Jlevi SW | Project 335i: The Progression from Birth

Greetings!
As many of you have already read, we recently had the pleasure of experiencing the BMW European Delivery Program on a beautiful new 335i:

In this thread, we will be documenting the progress of the car. You can check here for regular updates, installation photos, and information about this car and it's development.

We hope you will subscribe and share our excitement during this build-up! Don't blink... this car will be done before you know it!

Regards
JL

So, to start at the beginning, here are some photos from the day we picked the car up at the Welt (June 7th), as well as some photos from places in Germany, Switzerland, and Southern France

The car has arrived at Long Beach BMW! We're going to pick it up tomorrow, 08/08/08. Big thanks to Will Shaw!


And... before you guys get bored of stock 335i photos, here are some quick teasers.

First we will be upgrading the brakes, wheels, suspension, and drivetrain before any aerodynamic or cosmetic upgrades are installed... Unfortunately all the good stuff is boxed up, but here is what a 335i in a box looks like :lol:

The wheels and tires are already waiting at Sonic MS in Mountain View, our close friends, business associates, and recommended installation facility. Looking forward to working with these guys over the weekend to transform this already quick car into an absolute beast!

More to come tomorrow...
JL

Updates:

The car was picked up on Friday from Long Beach BMW and driven home. By Saturday, we had it up on the dyno. We clocked in at 238RWHP for the baseline (Dyno sheet and photos to follow tomorrow), which is pretty respectable.

Then, we headed out to Sonic MS, and installed the following:

-Active AutoWerke Blow-Off Valve
-Active AutoWerke Catback Exhaust
-Active AutoWerke Processor (This thing rips!)
-Enkreuz H8R 20"
-NITTO Invo Tires
-KW V2 Coilover Suspension
-Brembo 380mm 6 piston front braking system
-Brembo 345mm 4 piston rear braking system
-Matte Black Grilles
-Vorsteiner License plate frame
-"Stage 3" ( ) fender roll

Here are 4 photos. More coming soon... with Videos!

Many more photos coming soon guys, don't worry!

HUGE Thanks to:
-NITTO Tires (Sponsor)
-Jerome at Active AutoWerke (Sponsor)
-Johnny at Enkreuz Wheels (Sponsor)
-Justin Zetterlund (Photographer - PM us for contact info!)
-Darwin, Al, Barrett, and Justin at Sonic MS. We wouldn't take our car anywhere else.
-Andrew (Phatbam) for saving us in a pinch!

Thanks for looking, guys! But stay tuned... this car isn't even half way done...
JL

Here are a few more. Obviously we can only add so many photos per post, and can only upload so many photos at a time... so we are spacing them out little by little. Gotta keep you guys on your toes...










We made quite the mess at Sonic








This is how we roll. Literally.


What a difference!

Darwin always has a friendly smile


Magic switch in case someone borrows the car :bellyroll Gets rid of at least 60HP


Active Auto Exhaust looks and sounds incredible!


(The dog's name is Brembo... )







And that's enough modding for one weekend.
This week:
All the little stuff.
Next week. All the really big stuff.

Thanks guys
JL

wow great progress.. looking forward to the finished product, and we'll need some videos for sure

Okay, be honest...any trepidation as you removed the BRAND NEW equipment?

Nice work though..

No trepidation whatsoever

Updates:

-Tint is done
-Pedals are in
-Interior xenons are in
-Uber cool red and black Europlate is on
-Hardwiring the V1 tonight hopefully

More goodies just showed up.... Thank you to our newest project car sponsor, RISS RACING!

The quality and finish of these parts is incredible... I can't wait to install them

Also, here are some pics from last Saturday on the Dyno (baseline)... I still haven't had a chance to scan it in but I promise I will...

Sorry for the delay guys... here it is:

Baseline Dyno Run (Mustang "Heartbreaker" Dyno means lower numbers!)

The BIG update...

After 9 straight hours of work today, the car is FINALLY 95% DONE!!!!!

HUGE, GIGANTIC THANKS to the ENTIRE staff of Sonic MS in Mountain View. You guys are simply the best. Your service, professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail are unparalleled. I simply do not know what I would do without you guys - you are a true asset to this industry, and more importantly, you are the best friends a guy could have. Thank you so much for working hard with us to make this dream car a reality.


Here are some teasers from yesterday, at the paint shop. This won't give away what is "special" about the paint work, but you guys will see some better photos soon. The car still has some things that need fixing badly (mainly the window trim!), but it's nearly done, so we're very excited about that.

Pics of the whole car tomorrow.
Also, pics of the Riss Racing downpipes being installed. Let me just say - this thing FLIES. Scary fast.

OK. Bed time. Not that I can sleep. I can't wait to drive this in to the office tomorrow!

JL

Behold... the Red Dragon

Sorry for the lousy photos, guys. The photographer we work with (Justin Zetterlund ) Is out of town. But fear not - more photos to come as we travel to MFEST next weekend

Still needs the window trim and a few other small things, but it is JUST about done

Thanks for looking... check back soon
JL

Looks amazing! Really loving the car in red! Is that a CF roof or just painted black? Nice work guys!

It's a gloss black roof

why'd you decide to put the "magic switch" in the engine bay instead of somewhere hidden in the car? Either way, its very cool. Just curious.

It was a bit easier to route so we didn't have to go through the firewall.

Just a few more photos from the install day on Thursday...

Riss Racing VS. OEM


There goes the trunk...


New bootlid being installed...


Riss pipes installed...

More to come...

The car looks amaizing. Love the classy, but bold look.

sick!

I have the same base car and while it turns heads, your car will turn more heads.