335d LCI with Adaptive

Kav79 · 11-01-2015, 03:24 PM

Hi All,

This is my first post on here but I've used this forum for a long time as an excellent point of reference (especially on the 335d F30)

I have this weekend just picked up the above after having some issues with my 2014 335d with adaptive.

I just thought all you 335d owners may be interested to hear my initial thoughts.

On picking up my car the first thing I noticed before driving it was that the gap between the wheel arch and wheel at the front was noticeably higher than the '14

Although this upsets the look a tad more than the 14 what I AM PLEASED to report is a much improved feel to the car, in fact I cant quite believe the difference.

The whole care feels more ridged and taught, obviously I am yet to push her but even in comfort the car has a more M sport feel, more like e46/e90, very little roll in the corners, and in sport well that compares to an e60 M5 setup (comparing to cars I've owned), it can be a little bouncy but the turn in is so much better!! I think the fact that the Bridgestones have gone and been replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1s (still run flat) will also contribute.

The only problem I have is that I'm
Vain and I may have to lower the car at a later date if I cant live with the stilted look at the front.

I will post some pics and let you know more as I spend some time bedding her in!

Cheers

dubdemand · 11-01-2015, 03:26 PM

Congrats! Sounds great! Let's see some pictures

Kav79 · 11-01-2015, 03:42 PM

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Congrats! Sounds great! Let's see some pictures

Only took these two today with my phone, nothing special [IMG][/IMG]

tturedraider · 11-01-2015, 03:48 PM

Congrats. That is abnormally high. I'd get the dealer to look at it.

Kav79 · 11-01-2015, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tturedraider

Congrats. That is abnormally high. I'd get the dealer to look at it.

O dont say that pal I had enough problems with the '14!!

They have tweaked the suspension quite a bit for the LCI as so many, including myself, were unhappy with the way the car wallowed in the bends.
Ill take a closer pic of the arch for everyones opinion

teaston · 11-01-2015, 04:04 PM

That does look very high at the front, are you sure they haven't left the transport blocks in?

You could also post this in the UK section here: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=412 as that's where most of the 335d (and other diesel) owners go.

Kav79 · 11-01-2015, 04:06 PM

Hi Teastson,

Take a look at this, where would the blocks be?

teaston · 11-01-2015, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kav79

Hi Teastson,

Take a look at this, where would the blocks be?

Inside the rubber gaiter that's inside the suspension spring.

That arch gap looks massive!!

Kav79 · 11-01-2015, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Kav79

Hi Teastson,

Take a look at this, where would the blocks be?

Inside the rubber gaiter that's inside the suspension spring.

That arch gap looks massive!!

That will be these then!!?!

Fuming!!

teaston · 11-01-2015, 04:27 PM

Actually after looking at a couple of other LCI 335d's their arch gap I think looks similar to yours:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...highlight=335d

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...highlight=335d

teaston · 11-01-2015, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kav79

That will be these then!!?!

Fuming!!

Oh shit! You need to give your dealer a proper telling off!!

Kav79 · 11-01-2015, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Kav79

That will be these then!!?!

Fuming!!

Oh shit! You need to give your dealer a proper telling off!!

Outrageous!! Considering the problems Ive had with Williams of Liverpool, you would think they would have checked this car with a fine tooth comb!

No wonder the car sits high and is so bloody firm ???

teaston · 11-01-2015, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kav79

Outrageous!! Considering the problems Ive had with Williams of Liverpool, you would think they would have checked this car with a fine tooth comb!

No wonder the car sits high and is so bloody firm ???

Yep that will definitely be why!

Kav79 · 11-01-2015, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Kav79

Outrageous!! Considering the problems Ive had with Williams of Liverpool, you would think they would have checked this car with a fine tooth comb!

No wonder the car sits high and is so bloody firm ???

Yep that will definitely be why!

Will it damage my car as I've done 80 miles!?!

teaston · 11-01-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kav79

Will it damage my car as I've done 80 miles!?!

Should be ok, but the dealers need to give it a damage check, and check the wheel alignment just to be certain.

Nick the Greek · 11-01-2015, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kav79

That will be these then!!?!

Fuming!!

Kav79 · 11-01-2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by Kav79

Will it damage my car as I've done 80 miles!?!

Should be ok, but the dealers need to give it a damage check, and check the wheel alignment just to be certain.

Someones getting a right rollocking tomorrow.......

fastflyer · 11-01-2015, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kav79

Someones getting a right rollocking tomorrow.......

Worth asking an independent dealer to check for damage and ask your dealer to cover the cost (after they've removed them). If they are that incompetent I wouldn't be surprised if they missed it or tried to cover it up.

dubdemand · 11-02-2015, 06:37 AM

Jesus wept! It doesn't help that everyone expects a big arch gap with X drive making it harder to spot human error! Hope you get it sorted with minimal effort and you are compensated for your trouble!

Apl440i or 335d? · 11-02-2015, 08:19 AM

This is very funny...

Kav79 · 11-02-2015, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Apl000?

This is very funny...

Believe this post will haunt me for a long time!!

tboooe · 11-02-2015, 08:45 AM

OP. So what happened at the dealer? Did they offer you nice BMW mug or key chain??? (thats what my dealer does every time they screw up!).

11-01-2015, 03:24 PM	#1
Kav79 Private 33 Rep 55 Posts Drives: F30 335d xdrive LCI Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Merseyside, UK iTrader: (0)	335d LCI with Adaptive Hi All, This is my first post on here but I've used this forum for a long time as an excellent point of reference (especially on the 335d F30) I have this weekend just picked up the above after having some issues with my 2014 335d with adaptive. I just thought all you 335d owners may be interested to hear my initial thoughts. On picking up my car the first thing I noticed before driving it was that the gap between the wheel arch and wheel at the front was noticeably higher than the '14 Although this upsets the look a tad more than the 14 what I AM PLEASED to report is a much improved feel to the car, in fact I cant quite believe the difference. The whole care feels more ridged and taught, obviously I am yet to push her but even in comfort the car has a more M sport feel, more like e46/e90, very little roll in the corners, and in sport well that compares to an e60 M5 setup (comparing to cars I've owned), it can be a little bouncy but the turn in is so much better!! I think the fact that the Bridgestones have gone and been replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1s (still run flat) will also contribute. The only problem I have is that I'm Vain and I may have to lower the car at a later date if I cant live with the stilted look at the front. I will post some pics and let you know more as I spend some time bedding her in! Cheers
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	That does look very high at the front, are you sure they haven't left the transport blocks in? You could also post this in the UK section here: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=412 as that's where most of the 335d (and other diesel) owners go.
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Kav79 Private 33 Rep 55 Posts Drives: F30 335d xdrive LCI Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Merseyside, UK iTrader: (0)	Hi Teastson, Take a look at this, where would the blocks be? Attached Images
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Actually after looking at a couple of other LCI 335d's their arch gap I think looks similar to yours: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...highlight=335d http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...highlight=335d
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dubdemand Captain 416 Rep 941 Posts Drives: F80 Individual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (2)	Jesus wept! It doesn't help that everyone expects a big arch gap with X drive making it harder to spot human error! Hope you get it sorted with minimal effort and you are compensated for your trouble! __________________ Individual SY F80 / insta:@dubdemand
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Apl440i or 335d? Colonel 480 Rep 2,324 Posts Drives: F30 335D Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Walton on Thames iTrader: (1)	This is very funny... __________________ E46 Coupe 320d M Sport Gone. E92 320d M Sport Gone. F30 335d M Sport Gone.
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tboooe Brigadier General 925 Rep 3,089 Posts Drives: F36 428i GC, E36 M3 - gone :( Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The OC! iTrader: (1)	OP. So what happened at the dealer? Did they offer you nice BMW mug or key chain??? (thats what my dealer does every time they screw up!). __________________ My build thread 2015 428i GC - Alpine White - Coral Red - M Sport
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