[redux]

That pretty much explains it. I thought you were doing the whole block for some sort of performance gain, not as a by product of other solutions you're chasing with the build. I like where you are going with this build.

[CSL335i]

As I mentioned in my 1. post, we made a full M3 suspension including every bits of M3 suspensions:

Front: LEFT and RIGHT tension strut WITH RUBBER MOUNTING, LEFT and RIGHT wishbones, LEFT RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR BRACKET, REGULATING RODs, M3 Bilstein B6 coilovers, M3 FRONT coil springs, LEFT and RIGHT wheel carrier,
Guide support and spring pad. H&R sway-bar.

REAR: REAR AXLE CARRIER, LEFT and RIGHT RUBBER MOUNTINGs, LEFT and RIGHT wheel carrier, Rubber mountings, LEFT and RIGHT camber links, LEFT and RIGHT wishbone, Steering arm with ball joint, M3 Bilstein coilovers, M3 springs. H&R sway-bar.

As for the M3 springs, first time we used OEM M3 springs (black coloured) for the front and for the rear coming from e92 M3 Coupe. The e93 M3 Cabrio has different springs for the rear. Unfortunatly the OEM M3 springs lift up the rear of the car so much, that we had to lower it. By using an EIBACH e92 M3 Coupe lowering spring, the e92 335i chassis and wheels looks normal.

I have to figure out why this difference was, maybe the e92 335i chassis is a little bit different than the e92 M3 chassis on the rear?

Never mind, we somehow solved the problem.

I have attached some pictures. On these pictures i installed the black, OEM M3 springs, but as I mentioned, later we trade them to EIBACH lowering springs.

[Wedge1967]

Looks good, but for what you're spending, why not just buy an M with an ESS charger.

[CSL335i]

Originally Posted by Wedge1967

Looks good, but for what you're spending, why not just buy an M with an ESS charger.

Good question. Asked many times from me.
I already have an e93 M3, still without supercharger :-)

Based on numbers, you are right, its cheaper to have an M3 with supercharger, but it is more interesting (to me) to upgrade my 335i.

[Wedge1967]

Originally Posted by CSL335i

Good question. Asked many times from me.
I already have an e93 M3, still without supercharger :-)

Based on numbers, you are right, its cheaper to have an M3 with supercharger, but it is more interesting (to me) to upgrade my 335i.

I know what you mean. Build looks sick. Very well done.

Good luck. Can't wait to see the final pictures and performance numbers.

[ashmostro]

While the interior color isn't my cup of tea, I greatly admire the workmanship and quality- much respect for your efforts which I'm sure are already paying off in personal satisfaction

[N0Chill 335i]

Definitely subbed to this!!

[Maurzog]

Maybe just the tufting but the interior really reminds me of this: Spyker C6


Pretty amazing custom work cant wait to see the end result. But on another note the color you chose for the calipers is quite awful

[CSL335i]

Originally Posted by Maurzog

Maybe just the tufting but the interior really reminds me of this: Spyker C6


Pretty amazing custom work cant wait to see the end result. But on another note the color you chose for the calipers is quite awful

Good eyes, some main ideas come from the Sypker.

As for the brake calipers, i have different colors on different cars (red, blue, orange). This time i went with Havanna brown. Not the best, but i can live with them. Maybe a respray to red ...

[CSL335i]

I have tons of small and bigger items waiting for the fitment.

If you would like to convert your e92 335i into M3 body, on the FRONT the job is "simple", just have the right stuff, unscrew, screw, fitting, etc. The hardest job to fit the REAR fender/side panel, which means cutting, welding, etc.

I have saw some building pictures regading the REAR side panel, and few of those people cut the original side panel at the C pillar, B pillar and at under the side skirt.

My engineer suggest to cut the original side panel at the C pillar, B pillar and a specific line on the side panel, we marked it on the side panel by white-line.

[RimasRS]

Thats a nice Bentley you have there...

[playground]

Holy shit, impressive work on the engine and interior! Hope to see the final product!

[ihc95]

Wow. This has to be the most comprehensive build I've seen on this platform yet!

[paulguma]

[007_e350]

gonna be one unique 335 out there ... great workmanship cant wait to see the first drive video

[aphroti]

OMG.....
Very hard core rebuild.
But where did u get the dashboard upholstery?

ZYZ

[trebila]

is it Bilstein B6 Adjustable 10 shocks??

[2Times]

Very cool... in for later.

[CSL335i]

Originally Posted by trebila

is it Bilstein B6 Adjustable 10 shocks??

They are Bilstein B6, but no adjustable.

[trebila]

ok, thanks, I've just bought B6 adjustable on 10 positions, I was just wondering how they are .

[jb's335]

Originally Posted by RimasRS

Thats a nice Bentley you have there...

Lol this is exactly what I was thinking! Man I am usually a power guy but your interior just takes the cake. Amazing craftsmanship in that leather work. I cannot imagine the amount of investment you have (or will have at the end) in this car, but I imagine it should be worth it.

Honestly I have only heard of "choping" the cylinder walls, never actually witnessed it being done. I had never considered this for a big turbo built, but it makes incredible sense. You seem very articulate in your responses and up to date with all of the processes used on your build, do you mind giving us some information on how the machine shop did this and what all was done to the block? I believe I read all of your responses in the thread but I hope I did not miss one where you went more in depth on this subject...

[CSL335i]

Back to the interior, my M3 steering wheel will have TIDStyling paddle shifter. Not cheap, but for my taste it is perfect.