335i to M3 Convert - Couldn't Be Smiling More :)

SROC5 · 11-03-2011, 07:16 PM

Hi All-

Long time follower, first time owner

Owned a very entertaining E92 335i, but finally pulled the trigger on a pristine 08' E92 M3 with all the options (except the headlight washers). Jerez/Blk.

In a word. WOW. There's really no substitute for the M. I always knew the 335i couldn't hold a candle to the M, but now really driving this car I'm blown away...

5,000 miles review....
I'm still in awe of this car and its deftly balanced power. I love the n/a power of the car, and there's plenty of pull at the low end for pulling ahead of traffic or overtaking. Could it better, sure!

Granted a SC/Kit would turn this car into a beast, but I bought the car for the n/a V8 and not for FI modding (I'll get that in the new M3

. As for color, for all the Jet Black followers out there, Jerez Black is amazing to look at everyday. I love Jet Black too (335i was JB), but Jerez Black / Carbon Black is my color now for the foreseeable future, the constantly shifting hues in different light make you feel like the car is a new shade of black at every turn.

Net, happy happy camper with the current mods that make the car "mine". I'm trying to be careful not to upset the balance that the M division had intended for the car and its drivers.

Current Mods Completed:
-BBS CH
-KW Sleeve Over Kit
-UUC SSK
-ACM OEM Exhaust Modification
-Arkym Aerosport Diffuser
-Active Autowerke Filter
-BMW Alcantara Performance Steering Wheel
-Lighted ZHP Shift Knob (DIY)
-Black Satin M Edition Kidney Grills
-Color Matched Reflectors
-LCI Tail Lights

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AudiS5 · 11-03-2011, 07:40 PM

Congrats

3XTR3M3 · 11-03-2011, 07:45 PM

Congrats!

I went from an E46M to 335i to E92M and couldn't agree with you more.

If you asked me what I would pick between E46M and 335, I would hands down choose the E46M, let alone an E92M.

Enjoy!

///M Ryder · 11-03-2011, 07:46 PM

Congrats......2 quick mods would be black grilles and loose the orange reflectors.....Phil

GOLFFRR · 11-03-2011, 07:49 PM

awesome welcome aboard!

mmm def · 11-03-2011, 07:53 PM

Nice dude!!! I went from E90 335 to E46 M3 to E90 M3, couldn't be happier. Looks like yours is CPO, that's great.

PhillyNate · 11-03-2011, 07:57 PM

Congrats. I went from 328i to M3. Guess how I'm feelin'.

SROC5 · 11-03-2011, 09:08 PM

Thanks all for the warm welcome, the coming months are going to be pure JOY!

pharmdphd98 · 11-03-2011, 09:11 PM

I understand how you feel. I have 135, 335, and E92 M3 and there is no comparison in performance and driving enjoyment.

M3SQRD · 11-03-2011, 09:13 PM

Congrats!

mazing · 11-03-2011, 09:18 PM

Welcome, came from a 335i Vert to E93 M3 and smile everyday, definitely change the grills and the ugly reflectors makse a world of difference

themickd · 11-03-2011, 09:36 PM

Congrats! I made the same switch about a month ago from a '11 E92 335ix to a '09 E92 M3 and couldn't be happier with the decision. It's just a different car all together.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-03-2011, 09:40 PM

Welcome to the Forum and Congratulations on a nice M3

parham2652 · 11-03-2011, 10:03 PM

congrats on the jump!

I think will jump to the M3 when my lease is up.

Prince_of_Persia · 11-03-2011, 11:48 PM

Congrats on your new car, and Welcome!

Gumulri · 11-03-2011, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

awesome welcome aboard!

+1

SROC5 · 11-04-2011, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillyNate

Congrats. I went from 328i to M3. Guess how I'm feelin'.

You must be like "dammmnnnn...." when first pressing that M button and accelerator

Congrats to you too!

SROC5 · 11-04-2011, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pharmdphd98

I understand how you feel. I have 135, 335, and E92 M3 and there is no comparison in performance and driving enjoyment.

You said it brotha. As Jeremy Clarkson might say...."POoWWerRR....."

SROC3 · 11-04-2011, 05:16 PM

Congrats Brother!!!!

eisenb11 · 11-04-2011, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SROC5

In a word. WOW. There's really no substitute for the M. I always knew the 335i couldn't hold a candle to the M, but now really driving this car I'm blown away...

Shhh, you'll be banished from the 3-series forum by the 335i folks for saying that!

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-04-2011, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eisenb11

Shhh, you'll be banished from the 3-series forum by the 335i folks for saying that!

I second that ^^^ he has no friends left now over there

besides we ///M drivers have no friends except in here

LagMode335i · 11-04-2011, 06:44 PM

Well done...I am seriously looking at another car in January, but I know for sure I will not have another N54. I am glad to hear a 335i made the jump and had no regrets. I am down to two cars and the M3 is one of them

11-03-2011, 07:16 PM	#1
SROC5 Addicted to Track Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USCON Posts: 1,280 iTrader: (3)	335i to M3 Convert - Couldn't Be Smiling More :) Hi All- Long time follower, first time owner Owned a very entertaining E92 335i, but finally pulled the trigger on a pristine 08' E92 M3 with all the options (except the headlight washers). Jerez/Blk. In a word. WOW. There's really no substitute for the M. I always knew the 335i couldn't hold a candle to the M, but now really driving this car I'm blown away... 5,000 miles review.... I'm still in awe of this car and its deftly balanced power. I love the n/a power of the car, and there's plenty of pull at the low end for pulling ahead of traffic or overtaking. Could it better, sure! Granted a SC/Kit would turn this car into a beast, but I bought the car for the n/a V8 and not for FI modding (I'll get that in the new M3 . As for color, for all the Jet Black followers out there, Jerez Black is amazing to look at everyday. I love Jet Black too (335i was JB), but Jerez Black / Carbon Black is my color now for the foreseeable future, the constantly shifting hues in different light make you feel like the car is a new shade of black at every turn. Net, happy happy camper with the current mods that make the car "mine". I'm trying to be careful not to upset the balance that the M division had intended for the car and its drivers. Current Mods Completed: -BBS CH -KW Sleeve Over Kit -UUC SSK -ACM OEM Exhaust Modification -Arkym Aerosport Diffuser -Active Autowerke Filter -BMW Alcantara Performance Steering Wheel -Lighted ZHP Shift Knob (DIY) -Black Satin M Edition Kidney Grills -Color Matched Reflectors -LCI Tail Lights __________________ ZCP E92 M3 \| Akrapovic Evo \| ESSi \| Swift Spec-R \| APEX ARC-8 \| RS-3 \| PFC-08 \| MS Filter \| MS Spacers \| Last edited by SROC5; 04-07-2012 at 07:37 PM. Reason: Updated Joy Ride Picts
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11-03-2011, 07:45 PM	#3
3XTR3M3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,545 iTrader: (1)	Congrats! I went from an E46M to 335i to E92M and couldn't agree with you more. If you asked me what I would pick between E46M and 335, I would hands down choose the E46M, let alone an E92M. Enjoy! __________________

11-03-2011, 07:46 PM	#4
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man Drives: 2011.5 Dinan ///M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 1,995 iTrader: (3)	Congrats......2 quick mods would be black grilles and loose the orange reflectors.....Phil __________________ 2011.5 E92 Dinan///M3: SSII DCT, Comp Pkg, Prem Pkg 2, Conv Pkg, Heated Seats, Enhanced Premium Sound, Black Kidney Grilles, BMW M Performance Steering Wheel, BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler, BMW Aluminum Pedals, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan X-Pipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Software Tune, Dinan Pulley Kit, Dinan CH-R Wheels, Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces, Arkym Lip, Carbon Reflectors, Lux H8 V3, Brembo 365mm BBK

11-03-2011, 07:49 PM	#5
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11-03-2011, 07:57 PM	#7
PhillyNate BMWCCA #405750 Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,424 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	Congrats. I went from 328i to M3. Guess how I'm feelin'. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe (retired 06/21/11)

11-03-2011, 07:40 PM	#2
AudiS5 Lieutenant Drives: Moderately Quick Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 493 iTrader: (1)	Congrats

11-03-2011, 07:53 PM	#6
mmm def Colonel Drives: 07 Accord 6-6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,535 iTrader: (0)	Nice dude!!! I went from E90 335 to E46 M3 to E90 M3, couldn't be happier. Looks like yours is CPO, that's great.

11-03-2011, 09:08 PM	#8
SROC5 Addicted to Track Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USCON Posts: 1,280 iTrader: (3)	Thanks all for the warm welcome, the coming months are going to be pure JOY! __________________ ZCP E92 M3 \| Akrapovic Evo \| ESSi \| Swift Spec-R \| APEX ARC-8 \| RS-3 \| PFC-08 \| MS Filter \| MS Spacers \|

11-03-2011, 09:11 PM	#9
pharmdphd98 PharM3 Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: CA Posts: 291 iTrader: (0)	I understand how you feel. I have 135, 335, and E92 M3 and there is no comparison in performance and driving enjoyment.

11-03-2011, 09:13 PM	#10
M3SQRD Colonel Drives: E92 M3s, R56 Cooper S Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EC Posts: 2,347 iTrader: (2)	Congrats!

11-03-2011, 09:18 PM	#11
mazing Private First Class Drives: 2011.5 Jet Black M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 161 iTrader: (1)	Welcome, came from a 335i Vert to E93 M3 and smile everyday, definitely change the grills and the ugly reflectors makse a world of difference __________________ 2011 Jet Black Bamboo Novillo/DCT/Gloss Black Grills/Gloss Black Reflectors/Gloss Black Side Gills w/Light Tinted Lenses/Black Vinyl Window Trim

11-03-2011, 09:36 PM	#12
themickd New Member Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Portland Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Congrats! I made the same switch about a month ago from a '11 E92 335ix to a '09 E92 M3 and couldn't be happier with the decision. It's just a different car all together.

11-03-2011, 09:40 PM	#13
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11-03-2011, 10:03 PM	#14
parham2652 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E92 LCI AW on coral red Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 510 iTrader: (1)	congrats on the jump! I think will jump to the M3 when my lease is up. __________________ 2011 E92 LCI 328i Alpine White on Coral Red/Black Dakota Leather with Bamboo Anthracite Wood Trim M Sport Package \| Premium Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Navigation System \| Smartphone Integration \| Harman Kardon Surround Sound System \| + more

11-03-2011, 11:48 PM	#15
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11-04-2011, 05:16 PM	#19
SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. Drives: 2012 E92 M3 JTBLK ZCP Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero Posts: 1,375 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	Congrats Brother!!!! __________________ 2012 M3 E92 Jet Black Black Leather/DCT \| ZCP \| (Buy date 11/27/11) 2012 M3 E92 Jet Black Red Extended Leather/6MT \| Comp Package - RETIRED (Impulse Buy Date - 11/22/06) 335i E92/Space Grey/ Red Leather/6MT - RETIRED

11-04-2011, 06:44 PM	#22
LagMode335i Private First Class Drives: 2008 335i DS2 but M OTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TN Posts: 182 iTrader: (0)	Well done...I am seriously looking at another car in January, but I know for sure I will not have another N54. I am glad to hear a 335i made the jump and had no regrets. I am down to two cars and the M3 is one of them

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