larger bumps? In other words, do the springs match the dampers well? On my 2013 F30 the eibach pro-kit springs were a bit mismatched with sport dampers, which was a bit annoying on larger highway bumps, so I'm not sure about getting ACS springs on my F36. (optically it would benefit :P)

STR8-6IX · 03-19-2017, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KcM 430i Coupe

Window tints are illegal in the Netherlands. As for the break in....roughly between 4K and 4.5K RPM for the first 2500KM (about 2000 miles). So far only 260Km...so it will be a long time :-)

don't make the same mistake I did.. I redlined my dads car many times in one night at 3000KM thinking the break-in period was over and car does burn some oil now. make sure you wait closer to 5000KM to be safe..

KcM Z4 30i · 03-19-2017, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by STR8-6IX

don't make the same mistake I did.. I redlined my dads car many times in one night at 3000KM thinking the break-in period was over and car does burn some oil now. make sure you wait closer to 5000KM to be safe..

Thanks! But this is my 5th Beemer so running them in nice and clean is something im very used to.

zamboni · 03-19-2017, 05:57 PM

Congrat gorgeous car.

KcM Z4 30i · 03-20-2017, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by zamboni

Congrat gorgeous car.

Thanks!

KcM Z4 30i · 03-20-2017, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy_hf

Regarding to tint, by law you need >70% light transmission, they starting giving you tickets below 50%. Basicly the only tints legal are the 70's, which still leaves a difference between option 420 and the tinted front glass. I did carbon 70, but probably wouldn't bother next time.

Nice ride height with ACS springs! How much lower is it compared to the stock M sport suspension? Is there any floatiness or disconnection on larger bumps? In other words, do the springs match the dampers well? On my 2013 F30 the eibach pro-kit springs were a bit mismatched with sport dampers, which was a bit annoying on larger highway bumps, so I'm not sure about getting ACS springs on my F36. (optically it would benefit :P)

Its about 3cm's lower in front, 2.5 in the rear. The springs match the suspension, its tunes by ACS. Their only business is BMW and mini. So they test all there products on the intended platforms. These springs are specific for the 4 series LCI.

KcM Z4 30i · 03-20-2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Strudle

Very nice! What is KCM? I have a 2017 430i, but I'm assuming this is a different variant?

KCM are my initials :-)

This is an 2017/2018 430i LCI.

KcM Z4 30i · 03-20-2017, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Beek

This is one sharp looking ride, congrats!

Thanks!

KcM Z4 30i · 03-20-2017, 01:10 PM

Ordered some more BMW M performance goodies: Alacantara steering wheel (without the x-mas lighting:-)), Alacantara / carbon dash panels, mid console and door grips, alacantara armrest and parking brake lever and the shifter console, also in alacantara/carbon. So, that will be an complete alacantara / carbon interior.

Should be arriving this week, will all be mounted next week. Now I'm finished, this is the car i always knew would come someday.....oh well, maybe an M4 in the future :-)

Justin4sho · 03-20-2017, 02:53 PM

What wheels are those? I need those on my MG 435i

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