Walnut blasting in Atlanta

TwinTurboed · 07-31-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ATL_335_Gator

Guys at Solo did a great job and the new shop is great.

Thanks for the pics! Can you also post your engine - n54 or n55? and miles?

ATL_335_Gator · 07-31-2014, 03:59 PM

N54 - 79,000 Miles

licwid · 08-01-2014, 07:41 AM

I would love to get in on this group buy, do I just contact Solo?

TwinTurboed · 08-05-2014, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATL_335_Gator

N54 - 79,000 Miles

How does the engine feel now? Smoother revs, slightly more powerful, smoother at idle?

Quote:

Originally Posted by licwid

I would love to get in on this group buy, do I just contact Solo?

Give them a call and ask for Boris, tell him you are calling about the walnut blasting group buy from e90post.

ATL_335_Gator · 08-05-2014, 03:57 PM

definitely smoother idle and acceleration. I don't feel that there was a noticeable power increase but I imagine there is some regained HP. I did notice my oil temperature dropped by one notch on the gauge.

TwinTurboed · 08-07-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ATL_335_Gator

definitely smoother idle and acceleration. I don't feel that there was a noticeable power increase but I imagine there is some regained HP. I did notice my oil temperature dropped by one notch on the gauge.

Thanks for the reply! I have my appointment scheduled for tomorrow, can't wait to see how it feels.

SMadd · 08-07-2014, 10:36 AM

WB: Today, I am spending the morning in the waiting room at Solo. They began the Walnut Blasting work at ~8:30am today and should be done within the hour. 93k miles and never been done.
I am having Solo install an upgraded charge pipe while the engine is already broken down. (will save on labor cost of doing it separately). I will share pictures later tonight.

PS> FYI: Solo is installing a Dyno bay at their facility for custom tuning... Something for you Radical-Mod folks to note.

NudeLobster · 08-07-2014, 01:39 PM

I have my appointment for Monday morning. Whoop whoop!

Justin

TwinTurboed · 08-08-2014, 08:49 AM

Boris told me 4 people got this done so far. Everyone, please post this information once you get the walnut blasting done:

1. Model Year
2. Engine (N54/N55)
3. Miles
4. Walnut Blasting performed 1st time?
5. Before and After Pictures

SMadd · 08-08-2014, 12:29 PM

Walnut Blasting executed by SoloMotorsports on Aug 7, 2014

1. Model Year :2008
2. Engine (N54)
3. Miles: 93K
4. Walnut Blasting performed 1st time?: YES
5: Immediately noticeable difference:
Throttle response and Idle is MUCH smoother.
6. Before/After Pics : Note- I took Pics myself!!

Before Pic:

After Pic:

xarnum · 08-08-2014, 06:15 PM

Just had mine done along with a water pump replacement. Great experience with Solo and Boris. Idle feels much better and more responsive.

1. 2007
2. N54
3. 94000
4. first time. apparently was quite nasty
5. sorry no pics .

TwinTurboed · 08-10-2014, 09:41 AM

Got mine done on Friday.

1. 2010 135i
2. N54
3. 52,000
4. First time, not horrible, but bad enough to get the service done.
5. Boris took a pic, but did not send it to me yet, I'll see if I can get it from him.

For all of you that got it done, is your car louder? My exhaust now has a deeper growl.

atinybug · 08-12-2014, 06:55 PM

Just got mine done today.

1. 2007 335i
2. N54
3. 86000
4. first time, in my defense I bought the car at 75k miles, and I guess the previous owner never did it
5. still waiting for Boris to send me pics

Also, he told me apparently I have the new record for the worst carbon build up he's ever seen. Eagerly awaiting pics to see just how bad it was lol. The weird thing is, I had absolutely no problems just driving around town, would only get misfire/limp mode at WOT, and spark plugs/coils kinda fixed that (as in it wouldn't happen every time at WOT anymore).

here's the pics

carlsontheflyer · 08-15-2014, 12:35 PM

My car is a 2010 335i N54.
I have my appointment scheduled for next Friday, August 22nd. This is gonna be the second valve sleaning. First one was done at 35k miles and probably should've been done earlier, so now at 55k miles I am getting it done again.

These are the pictures from my first valve cleaning. I'll post the new ones when it is done next Friday.

Before

After

Deep_Blue · 08-15-2014, 10:05 PM

Ok I'm back in. Sending deposit now. Do we have enough for the $300 pricing now?

Edit, sent! In interested to see if I come close to the worst they've seen. 91k 07, never been blasted, jb4 since about 70k, FBO since 80k.

CognitiveDistortion · 08-26-2014, 07:14 AM

Waiting at solo for my e90 to get done. Will post pictures and results once its done.

Billadams · 08-28-2014, 02:25 PM

1. Model Year :2008
2. Engine (N54)
3. Miles: 63K
4. Walnut Blasting performed 1st time?: YES as far as I know(bought with 51K)
5: Immediately noticeable difference:
Throttle response and Idle is MUCH smoother. Acceleration is quicker as well or so it seems.
I also replaced run flats with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3's all the way around and the ride is greatly improved!!!

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ATL_335_Gator New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	N54 - 79,000 Miles __________________ 2008 BMW 335i - Procede Rev3, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Suspension V2, VRSF 5" Stepped Intercooler.
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08-01-2014, 07:41 AM	#69
licwid Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: N54 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milky Way iTrader: (0)	I would love to get in on this group buy, do I just contact Solo?
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08-05-2014, 03:57 PM	#71
ATL_335_Gator New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	definitely smoother idle and acceleration. I don't feel that there was a noticeable power increase but I imagine there is some regained HP. I did notice my oil temperature dropped by one notch on the gauge. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i - Procede Rev3, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Suspension V2, VRSF 5" Stepped Intercooler.
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08-07-2014, 10:36 AM	#73
SMadd Private 3 Rep 96 Posts Drives: '08 335i;'07 X5 3.0si;06MRdstr Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Alpharetta, Ga. iTrader: (0)	WB: Today, I am spending the morning in the waiting room at Solo. They began the Walnut Blasting work at ~8:30am today and should be done within the hour. 93k miles and never been done. I am having Solo install an upgraded charge pipe while the engine is already broken down. (will save on labor cost of doing it separately). I will share pictures later tonight. PS> FYI: Solo is installing a Dyno bay at their facility for custom tuning... Something for you Radical-Mod folks to note.
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08-07-2014, 01:39 PM	#74
NudeLobster Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 08 PBM 335i E90 w/ sports Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Downers Grove, IL or ATL, GA or Asheville, NC iTrader: (1)	I have my appointment for Monday morning. Whoop whoop! Justin __________________
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08-08-2014, 08:49 AM	#75
TwinTurboed Turbo Power 49 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	Boris told me 4 people got this done so far. Everyone, please post this information once you get the walnut blasting done: 1. Model Year 2. Engine (N54/N55) 3. Miles 4. Walnut Blasting performed 1st time? 5. Before and After Pictures __________________ BSM 135i - CDV Delete \| Bilstein \| Eibach \| M3 FSB \| Whiteline
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08-08-2014, 12:29 PM	#76
SMadd Private 3 Rep 96 Posts Drives: '08 335i;'07 X5 3.0si;06MRdstr Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Alpharetta, Ga. iTrader: (0)	Walnut Blasting executed by SoloMotorsports on Aug 7, 2014 1. Model Year :2008 2. Engine (N54) 3. Miles: 93K 4. Walnut Blasting performed 1st time?: YES 5: Immediately noticeable difference: Throttle response and Idle is MUCH smoother. 6. Before/After Pics : Note- I took Pics myself!! Before Pic: After Pic: Last edited by SMadd; 08-09-2014 at 08:43 AM..
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08-08-2014, 06:15 PM	#77
xarnum Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Just had mine done along with a water pump replacement. Great experience with Solo and Boris. Idle feels much better and more responsive. 1. 2007 2. N54 3. 94000 4. first time. apparently was quite nasty 5. sorry no pics .
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08-10-2014, 09:41 AM	#78
TwinTurboed Turbo Power 49 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	Got mine done on Friday. 1. 2010 135i 2. N54 3. 52,000 4. First time, not horrible, but bad enough to get the service done. 5. Boris took a pic, but did not send it to me yet, I'll see if I can get it from him. For all of you that got it done, is your car louder? My exhaust now has a deeper growl. __________________ BSM 135i - CDV Delete \| Bilstein \| Eibach \| M3 FSB \| Whiteline
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08-12-2014, 06:55 PM	#79
atinybug First Lieutenant 78 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 07 e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Just got mine done today. 1. 2007 335i 2. N54 3. 86000 4. first time, in my defense I bought the car at 75k miles, and I guess the previous owner never did it 5. still waiting for Boris to send me pics Also, he told me apparently I have the new record for the worst carbon build up he's ever seen. Eagerly awaiting pics to see just how bad it was lol. The weird thing is, I had absolutely no problems just driving around town, would only get misfire/limp mode at WOT, and spark plugs/coils kinda fixed that (as in it wouldn't happen every time at WOT anymore). here's the pics Attached Images Last edited by atinybug; 08-25-2014 at 11:16 AM.. Reason: added pics
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08-15-2014, 12:35 PM	#80
carlsontheflyer Private First Class 66 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C, AW, 6MT of course! Join Date: May 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA iTrader: (1)	My car is a 2010 335i N54. I have my appointment scheduled for next Friday, August 22nd. This is gonna be the second valve sleaning. First one was done at 35k miles and probably should've been done earlier, so now at 55k miles I am getting it done again. These are the pictures from my first valve cleaning. I'll post the new ones when it is done next Friday. Before After __________________ Carlson The Flyer 2022 X3M Competition, Brooklyn Gray, fully loaded
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08-15-2014, 10:05 PM	#81
Deep_Blue First Lieutenant 68 Rep 374 Posts Drives: Montego 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: internet iTrader: (1)	Ok I'm back in. Sending deposit now. Do we have enough for the $300 pricing now? Edit, sent! In interested to see if I come close to the worst they've seen. 91k 07, never been blasted, jb4 since about 70k, FBO since 80k.
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08-26-2014, 07:14 AM	#82
CognitiveDistortion Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 242 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Waiting at solo for my e90 to get done. Will post pictures and results once its done.
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08-28-2014, 02:25 PM	#83
Billadams New Member 3 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: St Mtn GA iTrader: (0)	1. Model Year :2008 2. Engine (N54) 3. Miles: 63K 4. Walnut Blasting performed 1st time?: YES as far as I know(bought with 51K) 5: Immediately noticeable difference: Throttle response and Idle is MUCH smoother. Acceleration is quicker as well or so it seems. I also replaced run flats with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3's all the way around and the ride is greatly improved!!!
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