Official - USA BMW M3 / M4 M Competition Package Guide PDF

[z335is]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I edited my OP to bring more precision. According to ETK, a new block PN was introduced starting with December 2015 production. There is no CP specific block PN specified for the CP, so it is safe to assume all cars built Dec-2015 onward are getting the upgrade.

Not sure why you are saying this is "ridiculous". Cars gets upgrades/revisions all the time.

Thanks for verifying. I'll amend my statement a bit as well - it's ridiculous in the context that this ~70k car has been out for only 1.5 MY cycles and has already had more changes than the e9x did over its whole 6 MY lifespan.

So in that regard, I'm pissed that I just didn't wait another 6 months to buy mine. I know it's mostly my fault, but again I didn't think such radical changes would occur so soon. I suppose that retrofits would ease the pain here, but it looks like even that may not be happening.

The mantra used to be "wait until the 2nd model year". I guess now it's "wait until the 3rd or 4th model year".

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by dmk08

If thats the case why would they put it in the ZCP publication? Not saying its not the case just wondering what you think there.

Honestly, I have no clue why that is. It is mentioned only in one single document so far and the mention is rather discreet (in brackets). Is it just a slip in terms of communication? Is it marketing banking on an upgrade that is happening regardless of CP to promote the CP? Was the bedplate redesign really required for the additional power and BMW decided to put it on all cars to simplify logistics? Etc... It is all open for speculation IMO.

I am really curious to find out in detail what was changed on that famous bedplate .

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Honestly, I have no clue why. It is only mentioned only in one single document so far and the mention is rather discreet (in brackets). Is it just a slip in terms of communication? Is it marketing banking on an upgrade that is happening regardless of CP to promote the CP? Was the bedplate redesign really required for the additional power and BMW decided to put it on all cars to simplify logistics? Etc... It is all open for speculation IMO.

I am really curious to find out in detail what was changed on that famous bedplate .

Yeah it was also mentioned to my SA when he was at the Thermal event. Specifically for the ZCP. But I agree it wouldn't make sense for BMW to be using two different bedplates in the same engine CP or not. It does make me wonder if cars built before this change can take advantage of the ZCP tuning.

[Mr Friese]

Originally Posted by dmk08

Yeah it was also mentioned to my SA when he was at the Thermal event. Specifically for the ZCP. But I agree it wouldn't make sense for BMW to be using two different bedplates in the same engine CP or not. It does make me wonder if cars built before this change can take advantage of the ZCP tuning.

I may have fallen out of the loop on this, but my sources haven't indicated anything in regards to a bedplate change (perfunctory or not). In my last correspondence with them about two weeks ago, they were steadfast that the ZCP components would be fully retrofittable.

Since we only observed this on one source document from Canada, then I have to wonder about its validity. Definitely something to keep an eye on though.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Mr Friese

I may have fallen out of the loop on this, but my sources haven't indicated anything in regards to a bedplate change (perfunctory or not). In my last correspondence with them about two weeks ago, they were steadfast that the ZCP components would be fully retrofittable.

Since we only observed this on one source document from Canada, then I have to wonder about its validity. Definitely something to keep an eye on though.

The source document is not from Canada. It is one of the attachments on the press release page of the international BMW press site.

[Mr Friese]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The source document is not from Canada. It is one of the attachments on the press release page of the international BMW press site.

Ah my apologies then, I must have misread.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Mr Friese

Ah my apologies then, I must have misread.

Link: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...pment-features

EDIT: I just looked and the attachment is gone . Maybe they realized a mistake .

[Mr Friese]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Link: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...pment-features

EDIT: I just looked and the attachment is gone . Maybe they realized a mistake .

Ok. The response from my contact makes more sense then:

"Part number change? Maybe. Change to the actual composition of the part? No."

[M3Tooner]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Link: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...pment-features

EDIT: I just looked and the attachment is gone . Maybe they realized a mistake .

Wait...so where did the PDF from the first page come from? Was it from the link you posted above? and now it is replaced with something else?

M3M4 Competition Pack Info Link: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...4&d=1458253718

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by M3Tooner

Wait...so where did the PDF from the first page come from? Was it from the link you posted above? and now it is replaced with something else?

M3M4 Competition Pack Info Link: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...4&d=1458253718

That is where I remember seeing it a few days ago. It was not "replaced", it was just removed.

[MN2///M]

Originally Posted by M3Tooner

Wait...so where did the PDF from the first page come from? Was it from the link you posted above? and now it is replaced with something else?

M3M4 Competition Pack Info Link: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...4&d=1458253718

The pdf was shared with me by someone else via an e-mail train.

[YasM4]

Originally Posted by MN2///M

The pdf was shared with me by someone else via an e-mail train.

I really wish one of the BMW reps monitoring this board would clarify this. Miscommunication at any level is not good for the consumer or the business. I just bought my M4 in November (ED) and I would really like this clarified however minuscule of a change it was.

[blinkme323]

Originally Posted by YasM4

I really wish one of the BMW reps monitoring this board would clarify this. Miscommunication at any level is not good for the consumer or the business. I just bought my M4 in November (ED) and I would really like this clarified however minuscule of a change it was.

+1

[///M-Furby]

Originally Posted by z335is

Thanks for verifying. I'll amend my statement a bit as well - it's ridiculous in the context that this ~70k car has been out for only 1.5 MY cycles and has already had more changes than the e9x did over its whole 6 MY lifespan.

So in that regard, I'm pissed that I just didn't wait another 6 months to buy mine. I know it's mostly my fault, but again I didn't think such radical changes would occur so soon. I suppose that retrofits would ease the pain here, but it looks like even that may not be happening.

The mantra used to be "wait until the 2nd model year". I guess now it's "wait until the 3rd or 4th model year".

i dunno why you are upset. we cant predict the future. enjoy what you got, its awesome, and when the time is right, get the new m3 that will also include electric fwd so you geg an awd ride pushing 600 hp

[TxFeatFan]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

That is where I remember seeing it a few days ago. It was not "replaced", it was just removed.

They removed the bedplate?

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by TxFeatFan

They removed the bedplate?

We are talking about the .pdf attachment .

[shahano]

what does the bedplate do?

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by shahano

what does the bedplate do?

[Brasko]

Anyone know if you can delete the rear and side sunscreens on a fully built M3 CP? Not sure if I want the extra weight considering it's a Competition Pack.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by Brasko

Anyone know if you can delete the rear and side sunscreens on a fully built M3 CP? Not sure if I want the extra weight considering it's a Competition Pack.

Side sunshades are included w/ Full Leather on an M3. Rear sunshade is an option.

[Brasko]

Originally Posted by dmk08

Side sunshades are included w/ Full Leather on an M3. Rear sunshade is an option.

Thanks for the prompt reply! Any idea what the rear sunshade might weigh? I'm trying to decide if I want it in my CP build or not.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by Brasko

Thanks for the prompt reply! Any idea what the rear sunshade might weigh? I'm trying to decide if I want it in my CP build or not.

Nope I don't. My 15 has it and my new 16 ZCP order does not. I never put it up on the 15 because I didn't want it to start rattling. Seems useless with 35% tint.