[az335rider]

Originally Posted by b92

Hope everyone has had a great summer, this thread has been pretty quiet!

Anybody have any car updates? My car's been stumbling in higher gears under full throttle, thought it had just been bad gas or my custom tune needed to be looked at but then I remembered my coil packs and spark plugs are 5 years old. Just installed new coil packs and spark plugs which I probably should have done when I upgraded the turbos in 2020, but holy crap does the car pull so much harder now. Sounds way better too, can't believe I went so long without doing this.

Out of curiosity what plugs and coils did you use?

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Anyone still rockin the stock 335is wheels? Have you got them repainted or powder coated? I'd like to see pics if possible! I plan powder coat them as there was a lot of crub rash from previous owner but not sure what color to go for.

[BSM n54iS]

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Anyone still rockin the stock 335is wheels? Have you got them repainted or powder coated? I'd like to see pics if possible! I plan powder coat them as there was a lot of crub rash from previous owner but not sure what color to go for.

Ya I am 19's 235/265 ps4. And nope just wet sanded them once in their life, are you sapphire gray right?

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Originally Posted by BSM n54iS

Ya I am 19's 235/265 ps4. And nope just wet sanded them once in their life, are you sapphire gray right?

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Ohh that's an option, looks good! I'll keep that in mind. I was still on the dilemma of changing colors and what color to pick.

For the gray you mean my car's color? That was actually my old one that got totalled now I have a Alpine White one

[BSM n54iS]

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Ohh that's an option, looks good! I'll keep that in mind. I was still on the dilemma of changing colors and what color to pick.

For the gray you mean my car's color? That was actually my old one that got totalled now I have a Alpine White one

Thanks! Ya car color, white is nice. I would really consider gold with that color, not sure about the 313's in that color though something like Apex VS-5r or if you look up BBS RIA on white m3's they look great... or gunmetal or black.

[BSM n54iS]

I don't wanna be the only one posting in this thread lol but I just got rid of our corner amber led's once and for all

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1986075

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Went for a winter test ride and took a picture with my new Pixel 7

[racerbruce]

Said goodbye to my 07 Z4MR last Oct; purchased my 13 335is E93 in Nov @ 36.5K miles; loving the DCT and performance of this car; just installed the dual cone inlet filters and Coco mats that complement the Saddle Brown Dakota leather; here's the mods that will begin very soon:

BMS Chargepipe (1)
BMS Chargepipe Clip (1)
BMS Chargepipe Gasket (1)
BMS Chargepipe BOV Vacuum Adapter (1)
BMS NGK 2 Step Colder Spark Plugs (6)
BMS Spark Plug Socket (1)
BMS JB+ Software Tuner (1)
BMS Cowl Cabin Filters Red (2)
TMS Billet PCV Valve (1)
TMS Blow-By Vent Hose (1)
TMS Dinan Performance Ignition Coils (6)
ECS Silicone Red Vacuum Hose 6MM ID (9 Ft)
TiAL Q50mm BOV Red 11 Lb Spring (1)
Ebay Ignition Coil Cover (1)

[racerbruce]

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Went for a winter test ride and took a picture with my new Pixel 7

awesome looking is - well done; is it lowered? are those 18's or 19 in wheels?

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Originally Posted by racerbruce

awesome looking is - well done; is it lowered? are those 18's or 19 in wheels?

Thanks yours to!

Yep, it is lowered on some H&R sport springs. These are my winter wheels, they are actually 17 inch Costco replicas. I'll have to post another picture come spring/summer.

[racerbruce]

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Thanks yours to!

Yep, it is lowered on some H&R sport springs. These are my winter wheels, they are actually 17 inch Costco replicas. I'll have to post another picture come spring/summer.

well done!
appx how much did it drop the front and rear? any issues with tire rubbing? did it positively affect the handling? i presume it required a 4 wheel alignment to adjust for the lowered condition?

[11LMBiSTT]

Left over parts from my build.. for sale, make offer:

- Quaife LSD for DCT 335is, full pumpkin - easy swap.

- Duke Dynamics M3 Hood for e92 LCI non M.

- 19" 313m wheels in mint condition with TPMS and Michelins. Can sell wheels alone or as a rolling set.

- 335is LeMans Blue Diffuser.

- Stealth Exclusive Carbon Side Extensions.

- e92 M3 driver side mirror assembly, shadowline, folding, heated, OEM Carbon cap.

- e9x M3 Cluster with custom light up ///M - Plug and Play.

Located in So Cal - OC.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Originally Posted by racerbruce

well done!
appx how much did it drop the front and rear? any issues with tire rubbing? did it positively affect the handling? i presume it required a 4 wheel alignment to adjust for the lowered condition?

Hmm it's tough to say, I didn't really measure it before and after. The official specs are 1.3 inch in the front and 1.2 inch in the rear although I must say, it almost seems like the rear didn't change much. That said, the wheel gap looks perfect now to my eyes. My issue was mostly with the front gap that I found so ugly. It looks sporty and lowered and as it should be from factory now. I have these pics of a before and 2 of after below from last year with the stock 19 inch wheels.







For rubbing, I think I had some slight rub with 12mm spacers and none with 10mm on really bad roads (our roads are shit) but I am still experimenting. This year I'm also going 1 size wider with the tires on front and rear and I suspect my tire model (Michelins) is the source of it, some say they are slighter wider than others, I'll have to see, my new tires will be Firestone Indy 500 which I had on my previous car with coils. Handling wise also tough to say as well because I wasn't really looking for that, my only goal was to make the car look better. For my previous totalled car, I had went the coilover route. For the price and for what I want springs were the choice IMO. I'm pretty happy with the stock handling and a good set of tires. And yep an alignment was required.

[racerbruce]

AWESOME!
Great look with the lowering springs - thanks so much for sharing the details - wha a ride!

[racerbruce]

Originally Posted by racerbruce

AWESOME!
Great look with the lowering springs - thanks so much for sharing the details - wha a ride!

tell us about your front lip; cf? fitment is good? can you send a weblink would love to see it!

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Originally Posted by racerbruce

tell us about your front lip; cf? fitment is good? can you send a weblink would love to see it!

It is carbon fiber although only the last layer is actual carbon fiber. It's mostly fiberglass. But most carbon fiber items are like that in my experience. It's also an ebay lip but for these type of body items, I don't think ebay matters quality wise, they seem to all be built the same way. This is the listing: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/175286984730

Fitment is great if you install it properly which (IMO) is with nuts and bolts. I had so many issues installing this style of lip (My last one was from RW Carbon) on my previous car, tried like most people did, self tapping screws and 2 way tape but it ether slowly came off under high speeds or had a gap up front and wasn't perfectly flush with the bumper. This time around, took off the bumper, bought some squeeze clamps and could perfectly align it to the bumper's shape exactly how I wanted and keep it in place, then drilled my holes. Worked like a charm. A bit of a PITA I must admit to hold the nuts in the recess of the bumper for some of the bolts but I only take it off for winter season.

[racerbruce]

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

It is carbon fiber although only the last layer is actual carbon fiber. It's mostly fiberglass. But most carbon fiber items are like that in my experience. It's also an ebay lip but for these type of body items, I don't think ebay matters quality wise, they seem to all be built the same way. This is the listing: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/175286984730

Fitment is great if you install it properly which (IMO) is with nuts and bolts. I had so many issues installing this style of lip (My last one was from RW Carbon) on my previous car, tried like most people did, self tapping screws and 2 way tape but it ether slowly came off under high speeds or had a gap up front and wasn't perfectly flush with the bumper. This time around, took off the bumper, bought some squeeze clamps and could perfectly align it to the bumper's shape exactly how I wanted and keep it in place, then drilled my holes. Worked like a charm. A bit of a PITA I must admit to hold the nuts in the recess of the bumper for some of the bolts but I only take it off for winter season.

nicely done - the effort for proper fitment was achieved - looks great!

[racerbruce]

Calling any greater Seattle area 335is owners....

Perhaps a meet/greet TBD....summer 2023.

Post here if there is interest.


Regards
Racerbruce
Gig Harbor

[racerbruce]

is there a safe octane booster that you use either consistently or as needed? please send a weblink or product name - thanks.

racerbruce

[gregsatt]

Hello Everyone,
I need instructions to install the splash guard/underbelly pan on my 2011 335is. I had a little body do a little work, they ordered the wrong part, then gave the car back to me without it. I ordered the correct part, but it looks like I have to remove a lot of the bumper cover to install the new one. Anyone ever done this?

Thanks,
Greg

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Originally Posted by gregsatt

Hello Everyone,
I need instructions to install the splash guard/underbelly pan on my 2011 335is. I had a little body do a little work, they ordered the wrong part, then gave the car back to me without it. I ordered the correct part, but it looks like I have to remove a lot of the bumper cover to install the new one. Anyone ever done this?

Thanks,
Greg

Shouldn't have to remove the front bumper to fit the underpan. It should be pretty straight forward what do you need help with. I don't understand how you are facing an issue. Like is it not fitting or aligning?

[gregsatt]

I'm not seeing how it is supposed to slide up under the bumper cover. The little wings are getting in the way as well as some other plastic pieces...

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Shouldn't have to remove the front bumper to fit the underpan. It should be pretty straight forward what do you need help with. I don't understand how you are facing an issue. Like is it not fitting or aligning?