Heart pounding fun.

mkato13 · 01-04-2010, 10:39 PM

Ok so I just picked up my 2010 335xi 6spd Sports package with 18" (and oil cooler), Navi, Ipod, Sat radio, Logic 7, Premium, Cold weather, Comfort. Jet black with Black interior. Damn. Coming from a 2009 GTI its such a nice change(although for the last 3 weeks I have been driving a ford flex while my GTI was getting a new bumper). Car is so much more refined then anything I have ever driven.

The GTI came with 200 hp and 207 tq which I upped (3 days into owning) to 250 hp and 297 tq. This car is so much faster you cant compare and it doesn't fee like it once your out of 2nd gear. It just goes. 1st gear is a monster. I love it(the shifter hopefully will break in cause its notchy but its only got 30 miles on the car). I floored it from a dead stop and no wheel spin at all. Took off DSC and again no wheel spin. NOt used to that. Did the same thing turning off my street and again no spinor fishtailing. Normally with the GTI you cant get on it hard in 1st until your moving. This is such a nice change.

I spent the last hours looking at exterior and interior mods. I am trying to be good and drive it sanely and break it in right(still not sure exactly what that would be cause I have read different reports). I cant wait for the winter to be over cause then the performance mods will begin(or if its like the last few cars it will be about 1 week).

I am glad I spent a few weeks looking through the forums for info on what options to get and things to look for. Thanks for the help. Will post pics in the next few days.

chocobo15 · 01-04-2010, 10:57 PM

wow, congratulations ... a good purchase indeed

NiVeDh · 01-04-2010, 11:03 PM

Congrats! Looking forward to the pictures.

Craig@SupremePower · 01-04-2010, 11:58 PM

congrats!

fdriller9 · 01-05-2010, 12:44 AM

Congrats. BTW,I'm pretty sure the manual mentions something about the break in procedure. I would follow that.

JayKay335i · 01-05-2010, 02:48 AM

You should be able to spin it straight through first. Stock.

F32Fleet · 01-05-2010, 07:25 AM

Congrats, just be forewarned, 1st gear is really short so keep the drag strip launches to a minimium. Your wallet will thank you.

Nr!qUe · 01-05-2010, 08:10 AM

You should wait until the break in period is finished before you before you start pounding on the pedals

For now keep that to a down low.

Congrats on your new purchase. Enjoy it

01-05-2010, 08:12 AM

Not to rain on your parade but the 335i is a bit more fun

but any 335 is damn fun too! No wheel spin? I've done it stock numerous times with dsc off. Let the performance mods come

VWtoBMW · 01-05-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mkato13

Ok so I just picked up my 2010 335xi 6spd Sports package with 18" (and oil cooler), Navi, Ipod, Sat radio, Logic 7, Premium, Cold weather, Comfort. Jet black with Black interior. Damn. Coming from a 2009 GTI its such a nice change(although for the last 3 weeks I have been driving a ford flex while my GTI was getting a new bumper). Car is so much more refined then anything I have ever driven.

Welcome aboard.... I came out of a 2009 CC 4-Motion VR6.. after having owned many other VW's and was very pleased with the move. No regrets!

mkato13 · 01-05-2010, 12:51 PM

Well once the break in period is down(gonna read the manual tonight) Ill have to try to break the tires lose again stock and have some fun. I like to getused tothe fel of thecar under normal driving and slowly over a few weeks push it a little harder each drive. This way I can learn slowly rather then going crazy and risk an accident. Thanks for the feed back. Its nice to have traction though

mkato13 · 01-06-2010, 02:23 PM

I cant tell which I enjoy more..the great engine and suspension, body molding seats, or the heated steering wheel and seats.

BMW FTW!!

E92-Lighting · 01-06-2010, 02:28 PM

congrts and welcome aboard

Kroy · 01-06-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkato13

I cant tell which I enjoy more..the great engine and suspension, body molding seats, or the heated steering wheel and seats.

BMW FTW!!

doesn't quite mold to my fat ass, but I agree on the others.

mkato13 · 01-06-2010, 03:08 PM

LOL...wwll ok not my ass but it feels great on my back which was a huge problem with my 09GTI. I got no ass but I big bearthing hips..lol

Nr!qUe · 01-06-2010, 05:30 PM

You may think that the transmission needs breaking in (I think it does but i don't know) but this 6MT is also bit notchy and needs getting used to. the first and second gears are a little jumpy but once you get used to it you can drive it smoothly.

bmrm396 · 01-06-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

You should be able to spin it straight through first. Stock.

Yaaaaaaaaa, but hes got an xi ... anyways, congrats!

Castel · 01-06-2010, 06:45 PM

Congrats! Although taking off hard doesn't sounds like break-in procedure, engine, brakes, clutch. Anyways, enjoy!

Ender514 · 01-06-2010, 06:49 PM

congrats!!

hsleiman · 01-06-2010, 07:00 PM

My transmission was definitely really notchy when I first got it, but 2000 miles down and its the perfect level of notchy. Gives you just enough feedback that you're going into gear without being too difficult to shift.

*Disclaimer: I put in the short shift lever at ~600 miles.

BayMoWe335 · 01-06-2010, 07:16 PM

Jet Black > *

cfabluenose · 01-06-2010, 07:27 PM

Have fun...sounds like a beautiful car.

01-04-2010, 10:39 PM	#1
mkato13 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2010 Jet Black 335xi Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	Heart pounding fun. Ok so I just picked up my 2010 335xi 6spd Sports package with 18" (and oil cooler), Navi, Ipod, Sat radio, Logic 7, Premium, Cold weather, Comfort. Jet black with Black interior. Damn. Coming from a 2009 GTI its such a nice change(although for the last 3 weeks I have been driving a ford flex while my GTI was getting a new bumper). Car is so much more refined then anything I have ever driven. The GTI came with 200 hp and 207 tq which I upped (3 days into owning) to 250 hp and 297 tq. This car is so much faster you cant compare and it doesn't fee like it once your out of 2nd gear. It just goes. 1st gear is a monster. I love it(the shifter hopefully will break in cause its notchy but its only got 30 miles on the car). I floored it from a dead stop and no wheel spin at all. Took off DSC and again no wheel spin. NOt used to that. Did the same thing turning off my street and again no spinor fishtailing. Normally with the GTI you cant get on it hard in 1st until your moving. This is such a nice change. I spent the last hours looking at exterior and interior mods. I am trying to be good and drive it sanely and break it in right(still not sure exactly what that would be cause I have read different reports). I cant wait for the winter to be over cause then the performance mods will begin(or if its like the last few cars it will be about 1 week). I am glad I spent a few weeks looking through the forums for info on what options to get and things to look for. Thanks for the help. Will post pics in the next few days.
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Congrats. BTW,I'm pretty sure the manual mentions something about the break in procedure. I would follow that.
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	You should be able to spin it straight through first. Stock.
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3572 Rep 10,352 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Congrats, just be forewarned, 1st gear is really short so keep the drag strip launches to a minimium. Your wallet will thank you.
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01-05-2010, 08:10 AM	#8
Nr!qUe Captain 70 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 LCI 328i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (3)	You should wait until the break in period is finished before you before you start pounding on the pedals For now keep that to a down low. Congrats on your new purchase. Enjoy it __________________ 2009 BMW E90 328i \| Xenons \| MT \| Space Gray \| Beige-ette \| CF Fabric Trim \| iPod/USB \| 20% Tints \| Euro-Plate \| Rear Fog Switch Lego Mod \| Painted Reflectors \| Performance Short-shift Kit \| Style 197 Wheels \| OEM Sport Suspension \|
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01-05-2010, 08:12 AM	#9
my92 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Not to rain on your parade but the 335i is a bit more fun but any 335 is damn fun too! No wheel spin? I've done it stock numerous times with dsc off. Let the performance mods come
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01-05-2010, 12:51 PM	#11
mkato13 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2010 Jet Black 335xi Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	Well once the break in period is down(gonna read the manual tonight) Ill have to try to break the tires lose again stock and have some fun. I like to getused tothe fel of thecar under normal driving and slowly over a few weeks push it a little harder each drive. This way I can learn slowly rather then going crazy and risk an accident. Thanks for the feed back. Its nice to have traction though
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01-06-2010, 02:23 PM	#12
mkato13 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2010 Jet Black 335xi Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	I cant tell which I enjoy more..the great engine and suspension, body molding seats, or the heated steering wheel and seats. BMW FTW!!
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E92-Lighting 860 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	congrts and welcome aboard
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01-06-2010, 03:08 PM	#15
mkato13 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2010 Jet Black 335xi Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	LOL...wwll ok not my ass but it feels great on my back which was a huge problem with my 09GTI. I got no ass but I big bearthing hips..lol
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01-06-2010, 05:30 PM	#16
Nr!qUe Captain 70 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 LCI 328i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (3)	You may think that the transmission needs breaking in (I think it does but i don't know) but this 6MT is also bit notchy and needs getting used to. the first and second gears are a little jumpy but once you get used to it you can drive it smoothly. __________________ 2009 BMW E90 328i \| Xenons \| MT \| Space Gray \| Beige-ette \| CF Fabric Trim \| iPod/USB \| 20% Tints \| Euro-Plate \| Rear Fog Switch Lego Mod \| Painted Reflectors \| Performance Short-shift Kit \| Style 197 Wheels \| OEM Sport Suspension \|
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Castel Captain 71 Rep 801 Posts Drives: Tanzanite Blue '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (6)	Congrats! Although taking off hard doesn't sounds like break-in procedure, engine, brakes, clutch. Anyways, enjoy!
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Ender514 General 228 Rep 20,998 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	congrats!! __________________ 09' E92 335i \| 6MT \| Montego Blue \| Black Dakota Leather \| Dark Burl Walnut \| Premium \| Sport \| Cold Weather \| Nav \| Sirius \| Comfort Access \| iPod and USB adapter
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01-06-2010, 07:00 PM	#20
hsleiman First Lieutenant 12 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 11 e90 335xi PPK 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Morgantown, WV iTrader: (1)	My transmission was definitely really notchy when I first got it, but 2000 miles down and its the perfect level of notchy. Gives you just enough feedback that you're going into gear without being too difficult to shift. *Disclaimer: I put in the short shift lever at ~600 miles.
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BayMoWe335 Colonel 1176 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Jet Black > *
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01-06-2010, 07:27 PM	#22
cfabluenose Lieutenant 38 Rep 430 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wolfville iTrader: (0)	Have fun...sounds like a beautiful car. __________________ 2009 328i
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