[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

so for coding not sure, since Ive swapped everything from my donor car, that was fully loaded. So it was plug and play. I assume you need coding, because on my CIC, the bip and light option did nothing before installing the alarm.

If your car is prewired like mine ( you can check this by going under the hood if you have a capped connection next to the brake booster cover), then 3 main steps :

1- plug the horn under the driver rear wheel liner (plug is already there)
2- plug the hood switch ( plug already there)
3- plug the untrasonic module in the dome light (plug already there). Note that I wanted to skip this part since my E91 had a different ultrasonic than my donor E90, but it was required to make the car bip and light.

Very easy and cheap.

I dont know if you need the rear visor with the alarm light, I already had this light, and now it's blinking when car is locked.

Thanks!

I got the light on the rear view mirror, however im not sure if the car is prewired. Do you happen to have a pic of the capped connection by the brake booster? Edit: I think im prewired as i do have the wire in place next to brake fluid reservoid cover. https://www.billswebspace.com/e90OEM...stallation.htm

All im interested in is the chirp noise when locking. I dont care for alarm activation if car is being stolen.

[Benniese90]

I painted my engine cover, intake manifold, and other engine stuff.

Just to show it can be done. I used cheap walmart spray paint and sp*****x360 2k clearcoat.

I did it back in april and it has been a hot ass summer. So no peeling or bubbles. High temp paint is not necessary at all.

hope the pictures load up, if not visit my profile and they are there already.

I plan to do alot more later.

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by saucyiwnl

hey just wondering i am on 313 wheels on my e93 my shocks and struts are def worn out and was wondering if any body knows what would be the best suspension kit for max comfort Ive been looking and close to OE replacement for these sets currently I have B4 bilstein in mind and a few monroes i am currently looking at i dont know how to create my own post on this sub and i cant imagine someone viewing this seeing this post has a lot of replys I live on long island and occasionally travel out to nyc and westchester if there is anything you have in mind I do not wish to lower my car

I installed B4 struts and shocks on my E93 335i and the struts suck. I posted several other threads about this so I don't want to go on, but I want to share my experience any time someone with an E93 asks about suspension recommendations. Don't listen to anyone with an E90/91/92 because they're different cars. E93 is 400lbs heavier and for the 335 at least it uses stiffer D8 springs up front. (Ok maybe the E91 is a bit heavier too but I don't know much about those cars.)

In my case the only thing I can think of is that they're either defective or under dampened for the E93. The rear shocks feel fine however.

I have the same exact part #s on my 330i E90 sedan (Sport suspension) and they're absolutely perfect on that car, but for some reason the front end feels really sloppy and jittery on the E93. On rough roads forget it, and over speed bumps if I don't go really slow the front bottoms out. Same ride height as my E90 too and that never bottoms out, feels much more firm.

Both cars have all new M3 arms, new strut mounts, new spring seats, essentially identical suspension parts. I can't think of why they would feel so awful. When I contacted Bilstein they told me I have the correct parts (despite the weight difference and different springs on the E93) and told me to contact the retailer for a warranty claim of I think they're defective. If I'm going to remove them I'm not installing Bilstein again, at least not B4. I'm thinking Koni Yellows on the stock springs or maybe even a set of ST coilovers if I can confirm they won't ride like crap on my local streets. B12 kit sounds cool but I'm skeptical of Bilstein, even more so because I've gotten defective shocks from them in the past (obvious manufacturing errors.)

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Thanks!

I got the light on the rear view mirror, however im not sure if the car is prewired. Do you happen to have a pic of the capped connection by the brake booster? Edit: I think im prewired as i do have the wire in place next to brake fluid reservoid cover. https://www.billswebspace.com/e90OEM...stallation.htm

All im interested in is the chirp noise when locking. I dont care for alarm activation if car is being stolen.

also, I dont know if it works without the comfort access.

[Three_thirty_I]

Originally Posted by lowrydr310

I installed B4 struts and shocks on my E93 335i and the struts suck. I posted several other threads about this so I don't want to go on, but I want to share my experience any time someone with an E93 asks about suspension recommendations. Don't listen to anyone with an E90/91/92 because they're different cars. E93 is 400lbs heavier and for the 335 at least it uses stiffer D8 springs up front. (Ok maybe the E91 is a bit heavier too but I don't know much about those cars.)

In my case the only thing I can think of is that they're either defective or under dampened for the E93. The rear shocks feel fine however.

I have the same exact part #s on my 330i E90 sedan (Sport suspension) and they're absolutely perfect on that car, but for some reason the front end feels really sloppy and jittery on the E93. On rough roads forget it, and over speed bumps if I don't go really slow the front bottoms out. Same ride height as my E90 too and that never bottoms out, feels much more firm.

Both cars have all new M3 arms, new strut mounts, new spring seats, essentially identical suspension parts. I can't think of why they would feel so awful. When I contacted Bilstein they told me I have the correct parts (despite the weight difference and different springs on the E93) and told me to contact the retailer for a warranty claim of I think they're defective. If I'm going to remove them I'm not installing Bilstein again, at least not B4. I'm thinking Koni Yellows on the stock springs or maybe even a set of ST coilovers if I can confirm they won't ride like crap on my local streets. B12 kit sounds cool but I'm skeptical of Bilstein, even more so because I've gotten defective shocks from them in the past (obvious manufacturing errors.)

I had the B4 shocks and struts on my ex E90 non M and what irritated me was the front ride height was noticeably higher than the OEM Sachs, and that's irrespective of wear since I could refer back to old photos and the difference was the same. Handling and comfort was alright, but it didn't feel as firm as I would have expected compared to the old Sachs parts which were tired (right rear was leaking). In hindsight, for that car, I feel like I would have been better off just getting the OEM Sachs again. As you said though, the E93 is a different car compared to the E90 for instance, purely due to the extra weight.

[oVeRdOsE.]

B4 + h&r on my 335xi e91.

Looks fine, and drive fine.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by lowrydr310

I installed B4 struts and shocks on my E93 335i and the struts suck. I posted several other threads about this so I don't want to go on, but I want to share my experience any time someone with an E93 asks about suspension recommendations. Don't listen to anyone with an E90/91/92 because they're different cars. E93 is 400lbs heavier and for the 335 at least it uses stiffer D8 springs up front. (Ok maybe the E91 is a bit heavier too but I don't know much about those cars.)

In my case the only thing I can think of is that they're either defective or under dampened for the E93. The rear shocks feel fine however.

I have the same exact part #s on my 330i E90 sedan (Sport suspension) and they're absolutely perfect on that car, but for some reason the front end feels really sloppy and jittery on the E93. On rough roads forget it, and over speed bumps if I don't go really slow the front bottoms out. Same ride height as my E90 too and that never bottoms out, feels much more firm.

Both cars have all new M3 arms, new strut mounts, new spring seats, essentially identical suspension parts. I can't think of why they would feel so awful. When I contacted Bilstein they told me I have the correct parts (despite the weight difference and different springs on the E93) and told me to contact the retailer for a warranty claim of I think they're defective. If I'm going to remove them I'm not installing Bilstein again, at least not B4. I'm thinking Koni Yellows on the stock springs or maybe even a set of ST coilovers if I can confirm they won't ride like crap on my local streets. B12 kit sounds cool but I'm skeptical of Bilstein, even more so because I've gotten defective shocks from them in the past (obvious manufacturing errors.)

I have B8's installed on my 335xi. They're stiffer and the car handles like a dream. Might be a better fit for you than the B4's. I honestly don't have any complaints but like you said you're car is heavier. But that is why I say the B8 could be better.

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

I have B8's installed on my 335xi. They're stiffer and the car handles like a dream. Might be a better fit for you than the B4's. I honestly don't have any complaints but like you said you're car is heavier. But that is why I say the B8 could be better.

The weird thing is that the B4s are perfect on my 330! I don't think 400 lbs weight difference is enough to make them feel *that* much worse on the 335. I'm still thinking possibly defective struts.

Is there anything else I should be looking at? Like I said, all the arms up front are new along with the struts, strut mounts, spring seats, and bump stops (for factory sport suspension.) I don't think the ball joints or bushings on any of the arms are bad because on a perfectly smooth curvy road the car feels great and has no slop.

I did notice when installing the struts that they were significantly shorter than the OEM struts that I removed. When installing them, the springs had to be compressed more, then once the mount was installed the springs released, the piston pulled out of the strut body a bit overcoming tension of the internal strut springs. This baffled me but I was assured by several people on the forum and by Bilstein that it was normal for the pistons to be like that.

I'll replace them eventually, but first I want to replace four injectors and two heater hoses.

Man I just realized the "what did you do to your car today" thread is turning into a suspension discussion. I'll stop, I promise.

[StradaRedlands]

Didn't turn on the ignition fully to check the new tail lights, so had one of these this morning.
I made it go away.

[Onizukachan]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

So all that's needed is this module?
Plug it in and you get the lock beep and clown nose light blinks when locked?

Any coding required?

I'm assuming you'd also need the siren shown in this kit (round piece in the pic).

Attachment 3543101

If you are prewired, yes. X1 module for e91s and the full assembly of the siren plate bracket bolts and nuts etc for the rear wheelwell. Amd be warned, buying the sundries separately costs a good bit more than the price diffence on eBay between a truly complete assembly and jsut the siren, or jsut the siren with bracket, etc.

So if retrofitting, try to get the whole shebang for the rear siren. E91 do NOT use the same module as e90 so don’t bother buying a “kit”

FA Coding is also needed to change from merely alarm prep to alarm extant.

[Onizukachan]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Thanks!

I got the light on the rear view mirror, however im not sure if the car is prewired. Do you happen to have a pic of the capped connection by the brake booster? Edit: I think im prewired as i do have the wire in place next to brake fluid reservoid cover. https://www.billswebspace.com/e90OEM...stallation.htm

All im interested in is the chirp noise when locking. I dont care for alarm activation if car is being stolen.

Easiest way to know 100 is run your vin thru a vin decoder.

Sorry to say that Unlike old e46/r53 days where you could just code blinks amd later add a OEM siren or radio shack $5 piezo siren and get the chirps work, you need the siren assembly for the chirp because of where and how it is mounted, and the ultrasonic “brain” module for the mirror led blinks. Both assemblies should combined run you under $75 shipped from eBay & with careful shopping maybe even in the 50-60 range. Possibly a lot less if bought locally at a junkyard.

I followed StradaRedlands posts about it when I did mine.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Onizukachan

Easiest way to know 100 is run your vin thru a vin decoder.

Sorry to say that Unlike old e46/r53 days where you could just code blinks amd later add a OEM siren or radio shack $5 piezo siren and get the chirps work, you need the siren assembly for the chirp because of where and how it is mounted, and the ultrasonic “brain” module for the mirror led blinks. Both assemblies should combined run you under $75 shipped from eBay & with careful shopping maybe even in the 50-60 range. Possibly a lot less if bought locally at a junkyard.

I followed StradaRedlands posts about it when I did mine.

Oh yeah, forgot about that!
Here was my experience on an E91: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2069437

[colorado.e9x]

IIRC going from stock to B8s w/ Eibach Prokit springs, butt meter detected 20% stiffness increase at low speeds. Much better handling overall. It brought a lot of confidence in cornering and poorly maintained highway handling

Didn't do what I expected to today. Was going to pflege the gummi on the 328; but ended up doing a 230 mile adventure in the 330 for my friend to get a new toy 🛻

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Oh yeah, forgot about that!
Here was my experience on an E91: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2069437

it will work with the E90 ultrasonic module, but wont have the ''detection'' feature.

On my E91, I have the E90 module, it's tuck in the head liner. No the best way to do this, but at least the car now blink lights and do sound when unlocking and locking.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

it will work with the E90 ultrasonic module, but wont have the ''detection'' feature.

On my E91, I have the E90 module, it's tuck in the head liner. No the best way to do this, but at least the car now blink lights and do sound when unlocking and locking.

And you can leave your windows open while your car is locked. I do that occasionally, but can't with the ultrasonic sensor. The breeze coming through sets it off.

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

And you can leave your windows open while your car is locked. I do that occasionally, but can't with the ultrasonic sensor. The breeze coming through sets it off.

oh really ?

Leaving the windows down will stop you to lock the doors, or the windows will roll up themselves?

there's 2 way to see this :

- lock the doors while windows open will trigger alarm if someone trying to go in, like a roadster.

- can only lock the doors windows up, will help you to see when you forget a window. Useful when you have kids and not use to check rear windows.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

oh really ?

Leaving the windows down will stop you to lock the doors, or the windows will roll up themselves?

there's 2 way to see this :

- lock the doors while windows open will trigger alarm if someone trying to go in, like a roadster.

- can only lock the doors windows up, will help you to see when you forget a window. Useful when you have kids and not use to check rear windows.

The car locks fine with the windows down, that's not the problem. Just that the sensor is too sensitive and picks up on movement and triggers the alarm. It's not often at all that I did that, basically if I'm within eyesight, but can't do it with BMWs.

[saucyiwnl]

appreciate your comment dude, e93s u def feel the 400 pounts overall with no B pillar still noticeable. for a variety of budgets would you mind linked me what you'd recommend for suspension? thanks

[colorado.e9x]

Nothing today, just enjoying the view

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Didn't turn on the ignition fully to check the new tail lights, so had one of these this morning.
I made it go away.

Any photos of the lights? I'm still undecided, every time I see them I'm tempted to buy them (black lines) but always back out.

I need the hood repainted on my 330, previous owner had it repainted (poorly) and there are sanding marks under the clear coat. I'm tempted to just do a LCI conversion since I want to get a new front bumper anyway, and then just get a LCI trunk lid and lights to complete it.

[watchout-everyone]

Just changed control arms on both side on my E90.

Was driving a week ago and heard a small "clank" sound and another one much louder few days afterward but i thought i stepped on something. When I drove on highway, it would wobble and shake every few seconds if i were to drive past 80 mph. (The previous owner let me know it's old so we were both certain the control arms are the most likely cause"

No more shaking afterward. Also, much less vibration on my handle when driving.

[PaulForeman]

Originally Posted by cehrl7

I am going to replace my harmonic balancer, pulleys and belt. Did you have to lock the crank to remove the crank pulley bolts? Thanks

I was able to remove the harmonic balancer bolts by just leaving the belt on. It provided enough friction to break the bolts loose. Once the 8x bolts were broken loose, then I took the belt off and removed the balancer.