[littleoldman]

I was told i need to replace sensor/module and might as well get the plugs replaced at the same time.

Anyone know how I:
1) decide which ones to buy?
2) where do you think I should buy them?
3) can I do it myself?

The car is 2011, 335D, 104K miles.

Thanks
jonathan

[dmanb2b]

Still have that black beauty? GLWS

Controller and check your thermostat....here is recent thread

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1353920

[Hockey13]

Originally Posted by littleoldman

I was told i need to replace sensor/module and might as well get the plugs replaced at the same time.

Anyone know how I:
1) decide which ones to buy?
2) where do you think I should buy them?
3) can I do it myself?

The car is 2011, 335D, 104K miles.

Thanks
jonathan

I just posted this. I needed to do my controller but did the plugs as well. I got both plugs and controller from FCP because it's all LIFETIME. if you can't find my posts let me know.

[Yozh]

I thought you were replacing it with an M2...

Yes, you can certainly do it yourself if you have the tools and a pair of good hands. I like to get OEM parts from bmwdirectparts.com They seem to be very reasonably priced. Sometimes, ECS has good alternatives and thankfully, they have dropped the ridiculous $200+ free shipping and crazy per item shipping prices they used to add.

If you are going to do the plugs. Make sure you do it on a hot engine though. You can also test them before replacement.

[littleoldman]

Thanks
M2 chassis assignment is hopefully only a few weeks away.
Still waiting - still deciding on color and either DCT or 6spd
I have a car with PDK and several manual. Each have their own fun factor, but wonder if the DCT has to be driven "hard" to extract the fun factor

Thoughts

[Yozh]

DCT will be quicker, but 6 spd is pure. DCT is not a PDK though.

[Torqu3]

Originally Posted by Yozh

DCT will be quicker, but 6 spd is pure. DCT is not a PDK though.

Isn't the PDK just a type of DCT? Each maker seems to have their own brand of dual-clutch. Porsche with the PDK, VW and their DSG, Lamborghini and the LDF. BMW just calls theirs DCT if I'm not mistaken.

[lnxguy]

Originally Posted by Torqu3

Isn't the PDK just a type of DCT? Each maker seems to have their own brand of dual-clutch. Porsche with the PDK, VW and their DSG, Lamborghini and the LDF. BMW just calls theirs DCT if I'm not mistaken.

It is, they're all the basically the same.

[lnxguy]

Originally Posted by Torqu3

Isn't the PDK just a type of DCT? Each maker seems to have their own brand of dual-clutch. Porsche with the PDK, VW and their DSG, Lamborghini and the LDF. BMW just calls theirs DCT if I'm not mistaken.

It is, they're all the basically the same.

[littleoldman]

Originally Posted by Yozh

DCT will be quicker, but 6 spd is pure. DCT is not a PDK though.

I have a PDK in my 2010 Porsche - I have never driven the DCT BMW to compare so I welcome input.
That said I do have 4 other old P-Cars with stick (G50, 915, 915 and a 901) and they are my go-to's for rowing the gears.

I like manual's, but I will share this car with my daughter as she has resisted learning stick. She comes home for spring break in a week and the goal is to force her to drive stick...but not all 18yr old girls like stick.