My official N54 turbo upgrade build

jpsimon · 03-14-2010, 09:22 AM

the upgrade costs $5, all the speculation can end

I'm the first car with these so I have no way to tell you about reliability. there ya go

chris b. · 03-14-2010, 09:29 AM

ridin135 · 03-14-2010, 10:17 AM

jp are you an auto?

Donald-335i · 03-14-2010, 10:56 AM

it's really $5000?

jpsimon · 03-14-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ridin135

jp are you an auto?

no way, I'd never buy an auto 335

jpsimon · 03-14-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Donald-335i

it's really $5000?

no definitely not 5000, I said $5.00. I'm making fun of the people speculating and arguing about pricing. it's not finalized so there is nothing I can say at this point.

cn555ic · 03-14-2010, 11:50 AM

There is nothing wrong with Auto!

You make it seem like the PLAGUE

Htown09 · 03-14-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

no way, I'd never buy an auto 335

You are missing all the fun, not to mention when you shift and the infamous bog comes along ill be finger shifting and blowin by.

jpsimon · 03-14-2010, 12:00 PM

i need to shift, getting an automatic was never in the playbook. actually I've never even owned an auto in my life

The_AMG_Hunter · 03-14-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

i need to shift, getting an automatic was never in the playbook. actually I've never even owned an auto in my life

Autos are faster.... End of story.

jpsimon · 03-14-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by e90_DriftStar

Autos are faster.... End of story.

ok? I don't recall ever saying otherwise. they are faster in a boring quarter mile but I personally don't give 2 shits about the quarter mile. give me a road course and a manual transmission any day over an auto.

manual transmissions are more fun... end of story.

no offense to the auto guys, but it's just not for me.

Htown09 · 03-14-2010, 12:22 PM

how are the roads in CT? I would have a manual if I didn't get stuck in traffic sometimes going 8mph on a 70mph freeway here in Houston. My leg would throw in the towel.

jpsimon · 03-14-2010, 12:24 PM

I work from home, don't have to deal with traffic

alextremo · 03-14-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Htown09

how are the roads in CT? I would have a manual if I didn't get stuck in traffic sometimes going 8mph on a 70mph freeway here in Houston. My leg would throw in the towel.

My biggest regret with this car is not getting a manual. Was nervous about the traffic around Boston so got the 6AT, but even with the paddle shifters it's not as fun as driving a stick.

Could really care less which is quicker in the 1/4 mile...

Syndicategt · 03-14-2010, 12:35 PM

I think this is the first time in my life where I can say "I wish I still lived on the east coast" JP, do you think you will have any results this week, or do we have to wait a little while longer?

jpsimon · 03-14-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

I think this is the first time in my life where I can say "I wish I still lived on the east coast" JP, do you think you will have any results this week, or do we have to wait a little while longer?

depends mostly on weather and my work load. it's been raining horribly all weekend, and it should continue through Monday I think. hopefully I can get back on the dyno for some race gas results soon

cn555ic · 03-14-2010, 01:06 PM

Get back to testing and order the damn meth kit already from Shiv. We want to see over 500+ rwhp without NOS!!!!

jpsimon · 03-14-2010, 01:11 PM

meth is next! winter is almost over so I'll need it

ridin135 · 03-14-2010, 01:15 PM

I am definatly a stick guy also but I got a deal I could not pass up on my 1. To bad I wanted to see how the AT tranny will hold up with the extra power.

klipseracer · 03-14-2010, 01:17 PM

Good luck. I think this will be a viable option.

mwahlert · 03-14-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

i need to shift, getting an automatic was never in the playbook. actually I've never even owned an auto in my life

i used to be the same way...

now i can't even think about buying another stick.

dsg ruined me. the auto in the 335i is no dsg, but still VERY good.

JoeyFiasco · 03-15-2010, 05:25 AM

i don't know, a little (a lot) OT but i think for someone to be able to use the DSG/DKG/etc effectively you should at least know how to drive a stick. in both scenarios you are demanding more input from the car as opposed to just cruising on full auto. maybe this is just the next evolutionary step.

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Htown09 Captain 44 Rep 783 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (3)	how are the roads in CT? I would have a manual if I didn't get stuck in traffic sometimes going 8mph on a 70mph freeway here in Houston. My leg would throw in the towel.
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	I think this is the first time in my life where I can say "I wish I still lived on the east coast" JP, do you think you will have any results this week, or do we have to wait a little while longer? __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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ridin135 Colonel 131 Rep 2,408 Posts Drives: Depends on the day Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville iTrader: (7)	I am definatly a stick guy also but I got a deal I could not pass up on my 1. To bad I wanted to see how the AT tranny will hold up with the extra power.
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JoeyFiasco Major 22 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: '09 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: P'boro, UK iTrader: (0)	i don't know, a little (a lot) OT but i think for someone to be able to use the DSG/DKG/etc effectively you should at least know how to drive a stick. in both scenarios you are demanding more input from the car as opposed to just cruising on full auto. maybe this is just the next evolutionary step.
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