My new 335i convertible....

BMWNTHZST · 03-23-2009, 03:48 PM

Good afternoon fellow Enthusiasts,

Let me take a moment to introduce myself.

I just upgraded from a 2003 330ci Convertible to a new 2008 335i Convertible. The car is Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown leather.
The car has the sport package (with factory oil cooler), PDC, Logic 7 sound system (I guess this is standard option), Bluetooth, automatic transmission with paddle shifters, comfort access and factory alarm.

I just finished breaking the engine in. The car has just over 2,800km on it now.

I've already done a few mods to the car.
- Dinan Stage 2 Software
- Dinan Pedal Set
- Bimmian Dead Pedal
- Bimmian Black Sapphire Metallic Kidney Grills
- Bimmian Keyhole Cover Black Sapphire Metallic
- ugly orange reflector delete, replaced with Bimmian Black Sapphire Metallic
- Solaris turn signal bulbs for the rear and side markers
- 20% Tint all around (except the front window)
- 3M film to protect the hood, part of the quarter panels, front bumper, mirrors, head lights & fog lights

I look forward to reading what has to be said on this forum as well as giving my .02 cents.

Cheers!

E90Brian · 03-23-2009, 03:56 PM

Welcome!! Nice ride--also like that M5 next to it! And you were even smart enough to post pictures (you would have heard about it if you didn't).

02themax · 03-23-2009, 03:57 PM

Love the car, color combination! Only thing I wouldn't have done is the tint (maybe a really light tint). Love the drop top too!

blue2fire · 03-23-2009, 04:03 PM

Welcome, the car looks Great.

2kaccordocoupe · 03-23-2009, 04:05 PM

welcome to the forum and congrats, drop the top and join the GTA meets

blue2fire · 03-23-2009, 04:13 PM

BTW: Dont let the dealer wash the car, looks like they managed to put some swirl marks on it already. Black Sapphire is so hard to keep clean.

yomama69 · 03-23-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by blue2fire

BTW: Dont let the dealer wash the car, looks like they managed to put some swirl marks on it already. Black Sapphire is so hard to keep clean.

I went with Silver, but it's hard to keep clean too. Too much dust and pollen here. That's why I got the Mister Hot Shine $30 a month unlimited wash package. I just take my car every day or every other day.

BMWalltheway · 03-23-2009, 04:15 PM

Welcome to the forum. The car looks real nice

Deda · 03-23-2009, 04:39 PM

congrats.

Zirenz2006 · 03-23-2009, 06:03 PM

Welcome! Nice!

BMWNTHZST · 03-23-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2kaccordocoupe

welcome to the forum and congrats, drop the top and join the GTA meets

Keep me posted on any upcoming meets, I would love to try and attend one.

MCMLXXXIX · 03-23-2009, 07:00 PM

looks nice! great mods... whats the Solaris turn signal stuff?...diff bulbs?
congrats on the new addition!

p.s. the M5 is sexy. even tho half tho headlight shows......its sexy haha

BMWNTHZST · 03-24-2009, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

whats the Solaris turn signal stuff?...diff bulbs?

Solaris are different bulbs. They eliminate the ugly fried egg look.
http://www.bimmian.com/product.htm?veh=92&item=SOL

Lowcruzr · 03-24-2009, 09:06 AM

Welcome and congrats on the ride!
Are those the optional 19's??

wakeboarder109 · 03-24-2009, 09:16 AM

nice looking rides. those 19s are perfect on the E93

wakeboarder109 · 03-24-2009, 09:24 AM

I noticed Solaris doesn't offer a bulb for the headlights of the E92. How did you get rid of the amber?

BMWNTHZST · 03-24-2009, 03:51 PM

wakeboarder
Those 19's came with my sports package. I love the look of them and they are very easy to clean.

wakeboarder
I wasn't able to replace the turn signal in the headlight. I was told it is a different size and due to low demand Bimmian doesn't carry it anymore.

Frosty · 03-24-2009, 05:04 PM

beautiful and welcome aboard! wow I love those 19"

I should get a set... so so tempting alas.... so many RFT bubbles on 18" :-(

wakeboarder109 · 03-25-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWNTHZST

I wasn't able to replace the turn signal in the headlight. I was told it is a different size and due to low demand Bimmian doesn't carry it anymore.

how did you get rid of the amber in the headlights then?

methodtim · 03-25-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wakeboarder109

how did you get rid of the amber in the headlights then?

Eh... I thought E92/93 don't have amber in the headlights, but instead have the reflector on the fender. If you look closely at this pic:

You'll see that the reflectors are painted. Maybe I am misunderstanding your question...

JBiddy · 03-25-2009, 05:34 PM

welcome !!

wakeboarder109 · 03-25-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by methodtim

Eh... I thought E92/93 don't have amber in the headlights, but instead have the reflector on the fender. If you look closely at this pic:

You'll see that the reflectors are painted. Maybe I am misunderstanding your question...

No you understood it correctly. For some reason I thought there was amber in my headlights. Thanks for the clarification.

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BMWNTHZST Enthusiast 194 Rep 1,283 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (27) Garage List 2011 BMW E93 M3 [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 [9.50] 2015 BMW F80 M3 [0.00] 1997 BMW 840CI [9.50] 2011 BMW X5 M [10.00] 2008 BMW 335i Conve ... [8.40]	My new 335i convertible.... Good afternoon fellow Enthusiasts, Let me take a moment to introduce myself. I just upgraded from a 2003 330ci Convertible to a new 2008 335i Convertible. The car is Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown leather. The car has the sport package (with factory oil cooler), PDC, Logic 7 sound system (I guess this is standard option), Bluetooth, automatic transmission with paddle shifters, comfort access and factory alarm. I just finished breaking the engine in. The car has just over 2,800km on it now. I've already done a few mods to the car. - Dinan Stage 2 Software - Dinan Pedal Set - Bimmian Dead Pedal - Bimmian Black Sapphire Metallic Kidney Grills - Bimmian Keyhole Cover Black Sapphire Metallic - ugly orange reflector delete, replaced with Bimmian Black Sapphire Metallic - Solaris turn signal bulbs for the rear and side markers - 20% Tint all around (except the front window) - 3M film to protect the hood, part of the quarter panels, front bumper, mirrors, head lights & fog lights I look forward to reading what has to be said on this forum as well as giving my .02 cents. Cheers! Attached Images __________________ 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Carerra White / Garnet Red / Black 2013 Porsche 991.1 911 Carrera S Platinum Silver Metallic / Black and Yellow accents 2014 F31 328i xDrive Alpine White / Black Last edited by BMWNTHZST; 03-24-2009 at 06:54 AM..
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02themax Captain 28 Rep 946 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (6)	Love the car, color combination! Only thing I wouldn't have done is the tint (maybe a really light tint). Love the drop top too! __________________ E90 335i Sport Package - Logic 7 Sound w/ipod - Bluetooth - Comfort Access - PDC - 19" M3 Reps 275/30 235/35 - Blacklines - 10mil spacers rear, 5mil spacers front - BMW Alarm
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MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	looks nice! great mods... whats the Solaris turn signal stuff?...diff bulbs? congrats on the new addition! p.s. the M5 is sexy. even tho half tho headlight shows......its sexy haha __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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wakeboarder109 Lieutenant Colonel 167 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: in High Country Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: RVA iTrader: (3)	I noticed Solaris doesn't offer a bulb for the headlights of the E92. How did you get rid of the amber?
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BMWNTHZST Enthusiast 194 Rep 1,283 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (27) Garage List 2011 BMW E93 M3 [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 [9.50] 2015 BMW F80 M3 [0.00] 1997 BMW 840CI [9.50] 2011 BMW X5 M [10.00] 2008 BMW 335i Conve ... [8.40]	wakeboarder Those 19's came with my sports package. I love the look of them and they are very easy to clean. wakeboarder I wasn't able to replace the turn signal in the headlight. I was told it is a different size and due to low demand Bimmian doesn't carry it anymore.
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Frosty Colonel 780 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	beautiful and welcome aboard! wow I love those 19" I should get a set... so so tempting alas.... so many RFT bubbles on 18" :-( __________________ M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build ) Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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