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gronberg · 11-06-2012, 12:56 AM

This is the opposite to my post over on quattroworld. Picked up my 335 a couple months ago, but sent my old car away today.

I have had my B5 S4 avant for the last 7 years. At this point, she has 143k miles, but is exactly where I wanted the car to be as far as modifications go. A good bit faster than my JB4'd 335, a more damped ride, and as utilitarian as it gets. That being said, it's been nice to move on to a car that is significantly newer, with a lot of modern amenities. I sent the S4 off today to a buyer back on the east coast. Here are a couple shots of the old/new rides, and the prior-to-loading shot.

Alen E90 · 11-06-2012, 02:53 AM

congrats on your new 3, and good luck with all of the mods

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gronberg · 11-07-2012, 02:37 AM

Yeah- the thing I'm struggling with is that the e90/e92 is way too common where I live (i've been driving 4 abreast in regular commute traffic with e92s on a couple occasions). Thus, I'm already modding away....

so far, just:
- JB4
- UUC shift knob
- Black kidney grills
- debadge
- body-color side markers
- black/white steeringwheel roundel
- LED angel eyes

In short order, I'll get spacers, an exhaust, intake, and switch to black/white roundels all around. I'm also thinking about wrapping the trim-- the aluminum is awesome looking but way too prone to damage.

kbryce · 11-07-2012, 11:54 AM

did you go to bowdoin? i have a couple friends up there

cars look great btw. congrats

KwlAznKid · 11-07-2012, 12:10 PM

car looks great! congrats on the new ride

btw if you want to trade aluminum for a differnt trim let me know (i have that dark wood, not sure what the name is) i've been thinking about getting rid of mine for aluminum

remmib · 11-07-2012, 12:58 PM

Very nice, and great pics.

kingofthedemo · 11-07-2012, 01:00 PM

Welcome, you have a nice foundation to build on, let the mods begin!

project335i · 11-07-2012, 01:03 PM

Hi

mrj25 · 11-07-2012, 01:15 PM

gronberg · 11-07-2012, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbryce

did you go to bowdoin? i have a couple friends up there

cars look great btw. congrats

Thanks. Yep- went to Bowdoin a while back. Moved out to the other coast now.

11-06-2012, 12:56 AM	#1
gronberg New Member Drives: Audi S4 Avant, e92 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	Hello! This is the opposite to my post over on quattroworld. Picked up my 335 a couple months ago, but sent my old car away today. I have had my B5 S4 avant for the last 7 years. At this point, she has 143k miles, but is exactly where I wanted the car to be as far as modifications go. A good bit faster than my JB4'd 335, a more damped ride, and as utilitarian as it gets. That being said, it's been nice to move on to a car that is significantly newer, with a lot of modern amenities. I sent the S4 off today to a buyer back on the east coast. Here are a couple shots of the old/new rides, and the prior-to-loading shot.
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11-06-2012, 02:53 AM	#2
Alen E90 Major General Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SO. CAL-818 (SFV) Posts: 5,429 iTrader: (4)	congrats on your new 3, and good luck with all of the mods __________________

11-06-2012, 03:33 PM	#3
the infamous... Lieutenant General Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka DAWNTOWN Posts: 16,889 iTrader: (0)	__________________ "simple is clean" -The ///ModFather [ iND ] - [ eAs ] - [ ACM ] - [ LTMW ] - [ AA ]

11-07-2012, 11:54 AM	#5
kbryce I have to return some video tapes Drives: e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany/NYC Posts: 2,717 iTrader: (0)	did you go to bowdoin? i have a couple friends up there cars look great btw. congrats __________________ 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 6mt - VMR VB3 - Black Kidneys - BMS Performance Intake - Muffler Delete - Cyba Scoops 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi

11-07-2012, 12:10 PM	#6
KwlAznKid Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irvine/Fremont, CA/ University of California San Diego Alum Posts: 1,539 iTrader: (2)	car looks great! congrats on the new ride btw if you want to trade aluminum for a differnt trim let me know (i have that dark wood, not sure what the name is) i've been thinking about getting rid of mine for aluminum __________________ BMW E92 328I / BMW E46 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E92 335I (sold)/ Porsche 996 911 C2 (sold)/ BMW E46 325CI (totaled)

11-07-2012, 02:37 AM	#4
gronberg New Member Drives: Audi S4 Avant, e92 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	Yeah- the thing I'm struggling with is that the e90/e92 is way too common where I live (i've been driving 4 abreast in regular commute traffic with e92s on a couple occasions). Thus, I'm already modding away.... so far, just: - JB4 - UUC shift knob - Black kidney grills - debadge - body-color side markers - black/white steeringwheel roundel - LED angel eyes In short order, I'll get spacers, an exhaust, intake, and switch to black/white roundels all around. I'm also thinking about wrapping the trim-- the aluminum is awesome looking but way too prone to damage.

11-07-2012, 12:58 PM	#7
remmib General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 24,781 iTrader: (0)	Very nice, and great pics. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| 3D Design Front Lip \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser\|

11-07-2012, 01:00 PM	#8
kingofthedemo Lieutenant Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 467 iTrader: (0)	Welcome, you have a nice foundation to build on, let the mods begin!

11-07-2012, 01:03 PM	#9
project335i Banned Drives: Wide Load Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SAUGA Posts: 4,514 iTrader: (6)	Hi

11-07-2012, 01:15 PM	#10
mrj25 Colonel Drives: 2011 335i E90 LCI Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: OC-LA, CALI Posts: 2,167 iTrader: (21)

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