Jacob

@zero think it was around $120 per guard

Autostance always do a good job, not cheap but they know what they are doing. Helped dial in my fitment.

Have the 1m bumper finally painted and fitted, has changed the front end!

36 minutes ago, Matth5 said:

 

Wait you're running a tune on a stock charge pipe? That's asking for trouble

Well stage 2+ gets to the point where you need downpipes (potential WOF trouble down the line), you might want to upgrade the diverter valve, you're doubling the boost the turbo generates leading to more wear. You'll want to shorten your service intervals for everything engine related from the extra wear. The extra investment is pretty significant here just for a little extra kick. You'll spend more time logging, potentially find more issues related to misfires, knock, injectors...

And if you add up the costs for all of this, it just doesn't make sense because by the end of it the car depreciates to nothing regardless, next buyer will probably be scared to touch something that's been running an aggressive tune for a long time. 

Keep the money for your next car, you'll thank your past self when the time comes around.

I don't think the extra fun of Stage 2+ was worth the expense and effort compared to stage 1+. You'll be upgrading suspension components to go along with the added power probably? More money!

I didn't have any reliability trouble myself after going stage 2+, but I spent a lot making sure the car was able to handle it. Enough that the cost of the mods + extra servicing + time made up the difference in price between the 335i and an M3...  so if I bought the M3 I'd probably be just as well off financially, and might not have the few grey hairs that have appeared recently

It's possible it contributed to the eventual engine failure I had on track (although I stil think it's mainly oil starvation). Now... if I repair this car, I probably wont even recover the repair cost when selling it. At least if it was an M3, the cost of an engine rebuild wouldn't exceed the value of the car!

That's another thing... you'll spend all this money on it, and it still will not be a track capable car like an M. You'll need something to help with the oil circulation so it can survive the cornering. It's a street car. A great one at that, but not a track capable sports car!

Yeap have heard a few stories of oil starvation on track due to the oil pick up... Yeah trying to keep it a reliable, quick car that doesnt turn into a money pit

28 minutes ago, Matth5 said:

 

Wait you're running a tune on a stock charge pipe? That's asking for trouble

Well stage 2+ gets to the point where you need downpipes (potential WOF trouble down the line), you might want to upgrade the diverter valve, you're doubling the boost the turbo generates leading to more wear. You'll want to shorten your service intervals for everything engine related from the extra wear. The extra investment is pretty significant here just for a little extra kick. You'll spend more time logging, potentially find more issues related to misfires, knock, injectors...

And if you add up the costs for all of this, it just doesn't make sense because by the end of it the car depreciates to nothing regardless, next buyer will probably be scared to touch something that's been running an aggressive tune for a long time. 

Keep the money for your next car, you'll thank your past self when the time comes around.

I don't think the extra fun of Stage 2+ was worth the expense and effort compared to stage 1+. You'll be upgrading suspension components to go along with the added power probably? More money!

I didn't have any reliability trouble myself after going stage 2+, but I spent a lot making sure the car was able to handle it. Enough that the cost of the mods + extra servicing + time made up the difference in price between the 335i and an M3...  so if I bought the M3 I'd probably be just as well off financially, and might not have the few grey hairs that have appeared recently

It's possible it contributed to the eventual engine failure I had on track (although I stil think it's mainly oil starvation). Now... if I repair this car, I probably wont even recover the repair cost when selling it. At least if it was an M3, the cost of an engine rebuild wouldn't exceed the value of the car!

That's another thing... you'll spend all this money on it, and it still will not be a track capable car like an M. You'll need something to help with the oil circulation so it can survive the cornering. It's a street car. A great one at that, but not a track capable sports car!

Yeah currently am.. will throw in an upgraded one with probably an aftermarket BOV to keep the turbos happy.

2 hours ago, Contrails said:

E92s are fabulous to drive. Took mine for a drive to Piha and loved it.  They have beautiful lines too, gets a few compliments. I am sure yours does too especially in blue and those wheels. Nice.

Yeah for sure!, I havent had the wheels on that long as they were installed just before lockdown and then needed to sort out some fitment issues as they are a resonably agressive setup.

6 hours ago, qube said:

nice car, love the monaco blue. I think that rear boot spoiler looks awesome.

Also, I reckon keep the rear bumper, think they look fine and msport bumper is everywhere.

1M front bumper will be cool, something different.

And very nice R32 GTR!! hard to see these days.

Will post a photo of the car with the 1m bumper installed roughly end of next week

6 hours ago, Matth5 said:

Nice. They're awesome cars
"Have plans this year to go FBO and 2+"

I've done this and wish I stopped at stage 1+.

I'd recommend sticking with stage 1+ and enjoying it as a street car. Otherwise with the added maintenance, repairs, possible future WOF issues with going catless... you'll wish you just bought an E92 M3 or even an F82 M4 instead  

 

I have a good mate who works at Eurosurgeon who can help me out and what but would also like to upgrade the charge pipe and a few other bits for reliability and potential maintenance problems futher down the track. What problems did you end up having?

Hi guys my name is Jacob and this is my E92 335i in Monaco Blue. I am abit late to creating an account on here so ive attatched a few photos of when i purchased the car last year in late July as a daily driver. Loving the 335i as a platform from other previous cars ive had like my old r32 gtr. The comfort, luxury and performance for the price is probably one of the best cars out there in my opinion.

Over the almost year ive owned the car i have added a simple trunk spoiler lip, stage 1 tune, vertini wheels, H&R lowering springs and soon to have fitted a 1m style front bumper. Have plans this year to go FBO and stage 2+ along with potentially an m sport rear bumper and some side skirt extensions.