[gtarealtor]

Hello everyone,

I am the proud new (to me) owner of a 2008 BMW 335i sport/premium package with 6MT.

I have owned 2 E36’s in the past and my previous vehicle was a 2000 BMW 540i sport 6MT. I loved this car and was very hesitant to make the transition from a 5 series to a 3 series but I took the dive.

My first impressions of the 335i sedan:
When I sat in the car, I was amazed at how much room it has. I can fit four 6 feet tall guys in my car just as comfortably as I could in the 5 series. Another pleasant surprise was the folding down rear seats. Because of this, I can get in more luggage then my 5 series though it did not have the rear folding down seats. Oh, and the icing on the cake: Cup holders that are not cheap and flimsy!

The driving experience is where the car really shines. There is power in every gear and it handles like a dream. I love driving this machine! The only thing I hate is the rear taillights! Ahh, so ugly.

Now to a few quick questions to you seasoned e90 owners:

1) When I unlock my car from the remote I have to be in about 20 feet from my car otherwise it wont work. Any reason why?
2) Is there a way to make the sideview mirrors fold in once you shut the car off or lock the doors?
3) When I hold the unlock button my windows roll down. When I hold the lock button nothing happens. Is there a way to program the key to make the windows roll up if I hold the lock button?
4) When not driving with a heavy foot, what type of gas mileage are you guys getting?

This really is an amazing vehicle. I just hope that this car does not kill me on maintenance. I plan to keep this vehicle around for a long time. I promised myself I would not mod it – Maybe I’ll just chip it …

Some pics:

[noobster]

LOL @ not cheap/flimsy cup holders

[Brey335i]

Buy the LCI (facelift) taillights. They look a lot better.

1. Do you mean that the remote has too short of a range for you?

2. Press the fold button. I also think this is possible to achieve with the smart key unit sold by EAS (European Auto Source).

3. Definitely possible with the EAS smart key unit.

4. I get 29 on the highway and 18 around town daily.

[gtarealtor]

Thanks for the reply Brey!

I am glad to know that I can get the LCI lights on my car! Will be the first upgrade I do.

1. yes, I mean the remote has a very short range.

2. I should have phrased my question a little more clearer. How can I make the side view mirrors fold with my smart key?

3. Can you tell me how or link me to a thread that does? I did a quick search and did not find anything.

[Fredo]

For the short range issue ... if you touch your chin with the remote this will increase the range. Give it a try ! The trick is your body acts as antenna.

[EAS]

Originally Posted by gtarealtor

Thanks for the reply Brey!

I am glad to know that I can get the LCI lights on my car! Will be the first upgrade I do.

1. yes, I mean the remote has a very short range.

2. I should have phrased my question a little more clearer. How can I make the side view mirrors fold with my smart key?

3. Can you tell me how or link me to a thread that does? I did a quick search and did not find anything.

The remoteKEY+ is what Brey has been referring to. Here is a thread with some information about it:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524972

Let me know if you have any other questions, I'll gladly answer them.

[gtarealtor]

Oh, I see. I was hoping there would be a way to do it from my current key.

I'm in Toronto, Canada. Have you shipped here?

[CJ421]

Congrats & welcome.

Things I recommend doing with the car:
-CDV (Clutch Delay Valve) mod - gets rid of the damn CDV and improves shifting smoothness, especially off the line and reversing.
-Replace the gooseneck stock shift knob with the M sport one or ZCP weighted.

Beyond that the car is pretty well equipped + ready to go!

You can certainly chip it, a JB3 or JB4 would add a lot of HP for a few hundred dollars. Just take it out before warranty service.

[gtarealtor]

Thanks for the warm welcome CJ421

How much HP would the JB4 add if that was the only mod I did?

[CJ421]

JB4 will give you 60-80 horsepower extra to the wheels:
http://www.burgertuning.com/jb4_pnp_...nce_tuner.html

N54 dynos:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416797

Be sure to TAKE IT OUT before you go for service (if you have warranty).

[CALWATERBOY]

Originally Posted by CJ421

JB4 will give you 60-80 horsepower extra to the wheels:
http://www.burgertuning.com/jb4_pnp_...nce_tuner.html

N54 dynos:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416797

Be sure to TAKE IT OUT before you go for service (if you have warranty).

OP - a chip is by far the biggest bang for buck.

Don't do it. First mod should be Quaife or Wavetrac LSD. Then add power.

Search and read threads here....you'll see.

[gtarealtor]

Wow 60-80HP to the WHEELS?!! I heard that it can add that much from a friend but did not believe it.

I did a search on Quaife and Wavetrac LSD. That is expensive stuff! Any reason why you feel that I should do this before chipping it?

Keep in mind I just bought the car and do not want to go crazy spending all my money on mods. The car is a daily driver (and I drive a lot!). I think the chip alone would be a nice addition though without voiding my warranty.

[EAS]

Originally Posted by gtarealtor

Oh, I see. I was hoping there would be a way to do it from my current key.

I'm in Toronto, Canada. Have you shipped here?

The remoteKEY+ allows you to use your key for these added features. Yes, shipping to Canada would not be a problem at all

[CALWATERBOY]

Originally Posted by gtarealtor

Wow 60-80HP to the WHEELS?!! I heard that it can add that much from a friend but did not believe it.

I did a search on Quaife and Wavetrac LSD. That is expensive stuff! Any reason why you feel that I should do this before chipping it?

Keep in mind I just bought the car and do not want to go crazy spending all my money on mods. The car is a daily driver (and I drive a lot!). I think the chip alone would be a nice addition though without voiding my warranty.

You'll like this mod....search for LSD install and read all about it! ~$1800 for Wavetrac, out the door.

[Randywake1]

Lci tail lights looks a lot better mate!
Welcome to the 335 club