Upgraded fighting class (2011 335is

turn-5 · 09-03-2014, 07:59 PM

I loved my 2011 335is but there always felt like there was something missing, plus it was always a discussion on what it was, no it isn't a 335 and no it isn't an M3. This was a constant conversation. So problems solved, I swapped it on a 2012 M3 JB with ZCP!

In two short weeks I've blacked out the grill, added the M stripes to the grill, had 28% window tint installed and added a Road America decal (favorite track). This car is amazing but there are two small things missing from the IS, first of all I have to be honest I miss the exhaust note and secondly the torque in the higher gears.

I see so many threads on exhaust upgrades but I won't mind getting that sound back from the IS. Outside of that this thing is a beast!

nicksm3 · 09-03-2014, 08:05 PM

Oh hell yes!!

WickedE93 · 09-04-2014, 01:14 AM

Once you get an exhaust on your M3 you won't miss your IS one bit! Love the new whip, CONGRATS!

///M3Fresh · 09-04-2014, 10:51 AM

If you dont need the front license plate, please remove that ugly thing!

turn-5 · 09-04-2014, 09:06 PM

What about the holes from the license plate holder?

Krockit1 · 09-04-2014, 09:12 PM

Welcome to the Wisconsin M club! If you are ever coming into the Milwaukee area let me know with a pm- I have an ESS axle back exhaust that kicks the sound of our engines into a whole 'nother dimension without tearing off your eardrums. Gotta hear it live to appreciate.

Krockit1 · 09-04-2014, 09:14 PM

Bumperplugs.com

ra2289 · 09-04-2014, 11:17 PM

Made a similar move as you a few months ago, although it was to an '11 M3 ZCP and not a '12. I really wish the IS came with better suspension components as that was one of gripes with it. I have the M performance exhaust so I don't miss the sound of the IS at all. I do agree on the torque to a certain extent.

turn-5 · 09-05-2014, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Krockit1

Welcome to the Wisconsin M club! If you are ever coming into the Milwaukee area let me know with a pm- I have an ESS axle back exhaust that kicks the sound of our engines into a whole 'nother dimension without tearing off your eardrums. Gotta hear it live to appreciate.

Sweet, thanks for the offer!

M3 Esq · 09-06-2014, 11:07 AM

Congrats. If you're worried about torque, cruise around in the 4-5k rpm range. Plenty of tq up there.

mxa121 · 09-07-2014, 08:21 PM

Nice switch!
As others stated, get an exhaust, that will wipe the floor with the iS exhaust. I have the PE on my 335i and love the sound. My latest M3 with Megan system just sounds epic in comparison. Makes it easy to move on.

STooK · 09-07-2014, 09:15 PM

Congrats! I made a similar switch 3 months ago from 335i with PE to M3. The M3 won't feel fast right away, it takes about a month to get used to the car and how to drive it. As for the sound, I prefer the M3 stock over a 335 with PE. The induction noise from the front alone is worth the switch…it sounds SO aggressive when you're climbing the rpm! And I'm sure I'll love it more once I get an exhaust.

Enjoy your new car in good health!

SilentAttack · 09-07-2014, 09:41 PM

wait till u hear that v8 sing

09-03-2014, 07:59 PM	#1
turn-5 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Appleton Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Upgraded fighting class (2011 335is - 2012 M3) I loved my 2011 335is but there always felt like there was something missing, plus it was always a discussion on what it was, no it isn't a 335 and no it isn't an M3. This was a constant conversation. So problems solved, I swapped it on a 2012 M3 JB with ZCP! In two short weeks I've blacked out the grill, added the M stripes to the grill, had 28% window tint installed and added a Road America decal (favorite track). This car is amazing but there are two small things missing from the IS, first of all I have to be honest I miss the exhaust note and secondly the torque in the higher gears. I see so many threads on exhaust upgrades but I won't mind getting that sound back from the IS. Outside of that this thing is a beast! Attached Images
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nicksm3 Colonel 969 Rep 2,433 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Competition Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Westchester NY iTrader: (6)	Oh hell yes!!
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WickedE93 Major 224 Rep 1,131 Posts Drives: White E93 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pico Rivera iTrader: (2)	Once you get an exhaust on your M3 you won't miss your IS one bit! Love the new whip, CONGRATS!
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Krockit1 First Lieutenant 51 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dousman, WI iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the Wisconsin M club! If you are ever coming into the Milwaukee area let me know with a pm- I have an ESS axle back exhaust that kicks the sound of our engines into a whole 'nother dimension without tearing off your eardrums. Gotta hear it live to appreciate. __________________ As a matter of fact, I did steal it
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ra2289 Lieutenant 306 Rep 409 Posts Drives: '16 F80 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	Made a similar move as you a few months ago, although it was to an '11 M3 ZCP and not a '12. I really wish the IS came with better suspension components as that was one of gripes with it. I have the M performance exhaust so I don't miss the sound of the IS at all. I do agree on the torque to a certain extent.
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M3 Esq Automobilist 395 Rep 2,632 Posts Drives: E70 X5, 911 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (12)	Congrats. If you're worried about torque, cruise around in the 4-5k rpm range. Plenty of tq up there.
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09-07-2014, 08:21 PM	#11
mxa121 Major 226 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	Nice switch! As others stated, get an exhaust, that will wipe the floor with the iS exhaust. I have the PE on my 335i and love the sound. My latest M3 with Megan system just sounds epic in comparison. Makes it easy to move on.
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09-07-2014, 09:15 PM	#12
STooK Lieutenant Colonel 726 Rep 1,974 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	Congrats! I made a similar switch 3 months ago from 335i with PE to M3. The M3 won't feel fast right away, it takes about a month to get used to the car and how to drive it. As for the sound, I prefer the M3 stock over a 335 with PE. The induction noise from the front alone is worth the switch…it sounds SO aggressive when you're climbing the rpm! And I'm sure I'll love it more once I get an exhaust. Enjoy your new car in good health! __________________ 2013 BMW E92 ///M3 AW/BLK ZCP CF Roof 6 Speed - Perfection 2011 BMW E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black - Daily 2011 BMW E93 ///M3 MW/FR/BLK 6 Speed - Gone but not forgotten
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