So it takes a few upgrades to get there with the current F30.
1) Get a Baseline/Luxury/Modern/M Sport/Sport version in 328i ($35-40K) or 335i ($42-47K) F30 trim.
2) Get the BMW M Performance struts and springs, also the f & r roll bars if you have the base/luxury/modern lines. ($1900-2500)
http://www.bmwpartspros.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=1083436&siteid=216857&catalogid=8798
328i
Front anti-roll bar #12 on list http://www.bmwpartspros.com/parts/2012/BMW/328I/?siteid=216857&vehicleid=1503580&diagram=F27A050
Rear anti-roll bar #17 on list http://www.bmwpartspros.com/parts/2012/BMW/328I/?siteid=216857&vehicleid=1503580&diagram=F27A090
335i
Confusing because there are 2 diagrams for the front and rear suspensions. Not sure which is correct.
Front #5 or #12 = http://www.bmwpartspros.com/parts/2012/BMW/335I/?siteid=216857&vehicleid=1502082§ion=FRONT%20SUSPENSION
Rear #21 or #17 = http://www.bmwpartspros.com/parts/2012/BMW/335I/?siteid=216857&vehicleid=1502082§ion=REAR%20SUSPENSION
3) If on a 328i, upgrade the brake calipers to the BMW M Performance package. ($1800-2500)
http://www.bmwpartspros.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=1012799&siteid=216857&catalogid=8798
4) Ditch the POS RFT with some decent rubber; Michelin PSS. ($1000)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Super+Sport&frontTire=245YR8PSSXL&rearTire=54YR8PSSXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=BMW&autoYear=2013&autoModel=328i%20Sedan&autoModClar=M%20Sport%20Line%20Staggered%20Tires
Total damage= $4-5k, around the same price as the ZHP package.
BMW M Performance is also working on a power package for the 2.0L T petrol version so gets you close to a 135i experience in F30 trim; power-wise.
http://www.egmcartech.com/2012/10/02/2012-paris-report-bmw-unveils-m-performance-packages-for-europes-1-3-and-5-series/
Does this look about right?
1) Get a Baseline/Luxury/Modern/M Sport/Sport version in 328i ($35-40K) or 335i ($42-47K) F30 trim.
2) Get the BMW M Performance struts and springs, also the f & r roll bars if you have the base/luxury/modern lines. ($1900-2500)
http://www.bmwpartspros.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=1083436&siteid=216857&catalogid=8798
328i
Front anti-roll bar #12 on list http://www.bmwpartspros.com/parts/2012/BMW/328I/?siteid=216857&vehicleid=1503580&diagram=F27A050
Rear anti-roll bar #17 on list http://www.bmwpartspros.com/parts/2012/BMW/328I/?siteid=216857&vehicleid=1503580&diagram=F27A090
335i
Confusing because there are 2 diagrams for the front and rear suspensions. Not sure which is correct.
Front #5 or #12 = http://www.bmwpartspros.com/parts/2012/BMW/335I/?siteid=216857&vehicleid=1502082§ion=FRONT%20SUSPENSION
Rear #21 or #17 = http://www.bmwpartspros.com/parts/2012/BMW/335I/?siteid=216857&vehicleid=1502082§ion=REAR%20SUSPENSION
3) If on a 328i, upgrade the brake calipers to the BMW M Performance package. ($1800-2500)
http://www.bmwpartspros.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=1012799&siteid=216857&catalogid=8798
4) Ditch the POS RFT with some decent rubber; Michelin PSS. ($1000)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Super+Sport&frontTire=245YR8PSSXL&rearTire=54YR8PSSXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=BMW&autoYear=2013&autoModel=328i%20Sedan&autoModClar=M%20Sport%20Line%20Staggered%20Tires
Total damage= $4-5k, around the same price as the ZHP package.
BMW M Performance is also working on a power package for the 2.0L T petrol version so gets you close to a 135i experience in F30 trim; power-wise.
http://www.egmcartech.com/2012/10/02/2012-paris-report-bmw-unveils-m-performance-packages-for-europes-1-3-and-5-series/
Does this look about right?