Hi all, first post on here so please be gentle!
I've read all the reviews and watched all the vids, I hired a M3W from Malvern the other week as well and have to say…I’m completely smitten!
My car history has mainly been performance German stuff but looking for a week-end toy that gives me more of an adventure, rather than just out & out Autobahn speed.
Few questions I’m hoping you guys might be able to answer:
1 – Exhaust, the car I hired had the Stage 1 exhaust & filter, it didn’t look much different to standard pipes but from what I’ve read the diameter is approx 88mm compared to the 75mm standard. Is it possible to achieve similar pops & bangs from modifying the standard system (IE remove baffle or similar)? I understand Garge56 do a similar priced stage 1 system as well.
2 – Bright Pack, love the classic look of the polished roll hoops & cowl but not to fussed on the engine & headlamps. At £2795.00 it’s obviously a very expensive option, has anyone had their standard black hoops or cowl chromed? If so, what were approximate costs?
3 - Tyres, car I had was running the Blockley tyres, looked great and I understand they perform slightly better than the standard Avons. On the options list it says “Blockley square cut wheels & tyres £474.00”, what does this mean..”square cut wheels” as it’s just the tyres I’m after?
4 - Seats, there is an option of "Centre split leather seats - £300.00", silly question now, but what exactly are these?
Also, I know each car is individual but what would you guys suggest as "must have" options?
Standard car is now priced at £33,354.00 which I can probably get past the wife. If I add another £5k+ worth of options though it’s not gonna happen..:(
My ideal “standard” car would be Sport Grey with tan (or red) leather and a few other goodies but need to be realistic on these costs though hence the questions.
Few pic from the other week:
Wife posing just for photo purposes, couldn't actually reach the pedals bless!!
Daughters first sit in one, hopefully first of many.
Very short vid, gravely corner in the Cotswolds.
http://vid97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/DarrenM69/20160816_153140_1_1_zpsb55x5yma.mp4
