First 10,000 miles in E90 335i LCI

OutOfStep · 08-17-2015, 09:11 PM

and I love the car. It does everything well. The factory warranty just expired, and I think I would like to do a few things. First order of business will be wheels and tires, as my car does not have the sport package (which is pretty dumb, if you ask me. A manual transmission and rear drive should automatically come with the sport package) I would like to maintain a certain level of comfort, but the car can definitely stand to be a little less soft and lower. Suggestions??

Flynn43 · 08-17-2015, 09:30 PM

Not sure what you have on there but id go find a nice set of some style 193's

OutOfStep · 08-17-2015, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Flynn43

Not sure what you have on there but id go find a nice set of some style 193's

I have 17 inchers. Look kinda like Alpina wheels, but more sucky. Lol.

blackhawkk22 · 08-17-2015, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Flynn43

Not sure what you have on there but id go find a nice set of some style 193's

+1

OutOfStep · 08-18-2015, 08:49 AM

What about suspension? I had Koni adjustable on a Mini Cooper S a while ago, and while great for autocross, they were a bit harsh on the street.

SoonerE39 · 08-18-2015, 09:47 AM

I also just got my 2011 335...I've only had it 3 weeks/ 800 miles but I love it. I have the Sport package so I'm satisfied with the wheels/suspension. I just wish it was slightly louder like the performance exhaust, but that thing is kinda expensive.
So in your case, I agree you need a lower, stiffer suspension and maybe 18 in wheels. I've had good experience with Eibach springs in the past but never had them on a 3 series so don't know what the would ride like on that.

Johnny Boost · 08-18-2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SoonerE39

I also just got my 2011 335...I've only had it 3 weeks/ 800 miles but I love it. I have the Sport package so I'm satisfied with the wheels/suspension. I just wish it was slightly louder like the performance exhaust, but that thing is kinda expensive.
So in your case, I agree you need a lower, stiffer suspension and maybe 18 in wheels. I've had good experience with Eibach springs in the past but never had them on a 3 series so don't know what the would ride like on that.

The performance exhaust is also hard to come by these days. Have you considered the performance exhaust mod? It costs $200-300 and essentially turns your stock exhaust into a performance exhaust.

bad karma · 08-18-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Flynn43

Not sure what you have on there but id go find a nice set of some style 193's

193's look clean as fuck on an E90. Ask me how I know.

Oh, and wrap those suckers in Pilot Super Sports. The best rubber I've driven on.

SoonerE39 · 08-18-2015, 11:31 AM

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The performance exhaust is also hard to come by these days. Have you considered the performance exhaust mod? It costs $200-300 and essentially turns your stock exhaust into a performance exhaust.

?? Are you referring to the golf t mod? Or something else. When I search performance exhaust mod I get threads about the PE

**Edit- Found it** INteresting. Might be more sound than I want but could do it in stages

Goofs · 08-18-2015, 11:40 AM

He's referring to a muffler delete if I'm not mistaken. Cut the mufflers off, and weld on straight pipes with some cyba tips and you have great looking/sounding exhaust.

OutOfStep · 08-18-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bad karma

193's look clean as fuck on an E90. Ask me how I know.

Oh, and wrap those suckers in Pilot Super Sports. The best rubber I've driven on.

Looks perfect! Mine is black as well...

Johnny Boost · 08-18-2015, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SoonerE39

?? Are you referring to the golf t mod? Or something else. When I search performance exhaust mod I get threads about the PE

**Edit- Found it** INteresting. Might be more sound than I want but could do it in stages

It wouldn't be any louder than a real performance exhaust.

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Originally Posted by Goofs

He's referring to a muffler delete if I'm not mistaken. Cut the mufflers off, and weld on straight pipes with some cyba tips and you have great looking/sounding exhaust.

Actually no, that's not what I was referring to. I am talking about the PE mod. I personally don't like the way these cars sound straight piped. Too much drone and rasp for my taste.

jgoens · 08-18-2015, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bad karma

193's look clean as fuck on an E90. Ask me how I know.

Oh, and wrap those suckers in Pilot Super Sports. The best rubber I've driven on.

Those are 193's? Everytime I see your car its like I'm looking at mine...remember we have the same car.

bad karma · 08-18-2015, 02:57 PM

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Those are 193's? Everytime I see your car its like I'm looking at mine...remember we have the same car.

Lol, yup they are 193m's: http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/193

BeastMode335i · 08-18-2015, 03:43 PM

193s r so dope..

jgoens · 08-19-2015, 10:41 AM

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Lol, yup they are 193m's: http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/193

They are nice wheels, but a little annoying to clean.

gds52 · 08-19-2015, 10:48 AM

My e93 came in with base suspension and I upgraded it to, KONI FSD shocks + H&R Sport springs. Its lowered, looks nice and the ride is still comfortable (personal opinion) for me and my wife. Cornering ability improved drastically. Yes, it does get little bumpy on bad roads, but I guess thts normal with lowered cars. Also, I had at 3000 mile road trip and absolutely loved it, no extra exhaustion as compared to the base suspension.
I think Sedan sits higher than convertible.

bad karma · 08-19-2015, 11:32 AM

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They are nice wheels, but a little annoying to clean.

More than a little...

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OutOfStep Enlisted Member 16 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i Sedan 6MT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chester County, Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	First 10,000 miles in E90 335i LCI and I love the car. It does everything well. The factory warranty just expired, and I think I would like to do a few things. First order of business will be wheels and tires, as my car does not have the sport package (which is pretty dumb, if you ask me. A manual transmission and rear drive should automatically come with the sport package) I would like to maintain a certain level of comfort, but the car can definitely stand to be a little less soft and lower. Suggestions??
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Flynn43 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Boston Ma iTrader: (0)	Not sure what you have on there but id go find a nice set of some style 193's
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OutOfStep Enlisted Member 16 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i Sedan 6MT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chester County, Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	What about suspension? I had Koni adjustable on a Mini Cooper S a while ago, and while great for autocross, they were a bit harsh on the street.
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SoonerE39 New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 335i; 2009 328i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norman OK iTrader: (0)	I also just got my 2011 335...I've only had it 3 weeks/ 800 miles but I love it. I have the Sport package so I'm satisfied with the wheels/suspension. I just wish it was slightly louder like the performance exhaust, but that thing is kinda expensive. So in your case, I agree you need a lower, stiffer suspension and maybe 18 in wheels. I've had good experience with Eibach springs in the past but never had them on a 3 series so don't know what the would ride like on that.
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Goofs Private 11 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i MT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	He's referring to a muffler delete if I'm not mistaken. Cut the mufflers off, and weld on straight pipes with some cyba tips and you have great looking/sounding exhaust.
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BeastMode335i Maximus Decimus Meridius 1130 Rep 4,584 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Down South iTrader: (2)	193s r so dope.. __________________ F30 335i Melbourne Red Metallic M-Sport Package
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gds52 Colonel 886 Rep 2,720 Posts Drives: BMW Z4M Coupe, BMW 328i E93 Co Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	My e93 came in with base suspension and I upgraded it to, KONI FSD shocks + H&R Sport springs. Its lowered, looks nice and the ride is still comfortable (personal opinion) for me and my wife. Cornering ability improved drastically. Yes, it does get little bumpy on bad roads, but I guess thts normal with lowered cars. Also, I had at 3000 mile road trip and absolutely loved it, no extra exhaustion as compared to the base suspension. I think Sedan sits higher than convertible.
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