E92 335i

Munson · May 17, 2013

Surely you're not going to start modifying the suspension on a lease car?

Cliotoby · May 17, 2013

Ill do what I f**king well please.

Munson · May 17, 2013

Well ok then.

Gally · May 17, 2013

Flol! Box, back, in.

Cliotoby · May 17, 2013

What did I do wrong?

I dropped my negative trolling attitude only days ago.

C.J · May 18, 2013

Cliotoby said:
Dat Ass. Two exhausts make it look so much better

Assuming you did the golf tee mod?

The 335i exhaust is filth. I remember it well. Pops and bangs. Sounds sick.

Do you find the handling to be a bit sloppy? Dont want to lower mine. Was thinking of H&R ARB's as theyre not overly expensive... Seems to grip well at speed even with run flats but the body roll is so un nerving coming from a Clio on Coilovers.

I did the golf tee mod, but by pulling the plug in the boot (rather than under the car).

Body roll is definitely present, but not enough to bother me.

C.J · May 21, 2013

Dropped it off today for 3 days. 2 new turbos and HPFP being replaced.

I was hoping for the 320d again, but got a poverty spec 116i. Hideous, slow, boring and more body role than you can imagine.

Cliotoby · May 21, 2013

There was a 116i 'sport' in the showroom where I got my 320d from. Looked horrendously bad.

You planning anything once the blowers have been replaced?

C.J · May 21, 2013

There's nothing about this car that would make me want one. Why anyone would want a non Msport.

340 miles on the clock.

Gally · May 21, 2013

Looks so shat!

Sir_Dave · May 21, 2013

C.J said:
Why anyone would want a non Msport.

Because its a BMW, its all they can afford on finance, & the neighbours will be really impressed.

DB. · May 21, 2013

They look quite nice from the outside, although the insides are basic and the drive is numb.

Girls bloody love those, they just think shiny white new bmw, rather than s**t engined poverty spec bmw lol!

DanielJames · May 21, 2013

Cliotoby said:
Ill do what I f**king well please.

Lmao. Well said.

That 1 series is a working class woman's moist dream

Craig. · May 21, 2013

Absolutely love this thing great cars.

.Simon · May 21, 2013

Does the 116i even have the iDrive? I don't think it does?

C.J · May 21, 2013

Simon N said:
Does the 116i even have the iDrive? I don't think it does?

This one does.

C.J · May 24, 2013

Dropped the car off Tuesday 8am, should have got it back yesterday, delayed until next Tuesday.

Got this bloody car for the BH weekend now

Cliotoby · May 24, 2013

Gutted. I remember driving about in a 335i. Was great spooling the turbos up then letting off and hearing it s**t all over the road. The stock exhaust is brilliant.

Whats the 116i's performance like?

Lal B3N · May 24, 2013

Cliotoby said:
Whats the 116i's performance like?

Do you even need to ask? It will be awful lol. Just look at it.

Matt W · May 24, 2013

Probably comparable to a 320d.

Herr Flick · May 24, 2013

Matt W said:
Probably comparable to a 320d.

Lol. Lighter than a 3 series too IIRC.

C.J · May 24, 2013

How is the 116i's performance? It has none. Tonight I took it on a 30mile country road to the Mrs' work, and I nearly died, inside.

The 320d is far, far better compared to this. The 320d is honestly leagues ahead, I wish I had that as a loan car again, I didn't mind it last time.

Cliotoby · May 28, 2013

Matt W said:
Probably comparable to a 320d.

Wahey.

w**ker

Cliotoby · May 28, 2013

Mines in for warranty work already. Steering rack problem.

If Im on a mway I cant go straight. I can turn left or right in incremental notches, so have to zig zag. true story.

Just got to survive till Monday! and no courtesy car.

Reyes · May 28, 2013

Best colour

C.J · May 28, 2013

Mines still in, Thursday I've been told now. FFS.

Rob · May 28, 2013

Cliotoby said:
Mines in for warranty work already. Steering rack problem.

If Im on a mway I cant go straight. I can turn left or right in incremental notches, so have to zig zag. true story.

Just got to survive till Monday! and no courtesy car.

Sorry? You took a car into bmw for warranty work and didn't leave with a courtesy car?

Cliotoby · May 28, 2013

Not yet, Monday TBH. They dont have one available.

Complete bullshit. The whole BMW experience has been s**t. Dealership couldnt give a f**k if I lived or died, the car has gone wrong already. Utter s**t. If I was 40 Id buy a C class merc. Far superior cars.

C.J · Jun 1, 2013

Was told Thursday I'd get it back Friday. Friday I was told all completed, but now all injectors and coils needed replacing, and would be sorted today (Saturday).

Had a call today, their software crashed while updating my car, which means the car is now in some sort of safe mode!? The car won't be ready until sometime next week. I've asked them if something's happened to my car (ie crashed/damaged), as I'm seriously losing trust in them.

3 days has turned into 13+ with no definite return date.

philmots · Jun 1, 2013

I can imagine that's pretty annoying.. but I'd quite like the fact I'm getting a stack of new parts for nothing!

C.J · Jun 1, 2013

philmots said:
I can imagine that's pretty annoying.. but I'd quite like the fact I'm getting a stack of new parts for nothing!

I agree. 2 turbos, fuel pump, spark plugs, coils, seatbelt motors. I'm hoping it'll run even better.

They've said the book time for the turbo job was 12hrs, but they reckon it's more like 25-30.

philmots · Jun 1, 2013

It makes you think too... It's not worth sacrificing the warranty for a remap. As tempting as an extra 80hp is!

C.J · Jun 1, 2013

philmots said:
It makes you think too... It's not worth sacrificing the warranty for a remap. As tempting as an extra 80hp is!

I won't be, for sure. It's quick enough, and if I get bored of the power, I'll drive a 116 for a few days

Cliotoby · Jun 1, 2013

IM thinking it might not be a good idea to map mine.

I just get the feeling its going to be a whole world of s**t over the next 3 years.

C.J · Jun 3, 2013

In case anyone cared, didn't get it back today.

Passed its MOT (FOC as a goodwill), but now the new seatbelt motors have stopped working. Another set ordered.

Other than that, it's apparently running perfect and ready for delivery.

C.J · Jun 4, 2013

It was delivered to work 15 minutes ago. Handed their car back with 1k miles on it. The most boring 640 miles I've done.

Roll on 5pm, feels like I've got a new car.

Unflattering angle.

Cliotoby · Jun 4, 2013

LOL. Christ.

Must of been worth the wait. I bet it feels great.

C.J · Jun 5, 2013

Not sure if placebo, or the new turbos have made the car a hell of a lot quicker. I felt a little sick when i put my foot down in 1st, too used to zero power in the 116.

The turbo spooling and 'blowoff' are noticeable louder, sounds beautiful.

Few quick snaps on the way home from work last night.