335iS Thread - [ Owners Only ]

JunkyardDogg · 02-13-2016, 01:11 PM

Finally installed my eibach pro-kits

There's definitely a noticeable decrease of front wheel gap. I'll try to get some pics up soon.

Mem335is · 02-18-2016, 09:06 PM

Been reading lots of posts on here since I decided to get a BMW and in December I took a 500 mile trip to pick up my Titanium Silver 335is cabrio.

I wanted to get this car because I didn't want to have to spend even more $$ modding a car to make it be what I wanted. With the is, BMW gave us a factory 'tuner': ECU flash for more power, snarly exhaust, additional cooling, stiffer engine mounts, stunning wheels, DCT, overboost.

There's room for improvement, but so far I'm only looking at minor cosmetic updates/repairs and new tires! Mine's DD for now, so not trying to shred tires just yet. However, today was the first time I turned off traction control completely and really pushed the car on some twisty mtn roads.

The car is way better without the nannies. even with these harsh ass RFTs at about 50% tread, there was so much grip. Nice subtle rotation from the backend that you will not get with the DTC on.

I've got full res pics up on wheelwell.com Link in my signature.

Thanks to everyone who has ever shared on this site. I did a lot of research on here and it's an awesome community. Hope I'll be able to give back now.

STIHLBOLTS · 02-18-2016, 09:22 PM

Has anyone swapped out the DCT center console Shifter for another shifter?

Adrianadernew · 02-19-2016, 07:57 AM

nice

JunkyardDogg · 02-20-2016, 06:40 PM

I lightened it so you could see the drop better. Back lowered maybe 1/4 inch and the front closer to 1/2 inch. I was worried it wasn't going to lower much but i'm happy. Any lower and I wouldn't be able to drive on these nj/nyc streets. Installed a week ago so maybe it will settle more.

manny_335is · 02-21-2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JunkyardDogg

I lightened it so you could see the drop better. Back lowered maybe 1/4 inch and the front closer to 1/2 inch. I was worried it wasn't going to lower much but i'm happy. Any lower and I wouldn't be able to drive on these nj/nyc streets. Installed a week ago so maybe it will settle more.

Trust me you can drive lower on these nj/nyc streets

JunkyardDogg · 02-21-2016, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by manny_335is

Trust me you can drive lower on these nj/nyc streets

Yeah but you're gonna scrape way more. I'd rather not re-live my slammed honda days.

manny_335is · 02-21-2016, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JunkyardDogg

Yeah but you're gonna scrape way more. I'd rather not re-live my slammed honda days.

Running h&r's and not once have I bottomed out in nj/nyc trust me, lower get rid of the wheel gap you will thank yourself lol

ashmostro · 02-21-2016, 09:09 PM

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Ravenseal · 02-22-2016, 07:48 PM

Anyone running upgraded swaybars? If so, 1) is it noticeable? 2) what products are recommended?

FoShizzle · 02-22-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravenseal

Anyone running upgraded swaybars? If so, 1) is it noticeable? 2) what products are recommended?

I am! M3 front and rear. I did the Whiteline subframe bushing inserts at the same time. Love it! A lot of people only use the M3 front swaybar and keep the stock rear. Personally, I think it's mostly because of how tricky it is to get the rear bar in. There is a bit more oversteer at the limits, but I can say my handing has been transformed.

sudo4re · 02-22-2016, 08:20 PM

Anyone else have a leaking DCT? BMW has just replaced both of my side and lower covers on my DCT for the 3rd time in a little over year. Love the car but the constant oil leaks and now the leaking DCT is driving me crazy!

Sara · 02-23-2016, 07:31 AM

Yesterday while parked, car on, my car chimed and I looked at my navigation display and it read "Battery disconnected".. WTF? I turned my car off and restarted it and drove home. Was fine. This morning I started my car up again and another warning light came on my navigation display warning me my battery was not connected.

Okay, if my battery was indeed disconnected how the hell would I be able to drive my car to work? Da heck is going on? Car is 2013 with 30,000 miles. No service problems ever.

Rezinator · 02-23-2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

Yesterday while parked, car on, my car chimed and I looked at my navigation display and it read "Battery disconnected".. WTF? I turned my car off and restarted it and drove home. Was fine. This morning I started my car up again and another warning light came on my navigation display warning me my battery was not connected.

Okay, if my battery was indeed disconnected how the hell would I be able to drive my car to work? Da heck is going on? Car is 2013 with 30,000 miles. No service problems ever.

May just be a loose cable, not making proper contact on the terminal.
Check your battery terminals and make sure the cables are tight.

manny_335is · 02-23-2016, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudo4re

Anyone else have a leaking DCT? BMW has just replaced both of my side and lower covers on my DCT for the 3rd time in a little over year. Love the car but the constant oil leaks and now the leaking DCT is driving me crazy!

They replaced a gasket before for me on the DCT cause it was leaking and it's leaking again from the looks of it when I had it in the lift at my friends shop, gotta take it in since I still got the warranty on it.

335is-dct · 02-24-2016, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sara504

Yesterday while parked, car on, my car chimed and I looked at my navigation display and it read "Battery disconnected".. WTF? I turned my car off and restarted it and drove home. Was fine. This morning I started my car up again and another warning light came on my navigation display warning me my battery was not connected.

Okay, if my battery was indeed disconnected how the hell would I be able to drive my car to work? Da heck is going on? Car is 2013 with 30,000 miles. No service problems ever.

check connections at battery

Quote:

Originally Posted by manny_335is

Running h&r's and not once have I bottomed out in nj/nyc trust me, lower get rid of the wheel gap you will thank yourself lol

honestly what are you even talking about? he has almost no wheel gap as it is... how low do you want him to be?

manny_335is · 02-25-2016, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 335is-dct

check connections at battery

honestly what are you even talking about? he has almost no wheel gap as it is... how low do you want him to be?

Just busting his chops, if that's the ride height he likes than I'm all for it everyone has their own taste, personally I prefer the fender to be right at the tire

manny_335is · 02-25-2016, 01:17 PM

Here is a oldie

gregsatt · 02-26-2016, 08:55 AM

For the DCT, has anyone figured out a way to have a Launch Control switch that could be pressed similarly to the way the switch under the gas pedal gets pressed? Our cars don't need to be launched at 5000 rpm, especially when modded just a bit. So, the ability to hold the brake, press a button, rev to 3500ish RPMs then let off the brake then feather the throttle to get a good launch...

edit: Kick down blocker in place which stops the switch under the gas pedal from operating.

Has anyone seen something like this?

manny_335is · 02-26-2016, 09:25 AM

Use launch control like ur supposed too, let the revs climb to 5k and take ur foot off the gas when the revs are comming down to where you want it take press the gas again and take your foot off the brake

gregsatt · 02-26-2016, 09:27 AM

I have a kick down switch blocker since I don't like the way it operates. Sorry, forgot to mention that...

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Originally Posted by manny_335is

Use launch control like ur supposed too, let the revs climb to 5k and take ur foot off the gas when the revs are comming down to where you want it take press the gas again and take your foot off the brake

manny_335is · 02-26-2016, 12:11 PM

I have the kick down blocker also, haven't launched the car since I put it in, never had a reason too.

02-13-2016, 01:11 PM	#4401
JunkyardDogg Captain 90 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335is E92 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Finally installed my eibach pro-kits There's definitely a noticeable decrease of front wheel gap. I'll try to get some pics up soon.
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02-18-2016, 09:06 PM	#4402
Mem335is Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2011 335is cabrio Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (1)	can't stop smiling Been reading lots of posts on here since I decided to get a BMW and in December I took a 500 mile trip to pick up my Titanium Silver 335is cabrio. I wanted to get this car because I didn't want to have to spend even more $$ modding a car to make it be what I wanted. With the is, BMW gave us a factory 'tuner': ECU flash for more power, snarly exhaust, additional cooling, stiffer engine mounts, stunning wheels, DCT, overboost. There's room for improvement, but so far I'm only looking at minor cosmetic updates/repairs and new tires! Mine's DD for now, so not trying to shred tires just yet. However, today was the first time I turned off traction control completely and really pushed the car on some twisty mtn roads. The car is way better without the nannies. even with these harsh ass RFTs at about 50% tread, there was so much grip. Nice subtle rotation from the backend that you will not get with the DTC on. I've got full res pics up on wheelwell.com Link in my signature. Thanks to everyone who has ever shared on this site. I did a lot of research on here and it's an awesome community. Hope I'll be able to give back now. __________________ https://wheelwell.com/profile/56b40a...2899f71/specs/
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02-18-2016, 09:22 PM	#4403
STIHLBOLTS Lieutenant 25 Rep 446 Posts Drives: 2013 335is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Georgia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Z4 M4.0i [5.00]	Has anyone swapped out the DCT center console Shifter for another shifter? __________________ 2013 335is E93 2018 X5 35d BMWCCA / ZSCCA Member
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02-19-2016, 07:57 AM	#4404
Adrianadernew Private 9 Rep 55 Posts Drives: Red E92 335is 2011 DCT Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	my new red 335is DCT :) nice Last edited by Adrianadernew; 02-22-2016 at 04:07 PM..
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02-20-2016, 06:40 PM	#4405
JunkyardDogg Captain 90 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335is E92 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I lightened it so you could see the drop better. Back lowered maybe 1/4 inch and the front closer to 1/2 inch. I was worried it wasn't going to lower much but i'm happy. Any lower and I wouldn't be able to drive on these nj/nyc streets. Installed a week ago so maybe it will settle more. Last edited by JunkyardDogg; 02-20-2016 at 06:45 PM..
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02-21-2016, 09:09 PM	#4409
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02-22-2016, 07:48 PM	#4410
Ravenseal Lieutenant Colonel 2725 Rep 1,739 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 6MT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Anyone running upgraded swaybars? If so, 1) is it noticeable? 2) what products are recommended? __________________ 2023 G87 M2 - Toronto Red \| 6MT \| M HAS \| CF Roof \| BMW 826M Forged Wheels \| Mishimoto Skid Plate \| Active Autowerks Single Midpipe Retired: 2022 M240i xDrive \| 2021 Audi RS5 \| 2019 Camaro 2SS 1LE 6MT \| 2016 428i GC \| 2011 BMW 335is
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02-22-2016, 08:20 PM	#4412
sudo4re Second Lieutenant 46 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2011 335is DCT Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Earth, circa 21st Century iTrader: (9)	Anyone else have a leaking DCT? BMW has just replaced both of my side and lower covers on my DCT for the 3rd time in a little over year. Love the car but the constant oil leaks and now the leaking DCT is driving me crazy! __________________ I don't drive fast, I just fly low...
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02-23-2016, 07:31 AM	#4413
Sara Lieutenant General 5791 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	Yesterday while parked, car on, my car chimed and I looked at my navigation display and it read "Battery disconnected".. WTF? I turned my car off and restarted it and drove home. Was fine. This morning I started my car up again and another warning light came on my navigation display warning me my battery was not connected. Okay, if my battery was indeed disconnected how the hell would I be able to drive my car to work? Da heck is going on? Car is 2013 with 30,000 miles. No service problems ever.
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02-25-2016, 01:17 PM	#4418
manny_335is Private 10 Rep 83 Posts Drives: e92 335is Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: long island iTrader: (0)	Here is a oldie
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02-26-2016, 08:55 AM	#4419
gregsatt Private 6 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 Honda CRF230 [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00]	For the DCT, has anyone figured out a way to have a Launch Control switch that could be pressed similarly to the way the switch under the gas pedal gets pressed? Our cars don't need to be launched at 5000 rpm, especially when modded just a bit. So, the ability to hold the brake, press a button, rev to 3500ish RPMs then let off the brake then feather the throttle to get a good launch... edit: Kick down blocker in place which stops the switch under the gas pedal from operating. Has anyone seen something like this? Last edited by gregsatt; 02-26-2016 at 09:47 AM..
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02-26-2016, 09:25 AM	#4420
manny_335is Private 10 Rep 83 Posts Drives: e92 335is Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: long island iTrader: (0)	Use launch control like ur supposed too, let the revs climb to 5k and take ur foot off the gas when the revs are comming down to where you want it take press the gas again and take your foot off the brake
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02-26-2016, 12:11 PM	#4422
manny_335is Private 10 Rep 83 Posts Drives: e92 335is Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: long island iTrader: (0)	I have the kick down blocker also, haven't launched the car since I put it in, never had a reason too.
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