[ycehcky]

Originally Posted by max_330i

Nice car! Do you think the upgraded brakes are worth it? How about the shift knob? I am looking into both those things myself but not sure if I'm ready to throw more money at the BMW

Thanks! The back brakes are already the same as the 335i, so all you have to do is the fronts. I definitely think it was worth it, plus you can find everything you need for the front brakes on here sometimes for a good price. The shift knob feels much better than the stock one. Now I just need an M3 steering wheel

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by hOlykamOtie*

Here is my 330i

Cool pics guys... Keep it up!!!

[alfazrus]

Keep it going....

[BMW-330i]

I've posted an owners review at http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1265979

[Kct385]

alfazrus, are those stock wheels from 1 series? They look good, I've been curious about them on 3 series.

[Vitalität]

11 year old car 5/2005 production and the only major problem was the VC leak. As long as you keep up with maintenance you will be okay. Original engine and transmission.

[alfazrus]

Kct385: Yes, they are style 264.

[bimmerclad]

Not original engine or transmissions lol. Kinda a frankenstein. Age is starting to show with the rear of thr e90's but still look amazing for being 10 years old.

[buckhorn7]

HI, I owned my first BMW in 1978. It was a 68 2002 and I drove that car for 17 years. Sold it in 1995 for $1,000 as at that time they weren't as collectable as they are now. After 21 years with Toyota ( I still have 3 of them) I got the itch for a BMW again. Started looking for a 02 then decided to get something newer so after some research and not much more cost I settled on 06 330i and after about a month I just bought a 06 330i with only 12,700 miles on it and has been garaged. Its like a new car. Build date of 8/05. Auto, Alpine white, beige interior. Premium and Cold Weather packages. No sports package but that is ok. Living in the Central Sierra the roads are beat up so I just changed out the original Bridgestone run flats to Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3+ 235/45/17 and the ride is so much better. Looking forward to using the car part time. Maybe down the road I will do some of the easier mods on the suspension. I have to figure out how to post pictures.

[buckhorn7]

Here are a few pictures of my 06 330i with 12,700 miles

[csskywalker]

12700 wow you got a lot of years left in her!

[sunny]

let me contribute here.[IMG][/IMG]

[DriverLDN]

Here's my 2006 330i M Sport

Bought it back in 2013 and I have been loving it ever since. Managed to find one which was apparently an ex-BMW launch car, so the spec is pretty unreal.



Options list:

Code Standard Equipment

S321A Exterior parts in vehicle color
S497A Centre armrest, rear
S520A Fog lights
S853A Language version English

Code Optional Equipment

S205A Automatic transmission
S217A Active steering
S249A Multifunction f steering wheel
S2MFA BMW alloy wheel, M spider spoke 193
S302A Alarm system
S322A Comfort access
P337A M Sports package
S358A Climate comfort windscreen
S403A Glass roof, electrical
S415A Sun-blind, rear
S417A Roller sun vizor, rear door
S418A Luggage compartment package
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430A Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A Smoker package
S459A Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S465A Through-loading system
S470A Isofix-System
S481A Sports seat
S488A Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S493A Storage compartment package
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S4ADA Interior trim strips, alu, brushed, fine
S4AEA Armrest front, retractable
S502A Headlight cleaning system
S508A Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A Rain sensor
S522A Xenon Light
S524A Adaptive Headlights
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S544A Cruise control with brake function
S563A Light package
S5DCA Rear-seat headrests, folding
S609A Navigation system Professional
S612A BMW Assist
S620A Voice control
S633A Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S672A CD changer for 6 CDs
S677A HiFi System Professional DSP
S704A M Sports suspension
S710A M leather steering wheel
S715A M Aerodynamics package
S760A High gloss shadow line
S761A Individual sunshade glazing
S775A Headlining anthracite
L812A NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S850A Additional Export tank filling
S863A Retailer Directory Europe
S877A Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A On-board vehicle literature English
S8S3A Automatic locking when driving off
S8SMA Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SPA Control unit COP

[nthanos330i]

I've had her 3 months and purchased her stock! Went a little mod crazy, but I LOVE the car.
-BMW Performance shifter
-BMW Performance handbrake
-ECS tuning ram-air scoops
-Performance sport padded steering wheel
-ECS tuning carbon spoiler
-ECS tuning carbon front splitters
-Dinan strut tower brace
-BMW style 224m staggered wheels (Z4M fitment)

[stratman3]

[Bluewater328iT]

Does a 328iT with a 330i intake count as a 330i? It has more horsepower, since the ECU has to be reflashed and can be tuned at the same time. Basically, the engine block is the same and the intake manifold can be swapped.

Here is the thread on mine from another forum:

http://forum.e90fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1095889


Yes, after the swap, it has a lot more power, especially above 4K RPM.

[Three_thirty_I]

Posted ages ago in this thread, not too long after I got my car, so may as well just add more current pics of how she looks now.

2005 (yes, we got the E90 back in 2005 in South Africa) BMW E90 330i 6MT sparkling graphite metallic, so possibly one of the oldest E90 330i's on this forum.

Admittedly, these were taken a few years ago, but she has not changed since. Still love the style 188 staggered wheels!






This was how she looked not too long after I bought her, still the original style 159 wheels which are now my spare/service set.






Always chuckle at this pic. This is what happens when the rear tyres have less than ideal tread (not worn mind you) on rain soaked grass on an incline - traction control, wheel slipping, needed a gentle push...

[ycehcky]

I do believe after the mods you speak of puts them at similar power. The only thing that is 330i is the intake manifold though. The ECU is still different, and there are a bunch of other differences as well(not engine related) I am not knocking your car by any means, i just do not think a 328i with a 330i intake manifold(tune or not) makes it a 330i.
LCI 328i with the mods you have plus 335i brakes will be better than a 330i in theory.

Originally Posted by Bluewater328iT

Does a 328iT with a 330i intake count as a 330i? It has more horsepower, since the ECU has to be reflashed and can be tuned at the same time. Basically, the engine block is the same and the intake manifold can be swapped.

Here is the thread on mine from another forum:

http://forum.e90fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1095889


Yes, after the swap, it has a lot more power, especially above 4K RPM.

[ycehcky]

Do any 330i owners have the ESS Supercharger?
And or LSD?
Thanks

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by sunny

let me contribute here.[IMG][/IMG]

Nice, I remember when I used to have my 162's I still like those rims a lot. Did you lower it or is it stock?

[Bluewater328iT]

Originally Posted by ycehcky

I do believe after the mods you speak of puts them at similar power. The only thing that is 330i is the intake manifold though. The ECU is still different, and there are a bunch of other differences as well(not engine related) I am not knocking your car by any means, i just do not think a 328i with a 330i intake manifold(tune or not) makes it a 330i.
LCI 328i with the mods you have plus 335i brakes will be better than a 330i in theory.

Yes, I know it is not a 330i, as tempting as it is to plaster a 330i tag on the rear. It is a shame BMW never made those in a wagon, but nice to point out that a 328 can be made into a "330" engine fairly easily. I also realize the ECU has to be programmed to recognize the 3 stage manifold, which I did with ESS Tuning.

I have not found a 335 kit for the brakes and I am reluctant to ask the dealer or whoever is doing the brakes to look up all of the parts probably needed. I probably will just get the BMW Performance kit unless I can find something else:

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E91-32...ance/ES205608/

[sunny]

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Nice, I remember when I used to have my 162's I still like those rims a lot. Did you lower it or is it stock?

it's lowered with h&r sport and koni yellows.
handles great but it's too low for me now.