I decided to build another 335i N54 since the modded E90 (see sig) is the ultimate driving machine wife enjoys it daily now. Over the past few years I have tried many other platforms to fill that niche. CLS550, CTS-V (650hp pkg), E60 550i LCI Msport, X5d (family).
Concluded I enjoy turbo cars, and that BMW feel especially the Msport steering wheel.
Also decided to do something different, NO ROOF in AZ! One rule was it had to be auto mandated by my CEO.
I test drove and looked at countless E93 M3, and even made a deal on a VF e92 6MT was veto'd but V8 sound is intoxicating!
Finally narrowed it down to E93 N54 for the daily commutes, inexpensive power upgrades, no roof, and turbo!
May 2014 picked up a local car just off of CPO:
2010 335i E93 25k Miles
Jet Black
BMW "Power" Kit :thumb down
Comfort Access, CIC idrive, sport, prem
Engine:
RB Turbos
PTF Cobb Tune
ER FMIC
ER CP
AR DP
OEM N20 TMAP
Fuel-it.biz Stage 2 LPFP (e85)
BMS DCI
BMS Cowl Filters
NGK 1 step colder plugs
Wheels:
19x9 19x10 +25 Style 95
225/40/19 265/35/19 Nitto Invo
Interior:
CF Wrapped Trim - Mario K
MSport Steering Wheel and Trim
Weight with Driver: 4242lbs
1/4 Mile: 2010 BMW 335i 335i E93: 12.715 @ 113.580 MPH
+Log included
507rwhp/534rwtq
*Same dyno as my E90 for comparison
http://www.datazap.me/u/murph335/ptf...og=0&data=1-21
2010 BMW 335i 335i E93: 12.715 @ 113.580 MPH
Special Thanks to:
Joe and Greg @ Goodspeed Performance Lab
PTF Pro Tuning Freaks
Mario K for CF Wrap
SteveAZ @fuel-it.biz
Rob Beck @ RB Turbo
e90post Community knowledge base and For Sale section!
May 2015 1YR UPDATE 38k miles:
Made some adjustments to the tune and car is running great. Feels much quicker and car runs cool even in the 100f heat.
I am changing the oil every 5k and used the new oem twin power oil. No problems so far. Car is driven 250 miles a week same as a tank of e50 will last till the light comes on.
I plan to hit the track in q4 which is prime turbo weather here and collect some data.
New mods:
Rear nitto invos were toast already. Added fresh 255 and alignment justified coilovers.
ST coilovers from VRSF are an excellent buy! Very satisfied with this purchase, and the best aftermarket setup ive run on any car to date. Suspension is firm reduces the dive, squat, roll. Sitting about 1" lower than stock fender to ground. Notible difference is on highway expansion joints the car stays planted and absorbs them. Stock sport the car would skip over and on loaded turns felt the car would almost side step. I have had many cars, and aftermarket setups this is the first that somehow rides and handles better than stock. Absolutely no downside to these, no sacrifices.
Its so good i thought about swapping my e90 HR touring kit for ST. The HR kit is pretty brutal driving everyday. Almost as if there isnt enough damper travel. Great at the track.