Sockets 335i build

Hoper · 09-03-2021, 11:39 PM

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Nice - looks like it needs a bit less work than my e30 project

What are your plans for it?

Dunno yet mate

Nice one Socks, have seen the light and joined the silver brigade

Some deets mate, K's? Year model

Socket · 09-04-2021, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoper

Nice one Socks, have seen the light and joined the silver brigade

Some deets mate, K's? Year model

HaHaha yeh Hops

2008, 335i Msport, 180K,

Titanium silver, Black interior + sunroof

Seems to be in decent shape

No waste gate rattle, trans ok, needs a wheel alignment

From what we can tell never been modded

Is being looked over atm so will come back with a full condition report

Socket · 09-06-2021, 05:11 AM

OK so now the E92 collection has grown to 3 and the neighbors are wondering if i've opened a BMW dealership

Will be for a very short time, with the 320D heading off to a new home on Wed

kookie · 09-06-2021, 06:37 PM

I saw that car on facebook and was about to enquire. Then I saw you messaged and figured it was sold. Guess I was right

GL with the project.

I guess this one is your track car?

Socket · 09-07-2021, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kookie

I saw that car on facebook and was about to enquire. Then I saw you messaged and figured it was sold. Guess I was right

GL with the project.

I guess this one is your track car?

No not a track car, am fixing it up with a view to sell it down the track. Mechanically in great shape, just a few oil leaks that Vince and I will fix up.

Damage on the drivers side is superficial. I have already replaced the door and have new fender and side skirt on the way

Already looking better with a bit of work

Socket · 09-07-2021, 04:30 AM

Replacing a door is super easy (a few nuts on the hinges and unplug the harness) but doing it by yourself is a massive pinta because it is so heavy to lift.... pro tip is to get a second person if you ever do this job

Socket · 09-17-2021, 07:24 AM

Have another small project on the go

Coupes33 · 09-17-2021, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Socket

Have another small project on the go

A model sized SPCGRY. Great work. At least, it will be cheaper to work on Socks.

Socket · 09-17-2021, 09:33 PM

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A model sized SPCGRY. Great work. At least, it will be cheaper to work on Socks.

Hahah this is true Coupes.... I already had a 1/18 die cast as a base. It is being modded to be a mini spcgry... the guy doing the work does it for a hobby and the attention to detail is amazing. For example here are some shots of making the CSL boot .. Ill share more pics as the project progresses

Socket · 09-27-2021, 02:43 AM

Mechanical and panel repairs are complete on Gary III
New front fender and door, minor damage to side skirt and quarter panel repaired and painted.
Door needs to get a fresh coat of paint to improve the colour match.

Big call out to Vince who did all the mechanical work including

New Oil filter housing gasket
New Oil pan gasket
New valve cover and gasket
New transmission pan. gasket and mechatronics bits
Replacement coolant expansion tank
Cylinder head coolant hose connector (plastic mickey mouse one that falls apart)
Engine mounts
Fresh coil pack
Power steering tank seal

Plus probably some stuff I've forgotten

All the major parts including engine, transmission, turbos etc were in great shape and didn't need anything other then new fluids

Some new rubber and an alignment and all done

Pics below

Coupes33 · 09-27-2021, 04:54 PM

What are you going to do with this 335 Socks.

jzx_andy · 09-27-2021, 11:07 PM

Did you spray the panels yourself? Looks good in those shots.

Socket · 09-28-2021, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Coupes33

What are you going to do with this 335 Socks.

Going to put it up for sale Coupes... just needs new rear tires, an alignment, a H8 bulb and a RWC

Wish I could keep it, because a bone stock 335i is pretty rare these days

Socket · 09-28-2021, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jzx_andy

Did you spray the panels yourself? Looks good in those shots.

No, I sux at spray painting Andy

Job is being done by Ben from Revive Panel Solutions, who did the repairs on my car back in May. He is swinging by tomorrow night to color match and paint the drivers side door.

Socket · 09-29-2021, 07:16 AM

Door had been painted and matches the rest of the car now

Lookin fresh

Socket · 09-29-2021, 09:33 AM

Had to replace the drivers window. Could not find an DIY specifically for the E92 so I thought I'd make one

Hope this helps someone out one day

shannon1 · 09-30-2021, 03:02 AM

Well done mate. Good luck when you're ready for it to go on sale.

Socket · 10-09-2021, 05:31 AM

All done and ready for a roadworthy on Monday

Scrubbed up ok

shannon1 · 10-09-2021, 08:54 PM

Looks fantastic mate. Good job

Socket · 10-10-2021, 03:46 AM

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Looks fantastic mate. Good job

Thanks mate

Socket · 10-18-2021, 01:33 AM

Gary III is all fixed up and up for sale.....

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...-7456089/?Cr=8

Big thanks to Vince L for the photography work for the car sales advert

Rajvosa · 10-18-2021, 08:48 AM

Came up well mate! Good luck with sale !

09-06-2021, 05:11 AM	#4887
Socket Lieutenant General 4720 Rep 11,971 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	OK so now the E92 collection has grown to 3 and the neighbors are wondering if i've opened a BMW dealership Will be for a very short time, with the 320D heading off to a new home on Wed Attached Images
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09-06-2021, 06:37 PM	#4888
kookie Lieutenant 75 Rep 460 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (2)	I saw that car on facebook and was about to enquire. Then I saw you messaged and figured it was sold. Guess I was right GL with the project. I guess this one is your track car?
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09-07-2021, 04:30 AM	#4890
Socket Lieutenant General 4720 Rep 11,971 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Replacing a door is super easy (a few nuts on the hinges and unplug the harness) but doing it by yourself is a massive pinta because it is so heavy to lift.... pro tip is to get a second person if you ever do this job Attached Images
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09-17-2021, 07:24 AM	#4891
Socket Lieutenant General 4720 Rep 11,971 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Have another small project on the go Attached Images
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09-27-2021, 02:43 AM	#4894
Socket Lieutenant General 4720 Rep 11,971 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Mechanical and panel repairs are complete on Gary III New front fender and door, minor damage to side skirt and quarter panel repaired and painted. Door needs to get a fresh coat of paint to improve the colour match. Big call out to Vince who did all the mechanical work including New Oil filter housing gasket New Oil pan gasket New valve cover and gasket New transmission pan. gasket and mechatronics bits Replacement coolant expansion tank Cylinder head coolant hose connector (plastic mickey mouse one that falls apart) Engine mounts Fresh coil pack Power steering tank seal Plus probably some stuff I've forgotten All the major parts including engine, transmission, turbos etc were in great shape and didn't need anything other then new fluids Some new rubber and an alignment and all done Pics below Attached Images
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09-27-2021, 04:54 PM	#4895
Coupes33 Major 383 Rep 1,401 Posts Drives: 2006 335i, 2017 Audi S3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia iTrader: (0)	What are you going to do with this 335 Socks.
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09-27-2021, 11:07 PM	#4896
jzx_andy Slowpoke 244 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i N54 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Did you spray the panels yourself? Looks good in those shots. __________________ build thread - OEM+ WIDEBODY \| Factory Individual Audio, Active Steering, Comfort Access & M-Sport optioned 6MT swapped \| Xtreme twin disk & SMF \| Advan RSII \| ST XTA \| F82 M4 heated front seats \| BMW Individual interior trims \| CIC/Combox retrofits \| Custom headlights \| 1M/M3 mirrors \| 335is auxiliary radiator \| LCI tails
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09-29-2021, 07:16 AM	#4899
Socket Lieutenant General 4720 Rep 11,971 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Door had been painted and matches the rest of the car now Lookin fresh Attached Images
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09-29-2021, 09:33 AM	#4900
Socket Lieutenant General 4720 Rep 11,971 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Had to replace the drivers window. Could not find an DIY specifically for the E92 so I thought I'd make one Hope this helps someone out one day
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09-30-2021, 03:02 AM	#4901
shannon1 Private First Class 699 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2007 E91 323i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E91 323i [0.00] 1970 Volvo P1800 E [0.00]	Well done mate. Good luck when you're ready for it to go on sale.
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10-09-2021, 05:31 AM	#4902
Socket Lieutenant General 4720 Rep 11,971 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	All done and ready for a roadworthy on Monday Scrubbed up ok Attached Images
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10-09-2021, 08:54 PM	#4903
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10-18-2021, 01:33 AM	#4905
Socket Lieutenant General 4720 Rep 11,971 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Gary III is all fixed up and up for sale..... https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...-7456089/?Cr=8 Big thanks to Vince L for the photography work for the car sales advert Attached Images
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10-18-2021, 08:48 AM	#4906
Rajvosa Major 264 Rep 1,086 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Came up well mate! Good luck with sale !
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