What did you do to your car today?

John 070 · 05-17-2016, 01:15 PM

I unplugged the battery tender. I don't leave it on constantly, just let the light turn green, unplug, then do it again. If my car had feelings, she'd wonder why she's been confined to a dark garage all her life. Veal comes to mind.

BKBMW335I · 05-17-2016, 05:14 PM

Finally got rid of my runFATS and bought me some PSS's all the way around, what a difference in how my car feels.

I was hating and dreading those crappy runSPLATS and couldn't wait to dump em, finally after taking the Mrs. for a spin she realized just how crappy they really were and went along with (my nice way of saying "AUTHORIZED") the purchase.

Car takes off faster due to grip (as most of you with them already know), it feels stable and able to take corners faster and feels flatter in the curves doing so.

It's as though these are the tires that should've come stock on our cars.

What are your experiences with the PSS's??

OnlyDriveGerman · 05-17-2016, 05:52 PM

Got it back from the dealership with a new oil pan and took a nice drive. Glad to have her back.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-17-2016, 07:30 PM

Took the car in for one of those free Spring service clinics. Clean bill of health!

77,000 miles, and all they suggested was to monitor the oil filter housing gasket. They found my hose clamp I dropped a while ago too

Also, I got this dope BMW mug that darn near matches the color of my car.

cranelec · 05-18-2016, 07:23 AM

Replaced BMW base audio speakers with Musicar NW Level two speakers & amp upgrade.

JL600/6 v2, Jehnert underseats & Morel Vitrus 2 way kit in front doors. What a compliment to the Dynavin N6 I installed several weeks ago

District · 05-18-2016, 12:00 PM

Just want to introduce myself. Yesterday I brought home my first BMW... a 2011 335i with 18,500 miles on the odo and the sport package (love the seats) and iDrive. 5 years old or not, this thing looks brand new. FL car all its life and FULL of power.

Looks like the forum is full of great information and I'm sure it'll be a huge resource for me throughout my time with the car.

Check it out!

GoldenBeamer · 05-18-2016, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DCData

Just want to introduce myself. Yesterday I brought home my first BMW... a 2011 335i with 18,500 miles on the odo and the sport package (love the seats) and iDrive. 5 years old or not, this thing looks brand new. FL car all its life and FULL of power.

Looks like the forum is full of great information and I'm sure it'll be a huge resource for me throughout my time with the car.

Check it out!

Nice.

NiNeTyOne · 05-18-2016, 01:23 PM

Installed Eibach Pro Springs I had shipped over from Germany as they don't sell them for X-drive e91's here in North America and paired them up with the matching Koni FSD's they match with the Eibach's in Europe.

PN's E10-20-14-10-22 & Koni 2100-4123

Car has not yet settled, but handling is improved and it no longer feels like I need an organ transplant after hitting expansion joints and potholes.

X-Drive rake issue solved

teamraw · 05-18-2016, 10:18 PM

Anyone running a diff lockdown kit on there car? I'm having wheel hop problems at the moment

Kuch335 · 05-19-2016, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by teamraw

Anyone running a diff lockdown kit on there car? I'm having wheel hop problems at the moment

Yes, running this one, worked great for my wheel hop. Stabilized the back end under acceleration pretty well, specially on these lovely Ohio roads

http://www.***********ions.com/produ...e-for-e9x-335i

District · 05-19-2016, 10:18 AM

Purchased the car on Tuesday. Spent all day yesterday in the car putting it through its paces... blew the charge pipe at its seams by the coupler. Its getting fixed for free and I'm having BMW do a full sweep of the car afterwords.

Dammit.

Socket · 05-19-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DCData

Purchased the car on Tuesday. Spent all day yesterday in the car putting it through its paces... blew the charge pipe at its seams by the coupler. Its getting fixed for free and I'm having BMW do a full sweep of the car afterwords.

Dammit.

Get rid of that plastic charge pipe asap and get urself a nice metal aftermarket one with a blow off valve (BOV) and a MHD or JB4 tune... then dial up the fun to 11

District · 05-19-2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

Get rid of that plastic charge pipe asap and get urself a nice metal aftermarket one with a blow off valve (BOV) and a MHD or JB4 tune... then dial up the fun to 11

I was just reading up on the aftermarket charge pipes. I'm not opposed to it, I was just hoping to wait as long as possible before modding the car. A JB4 is definitely going to happen, but I want to ride out the stock power as long as possible.

Socket · 05-19-2016, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCData

I was just reading up on the aftermarket charge pipes. I'm not opposed to it, I was just hoping to wait as long as possible before modding the car. A JB4 is definitely going to happen, but I want to ride out the stock power as long as possible.

Plenty of information in my build thread

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1080234

Enjoy the car and welcome to the forums

BSM n54iS · 05-19-2016, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCData

I was just reading up on the aftermarket charge pipes. I'm not opposed to it, I was just hoping to wait as long as possible before modding the car. A JB4 is definitely going to happen, but I want to ride out the stock power as long as possible.

Why?

You'll regret that decision the instant you end up tuning

N54Twin · 05-19-2016, 04:22 PM

Got my decals.

N54Twin · 05-19-2016, 05:07 PM

Fedex just deliver my Bavsound ghost underseat subwoofer set.....

Dropping this baby's in the weekend.

Hacksaw · 05-19-2016, 07:18 PM

Finished detailing the interior of the new to me 2011 335i with 51k miles. Also completed the update of the Nav system to the 2016 update.. it was sitting at 2011 maps! Also replaced the USB port in the glove box, probably explains why the stealer had never updated it.

Already had the usual service performed as part of the trade it process it had gone through, but confirmed it had a new air filter, cabin filter along with actual fresh oil. (Good thing the fill cap is so large)

Waiting on:

Front belly kit
Right belly cover and parts
Full front clear bra package
Some maintenance items
Drivers door seal the PO managed to chew up a little on the bottom

Then it's time to get it out there and put some miles on the lousy runflats.. so I can justify to the wife the need for new tires... PSS's of course.

And yeah, new on this board... I still have an e46 M3 track/street car as well so I am usually on M3Forum

NiNeTyOne · 05-20-2016, 12:37 AM

Put the Direzza Z11 Star Spec's back on the car and tossed the winter tires back in the garage.

On the new Eibach's and FSD's the difference is quite astonishing.

Amazing what a really good sidewall design can do for handling.

N54Twin · 05-20-2016, 06:26 PM

Came from work and decided i was going to put in the Bavsound ghost subs in. So after 1h i just got this to say "This subs sound amazing"

Can wait to get the speakers upgrade.

overdrivex · 05-20-2016, 11:08 PM

Me trying to be a "home mechanic", I screwed up a simple spark plug change. Car was misfiring before, so I bought new plugs and coils and installed them. Car wouldn't start. Put in old coils, car started but now is misfiring on cylinder 1 and 5...violently. I'm not sure what is going on, and it would have been cheaper to just get the shop to do it...but now I'll have to somehow get the car to the shop so it can be fixed...

Last time I will DIY on this BMW.

Ruddigger · 05-21-2016, 10:21 AM

Replaced the cabin filter, cut out the charcoal filter, put in a K&N drop-in filter.

05-17-2016, 01:15 PM	#3279
John 070 Lieutenant General 1750 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	I unplugged the battery tender. I don't leave it on constantly, just let the light turn green, unplug, then do it again. If my car had feelings, she'd wonder why she's been confined to a dark garage all her life. Veal comes to mind.
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05-17-2016, 05:14 PM	#3280
BKBMW335I Captain 160 Rep 772 Posts Drives: '11 E93 335I Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Land of OZ, Kansas iTrader: (0)	Finally got rid of my runFATS and bought me some PSS's all the way around, what a difference in how my car feels. I was hating and dreading those crappy runSPLATS and couldn't wait to dump em, finally after taking the Mrs. for a spin she realized just how crappy they really were and went along with (my nice way of saying "AUTHORIZED") the purchase. Car takes off faster due to grip (as most of you with them already know), it feels stable and able to take corners faster and feels flatter in the curves doing so. It's as though these are the tires that should've come stock on our cars. What are your experiences with the PSS's?? __________________ Mods: MHD Stg 2, xHP Flashtool Stage 3, VRSF 3" Chargepipe, Megan 4" Downpipes, Pure N55 Inlet, Outlet, VSRF 5" Stepped Intercooler, GFB Diverter, BMS N55 Intake, Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires, BMS Sport Oil Cooler Valve, CF Spoiler, CF Kidney Grille, CF Mirror Covers, CF Eyelids, CF Wheel Hub Covers, CF Diffuser, M Sport Racing Strip, 20% Tints, and Golf Tee Mod
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05-17-2016, 05:52 PM	#3281
OnlyDriveGerman Lieutenant 185 Rep 527 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Haven County, CT iTrader: (1)	Got it back from the dealership with a new oil pan and took a nice drive. Glad to have her back.
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05-17-2016, 07:30 PM	#3282
Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3902 Rep 5,111 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Took the car in for one of those free Spring service clinics. Clean bill of health! 77,000 miles, and all they suggested was to monitor the oil filter housing gasket. They found my hose clamp I dropped a while ago too Also, I got this dope BMW mug that darn near matches the color of my car. Last edited by Welcome to NBA Jam; 05-17-2016 at 07:39 PM..
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05-18-2016, 07:23 AM	#3283
cranelec Second Lieutenant 110 Rep 233 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NEPA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 328i xDrive [0.00] 2011 335i xDrive [0.00] 2007 BMW 328xi [0.00]	Sound Advice Replaced BMW base audio speakers with Musicar NW Level two speakers & amp upgrade. JL600/6 v2, Jehnert underseats & Morel Vitrus 2 way kit in front doors. What a compliment to the Dynavin N6 I installed several weeks ago
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05-18-2016, 12:00 PM	#3284
District New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2016 Location: SWFL and DC iTrader: (0)	Just brought home my first BMW! Just want to introduce myself. Yesterday I brought home my first BMW... a 2011 335i with 18,500 miles on the odo and the sport package (love the seats) and iDrive. 5 years old or not, this thing looks brand new. FL car all its life and FULL of power. Looks like the forum is full of great information and I'm sure it'll be a huge resource for me throughout my time with the car. Check it out!
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05-18-2016, 01:23 PM	#3286
NiNeTyOne Touring cars rock 351 Rep 907 Posts Drives: e91 330xi / 997 GT3 Cup Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: SEA iTrader: (0)	Installed Eibach Pro Springs I had shipped over from Germany as they don't sell them for X-drive e91's here in North America and paired them up with the matching Koni FSD's they match with the Eibach's in Europe. PN's E10-20-14-10-22 & Koni 2100-4123 Car has not yet settled, but handling is improved and it no longer feels like I need an organ transplant after hitting expansion joints and potholes. X-Drive rake issue solved __________________ Sportwagon Daily: I've done some stuff.
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05-18-2016, 10:18 PM	#3287
teamraw Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335is, 2018 BMW M4C, Join Date: May 2015 Location: Reno NV iTrader: (0)	Anyone running a diff lockdown kit on there car? I'm having wheel hop problems at the moment
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05-19-2016, 10:18 AM	#3289
District New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2016 Location: SWFL and DC iTrader: (0)	Purchased the car on Tuesday. Spent all day yesterday in the car putting it through its paces... blew the charge pipe at its seams by the coupler. Its getting fixed for free and I'm having BMW do a full sweep of the car afterwords. Dammit.
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05-19-2016, 04:22 PM	#3294
N54Twin Major 414 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: F85 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9)	Got my decals. Attached Images __________________
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05-19-2016, 05:07 PM	#3295
N54Twin Major 414 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: F85 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9)	Fedex just deliver my Bavsound ghost underseat subwoofer set..... Dropping this baby's in the weekend. Attached Images __________________
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05-19-2016, 07:18 PM	#3296
Hacksaw Private First Class 25 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: May 2016 Location: SA TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Finished detailing the interior of the new to me 2011 335i with 51k miles. Also completed the update of the Nav system to the 2016 update.. it was sitting at 2011 maps! Also replaced the USB port in the glove box, probably explains why the stealer had never updated it. Already had the usual service performed as part of the trade it process it had gone through, but confirmed it had a new air filter, cabin filter along with actual fresh oil. (Good thing the fill cap is so large) Waiting on: Front belly kit Right belly cover and parts Full front clear bra package Some maintenance items Drivers door seal the PO managed to chew up a little on the bottom Then it's time to get it out there and put some miles on the lousy runflats.. so I can justify to the wife the need for new tires... PSS's of course. And yeah, new on this board... I still have an e46 M3 track/street car as well so I am usually on M3Forum __________________ '11 BMW///335i Sedan Black Sapphire Metallic\|Dakota Blk Lthr\|Sport Seats\|M Sport Sus PKG\|Nav\| '02 BMW ///M3Imola Red\|Blk Cloth\|6M\|TFS CSL TUNE - MSS54HP\|CSL Rep Airbox\|Euro Headers\|StopTech ST-40 BBKs\|Kirk 4pt Bar\|CF CSL Trunk\|GC Race F/R Sways\| Last edited by Hacksaw; 05-19-2016 at 07:30 PM..
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05-20-2016, 12:37 AM	#3297
NiNeTyOne Touring cars rock 351 Rep 907 Posts Drives: e91 330xi / 997 GT3 Cup Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: SEA iTrader: (0)	Put the Direzza Z11 Star Spec's back on the car and tossed the winter tires back in the garage. On the new Eibach's and FSD's the difference is quite astonishing. Amazing what a really good sidewall design can do for handling. __________________ Sportwagon Daily: I've done some stuff.
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05-20-2016, 06:26 PM	#3298
N54Twin Major 414 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: F85 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9)	Came from work and decided i was going to put in the Bavsound ghost subs in. So after 1h i just got this to say "This subs sound amazing" Can wait to get the speakers upgrade. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by N54Twin; 05-20-2016 at 09:32 PM..
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05-20-2016, 11:08 PM	#3299
overdrivex First Lieutenant 97 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2001 Miata, 2006 Accord Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chester County, PA iTrader: (0)	Me trying to be a "home mechanic", I screwed up a simple spark plug change. Car was misfiring before, so I bought new plugs and coils and installed them. Car wouldn't start. Put in old coils, car started but now is misfiring on cylinder 1 and 5...violently. I'm not sure what is going on, and it would have been cheaper to just get the shop to do it...but now I'll have to somehow get the car to the shop so it can be fixed... Last time I will DIY on this BMW.
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05-21-2016, 10:21 AM	#3300
Ruddigger Major 698 Rep 1,302 Posts Drives: 2012 E91 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Replaced the cabin filter, cut out the charcoal filter, put in a K&N drop-in filter. __________________ My build thread. It's a wagon with stuff on it.
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