[Ron1n]

While this isn't quite the performance mod crowd, I figured it'd still be nice to have a collection of the information. With the 335d/X5 35d still pretty new to the states (just over a year now, with 3 MY's), I expect this list will be short still for a while, but I'm hoping that other people know some things I don't and we can add to this list. If there are other categories I should include, please don't hesitate to tell me. You'll notice the only thing I have listed is tunes, because frankly, I'm unsure of any other performance mods for the car. So, if you know of any others, please, feel free to chime in.

Tunes
JBD by BMS
DTUK Multichannel Unit
DTUK Multimap System
VAC Intelligent Diesel Control Module
CHIP Express 335d Chip
CHIP Express X5 35d Chip

FMIC

DCI/CAI

Exhaust

Propane

[Thud]

335d is on my short list of cars I'm considering to replace my 135i...

Seems like JBD would be the way to go for a tune, but I haven't seen much about aftermarket exhausts in the US. Does the urea injection present a big obstacle for designing an exhaust system?

Is an aftermarket exhaust on a 335d guaranteed to sound like a cement truck?

[vasillalov]

You are missing this:

http://www.esstuning.com/categories/...2dSeries/335d/

[Ron1n]

Originally Posted by vasillalov

You are missing this:

http://www.esstuning.com/categories/...2dSeries/335d/

No I'm not.....unless the US Spec car magically got a stock 21HP boost. It was intentionally left out.

There's been no confirmation as to whether or not this works with the US Spec car.

[OC Guy]

Thanks for the list.

[Ron1n]

Potentially 2 new vendors to add for the tunes (I'm confirming with ESS if their tune works for US spec cars), and I was approached by another company that wants to use my car as a guinea pig for their tune, as well (this is a flash tune, not a piggyback or 'interceptor').

[Dinan_Bimmer]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

While this isn't quite the performance mod crowd, I figured it'd still be nice to have a collection of the information. With the 335d/X5 35d still pretty new to the states (just over a year now, with 3 MY's), I expect this list will be short still for a while, but I'm hoping that other people know some things I don't and we can add to this list. If there are other categories I should include, please don't hesitate to tell me. You'll notice the only thing I have listed is tunes, because frankly, I'm unsure of any other performance mods for the car. So, if you know of any others, please, feel free to chime in.

Tunes
JBD by BMS
DTUK Multichannel Unit
DTUK Multimap System
VAC Intelligent Diesel Control Module

FMIC

DCI/CAI

Exhaust

Propane

diff between multichannel and map units? impressive gains! these work on US versions?

[Ron1n]

There are going to definitely be more vendors to add for a few different items here. I've been talking to tuner vendors and some pretty well known names in this realm, and there could be some movement forward very soon. Good news for us diesel fans.

Everything listed in this thread is intended to be for US consumption. Our EU brethren already have a brothel full of options.

[GreenPlease]

Seems like JBD would be the way to go for a tune, but I haven't seen much about aftermarket exhausts in the US. Does the urea injection present a big obstacle for designing an exhaust system?

I've wondered the same thing.

Someone should try out an intercooler intended for a 335i. There's a fair chance that it would work.

[Ron1n]

Originally Posted by GreenPlease

I've wondered the same thing.

Someone should try out an intercooler intended for a 335i. There's a fair chance that it would work.

I'm going to invest some time very soon into looking at the options.

The Urea bit is definitely a challenge, but I'm told that circumventing the 'no start if the tank is empty' bit isn't/shouldn't be all that difficult. If that's the case, then removing it (at least the tank) would provide some much needed space in the rear, and allow for some serious exhaust modding, which would provide more power for the car.

I'm working with the vendors to see if we can give an existing FMIC a go.

[dmurray14]

If you guys haven't driven a 335d yet you really need to....they are AWESOME!

[vasillalov]

^^^
True, but I'll wait for the 6MT option if it ever becomes available.

[dmurray14]

Originally Posted by vasillalov

^^^
True, but I'll wait for the 6MT option if it ever becomes available.

Agreed, although the auto is still tons of fun

[Ron1n]

Originally Posted by vasillalov

^^^
True, but I'll wait for the 6MT option if it ever becomes available.

It won't, and the more I hear this as a reason not to buy the car, the more infuriating it becomes.

My guess is that none of you have ever drive a car with that much torque on a daily basis, and that you have NO idea how much of a pita it would be to do so, especially with the rev range.

[DnA Diesel]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

It won't, and the more I hear this as a reason not to buy the car, the more infuriating it becomes....

So it's not just me then. It does gets rather old, and tempts one to post links to images to convey the feeling...

[DnA Diesel]

...on another note, Ron1n, have you dyno'd the beast yet?

[F32Fleet]

Interesting.

[MrBonus]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

It won't, and the more I hear this as a reason not to buy the car, the more infuriating it becomes.

My guess is that none of you have ever drive a car with that much torque on a daily basis, and that you have NO idea how much of a pita it would be to do so, especially with the rev range.

Agreed. It's one of a few cars that would probably be less enjoyable with a manual transmission.

[dokeeffe]

Has anyone considered the Evolve switchable ECU Remap?

http://www.evo-s.co.uk/shop/index.ph...2945_3412_2979

[Twilight1]

Originally Posted by dokeeffe

Has anyone considered the Evolve switchable ECU Remap?

http://www.evo-s.co.uk/shop/index.ph...2945_3412_2979

Not yet available for N.A. cars.

[IlChengis]

Originally Posted by vasillalov

^^^
True, but I'll wait for the 6MT option if it ever becomes available.

+1

If it doesn't have 3 pedals it's off the book for me, period.

Infuriate away, but some people just can't deal with slushboxes, no matter how smoothly they shift and how many damn paddles and buttons they come with: it will always be boring.



-Walter

PS= thanks for putting this list together, I like keeping up with development on this platform for when it's offered with the right transmission.

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by Treppiede

+1

If it doesn't have 3 pedals it's off the book for me, period.

Infuriate away, but some people just can't deal with slushboxes, no matter how smoothly they shift and how many damn paddles and buttons they come with: it will always be boring.



-Walter

PS= thanks for putting this list together, I like keeping up with development on this platform for when it's offered with the right transmission.

Well then you will never drive a small sports sedan with a high HP (260+) diesel. There simply is no room inside the car to install a 6spd large enough to handle the early torque (425lbs @ 1750 rpms). BMW can get away with 6spd on the M-cars because max torque is farther up the RPM band, but you can't on a diesel.

To each his own, but I find 6spd purists on this board a funny lots being that a majority couldn't rev-match, or heal-to to save their life.