u/theunrealmiehet

Just just bought this 09 E92 335i xDrive and I’m in the process of restoring it to factory new(ish. Maybe making it look like, it’s 3 years later and the first owner took great care of it because I don’t have infinite money). I have slots for fog lights but I don’t have a darn clue what’s going to fit here. I know the M3 never had fog lights so I assumed regular E9X ones would fit, but Google and ChatGPT said maybe not and to ask on Reddit. I asked BMW and they aren’t willing to give me advice. I have no idea what’s company produced this bumper either. So here I am, asking Reddit. Any ideas? 🥹

Thanks in advance!

Someone listed a clean 335i on FB near me and I fell in love with the idea of it. Then I drove it and, the steering feels… different. This example is beautiful and in great condition and I loved everything about it but I’m trying to wrap my head around the steering feel. I looked at some forums and everyone praises the hydraulic steering, they say they feel so connected with the car and it feels very analog, but for me, it felt a little resistant(?), a bit numb, I found myself turning the steering wheel a LOT more than I thought I’d have to, and it required more input to physically turn it.

One other thing that I’m not sure if it’s worth mentioning, but we met in a local park, and I only drove on backroads, never went over 40mph. I read that the steering really comes to life when you’re going at highway speeds, but I wasn’t able to get to a highway. I also read that it’s a bit of an adjustment and that most people get used to it after a while.

Is this normal? I’ll go ahead and buy it if everyone says this is how they are. I’m also getting a PPI done at a BMW specialist this Saturday. If it checks out and there’s no issues with the steering of any kind, I think I can live with it. Just wanted to see if my experience is “normal” coming from cars with modern powered steering.

Thanks in advance!

I recently replaced my PC and gigantic monitor with a laptop. It’s great because I have so much desk space! What’s not great is how everything I had on the desk revolved around a humongous monitor. I’m having a difficult time figuring out how to arrange everything, or if I should add decorative things, or get shelving or a desk riser. Please help :’)

Also, speaking to a few friends, all of them recommended adding “decorative clutter.” Things like leaving a piece of paper, or an envelope, or a notebook lying around. As great as that would look, I would like anything decorative to hang on the wall or on the sides of the adjacent shelves. Please don’t recommend throwing papers around 😭

Thanks ahead! I look forward to your ideas!