[mroach]

Originally Posted by BK

Sport steering wheel horn button looks different (see my first photo here), and the wheel is slightly thicker and smaller in diameter. Many folks with the sport steering wheel upgrade it further to the M steering wheel.

Sport suspension is also about 1/2" or so lower. Not a dramatic difference. The biggest differences are the seats and the wheels. I love the 162s. If you're inclined to buy some at some point, there are replica 162s you can get that are cheaper than OEM (try a search here). Also, you can often find people selling the OEM dirt cheap on the "classifieds" threads, as they upgrade to aftermarket wheels.

Thanks for the tip on the classifieds. I'll keep an eye out for a deal. I really do like the 162s.

Awesome pictures of your car by the way. I especially like the one of the headlamps.

[Staszek]

Originally Posted by mroach

I found the wheel info for the E90: http://www.bmwwheels.com/bmwwheels_s...eries=E90&ws=0

I'll just have to be content with what I have

I can see myself replacing the rims, but probably not going through the effort of getting that other stuff replaced. I find my seats to be comfortable, the wheel turns, and the suspension seems great to me. My previous car was a '95 Volvo 850 so of course everything in my 330i feels like a huge upgrade.

The steering wheel in my car doesn't look any different than the sport wheel. Is it something other than looks that makes it different?

The trick will be keeping myself from driving a car with the sport package, lest I become rife with jealousy.

Thanks for the info though.

It does look different and its slightly thicker. Here are a few pics

Non Sport


Sport

[martieg]

Nice collection of 330's.
Keep it coming! Post additional pictures!

[nevets1]

Wanted to make a contribution...enjoy. The 330i is the perfect balance...love it

-Blacklines
-m-sports steering wheel
-m-sports door sills
-oem alum. pedals
-euro. split armrest
-full m-tech kit
-carbon fiber splitters
-carbon fiber rear spoiler
-carbon fiber door pillars
-carbon fiber rear diffuser
-matte black grill
-35% tints
-koni fsd/eibach kit
-morr vs8's
-goodyear f1 asym. 245-275
-rogue ssk
-bmw performance shift knob/boot

On order: -bmw performance intake
-matte black shadowlines
-eisenmann race exhaust
-vitex amber covers

[smellthebeans]

Out at the pumpkin patch!

[SoYank]

Did the Great Pumpkin come by Friday night?

[WayneDoodle]

Kinda new here. Here is my Bimmer.

I have a split armrest and rear fogs on order from Tischer; the armrest is on back order! These mods are my Christmas presents from my wife and kids.

This is my second Bimmer; but this one is much more enjoyable to drive!

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E90 330i / Jet Black / Grey / Premium / Idrive / Sat / I Love This Car

[smellthebeans]

Originally Posted by SoYank

Did the Great Pumpkin come by Friday night?

Indeed he DID!

[mroach]

Hello there, car.

[IllLojik]

Anyone here ever had troube with thier headlamp sweating, moisture getting into the headlight? I have and now I'm getting an error/adaptive xenons stopped working.
I'm also no longer under Warantee which will be fun.

[BK]

Originally Posted by IllLojik

Anyone here ever had troube with thier headlamp sweating, moisture getting into the headlight? I have and now I'm getting an error/adaptive xenons stopped working.
I'm also no longer under Warantee which will be fun.

Do a search here. Moisture/fog in the headlamp assembly has happened to a bunch of E9x -- not a 330i thing, but a BMW xenon thing. This seemed to happen most often to people's cars when they were new, but then it goes away. I haven't heard of anyone saying it led to adaptive headlamp failure.

[martieg]

Originally Posted by BK

This seemed to happen most often to people's cars when they were new, but then it goes away.

Interesting - I had it in my car when it was new and it, in fact, went away.

[O6_330i]

my 06 330i

[IllLojik]

Originally Posted by BK

Do a search here. Moisture/fog in the headlamp assembly has happened to a bunch of E9x -- not a 330i thing, but a BMW xenon thing. This seemed to happen most often to people's cars when they were new, but then it goes away. I haven't heard of anyone saying it led to adaptive headlamp failure.

thanks. I took a closer look at the right assembly today. It apears to be stuck pointing to the left while the left side is facing forward. It looks really odd while driving and can be a problem. I don't suppose there is a way to manual adjust the beam left and right is there?

[fcpninja]

Dude. Last friday I bought the only nice car I've ever owned:

'06 330i
Sport Package
Nav
36,900 Miles

While my body is 44, my common sense is about 12...

So after work I'm heading up one of those awesome curving on ramps... People ask "how fast?"
Answer: "as fast as I could go."

Naturally, with 5 days experience in the only non-human treasure I like more than my iPhone, I ate it.

I slid into the curb with both left wheels. Hard. No body damage, but jacked both wheels, steering, suspension stuff, etc. In $2500-$6000 it will be as good as new they promise...

I, am an idiot.

This is it in its glory, pre crash:

[BK]

Originally Posted by fcpninja

So after work I'm heading up one of those awesome curving on ramps... People ask "how fast?"
Answer: "as fast as I could go."

Naturally, with 5 days experience in the only non-human treasure I like more than my iPhone, I ate it.

I slid into the curb with both left wheels. Hard. No body damage, but jacked both wheels, steering, suspension stuff, etc. In $2500-$6000 it will be as good as new they promise...

OUCH!

Well, your car looks beautiful. Here's hoping you get it back quickly and with no drama.

[Starscream]

My 330i

Just got it last week,
Its a fairly late build, Sold new Nov 06 and I bought it Nov 08, So they had it back at the dealer less than 2 weeks before I bought it,
I was specifically looking for a 330i for the reasons mentioned in the thread
and of course BMw makes the first 2 payments and combined I have 4 years warranty

Its FULLY fully loaded,
I actually don't think you could have added one more thing to it,
This is the options,
Sparkling Graphite W Black Dakota Leather
Premium Package
Cold Weather Package
Sport Package
Active Steering
Comfort Access
Power Rear Sunshade W/Manual Sides
Park Distance Control
Xenon W Adaptive Headlight Control
Logic7 Sound
Steptronic Auto Trans
Brushed Aluminum trim
Navigation
Sirius Satellite Radio
Its in as new condition and here are the pics to prove it!

I absolutely love it as a DD and I get to keep my ///M for the weekends

Pics

[Starscream]

[MB330]

no pics

[K330i]

Originally Posted by Starscream

My 330i

I absolutely love it as a DD and I get to keep my ///M for the weekends

Pics

lucked out on that one.......

[juriebez]

Hi Guys

Here is mine from SA

My05 build and stock

330i is still produced here but now pushes out 200kw instead of 190kw.

[BK]

I like the cobblestone driveways.