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Disco3 · 08-10-2008, 03:44 PM

Hello folks,
First post to say that I've just ordered an E93 330d Auto M Sport Convertible in Le Mans Blue with Black Dakota leather. Other options include:
19" double spoke M light−alloy wheels
Wind deflector (do people actually use this?)
Heated front seats (couldn't be without a warm bum)
Professional Navigation (how much???)
BMW ConnectedDrive−Assist and Online (not sure what this does)
Voice Control ( I already shout at cars)
Bluetooth phone prep (I bet it won't work my 3G iPhone)
USB interface

Can't wait. Roll on September 1st.

cheers
Rob
BTW: The username comes from my other car - a Land Rover Discovery 3

dxb335d · 08-10-2008, 03:55 PM

Hi Rob! Spec looks good. Enjoy your car and RE-MAP.

Disco3 · 08-10-2008, 04:26 PM

Thanks mate.
Remaps. Hmmm. Bit wary in case of warranty probs. I'll read up on it. Any good threads?
regs
rob

booforty · 08-10-2008, 04:27 PM

Welcome Rob - use the search function loads of threads on remaps...

jjbirch · 08-10-2008, 04:35 PM

lots of remaps on here and lots of mappers on here thats willing to do it, wary dont even come into it some of the cars on here have done 30k miles plus and there engines never missed a beat, great engine to tune too

willhollin · 08-10-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco3

Hello folks,
First post to say that I've just ordered an E93 330d Auto M Sport Convertible in Le Mans Blue with Black Dakota leather. Other options include:
19" double spoke M light−alloy wheels
Wind deflector (do people actually use this?)
Heated front seats (couldn't be without a warm bum)
Professional Navigation (how much???)
BMW ConnectedDrive−Assist and Online (not sure what this does)
Voice Control ( I already shout at cars)
Bluetooth phone prep (I bet it won't work my 3G iPhone)
USB interface

Can't wait. Roll on September 1st.

cheers
Rob

BTW: The username comes from my other car - a Land Rover Discovery 3

Is the new 330d engine I have been reading about on the E90 threads going in the E93??

beemerbird · 08-10-2008, 05:20 PM

Welcome

Quite opposite types of cars you've got there. Enjoy the 330d, good choice.

Disco3 · 08-10-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beemerbird

Welcome

Quite opposite types of cars you've got there.

Thanks. Yes - I chose the convertible to complement the Disco3.
Disco3 = Hauling family, 3 weimaraners, mountainbikes, ski stuff etc. Plus regular offroading in Peaks, Lakes, Wales etc
330d Conv = low-luggage cruising, pleasure, and just trundling around feeling cool.
regs
rob

Whitey · 08-13-2008, 10:54 AM

Hi Guys,

Ordered my new 320d M sport Edition a few weeks back:

TiAg with Grey Dakota Leather
Pro Media Pack
Full PCD
Folding/Dimming mirrors
Heated Seats
Visibility Pack
USB
Sun protection glass
E192 M wheels - NOT THE EDITION 18's

Delivery for 1st December so counting the days!!!!

I'm new to the whole BMW scene so can anyone give me a few pointers as to where/If I can get the car chipped? I hear the 177 BHP is proving hard to remap? Also, any advise on picking up a black grill and shadow line rear lights would be massively appreciated.

Thansk guys

SoYank · 08-13-2008, 03:38 PM

First of DECEMBER!?

Whitey · 08-14-2008, 03:59 AM

Sorry - What a Pecker!

September. It's coming 1st September - I meant September!!

Wait, let me check.... Yep - definitely 1st September.

booforty · 08-14-2008, 04:17 AM

Welcome Whitey and good luck with the wait. Nice spec by the way!

Hotcoupe · 08-14-2008, 04:17 AM

Welcome Whitey, so when is your car being delivered?

If you do a search on mapping you will find the info you are after.
However I do know that Simon (emaps) now does the 320D (177)

http://www.e-maps.co.uk/products/BMW...ies+%28e90%29/

Black grills here:

http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/show_...hp?prod_id=351

http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/show_...hp?prod_id=438

Shadow line rear lights you can get on the bay.

dxb335d · 08-14-2008, 12:35 PM

whitey welcome mate. Ive heard good things about the spider tuning box. 220bhp!

SoYank · 08-14-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitey

Sorry - What a Pecker!

September. It's coming 1st September - I meant September!!

Wait, let me check.... Yep - definitely 1st September.

OK. BP back down to normal.

misterS3 · 08-15-2008, 08:28 AM

Hi Noobie/Lurker

After 4 years with the S3 (hence uname), decided on a bit more comfort and power which retaining the ability to carry lots of crap around.
Hence a 57 335d M Sport Touring has a deposit on it.
Although it's about 8 hours drive from me at the mo!

Just discovered the USB retrofit will become available next year for the Professional Nav/audio system, so after a wee hesitation this morning about completing the deal without the 6FL / USB option, this news has sealed the deal.

I'll be getting the car at the end of the month when the S3 gets chopped.

Plan will be to remap it when i get it back home.
Just need to figure out somewhere near Glasgow who will re-remap it if BMW wipe the map during servicing.
12 days and counting!

grey man · 08-16-2008, 11:31 AM

Another newbee - Had my 335d about 6 weeks now and very pleased.

Budgie · 08-16-2008, 11:43 AM

Welcome guys

Good cars and lots to be added and read ...enjoy its friendly and banter is free too,....

Then theres Carlos...

Good luck and welcome

beemerbird · 08-16-2008, 12:18 PM

Welcome boys - enjoy the forum, there's plenty of characters on here and some are nice as well.

Only kidding.

dxb335d · 08-16-2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misterS3

Hi Noobie/Lurker

After 4 years with the S3 (hence uname), decided on a bit more comfort and power which retaining the ability to carry lots of crap around.
Hence a 57 335d M Sport Touring has a deposit on it.
Although it's about 8 hours drive from me at the mo!

Just discovered the USB retrofit will become available next year for the Professional Nav/audio system, so after a wee hesitation this morning about completing the deal without the 6FL / USB option, this news has sealed the deal.

I'll be getting the car at the end of the month when the S3 gets chopped.

Plan will be to remap it when i get it back home.
Just need to figure out somewhere near Glasgow who will re-remap it if BMW wipe the map during servicing.
12 days and counting!

MisterS3, DMS will come to you. I can speak to them for you about a discount.

Porscha! · 08-16-2008, 02:54 PM

Welcome everyone

I won't beable to answer any of your E90 BMW questions but you can always come to me about rust issues, starting issues, carbs, MGs or sticky throttles

Also know a fair bit about Porsches and E30s

sheps · 08-16-2008, 08:13 PM

Welcome newbs!
My advice to you is to ditch your runflats ASAP and get yourself some 'regular' tires (I recommend Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's).

Handling, comfort and noise are all totally transformed. This is the car the 3 series should have been had BMW not been too tight to supply a space saver spare...

08-10-2008, 03:44 PM	#155
Disco3 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E93 330d MSport Auto Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (0)	Hello folks, First post to say that I've just ordered an E93 330d Auto M Sport Convertible in Le Mans Blue with Black Dakota leather. Other options include: 19" double spoke M light−alloy wheels Wind deflector (do people actually use this?) Heated front seats (couldn't be without a warm bum) Professional Navigation (how much???) BMW ConnectedDrive−Assist and Online (not sure what this does) Voice Control ( I already shout at cars) Bluetooth phone prep (I bet it won't work my 3G iPhone) USB interface Can't wait. Roll on September 1st. cheers Rob BTW: The username comes from my other car - a Land Rover Discovery 3
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08-10-2008, 03:55 PM	#156
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 995 Rep 29,344 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Hi Rob! Spec looks good. Enjoy your car and RE-MAP. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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08-10-2008, 04:26 PM	#157
Disco3 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E93 330d MSport Auto Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (0)	Thanks mate. Remaps. Hmmm. Bit wary in case of warranty probs. I'll read up on it. Any good threads? regs rob
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08-10-2008, 04:27 PM	#158
booforty Major General 343 Rep 8,809 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Welcome Rob - use the search function loads of threads on remaps...
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08-10-2008, 04:35 PM	#159
jjbirch Banned 79 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: E60 530D M SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: england iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d m sport [0.00]	lots of remaps on here and lots of mappers on here thats willing to do it, wary dont even come into it some of the cars on here have done 30k miles plus and there engines never missed a beat, great engine to tune too
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08-10-2008, 05:20 PM	#161
beemerbird Major General 177 Rep 7,953 Posts Drives: Merc diesel Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 TTRS [9.00] 2007 Audi S5 [0.00] May 2007 Porsche 99 ... [0.00] March 2007 Porsche ... [0.00] Sep. 2007 E92 335d SE [0.00] July 2006 E90 330i ... [0.00]	Welcome Quite opposite types of cars you've got there. Enjoy the 330d, good choice.
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08-13-2008, 10:54 AM	#163
Whitey Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M Sport Edition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northampton iTrader: (0)	320d M sport Edition Hi Guys, Ordered my new 320d M sport Edition a few weeks back: TiAg with Grey Dakota Leather Pro Media Pack Full PCD Folding/Dimming mirrors Heated Seats Visibility Pack USB Sun protection glass E192 M wheels - NOT THE EDITION 18's Delivery for 1st December so counting the days!!!! I'm new to the whole BMW scene so can anyone give me a few pointers as to where/If I can get the car chipped? I hear the 177 BHP is proving hard to remap? Also, any advise on picking up a black grill and shadow line rear lights would be massively appreciated. Thansk guys
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08-13-2008, 03:38 PM	#164
SoYank Major General 576 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	First of DECEMBER!? __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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08-14-2008, 03:59 AM	#165
Whitey Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M Sport Edition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northampton iTrader: (0)	Sorry - What a Pecker! September. It's coming 1st September - I meant September!! Wait, let me check.... Yep - definitely 1st September.
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08-14-2008, 04:17 AM	#166
booforty Major General 343 Rep 8,809 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Welcome Whitey and good luck with the wait. Nice spec by the way!
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Hotcoupe Major General 197 Rep 6,110 Posts Drives: Don't know yet! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List November 2008 335D ... [8.34] 2007 335D [0.00]	Welcome Whitey, so when is your car being delivered? If you do a search on mapping you will find the info you are after. However I do know that Simon (emaps) now does the 320D (177) http://www.e-maps.co.uk/products/BMW...ies+%28e90%29/ Black grills here: http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/show_...hp?prod_id=351 http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/show_...hp?prod_id=438 Shadow line rear lights you can get on the bay.
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dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 995 Rep 29,344 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	whitey welcome mate. Ive heard good things about the spider tuning box. 220bhp! __________________ 997.2 GT3
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08-15-2008, 08:28 AM	#170
misterS3 Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,733 Posts Drives: X70 on the way Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Hi Noobie/Lurker After 4 years with the S3 (hence uname), decided on a bit more comfort and power which retaining the ability to carry lots of crap around. Hence a 57 335d M Sport Touring has a deposit on it. Although it's about 8 hours drive from me at the mo! Just discovered the USB retrofit will become available next year for the Professional Nav/audio system, so after a wee hesitation this morning about completing the deal without the 6FL / USB option, this news has sealed the deal. I'll be getting the car at the end of the month when the S3 gets chopped. Plan will be to remap it when i get it back home. Just need to figure out somewhere near Glasgow who will re-remap it if BMW wipe the map during servicing. 12 days and counting!
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08-16-2008, 11:31 AM	#171
grey man Private 2 Rep 89 Posts Drives: E 91 335d SE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gloucestershire UK iTrader: (0)	Another newbee - Had my 335d about 6 weeks now and very pleased. __________________ E 91 335d SE Sparkling Graphite, Grey leather, Sat nav, Adaptive and High beam assisted Xenons, Electric heated seats, HiFi Speakers, Burr walnut etc. For winter - Defender 90 county.
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Budgie Major 31 Rep 1,339 Posts Drives: X1 25D M sport Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BEDS/CAMBS iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 X1 25 D M Sport [0.00]	Welcome guys Good cars and lots to be added and read ...enjoy its friendly and banter is free too,.... Then theres Carlos... Good luck and welcome
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beemerbird Major General 177 Rep 7,953 Posts Drives: Merc diesel Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 TTRS [9.00] 2007 Audi S5 [0.00] May 2007 Porsche 99 ... [0.00] March 2007 Porsche ... [0.00] Sep. 2007 E92 335d SE [0.00] July 2006 E90 330i ... [0.00]	Welcome boys - enjoy the forum, there's plenty of characters on here and some are nice as well. Only kidding.
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08-16-2008, 08:13 PM	#176
sheps Colonel 77 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK iTrader: (2)	Welcome newbs! My advice to you is to ditch your runflats ASAP and get yourself some 'regular' tires (I recommend Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's). Handling, comfort and noise are all totally transformed. This is the car the 3 series should have been had BMW not been too tight to supply a space saver spare... __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.
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