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I bought my m40i about two months ago and love everything about it; it is a blast to drive. I am coming from a grand Cherokee SRT so the performance factor isn't new. However this drives so much better and the power is a lot smoother. The Jeep was a 6.4L V8 475 hp that ran a very similar 0-60 time. I drive about 25,000 miles a year for work and was filling up 2.5 times a week and needed new tires every 10-12k miles. I needed something better on gas but something just as fun to drive. Enter the m40i!! The SRT was definitely a bucket list car of mine but I honestly have 0 regrets. This is my first bmw and so far so good.
I swapped out the grill and side vents with the iND black pieces. Also removed the x3 badge and put on the iND black m40i badge. I also swapped out the front and rear reflectors with the paint matched pieces. The car came with the 19 inch run flats and were a complete joke. I bought new 20 inch wheels and tires and went with the staggered setup. I have coded a bunch of things as well. Next on the list is to lower it and possibly have the roof wrapped in glossy black vinyl. I installed BMS intake and the sound from that is intoxicating, I love it. I have been so close to getting the mission performance stage 1 tune but every time I add it to the cart, I get stage fright at checkout. Just the whole warranty thing makes me nervous. Sorry for the history lesson but here she is! |
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LOL - That sounds like fun.
The SRTs are pretty rare over in the UK but have one that parks outside my office. Nuts cars. Total (brilliant!) American extravagance. Black on silver a very good look on your M40i.
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I'd like to upgrade to the larger wheel size with run flats and go staggered as well but am worried about ride comfort as roads here aren't great. Really appreciate any insight you may have as seems like a similar situation. Eyeing some Vossen HF-3s in 20' with Michelin a/s 3+. |
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I think the ride is exponentially better. You are correct in that the tires are softer, but I think they are more comfortable. They are whisper quiet too. Like I said, the only downside is that if I get a flat, I will be stuck waiting for a tow. |
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Looking good! I've been considering the BMS intake as well but just wondering if it's really worth doing if I don't tune it as well.
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I fully realized beforehand I wasn't going to get anything out of it performance wise, but I love hearing the turbo spool. Maybe it's just because I am new to this whole turbo thing??
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Very nice and congrats.
Those wheels are very smart, but they do highlight the wheel arch gap. Any thoughts on lowering?
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Nice looking car. Looking forward to hearing the exhaust with the BMS as well. As for the mission tune I was hesitant at first and than just pulled the trigger. I haven’t looked back yet, thinking about stage 2 and the trans flash but still haven’t gotten bored with stage 1. Warranty is always a concern and yes you can flash back and yes they probably could find out if they dig deep enough. My biggest worry and still is, what happens if I am away and something happens and I need to flash back and don’t have my laptop. Either way it didn’t stop me and hopefully I never have to find out. Good luck with the car
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