Short review and more pictures of my BMW 335i
09-04-2007, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Fibonacci
Between picus and jesal, probably the two most tastefully modded 335 coupes evar. Nice work guys.
09-05-2007, 06:44 PM
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Nice write up man. It's great to know someone actually notices all these little things in the car. I work with two guys who have 335i's and I guarantee neither one of them notices anything other than the BMW badge on the hood and rear. Great choice in mods, too. 
09-06-2007, 08:38 AM
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Sweet. They are one of the best looking cars on the road today. I was sitting behind one the other day and I told my wife that I felt that BMW got it 100% right with the design of them.
Props to you.
Props to you.
09-06-2007, 08:47 AM
#50
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I sit in traffic most of the time 
Weekends I unleash it though
Weekends I unleash it though
09-06-2007, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by SeCsTaC
^ wtf thats the nicest 335i i've ever seen.
if it was black or the bright blue it'd be perfect IN MY EYES.
what wheels are those if you don't mind
if it was black or the bright blue it'd be perfect IN MY EYES.
what wheels are those if you don't mind
Thanks.
Sorry to hijack your thread Jesal, you asked for it!
09-06-2007, 11:34 AM
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Nice pics, guys. The 335i is a beast ... I wish they had a 6MT at my dealership ... took the 5AT out on a test drive and it was wickedly fast. Handled brilliantly and was fine in traffic but in another tread, my only real pet peeve is an odd pause when first pressing the gas in stop-and-go traffic. Too quiet to hear the engine / exhaust, IMHO. Guess BMW is turning less "raw" and more "luxury".
I like the direction BMW is heading ... just the iDrive is something for me to become accustomed to. Guess my Japanese import fanboy-ness is impeding my ability to embrace the Teutonic way of car electronic gadgetry.
I like the direction BMW is heading ... just the iDrive is something for me to become accustomed to. Guess my Japanese import fanboy-ness is impeding my ability to embrace the Teutonic way of car electronic gadgetry.
09-06-2007, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by derrick
Nice pics, guys. The 335i is a beast ... I wish they had a 6MT at my dealership ... took the 5AT out on a test drive and it was wickedly fast. Handled brilliantly and was fine in traffic but in another tread, my only real pet peeve is an odd pause when first pressing the gas in stop-and-go traffic. Too quiet to hear the engine / exhaust, IMHO. Guess BMW is turning less "raw" and more "luxury".
I like the direction BMW is heading ... just the iDrive is something for me to become accustomed to. Guess my Japanese import fanboy-ness is impeding my ability to embrace the Teutonic way of car electronic gadgetry.
I like the direction BMW is heading ... just the iDrive is something for me to become accustomed to. Guess my Japanese import fanboy-ness is impeding my ability to embrace the Teutonic way of car electronic gadgetry.
Weird since the exhaust tone on the e92 is much louder than my E46 was. Stock vs stock.
Sedans arent as loud if thats what you drove, i also didnt like the auto for the exact reason you mentioned.
09-06-2007, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by derrick
Nice pics, guys. The 335i is a beast ... I wish they had a 6MT at my dealership ... took the 5AT out on a test drive and it was wickedly fast. Handled brilliantly and was fine in traffic but in another tread, my only real pet peeve is an odd pause when first pressing the gas in stop-and-go traffic. Too quiet to hear the engine / exhaust, IMHO. Guess BMW is turning less "raw" and more "luxury".
I like the direction BMW is heading ... just the iDrive is something for me to become accustomed to. Guess my Japanese import fanboy-ness is impeding my ability to embrace the Teutonic way of car electronic gadgetry.
I like the direction BMW is heading ... just the iDrive is something for me to become accustomed to. Guess my Japanese import fanboy-ness is impeding my ability to embrace the Teutonic way of car electronic gadgetry.
09-06-2007, 08:25 PM
#58
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picus, where in Ontario do you live? I'd be interested to see your car and bring my 335i coupe along.
Jesal: very sorry for the hijack
Jesal: very sorry for the hijack
09-06-2007, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
picus, where in Ontario do you live? I'd be interested to see your car and bring my 335i coupe along.
Jesal: very sorry for the hijack
Jesal: very sorry for the hijack
Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
Man, I love that 3-series coupe, I just can't stand the interior (plus I need a 4-door). Probably gonna end up with the IS350.....
09-29-2007, 10:43 PM
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...11493678&hl=en
Short video of my exhaust setup. Will take moving vids next weekend.
Feel free to post comments, good or bad.
Short video of my exhaust setup. Will take moving vids next weekend.
Feel free to post comments, good or bad.
09-30-2007, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...11493678&hl=en
Short video of my exhaust setup. Will take moving vids next weekend.
Feel free to post comments, good or bad.
Short video of my exhaust setup. Will take moving vids next weekend.
Feel free to post comments, good or bad.
Why don't I hear your blow-off valve?
09-30-2007, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Fibonacci
teh futuresexlovesounds. 
may be responsible for many 'ziners leaving the 
for some saurkraut. myself included
may be responsible for many 'ziners leaving the for some saurkraut. myself included
10-05-2007, 05:56 PM
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Jesal, How is the comfort access? Do you have to insert the key into a slot and then press the start button? I'm not very educated on BMW's versian of keyless entry.
I'm a little late, just found this write-up, but very nice review, and glad you're enjoying the car.
I'm a little late, just found this write-up, but very nice review, and glad you're enjoying the car.
10-05-2007, 07:44 PM
#72
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Originally Posted by lscld
Jesal, How is the comfort access? Do you have to insert the key into a slot and then press the start button? I'm not very educated on BMW's versian of keyless entry.
I'm a little late, just found this write-up, but very nice review, and glad you're enjoying the car.
I'm a little late, just found this write-up, but very nice review, and glad you're enjoying the car.
10-30-2007, 01:24 AM
#73
Drifting
I got a question for all you 3-series owners:
on your car, do you ever a hear a buzzing noise around the front wheels? this happens with the engine off for over 15 minutes
anyone have a clue?
on your car, do you ever a hear a buzzing noise around the front wheels? this happens with the engine off for over 15 minutes
anyone have a clue?
10-30-2007, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by cmark
I got a question for all you 3-series owners:
on your car, do you ever a hear a buzzing noise around the front wheels? this happens with the engine off for over 15 minutes
anyone have a clue?
on your car, do you ever a hear a buzzing noise around the front wheels? this happens with the engine off for over 15 minutes
anyone have a clue?
10-30-2007, 10:05 AM
#76
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Originally Posted by cmark
I got a question for all you 3-series owners:
on your car, do you ever a hear a buzzing noise around the front wheels? this happens with the engine off for over 15 minutes
anyone have a clue?
on your car, do you ever a hear a buzzing noise around the front wheels? this happens with the engine off for over 15 minutes
anyone have a clue?
10-30-2007, 10:13 AM
#77
Drifting
Originally Posted by ConradE46
Fan cooling the engine down after hard driving? But it only last a few minutes after the engine is off.
doesn't sound like a fan noise at all. it's localized at the front wheels and it's not a constant buzzing...it'll last a couple of seconds then stop for a few and then again for a couple of seconds.
just wondering if it's supposed to do that or should I be bringing it into service.
10-30-2007, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by cmark
I got a question for all you 3-series owners:
on your car, do you ever a hear a buzzing noise around the front wheels? this happens with the engine off for over 15 minutes
anyone have a clue?
on your car, do you ever a hear a buzzing noise around the front wheels? this happens with the engine off for over 15 minutes
anyone have a clue?
10-30-2007, 08:55 PM
#80
Suzuka Master
The E9x vehicles have electric water pumps and on the 335 the pump stays on after you turn to the car off to help the turbos cool down and prevent the oil from coking. Its possible your hearing the pump running.