I wish there were more car owners like this guy around. Like Matt said, it seems like when everybody modifies their car, they get (in this order) huge heavy wheels with the cheapest tire available, coilovers to slam the car to the ground and adjust the dampers as stiff as possible (because discomfort=performance), and finally as many bolt ons for the engine as possible, without regard to any supporting mods. This dude actually drives his car as opposed to just going to meets at sonic and roll racing on the hwy.
Watching the past few videos; people always pull over and let Matt (faster traffic) by. Its incredible. i hope one day to experience reasonable, intelligent, considerate drivers.
owner of this car, if you are reading this, thank you for doing proper suspension and tire modifications. i salute you for actually using your coilovers as specified.
Matt, love this idea for the show!! Thrilled to hear you've experienced a lightly modded 335i probably 50-80hp over stock! Now how about +150hp/200tq sedan with a baby seat, or a 507rwhp/540tq convertible versions. Or even compare them to some v8 m3, and the SC'd versions! It's been a HUGE rivalry since 2008!
You know what I love about TST? No biases! Like for real, this dude just loves cars and appreciates every aspect of a car! Thanks for the entertaining reviews!
Great video. I can agree to many of his points first-hand, I have a 2008 BMW 535i with the same N54 engine and JB4/Intake mods but I also added a BOV/charge pipes and full straight pipes, definitely gives it that extra little edge and amazing sound. Most people do not expect these mods on a 5-series sedan, but it makes for a much better daily driver and the weight difference is actually very minimal from the 335i.
This engine has about 90% of it's max torque at 1500 rpm. Slightly refined engine for the new 3 series has that at 1200rpm, that's insane! Soon they will be making peak torque at idle LOL
Absolutely perfect. Finally a guy who knows his stuff. For usable 'speed', these 335i's mostly need suspension upgrades, next to a simple stage 1 ecu tune.
Third gear is special in this car. My E90 335 is tuned running the Cobb AP Stage 1+ Aggressive with Intercooler map blowing its sound out the BMW PE Exhaust. It will peak boost around 18-20 psi and damn, this car moves. I don't know if its my car specifically, but around 4400 RPM, it has this extra kick in the pants acceleration. Almost sounds like my tune is blowing a shot of air or fuel to make it burn hotter for a split second. It just sounds so amazing too. I get that roar of the PE exhaust, and the whistle of the turbo, and then this extra BBRRAAAAAAAAAAA BOOM as it kicks in 4400 PRM to 6000 RPM. What an awesome car to drive. Best part is that I can smoke most any sports car on the street but it just looks like a normal black 3 Series with tints. Very unassuming.
Great review! Picked one of these, 2010 with a manual gear box and the M Sport package with 55K miles for $23,000 back in October. Best purchase I've ever made. Suggest it to anyone who wants an All-in-One car.
I've owned an e92 330D for about a year. It's no 335i, that's for sure ... but it was a great car none the less. M-sport suspension, sattel braun interior with black headliner (just part of the M-sport package). I loved it. IMHO, it looks better than the new 4 series, but that's just IMHO.
detaart daaamn :o got a e90 320D myself, even for such a small engine i feel like it kicks pretty hard. but damn, you're packing over double the amount of torque in yours :D
Exata1337 It was a nice car. It was fast, but the character of the engine was very relaxed, even after chipping it. Even when you floored it, it was a very laid back car. Sure, it pulled pretty hard, but it seemed like it was never stressing the engine.
This 335 is on point! I love the red interior and 6mt with nav! Like dude said that is rare. So hard to find one of those! Especially with the color combo you want!
I had one of these for for 6 years. Man what a great car. Before getting a evo or sti, try one of these out guys youll love it, its the perfect balancing of luxury and performance. Also with a little tune it turns into a straight monster! used 335 and 135s are the best deals ever. but you have stay on top of them ! and be able to do some mechanic stuff yourself if you can. but i know people with evo xs and stis and its the same deal. pay 2 play. but man was this car a monster. miss her to this day
Interesting to see the preview thumbnail of the 2-series next to the one for this video - it's like the 2-series is the natural successor to older 3 coupes, rather than the 4.
Ive noticed in Matts reviews, when he says smooth and silky in relation to the way the car is driving, and not the suspension, hes usually driving a german car
Tires are so crucial. I had a set that was so worn out that if it was wet and i was on a hill I could barely get goin without some wheel spin. Then i got wider wheels and new Pirelli's it was like a completely dif car.
I like a shifter with a long throw if it is really good. If it's short, some of the good feeling is gone because you're in the next gear that much faster.
Great review! My father has one of these and I can agree with everything you pointed out. Only downside is the occasional turbo issue but they're not bad. Great cars, the 6MT is well worth the search. Wakes up the car considerable amount compared to the paddles.
i used to own one of these in sedan form ... quickest car I owned, with the JB4, DCI, and FMIC. Too many issues past 100k, so I gave it to a family member and bought an F30 328I which is tuned as well. Still miss it though, great car and a great performance bargain under 20K, few cars can match it's performance, luxury, and daily drivability
TheSmokingTire you should have shut the tune off to feel how different the car is on stock boost! When I tune off the tune on my car I'm amazed how used to higher boost I have become. My 135 feels down right slow with the factory rated 300 hp
I really like what he's done with this one, minus the M3 replica bumper (personal taste). The only other thing I'd add is a limited slip differential. AFAIK they sold all non-Ms with an open diff except for the 335is. Which is a shame because any regular 335i could benefit from it I think.
This guy is like a southern California version of me. He's got an 08 manual 335i with a somewhat rare interior color. I need some suspension work tho. Love my 335i.
Great series this is. just a suggestion though: maybe shoot a little bit more B-roll so you've got something to accompany the stuff you and the owner of the car are talking about :)
After months of searching, found an 07 335i 6 speed manual and only 94k miles on it yesterday, and for $9.4k end of year sale at a BMW dealer, it was 1 hour away from me. I submitted the credit app and talked to a guy at the dealer that morning. Another salesman sold it 10 minutes before I got there. It had the nav too. It was beautiful. And gone right out from under me.
Always loved Matt's take on cars, however I can't possibly understand why he thinks that there are no good aftermarket shifters. Maybe for Honda's that might be true, but its a fact that for BMW's, Subaru's and Mustang's there are several shifter upgrades that are light years away from stock.
Cool video! I just bought an 2011 335xi E90 with an Automatic. Yep,an auto. I passed on an identical mileage 6 Spd E90 because something didnt feel right with it. I regret the Auto but love the car! Amazing in the snow and pretty quick with the Cobb tuner being the only mod so far. But I also have a 1995 E34 540i6 for when I want to row some gears!
Also the 335i N54 is plagued with HPFP issues, carbon build up & turbo wastegate issues. The HPFP is under warranty for 120k miles & turbos for 80k miles. The carbon issue can be fixed with a "walnut blast" every 40k miles for $250ish. For anyone wondering about the 335i.
i know im going to get hate from this but i wish i could have matt drive my 2012 tC. its a sick mountain run car as i huck it through the mountains here in CO. i may just have to drive to cali to drive some of these sweet mountain roads
fun40sxx If you take care of the engine, these things are bulletproof. Yeah, they won't last as lang as a modular V8 or something, but it makes more than double the specific HP. Or maybe the American BMWs are crap, I don't know. I have never heard someone accuse the German assembled BMWs of bad reliability.
IMO the biggest issue with the 335i is the open diff from the factory. If you stick to factory power and put on better tires it will be fine on dry pavement. Once you tune it or start driving in rain/snow that open diff becomes noticeable rather quickly. In terms of reliability they have a history of issues which have been (mostly) resolved in later models and newer part revisions. My 09 has 85k km's and it has only needed regular maintenance until now so I really can't complain. I can't wait until the weather gets nicer so I can fit a LSD and really put power down with it!
RingerRacing There are a couple options out there, Quaife, Wavetrack and MFactory make torque biasing units while OS Giken have their clutch based ones. If I was to track my 335i regularly I would go with the Giken unit at ~2,100$. But since I intend to track something else I'll settle on the Quaife or Wavetrack units which are around 1,200$ each. It really comes down to which one I can get to Canada the easiest without having to pay all sorts of taxes and whatnot.
I cant believe how people pull over all the time to let Matt pass, so nice. Here in Germany noone does that EVER on a country road, you would just overtake them if there is an oportunity.
I was wondering recently what that generation of 3 series would be like if you modified one of the I6 versions up to the same performance as the V8 M3. Might be pretty cool.
3:28 Interesting theory from the owner, explaining Matt's comment. For Matt's height to be the explanation of why he feels like he's sitting on the E92 instead of in it, wouldn't he have to somehow be shorter in the other cars to feel like he sits in them?
My buddy with a convertible e46 m3 spanks tuned 335's and even f series 335's "six ways to Sunday". When the have charge pipes, down pipes, and an intake. Then hey may or may not lose.
I all most considered one of these not to long about, but I couldn't find any in my price range with a decent amount of miles. And with BMW standing for "Broke My Wallet", I wasn't about to take any chances.
trevor philips but what about the B5/B6 Audi S4? where I'm from all these cars will cost me 15-19k. except the m235i thats around 60 something. lol... so that also leaves the 135i basic model. Not the M135. what do i pick??
Honestly I feel I'm the wrong person to ask I'm a bmw guy...IMO the bmw 335i looks way better it definitely drives better no questions asked...the modding for it is much easier and cheaper and audis just understeer ..I personally hate understeer 335i is much more balanced 50/50 weight..I guess it comes down to were you live how many cars you have ..if it snows were you live often and this is your only car I guess you should get an s4 if you have another car or live somewhere weather is generally good 335i no questions asked you won't e dissapointed :)
This car is one of my goals in life... Dude the car is DYING for a nice exhaust system!!! That strait 6 turbo must sound bonkers with some good piping!!! It is a bit on the heavy side but ohh well still bawlin and pimpin and a strait 6 direct injected turbo lol. Cant go wrong!
I still couldn't believe the respect of the other drivers you find, I'm starting to thing that is usual in LA, but here in spain everyone is angry if you catch them on the road...
Matt I need some help! it is hard for me to choose what car should I get as my first car, and I cant really afford a brand new car. so I am asking you to help me to choose what car should I pick and of course I want an enthusiast affordable used car. please
***** The 335i in this video has a tune, so it has over 400hp. Also, I doubt an e46 m3 would beat out a stock 335i. Plenty of bone stock 335's have trapped very low 13's @ 105+. Tune only and you're in the mid 12's @ 110+
Gil Gonzalez Yes,the stock power was underrated. Its truly about 330hp stock on 8psi, however, a tune will increase boost to 12-14psi which makes an additional 75-100hp. Tune only and the 335i makes 400-420hp. Tune + dual cone intake + catless downpipes + e85 mix and it will make 475+hp.
Yo matt the n54 are going for 6-10k rn 10k gets you under 100k miles 6-9k gets you 102-177 miles i rather get in a n55 but the reality is if its been taken care of and the key points have been changed (HPFP, fuel injectors , gaskets, ) it should be good regardless i plan on getting one in december when the deals are even sweeter im a wrench monkey and i love to maintain my cars so it should be a fun journey enjoy yourself stay safe
+TheSmokingTire Matt I keep seeing this in your vids, you love running over the reflectors when you slightly cut corners. It drives me batshit crazy lol. There seems to be plenty of lane, you just love mowing down those reflectors!
Haha funfun. I just dumped 15 grand in engine upgrades in my 335i (hybrid turbos, comp fmic, tial q, and dual oil coolers, dp's occ, oil therm, pcv, check valve, jb4 g5 + dual meth. 6spd manual 2007 e90 335i n54) Theres a bunch more goodies too :) 550hp 600tq at rear wheels. Murder blacked out. Very fun. Turns alot of heads!
Hey guys... Can someone tell me what mods he has done for his car? Like the suspenion mods. He talks like a mouse and can't hear him well! Would really appeaciate it! Thanks.
ThePhilmoreslim1 sold my 2003 m3 for a 2007 335i, sold the m3 for $250 more but the 335 has 40,000 less miles, newer, and is making about 70 more hp. I would highly recommend one
"Don't cheap out on your tires" Maybe when you live in the canyon! When you live in Indiana and have a 335xi I slap on some $70 a piece tires and call it a day. Never loose traction because my state is so flat.
theres an 07 328xi for 8k where i live, yeah its got a salvage title because it was a police seized car. it was used for smuggling drugs, therefore it has 178,000mi, id buy it just for its previous history;) but i took it for a test drive, and it still drives like a brand new car, it was amazing. haha
No good aftermarket shifters for BMWs? I have a UUC Evo3 with DSSR on my e46, and it is the shit. Notchy, that's for sure, but it's very precise and really fun to run. I'd agree that without an aftermarket shift rod though, putting an aftermarket shifter does nothing; the shift rod's design just makes everything more sloppy, not matter how short.
"Auto tuned like Lil Wayne"
Proceeds to do Lil John impression...
Facepalm
We love you Matt keep em coming!
ap2pat I think if Tupac were alive today, he'd hate current rap music.
TheSmokingTire You think? shit I know lol. Its garbage.
+TheSmokingTire danny brown, run the jewels, school boy q? no? all bad?
Lol was thinking same thing
Cody Thompson Hey just came back to say I saw school boy Q on nightly show. He was dope 4 sure.
I wish there were more car owners like this guy around. Like Matt said, it seems like when everybody modifies their car, they get (in this order) huge heavy wheels with the cheapest tire available, coilovers to slam the car to the ground and adjust the dampers as stiff as possible (because discomfort=performance), and finally as many bolt ons for the engine as possible, without regard to any supporting mods. This dude actually drives his car as opposed to just going to meets at sonic and roll racing on the hwy.
christians131 "sonic meets and roll racing on the hwy" lol.
that lil wayne impression 10/10
Man, there's just something about a clean ass BMW that just makes my day. I got excited when I saw the thumbnail. Nice car, Bro!
///M Power!
Same, there's something subtle about them, like they know what they can do, so they don't go around screaming about it.
BXRchampion1993 Yeah i feel ya, except this isn't an M car.
335i not an m3
Watching the past few videos; people always pull over and let Matt (faster traffic) by. Its incredible. i hope one day to experience reasonable, intelligent, considerate drivers.
owner of this car, if you are reading this, thank you for doing proper suspension and tire modifications. i salute you for actually using your coilovers as specified.
Matt, love this idea for the show!! Thrilled to hear you've experienced a lightly modded 335i probably 50-80hp over stock! Now how about +150hp/200tq sedan with a baby seat, or a 507rwhp/540tq convertible versions. Or even compare them to some v8 m3, and the SC'd versions! It's been a HUGE rivalry since 2008!
Got my 335i E92 for 9k. 103k on the dash. Garage kept and BMW maintained. Love that damn car.
You know what I love about TST? No biases! Like for real, this dude just loves cars and appreciates every aspect of a car! Thanks for the entertaining reviews!
These bmw have always been such a sleeper car to me I mean everyone thinks m3 but the n54 and n55 are badass machines great review matt!
Great video. I can agree to many of his points first-hand, I have a 2008 BMW 535i with the same N54 engine and JB4/Intake mods but I also added a BOV/charge pipes and full straight pipes, definitely gives it that extra little edge and amazing sound. Most people do not expect these mods on a 5-series sedan, but it makes for a much better daily driver and the weight difference is actually very minimal from the 335i.
Always loved the N54/N55 cars, wish to get one someday.
go with the n54!
It's reliability (HPFP etc.) greatly concerns me lol
i've been running jb4 and E-85 from 65,000-120,000 Miles and no problems, did have my electric water pump die though, that was $900
also driving it really really hard
Michael Hadzicki You've made a compelling case haha.
I gotta 08 335xi e90 same color but brushed silver wheels. Favorite car ever
The BMW 335i is a amazing machine
This engine has about 90% of it's max torque at 1500 rpm. Slightly refined engine for the new 3 series has that at 1200rpm, that's insane! Soon they will be making peak torque at idle LOL
Absolutely perfect. Finally a guy who knows his stuff.
For usable 'speed', these 335i's mostly need suspension upgrades, next to a simple stage 1 ecu tune.
Third gear is special in this car. My E90 335 is tuned running the Cobb AP Stage 1+ Aggressive with Intercooler map blowing its sound out the BMW PE Exhaust. It will peak boost around 18-20 psi and damn, this car moves. I don't know if its my car specifically, but around 4400 RPM, it has this extra kick in the pants acceleration. Almost sounds like my tune is blowing a shot of air or fuel to make it burn hotter for a split second. It just sounds so amazing too. I get that roar of the PE exhaust, and the whistle of the turbo, and then this extra BBRRAAAAAAAAAAA BOOM as it kicks in 4400 PRM to 6000 RPM. What an awesome car to drive. Best part is that I can smoke most any sports car on the street but it just looks like a normal black 3 Series with tints. Very unassuming.
nice. traded my fbo e92 335 for a c7 and was happy to hear you did all the suspension work. Changes the handling in a really nice way.
Guy says most of the mods are suspension, and Matt goes on and on about the engine.
Great review, guys.
I love the one takes! really gives the videos a new light!
Matt's Lil Wayne impression was golden
Great review! Picked one of these, 2010 with a manual gear box and the M Sport package with 55K miles for $23,000 back in October. Best purchase I've ever made. Suggest it to anyone who wants an All-in-One car.
This is a tastefully modified example. Well done
I've owned an e92 330D for about a year. It's no 335i, that's for sure ... but it was a great car none the less.
M-sport suspension, sattel braun interior with black headliner (just part of the M-sport package). I loved it. IMHO, it looks better than the new 4 series, but that's just IMHO.
Totally agree, the new M4 looks way too big and had too many lines.
330D? whats the torque on that beast?
Exata1337 in ft-lbs ... 385 before chipping it, and a little under 520 after. Enough of it, for sure, lol.
detaart
daaamn :o
got a e90 320D myself, even for such a small engine i feel like it kicks pretty hard. but damn, you're packing over double the amount of torque in yours :D
Exata1337 It was a nice car. It was fast, but the character of the engine was very relaxed, even after chipping it.
Even when you floored it, it was a very laid back car. Sure, it pulled pretty hard, but it seemed like it was never stressing the engine.
This 335 is on point! I love the red interior and 6mt with nav! Like dude said that is rare. So hard to find one of those! Especially with the color combo you want!
Matt drank to much coffee the morning of this video haha
My buddy used to have a full bolt on 335i n54. Shit pulled hard!!! Love these cars.
I had one of these for for 6 years. Man what a great car. Before getting a evo or sti, try one of these out guys youll love it, its the perfect balancing of luxury and performance. Also with a little tune it turns into a straight monster! used 335 and 135s are the best deals ever. but you have stay on top of them ! and be able to do some mechanic stuff yourself if you can. but i know people with evo xs and stis and its the same deal. pay 2 play. but man was this car a monster. miss her to this day
I have a full bolt on e92 335i and it is truly a wonderful all around car, as Matt was saying.
Interesting to see the preview thumbnail of the 2-series next to the one for this video - it's like the 2-series is the natural successor to older 3 coupes, rather than the 4.
Ive noticed in Matts reviews, when he says smooth and silky in relation to the way the car is driving, and not the suspension, hes usually driving a german car
That car totally has an exhaust on it or at least an axleback or something. The pipes on the back are huge!
Couldn't tell it was on coilovers(no apparent stiff bounce), but looked planted. They must be set-up properly...rarely seen.
Wow .. what a beast! Would love to upgrade my 325i E46 to this one day!
Did it happen?
Tires are so crucial. I had a set that was so worn out that if it was wet and i was on a hill I could barely get goin without some wheel spin. Then i got wider wheels and new Pirelli's it was like a completely dif car.
I love my 335i, winter here now just throw on some snow tires and still great. Almost sold it and glad I didn't
He did his BMW well. I'm told that the character of the E92 335i is unlike anything else!
Bought my e90 335i for $10,500, salvaged title can't beat it. Great project car
I like a shifter with a long throw if it is really good. If it's short, some of the good feeling is gone because you're in the next gear that much faster.
This guy was really cool and has a sweet ride, wish more BMW owners were like him!
Don't worry bout the owners lol that's a little gay. Just care about the Beemers!
I like my '07 335. Its really good fun to throw around country roads.
I think this guy really set this car up right overall.
Great review! My father has one of these and I can agree with everything you pointed out. Only downside is the occasional turbo issue but they're not bad. Great cars, the 6MT is well worth the search. Wakes up the car considerable amount compared to the paddles.
This car is definitely on my list to check out once I'm ready to buy a new car, but those maintenance and repair costs are kinda scary.
about time!!! always wanted to see his first take on a e92
i used to own one of these in sedan form ... quickest car I owned, with the JB4, DCI, and FMIC. Too many issues past 100k, so I gave it to a family member and bought an F30 328I which is tuned as well. Still miss it though, great car and a great performance bargain under 20K, few cars can match it's performance, luxury, and daily drivability
TheSmokingTire you should have shut the tune off to feel how different the car is on stock boost! When I tune off the tune on my car I'm amazed how used to higher boost I have become. My 135 feels down right slow with the factory rated 300 hp
I really like what he's done with this one, minus the M3 replica bumper (personal taste). The only other thing I'd add is a limited slip differential. AFAIK they sold all non-Ms with an open diff except for the 335is. Which is a shame because any regular 335i could benefit from it I think.
This guy is like a southern California version of me. He's got an 08 manual 335i with a somewhat rare interior color. I need some suspension work tho. Love my 335i.
TheSmokingTire Matt - Great series !! I love hearing about how other drivers set-up their cars... Just great info !!
I love my 335i twin turbo :)
I'm getting mine chipped next week to run 386bhp :)
Does it brake down a lot?
Great series this is. just a suggestion though: maybe shoot a little bit more B-roll so you've got something to accompany the stuff you and the owner of the car are talking about :)
Are there just no cops on this road? like whats the speed limit?
After months of searching, found an 07 335i 6 speed manual and only 94k miles on it yesterday, and for $9.4k end of year sale at a BMW dealer, it was 1 hour away from me. I submitted the credit app and talked to a guy at the dealer that morning. Another salesman sold it 10 minutes before I got there. It had the nav too. It was beautiful. And gone right out from under me.
Miadous it's ok u really want 09 and less miles anyway
"only 94k miles"
What a tired old thing. Would never drive (let alone buy anything with more than 30k.
ToxicDonut81 now u sound like a snob...
I will sell you my 2007 335xi with 59k miles for $11k, 6spd manual! No nav though.
Always loved Matt's take on cars, however I can't possibly understand why he thinks that there are no good aftermarket shifters. Maybe for Honda's that might be true, but its a fact that for BMW's, Subaru's and Mustang's there are several shifter upgrades that are light years away from stock.
Cool video! I just bought an 2011 335xi E90 with an Automatic. Yep,an auto. I passed on an identical mileage 6 Spd E90 because something didnt feel right with it. I regret the Auto but love the car! Amazing in the snow and pretty quick with the Cobb tuner being the only mod so far. But I also have a 1995 E34 540i6 for when I want to row some gears!
TheSmokingTire With the JB4 on the 335i you are looking at 400ish HP & TQ without an exhaust & FMIC. This car is close to a Dinan 1M.
Also the 335i N54 is plagued with HPFP issues, carbon build up & turbo wastegate issues. The HPFP is under warranty for 120k miles & turbos for 80k miles. The carbon issue can be fixed with a "walnut blast" every 40k miles for $250ish.
For anyone wondering about the 335i.
DirtDude117 Where the hell do you get a walnut blast completed for $250ish??
genebf88 Independent shops. I've paid $250-600 for at some places, but the lowest was $250
You should try the AC Schnitzer short shift, it's incredible!
Better than a fiesta mat
?
i know im going to get hate from this but i wish i could have matt drive my 2012 tC. its a sick mountain run car as i huck it through the mountains here in CO. i may just have to drive to cali to drive some of these sweet mountain roads
Are the N55s as tunable as the N54? How about reliability? Always liked the twin turbo bmw's.
I want to know too, i'm interested in buying one.
Lol reliable doesn't come with these cars. That's why I traded me in. Fuel pump injector recall bad wastegates.
genebf88 KillerCobble If I'm not mistaken the N54's are more tunable but the N55's are more reliable.N54's are plagued with HPFP problems.
fun40sxx If you take care of the engine, these things are bulletproof.
Yeah, they won't last as lang as a modular V8 or something, but it makes more than double the specific HP.
Or maybe the American BMWs are crap, I don't know. I have never heard someone accuse the German assembled BMWs of bad reliability.
The N54 is MUCH more tunable than the N55.
IMO the biggest issue with the 335i is the open diff from the factory. If you stick to factory power and put on better tires it will be fine on dry pavement. Once you tune it or start driving in rain/snow that open diff becomes noticeable rather quickly.
In terms of reliability they have a history of issues which have been (mostly) resolved in later models and newer part revisions. My 09 has 85k km's and it has only needed regular maintenance until now so I really can't complain. I can't wait until the weather gets nicer so I can fit a LSD and really put power down with it!
which lsd will you go with and how much is the part?
RingerRacing There are a couple options out there, Quaife, Wavetrack and MFactory make torque biasing units while OS Giken have their clutch based ones. If I was to track my 335i regularly I would go with the Giken unit at ~2,100$. But since I intend to track something else I'll settle on the Quaife or Wavetrack units which are around 1,200$ each. It really comes down to which one I can get to Canada the easiest without having to pay all sorts of taxes and whatnot.
I cant believe how people pull over all the time to let Matt pass, so nice. Here in Germany noone does that EVER on a country road, you would just overtake them if there is an oportunity.
im looking at getting one of these, they are down to £6000 in the uk
+Shane Draper 25.000£+ in Denmark...
Shane Draper down to 5k in cali lol
What is the mount used for that V1 radar detector?
Doesn't look like the stock window suction cup mounts...
I was wondering recently what that generation of 3 series would be like if you modified one of the I6 versions up to the same performance as the V8 M3. Might be pretty cool.
3:28 Interesting theory from the owner, explaining Matt's comment.
For Matt's height to be the explanation of why he feels like he's sitting on the E92 instead of in it, wouldn't he have to somehow be shorter in the other cars to feel like he sits in them?
Matt you should consider putting the year of the car's in the title of video's it makes it easier your people.
Does anybody have the link to Eric's wheelwell page? Would love to see the full list of mods
My buddy with a convertible e46 m3 spanks tuned 335's and even f series 335's "six ways to Sunday". When the have charge pipes, down pipes, and an intake. Then hey may or may not lose.
Matt do you recommend the Pilot Sport A/S 3 for people in an all weather climate? Can't afford winters.
I don't ever recommend all season tires for anywhere that it snows. In the rain all-seasons are fine, but in the snow, you need a snow tire.
TheSmokingTire Ya, I second Matt on this, my car on all seasons in the snow might as well be driving on a frozen lake. Awful.
imho if you have snows on a bmw. You will hate it. They are too squishing and you will feel that your car is slopping off its axis.
...No.
Could you review a tuned 330d would love that like the 335i but prefer the diesel
Got an 07 with COBB tune... love that N54 torque!
I all most considered one of these not to long about, but I couldn't find any in my price range with a decent amount of miles. And with BMW standing for "Broke My Wallet", I wasn't about to take any chances.
Hoping to see that E36 on here soon!
Anybody know on what site should i search for this car? or maybe somebody is selling one?
+Олег Справедливый Autotrader, cargurus, etc. They aren't too hard to find
+Олег Справедливый I would go to e90post and go to the for sale forum. That is where I'm searching for one.
TheSmokingTire This model of the 335i or a new M235I? What would you pick?... Or a B5/B6 S4?
m235i is better but considering you can get a 335i used in good condition for low 20's? no competition unless your rolling in the dough
trevor philips but what about the B5/B6 Audi S4? where I'm from all these cars will cost me 15-19k. except the m235i thats around 60 something. lol... so that also leaves the 135i basic model. Not the M135. what do i pick??
Honestly I feel I'm the wrong person to ask I'm a bmw guy...IMO the bmw 335i looks way better it definitely drives better no questions asked...the modding for it is much easier and cheaper and audis just understeer ..I personally hate understeer 335i is much more balanced 50/50 weight..I guess it comes down to were you live how many cars you have ..if it snows were you live often and this is your only car I guess you should get an s4 if you have another car or live somewhere weather is generally good 335i no questions asked you won't e dissapointed :)
And I personally would pick a 335i over 135i just for looks but that's just my opinion both great cars 135i is slightly lighter
This car is one of my goals in life... Dude the car is DYING for a nice exhaust system!!! That strait 6 turbo must sound bonkers with some good piping!!! It is a bit on the heavy side but ohh well still bawlin and pimpin and a strait 6 direct injected turbo lol. Cant go wrong!
is there a video with Matt Farah on you tube , where he didnt mention his vett lol
Surprised he didn't mention the hpfp issue on these cars
I still couldn't believe the respect of the other drivers you find, I'm starting to thing that is usual in LA, but here in spain everyone is angry if you catch them on the road...
I was going to get one, until i seen how much the turbos were to replace...
+iCameAsARoman check out the latest offerings from Hexon. The RR600 and RR700 are making some great numbers.
3rd party Warranty. 2 years 26k Miles = $1500
Matt I need some help! it is hard for me to choose what car should I get as my first car, and I cant really afford a brand new car. so I am asking you to help me to choose what car should I pick and of course I want an enthusiast affordable used car. please
good review, but i thought an e46 m3 was slightly faster than a stock 335i?
Depends at what altitude. High altitude 335i wins. Seaside probably M3 e46.
***** The 335i in this video has a tune, so it has over 400hp. Also, I doubt an e46 m3 would beat out a stock 335i. Plenty of bone stock 335's have trapped very low 13's @ 105+. Tune only and you're in the mid 12's @ 110+
+GetRichorDieTrying wait a 335i comes with about 300hp stock... with a tune alone you're telling me this guy is at 400hp?
+Craig J the e46 m3 is faster that a stock 335. 3rd gear onward its all e46 m3
Gil Gonzalez Yes,the stock power was underrated. Its truly about 330hp stock on 8psi, however, a tune will increase boost to 12-14psi which makes an additional 75-100hp. Tune only and the 335i makes 400-420hp. Tune + dual cone intake + catless downpipes + e85 mix and it will make 475+hp.
Would love to see a shootout between a 335 and a 135. Two of the most bang for the buck enthusiast cars right now
Yo matt the n54 are going for 6-10k rn 10k gets you under 100k miles 6-9k gets you 102-177 miles i rather get in a n55 but the reality is if its been taken care of and the key points have been changed (HPFP, fuel injectors , gaskets, ) it should be good regardless i plan on getting one in december when the deals are even sweeter im a wrench monkey and i love to maintain my cars so it should be a fun journey enjoy yourself stay safe
You should see if Liberty Walk would let you drive one of their cars like their widebody italia, gtr, or m3.
+TheSmokingTire Matt I keep seeing this in your vids, you love running over the reflectors when you slightly cut corners. It drives me batshit crazy lol. There seems to be plenty of lane, you just love mowing down those reflectors!
Haha funfun. I just dumped 15 grand in engine upgrades in my 335i (hybrid turbos, comp fmic, tial q, and dual oil coolers, dp's occ, oil therm, pcv, check valve, jb4 g5 + dual meth. 6spd manual 2007 e90 335i n54) Theres a bunch more goodies too :) 550hp 600tq at rear wheels. Murder blacked out. Very fun. Turns alot of heads!
Is the fox body done yet????
Love this series!
The BEST mod to this car is a LSD, mores than just upping the boost. It already make a lot of TQ, it seriously needs help putting it all down.
fuuuuck ahaha. I'm currently in dilemma between M3 or 335is. M3 is nice but rod bearing and low torque. 335is is pretty perfect tbh but no LSD.
@@JackRR15 then get a 335xi
Which one had the recall on the turbos? '07? '08? Loads of these shits on craigs for under $20K, all of them with warrantied turbos.
Hey guys... Can someone tell me what mods he has done for his car? Like the suspenion mods. He talks like a mouse and can't hear him well! Would really appeaciate it! Thanks.
cant leave my e46 m3 alone cant part with hearing alot about these e90 after modding start falling apart thoughts?
ThePhilmoreslim1 sold my 2003 m3 for a 2007 335i, sold the m3 for $250 more but the 335 has 40,000 less miles, newer, and is making about 70 more hp.
I would highly recommend one
E46 M3 for life brov
"Don't cheap out on your tires" Maybe when you live in the canyon! When you live in Indiana and have a 335xi I slap on some $70 a piece tires and call it a day. Never loose traction because my state is so flat.
theres an 07 328xi for 8k where i live, yeah its got a salvage title because it was a police seized car. it was used for smuggling drugs, therefore it has 178,000mi, id buy it just for its previous history;) but i took it for a test drive, and it still drives like a brand new car, it was amazing. haha
You meant T-pain I'm assuming.
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Fail troll is fail
Mike Morehouse
no he meant lil wayne who also does alot of auto tuning. Although the "yeaahh" comment was in reference to Lil John, not lil wayne.
how much did his tune improve performance?
No good aftermarket shifters for BMWs? I have a UUC Evo3 with DSSR on my e46, and it is the shit. Notchy, that's for sure, but it's very precise and really fun to run. I'd agree that without an aftermarket shift rod though, putting an aftermarket shifter does nothing; the shift rod's design just makes everything more sloppy, not matter how short.