BMW E91 335d M Sport Touring

[pmorg4]

helix402 said:

I’ll update in due course. I’ve found with B8s before that the fronts give a huge increase in ride quality due to the internal bump stops.

Would you say that the best combination for ride quality while retaining decent handling is B8 dampers combined with SE springs (and of course proper pneumatic tyres)? I've read that Alpina use something along these lines in their E9x range.

The biggest problem with M-sport models as standard seems to be that they are under damped and over sprung, so I'm wondering whether softening the springs will improve things after the damping has been sorted. And of course ditch the RFTs at the earliest opportunity.

[helix402]

pmorg4 said:

Would you say that the best combination for ride quality while retaining decent handling is B8 dampers combined with SE springs (and of course proper pneumatic tyres)? I've read that Alpina use something along these lines in their E9x range.

The biggest problem with M-sport models as standard seems to be that they are under damped and over sprung, so I'm wondering whether softening the springs will improve things after the damping has been sorted. And of course ditch the RFTs at the earliest opportunity.

You may be right, but I’ve gone for new M Sport springs to keep the standard ride height as SE springs would raise it. B6s are the ones for SE springs.

[DC.11]

helix402 said:

I see the roof rails are higher and were changed for flush ones on later models. It seems mine is on the changeover period. Does anyone have a later E91 with the flush ones for a comparison pic?

Here you go...

[Downhilluk]

helix402 said:

Must resist modifying.....

I see the roof rails are higher and were changed for flush ones on later models. It seems mine is on the changeover period. Does anyone have a later E91 with the flush ones for a comparison pic?

[helix402]

Downhilluk said:

Thanks to both.

[martin mrt]

These are great cars, and being an LCI in the best colour (imo) you have landed a peach.

I have had two, when they were near new cars, and I really enjoyed them.

Good luck with it

[ahenners]

Lovely car, have a soft spot for these after owning an E92 LCI 330d which was great

[Jakg]

helix402 said:

Wursle said:

Love these! really is all the car you'd ever need, just out of interest do you mind if i ask how much you paid? looking at getting a new daily smoker and these tick all the boxes

I paid less than the cheapest LCI 335d on eBay.

I think they are difficult cars to price - they seem to range from £5k - £10k with no clear reason.

I paid £4,700 for mine - https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

The tourings hold their value better than the E90/E92 (for obvious reasons) - the E92 especially looks good value at sub-£4k.

[peetee7]

Congrats on the purchase OP - great looking car. I have such a soft spot for the E90/ E91 35d. xHP gearbox map really does transform the gearbox on these.

Enjoy and keep us updated.

[integraf40]

Downhilluk said:

helix402 said:

Must resist modifying.....

I see the roof rails are higher and were changed for flush ones on later models. It seems mine is on the changeover period. Does anyone have a later E91 with the flush ones for a comparison pic?

Here he is

[helix402]

Full service parts ready to go and a set of B8s built up ready to go on.



More rear damper bits and some wheel badges (last owner had the wheels refurbished but didn’t put the badges on)

[helix402]

M3 strut brace:

[triggerhappy21]

Lovely choice, great colour too. I've had my 2011 LCI E91 335d (silver) for nearly 7 years now. Thought of changing if a couple times but it really ticks a lot of boxes.

It's amazing how few you see around. I waited a good while for one to come available. Compared to how relatively common the f31 335d has become.

Regarding the range of prices, there seems to be a big step change pre/post LCI, with the LCI models demanding quite a stronger price.

Edited by triggerhappy21 on Tuesday 20th April 19:43

[helix402]

triggerhappy21 said:

Lovely choice, great colour too. I've had my 2011 LCI E91 335d (silver) for nearly 7 years now. Thought of changing if a couple times but it really ticks a lot of boxes.

It's amazing how few you see around. I waited a good while for one to come available. Compared to how relatively common the f31 335d has become.

Regarding the range of prices, there seems to be a big step change pre/post LCI, with the LCI models demanding quite a stronger price.

Edited by triggerhappy21 on Tuesday 20th April 19:43

I found the same re pricing and scarcity. A wanted a standard one too.

[Volvolover]

Nice car, having run an E91 for many years and sold it i'm already hankering after another. Following with interest

[PR350]

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Great choice! This is mine, still enjoying the living daylights out of it even though it's "only" a 330d - certainly "every car you'll ever need" imho.

Weirdly my favourite thing is the double-bubble sunroof, besides the ability to surprise a lot of people with the go factor

Enjoy!

[Jonmx]

helix402 said:

It won’t get extensive modifications like the E46

Quoted for posterity.

Great looking cars. E46 is the newest 3 series I've owned and mine was a dog. Had a couple of drives in the E91 and found it to be a very comfortable and appropriately rapid car with the right engine.

[helix402]

PR350 said:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Great choice! This is mine, still enjoying the living daylights out of it even though it's "only" a 330d - certainly "every car you'll ever need" imho.

Weirdly my favourite thing is the double-bubble sunroof, besides the ability to surprise a lot of people with the go factor

Enjoy!

Thanks for the link, I shall have a peruse.

[helix402]

M3 rear arms have arrived:

[helix402]

Final B8 has arrived, built up with new mounts:



Yes, my grass needs cutting.