[doughboy]

Hi all,

Just signed up.

Ordered my new 335i Touring M Sport on Saturday. Thought i'd see what's goin on here.

Delivery mid march 09.

[spacerat]

Newbie here saying hi

Joined because im hoping to upgrade my 320d next year, just trying to decide what to.... been doing lots of searching on the 335i 335d & M3. Also very interested in the cracked alloy problems.

Look forward to adding my 2pence worth

Rob

[E92Fan]

Welcome to the both of you

[Geoffo]

Originally Posted by doughboy

Hi all,

Just signed up.

Ordered my new 335i Touring M Sport on Saturday. Thought i'd see what's goin on here.

Delivery mid march 09.

I bet you can't wait.

[bmwbazza]

Hi all newbie here,

Purchased a 320d e90 2 weeks ago, it's been 12 yrs since i last owned a bmw (e30 325i)& i'm hooked again....I Love them....

I recently posted a message in the main audio forum regarding a stereo modification, as i have just noticed this forum is mainly used by bmw owners in the states. Which might be the reason i have had no reply's

Hopefully some of you fellow brits may take a look at my post and reply with any aprreciated advise.

Regards
Barry

[willhollin]

Originally Posted by bmwbazza

Hi all newbie here,

Purchased a 320d e90 2 weeks ago, it's been 12 yrs since i last owned a bmw (e30 325i)& i'm hooked again....I Love them....

I recently posted a message in the main audio forum regarding a stereo modification, as i have just noticed this forum is mainly used by bmw owners in the states. Which might be the reason i have had no reply's

Hopefully some of you fellow brits may take a look at my post and reply with any aprreciated advise.

Regards
Barry

Welcome Bazza, why not make a new post in the UK section, plenty of audiophiles around here.

Oh and watch out for Booforty.

[booforty]

Watch out for Carlos dxb335d more like!

[iang27]

Hi everyone, just joined up after picking up my E90 118i M-Sport on Monday and the drinks are on me.

I have had many BMW's over the years, my last one before this one was a 116i M-sport on a 57 plate. I owned this for all of 8 weeks !!! Loved the car but there was no space in the rear for the kids and I was offered a deal too good to turn down against the E90.

3 years ago I had a new M3 coupe in grey, beautiful car but family expenses meant that I had to sell it.

Like many others I would have liked something new but in the current econmic climate I am happy to have what I have just bought. It is a 1 owner car in Crimson Red on a 57 plate with 7000 miles. It has factory bluetooth (that I have eventually sussed out) and split folding rear seats along with all of the standard M-Sport features.

I want to see if anyone does a 'chip' for the 2.0L 118i engine and I would like a painted M3 rear spoiler (UK, Taiwan, USA, any advice ?)

I would also like to try and fit some 'Angel Eyes'.

My other interst is bikes. I have just sold my 'blinged up' Ducati 1098S and bought a new 09 KTM RC8 in Red Bull colours, roll on spring and warmer weather (hopefully)

I look forward to joining in the discussions and picking up some tips.

[jinjur]

Hey all,

My wife and i just IMPULSE PURCHASED a lovely late 2005 320D SE Touring (163) in Manchester on Monday past, loving the BMW experience so far to be honest.

The car has a few wee bumps and dings on it which i SHOULD have noticed but i had managed to get a stomach bug and was really unwell when viewing it and it was absolutely last minute, missed a few wee checks like that AND it was farking snowing

The good lady drove it back to Birkenhead and we got the ferry home and i have been out of action until today but got it for a nice wee drive, a few things stood out.

I had expected pretty superior economy to our Mini One that we traded in but so far i am seeing circa 37 mpg which is no better, could this indicate a problem as such?

I noted only the slightest waft of white smoke on startup and very little soot when driven , even hard.

I am also not noting the blistering performance i had expected but this could be my driving style that needs to adjust, after all, my other car is an 8K Civic nutbox lol.............again though, could this indicate something else?

I had read stories about problems with turbos and MAF sensors (or somethign like that).........swirl flaps too.......is this all with this shape car?

Sorry for all these questions.......i do have plans for the car regarding mapping and whatnot in the future but as i have a wee babby on the way in a couple of months, i am gonna hang low and just enjoy what i have.

All advice appreciated team, looking forward to post more here.

Regards
Andy, Belfast

[L30N335D]

hi all,
just purchased a e92 335d autovogue.
ive come from a highly tuned evo so performance isn't as good but sooo much nicer to drive.
nice to see double figures in the mpg!! im used to single!
all round great car and im sure it will still surprise a few people with the performance.
think it looks great, i know its not everyones cup of tea but i love it!
been reading the site over the last few months while deciding on what car to get so went with the 335d.
i was abit worried about it being an auto but im sure i will get used to it, also the torque is amazing but i just cant get grip, doesn't help coming from a 4wd i suppose.
well looking forward to meeting some of you and chatting on the forum.
love the rants over the 335d think its usually dxb that gets them going so keep up the good work and i look forward to joining in

ive tried to attach pics but if it hasn't worked could some kind person please pm me instructions?
cheers
leon

[dxb335d]

Hi Leon,

Welcome to the Forum, Nice choice of car, What colour is she space grey?

The names Carlos, take it you have been reading here a while so far?

[L30N335D]

hi carlos,
think its called sparkling graphite.
yes ive been reading on here for a while, think your abit of a legend on the e90 forum! it was probably some of your posts praising the 335d why i ended up with one and i love it!
looking forward to trying out some 1/4 mile runs at pod as that 13.3 is amazing saying i couldn't get that in my e46 m3.
dont think i will beat my 12.0 in the evo tho!
will hopefully meet you there one time and you can give me some tips about the auto box as im still getting used to it.
do you change gear about 4k rpm for peak change? think im running same power as you 350bhp and 710nm torque (think thats about 530ft/lb torque)
had 25 cars in 8 years of driving and nothing below 190bhp (integra type r) up to the evo 9 or tvr i had running 420bhp so ive only ever had powerfull manual petrol cars.
can't wait for the better weather so i can get some of them torques down on the road as im really struggling at the mo!
cheers
leon

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by L30N335D

hi carlos,
think its called sparkling graphite.
yes ive been reading on here for a while, think your abit of a legend on the e90 forum! it was probably some of your posts praising the 335d why i ended up with one and i love it!
looking forward to trying out some 1/4 mile runs at pod as that 13.3 is amazing saying i couldn't get that in my e46 m3.
dont think i will beat my 12.0 in the evo tho!
will hopefully meet you there one time and you can give me some tips about the auto box as im still getting used to it.
do you change gear about 4k rpm for peak change? think im running same power as you 350bhp and 710nm torque (think thats about 530ft/lb torque)
had 25 cars in 8 years of driving and nothing below 190bhp (integra type r) up to the evo 9 or tvr i had running 420bhp so ive only ever had powerfull manual petrol cars.
can't wait for the better weather so i can get some of them torques down on the road as im really struggling at the mo!
cheers
leon

In the dry you well get plenty o' traction buddy dont you worry. This weather is pants for accelerating, im struggling everywhere.

lad your enjoying the 335d, the power is so linear that sometimes it does not feel as fast as it really is. Other days it surges along really well..

The 335d pulls very hard to 5k, No power drop off at all like other Turbo diesels you may have driven, the big turbo is very well matched to the engine and does pull all the way hard.

I generally rev it to 5k when spanking it. But anywhere between 4.5-4.8k will be where is makes big power. I wouldnt short shift at 4k though personally.

What map do you have on your car?

What did you manage with your E46 M3 down the pod mate?

Tell me more about your Evo, sounds mental running a 12.0, what trap speed.. 118-120mph? 450bhp+ ? Bet your 60ft's were mental fast.

Wewr holding a UK meet In cambridge on 7th and 8th march, a weekend Jobby which includes a trip to the Pod sunday, pls come down and say hello.

I think we have quite a few newbies coming

Cheers

Carlos

[L30N335D]

i'll have to find a quiet road and have a play when the weather gets abit better, ive got one of them electronic plug in thingys that record 0-60 1/4mile 30-130 etc so can compare optimum gear change rpm. its quite a decent one not cheap crappy thing
think the best i got in the e46 was 13.5 and that had a ac schnitzer full exhaust and re-map
the evo did a 12 dead with 1.7 60ft and i think it was 116 trap speed.
will check my slip tho but pretty sure thats right.
in the 6 months i had the car i had £6k worth of engine mods it was running 420bhp and 400lb/ft of torque.
think the 30-130 run would be an interesting run between them with all the 335d's torque
my 335d originally had a re-map by e-maps then a more aggressive map was put in by i think evolve but not 100% sure. also i don't have a dyno print out so im just going by what the stealer told me.
think im going to stick it on the rolling road next week and see what it does
cheers
leon

[Marco77]

Hi all im a newbie to this forum just bought a 320d Msport touring in electric red today pick it up on Friday woo hoo.

It cam with a list of extras the previous owner got dont know what some are can anyone help???

Comfort Access ?

Luggage Compartment Package

Extended Interior light package


also doe the Proffessional cd player play MP3's??


Thanks

Marco

[dxb335d]

Welcome Marco. I half asleep, someone else can help with der spec.

[Geoffo]

Nice looking motor Leon..

[L30N335D]

cheers geoffo318, nice looking avatar

[SoYank]

Originally Posted by Marco77

Hi all im a newbie to this forum just bought a 320d Msport touring in electric red today pick it up on Friday woo hoo.

It cam with a list of extras the previous owner got dont know what some are can anyone help???

Comfort Access ?

Luggage Compartment Package

Extended Interior light package


also doe the Proffessional cd player play MP3's??


Thanks

Marco

Comfort Access allows you to unlock and lock your car without fiddling with the key. With the key in the pocket or purse you merely walk up to the door, touch a set of raised ribs on the inside of the door handle, and open the door. When you get in, you don't need to insert the key into the dash, just push the start button and go. The downside of the option is, the key doesn't recharge even if you insert it into the dash slot.

I believe all cd players these days will play MP3s. It would be archaic for a manufacturer to not design that into their machines anymore.

As for the other two options I'll have to defer to other forum members.

[chris1418]

Hi, Just bought my self a nice 06 320d SE leather trim and was wondering if you knew a decent brand of leather cleaner/treatment cream.
I can imagine there are millions of replies to this question but its my first time on the forum and i would like to get amongst it

[willhollin]

Originally Posted by chris1418

Hi, Just bought my self a nice 06 320d SE leather trim and was wondering if you knew a decent brand of leather cleaner/treatment cream.
I can imagine there are millions of replies to this question but its my first time on the forum and i would like to get amongst it

Welcome all and welcome Chris

I have used Gliptone Liquid Leather Cleaner & Restorer on my leather equipment and also on my car seats to good effect. I think most people agree its pretty good stuff.

[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by willhollin

Welcome all and welcome Chris

I have used Gliptone Liquid Leather Cleaner & Restorer on my leather equipment and also on my car seats to good effect. I think most people agree its pretty good stuff.

What he said...! Gliptone all the way... www.liquidleather.com

Oh, and welcome too