The wait is over, just took delivery. Now to start the mods. Suspension / ride height correction is high on the list. This color just pops in the sun. Love it.
More pictures as mods progress and happy to be part of the M family on BP. The builds on here are truly inspirational.
Matt can be quite annoying. However… There is no denying that Car WOW posts some of the BEST content with the most sought after Cars and Races anywhere!
Here we have a VERY solid versus of two of Germanys best. Who will prevail…
For as long as I’ve been into cars, I’ve always wanted to drive to Tasmania to experience Australia’s driving nirvana. It’s home to the exciting and treacherous Targa Tasmania, a tarmac-rally stitched together from some of the best mountain roads in the country. Tasmania is also home to some of the world’s most beautiful natural landscapes and exotic wildlife. I’ve always loved the outdoors, so the idea of linking Tasmania’s best scenic spots via its best driving roads was always on my bucket list. The plan was simple: Chase great roads during the day, admire the natural beauty, then unwind in the evenings with a beer (or two) and some great food. Rather than ramble on, I’ll give you some quick thoughts on the car and location before getting into the photos.
For details on the car please see my thread here:
https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh….php?t=2204686
Thoughts on the G87:
– I can’t believe how capable this car is. It really can do it all. I had the boot (trunk) at capacity the whole time. I fell in love with it’s ability to do so many things so well.
– This car has SO much grip in both the dry and wet that I have no real desire for the x-drive version that’s coming.
– Ohlins R&T coilovers are probably my favourite mod on this car. The roads are well maintained but still have undulations, dips, roadkill and the odd pothole. I wouldn’t come here with a hardcore track suspension setup, you really need the road compliance.
– Extremely grateful for Active Cruise Control on the long highway drives, it should not be underestimated how anti-fatiguing a feature like this can be.
– I really don’t think I could have done this trip in something like a Cayman or 911, there’s simply not enough storage. It’s hard to think of a better car to do this type of journey in.
– Best fuel consumption was 7.9L per 100km (29.8 MPG)
– Total odometer reading was 3966km (2464mi) for the full journey from Sydney and return.
Thoughts on Tasmania:
– The roads paired with the landscape is absolutely breathtaking. I was in awe as some of these roads came into view, I know this is a familiar feeling for other drivers, but it happens multiple times an hour in Tassie.
– People are really friendly in Tas. Locals will give you tips on roads, sights and attractions. I really recommend having a chat even when you’ve already planned your journey, you’ll get awesome tips.
– Generally great road etiquette from other drivers, they’ll pull over for faster cars (always thank them with a blink of your hazard lights). The worst driving I witnessed was from other tourists, no surprises there.
– Australia is a gigantic continent but only 26 million people live here. For this reason when you leave the city centres you can find yourself without access to comforts you might usually enjoy, but rarely did I find myself in the absence of necessities. This will be a theme of the next few bullet points.
– 98RON was difficult to find in some of the remote areas and I had to do a half tank of 95RON at one point just to get through the drive. Ethanol? Forget about it, unless you are bringing a support car with your own fuel.
– I got a puncture at one point and had a repair performed in Launceston. There is little to no chance of getting a tyre like a PS4S in the sizes we run within Tas, they have to come from the mainland. Considering these cars run staggered setups, I’m not even sure it’s worth bringing a spare unless you could bring 2. They will sell you a cheap alternative so you won’t be stranded but you will be running an odd tyre on one corner.
– It’s an amazing place even without a fast car, you will not regret the visit.
Route overview
I live in Sydney so a trip to Tasmania entails the following:
– 10 hour journey from Sydney to Geelong (south west of Melbourne)
– A 10 hour overnight ferry (Spirit of Tasmania) to get the car from Geelong to Devonport in the north of Tasmania
– And the same process in reverse to get home to Sydney
– I did a couple of extra drive days either side of Tas.
– Places I missed but I
– All roads south of Hobart
– Port Arthur
– Strathgordon
– Tarraleah
– Queenstown to Tullah
Day 1:
Sydney to Lorne
New South Wales to Victoria
No pics. It’s a mostly monotonous albeit necessary leg of the trip.
Day 2:
Lorne to Apollo Bay
The Great Ocean Road, one of Victoria’s most famous roads.
Lorne to Geelong
Board the ferry for an overnight journey to Devonport
Tasmania journey begins:
Day 3:
Devonport to Cradle Mountain
Arrive in Devonport from the Ferry
Some decent driving but the highlight is the natural beauty of the mountain.
Day 4:
Cradle Mountain to Strahan
Via Tullah, Rosebery, Zeehan
Probably the best driving road of the whole trip. I chased a chain of other drivers for 30km or so: 296 GTB, McLaren Arturia, 992 GT3, M3CS and some others.
Day 5:
Strahan to Launceston
Via Queenstown, Lake St Clair, Great Lake
Experienced 30km of unsealed road here, no problems!
Day 6:
Launceston to Low Head and back
Sight seeing and photo taking
Day 7:
Launceston to St Helens
Via Scottsdale, Derby
More amazing roads and scenery
Day 8:
St Helens to Freycinet
Amazing vistas down the east coast, fast non technical roads.
Day 9:
Freycinet to Hobart
Slow driving, trucks entering Hobart from the regions and nothing too exciting.
Day 11, 12, 13:
Stay in Hobart
Spent most of my time here with friends, exploring the art galleries and enjoying the holiday. But I did drive up Mount Wellington and managed to catch snow falling. Hard to be Alpine White in the snow.
Day 14:
Hobart to Devonport
Via Bothwell, Poatina, Cressy, Deloraine
Board the ferry for an overnight journey back to Geelong.
Spotted some extremely rare metal and spoke to a few of the owners, they were from Sydney too and were on their way home after doing a similar road trip around Tas. Legends.
Day 15:
Melbourne to Lake Mountain
Jumped out of the G87 and into this extremely clean AE86 owned by a great friend. Such a great experience to go from a big heavy luxury car like the M2 and jump into something purely analog like the cars from my youth.
Day 16:
Melbourne to Sydney
Fin!
A special thanks to the shops and people who helped me put this car together:
Roadbloc
Max Euro
Chicane Australia
BSPK Forged
Heasmans
Thanks for reading! Please feel free to ask any questions about the trip!
Hello all,
Ive read plenty on this forum over the years. Ive owned a 2022 m240i for the past few years up until last night! Finally made the upgrade to a 2026 M4 in Frozen Purple Metallic.
Overall, Im not new to cars, but still consider myself new to BMWs as the m240 was my first BMW and now the M4. For some background haha, some previous cars Ive had were:
2003 Ford 10th Anni Cobra
2004 Mystichrome Cobra (x2)
2013 GT500
2020 GT500
and a couple of SRT8 Jeeps thrown in there amongst other things lol.
Anyway, figured Id get jump on here to say hello, maybe ask some questions along the way, and share some pics which Im sure thats what most of you would like to see versus me rambling on.
Told dealer not to wash her, and its been super cloudy here, so this is all I have for now. Ill try and get some vids up later, and eventually, some sunny pics lol.
So without further ado, I present my 2026 M4 Comp in Frozen Purple Metallic.
The 2026 BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – November 16, 2025… In July of 1975 at Olympic Stadium in Munich, the world was introduced to the very first BMW 3 Series. The 3 Series has since become the byword for ‘sports sedan’ and has embodied the very soul of BMW for five decades. Today, BMW marks this anniversary with a special, limited-edition 3 Series: the 2026 BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition. The 50 Jahre Edition pays homage to 3 Series that came before with distinctive BMW Individual paint finishes taken from five previous generations. Inside, one of three tones of Extended Merino Leather – available on a 3 Series model for the first time in the US – is coordinated with the chosen paint color. An M Performance exhaust system and carbon fiber rear spoiler further distinguish the 50 Jahre Edition.
The M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition is offered in a single equipment profile – no additional options available – at an MSRP of $75,200 plus $1,175 destination and handling. Production has begun with deliveries expected to commence in the first quarter of 2026.
Heritage paint finishes paired with exclusive leather interiors.
The M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition may be had in one of five exclusive design packages that blend a BMW Individual paint color with a complimentary shade of Extended Merino Leather upholstery and either red or blue calipers for the M Sport brakes. Each paint color is from one of the first five generations of BMW 3 Series:
Each finish is enhanced by the standard Shadowline Package, which adds M Shadowline Adaptive Full LED lights and Shadowline trim on the kidney grille and lower air intake. At the back is an M Performance carbon fiber spoiler and a special “50 JAHRE EDITION” badge on the trunk lid.
The 50 Jahre Edition announces its presence through a dual-branch M Performance exhaust system with Shadowline tailpipe finishers. At each corner is a 19-inch M Dual-spoke Bicolor Black 792M wheel mounted on an all-season runflat tire.
Moving inside, the aforementioned Extended Merino Leather interior of every 3 Series 50 Jahre Edition is elevated further by carbon fiber trim. A Harman Kardon surround sound system and the BMW Curved Display with Head-Up Display are included with the standard Premium Package. The front door entry sills and a metal plaque on the cupholder cover are inscribed with “3 SERIES 50 JAHRE EDITION”, adding another touch of exclusivity.
Of course, the foundation of the 50 Jahre Edition is the car that has been revered as the sports sedan benchmark for decades. Motivation is provided by BMW’s celebrated 3-liter inline 6-cylinder engine featuring TwinPower Turbo and 48-volt mild hybrid technologies. Paired with an 8-speed Steptronic transmission and xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive, the M340i xDrive can accelerate from 0-60 in just 4.1 seconds. The silken powertrain works in harmony with an exceptionally well-balanced chassis, creating a peerless blend of precision, composure, and controlability.
3 Series 50 Jahre Edition Standard Equipment.
BMW Individual Paint
Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Carbon Fiber Interior Trim
19-inch M Dual-spoke Bicolor Black 792M wheels
All-Season Runflat Tires
M Performance Exhaust
M Performance Rear Spoiler in Carbon Fiber
Shadowline Package
Parking Assistance Package
Premium Package
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Exclusive access: The new BMW M2 Track Package – and we’re the first worldwide. What’s behind this new Track Package? A rare behind-the-scenes look at a project that could redefine the M-performance landscape. |
The video is in German but you can switch on English subtitles.
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It’s time for a RWD showdown! We’ve got Mat in the brand new BMW M2 CS, and he’s going up against a Porsche GT4 RS! The BMW may have the advantage in both power and torque, but it’s no surprise that it’s heavier than the Porsche. Will that prove decisive? Let’s take a closer look at the stats. Starting with the BMW, it’s powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six that produces 530hp and 650Nm. This power is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed torque converter gearbox, and the car tips the scales at 1,700kg. As new, it costs £92,475. Then we come to the Porsche. It’s packing a 4-litre naturally-aspirated flat-six, and this creates 500hp and 450Nm. Power is sent to the rears via a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and it weighs just 1,415kg. As new, it cost £125,500. So the BMW may have more power, but will the Porsche prove its worth for the extra £32,500? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE! |
Attached you will find a random assortment of jobs I figured would be the most useful to the most people or will include the most amount of torque specs I think would be useful for those working on their own cars. Anything ranging from clutch replacement to suspension work to spark plugs. Have fun.
Nearly twenty years later, the e9x m3 is still the greatest do-it-all sports car of them all.
The 2026 iX3 NA5 press drives is happening in Spain now. Heres many photos in gorgeous looking weather.
Phils old G80 M3 now for sale at Motorcars of Chicago!
Shoutout to them for the clean photos with our wheels!
Shes sitting on 20×10/11 VTForged RST-20 Track Spec 2-Piece.
Brushed Faces, Polished RS Lips, Stainless Hardware and engraved caps. Wicked concave on these, paired with the bright brushed faces is just a beautiful sight!
Hey guys,
I’ve been doing more and more track days with my G82 lately, and one of the biggest challenges I ran into was brake temperature. Even with upgraded pads and fluid, the temps were creeping up after a few hot laps.
So I started experimenting with a GT4-style dual inlet cooling setup — trying to bring some of that race-car airflow logic into a street car. The goal was just to keep the brakes consistent through a longer session without going into fade.
After a few design iterations and some track testing, it’s been working surprisingly well. I ran smoke tests to visualize airflow and could clearly see how the ducts feed directly toward the rotor hub.
Here are some shots from the current setup
Still a work in progress, but I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.
Curious if anyone else here has tried custom cooling solutions like this? Would love to see how others tackled it.
