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Track prep questions from brand new '13 335is owner and HPDE enthusiast
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04-11-2013, 10:42 AM | #89 |
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Nice, I have AFE installed myself.. Less heat soak with AFE DCI especially with scoops...
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04-11-2013, 11:08 AM | #90 |
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Nice work on the car. Thanks for the posts. Finally HPDE weather. Loving my 335is too.
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04-11-2013, 01:03 PM | #91 |
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04-12-2013, 05:48 AM | #92 |
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Forgot to mention now that the weather has warmed up, I removed the facotry thermostat and replaced it with a Stertman thermo delete plug. Bought it before I knew BMS has a MUCH cheaper option. Regardless, I highly recommend it for warmer weather cars. Oil still comes up to temp quickly enough. In the winter I will just switch back. takes all but ten minutes to do the swap.
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04-12-2013, 08:45 AM | #93 | |
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WHat are my options? I know BMW offers performance suspension upgrade, but not sure how good it is. ECSTuning Coilovers - Any experience with those?
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04-12-2013, 10:15 AM | #94 |
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It's really two things: the mushy subframe bushings, which you should really replace first, and then the floaty shocks. For the shocks, either go the budget route and replace with Koni Yellows, or go with full coilovers for about a grand more.
I'm going to replace the bushings with Powerflex units, and haven't decided on my path yet for the suspenders. |
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04-12-2013, 10:32 AM | #95 |
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Here is what I am thinking:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...ade/ES2622633/ http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...ade/ES2586480/ http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...ade/ES2618428/ http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...ade/ES2622885/ You saying keep the stock springs with stiffer shocks?
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04-13-2013, 04:49 AM | #96 |
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All those parts will help indeed, but if you want to cure rear end float and wander, it's all about the subframe bushings, damping, and then the rear suspension arms.
Stock shocks are actually under damped for the stock springs, so changing out just the shocks on your performance suspension will help. Won't be as matched as coils, but Koni yellows are adjustable in rebound... |
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04-16-2013, 08:56 AM | #97 | |
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Do I need to lower subframe to do rear control arms? If so, then I mind as well do it all at once.. What do you think? BTW, 5" ETS intercooler went in yesterday. Perfect fit, radiator fan had to be removed, that was a bit of a pain. Noticable improvement, snappier acceleration. Have exceed RFT's traction limits, so will wait till they wear out and will throw beefier michelins soon (shouldnt be very long). Thanks, Roman
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04-17-2013, 02:31 AM | #98 |
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Nice! You don't need to drop the subframe to do the control arms afaik. But you do to do the rear sways...
Got any pics of all the kit? |
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04-17-2013, 07:44 AM | #99 |
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Personally, if you don't have a separate set of track wheels, id run an extreme summer tire since it will be seeing track and street use.
Re-11 are phenomenal tires and own the pilot ss at the track. Pilots are solid, but are nothing compared to real extreme summers |
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04-17-2013, 08:57 AM | #100 |
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Coming soon... Read some DIY threads and did inventory of my tools.. I think I am ready.. Need to find a tool to rent for bushing drop..
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04-28-2013, 08:58 PM | #102 | |
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Pics attached. 1. Perf suspension - everything is there including new hardware 2. m-SPORT stance 3. Rear 4. Front 5. Msport vs. Performance - msport travel is significantly shorter??? 6. Msport vs. Performance springs - PS thicker coil, shorter spring 7. Raised rear stance after suspension is done. I like it!! Never understood why IS rear looked so low..
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04-29-2013, 06:09 AM | #103 |
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That really looks perfect! It's funny because I've been debating that exact setup, vs. Ground Control's street/school kit using stock sways. There are two schools of thought in combating roll and I lean towards the one that says stiffer springs are better than stiffer sways. But part of me appreciates the fact that the PF kit is "tuned" to work as a whole.
Do you know if your kit is the newer style, or the old one from about a year ago? Got a part number? Also, did you realign it, and do you have any side profile shots? Can't wait to hear more detail on the ride after you've put some miles on her! Congrats |
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04-29-2013, 01:54 PM | #104 |
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Another question, Roman- does the PF rear sway bar use the M3 style bushings that need to be pressed onto the bar, or the more standard 335i bushing style?
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04-29-2013, 03:46 PM | #105 |
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Not sure man... Will take pics tonight...
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05-05-2013, 08:46 AM | #106 | |
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I am not sure whether this is newer kit or older.. How can I tell? I see 4digit part number on the bo 8975? Not sure if thats it.. Pics of rear sway bar bushings attached.. Judging by ECSTuning sway bar pics, these are not M3 bushings...
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05-05-2013, 08:50 AM | #107 |
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BTW - spring compressor to use when changing springs!!! My friend let me borrow one from his shop, would never use el cheapo spring compressors again!!
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05-05-2013, 09:21 AM | #108 |
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Damn i want one of those!!!
Thanks for the new pics and info! But can you take a true side shot so we can see the wheel gap? I'm seriously considering this option... Thanks homie |
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05-05-2013, 09:35 AM | #109 | |
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Here you go, you can have one for $169... http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-5-Ton-Auto...6788b1&vxp=mtr
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