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Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

06-06-2023, 07:42 AM

Replies: 80

**UPDATE #3 *Vanos Actuator***'22 230i shuddering at stop lights. Is this normal?***

Views: 18,521

Posted By e36uulm

Hi everyone, I have a test to propose. For...

Hi everyone, I have a test to propose.

For the last week I’ve driven my 230 in nothing but sport mode and have not felt the shudder once. Last night I tried comfort mode again and got a pretty...

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

05-02-2023, 09:43 PM

Replies: 80

**UPDATE #3 *Vanos Actuator***'22 230i shuddering at stop lights. Is this normal?***

Views: 18,521

Posted By e36uulm

I completely agree; it is hard to believe they've...

I completely agree; it is hard to believe they've only seen this on two cars...

Thank you very much for working on this and providing us with a lead to chase down with our SA's.

I'll share my...

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

03-31-2023, 01:08 PM

Replies: 80

**UPDATE #3 *Vanos Actuator***'22 230i shuddering at stop lights. Is this normal?***

Views: 18,521

Posted By e36uulm

Thanks for the suggestion. I gave this one a try...

Thanks for the suggestion. I gave this one a try (drove with AC and heat off), still experienced the issue.

I think one way to describe it would be like a prolonged stutter or misfire coming...

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

03-23-2023, 07:37 PM

Replies: 80

**UPDATE #3 *Vanos Actuator***'22 230i shuddering at stop lights. Is this normal?***

Views: 18,521

Posted By e36uulm

Thanks for the data point. I was wondering if it...

Thanks for the data point. I was wondering if it was a common issue among G42 230's or if it was specific to those of us with early builds.

Good luck.

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

02-21-2023, 07:46 PM

Replies: 80

**UPDATE #3 *Vanos Actuator***'22 230i shuddering at stop lights. Is this normal?***

Views: 18,521

Posted By e36uulm

So, I have something of an update, but no...

So, I have something of an update, but no resolution.

TLDR: The misfire issue could not be reproduced so they updated the software (I'm now on 11/2022.50).

On the way home I felt the...

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

01-25-2023, 09:35 PM

Replies: 80

**UPDATE #3 *Vanos Actuator***'22 230i shuddering at stop lights. Is this normal?***

Views: 18,521

Posted By e36uulm

Thanks for the update. My 230 is due for...

Thanks for the update. My 230 is due for inspection in Feb - I'll see if I can get some answers to share next month.

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

01-12-2023, 08:11 PM

Replies: 36

Bad fuel economy? (230i)

Views: 5,019

Posted By e36uulm

Correct - US MPG and although I am no expert, I...

Correct - US MPG and although I am no expert, I doubt you have damaged your engine by going over 4 or 5,000 rpm here and there. Be gentle on it during the break-in period and don't get too carried...

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

01-12-2023, 07:23 PM

Replies: 36

Bad fuel economy? (230i)

Views: 5,019

Posted By e36uulm

I have a US spec 2022 230i with about 10K miles...

I have a US spec 2022 230i with about 10K miles on it. My car is an M Sport with the M Differential, Dynamic Handling Package, 19" wheels and all that.

I commute about 50 miles a day to work...

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

01-11-2023, 11:34 AM

Replies: 80

**UPDATE #3 *Vanos Actuator***'22 230i shuddering at stop lights. Is this normal?***

Views: 18,521

Posted By e36uulm

I still have not received (or have had success in...

I still have not received (or have had success in forcing) the software update, so I don’t think it’s the new code causing an issue.

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

01-10-2023, 05:15 PM

Replies: 80

**UPDATE #3 *Vanos Actuator***'22 230i shuddering at stop lights. Is this normal?***

Views: 18,521

Posted By e36uulm

It’s not related to the brakes at all (although...

It’s not related to the brakes at all (although you are right, the Brembos can be very touchy when they are cold. However, that does get better overtime). It happens after you’re stopped and sitting...

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

01-10-2023, 11:52 AM

Replies: 80

**UPDATE #3 *Vanos Actuator***'22 230i shuddering at stop lights. Is this normal?***

Views: 18,521

Posted By e36uulm

I have a 2022 230i with about 10k on it as well...

I have a 2022 230i with about 10k on it as well and I know exactly what you are talking about. It doesn’t happen every day and it doesn’t matter if the air conditioning is on or not. With stop start...

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

06-20-2022, 09:28 AM

Replies: 8

I feel engine shaking/vibrating when idling ??

Views: 2,641

Posted By e36uulm

I have 4,000 miles on my 230i and have fueled it...

I have 4,000 miles on my 230i and have fueled it with nothing but top-tier 93 or better however, I have experienced what you are describing.

Even with stop-start deactivated, every once in a...

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

06-02-2022, 07:18 PM

Replies: 27

Rattles?

Views: 8,175

Posted By e36uulm

I'm going to take it to the dealer. I have a few...

I'm going to take it to the dealer. I have a few other issues I want them to look at (every once in a while, the car feels like it misfires when idling and it stalled on me once).

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

06-02-2022, 01:07 PM

Replies: 27

Rattles?

Views: 8,175

Posted By e36uulm

Just hit 4,000 miles and my 230 has developed a...

Just hit 4,000 miles and my 230 has developed a nasty rattle in the dash, right behind the instrument cluster LCD.

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

05-06-2022, 08:36 PM

Replies: 2

Rear seat levers missing

Views: 1,475

Posted By e36uulm

They are in the trunk. Look on the underside of...

They are in the trunk. Look on the underside of the package shelf.

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

05-06-2022, 01:29 PM

Replies: 21

Just picked up my 230i!

Views: 5,420

Posted By e36uulm

Welcome to the 230 club. The black roof with a...

Welcome to the 230 club. The black roof with a white body looks great

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

05-05-2022, 01:05 PM

Replies: 5

Just test drove the 230i M-sport. Few questions on options!

Views: 3,277

Posted By e36uulm

I have the 230i with the M Sport and Dynamic...

I have the 230i with the M Sport and Dynamic Handling packages. The diff does not intrude day-to-day but, you can feel it working it's little magic from time-to-time. The other thing to consider is...

Forum: Photos, Videos and Builds

04-14-2022, 08:51 PM

Replies: 112

Portimao Pictures!

Views: 35,186

Posted By e36uulm

+1 for Portimao - am loving how the color changes...

+1 for Portimao - am loving how the color changes under varying light conditions.

Forum: Photos, Videos and Builds

04-06-2022, 09:21 PM

Replies: 21

230i pictures and impression's

Views: 7,373

Posted By e36uulm

@Bulldog 6, we have a very similar build. ...

@Bulldog 6, we have a very similar build.

For my car, I went with:

230i M Sport
Dynamic Handling Package - Red Calipers, 19" 797Ms, w/performance non-run flats
Premium Package 2
...

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

03-22-2022, 09:53 PM

Replies: 9

Rearview Mirror Pic

Views: 2,733

Posted By e36uulm

I got in touch with Blend Mount to ask which one...

I got in touch with Blend Mount to ask which one to use for a V1 Gen1 and sent them the attached pics. They replied:

That would be the BV1-3032 mount....

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

03-16-2022, 04:13 PM

Replies: 6

Need some clarification on keeping exhaust valves open

Views: 1,973

Posted By e36uulm

You know BMW does this so the cat heats up more...

You know BMW does this so the cat heats up more quickly so as to improve emissions.

Forum: Photos, Videos and Builds

03-16-2022, 12:47 PM

Replies: 20

230i deliveries

Views: 3,056

Posted By e36uulm

Picked up my 230 a few weeks ago and could not be...

Picked up my 230 a few weeks ago and could not be more pleased with it!

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

03-01-2022, 06:37 PM

Replies: 37

Poll: Brake calipers

Views: 3,812

Posted By e36uulm

So what's it gonna be, chocolate or...

So what's it gonna be, chocolate or vanilla?![/QUOTE]
Red = Chocolate

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

03-01-2022, 01:49 PM

Replies: 37

Poll: Brake calipers

Views: 3,812

Posted By e36uulm

Thank you for the appreciation, I am very happy...

Thank you for the appreciation, I am very happy with how the blue/ cognac turned out. Attached are a few more pics of the wheels.

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

03-01-2022, 12:29 PM

Replies: 37

Poll: Brake calipers

Views: 3,812

Posted By e36uulm

I have the same color scheme (Portimao Blue w/...

I have the same color scheme (Portimao Blue w/ cognac interior). I ordered red calipers and really like the contrast.

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

02-20-2022, 10:09 AM

Replies: 53

Should we wait for Adaptive cruise control?

Views: 8,494

Posted By e36uulm

@[EM3RLD](contact:664917) ACC is nice to have but...

@[EM3RLD](contact:664917) ACC is nice to have but don't let that be your deciding factor if you really feel like going for it ;-)

Forum: Photos, Videos and Builds

02-19-2022, 11:33 AM

Replies: 21

230i pictures and impression's

Views: 7,373

Posted By e36uulm

Showing the 230i some love. Delivery next week.

Showing the 230i some love. Delivery next week.

Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics

02-19-2022, 11:21 AM

Replies: 6,633

Order status and timeline

Views: 1,006,177