[stock335]

Let the flaming begin....

I have searched, but can not figure this out. I have a 2007 335i that was shipped here from Germany in July of last year. I haven't seen it yet tho.

Is there a possibility of an oil cooler, or no chance, or it definitely has one. I've seen the thread about getting one installed with the warranty. Now the car only has 11k miles, so I believe it is going to have service done at 15k. I want to install a JB3. What software do I have if my car has never seen a dealership since driving away. Do I still need to be against the upgrades? Ive learned a lot but not how it pertains to an 07.

Also, since I believe I have the old software, this is a good thing for getting a JB3. If they never upgrade I can just take the JB3 out every time and have a "decent" chance of not getting caught. Not looking for guarantees, just trying to figure this all out.

[rdsport323]

I doubt the dealership will retrofit an oil cooler for you since your car never came with one.. they usually replace fuel pumps or things that are already on your car... I could be wrong but I dont think anyone has gotten an oil cooler from the dealer.

get the pre v29.2 JB3 and you will be fine.

[stock335]

Oh, guess i was confused. And I should refuse all upgrades to 29.2 due to lag, right?

[FotiosF90M5]

Originally Posted by rdsport323

I doubt the dealership will retrofit an oil cooler for you since your car never came with one.. they usually replace fuel pumps or things that are already on your car... I could be wrong but I dont think anyone has gotten an oil cooler from the dealer.

get the pre v29.2 JB3 and you will be fine.

I got an oil cooler retrofit from the dealer on my car. If his car has a sports package and no oil cooler bmwna will most likely grant the installation. for me it was easy, I called them and they called the dealer and told them to set it up.

[stock335]

Nice, yea i do have sports package? What issues do I need to say that I am having?

[ATSR]

Originally Posted by stock335

Let the flaming begin....

I have searched, but can not figure this out. I have a 2007 335i that was shipped here from Germany in July of last year. I haven't seen it yet tho.

Is there a possibility of an oil cooler, or no chance, or it definitely has one. I've seen the thread about getting one installed with the warranty. Now the car only has 11k miles, so I believe it is going to have service done at 15k. I want to install a JB3. What software do I have if my car has never seen a dealership since driving away. Do I still need to be against the upgrades? Ive learned a lot but not how it pertains to an 07.

Also, since I believe I have the old software, this is a good thing for getting a JB3. If they never upgrade I can just take the JB3 out every time and have a "decent" chance of not getting caught. Not looking for guarantees, just trying to figure this all out.

Even if you don't have the oil cooler, you can install the JB3 without any problems (PROcede V3 as well to keep it fair)

If your car has been upgraded or gets upgraded to post 29.2 you just need to get the JB3 1.1v which will not leave any codes behind. A bunch of post 29.2 JB3 users have taken their car to the dealer (after removing the tune of course) and none of them had any issues. It is truly invisible.

[ATSR]

Originally Posted by stock335

Nice, yea i do have sports package? What issues do I need to say that I am having?

Your car has been running very hot. I don't know if they ask for proof though...

[stock335]

It really cant hurt to try. I wonder if it is better to just take the 29.2 and not raise any flags, than to cause a scene and keep the old version

[ThePrinzeofcatz]

i have an 07 that came with an oil cooler so it is possible

[normtrum]

Originally Posted by fotios335i

I got an oil cooler retrofit from the dealer on my car. If his car has a sports package and no oil cooler bmwna will most likely grant the installation. for me it was easy, I called them and they called the dealer and told them to set it up.

Fotios is correct....it is extremely easy to get an oil cooler retrofit on a sp 335. All it takes is an e-mail from you to your SA with a one paragraph statement about what's going on. Basically you say "my car's been running hot". Tell them it's running as high as 275-280....that should take care of it.

At my dealer...this whole process takes less then 1 week.

Originally Posted by stock335

Nice, yea i do have sports package? What issues do I need to say that I am having?

Originally Posted by alejotrujillo

Your car has been running very hot. I don't know if they ask for proof though...

This is basically all you need to say....in the form of an e-mail. You don't need proof....just your request in writing is all it takes.

[stock335]

Thanks norm.

[ATSR]

Do you guys know if it is possible to get the oil cooler retrofit on a '08 335xi with sports package?

Mine doesn't have it (or the speed limiter increase) because it came from the factory with 17in rims, which it doesn't make any sense AT ALL to me.

I feel cheated by BMW.

[Kev]

Originally Posted by alejotrujillo

Do you guys know if it is possible to get the oil cooler retrofit on a '08 335xi with sports package?

Mine doesn't have it (or the speed limiter increase) because it came from the factory with 17in rims, which it doesn't make any sense AT ALL to me.

I feel cheated by BMW.

Get the Dinan or VK oil cooler and you'd be all set

[335e92tx]

Originally Posted by normtrum

Fotios is correct....it is extremely easy to get an oil cooler retrofit on a sp 335. All it takes is an e-mail from you to your SA with a one paragraph statement about what's going on. Basically you say "my car's been running hot". Tell them it's running as high as 275-280....that should take care of it.

At my dealer...this whole process takes less then 1 week.







This is basically all you need to say....in the form of an e-mail. You don't need proof....just your request in writing is all it takes.

They have cracked down of late. Since the summer it has been more difficult. The SA locally said call the 800 number. Some get lucky some are told to you dont need it. You might try to say you saw 300degree oiltemps at the track.. but they might also tell you your warranty is gone anyway if you track the thing.

I know someone who got it done around april.. but since it runs bmwusa about 2K also, they arn't too likely.

[ATSR]

Originally Posted by Kev

Get the Dinan or VK oil cooler and you'd be all set

I might be set, but I'll also have ~$2500 less in my account.

BMW should install it for free. Actually, they should've installed it when they built the car!

[Kev]

Originally Posted by alejotrujillo

I might be set, but I'll also have ~$2500 less in my account.

BMW should install it for free. Actually, they should've installed it when they built the car!

The VK unit is not that expensive and it's a major upgrade from stock oil cooler.

Good luck getting BMW to pay for it. I tried and failed on my old E90. You'll probably have to have limp modes 2ndary to oil temp before they'll do it for you.....

[RiXst3r]

I got a free oil cooler retrofit, sport package should get them on 335i... if not, you can get a retrofit... just floor it from 0-80 about 20 times on a hot day, and that take a picture of your oil temp showing 280+... worked for me...

As for the jb3... we have a version for 2007's that have never been updated (pre-29.2) and we have a version that works on ALL cars... 2007-2009 (v81/29.2+). If you worried about it, just get the version that works on all cars, its fully backwards compatitble... makes it a no-brainer.

[335e92tx]

I think you already have a pic - you posted it a while back ;-)

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1192580969

[ATSR]

Originally Posted by 335e92tx

I think you already have a pic - you posted it a while back ;-)

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1192580969

[stock335]

yep, i agree...never seen the car, but i do have this pic that shows it going to 290...

thx, guys, i'm so excited!!!! finally have a real job so i can afford a REAL car, fastest car i've ever been in the driver seat of is an is300. yes i have never felt the gas pedal of anything faster, so this should be a real treat when it finally shows up.

AND!!! i paid 1k under trade in value

[ATSR]

Originally Posted by stock335

yep, i agree...never seen the car, but i do have this pic that shows it going to 290...

thx, guys, i'm so excited!!!! finally have a real job so i can afford a REAL car, fastest car i've ever been in the driver seat of is an is300. yes i have never felt the gas pedal of anything faster, so this should be a real treat when it finally shows up.

AND!!! i paid 1k under trade in value

Congrats man!!! You are going to be blown away the first time you step on your 335. I had a lot of trouble sleeping for the first couple of days and I found myself standing in the garage in the middle of the night just looking at my car

[normtrum]

Originally Posted by 335e92tx

They have cracked down of late. Since the summer it has been more difficult. The SA locally said call the 800 number. Some get lucky some are told to you dont need it. You might try to say you saw 300degree oiltemps at the track.. but they might also tell you your warranty is gone anyway if you track the thing.

I know someone who got it done around april.. but since it runs bmwusa about 2K also, they arn't too likely.

That could very well be the case. When I went through mine it was in July....like I said I had no issues whatsoever....but that was 4 months ago.