starting to appreciate my 340i xdrive

JDMAF · 12-29-2017, 08:33 AM

Had this car for 8 months. 13k miles now - 2017 6MT, msport, MPPSK, nav. I initially was disappointed with the lack of sporty feel, steering and awful behavior of the runflats. But since I put on the winter tires, Michelin Alpin PA4s I have started to enjoy the serenity, refinement and compliance of this vehicle. Seems to take good care of me - the seat heaters are fabu, the interior is well thought out and user friendly (mostly) and the car certainly is fast. Really can appreciate how well the suspension is engineered now for all conditions - especially the crappy roads I frequently drive on -it does drive much better with good tires and in sport mode the exhaust is fun. So - while I realize now I'm probably more of an M car driver (just want that edge this car is missing), I will enjoy the three years in this very comfortable car appreciating what it is -a very refined and competent all-arounder.

bimmer456 · 12-30-2017, 08:52 AM

Next gen M3/4 will have all wheel drive so you can use it year round.

stormlv · 12-31-2017, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

Next gen M3/4 will have all wheel drive so you can use it year round.

It's only rumors at this point.

Calvin36 · 12-31-2017, 03:44 AM

Tires make a world of a difference!

eluded · 12-31-2017, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JDMAF

6MT

mike@x-ph.com · 01-08-2018, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Calvin36

Tires make a world of a difference!

Agree!

H2O · 01-08-2018, 10:12 PM

Would be curious to know if you used a square setup with the PA4s. I did and it convinced me to go square next summer with PSS. I found turn in being much more neutral with the square setup even though winter tires are to soft to be really sporty. PSS in staggered 225/255 are sporty and confortable/compliant but it makes the car understeer while the chassis is much more competent.

ceedawg · 01-09-2018, 05:27 PM

Do the Dinan shockware software and they say you will like the car even more!! I think my car is too bouncey so thats my next mod.

Climb Mode · 01-09-2018, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by H2O

Would be curious to know if you used a square setup with the PA4s. I did and it convinced me to go square next summer with PSS. I found turn in being much more neutral with the square setup even though winter tires are to soft to be really sporty. PSS in staggered 225/255 are sporty and confortable/compliant but it makes the car understeer while the chassis is much more competent.

I have PA4's in 245 square for winter and would, in general, agree with what you're saying. 225's are just a bit skinny.

12-29-2017, 08:33 AM	#1
JDMAF First Lieutenant 193 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2017 340i 6MT xdrive, 2015 STi Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	starting to appreciate my 340i xdrive Had this car for 8 months. 13k miles now - 2017 6MT, msport, MPPSK, nav. I initially was disappointed with the lack of sporty feel, steering and awful behavior of the runflats. But since I put on the winter tires, Michelin Alpin PA4s I have started to enjoy the serenity, refinement and compliance of this vehicle. Seems to take good care of me - the seat heaters are fabu, the interior is well thought out and user friendly (mostly) and the car certainly is fast. Really can appreciate how well the suspension is engineered now for all conditions - especially the crappy roads I frequently drive on -it does drive much better with good tires and in sport mode the exhaust is fun. So - while I realize now I'm probably more of an M car driver (just want that edge this car is missing), I will enjoy the three years in this very comfortable car appreciating what it is -a very refined and competent all-arounder.
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H2O Enlisted Member 14 Rep 43 Posts Drives: X5 3.5D, e46 330xi, 340xi Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 340xi [0.00]	Would be curious to know if you used a square setup with the PA4s. I did and it convinced me to go square next summer with PSS. I found turn in being much more neutral with the square setup even though winter tires are to soft to be really sporty. PSS in staggered 225/255 are sporty and confortable/compliant but it makes the car understeer while the chassis is much more competent.
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ceedawg Major 468 Rep 1,348 Posts Drives: 2k15 335i xdrive MSport 6spd Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Big City iTrader: (0)	Do the Dinan shockware software and they say you will like the car even more!! I think my car is too bouncey so thats my next mod.
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