F30Driver Goes All In with a Project Car BMW F30 328i!

pix335i · 12-13-2011, 01:38 PM

F30Driver Project Car BMW F30 328i is a go!

The F30Driver Project Car, a 2012 BMW 3 Series 328i in Melbourne Red Metallic, is on order and getting ready to go into production in Munich! We have some big plans for the launch of the car including planning some meets around the time the car is being delivered at the Performance Delivery Center in South Carolina this spring.

2012 BMW 3 Series F30 328i

The full option list is extensive but the most important option is listed in bold below:

Melbourne Red Metallic
ZMT - Manual Transmission
ZSL - Sport Line Trim
4AD - Brushed Aluminum Trim
4DN - Matte Coral Red Highlight Trim
LCL3 - Black Dakota Leather with Red Highlight
2VF - Adaptive Suspension
ZDA - Driver Assistance Package
ZPK - Parking Package
ZPP - Premium Package
ZTP - Technology Package
2VL - Variable Sport Steering
465 - Split Fold-Down Rear Seats
522 - Xenon Headlights
6NL - BMW Assist
6NR - BMW Apps
8TH - Speed Limit Information

We are still formulating plans but expect the F30Driver project car to be modded right out of the gate ... we want to show just how amazing the F30 can look with some tweaks.

A special thank you goes out to Jon Shafer and BMW Santa Barbara for working with us to ensure an extremely early delivery to the Performance Delivery Center in South Carolina!

Stay tuned to F30Driver and Bimmerfest for details leading up to delivery and throughout the development of the car. You don't want to miss out on what we are going to do!

tdd · 12-14-2011, 08:20 AM

Sweet

davidwarren · 12-14-2011, 09:16 AM

I’m a big manual fan, but that 8 speed auto is pretty impressive. I’m interested to see a comparison between the two.

pix335i · 12-14-2011, 09:26 AM

The stats don't lie ... the 8 speed auto is a very efficient piece of engineering on paper. There is still just something about being able to drive a manual transmission and know that you are in control.

At some point it will become just plain stubborn behavior to keep driving a manual, especially with technologies like BMW's DCT......but as long as they offer a manual, that is what gets ordered!

tdd · 12-14-2011, 10:59 AM

I'll be interested in reading your feedback on the Melbourne Red Metallic.

pix335i · 12-14-2011, 11:01 AM

I'm certainly hoping it looks good in person!

tim330i · 12-15-2011, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidwarren

I’m a big manual fan, but that 8 speed auto is pretty impressive. I’m interested to see a comparison between the two.

This was the first automatic that I couldn't dismiss for performance reasons right off the bat. The reviews of the 328i with auto have been very positive so far. For non-manual drives I know this doesn't make any sense but I love the idea that driving a manual is complicated and requires my involvement. No simple lever to flick, no button to push. You have to know what you're doing or it won't work. It is stupid but I like that it is a skill you have to know just to drive a car.

Tim

Wretched · 12-15-2011, 06:29 PM

This is going to be good!

TiAgXi · 12-16-2011, 08:00 PM

Nice.

So aside from cosmetics, what are the differences between the 3 lines?

330i ZHP · 12-16-2011, 08:41 PM

What is this option?

8TH - Speed Limit Information

tdd · 12-17-2011, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330i ZHP

What is this option?

8TH - Speed Limit Information

See this post:

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10777506

I understand that as part of the mid-model cycle tweaks, the Speed Limit Information module will be upgraded to alert local law enforcement whenever you exceed the speed limit.

Miko_10 · 12-17-2011, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdd

See this post:

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10777506

I understand that as part of the mid-model cycle tweaks, the Speed Limit Information module will be upgraded to alert local law enforcement whenever you exceed the speed limit.

Ridiculous

pix335i · 12-19-2011, 10:24 AM

The project car has now gone into status 150 and the VIN has been produced! Starting to get excited about getting the car to drive.

mariusmuis · 01-08-2012, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pix335i

The F30Driver Project Car, a 2012 BMW 3 Series 328i in Melbourne Red Metallic, is on order and getting ready to go into production in Munich! We have some big plans for the launch of the car including planning some meets around the time the car is being delivered at the Performance Delivery Center in South Carolina this spring.

2012 BMW 3 Series F30 328i

The full option list is extensive but the most important option is listed in bold below:

Melbourne Red Metallic
ZMT - Manual Transmission
ZSL - Sport Line Trim
4AD - Brushed Aluminum Trim
4DN - Matte Coral Red Highlight Trim
LCL3 - Black Dakota Leather with Red Highlight
2VF - Adaptive Suspension
ZDA - Driver Assistance Package
ZPK - Parking Package
ZPP - Premium Package
ZTP - Technology Package
2VL - Variable Sport Steering
465 - Split Fold-Down Rear Seats
522 - Xenon Headlights
6NL - BMW Assist
6NR - BMW Apps
8TH - Speed Limit Information

We are still formulating plans but expect the F30Driver project car to be modded right out of the gate ... we want to show just how amazing the F30 can look with some tweaks.

A special thank you goes out to Jon Shafer and BMW Santa Barbara for working with us to ensure an extremely early delivery to the Performance Delivery Center in South Carolina!

Stay tuned to F30Driver and Bimmerfest for details leading up to delivery and throughout the development of the car. You don't want to miss out on what we are going to do!

Looking forward to the new 328i!

pix335i · 01-10-2012, 12:57 PM

We basically were able to check out nearly the exact car in Detroit yesterday and I am psyched about getting one to spend more time with. The Melbourne Red color really is a great color for the car.

This wait is now just flat out killing me!

mariusmuis · 01-10-2012, 02:04 PM

It seems that the new 328i (F30) will be in the same price bracket as the current 330i (E90). Any comments?

tim330i · 01-10-2012, 02:22 PM

The 2012 F30 3 series sedan base pricing is about $1000 up on the 2011 E90 328i. A modest price bump for the new chassis.

Tim

AlpineWhiteF30 · 01-24-2012, 12:22 PM

I just bought a F30 335i (pick it up in Munich June 15) and i want to know if the center bore is the same measurement as the E90. I been looking for rims (Black w/ 3in lip). can anyone help me out before i buy rims that dont fit??

tim330i · 01-24-2012, 01:20 PM

I don't think anyone knows for sure, but its a good guess it will be the same as the E90. We should have the info confirmed in a couple weeks. What wheels are you thinking about?

Tim

AlpineWhiteF30 · 02-22-2012, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim330i

I don't think anyone knows for sure, but its a good guess it will be the same as the E90. We should have the info confirmed in a couple weeks. What wheels are you thinking about?

Tim

I want some Black rims with a White lip, because the car is white. I some but they are for E90. I have a E46 with Rims for a E90, i hope its the same for the new car

12-13-2011, 01:38 PM	#1
pix335i Mod Junkie Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Mountain Top, PA Posts: 810 My Ride: 2007 335i Coupe	F30Driver Goes All In with a Project Car BMW F30 328i! The F30Driver Project Car, a 2012 BMW 3 Series 328i in Melbourne Red Metallic, is on order and getting ready to go into production in Munich! We have some big plans for the launch of the car including planning some meets around the time the car is being delivered at the Performance Delivery Center in South Carolina this spring. The full option list is extensive but the most important option is listed in bold below: Melbourne Red Metallic ZMT - Manual Transmission ZSL - Sport Line Trim 4AD - Brushed Aluminum Trim 4DN - Matte Coral Red Highlight Trim LCL3 - Black Dakota Leather with Red Highlight 2VF - Adaptive Suspension ZDA - Driver Assistance Package ZPK - Parking Package ZPP - Premium Package ZTP - Technology Package 2VL - Variable Sport Steering 465 - Split Fold-Down Rear Seats 522 - Xenon Headlights 6NL - BMW Assist 6NR - BMW Apps 8TH - Speed Limit Information We are still formulating plans but expect the F30Driver project car to be modded right out of the gate ... we want to show just how amazing the F30 can look with some tweaks. A special thank you goes out to Jon Shafer and BMW Santa Barbara for working with us to ensure an extremely early delivery to the Performance Delivery Center in South Carolina! Stay tuned to F30Driver and Bimmerfest for details leading up to delivery and throughout the development of the car. You don't want to miss out on what we are going to do!

12-14-2011, 08:20 AM	#2
tdd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 43 My Ride: '02 330CIC	Sweet __________________ '02 330CiC, Electric Red, Sand Leather, SP, PP, Steptronic, Bi-Xenon

12-14-2011, 09:16 AM	#3
davidwarren Halfway to 2L Join Date: May 2004 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 2,479 My Ride: 2001 325i	I’m a big manual fan, but that 8 speed auto is pretty impressive. I’m interested to see a comparison between the two. __________________ You down with UCC? Ya you know me! sowing the seeds of jiggery pokery

12-14-2011, 09:26 AM	#4
pix335i Mod Junkie Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Mountain Top, PA Posts: 810 My Ride: 2007 335i Coupe	The stats don't lie ... the 8 speed auto is a very efficient piece of engineering on paper. There is still just something about being able to drive a manual transmission and know that you are in control. At some point it will become just plain stubborn behavior to keep driving a manual, especially with technologies like BMW's DCT......but as long as they offer a manual, that is what gets ordered! __________________

12-14-2011, 10:59 AM	#5
tdd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 43 My Ride: '02 330CIC	I'll be interested in reading your feedback on the Melbourne Red Metallic. __________________ '02 330CiC, Electric Red, Sand Leather, SP, PP, Steptronic, Bi-Xenon

12-14-2011, 11:01 AM	#6
pix335i Mod Junkie Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Mountain Top, PA Posts: 810 My Ride: 2007 335i Coupe	I'm certainly hoping it looks good in person! __________________

12-15-2011, 06:29 PM	#8
Wretched Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Posts: 39 My Ride: 2002 330i (Chewy)	This is going to be good!

12-16-2011, 08:00 PM	#9
TiAgXi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CO Posts: 864 My Ride: 3.0 e46/16	Nice. So aside from cosmetics, what are the differences between the 3 lines? __________________

12-16-2011, 08:41 PM	#10
330i ZHP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 20,526 My Ride: have 5 doors and FI	What is this option? 8TH - Speed Limit Information __________________ /_________\ OO=[][]=OO

12-19-2011, 10:24 AM	#13
pix335i Mod Junkie Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Mountain Top, PA Posts: 810 My Ride: 2007 335i Coupe	The project car has now gone into status 150 and the VIN has been produced! Starting to get excited about getting the car to drive. Attached Thumbnails

01-10-2012, 12:57 PM	#15
pix335i Mod Junkie Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Mountain Top, PA Posts: 810 My Ride: 2007 335i Coupe	We basically were able to check out nearly the exact car in Detroit yesterday and I am psyched about getting one to spend more time with. The Melbourne Red color really is a great color for the car. This wait is now just flat out killing me! __________________

01-10-2012, 02:04 PM	#16
mariusmuis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 5	Pricing It seems that the new 328i (F30) will be in the same price bracket as the current 330i (E90). Any comments?

01-10-2012, 02:22 PM	#17
tim330i Owner/Admin Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston Posts: 10,551 My Ride: 03 Ti Silver M3	The 2012 F30 3 series sedan base pricing is about $1000 up on the 2011 E90 328i. A modest price bump for the new chassis. Tim __________________ The F32 4 Series Coupe - On sale summer 2013 More pictures of the F32 4 Series Coupe

01-24-2012, 12:22 PM	#18
AlpineWhiteF30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 120 My Ride: 2012 F30 Sedan	I just bought a F30 335i (pick it up in Munich June 15) and i want to know if the center bore is the same measurement as the E90. I been looking for rims (Black w/ 3in lip). can anyone help me out before i buy rims that dont fit??

01-24-2012, 01:20 PM	#19
tim330i Owner/Admin Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston Posts: 10,551 My Ride: 03 Ti Silver M3	I don't think anyone knows for sure, but its a good guess it will be the same as the E90. We should have the info confirmed in a couple weeks. What wheels are you thinking about? Tim __________________ The F32 4 Series Coupe - On sale summer 2013 More pictures of the F32 4 Series Coupe

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