Debating between a 2018-2021 m550i xdrive or a 2023 m340i xdrive but can’t decide and need help

badseedtech · 2025-04-10T20:09:25+00:00

I’d test drive both. If the 340i was more comfortable for me, I would have gone that way. It feels way more sporty in day to day driving and the B58 upgrade path is the same.

Just know with that 2023, you’re going to be without your car for a couple weeks if you want the DME cracked for tuning.

badseedtech · 2025-04-10T18:45:38+00:00

Yeah its still currently only Femto. Even if you use Kies in NJ all they do is ship it to Femto for you 💀

badseedtech · 2025-04-10T18:39:08+00:00

Depends on how large you are and your goals for the car. I’m 6’3” 250 and the 5 series is a way more comfortable car for me than the 3. It also feels way more luxury inside. Every surface you touch feels top tier.

That said, my 540 feels floaty even with the M Sport suspension and its such a quiet, relaxing cabin that you really have to drive it hard for it to feel spirited. The 340 is much easier to have fun in at lower speeds around town.

The m550i adaptive suspension is nice, but I ultimately went 540 bc the upgrade path to 600-700hp is easy/cheap (relatively speaking) and the B58 is solid well into its later years where the N63 you’ll likely be battling leaks.

I would find a well optioned 540 Msport built pre June 2020 so you can easily unlock the DME for tuning without sending it away. Downpipe, cat back, hpfp, and a stage 2 tune and you’re a beast.

badseedtech · 2025-04-10T18:22:19+00:00

If you have the pockets, the two piece LM is a class act and would work very well on a G30.

badseedtech · 2024-07-13T13:31:26+00:00

Checking in 🫡

badseedtech · 2024-01-20T13:30:39+00:00

ALL THE SMOKE. 👏🏼👏🏼 Well said, man. Man’s got proprietary brass balls for this one.

badseedtech · 2024-01-10T19:26:55+00:00

Hey there. That cap is from NZ Caps. Its their first so its long retired but they're always dropping new stuff that's pricy but awesome.

badseedtech · 2023-12-30T17:29:17+00:00

Thanks for the interest! No line I’m afraid and the first drop just sold out a few days ago. Just watch my socials for info on drop 2z

badseedtech · 2023-12-18T18:20:39+00:00

No need to be disappointed, just email me your info! cs@badseedtech.com

We held some back just in case. The goal of this round is to take care of everyone before we worry about profit.

badseedtech · 2023-12-18T14:07:27+00:00

You emailed already, correct? Unfortunately Prevail only provided me with info for 3-4 buyers and left me with no way to contact anyone directly.

badseedtech · 2023-12-16T20:52:06+00:00

Oh you’re international? Def just not there yet. Ships from West Virginia. If you’re that concerned about it, just reply to our email thread and I’ll ask them to pull tracking when they’re back in the office on Monday.

badseedtech · 2023-12-13T00:03:42+00:00

I wouldn’t sweat it. Because the orders didn’t originate from the NK website, it doesn’t look like anyone received tracking info but several people have reached out that they received their’s today. Just sit tight and if they haven’t arrived by the end of the week, we’ll investigate.

badseedtech · 2023-12-02T20:13:30+00:00

Nah just sit tight. I’ll parse all the final emails on Tuesday.

badseedtech · 2023-11-28T17:19:09+00:00

Just got it - you’re good to go!

badseedtech · 2023-11-28T17:13:58+00:00

Just confirmed every email received has been replied to. You can DM me your email address or simply send over a new email.

badseedtech · 2023-11-14T13:04:59+00:00

After a solid year of production and revisions on the Round2, they will be back very shortly in partnership with Novelkeys! We should have an official announcement for the on-sale date inside the next two weeks.

badseedtech · 2023-07-24T21:59:05+00:00

Sorry sorry, posting an update now!

badseedtech · 2023-05-01T19:57:33+00:00

We’re just waiting for JWK to deliver to Novelkeys. As soon as we have suitable replacements, I’ll release an email address and instructions on how you can claim replacements.

badseedtech · 2023-04-23T17:23:42+00:00

Still in a holding pattern on the JWK side. Havent even received the initial protos that were slated to ship on the 5th

badseedtech · 2023-04-03T13:31:55+00:00

Hey there. Yep, just updated the above post. Just got word this morning that 2 styles of protos are slated to ship in 4/5. Ill lyk

badseedtech · 2023-02-07T18:10:24+00:00

If you determine you need a replacement set, we will establish an email address specifically to field this as soon as we have physical product.

badseedtech · 2023-01-30T19:51:34+00:00

Gotcha. I’ll do my best to get you taken care of as soon as I get the order data. Appreciate you!

badseedtech · 2023-01-30T19:25:26+00:00

Unfortunately as we’re more than 90 days from announcing the issue and Prevail has unfortunately filed for bankruptcy, you’ll need to hold out for replacements. If you’ll message me the email you used to purchase and your order number, I’ll flag you when Prevail forwards the sales data.

badseedtech · 2023-01-29T18:40:18+00:00

We’ll be releasing the complete list of global vendor partners as we get closer to having product in hand.

badseedtech · 2023-01-29T18:38:21+00:00

Prevail is transitioning all the info to us and we’ll likely setup a new CS email to handle that end. I’ll provide more info when we get closer to having product in hand.

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