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Has the 30i been dropped from the lineup?

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Has the 30i been dropped from the lineup?

Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:16 pm

PSQ777 wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:04 am
Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:48 am
BigDave wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:39 am "heavy right foot tyres are a regular consumable.".

Andy how are you finding the wear rates on the Continentals.??

Just looking at replacing my FF Michelins as i want a better gripping / riding car.... :driving: :driving: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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There off already Dave and their replacements are already below 3mm great tyre, s**t wear rate :oops:
I was thinking of getting SC7s too. I had heard they wear quickly. How many miles did you get from them ?
I reckon around 5k, they weren’t illegal at that but were causing a few “moments” :o

Replaced them with Falken 520’s UHPT, just no, not suited to the M40i at all but wear rate better

Out of all of them the Conti 7’s were my favourite, just a pity they didn’t last a bit longer. The 6.8mm starting point is a killer imho.

Just to add, I DON’T do doughnuts or leave big black streaks up the road but it does get regularly driven hard and fast. All tyre wear equal on all sets of tyres. HTH’s :thumbsup:

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    Has the 30i been dropped from the lineup?

    Post by PSQ777 » Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:25 pm

    Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:16 pm
    PSQ777 wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:04 am
    Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:48 am r quickly
    There off already Dave and their replacements are already below 3mm great tyre, s**t wear rate :oops:
    I was thinking of getting SC7s too. I had heard they wear quickly. How many miles did you get from them ?
    I reckon around 5k, they weren’t illegal at that but were causing a few “moments” :o

    Replaced them with Falken 520’s UHPT, just no, not suited to the M40i at all but wear rate better

    Out of all of them the Conti 7’s were my favourite, just a pity they didn’t last a bit longer. The 6.8mm starting point is a killer imho.

    Just to add, I DON’T do doughnuts or leave big black streaks up the road but it does get regularly driven hard and fast. All tyre wear equal on all sets of tyres. HTH’s :thumbsup:
    Thanks for the info. Maybe I need a rethink.

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    Post by Nanu » Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:43 pm

    Me too I think I will stick to the same make as already on the car
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    Post by sars » Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:00 pm

    Just thinking about replacing the rear Michelins on mine while I've got the winters on, looking at Goodyears F1 A6's due to the better noise and comfort levels over the Continental SC7, I never get close to exploring the limits of traction when cornering, not spirited enough I guess. Not sure I want the Michelins again, great when they're warm, not so great when they're not.
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    Post by Zed Baron » Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:38 am

    A wee update, I got to drive a 30i at a BMW dealership just over a week ago and decided it fitted in with what I wanted (even though they tried to tempt me with a M40i :cry: ),the car I test drove didn't in my option have enough whistles and bells. Since then I've put a deposit on another car and I'm waiting for it to be shipped up here, I've been on a vin decoder and here's the spec, I think it ticks most of the boxes?

    Colour black-sapphire metallic
    Upholstery Leather Vernasca ivory white seam grey

    Editions and packages
    S337 M Sports package
    S710 M leather steering wheel
    S711 M Sports seats
    S715 M Aerodynamics package
    S7M9 Individual option high-gloss Shadow-Line

    Comfort and interior equipment
    S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
    S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
    S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
    S459 Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
    S465 Through-loading system
    S470 Isofix-System
    S488 Lumbar support, driver and passenger
    S493 Storage compartment package
    S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
    S4AT Interior trim finishers black high-gloss
    S4AW Instrument panel Sensatec
    S4GQ M seat belts
    S4NE Blow-by heater
    S4UR Ambient interior light

    Multimedia
    S610 Head-up display
    S654 DAB tuner
    S688 Harman/Kardon surround sound system
    S6AE Teleservices
    S6AF Statutory emergency call
    S6AK Connected Drive Services
    S6C4 Connected Package Professional
    S6NW Telephony with wireless charging
    S6U3 BMW Live operating area Professional
    S6WD WLAN Hotspot

    Driver assistance and lightning
    S534 Automatic air conditioning
    S544 Cruise control with brake function
    S563 Light package
    S5AV Active Guard
    S5DM Parking assistance system

    Wheels and drive
    S230 Extra package, EU-speciifc
    S248 Steering wheel heater
    S2NH M Sport brake
    S2PA Locking wheel bolt
    S2T4 M Sport differential
    S2TB Sport automatic gearbox
    S2VB Tyre pressure display
    S2VF Adaptive M chassis

    Environment and safety
    S302 Alarm system
    S322 Comfort access
    S387 Wind deflector
    S812 National version England / Ireland
    S850 Dummy-SALAPA
    S853 Language version, English
    S880 On-board literature, English
    S8KA Oil service interval 24 mths / 30,000 km
    S8R9 Refrigerant R1234yf
    S8S2 Coding, alarm signal
    S8S3 Automatic locking during starting
    S8SM Car ident. number visible from outside
    S8TF Active pedestrian protection
    S8TG Thiefproofing device

    Individual equipment
    S760 High gloss shadow line

    Other equipment
    S1CB CO2 equipment
    S1DE Exhaust emission standards EU6 RDE
    S1P3 BMW LA wheel double spoke 799M bicolor
    S999 Job control "HEA"
    S9AA Outer skin protection
    SA080 80 Ah AGM battery
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    Post by Scubaregs » Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:07 am

    Where did you do the test drive?
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    Post by Zed Baron » Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:17 am

    Scubaregs wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:07 am Where did you do the test drive?
    Peter Vardy BMW Edinburgh, very helpful over there, ask for Harry or Craig
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    Post by Argyll Andy » Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:32 pm

    Zed Baron, excellent news :thumbsup:

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      Post by Zed Baron » Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:37 pm

      Argyll Andy wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:32 pm Zed Baron, excellent news :thumbsup:
      Thanks Andy, looking forward to pressing all the buttons to see what happens! Taken out a 2 year warranty also.... just incase! :driving:
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      Post by Scubaregs » Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:53 pm

      Zed Baron wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:17 am
      Scubaregs wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:07 am Where did you do the test drive?
      Peter Vardy BMW Edinburgh, very helpful over there, ask for Harry or Craig
      :rofl: I work for Arnold Clark BMW Glasgow.
      I'm called Craig though. :thumbsup:
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