335iS Thread - [ Owners Only ]

quietus · 08-13-2014, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DOMs335D

as dynamic as our cars...

Talking about the IS community.. how many of you knew the IS when BMW brought it to the market.. I wanted to replace my 335d, since work provided me a DD, with something more fun. Naturally I was looking at M3's when I came about a couple IS's at the local dealers. I am ashamed to say that was pretty much the first time I heard about them. After reading/watching/listening all reviews I could get my hands on for these cars I had to go for a test drive.. two days later I signed the paperwork.

What's your guys' story?

Came from an '08 335 and was in love w/that car and the n54 had MUCH to do with that. I heard about the IS from Youtube and other sources so went to see and test drive one. Also drove a myriad of other cars and the IS won hands down. I put one on order and upgraded to the BMW Performance Suspension port install. Car handles great for a OE suspension upgrade and couldn't be any happier. Adding the PSS's was icing on the cake! I am considering adding a M4 to the stable once they've been around for a bit but we'll have to see. Got alot of modding to do to the IS 1st!!

quietus · 08-13-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ///ADMAN

Well put. I am still on the fence with the ///M4. The looks are pretty

I still have yet to test drive either as my dealer doesn't have any on the lot
yet. The few they have gotten were immediately sold or leased. In time...

As you say, coming from a well-tuned 335is, $80K is going to be hard to swallow.

+1

quietus · 08-13-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rezinator

Who has had the current BMW Performance Suspension installed on their 335is?
How would compare it to the stock sport suspension?

Night & Day difference and I would highly recommend if purchasing the car new and want to stay OE. If it's pre-owned, there are many suspension options that are much better than the performance suspension IMHO...

Rezinator · 08-13-2014, 09:45 PM

quietus, thanks for your response.
I'm probably going to order the BMW PS this week.
My car is still under original warranty and CPO after that until 2016.
I received a very good price from my local dealer for the suspension and install.
Was considering coilovers, but don't want to have to rebuild them.

mmorrismm · 08-13-2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bungo

Merci, it's actually Gold... Wanted going for the fake carbon metallic brakes... Plus it was to get rid of the rusty hubs

Very nice, can we get some up close pics. I am debating on what to do with my calipers and hubs. Thanks.

bungo · 08-14-2014, 12:13 AM

Here are some pics right after I did them.... Actually pretty much start to finish... You can see how rusty the hubs were.

mmorrismm · 08-14-2014, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bungo

Here are some pics right after I did them.... Actually pretty much start to finish... You can see how rusty the hubs were.

Thanks looks great on your combo. Good job.

NightStalker · 08-14-2014, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bungo

Here are some pics right after I did them.... Actually pretty much start to finish... You can see how rusty the hubs were.

awesome job ! any tips on how to put the coupe on jackstands from the rear?

I'm planning on painting my calipers this weekend..so lift from front middle jack point then slowly lower them on front stands

& then for the rear is the same process?

DOMs335D · 08-14-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bungo

Here are some pics right after I did them.... Actually pretty much start to finish... You can see how rusty the hubs were.

Looks good. I would have thought you would have to take the caliper off to get a good result, but your pics proof me wrong.

bungo · 08-15-2014, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mmorrismm

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Originally Posted by bungo

Here are some pics right after I did them.... Actually pretty much start to finish... You can see how rusty the hubs were.

Thanks looks great on your combo. Good job.

Thank you sir

bungo · 08-15-2014, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DOMs335D

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Originally Posted by bungo

Here are some pics right after I did them.... Actually pretty much start to finish... You can see how rusty the hubs were.

Looks good. I would have thought you would have to take the caliper off to get a good result, but your pics proof me wrong.

Well for the cost, maybe $80 at Canadian tire for the drill bit to clean all the rust, high temp paint and high temp clear coat... It was worth it in the end... Prep took awhile... It's not perfect but good enough... The part that sucked was when I was done the brakes where sticking from the paint and clear coat I got on the rotors but couple of hard stops got rid of all that... Thanks guys and sorry for all the posts. Good luck for those who want to give it a try... Just take your time

bungo · 08-15-2014, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RSNGH

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Originally Posted by bungo

Here are some pics right after I did them.... Actually pretty much start to finish... You can see how rusty the hubs were.

awesome job ! any tips on how to put the coupe on jackstands from the rear?

I'm planning on painting my calipers this weekend..so lift from front middle jack point then slowly lower them on front stands

& then for the rear is the same process?

K I thought I responded to this... Start from the front on the side of car, jack it up till the rear tire comes off the ground and slip a jack stand on the rear. Repeat on the other side. Then jack from the front middle of the car and place the last 2 jack stands at the sametime

N54CoupeHP · 08-15-2014, 07:30 AM

Any iS'ers have the PROcede Rev2.5 SE?

Asian Sensatian · 08-15-2014, 04:23 PM

What tune are most of the IS owners using? Thinking of JB4 G5, also what map? Autotune?

ashmostro · 08-15-2014, 04:24 PM

I was running a JB4 on various maps but have since switched to a flash tune compiled from the vishnu stage 1 map. Fast enough for me but with much more controllable throttle response on the track.

SGe92is · 08-15-2014, 04:40 PM

I'm running COBB V3 with OTS maps, just waiting to install my catted DP's and get a pro tune.

MasterYoda · 08-15-2014, 05:31 PM

Cobb protune by PTF. JB4 is chinese made junk. My car ran like crap with that POS installed!

Rezinator · 08-15-2014, 07:12 PM

Cobb protune by Jake at PTF. Car runs great and puts down good power at very safe levels.
I'm running Cobb FMIC and ER charge pipe.

Daiz4yota · 08-15-2014, 07:47 PM

Does anyone have a severe delay from pushing the gas pedal to acceleration? Its literally 2-3 seconds for me sometimes

ashmostro · 08-15-2014, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Daiz4yota

Does anyone have a severe delay from pushing the gas pedal to acceleration? Its literally 2-3 seconds for me sometimes

YES. E-throttle sucks.

Trying to find a competent pro tuner that can tune that out, or down. Most tuners think I'm referring to throttle mapping when I mention this. not the same.

Mardio · 08-15-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Daiz4yota

Does anyone have a severe delay from pushing the gas pedal to acceleration? Its literally 2-3 seconds for me sometimes

I get this, I wonder if its turbo lag?

ashmostro · 08-15-2014, 08:24 PM

It's not turbo lag

08-13-2014, 09:45 PM	#2996
Rezinator Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NE iTrader: (1)	quietus, thanks for your response. I'm probably going to order the BMW PS this week. My car is still under original warranty and CPO after that until 2016. I received a very good price from my local dealer for the suspension and install. Was considering coilovers, but don't want to have to rebuild them.
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08-14-2014, 12:13 AM	#2998
bungo Private 8 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pickering iTrader: (0)	Here are some pics right after I did them.... Actually pretty much start to finish... You can see how rusty the hubs were. Attached Images __________________
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08-15-2014, 07:30 AM	#3005
N54CoupeHP Captain 71 Rep 648 Posts Drives: 2012 335is Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335is [9.66]	Any iS'ers have the PROcede Rev2.5 SE? __________________ 2012 E92 335is \| BSM/Coral Red \| Moonroof Delete \| 6MT BQ Tuning \| ar design DPs \| M Performance Spoiler \| Michelin PSS \| Cyba Ram Air \| VRSF CP \| Fuel-It! Stg 2 LPFP Split Armrest \| LUX Reverse Lights \| Rear Fog Lights Enabled TOOK DELIVERY 24 OCT 2011 [FIRST PICS] [INTERIOR PICS]
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08-15-2014, 04:23 PM	#3006
Asian Sensatian I <3 Boost 9 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2011 White 335is 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado iTrader: (0)	What tune are most of the IS owners using? Thinking of JB4 G5, also what map? Autotune? __________________ 2011 Alpine White BMW 335is 6MT Coupe \| M-Sport \| 18" Gloss Black 313M \| CF Spoiler \| BMS Cowl Filters \| ER CP with HKS SSQ BOV \| Gloss Black Vinyl Roof \| BMS DCI \| RPI Air Scoops
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08-15-2014, 04:24 PM	#3007
ashmostro Brigadier General 1304 Rep 4,180 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (28)	I was running a JB4 on various maps but have since switched to a flash tune compiled from the vishnu stage 1 map. Fast enough for me but with much more controllable throttle response on the track.
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08-15-2014, 04:40 PM	#3008
SGe92is custom user title 27 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2011 335is (SpaceGrey / Coral) Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: View Park, CA (SoCal) iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [0.00]	I'm running COBB V3 with OTS maps, just waiting to install my catted DP's and get a pro tune. __________________ 2011 BMW 335is - Space grey / Coral red 2010 Jaguar XFR - Ultimate black / Warm charcoal
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08-15-2014, 05:31 PM	#3009
MasterYoda New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: "11 335is DCT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Cobb protune by PTF. JB4 is chinese made junk. My car ran like crap with that POS installed!
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08-15-2014, 07:12 PM	#3010
Rezinator Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NE iTrader: (1)	Cobb protune by Jake at PTF. Car runs great and puts down good power at very safe levels. I'm running Cobb FMIC and ER charge pipe.
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Daiz4yota First Lieutenant 243 Rep 393 Posts Drives: 2024 AW M8 Competition Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sluggertown iTrader: (3)	Does anyone have a severe delay from pushing the gas pedal to acceleration? Its literally 2-3 seconds for me sometimes
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08-15-2014, 08:24 PM	#3014
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