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02-20-2013, 10:21 PM | #1 |
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E92 Introduction
Hi all, as the title suggests just a quick introduction with a few photos.
After lurking around on these forums for a while I thought it was about time to make an introduction thread. The obsession with beamers started in 2001 with an E46 318I which was then followed in 2003 by a E46 320CI. After moving to the competition and buying an 07 Lexus is250 we returned with the best one yet the 2010 E92 335i M with DCT. The car is fairly tame as opposed to others I've seen on here but once the warranty runs out I hope to change that. The list of mods done so far is as follows. -Akrapovic Slip on System -Carbon Fiber kidney grills -Carbon Fiber Centre Caps -Carbon Fiber Badges ( blacked out 335 badge) -///M coloured sticker on kidney grill - Tinted windows. Plans for the future are, -AR Catless Downpipes. -Full Akra system -Dinan intake system -JB4 or Proceed ( ) -KW v3's -Pilot Super Softs. Im having trouble posting some pictures but will try my best. http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/...psaaac24d5.jpg http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/...psc03224cf.jpg http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/...psc1a648e2.jpg Last edited by BMA-E92; 02-20-2013 at 11:16 PM.. Reason: trying to fix images |
02-20-2013, 10:57 PM | #4 | |
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Have you had any dramas with your 335i yet? Regarding the pics you just need to add [img] before the link and a[/img] after the end of the link you have posted a link [url] instead of [img] (I fixed it above in the quoted section of my post) |
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02-20-2013, 11:11 PM | #5 | |
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A few times the car would drop revs to around 600k and either die or revert to neutral and rev hard to round 1100 - 1200. Took it to BMW and they said they " updated the software" and it hasn't done it since. apart from that it has been a gem, also got some coding done to it, like the i accept screen removal, seat belt chime, and the annoying gong sound when you start the car. |
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02-21-2013, 05:29 AM | #12 | |
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Don't lose one of those tips as apparently they are priced crazily for a replacement (it was something like $300 per tip- a guy was trying to sell an akra system on here with a missing tip that had unscrewed and someone priced up a replacement) |
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02-21-2013, 06:37 AM | #13 |
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Yeah price is high that was the main reason I went for the stainless steel version as opposed to the Ti.
All BMW Doncaster said to me was becaue the car didn't chuck a code, they can't diagnose it. He then told me that they re flashed it and it didn't work so they then upgraded some " software" to the most recent. I doubt it but does anyone think it could be related to these new battery cable recalls ? |
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02-21-2013, 07:09 AM | #14 |
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Welcome to the forums! Nice ride there, and drooling at the LCI front bumper and headlights!!
You should also add to your coding list: - Digital speedo - TV in motion |
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02-21-2013, 04:51 PM | #15 |
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Welcome... very nice car.
Just wondering how you can plan on doing 'akra full system' as well as 'ar catless DPs' For the DPs, definitely AR over Akra... AR has a 3" opening (vs Akras 2.5") and is much better value at $895 v $1495. I had a customer with DCT issues recently.. he said the tranmission would thump into park sometimes at low speeds :s |
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02-21-2013, 05:12 PM | #16 | |
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Ahk, I though that the full akra system ended before the down pipes, and I was told that the AR's would mount up with the Akra , fair enough then I have no idea. |
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02-21-2013, 05:16 PM | #17 |
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Thanks. I might look into adding the digital speedo. I thought of TV in motion, its something that is nice to have but wont be used much.
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02-21-2013, 05:50 PM | #18 | |
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It basically goes: Downpipe -> Midpipes -> Centre resonator -> Rear muffler Downpipe = gives you more power, slight increase in noise Midpipes = not much you can do on the N55, as they are already 'catless' Centre res = delete this / replace with a 'Y pipe' for more noise Rear muffler = you've already got the akra... I reckon go with the Burger DP as it fits up and is priced well... enjoy the power (but you'll need a tune to go with) and the slight increase in noise. After that if you want more noise then you can delete your centre res (although doing this can cause drone) |
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02-21-2013, 11:07 PM | #20 | |
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Does the car have to be tuned straight after the DP's are in? if so i might save them for last and do them with a tune. Still not sure if I should go JB or Proceed. A lot of the 1er guys use JB but here ive noticed theres more proceed. Ive also herd that the original charge pipe can crack with a tune and should be replaced??? can anyone shed some light onto that please Last edited by BMA-E92; 02-21-2013 at 11:16 PM.. |
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02-21-2013, 11:11 PM | #21 |
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been reading some forums from the states and have herd that the N55 is a " dog " to tune as opposed to the N54.
Also has anyone with a DCT had any problems with the gear box handling the extra power? Sorry for all the amateur questions. |
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02-22-2013, 12:05 AM | #22 | |
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I am fbo and dct is fine |
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