My 2007 E90 330d with a JDM twist

JTMR360 · 03-11-2012, 07:37 AM

Hi guys,

Its been a while since I parted with my beloved Evo 9 MR 360 mapped to 400/400 so I thought I better show you what I have now

Well, here is the 9's replacement, its a Nov 2007 57 plate Le Mans blue BMW E90 330d M Sport with a manual gear box, xenons, alacantra interior and no iDrive.

I have always had a love for these cars since getting my Class 1 pass on the Police Advanced course so I knew how good the cars are and how they can be driven, in many ways I think this car is as quick as an Evo in the right hands, especially over bumpy ground.
If you have never driven one of these, do, you will be surprised at how well they corner, and go!

This particular car was owned by a rep who did 50k in it, it has a FBMWSH and this guy really looked after it! The paint bar a little scrape on the front O/S corner and a few stone chips is immaculate, the interior too!

In my second day of ownership I took the car to Dave at R Spec Performance in Bicester, Dave worked his magic and remapped the car for me as I found it down on power with all the grunt being over very quickly.

It started life as totally standard with no carbon and MV3 wheels.

And after I added the following:

R-Spec Performance remap to about 300 bhp/480 ftlbs
Parrot bluetooth handsfree
Hardwired TomTom Go Live 1005
Black M Sport mats
AC Shnitzer rear spoiler
JDM only Hartge front splitter
Carbon fibre kidney grills
New staggered BMW Motorsport wheels from BBS (hence the BBS decals as per the BTCC cars)
Michelin Pilot Sport runflats

This is after I washed twice, clayed, Autosmart Tardis, machine polished the car with Meguiars 105 compound followed by 205 polish. Sealed with Auto Glym gloss paint protector and finished with 2 layers of Dodo Juice Purple Haze Pro wax. It sat for a night so there is a little dust on the car

Enjoy:coolsm:

Let me know what you think but to be honest, given it my first non JDM car I don't think its too bad for a Noob

CarAbuser · 03-11-2012, 07:49 AM

Probably not what you want to hear but I think it would be better without the stick on CF bits. They dont seem to sit flush the bodywork.

JTMR360 · 03-11-2012, 08:18 AM

Each to their own but most carbon areo bits don't sit flush, GT wings on the Jap cars etc, they all stick up a little but what I can tell you is that they are a perfect fit!

Mike oxlong · 03-11-2012, 08:26 AM

looks good, love the colour, needs CF diffuser and de-badging

sixpot · 03-11-2012, 08:34 AM

Not a fan of the carbon bits, they don't suit the style of car imo.
I'm of the opinion less is more.

zltm089 · 03-11-2012, 08:41 AM

looking good!....i've seen nicer rear spoilers tho!...

pani_K3 · 03-11-2012, 09:38 AM

Quite like that. What do you think of the power compared to your 400/400 Evo? Or can you compare it to a stock Evo?

ctch22 · 03-11-2012, 10:02 AM

always been a fan of them alloys, and they suit the car nicely (much better than mv3s imo)

not too sure about the bbs stickers on them however

MEGA · 03-11-2012, 10:07 AM

Love the front and love the motorsport alloys.

The rear spoiler is too much. If you're going to persist with it at least get a CF rear diffuser in the same weave so it ties together

I'd personally drop down a level and fit the aero spoiler. Each to their own though! Just, if you stick with it: You gotta get something more..

Darkline rear lights are a must next mod btw also

Dave

ichi_ban · 03-11-2012, 10:14 AM

Sorry but there's nothing JDM about that car.

JTMR360 · 03-11-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

Love the front and love the motorsport alloys.

The rear spoiler is too much. If you're going to persist with it at least get a CF rear diffuser in the same weave so it ties together

I'd personally drop down a level and fit the aero spoiler. Each to their own though! Just, if you stick with it: You gotta get something more..

Darkline rear lights are a must next mod btw also

Dave

Yes, I've been looking at the rear lights, I quite fancy them, a diffuser too along with some MTec LED halo bulbs.

I actually quite like the spoiler now, took a bit of getting used too but it looks good and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by pani_K3

Quite like that. What do you think of the power compared to your 400/400 Evo? Or can you compare it to a stock Evo?

There is much more torque than the Evo and the power delivery is smoother.

I also find that this car has a great deal more la down power where the Evo had loads further up the rev range.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamSoloE93

Sorry but there's nothing JDM about that car.

No, your right actually, I guess the JDM only front Hartge splitter doesn't give it a JDM twist at all

But thanks for your constructive post anyway

Mr Singh · 03-11-2012, 04:15 PM

Car looks in pristine condition. Looks like you have bigger brakes than normal 330D come with too!

Cheers.

m1bjr · 03-11-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTMR360

I guess the JDM only front Hartge splitter doesn't give it a JDM twist at all

Since Hartge are German....
Or am I missing some Irony?

JTMR360 · 03-11-2012, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1bjr

Since Hartge are German....
Or am I missing some Irony?

It's a JDM only part that was apparently only sold to the Japs, that's what I mean. God it's difficult on this place

JTMR360 · 03-11-2012, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Singh

Car looks in pristine condition. Looks like you have bigger brakes than normal 330D come with too!

Cheers.

Yeah, it's a very clean good example! I think the full detail with good wax helped
too though

I'm not sure about the brakes, I bought the car standard but I'll check next time I visit a stealership!

Billyray911 · 03-11-2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTMR360

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1bjr

Since Hartge are German....
Or am I missing some Irony?

It's a JDM only part that was apparently only sold to the Japs, that's what I mean. God it's difficult on this place

Welcome,by the way!

225_AB · 03-12-2012, 02:52 AM

Car looks good except for the rear spoiler which just looks out of place but each to his own.

TMP · 03-12-2012, 04:19 AM

Looks in great condition. Likey the bbs allows.

as above the spoiler just seems a bit too much for such a Q car.

ArsE92 · 03-12-2012, 01:43 PM

Lovely car, especially the wheels. The carbon bits aren't for me though.

JTMR360 · 03-13-2012, 02:20 PM

So from reading I gather that the spoiler is
Marmite, I like it, good job really.... BUT.....

What spoiler would you fit if it was your car, post up your suggestions please, and nothing stupid like an APR high rise one from the Time Attack or some chav one

onetwentie · 03-13-2012, 06:12 PM

OP

Very nice car! The best colour IMO

Amazing effort with the detailing - how long did that take you?

Are you having 2nd thoughts on the spoiler?

(sorry - just couldn't help myself!)

JTMR360 · 03-13-2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onetwentie

OP

Very nice car! The best colour IMO

Amazing effort with the detailing - how long did that take you?

Are you having 2nd thoughts on the spoiler?

(sorry - just couldn't help myself!)

Thanks for the positive comments!!

The whole detail took about 10 hours including the 2 washes with the two bucket method. It's the machine polishing that takes the time as I used two.

As the week has progressed Incan still see a few swirl marks that are in the clear coat in some places so I might give it another go.

BMW paint is very hard Nd the best I've worked with, Mitsibishi paint is made from chocolate!! Non of my pads had any blue on which suggested it was only minor imperfections to the clear coat but if I'm honest I should have cleared the garage and done it in there through the evening as I rushed a little as it was getting dark so I could have done better.

Defo the best colour too, as you know

and to be honest I'm not really having second thoughts, just curious to see what others would have fitted

03-11-2012, 07:37 AM	#1
JTMR360 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 221 Posts Drives: E90 2008 335d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Just outside Banbury iTrader: (0)	My 2007 E90 330d with a JDM twist Hi guys, Its been a while since I parted with my beloved Evo 9 MR 360 mapped to 400/400 so I thought I better show you what I have now Well, here is the 9's replacement, its a Nov 2007 57 plate Le Mans blue BMW E90 330d M Sport with a manual gear box, xenons, alacantra interior and no iDrive. I have always had a love for these cars since getting my Class 1 pass on the Police Advanced course so I knew how good the cars are and how they can be driven, in many ways I think this car is as quick as an Evo in the right hands, especially over bumpy ground. If you have never driven one of these, do, you will be surprised at how well they corner, and go! This particular car was owned by a rep who did 50k in it, it has a FBMWSH and this guy really looked after it! The paint bar a little scrape on the front O/S corner and a few stone chips is immaculate, the interior too! In my second day of ownership I took the car to Dave at R Spec Performance in Bicester, Dave worked his magic and remapped the car for me as I found it down on power with all the grunt being over very quickly. It started life as totally standard with no carbon and MV3 wheels. And after I added the following: R-Spec Performance remap to about 300 bhp/480 ftlbs Parrot bluetooth handsfree Hardwired TomTom Go Live 1005 Black M Sport mats AC Shnitzer rear spoiler JDM only Hartge front splitter Carbon fibre kidney grills New staggered BMW Motorsport wheels from BBS (hence the BBS decals as per the BTCC cars) Michelin Pilot Sport runflats This is after I washed twice, clayed, Autosmart Tardis, machine polished the car with Meguiars 105 compound followed by 205 polish. Sealed with Auto Glym gloss paint protector and finished with 2 layers of Dodo Juice Purple Haze Pro wax. It sat for a night so there is a little dust on the car Enjoy:coolsm: Let me know what you think but to be honest, given it my first non JDM car I don't think its too bad for a Noob
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CarAbuser Lieutenant Colonel 469 Rep 1,540 Posts Drives: Z4 35i DCT / E92 335i DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Probably not what you want to hear but I think it would be better without the stick on CF bits. They dont seem to sit flush the bodywork.
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JTMR360 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 221 Posts Drives: E90 2008 335d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Just outside Banbury iTrader: (0)	Each to their own but most carbon areo bits don't sit flush, GT wings on the Jap cars etc, they all stick up a little but what I can tell you is that they are a perfect fit!
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Mike oxlong Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 204 Posts Drives: E92 335d A M Sport highline Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lincolnshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335D M Sport H ... [0.00]	looks good, love the colour, needs CF diffuser and de-badging __________________ Read my user name out loud and have a chuckle
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sixpot Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 264 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North West iTrader: (5)	Not a fan of the carbon bits, they don't suit the style of car imo. I'm of the opinion less is more.
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zltm089 Banned 244 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	looking good!....i've seen nicer rear spoilers tho!...
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pani_K3 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Quite like that. What do you think of the power compared to your 400/400 Evo? Or can you compare it to a stock Evo?
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ctch22 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 228 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: WYrkshire iTrader: (3)	always been a fan of them alloys, and they suit the car nicely (much better than mv3s imo) not too sure about the bbs stickers on them however
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Love the front and love the motorsport alloys. The rear spoiler is too much. If you're going to persist with it at least get a CF rear diffuser in the same weave so it ties together I'd personally drop down a level and fit the aero spoiler. Each to their own though! Just, if you stick with it: You gotta get something more.. Darkline rear lights are a must next mod btw also Dave __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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ichi_ban Major 36 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: X6 50i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: FL iTrader: (24)	Sorry but there's nothing JDM about that car. __________________ @ichi_ban
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Mr Singh Banned 63 Rep 773 Posts Drives: E91 330D M Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (3)	Car looks in pristine condition. Looks like you have bigger brakes than normal 330D come with too! Cheers.
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225_AB Major 65 Rep 1,377 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2010 Location: buckinghamshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00] 2009 BMW 330D [0.00]	Car looks good except for the rear spoiler which just looks out of place but each to his own.
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TMP Brigadier General 349 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Looks in great condition. Likey the bbs allows. as above the spoiler just seems a bit too much for such a Q car. __________________ M2 Arrived! Family 5er
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ArsE92 First Lieutenant 23 Rep 396 Posts Drives: E92 335i SE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North-West UK iTrader: (1)	Lovely car, especially the wheels. The carbon bits aren't for me though.
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JTMR360 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 221 Posts Drives: E90 2008 335d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Just outside Banbury iTrader: (0)	So from reading I gather that the spoiler is Marmite, I like it, good job really.... BUT..... What spoiler would you fit if it was your car, post up your suggestions please, and nothing stupid like an APR high rise one from the Time Attack or some chav one
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03-13-2012, 06:12 PM	#21
onetwentie Straight 6 11 Rep 167 Posts Drives: E91 330d MSport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	OP Very nice car! The best colour IMO Amazing effort with the detailing - how long did that take you? Are you having 2nd thoughts on the spoiler? (sorry - just couldn't help myself!)
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