patsbimmer1 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I have been searching for a bit for something a bit newer and a bit faster than my 328i. An E39 M5 was on my radar but for what I wanted to spend I just couldn't find what I was looking for. That and the maintenance cost scares the crap out of me. I briefly looked at E46 M3's but I need a four door. So I switched gears and... 2007 335i 6spd with Sport package, cold weather package, premium package and only 44k on the clock! I couldn't pass up the deal I was getting on the car so here she sits! Completely stock except for the BMS dual cone intake. Elmhurst BMW was kind enough to get the service records for me before I bought it and it looks like she had all services done at Knauz BMW including a HPFP. Hopefully I can start taking it apart soon and get some new parts on but for now I have a ZHP knob ordered and CF parking brake handle to start to get rid of some of the wood in there. I plan on wrapping the interior trim in carbon fiber from 3M. I couldn't be happier with the car so far and I am absolutely addicted to the turbos! Hopefully more to come soon. zojave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Important question: Is the wife letting you keep Lola? Again congrats on the purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 ^Very important question Also, congrats again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 We're leaning towards no right now. The reason being is that no matter how much I love the car and the attachment that I have it is still only a 328i. I love driving it handles like shes on rails but in my eyes theres not much more I can do without tearing her apart and making a project out of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 The money from selling Lola will go into our savings and either towards fun parts or a k1200rs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Such a sweet engine. Hows the handling compared to the E36? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Honestly, the e36 handles better right now. The front wants to wash out on the e90 on corners I know the e36 is on rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Awesome! Looks beautiful, the power potential with the turbos is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 The E90 will quickly make you forget about your E36. Since you got an '07, I'd look into fitting an oil cooler at some point. I know a guy in Fondy that did a custom install on his '07 if you want some pointers. I know the car might seem like a Ferrari right now, but you should really consider JB4 + bolt ons. Once you go that route (which is completely safe), stock will feel so slow. I swapped my 135i to map 0 (stock) and I literally felt like I was driving a Prius. I am not joking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 The E90 will quickly make you forget about your E36.Since you got an '07, I'd look into fitting an oil cooler at some point. I know a guy in Fondy that did a custom install on his '07 if you want some pointers.I know the car might seem like a Ferrari right now, but you should really consider JB4 + bolt ons. Once you go that route (which is completely safe), stock will feel so slow.I swapped my 135i to map 0 (stock) and I literally felt like I was driving a Prius. I am not joking. Thanks for the pointers! The early 07's didn't come with an oil cooler but could get a free retrofit from BMWNA if it was a factory sport package, which this is. A quick glance through the passenger wheel well when I got home on Saturday and I can see the oil cooler already installed! It doesn't feel like a Ferrari but I know the point your trying to make lol. I will be doing JB4 with gutted dp's and hopefully a nice exhaust and I already have the burger DCI. I'm working on getting my turbo's replaced by BMW under the 8yr/82k warranty they have on the N54 before I do anything speed wise. I have a little bit of rattle right now from the wastegate and it sounds like it should be taken care of. I don't think i'll ever forget my e36 but i'm falling in love with this e90! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 As soon as I get some time I will get some proper shots but until then I have a few more driveway shots. BimmerBonez 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hallway Pat always has something up his sleeve! patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Will this thing also be getting Stants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Will this thing also be getting Stants? patsbimmer1 and YoungCR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1972 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks for the pointers! The early 07's didn't come with an oil cooler but could get a free retrofit from BMWNA if it was a factory sport package, which this is. A quick glance through the passenger wheel well when I got home on Saturday and I can see the oil cooler already installed!This is the first im hearing of this. I have a early build 2007 with factory sport package and no oil cooler. How do I go about getting this done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks for the pointers! The early 07's didn't come with an oil cooler but could get a free retrofit from BMWNA if it was a factory sport package, which this is. A quick glance through the passenger wheel well when I got home on Saturday and I can see the oil cooler already installed!This is the first im hearing of this. I have a early build 2007 with factory sport package and no oil cooler. How do I go about getting this done? I believe the car has to still be within warranty=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Will this thing also be getting Stants? It'll will get lowered eventually. I don't know about coilovers right off the bat but at least a set of springs until next summer. I need a winter set up for wheels before I can get a set of summer wheels so that will have to wait until next spring as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks for the pointers! The early 07's didn't come with an oil cooler but could get a free retrofit from BMWNA if it was a factory sport package, which this is. A quick glance through the passenger wheel well when I got home on Saturday and I can see the oil cooler already installed!This is the first im hearing of this. I have a early build 2007 with factory sport package and no oil cooler. How do I go about getting this done? What I was told is to contact a dealer first and tell them you need the free retrofit and if they are unwilling to assist you then contact BMW NA and they will help you out. An employee at Elmhurst BMW gave me this information. michael1972 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Welcome to the fold, sir. although now I have an N55 so I can't call myself part of the N54 crew anymore, technically. patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1972 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 What I was told is to contact a dealer first and tell them you need the free retrofit and if they are unwilling to assist you then contact BMW NA and they will help you out. An employee at Elmhurst BMW gave me this information.Only Under warranty or either way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Even out of warranty it should be done. Shoot an email to BMW NA and let them know you have a factory sport package early model 07 335i and it did not come with an oil cooler and you are concerned with the oil temps and you are wondering if you are eligible for a free retrofit. From what I have heard this typically takes a few months but is usually resolved favorably. customerrelations@bmwusa.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 The money from selling Lola will go into our savings and either towards fun parts or a k1200rs. Yes. Yes. patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 If you want a supercar you should just turbo your e36 seriously considering its a 328, the hard parts are there. Just big boost and 500whp on stock block and trans all day long. Sounds like more fun than a 335 I'm kidding. Kind of? 335's are cool and all. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 If you want a supercar you should just turbo your e36 seriously considering its a 328, the hard parts are there. Just big boost and 500whp on stock block and trans all day long. Sounds like more fun than a 335 I'm kidding. Kind of? 335's are cool and all. 9 Or spend $1.5k on bolt ons and a tune for the 335i and sit at a reliable 450whp / 500wtq. Much cheaper than trying to turbo a 328 E36. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Or spend $1.5k on bolt ons and a tune for the 335i and sit at a reliable 450whp / 500wtq. Much cheaper than trying to turbo a 328 E36.Bet I could build a turbo kit for less than 1.5K and make over 500whp on a 328 But I understand completely. I'm not much for bolt ons. Totally different type of person But I would totally own a 1 series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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