Subaru STI->Ls1 Camaro -> 335i e90

dlouie87 · 01-09-2011, 05:54 PM

Hello!

I was currently in the market for a AW or SGM e90 or e92 but I think i'm set on a AW e90. I'm looking forward to learn from this forum since it's my first BMW. I've had a 350 awhp+ STi, LS1 powered 1967 camaro, and cbr600rr. Hopefully I can find a used 2007-2009 AW around the northern ca area.

First thing first, what do people first do to these fine machines? I'm thinking of blacking out the current "chrome" window trim and etc.

Intake system/exhaust/tune?

Here's a few pics of my old ride.

My Voltex/ARC/semi jdm 2005 STi... this was in 2007 before the "flush" movement got all "hyphy" LOL .

1967 camaro:

I hope you guys enjoy.... looking forward to finding my e90

-Dan

frozenfire · 01-09-2011, 07:46 PM

Nice camaro, I use to have a LS1 WS6 back in the day, car was real powerful, way to exepensive on gas though. I'm not a fan of subarus or any other sedans, but the camaro I like!

As for mods, I guess it depends on what you want out of your car.

I just got my e92 a few weeks ago, I think my first mods are going to be window tint, black window trim, JB4 PnP (hopefully by spring), and Rims. I'm not a fan of loud exhausts or blow off valves, so I probably wont be doing that. However other people on here do like that and I imagine those are among the firsts things they do.

e90fun · 01-09-2011, 10:30 PM

tint.
drop.
rims.
also, try to get a e9- that has mtech kit on it.
i wish someone would of told me that when i was in the market for a car. haha.
good luck op.

dlouie87 · 01-10-2011, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by e90fun

tint.
drop.
rims.
also, try to get a e9- that has mtech kit on it.
i wish someone would of told me that when i was in the market for a car. haha.
good luck op.

Thanks. I found a 335i AW e90. no m-kit and pre LCI.

I'm thinking h&r Springs and tint first.

BaMBaM4002 · 01-10-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dlouie87

Thanks. I found a 335i AW e90. no m-kit and pre LCI.

I'm thinking h&r Springs and tint first.

Those 2 would be the cheapest and the most notable cosmetic changes to the car along with shawdow line trim (Black vinyl over the Window trim)

hipnotic · 01-10-2011, 06:14 PM

nice rides

dlouie87 · 01-10-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BaMBaM4002

Those 2 would be the cheapest and the most notable cosmetic changes to the car along with shawdow line trim (Black vinyl over the Window trim)

The car already has black trim. I think I'm going to look into the H&r. Do people use the stock suspension or new shocks?

nvmd... doesn't have the black trim... but doesn't look too bad.

dlouie87 · 01-12-2011, 03:00 AM

Its here:

sn3akerh3ad · 01-12-2011, 03:30 AM

welcome! great looking car ^^.. looks exactly like mine when i bought it three months ago. let the modding begin. GOODLUCK!

BaMBaM4002 · 01-12-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dlouie87

The car already has black trim. I think I'm going to look into the H&r. Do people use the stock suspension or new shocks?

nvmd... doesn't have the black trim... but doesn't look too bad.

You'll see a bunch of people using their oem shocks but it would be beneficial in the long run to just pair the springs with a good aftermarket strut

I have gone 20k miles on the stock struts and they are holding up fine, but i drive normal everyday lol

DetailAddict · 01-12-2011, 12:00 PM

now you just need some angel eye LED, grill, roundels, tail, roof spoilers, m-tech kit... blah blah blah and you are set! LOL!

dlouie87 · 01-12-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DetailAddict

now you just need some angel eye LED, grill, roundels, tail, roof spoilers, m-tech kit... blah blah blah and you are set! LOL!

hey! I dont know if you remember me... but you partner'd up with speed element right?

I was there right when you were trying to get started... 2006-2007 (when I still had the STi).

Hahaha... are most of you still driving e9X now? I knew devin just got that blue one.

DetailAddict · 01-12-2011, 04:32 PM

Sorry, don't remember your name/face, maybe if I see you in person instead of your SN...

We weren't partner or anything, but we did sub lease a place from them. We now have a place of our own in Santa Clara.

You should come visit sometime!

Dev doesn't have his bimmer for a LONG time now... lol! I still have my e90 since 08...

I'll send you a PM in a bit...

Leo

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Originally Posted by dlouie87

hey! I dont know if you remember me... but you partner'd up with speed element right?

I was there right when you were trying to get started... 2006-2007 (when I still had the STi).

Hahaha... are most of you still driving e9X now? I knew devin just got that blue one.

dlouie87 · 01-12-2011, 10:47 PM

^^ it's all good.

pc4400 · 01-12-2011, 11:15 PM

welcome to the "switched from Subie to E9X" club.
The subie was fun, but the 335's twin turbo set up is weird compared to the subie. All that power but almost no turbo lag.
enjoy the car!

dlouie87 · 01-13-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pc4400

welcome to the "switched from Subie to E9X" club.
The subie was fun, but the 335's twin turbo set up is weird compared to the subie. All that power but almost no turbo lag.
enjoy the car!

Yeah. I love it so far... trying to stay away from the mod bug for now.

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frozenfire Private First Class 11 Rep 160 Posts Drives: E92 335i SG Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	Nice camaro, I use to have a LS1 WS6 back in the day, car was real powerful, way to exepensive on gas though. I'm not a fan of subarus or any other sedans, but the camaro I like! As for mods, I guess it depends on what you want out of your car. I just got my e92 a few weeks ago, I think my first mods are going to be window tint, black window trim, JB4 PnP (hopefully by spring), and Rims. I'm not a fan of loud exhausts or blow off valves, so I probably wont be doing that. However other people on here do like that and I imagine those are among the firsts things they do.
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e90fun ('''\(;,,,;)/''') 79 Rep 1,682 Posts Drives: AW 335i e90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA / Santa Rosa, CA iTrader: (14)	tint. drop. rims. also, try to get a e9- that has mtech kit on it. i wish someone would of told me that when i was in the market for a car. haha. good luck op. __________________ Stock 08` Alpine White E90 335i
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dlouie87 Lieutenant 31 Rep 509 Posts Drives: 2007 AW 335i e90 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chico/Yuba City iTrader: (2)	Its here:
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sn3akerh3ad Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2007 3er Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: california iTrader: (0)	welcome! great looking car ^^.. looks exactly like mine when i bought it three months ago. let the modding begin. GOODLUCK!
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DetailAddict Captain 41 Rep 976 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (10)	now you just need some angel eye LED, grill, roundels, tail, roof spoilers, m-tech kit... blah blah blah and you are set! LOL!
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dlouie87 Lieutenant 31 Rep 509 Posts Drives: 2007 AW 335i e90 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chico/Yuba City iTrader: (2)	^^ it's all good.
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pc4400 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	welcome to the "switched from Subie to E9X" club. The subie was fun, but the 335's twin turbo set up is weird compared to the subie. All that power but almost no turbo lag. enjoy the car!
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