BMW F30 330i [Test Drive] - Fan Car Genting Hillclimb | YS Khong Driving

We get to test the F30 330i, the last of the 3 Series that appeared just for a very short stint before BMW Malaysia started introducing the 330e.
The owner, Joon, has done some customisation on the tyres, and fitted a set of upgraded brakes.
We take it up for a shakedown. Tyres were brand new and hadn't been scrubbed in, so it was a bit skitterish, but overall it fared well. Very well, in fact.
Thanks, Joon for the opportunity. It was a great outing.
For everyone's information, the video was not made during lockdown but before.

[@leongyet9896]

As I've mentioned,Uncle Khong is fast,agile but not reckless! Well done!

[@harvard_lee]

Agreed with you, that's why I subscribe to his channel. He is safe, fast and not reckless.

[@wakeupandsmellthecoffeetod9582]

The difference between a real racing driver and wannabe racers...

[@bahrinibrahim8182]

What more can we expect from the pro

[@jessekingston8142]

instablaster...

[@cheahchunkit5046]

so far every genting hill climbvideo i get to watch , it has not been disappointing infact it 's a learning for me . Same corners & curve but different reaction . Uncle YS Khong , you prove that age is just a number ... skills & experience makes you on top of the list ! Bravo !

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks for your encouragement and support. I wish you a happy and fulfilling life too. Do what you enjoy and enjoy what you do.

[@vijaynair6775]

Happy to learn a lot about driving and how to manage other road users while driving . Thanks Uncle YS !

[@YSKhongDriving]

No worries Vijay!

[@ltlai9465]

How nice, while we all are stuck at home but still can see your video, thank you very much Uncle YS. From the video can see the car really can go very fast compare to others car that you had tested drove. This car really are what BMW said: "The Ultimate Driving Machine", Great Car! Further upgrade the front braking system will even more fun.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks, glad you enjoy it and not think I am disobeying the lockdown. For everyone's infor the video was made on 15 March 2020, before the lockdown.

[@domq1543]

Very safe driving technique yet fast as well, thumbs up!

[@lexlex1602]

I bought 330i f30 after watching this genting run. Your reaction to this car convinced me😂 to buy

[@tepes141]

AP Racing brakes and the fun can be without any worries! Excellent driving skills and a lot to learn from this funny guy! 👍👍👍

[@mtmagician1862]

Hi, I'm impress with your technical knowledge in cars & how u give constructive feedback. Many car reviewers out there only can share their experience in the drive but u go even deeper. That is commendable. Good job YS Khong 👍

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks for your support. Your kind words all help me to continue.

[@dclee9836]

nice run uncle.. seeing you worked the car up in this beautiful mountain..

[@HHlah]

The RGB in the center console area is quite cool! haha

[@yypop12345]

Now MCO i can't go out. I only can watch uncle drive having fun in KZbin ^^

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, please enjoy our videos. We have more than 300 for you to see, until you fall asleep.

[@tsaimingchong5374]

Thank you Uncle for rolling out content for us, God bless you Sir Hopefully uncle got some contents saved up for weeks to come

[@YSKhongDriving]

Not much left, but you can watch our other videos. Good therapy for putting one to sleep.

[@tsaimingchong5374]

@@YSKhongDriving Hahaha, will do Uncle… Binge watch Uncle's videos

[@nooneyouknow5002]

Technically, very knowledgeable bro Khong

[@FIFO_fastIn_fastout]

Really love all these videos that you do! Thank you so much ☺️

[@YSKhongDriving]

Glad you like them!

[@SvennSvenn31]

"we're gonna take a slow drive down" proceeds to speed down ... i love this man hahahah. "high smile ratio"

[@hemmenmurugun4458]

Hahaha

[@ClarenceLimClimec]

Awesome driving Uncle... always enjoying your uphill moment in every video! :) Hopefully you would able to have try outs with 2013-2015 Lexus IS250 F Sport

[@zeroclockz]

Wow uncle..i bet u really miss that old time. I can see this time u r so serious..means that u really drove the car to its potential. Good job uncle.

[@terragaia7092]

Yeah I felt Uncle Khong is abit on the edge with this drive. Nevertheless an agile and awareness driver.

[@davws88]

@@terragaia7092 nope still not on it's limit...

[@yongwaikeat9126]

Fast and defensive driving, anticipate in advance 👍

[@matthewtan2332]

waaa shiok man!! can even feel it watching

[@KernWei]

Strapped a pair of headphones on and tuned in. Boy was this fast!

[@YSKhongDriving]

No traffic!

[@mikegill4507]

Looks like the 330i challenged YS Khong as much as he challenged it. Once of the best built cars.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, it took a lot more effort to get the best out of this car. Anybody can drive a fast car.

[@ineedtodrive]

normal people doesn't know the significant to adjust chamber(to maximize tyre contact patch) to the road. See, Uncle know his stuff.

[@adinurinshirah2086]

I m not that young either...but the adrenalin looks so young. Thanks uncle.

[@HariNambiar]

nice driving uncle Khong

[@hemmenmurugun4458]

Uncle u are really amazing 😉👍🤙🇲🇾

[@ezizmuhammedov1333]

sir, take me next time to your test drive pls. thans for BM test. inwas waiting it for long

[@greyoffice]

racing line always on point.

[@badsham227]

YS Khong : this is so nice! Passenger: wtf am I doing here. This is so scary!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha - he is a veteran, been up with me many times. No panic at all.

[@thinakaransaminathan1381]

Ultimate Driving Machine

[@calvinchew]

Hi Uncle, hello from the UK! That was a nice drive, but looks like not many more in the near future given the current situation... either way, hope you and family are doing well!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hi Calvin, hello to you too. We have a couple of car footages left before we run out. We are under Movement Control Order, and I have not left home in 5 days. Thanks for the well wishes and hope that everyone at your end is ok. We have one UK resident stuck here because of the border closure.

[@tomgoi492]

Nice car and bravo driver😍😍😍

[@adibruzaini8645]

hai uncle khong, i can see in your face u like this car. haha. stay safe !

[@jeoming1366]

Wow handle very well

[@nickloong]

Like I've mentioned before, the thrill of riding pinion life next to the master is x 3... 😂😂😂👍Good drive sir, but what a bummer with the overheating brakes though.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Brakes can be fixed, or we drive to suit. Like kimchi can be made to taste, hahaha.

[@nickloong]

@@YSKhongDriving LOL! Kimchi does come in handy now given the MCO circumstances. It's a very hardy and nutritious food. 😋

[@ACE778]

It's midnight and I'm still watching... Btw,, 4:21 after 'go around this guy' the F word almost there but being swallowed back 🤣🤣 and guess what I kept repeating it 😆

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, don't read too much into it, but thanks for your support.

[@junhongng7524]

really want to experience how is it being in the passenger

[@Glee73]

watching these videos, we are constantly reminded of how bad Malaysian drivers are when it comes to lane discipline.

[@lucaschiew3589]

Stay healthy and drive safe Mr Ys Khong :)

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you. This video was done before the MCO.

[@mrj4s0n]

Mind to let me know whr to change the ambient lighting ? I noticed some diff color as stock f30 only orange and white xD digital odometer as well

[@malasdahnakpk]

very nice driving and informative as always uncle.. it would be very interesting to watch you drive your own golf R with the same passion.. or the video is already out there?..

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yup, I have a few videos geaturing my own Golf R. Latest one is the look of fear with Jason.

[@eugp4198]

F30 330i is a rare breed in Malaysia as it was only sold for 1 year in 2016, BMW decided to discontinue it as 330e sales are better than 330i. It's a pity, I would take the 330i over 330e.. the new B48 engine which is much better than the previous 328i N20 engine..

[@chong7632]

Holy shit , 1 only !!!

[@eugp4198]

@@chong7632 nolah.. there are more than 1 unit, but they are on sold in year 2016. In 2017 BMW Malaysia discontinue it...

[@mrj4s0n]

Yes indeed. Mine was 320i b48 . After 330e rolled out. Discontinued too. Only 318i and 330e tat time

[@jayjay-ou7gt]

Nice one uncle, hope u can get an Audi RS3 and go for a test drive

[@henrysiew1996]

Wow the digital instrument cluster

[@justinchankw]

did he change it?

[@boonsliew7467]

Uncle, 6 minutes from highway exit to the roundabout. I think you need to pasang heart rate monitor on your passenger. He looked anxious at times. Anyway thanks for the good demo of the 3 series’ abilities.

[@mrirkiz5793]

most of uncle videos, the passenger often anxious n looks dead because uncle turn into devil when it comes to genting hill drives 😂

[@l0stcluster2]

bola kecuted

[@Seramics]

Wow this is incredible run. I watch a lot of YS genting run from Saga, Myvi, Mazda 3 to Supra, C43 AMG, Golf GTI, G20 330i, Civic Type R. And i can say this is the fastest run of all bcos of empty road due to MCO. F30 is incredibly balance in its handling unlike a more nimble n over steerish G20. Yet F30 just turn and doesnt understeer with that wide tyres n 19" rim.

[@YSKhongDriving]

This run was done before MCO, but there were less people going up.

[@Seramics]

Wow, that means by MCO, its even more empty now.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, but probably will have some roadblocks.

[@Seramics]

@@YSKhongDriving have you tried driving during MCO ?

[@Seramics]

This F30 330i really handles very similarly to the new Mazda 3. Or the other way around.

[@SangKuriang786]

The legends.. #SALUTE #RESPECT 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@coldboltz7390]

Great car

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, I like.

[@damianfernando2753]

fuh your driving is next level bro

[@Mikekhoh]

Told you so is a fun 🚗

[@HotRod16]

Uncle have so much predictive driving. Sometimes we actually can read the behavior of others like the Kenari but Uncle knew you were a bit too fast approaching it and manage it well. Usually many drivers just drive fast approaching cars ahead and expect cars ahead will notice them. This drive ia really fast and less traffic day.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, one must always be careful. That is how you remain safe. If you watch all of our videos, we always look at the vehicle in front, and slow down. Sometimes you may not notice it, but we do .

[@HotRod16]

@@YSKhongDriving Yes I noticed it sir. Driving on public road needs plenty attention and considerations. Always look after other cars along our way. Nice video.

[@jaysat111]

Very very nice and powerful car. Only thing it’s to small and low for my height. But very impressive 👍

[@YSKhongDriving]

Then the X5 45e might be right for you. We have a video on that car too

[@marcwang4830]

Are these adaptive or passive dampers ? I found adaptives on a m135i poor, lacks adequate rebound control. Very neutral handling car on fast sweepers, but hard to pin the front down on tight bends. Spongey brakes seem to be a norm, but will work just fine. Nice review Ysk !

[@YSKhongDriving]

Adaptive.

[@perpustakaanipgteknik4685]

nice car

[@syaqifjeffry8551]

DO A POV VIDEO PLEASE!!!!!!!! ❤️

[@leeweiye4771]

Looks like the transmission is acting a little bit weird in manual mode. The most prominent one is uncle flick up it went back down again.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Eh?

[@yongwaikeat9126]

What contribute / factors in causing fire in the engine bay ? Perhaps coolant leak, below recommended engine oil specification / oil level?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Faulty wiring, causing sparking, leaking fuel or oil, causing unintended igniting.

[@soonking3596]

Nice drive..amazing as always! hopefully someday u can take my car for a spin to.. f30 335i sedan.. hehe.. =)

[@YSKhongDriving]

Sounds like fun.

[@soonking3596]

@@YSKhongDriving ivan told me to get it besides the 330e, so i listened.. in his words, more power more fun.. hahaha

[@adamhamizan3575]

Uncle please do BMW E39 (facelift) genting run. I heard that car is one of the best BMW

[@YSKhongDriving]

I don't have this car, but Kon and Chris Wee have one each, I think.

[@aminamri1325]

I like the way uncle maintain the rpm...above 5k and around 7k average... that's where the power is ... is this 330i suspension same as 328i msport ? Adaptive ?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Don't think so.

[@pukiong]

Kenari tapau bmw 330😅 12:20

[@45cab]

Cool

[@KOBEROCKS777]

Hey uncle, would like to ask u something? Did u take down all videos with speedometer view? Was trying to find the one on vento, but not available anymore

[@YSKhongDriving]

As a safety measure. Too many trolls. And keyboard moralists.

[@nicholas866]

wah the weather very nice, but the best part of the road got cars :(

[@YSKhongDriving]

It's okay lah, still got many parts of the road that are clear.

[@allanhengheng]

Hmmm each time uncle say I slowing down a bit. Than after a second uncle will hit full throttle 😅

[@YSKhongDriving]

Of course - you only need to slow down enough to determine if it is safe to proceed, then you proceed - back to full throttle. QED. Once the danger is past, no need to continue being slow, right?

[@Knightlight02]

This guy is very smart and drives well like all the comments say BUT his hand placement could be better..

[@thexplode7]

Bro he is rally champion. Hand placement is mostly preference.

[@victorsoh7891]

Just found out ‘fan car’ can mean two things. The F30’s looks shall last as long as all great BMWs.

[@YSKhongDriving]

This car will go down as one of the best BMW's ever made.

[@MaverickEchoJuliet]

@@YSKhongDriving Yes indeed, its a shame that BMW M'sia discontinued it so quickly in place of the hybrid 330e. I think the resale value of the 330i should hold pretty well.

[@samzz8415]

M3 good buy now

[@victorthumb7430]

Is it just me or uncle really drive a bit more aggressive than usual because old friend allowed to 🤣

[@YSKhongDriving]

No cars around, powerful car, no breakfast.

[@MaverickEchoJuliet]

@@YSKhongDriving Only got idiotic Kenari drivers cutting in suddenly 🤣

[@amirsyafiq2030]

Hi uncle! great drive as always. How is this car driving experience compared to your Golf R MK7?

[@YSKhongDriving]

It felt very good. Hard to really compare as both are very different in behaviour, but both are as fun to drive in their own ways. The Golf has more power and grip because of AWD, and both cars are the same weight. The R brakes are also 4 pot front and 2 pot rear.

[@amirsyafiq2030]

@@YSKhongDriving niceeee. great content as usual uncle. looking forward for more!

[@soctinghan9931]

Nice drive uncle! Just wanted to know what how did you expect the Kenari will cut to another lane on 12:15? You think he didn’t see you coming?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Definitely he was not paying attention tp the road behind him. A defensive driver expects the unexpected, never assumes anything, and is ready to tale evasive action anytime.

[@soctinghan9931]

@@YSKhongDriving Thank you uncle Khong for taking the time replying me. Sorry one more question, how can you tell that he wasn’t paying attention to the road behind? From the clip it seems like he was always on his lane then he changed suddenly just when Uncle about to overtake. Thanks again!

[@lcwin1]

Nice drive but I notice the car is very jittery over the course of the run. probably due to tyres

[@YSKhongDriving]

Jittery? Not sure what you mean. It went fine.

[@fasahatsobri211]

Hello Uncle! Great video, may i know which year is the car? 2012? 2015?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Not sure. Think it was 2015

[@EscapeItinerary]

amazing drive! i loved the track!! which year model was the car?

[@YSKhongDriving]

I think it was 2019

[@EscapeItinerary]

Umm... i think 2019 interior,exterior is re-designed! I guess it was then 2018 🙂 anyway thanks for ur lovely drive. I am considering to get a 330i. This will help

[@YSKhongDriving]

You could be right. This car was one of the last ones on stock.

[@muhammadfirdausaminuddin4834]

imagine he's my grandpa and he's late sending me to school , haha im ded inside .

[@YSKhongDriving]

I never speed in traffic - too dangerous - too many idiots.

[@muhammadfirdausaminuddin4834]

@@YSKhongDriving haha just kidding sir . Well wish I had your skills .

[@xanugar]

Great driving predicting that kenari would cross lanes! I was worried for abit!

[@YSKhongDriving]

We have to be alert at all times. I saw that coming, and consciously lifted off. To be fair we were coming up quite fast. In cases like this, one must be careful.

[@alexhero888]

Wowww i can feel that perhhhh bery good bmw woww🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@muhamadabdulmalek295]

Uncle, I'm considering either this F30 330i or Jaguar XE R-Sport 25t. Both models in used market have fallen into my affordable range. Which one do you prefer & why?

[@YSKhongDriving]

I think the Jaguar is very exotic, but the BMW is more familiar territory. The sheer population will mean easier parts availability.

[@muhamadabdulmalek295]

@@YSKhongDriving Thanks for your insights uncle. Much appreciated. 😊

[@arifiskandar7776]

i hope the owner’s leg doesnt cramp after pushing “brake” so long 🤣🤣🤣

[@YSKhongDriving]

The owner is quite cool, and has ridden with me before. And he didn't put on full sport mode.

[@repsolsp]

Uncle please2 do A45 AMG genting run. Im very thankful if u do one..

[@YSKhongDriving]

I don't think we can get the car. It's been more than a year since I test drove a Merc. They never offer and I never ask.

[@repsolsp]

@@YSKhongDriving Then hopefully one of the fan will lent it for a run someday, finger crossed!!

[@izzatridzwan4167]

Uncle. F30 330i vs g20 330i. Which one better based on your driving experience both car?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Both are good, but I seem to like the F39 a little more

[@ky_frank4992]

I have a Perodua Axia SE 2017. I plan to upsize my rims to 15". Could you please advice how I should approach rim and tyre sizing ? Car is still stock at the moment.

[@YSKhongDriving]

When inching up, make sure you do not change the rolling circumference too much as that would affect the overall gearing and speedometer reading, plus the acceleration. Up to 3 percent or so would be acceptable. Generally you have to reduce the aspect ratio as you go up. Also check the offset. The new rims should have the same offset so that it does not foul anything. Good tyre shops should know about inching up, because nowadays many ppl do it.

[@ky_frank4992]

@@YSKhongDriving Alright. Will keep that in mind. Thank you for the advise 🙏

[@ansgarwoo9878]

Stock Axia wheels & tyres are 175/65r14. A suggested upsize will be 15" with 185/55r15, that shouldn't upset the gearing & Speedo reading as they have similar dimensions & rev/km.

[@mithunshah571]

Uncle, please try with an evo 9 or r32 or a silvia to go up.

[@YSKhongDriving]

We need a car donor.

[@braderyoutube1983]

uncle, can u pls make a video specifically for inching up tire? with calculation if u can, ty

[@YSKhongDriving]

Brader, there is already a lot of information online about inching up, but we will study and consider. It is just information on what options are open to you, that is all. Any competent tyre seller can give you the same information. Very cut and dry information.

[@braderyoutube1983]

@@YSKhongDriving i trust u only, haha... anyway, ty

[@staph8022]

hii pls try going up genting in a tesla model S or 3 !!! electric power!!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Do you have one to lend me? LOL

[@Etonnantnon]

hello compare to the mercedes Classe A 250 you tested which one provide u the more fun ?

[@YSKhongDriving]

The A250 cannot be compared to this car

[@Etonnantnon]

@@YSKhongDriving ok it means the 330 I much better right ?

[@jeffrey2271]

BTW, hello Joon Suan. Long time no see old buddy. Class 1995 ACCA

[@aronejimmy6572]

Always wanted to own this f30 328i version. It's price now is more less like a brand new base civic 1.8 only. Is it practical to own and drive this car around without going 'bankruptcy'? Some folks in bwm group say the drivetrain failure itself could cost abt 10k to replace.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Good idea.

[@tiamofj842]

For the 328i (N20 engine) have a tech check the Timing Chain guides. They're plastic that tend to fail and can cause the chain to 'jump'. See whether the car followed its Tecnical Service Bulletin (TSB) etc.. For the 330i (B48 engine) alle ist gut. N20 has a weak bottom end so buy an um-modded unit. If you can stretch...get a 330i with the B48. As for driving you bankrupt..secret of driving ANY continental car is to never defer on maintenance. Theu're all machines. Just that Euro high performance cars tend to have fine tolerances. Keep on top of things and yer good.

[@niclee8354]

Care for fk2r test .

[@himy96]

15:15 ..I was thinking of that and you said it....Embrace the "malaysian thing"!! hahaha

[@zafeeza]

Did he change the speedometer?

[@alexngbk]

yes. its the 6wb

[@stanlee6436]

How is it compare to bmw g20 330i?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Very much the same, perhaps more agile.

[@kumaress7546]

Kenari 12:18

[@robochitti]

275/30R19 wat the heck! walao! he must have really good knowledge and experience upgrading them but fc can't be saved much

[@YSKhongDriving]

I would think FC would not be on his priority list at this level; yes, he has good knowledge of cars.

[@mrj4s0n]

Mine was 245/40R18 front 265/35R18 rear

[@itsmike9032]

Oh no uncle , bmw not suppose to use signal 😅

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha. Sorry.

[@itsmike9032]

XD

[@houchai87]

Hi Uncle, possible to share what brake upgrades was done? Thank you.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Joon?

[@JoonSuanTan]

The BMW M performance brakes, though still on the stock rubber brake hoses...SSBH next!

[@aminamri1325]

Joon Suan did you have to put some kind of like brake patch or lapping to get it evenly brake in before proper grip is achieved ? I did upgrade mine to orange BBK and it still have the hissing sound at lower speed ...328i msport

[@JoonSuanTan]

@@aminamri1325 , not really, just drive normally to bed it in...shd be fine after about 200km.

[@wakeupandsmellthecoffee9827]

Uncle Khong...how do you compare this to the new G20 330i?

[@YSKhongDriving]

The G20 is good.

[@wakeupandsmellthecoffee9827]

@@YSKhongDriving thank you Uncle

[@titusjohn7882]

Translation is so funny 😂

[@YSKhongDriving]

Google, not mine.

[@titusjohn7882]

Yes i know, it’s funny though

[@eugeneng8351]

luckily this is the b48 engine, if that's the n20 engine it would have probably broken down like mine :(

[@rexyong-3939]

what happen to ur engine bro?

[@eugeneng8351]

@@rexyong-3939 the vanos system failed when i was going at 200 km/h, causing the dislocation of the timing chain and cam, end up replacing the whole engine. now there's some problem with the torque converter fml

[@eugeneng8351]

@@user-ke1qj7up3e unlucky me then :( but still the n20 engine has a bad reputation of timing chain failure just like mine

[@rexyong-3939]

@@eugeneng8351 How much is ur mileage that time? Yes, N20 timing chain need to change the timing chain guide when reach 80k-100k km.

[@eugeneng8351]

Rex Yong - 60k only when it broke...

[@Clement8617]

Uncle, this vs your golf R which one u like more? Hehe

[@YSKhongDriving]

I love my Golf R. But my love for all cars is just great. I love all cars.