[BMW335iSport]

Hi all,

Finally got round to getting myself an N54 m-sport, I bought it roughly 3 months ago, it's done 60,000 miles and has pretty much the full works from the factory including voice control, TV etc. It also seems to of had an aftermarket spoiler installed along with a rear diffuser.

What I've done so far:

• All wheels refurbed
• Dent taking out of the rear bumper
• Exhaust flap disabled
• Hydro pump replaced and coded (god bless the warranty)
• OEM Black gloss kidney grill

Plans for 2017

• Machine buffer/detailing

Potential plans

• KYCS angel eye conversion
• Front splitter and side skirt extensions
• Window tint
• Downpipes

Photo Time

[CitizenKane]

Nice! Clean black 335s seem to be becoming something of a rarity these days.

Those look like the OEM Performance spoiler and rear diffuser, but I'm not sure how you could find out if they're actually OEM or reps without removing them. Either way they look good.

Re black kidney grilles, again I'd recommend the OEM Performance ones - they're not particularly pricey and it's totally worth going OEM to be sure of quality and fitment.

I'd recommend buying from site sponsor Cotswold BMW - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1205159

[BMW335iSport]

Cheers, I'll be honest I was looking at Ebay/Amazon 50 quid grills! They seem to have good feedback on forums. I'll ask Cotswold for a price though as £125 through the main website isn't a mad price as is.

[Spanner99]

Nice looking car, that definitely looks like the Oem performance gearstick as well.

For the grills check amazon as bmw direct were advertising them on there for £26 a side, just make sure to get the pre lci ones.

[Co55mic]

Looks nice, even has the steering wheel trim from the X1. I like the rear diffuser and high kick spoiler too. Your hand break lever doesn't look like a m sport but goes nicely with the alcantara boot.

Good luck with the future modding, I'll keep an eye on this thread...

[BMW335iSport]

Originally Posted by Spanner99

Nice looking car, that definitely looks like the Oem performance gearstick as well.

For the grills check amazon as bmw direct were advertising them on there for £26 a side, just make sure to get the pre lci ones.

Cheers, will have a gander. I see that you're Reading based, any recommendations for local coders? Grosvenor seemed a bit expensive!

[Phil325i]

Originally Posted by Incrediblewoody

any recommendations for local coders?

I can recommend Marius at Duda Garage, Southampton:

http://duda-garage.com/

What he doesn't know about coding isn't worth knowing! I've found him reasonably priced too...

[Smokey33]

Nice car. Needs different wheels though, they look really small.

[BMW335iSport]

Thanks Phil, I was hoping there would be someone Reading based, might just get the Carly app and a cheap adapter.

Smokey, it's funny, when I look at photos of my car I think exactly the same however in the flesh they look right for it. That and I don't have another grand lying about for a new set!

[Spanner99]

What are you looking to get coded? Ive got the Carly app and brought the adapter last month. I found that the cheap adapter wouldn't code half of the stuff I wanted.

[Smokey33]

You don't need a grand.

MV4 225's are like 350quid and look fantastic

[Chappers 71]

Originally Posted by Smokey33

You don't need a grand.

MV4 225's are like 350quid and look fantastic

Yeah add on at least £700 for a set of decent tyres & then there's the harsher ride to consider with 19''s

[Chappers 71]

Looks good as it is woody.
Maybe a engine remap & intercooler?

[BMW335iSport]

Originally Posted by Spanner99

What are you looking to get coded? Ive got the Carly app and brought the adapter last month. I found that the cheap adapter wouldn't code half of the stuff I wanted.

Just a couple of things:

Disable seat assist/butler, I'm a little worried about pulling the fuse on the seat assist as a few posts mentioned that it could interfere with the airbags.

Mirrors to fold when locked/unlocked.

Delete window opening half way on unlock

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Looks good as it is woody.
Maybe a engine remap & intercooler?

Might have a JB4 to install within the month!

[Chappers 71]

[QUOTE=Incrediblewoody;22041062



Might have a JB4 to install within the month![/QUOTE]

Nice
JBs aren't for me but a lot of people run them & are happy. Once you increase the power expect to have to replace at least the coils

[BMW335iSport]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Nice
JBs aren't for me but a lot of people run them & are happy. Once you increase the power expect to have to replace at least the coils

The smiles per gallon will increase exponentially though, got to factor that in!

[Chappers 71]

Originally Posted by Incrediblewoody

The smiles per gallon will increase exponentially though, got to factor that in!

Yes they do, my engine & gearbox remapps & mishimoto intercooler have more than paid for themselves with smiles per miles

[BMW335iSport]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Yes they do, my engine & gearbox remapps & mishimoto intercooler have more than paid for themselves with smiles per miles

Nice, did you go for the Alpina flash? I've just had a quote to get that done for £70, seems reasonable.

[Chappers 71]

For £70 what you got to loose
mines a JF automotive gearbox remap done at their workshop in Maidstone kent cost £195.

[BMW335iSport]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

For £70 what you got to loose
mines a JF automotive gearbox remap done at their workshop in Maidstone kent cost £195.

Interesting, did you get the gearbox done at a different time to the engine remap? if so, big difference?

The reviews I've read on the Alpina flash make it look fantastic.

[Chappers 71]

Yeah engines a quantum remap, very happy with it £250 had this done first then decided to get the box remapped has made a big difference all together over stock. I set myself a limit of £1000 on go faster mods. When stock max 1/4 mile terminal speed was 101mph & running in the 14s it'll now done a 109.6mph & runs 13.2s

I don't have any experience of the Alpina flash but a lot of people have done it

[BMW335iSport]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Yeah engines a quantum remap, very happy with it £250 had this done first then decided to get the box remapped has made a big difference all together over stock. I set myself a limit of £1000 on go faster mods. When stock max 1/4 mile terminal speed was 101mph & running in the 14s it'll now done a 109.6mph & runs 13.2s

I don't have any experience of the Alpina flash but a lot of people have done it

Nice, I should really set a budget.. I can see it becoming a bit addictive.

Thought I'd post the before and afters on the wheel refurbs, used a place in Wokingham called Littleknocks, great service, look good as new now! I noticed the M-sport sticker wasn't perfect after the photo was taken so that's been sorted now.