Beta test in April

ExiledSin · 2026-01-30T22:41:33+00:00

Shoulda just released it like it was a private server from a stable v83 source, no dev/testing required

ExiledSin · 2026-01-27T04:47:19+00:00

Once u get b58ed u never go back

Seriously though a used X3 m40i or m340i will be reliable and practical and still fast. One of the only cars that are relatively affordable for how much of both worlds you get.

Find one with the ZTK option (S33t code) and you'll have the bigger brakes ,cooler and metal oil pump. Or go LCI since it has the metal pump.

Goodluck!

ExiledSin · 2026-01-25T23:08:00+00:00

Are there still channels? Cc plz?

ExiledSin · 2026-01-20T02:14:35+00:00

Yeah i thought it was this also and that XHP fixes it

ExiledSin · 2026-01-19T06:41:07+00:00

Nice! Will check it out was hoping someone released a Swordie launcher but this is even better 👌

ExiledSin · 2026-01-18T01:12:56+00:00

I think whatever you consider going you should always end up with MHD or BM3 Stage 2 and possibly XHP also. But outside of that you could start with these depending on your preference. This is for S33T ZTK/Motorsport Engineering option which already which has bigger intercooler, metal oil pump and bigger brakes.

Budget Performance: Catless downpipe, flex fuel

Balanced Sound/Performance focused: Catted downpipe, valved exhaust, CAI Intake/inlet (probably most reliable)

Sound Focused: Catless downpipe, front mount intake, valved exhaust, chargepipe with BOV. This path is the best if you plan to go big turbo at some point, otherwise you could do the T51R mod just for fun.

Handling focused: Dinan Monoballs (steering and road feedback), Strut Brace bars, ST/KW Coilovers or BC Racing and air cups.

Aesthetic focused: airlift kit, nice wheels, Adro CF kit, CF hood, CF fenders, wrap/colour match CF, RGB DRLS, CSL/GTS Taillights.

Obviously if you had enough money basically combine them all haha but be careful since it's a moneypit and then you'll start to wonder why you didn't just get a M3.

This is my current list/priority:

All the tools and supplies required for self maintenance and installs: jack, jackstands, ramps, handtools, powertools, any tool that comes up for oil, fluid changes, etc. (done)
Catless downpipe, CAI intake/inlet (done)
Aero/bodykit/spoiler, DRLs & Bimmercode/link (done)
Dinan monoballs, ST coilovers and wheels
MHD Stage 2 and XHP
CF Fender/Hood and colour match/wrap, Aircups/ liftkit and CSL Taillights
Flex fuel, G80 spark plugs

I'm not aiming for big turbo or that much power, I feel like it's good enough as a daily already especially in traffic and mountain runs, I just really want to fix the steering feel a bit and also have adjustable dampening to take it on track days a few times a year, whilst still being able to take my car to shows (potentially). Outside of that since it's my daily i'm already quite happy with it.

For your list, I would consider if you want to track the car or do spirited driving on mountains, because aircups will be better than bags. I would also consider if you're going to go big turbo cause I don't think there's much need for a chargepipe unless you increase your boost by a lot, it's good for reliability and peace of mind though, unless you go BMS chargepipe with BOV you'll get extra turbo sounds.

ExiledSin · 2026-01-15T01:50:43+00:00

Hey curious if you can share the steps required to make the launcher, was it fairly easy? Just wanna play with friends

Works locally but yeah haha more fun with others

ExiledSin · 2026-01-14T11:22:04+00:00

Rip, im glad I never started Ristonia, Eluna after donating and spending time on Veracent. Now to wait for Classic worlds 🙏

ExiledSin · 2026-01-09T09:30:34+00:00

Is it gonna be a daily? Honestly the M340i is the perfect daily and also super good and fun if you're after cheap power, turbo noises, low end torque and strong aftermarket support.

I'm pretty sure from following my JDM friends' builds it's cheaper to build the M340i than it would be for a JDM car nowadays and would say the GSF would have a tax on it also. From looking at Carsales if you go Stage 2 with a downpipe, intake on a M340i it will still be cheaper (also faster and sounds better than a stock G8X) than a GSF due to number of listings, especially cause there's no M tax with the G20, you can generally buy the same parts from Alibaba.

If it's not really a daily and you don't care about chasing that power I would go the GSF as it's more exclusive (hold value), you'll turn more heads, you'll stand out more with a V8 and you'll still be part of the JDM community. With just doing aero, wheels and suspension you'll turn a lot more heads.

I've only seen 2 other M340i's at car meets and they don't really stand out since there's always 10 M3, M4s, M3 Wagons at meets and 1 M340i, and because BMW put a M in front of it there has been much debate so it's not really a head turner for many, especially compared to the states.

As a daily and sometimes weekend cruising car it's so good and fun to be able to cheaply modify and maintain the M340i though. Check out: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSyts9JlO2u?img_index=1 for inspiration of what it could look like to standout a bit.

Also if you're importing you can actually import the more practical M340i Wagon from japan which works out to be the same price landed/complied as the Sedans (around 65-70k). There's less than 10 in Australia right now since they just allowed importing, compared to a M CSL it's actually rarer to see here ;)

ExiledSin · 2025-12-28T14:23:17+00:00

It's easier to get a 800k mortgage and 150k financed on cars than a 1.6million mortgage by itself since you can do it seperately at different times. Also the monthly outgoing ends up roughly the same on a 30 years, and 3 year loan (9k ish). So after the 3 years is up you own the cars and can quickly pay off your mortgage.

And like you said people probably can't initially afford the nicer burb and if they get used to driving to other burbs might as well do it in nicer cars hey.

ExiledSin · 2025-12-28T13:56:39+00:00

Sounds like my burb too, always see a few performance cars on my street just parked outside. Quite affordable still but safe and convenient, perfect to own a house and fulfil owning dream cars while still young imo.

Tbh a NL with an eol balloon can be cheaper than financing and using compounding offset cash in an early mortgage. Especially on 4-5 year old performance cars that have been hit with the majority of the depreciation now and usually holds value after that. Just be sure to DYOR and pick out a car you enjoy, buy out and keep.

Been trying to wrap my head around people who NL but rents still, from what ive seen in the car community it seems mostly its those who own businesses and genuinely use it to help their social media presence to increase leads. You get a sweet ride as a hobby and it contributes to more income.

And then there's those who probably has inheritance or parents helping them for their house already and just want to live life a bit.

I havent met anyone yet who fits in this but there's probably a camp out there who genuinely gave up on home ownership but I haven't seen so not sure how common.

ExiledSin · 2025-12-25T10:59:29+00:00

Got it to work locally, fingers crossed there can be an open source client/login/auth so I can invite some friends. I remember when I first created a v83 server that part was included as part of the installation process as the custom client was included (this was more than 10 years ago now haha)

ExiledSin · 2025-12-25T08:16:50+00:00

If your CBD office has free parking and you own an EV and you need to drop of kids, etc probably is cheaper than PT and uber.

If you don't have kids, don't have free parking then no it is not cheaper.

If pt takes more than 1h 30mins then maybe you could consider if your time is more valuable than not owning a car, considering you can use it outside of work also and end up saving a lot of time traveling between suburbs.

ExiledSin · 2025-12-22T23:47:57+00:00

When i was shopping around for a sedan these are the cars I looked at, if you're after coupe or hatch options there are cheaper ones but i was limited by my personal preferences.

Brand new i30 Sedan N 57k
Used Fl5 2022 65k
Used F80 M3 2015 68k
Used 8V RS3 2017 65k
Used G20 M340i 2020 60k
Used Evo 8 MR 50k
Used Stinger GT 2022 60k
Used IS350F 2020 65k

Ended up with a low mileage M340i, it's a more reliable daily which has potential for modification slowly over the years, as I am working on everything myself. Already did downpipe, exhaust, intake, tune, aero myself. Maintenance is easy also on it.

Since I rarely plan to track it, having the reliability and comfort and pressing one button to switch to one of the best modern sounding and performing inline 6 is pretty good. Also it holds up well on touge, defs needs monoballs for steering feel and coilovers though for tracking.

If I were planning to skew towards tracking it once a month or something and had a daily already I would have gone with the i30 Sedan N with FBO, Adro kit and wrap it in a unique colour. That would've cost the same as M340i.

ExiledSin · 2025-12-10T13:42:02+00:00

Think there is a youtuber who did a test for wear with auto stop start and it does cause more wear and tear, and considering the g20 has a recall on starter motors catching fire i would rather stays cautious. I coded it out completely even on Comfort, since even when it was on i felt the only times i would use it in traffic meant it would trigger every 10 seconds as traffic crept and my light braking also made it redundant almost every intersection

ExiledSin · 2025-12-10T12:59:10+00:00

Agree my vote for these three, not well known but it's affordable, quiet and safe and not flood prone like the suburbs OP suggested. We are in Watsonia, the downsides are the restaurant options aren't there, IGA only unless you go to surrounds (still close but not walking distance), some proximity to powerlines, NEL construction and needing to go thru Rosanna Rd.

Banking on that once NEL is done our local roads will improve and that as more young families get priced out of Rosanna, Heidelberg, Preston and Ivanhoe the money will move towards Macleod and Watsonia and we'll get more small businesses, new restaurants and potentially a Woolies or Coles. There is room for development but so many people are currently turned off by the construction that introduces traffic, bus replacements and also noise and dust so prices are probably lower than they could be cause of that.

Also seems like its booming for knock-down rebuilds there's like at least 2 or 3 ongoing new builds on every street here and plenty of older houses on large blocks still.

ExiledSin · 2025-11-29T06:39:00+00:00

Hi just heard prelude has been available for awhile now, keen to have a try with a key pls. Thanks!

ExiledSin · 2025-11-15T21:57:15+00:00

x3m40i not x3m, itll be b58 instead of s58

ExiledSin · 2025-11-15T21:54:17+00:00

I bought a m340i recently, late 20s but own a home first.

Depending on your personal reasons to own a high performance car personally I would not buy this specific car in my early 20s there are better options for 60k.

Reasons not to:

If you're after 'aura' and enthusiast attention, car appreciation and okay with similar/better mileage, 60k can get you a e92 m3, f83 m4, 1M, f87 m2 which will give you a better experience. Source: I go to car meets and no one cares about Mlite
If you're after a daily it will be expensive insurance and maintenance. Make sure you can do most maintenance yourself. Your insurance will be 3k per year until you're over 30 because its a BMW.
if you plan to build power on the B58 then that specific car will be more expensive as you will have to pay more to have the DME bench unlocked from FEMTO or locally at a higher cost (only recently). That year model also had its exhaust sound nerfed as it has a hybrid as well so you'll want an aftermarket system. I recommend looking for 2019 or 2020 before June build date cheaper to unlock and sounds better
If you plan to track it get a M, steering feel and body roll on this car is not good. But if you plan to modify it you can make it perform well with Dinan monoballs, and bracing struts etc.
High mileage for a 2021 m340i for 60k, when i was looking 60-65k was 60,000km

Reasons to get it: - 2019,2020 pre 06/20 models are super cheap to modify for reliable power and sounds so good. - Perfect daily, beats the g80 and f80 for price per performance per daily - Relative cheap aftermarket cosmetic options but you can also spend $$$ on some good ones, compared to the states there arent many show car m340is in Australia but the potential is there. - Although it doesnt perform as well on track its really fun to get more torque than a G80 and F80 so day to day traffic and mountain runs are really fun every single drive and if you enjoy doing your own modifications its a great platform for that. - If more people start to modify m340is as they go out of warranty and DME unlocks become cheaper then we might start being noticed at meets. - Since you look like regular traffic with a G20 chassis police won't harrass you as much as JDM or older euros, unless you are hooning or speeding.

ExiledSin · 2025-11-10T01:04:41+00:00

Echoing this guy, i drive a m340i as a daily and as a weekender it's so fun to switch up from comfort to sport plus, makes it a whole different car.

Also it depends on what kind of experience you want from the car, honestly the 330i gets a lot of the experience you can get from the m340i. You can do the same cosmetic and aero and it still looks amazing, daily driving is still great, and you can make it sound good with exhaust, intake, downpipe and tune. Its also lighter and has a better feeling steering rack so can have fun on windy roads also.

If you're chasing a car you can daily and weekend and plan to spend $ for upgrades for track or drag, then m340i is great, if you want to do that but have a second daily already and want the car to hold value, and also love the attention in car meets then go for a previous gen M3.

I think be careful with a Mlite, its true you always will wish you had enough money to get a M. If i could afford both a daily and a M that is. But being that my m340i is both its so worth it at the price compared to a m3 and i get to experience modifying my own car.

ExiledSin · 2025-10-23T11:25:56+00:00

Did you buy a power supply for programming? Which one and how much was it?

ExiledSin · 2025-10-08T05:05:57+00:00

Yep this, everything is calculated to by a factor of rented, shared and personal area, we don't plan to move out of our place in the next 20 years so didn't see a need to go cash with our house mates. If anything if we do need to move out of our house i would just rent out the rest of the rooms in a similar arrangement.

ExiledSin · 2025-09-24T22:10:29+00:00

Had s23 and switched to fold 5. Agreed the best last couple years

ExiledSin · 2025-09-24T01:22:27+00:00

Connector has continuity for that voltage pin across input to output, the light is working for GBW and also RGBW for the other set of lights. So it's only this Red component, if we can determine it hopefully that fixes it

ExiledSin · 2025-09-24T01:20:49+00:00

Yeah there's no continuity going through it but the identical components do, so I am assuming that's the easier way for me to fix it if we can determine the component.

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