335iS Thread - [ Owners Only ]

SAADTHESAV · 04-20-2015, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Heyitsfish

New IS owner from Glendale/Phoenix here. Pretty much loaded with DCT. Can't wait to see what this thing can do with some modifications. COBB, DP's, and a DCI are being ordered this weekend. Sorry for the crappy garage pic, hopefully getting some better ones this weekend.

Looks nice mate. Once you get some things on it, make a build thread!

SAADTHESAV · 04-20-2015, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nos91

Hey guys! new on the forum, just got my first BMW and decided to go with the 335is and I think I made a good choice! I picked it up 2 weeks ago, and can't seem to get enough of that exhaust /drive. The stiff steering/suspension is taking some getting use to coming from a G37S, but I absolutely love it!

I got lucky and landed a Mineral White, the color is absolutely stunning under the sun. Its a 2012, and just hit 35K miles. I got it CPO (im glad I did bc I already blew the charge pipe and had that replaced). Going to be getting some new part for this baby! Any mods that you guys recommend?

Attached some pics, enjoy!

holy that 535i is HUGE hahaha

The stock exhaust on the 335IS is pretty loud.

Stillswingin26 · 04-21-2015, 11:41 AM

Thinking of selling my work meisters

SUHleen · 04-21-2015, 11:48 AM

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Thinking of selling my work meisters

marsflis · 04-21-2015, 01:18 PM

For all the people that are lowered springs/coils, are you guys getting camber plates? If so, what are most popular?

I want to lower my car soon, but can't imagine not having some sort of camber kit and needing an alingment all the time.... unless you guys are used to go through tires like crazy?

SUHleen · 04-21-2015, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by marsflis

For all the people that are lowered springs/coils, are you guys getting camber plates? If so, what are most popular?

I want to lower my car soon, but can't imagine not having some sort of camber kit and needing an alingment all the time.... unless you guys are used to go through tires like crazy?

I sit pretty low and my car does eat tires but not as bad as you'd think. You can get quite a bit of camber without eating tires very quickly as long as your toe and the rest of your settings are done correctly.

marsflis · 04-21-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SUHleen

I sit pretty low and my car does eat tires but not as bad as you'd think. You can get quite a bit of camber without eating tires very quickly as long as your toe and the rest of your settings are done correctly.

Another member recommended me camber plates but said the suspension set up should be able to be used with them. I drive VERY agressive and go through tires a lot as it is, guess I just want to do everything I can to get an extra few miles out of the tires lol

jwzimm · 04-21-2015, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by marsflis

Another member recommended me camber plates but said the suspension set up should be able to be used with them. I drive VERY agressive and go through tires a lot as it is, guess I just want to do everything I can to get an extra few miles out of the tires lol

A proper alignment will fix that. Most camber kits for these cars are designed to INCREASE neg camber for handling improvements. Camber isn't what chews up tires as much as bad toe settings. Have a good four-wheel alignment done and request they set the fronts to zero toe.

ashmostro · 04-21-2015, 02:21 PM

Agree with above. And if by "drive aggressively" you mean you take corners like they should be taken and often, then don't be afraid of dialing in as much negative camber up front as possible. Our cars are setup to understeer at the limit (like all road cars) from the factory, so you usually see lower negative camber up front vs rear as the standard settings whereas performance or racing setups favor the exact opposite.
Too conservative camber settings can lead to increased tire wear on the outside of the tread if you regularly drive aggressively. Easy way to tell.

Spot on about toe - get that wrong and you will eat through tires even if your camber is perfect for the application.

moveswiftly · 04-21-2015, 02:23 PM

thought I'd post this here as well. The car in its normal habitat

6 Speed. No modifications besides Michelin PSS / m5 shifter. 2012 335is. Fun car and very fast.

ashmostro · 04-21-2015, 02:31 PM

Hey nice! How often do you get to visit Summit Pt? I'm there several times a year in my 'is and will be this friday too! Should meet up if you are planning to go again.

-Ash

moveswiftly · 04-21-2015, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ashmostro

Hey nice! How often do you get to visit Summit Pt? I'm there several times a year in my 'is and will be this friday too! Should meet up if you are planning to go again.

-Ash

I'll be there 5/9 for the skidpad!!

ashmostro · 04-21-2015, 08:16 PM

Ah, the BMWCCA event? I doubt I'll be at that unfortunately. I'm a fan of the FATT events and the BSR organizers.

George@V · 04-21-2015, 08:19 PM

Got some new brakes installed:

ashmostro · 04-21-2015, 08:43 PM

Noice!

Solidarity:

SUHleen · 04-21-2015, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by George@V

Got some new brakes installed:

Nice I have the same ones but I'm waiting on them to come back from being redone. I did red also but I opted for a black logo so it doesn't stick out that much. Are you on 19's?

oorlando · 04-22-2015, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BMOEW

Swapping out to blacked out headlights

Where did you get the red ducts?

been looking to buy them but deff dont want to pay $150 for that

Holshot · 04-23-2015, 11:56 AM

Hello my fellow IS owners... Any one of you guys have Eibach Springs on your car? If so any chance you could post up some pics? I'm torn on which way to go as H&R seem a little to low but Eibachs may be to conservative. The rear almost sits perfect in my opinion, it's just the front end sits so damn high.

Thanks guys!

ashmostro · 04-23-2015, 12:01 PM

Consider Swift spec-r as well if that's the case. Look em up.

SGe92is · 04-23-2015, 12:27 PM

I know I just got the BBS, but these were sitting in a shop getting refinished as well. Should I keep the BBS and sell these (HRE 448R) or vice versa?

SUHleen · 04-23-2015, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SGe92is

I know I just got the BBS, but these were sitting in a shop getting refinished as well. Should I keep the BBS and sell these (HRE 448R) or vice versa?

Hard choice, they both look nice! If you sell the HRE's, I may be interested

ashmostro · 04-23-2015, 01:45 PM

I would go with the HRE's personally. Never been a big fan of that BBS design myself as it just looks too heavy in the hub area for me. Just personal taste though - I know most folks love that classic design.

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04-21-2015, 01:18 PM	#3811
marsflis Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 12 335is Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SFL iTrader: (0)	For all the people that are lowered springs/coils, are you guys getting camber plates? If so, what are most popular? I want to lower my car soon, but can't imagine not having some sort of camber kit and needing an alingment all the time.... unless you guys are used to go through tires like crazy?
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Agree with above. And if by "drive aggressively" you mean you take corners like they should be taken and often, then don't be afraid of dialing in as much negative camber up front as possible. Our cars are setup to understeer at the limit (like all road cars) from the factory, so you usually see lower negative camber up front vs rear as the standard settings whereas performance or racing setups favor the exact opposite. Too conservative camber settings can lead to increased tire wear on the outside of the tread if you regularly drive aggressively. Easy way to tell. Spot on about toe - get that wrong and you will eat through tires even if your camber is perfect for the application.
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moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	thought I'd post this here as well. The car in its normal habitat 6 Speed. No modifications besides Michelin PSS / m5 shifter. 2012 335is. Fun car and very fast. __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Hey nice! How often do you get to visit Summit Pt? I'm there several times a year in my 'is and will be this friday too! Should meet up if you are planning to go again. -Ash
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04-23-2015, 11:56 AM	#3824
Holshot Private First Class 25 Rep 130 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 335is Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	Hello my fellow IS owners... Any one of you guys have Eibach Springs on your car? If so any chance you could post up some pics? I'm torn on which way to go as H&R seem a little to low but Eibachs may be to conservative. The rear almost sits perfect in my opinion, it's just the front end sits so damn high. Thanks guys!
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Consider Swift spec-r as well if that's the case. Look em up.
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	I would go with the HRE's personally. Never been a big fan of that BBS design myself as it just looks too heavy in the hub area for me. Just personal taste though - I know most folks love that classic design.
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