Met up with Rob and got my RB's (pics) - Page 3 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Wedge1967 · 11-13-2012, 03:54 PM

OMG... LOL If he worked at a dealership, he should have at least used Zip Ties and Duck Tape. LOL

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Originally Posted by robc1976

He also had a bungee cord keeping his huge ass FMIC from bouncing around....not somone who should be working at any dealership!

~XxTeexX~ · 11-13-2012, 04:03 PM

Get 1 LARGE ass single turbo upgrade Rob! lol

robc1976 · 11-13-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ~XxTeexX~

Get 1 LARGE ass single turbo upgrade Rob! lol

ROFLMAO!!! installing these Rbs are going to be hard enough....get over here and drop my subframe!!!!!

robc1976 · 11-13-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Wedge1967

OMG... LOL If he worked at a dealership, he should have at least used Zip Ties and Duck Tape. LOL

I just got a quote to see how much a turbo swap would be and d I told the service manager I need a turbo swap....he asked what kind of car.....I said it is a 335i, he asaked "They have turbos"....WTF??? Well I got a quote of $2,750 LOL!!

~XxTeexX~ · 11-13-2012, 04:10 PM

ahah sighs, im looking forward to seeing some gt42r single turbo upgrade found on the 2jz but on our n54s

Wedge1967 · 11-13-2012, 06:59 PM

Well, considering $1600 is what the dealership wanted me to pay for them to pull my turbos to see if COP would cover them under warranty. That was just for labor and no guarantee they would be covered. Honestly, I feel sorry for anyone that take their car to the dealerships and thinks the dealers word is gospel. So many people get ripped off it's not funny.

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Originally Posted by robc1976

I just got a quote to see how much a turbo swap would be and d I told the service manager I need a turbo swap....he asked what kind of car.....I said it is a 335i, he asaked "They have turbos"....WTF??? Well I got a quote of $2,750 LOL!!

robc1976 · 11-13-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wedge1967

Well, considering $1600 is what the dealership wanted me to pay for them to pull my turbos to see if COP would cover them under warranty. That was just for labor and no guarantee they would be covered. Honestly, I feel sorry for anyone that take their car to the dealerships and thinks the dealers word is gospel. So many people get ripped off it's not funny.

It is ridicolous, just like the $700.00 spark plug change I can do in 30 mins LOL!!

robc1976 · 11-13-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by eric@helix

We charge a basic flat rate of $1000. Here's a set of RBs going into a 335i.

Notice that we've removed the subframe, making it much easier to access hard-to-reach fasteners. It might be faster to sneak the turbos in with the sub hanging off the front suspension, but it's worth it to remove it: way fewer headaches. Honestly, this is not a job that I would recommend for the novice or intermediate hobbyist. There are too many tricky bits and places to mess up.

I would also like to compliment RB on the quality of the turbos. They are top notch stuff.

Great photo, Yeah the sub frame is giving me second thoughts of doing this on rhino ramps....may try this on jack-stands. Taking the entire subframe out is a PITA to LOL!!

Wedge1967 · 11-13-2012, 08:56 PM

haha, and I though FFTEC's $275 for oil change and plugs was high. LOL I'll have to drive to Hayward more often. LOL

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Originally Posted by robc1976

It is ridicolous, just like the $700.00 spark plug change I can do in 30 mins LOL!!

robc1976 · 11-13-2012, 08:59 PM

Anybody know if the water pump needs to be removed for turbo install, I am pretty sure it has to be but want to be sure of everything before I tackle this monstrosity!

zz10 · 11-13-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by benzy89

FBO = Tune, Intake, DPs, FMIC. I don't consider Meth & a Full CBE part of being FBO becasue not every1 runs meth & a CBE is only worth ~10 WHP.

And if you're gonna spend over over $3k on a turbo upgrade (RBs), you probably should have all these other mods (and maybe an LSD) done in advance.

I have all other mods needed for tune, just concern on whether the tranny and gearbox can withstand the gains without beef it up. Because anything goes wrong with either it wont be a 1-2 days repair.

Tzu · 11-14-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

Anybody know if the water pump needs to be removed for turbo install, I am pretty sure it has to be but want to be sure of everything before I tackle this monstrosity!

It makes it easier if you're going from under the subframe.

robc1976 · 11-14-2012, 10:37 PM

About 1/2 way finished with the install and figured I would post some pics:

robc1976 · 11-14-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tzu

It makes it easier if you're going from under the subframe.

Totally agree after getting there...it nhas to go...easy as pie!

robc1976 · 11-16-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by eric@helix

We charge a basic flat rate of $1000. Here's a set of RBs going into a 335i.

Where you guys able to remove the waterpipe itself instead of the pipe & housing??

vereak82 · 11-16-2012, 11:50 AM

damn nice work those turbos look oh so purrdy

robc1976 · 11-17-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vereak82

damn nice work those turbos look oh so purrdy

awesome quality for sure!

Black Sheep · 11-17-2012, 01:21 PM

Hows it coming along

robc1976 · 11-17-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Sheep

Hows it coming along

Got front turbo off and the coolant lines on the rear turbo is stripped and I am a but stuck but will get it off...I found out where my smoking issues was....oil all over the rear turbo...propeller on front turbo had play in the shaft and was scraping the housing lol!!

Black Sheep · 11-17-2012, 01:45 PM

lmk what you want for the turbos you are taking off

Bagelfast · 11-17-2012, 02:00 PM

Rob, where was the oil on the rear turbo coming from?

Good luck man.. Update us, and add some more pics.

robc1976 · 11-18-2012, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LUMI

Rob, where was the oil on the rear turbo coming from?

Good luck man.. Update us, and add some more pics.

lot of play in the rear turbo propeller.....and a it looks to be coming from the center section and looks as if coolant had a bit of oil in it (only in the turbo)

11-13-2012, 04:03 PM	#46
~XxTeexX~ attention whore Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 2,988 iTrader: (0)	Get 1 LARGE ass single turbo upgrade Rob! lol __________________ #TeamStretchNpoke join the aggressive movement! JTILAK07,seanphan,project335i,SoCal BimMn,Mahhvinn,kkakonn

11-13-2012, 04:10 PM	#49
~XxTeexX~ attention whore Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 2,988 iTrader: (0)	ahah sighs, im looking forward to seeing some gt42r single turbo upgrade found on the 2jz but on our n54s __________________ #TeamStretchNpoke join the aggressive movement! JTILAK07,seanphan,project335i,SoCal BimMn,Mahhvinn,kkakonn

11-13-2012, 08:59 PM	#54
robc1976 Colonel Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,328 iTrader: (8)	Anybody know if the water pump needs to be removed for turbo install, I am pretty sure it has to be but want to be sure of everything before I tackle this monstrosity! __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS flash,Walbro 455 LPFP, DO meth kit 4-AN SS lines, BMS OCC, RB turbos W/3.5 N20 sensor, RB valve, BMS DCI, 3" AR kittyless Dps, Strett 2 oil OC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 Strut Brace, M3 front sway-bar, Meyle HD tie-rods, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, DEFIV differential kit, BC Coil-overs, Power-Flex subframe bushings, stoptech slotted rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, Concept 1 CS-5.0 rims,

11-14-2012, 10:37 PM	#57
robc1976 Colonel Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,328 iTrader: (8)	About 1/2 way finished with the install and figured I would post some pics: __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS flash,Walbro 455 LPFP, DO meth kit 4-AN SS lines, BMS OCC, RB turbos W/3.5 N20 sensor, RB valve, BMS DCI, 3" AR kittyless Dps, Strett 2 oil OC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 Strut Brace, M3 front sway-bar, Meyle HD tie-rods, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, DEFIV differential kit, BC Coil-overs, Power-Flex subframe bushings, stoptech slotted rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, Concept 1 CS-5.0 rims,

11-16-2012, 11:50 AM	#60
vereak82 Second Lieutenant Drives: 6-spd e92 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: michigan Posts: 277 iTrader: (0)	damn nice work those turbos look oh so purrdy __________________ Jb4 G5//CM-FX400//FBO//Meth// 12.06@118 6-speed manual

11-17-2012, 01:21 PM	#62
Black Sheep A Zip an a Double Cup Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 4,417 iTrader: (5)	Hows it coming along __________________ Cobb PROTuned \| RB's \| AMS FMIC \| AR DP's \| HPF Exhaust \| CP-E DCI \| Apex Arc 8's \| 235/275 Star Specs \|

11-17-2012, 01:45 PM	#64
Black Sheep A Zip an a Double Cup Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 4,417 iTrader: (5)	lmk what you want for the turbos you are taking off __________________ Cobb PROTuned \| RB's \| AMS FMIC \| AR DP's \| HPF Exhaust \| CP-E DCI \| Apex Arc 8's \| 235/275 Star Specs \|

11-17-2012, 02:00 PM	#65
Bagelfast Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 1,513 iTrader: (0)	Rob, where was the oil on the rear turbo coming from? Good luck man.. Update us, and add some more pics.

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