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2011 BMW E91 335is

This car was originally purchased to only be a run around car. However, I immediately fell in love and decided it was to be built. I wanted to build an E91 that would clone/be a tribute to the 335is. I have built this car to that exact spec, and it is about as close as possible. The only items I am missing are the 19” Style 313 rims, and the interior trim set with the ‘335is’ badge on the dash. This car has proven to be a really awesome multi-use car. It looks awesome, can absolutely hold its own in the occasional stoplight race or highway pull, and can also go to Home Depot and load up with whatever’s needed. I use this car for ALL of those things, it performs flawlessly. However, I recently purchased a track car and am selling the E91 so that I can buy a tow vehicle.

Please excuse the photos. The engine bay and interior are NOT clean at all. I apologize but I was rushed to get these photos before I had to fly out for work. Car is tucked inside on a battery tender and these areas will get fully detailed when I get home.

Contact me with questions or for more details:
Jon DiNisio (FB Messenger)
561-758-2532 (Whatsapp, iMessage)

The Car
2011 BMW E91 328i (purchased @ 114k miles, converted @ 125k miles, currently @ ~141k miles)
2011 N54 / DCT 335is drivetrain conversion (installed @ 74k miles, currently @ 90k as per odometer)
Bluewater Metallic Exterior
Palladium Silver Novillo Leather/Black M3/M Sport Interior (Custom swap, details below)

Factory Original Options
Rear Wheel Drive
Adaptive Xenon Lights
Comfort Access
Double Hump dash, Navigation/iDrive
Rear Sunshades
Roof Bars included (purchased new March 2020)

The Swap
The car started life as an N52/6AT/RWD car. Mechanically the car was very solid, no leaks or issues, and a fairly complete service history at local FL BMW dealers. Approx. 1 year after purchase, the swap came to life. Through my builder, I purchased a 2011 335is (N54/DCT coupe) that had been hit in the rear/passenger quarter. The car had 74,721 miles and was completely bone stock. My builder took delivery and upon inspection, found all numbers matched. The donor coupe was stripped of all necessary parts; engine/transmission/driveline, subframes including all suspension arms, steering rack/braking system parts as well as all electronics needed for full conversion. Charcoal canister/emissions equipment relocated to driver’s rear quarter area as in 335is for install of dual rear exhaust. An E90 335i rear crash bar was sourced and installed to provide OEM hangers for dual rear mufflers.

Maintenance- All done during swap at 74k miles. All parts OEM unless otherwise noted.
Oil Pan gasket
Oil Filter Housing gasket
Valve Cover gasket
Water Pump/Thermostat
Plugs/Coils
DCT service; filters/fluids exchanged w/ Motul DCTF
Fluids exchanged- BMW oil, coolant, etc.
A/C recharged
In tank fuel sending unit (done 2k miles after swap)
Oil/filter changed every 5k miles post swap.
-Blackstone report available for latest oil change @ 90k miles
Brake fluid exchanged again @ 90k with Castrol SRF

Mods/Upgrades
Engine/Performance
-K&N Airbox filter
-CSF Front Mount Intercooler
-BMS Charge Pipe
-Tial Blow Off Valve
-Akrapovic Catless Downpipes
-Dinan Axle Back Exhaust
-MHD Stage 2+ Tune
Suspension/Brakes- All arms/bushings are from 335is, brakes are 335i sizes
-Bilstein B12 Kit (B8 shocks and Eibach Pro-kit Springs)
-StopTech Slotted/Coated Rotors
-StopTech Sport Pads
-Castrol SRF Brake Fluid
-BMW Style 640M wheels, 18x8.5” and 18x9”
-Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, 245/35 and 265/35
Exterior Body/Chassis
-Car just received a correction/polish/ceramic coat. Body, wheels, glass, ALL coated.
-M Sport Euro Front & Rear Bumpers
-Shaved Headlight Washers
-OEM BMW MPPK front bumper cooling ducts
-M Performance/335is style rear diffuser, painted to match OEM 335is style
-Llumar Tint - 35% all around
-New OEM front/rear roundels
-New OEM front sidemarkers
-Pre-LCI side view mirrors (painted gloss black like 335is)
-Color matched 335is rear deck badge
Headlight Build
-New outer lenses
-Painted black inner bezels
-Lux H8 189 angel eye bulbs
-Osram Cool Blue Xenon Bulbs
Interior- Interior converted from full beige to M3 interior
E90 M3 Palladium Silver Seats
-Heated front seats
-Rear seatbacks reskinned onto E91 seatbacks
-E90 rear seat cushion
-E90 rear seat side bolster leather cut/reupholstered to fit E91 bolsters
E90 M3 Palladium Silver Door Panels w/ Rear Shades
Black carpet/panels swapped in
Recovered black headliner, matching anthracite fabric A/B pillars, black plastic C/D pillars
335is gauge cluster
LCM w/ rear foglight upgrade
M Sport perforated leather steering wheel
M Sport perforated matching E-brake boot
M Sport dead pedal
M Sport door sills
Stainless Trimmed Sport Pedals (OEM 335is)
3M ‘Brushed Black Stainless’ wrapped trim
Brand new (not yet installed) OEM cupholders & trim piece
Brand new (not yet installed) trim piece under radio

Unfinished Business- A few details that need to be mentioned. See photos for details.
-Small 1” scrape on right rear door, and also on right rear quarter panel.
-Small ding/crease on hood, right on the body line, pass side.
-The front passenger seat doesn’t heat. Original car did not have heated seats, wiring needed to make this one work. Driver’s seat heats up FAST and hot though.
-Interior D pillar trim and rear hatch trim pieces are painted black, have been unable to source OEM black pieces.
-Small paint peel on rear hatch spoiler.
-Wheels need refinishing.
-Rear side window trim is starting to crack/dryrot. No leaks.
-A few small marks on leather seats; color fade on drivers bolster, dimple in rear seat cushion.
-Front door sills are a little worn.
-The LAST mod I haven't done... I had intentions to swap in the M3 shift unit, including rear LSD diff/axles/driveshaft. For this, I have a center trim piece for the M3 shifter, custom fitted/wrapped for this car (no power/EDC buttons). I will include this piece.

Photos are at the link below:
https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B18532ODWyCKDo

[M-technik-3]

Sad to see you selling it, but hope the next owner can enjoy it too. GLWS

[triax37]

Such a fantastic, beautiful, unique E91 - truly one of a kind. GLWS!

[H-Atkinson]

This thing is incredible. It's a work of art, hope to see it go to a good home. I'm on the hunt for an E91 but this is far nicer than anything I could ever justify...

[JupiterBMW]

Originally Posted by M-technik-3

Sad to see you selling it, but hope the next owner can enjoy it too. GLWS

Originally Posted by triax37

Such a fantastic, beautiful, unique E91 - truly one of a kind. GLWS!

Originally Posted by H-Atkinson

This thing is incredible. It's a work of art, hope to see it go to a good home. I'm on the hunt for an E91 but this is far nicer than anything I could ever justify...

You guys are all WAY too nice! Appreciate all the kind words, makes me wonder if I'm making the right decision!

[JDAURIA]

Seen this in person, its the definition of CLEAN OEM+

[Bmw 911]

Any reason for building a 335 vs an m3? I figure the work would be the same at that point

[TyroneShoelaces]

Originally Posted by Bmw 911

Any reason for building a 335 vs an m3? I figure the work would be the same at that point

M3 is far more expensive. Parts cars are still highly sought after vs 335. Labor will be more on the install too if you want to go full M3 route as it's not required to swap the rear subframe on the wagon to do a 335 open diff. The DSC system is different I'm assuming too as their traction control system is more advanced so the DSC pump and possibly lines may need swapped.

[JupiterBMW]

Originally Posted by Bmw 911

Any reason for building a 335 vs an m3? I figure the work would be the same at that point

See below.

Originally Posted by TyroneShoelaces

M3 is far more expensive. Parts cars are still highly sought after vs 335. Labor will be more on the install too if you want to go full M3 route as it's not required to swap the rear subframe on the wagon to do a 335 open diff. The DSC system is different I'm assuming too as their traction control system is more advanced so the DSC pump and possibly lines may need swapped.

Far more? Not necessarily. Yes, it would cost more, but wasn't the concern for me. Also, as for the rear subframe, IIRC, the 335is had some of the M suspension arms, so I believe those were different than the standard 335. My car has all subframes swapped over from the 335is so all of those parts are retained. That being said, again, not my reason.

At the time I built my wagon, I had a gorgeous, very special E90 M3 in the garage. Competition package sedan, Lemans Blue, Harrop Supercharged, etc etc etc... I honestly wanted a different platform for the E91. I always strive to be unique, and I chose to do this build for that reason, and I couldn't justify having two S65 cars in the garage... Too similar. That being said, I've now sold the M3, but it has been replaced by an S65 powered 135i, my new track toy.

[TyroneShoelaces]

Originally Posted by JupiterBMW

See below.



Far more? Not necessarily. Yes, it would cost more, but wasn't the concern for me. Also, as for the rear subframe, IIRC, the 335is had some of the M suspension arms, so I believe those were different than the standard 335. My car has all subframes swapped over from the 335is so all of those parts are retained. That being said, again, not my reason.

At the time I built my wagon, I had a gorgeous, very special E90 M3 in the garage. Competition package sedan, Lemans Blue, Harrop Supercharged, etc etc etc... I honestly wanted a different platform for the E91. I always strive to be unique, and I chose to do this build for that reason, and I couldn't justify having two S65 cars in the garage... Too similar. That being said, I've now sold the M3, but it has been replaced by an S65 powered 135i, my new track toy.

When I built my wagon my 335 donor was $3k. M donor cars were 15k+. So for me a minimum 12k upcharge for M car was too much but as you know I'm a cheap bastard.

For others I can attest to how nice this car is. The owner is pretty particular and I've briefly ridden in this car. Smooth as can be with the DCT and OEM+ throughout. Quite a difference from my car on coilovers with a manual and my old exhaust.

[CoralRed]

Wow what an incredible car! I’m about to start the process of doing an N54 swap on my e91 and yours has given me a ton of inspiration! Good luck!!

[JupiterBMW]

Originally Posted by TyroneShoelaces

When I built my wagon my 335 donor was $3k. M donor cars were 15k+. So for me a minimum 12k upcharge for M car was too much but as you know I'm a cheap bastard.

For others I can attest to how nice this car is. The owner is pretty particular and I've briefly ridden in this car. Smooth as can be with the DCT and OEM+ throughout. Quite a difference from my car on coilovers with a manual and my old exhaust.

What was the mileage on your donor? And a regular 335 much easier (and cheaper) to source than a 335is, especially considering you could start with a sedan already, as opposed to coupe/vert. M car donors at the time could be had much cheaper.

[M3_Legend]

No please keep it. First the E90M3 now this

[STooK]

I knew the name and car sounded familiar! I remember when you wanted to build a e91 m3 but didn’t think it would become a e91 335is. What an incredible build and attention to detail inside out! Good luck with sale, this would be the coolest daily out there!

[JupiterBMW]

Originally Posted by M3_Legend

No please keep it. First the E90M3 now this

Ahh man, its all good! New cars, new adventures! Honestly, the baby M3 track car I have now has been WAY more fun than my E90... The 1 series was MADE for the S65!

Originally Posted by STooK

I knew the name and car sounded familiar! I remember when you wanted to build a e91 m3 but didn’t think it would become a e91 335is. What an incredible build and attention to detail inside out! Good luck with sale, this would be the coolest daily out there!

Thank you sir! This car was always destined to be a 335is, was a great pair to my E90 M3, and now my E82 M3...

[M-technik-3]

Not to derail thread anymore but you need a new thread on the 1 series conversion with some photos.

[N54MPower]

Well worth the asking price and more for the level of work, attention to detail, and execution of a unique vehicle.

[JupiterBMW]

Originally Posted by N54MPower

Well worth the asking price and more for the level of work, attention to detail, and execution of a unique vehicle.

Thank you sir. I really appreciate all the comments, and noting the fact that building this car took a ton of work/time is appreciated.

Unique is absolutely a word for this one.

[JupiterBMW]

Weekend bump, price lowered!!

Let's get this car SOLD!

[JupiterBMW]

Car is still available...

[86Zed]

Bittersweet to hear this sold and not to my garage. Hope the new owner is on here and posts about it from time to time!

[JupiterBMW]

Originally Posted by 86Zed

Bittersweet to hear this sold and not to my garage. Hope the new owner is on hear and posts about it from time to time!

New owner lives in Miami, young kid. Doubt he’s on here but he posts on IG from time to time.