Forge DVs

vasillalov · 08-13-2011, 07:55 PM

Forge Motorsport came to Chicago for Midwest Treffen 15 in Chicago. I was able to snag a set of brand new Forge DVs for an amazing price. Unfortunately, Mike from Forge was not able to tell me much about the shims for the DVs except that they are for fine-tuning the pre-load of the springs for the DVs.

So, I'd like to inquire all of the owners of Forge DV: do you use any shims? Also, are you running the yellow springs or the green springs?

Thanks in advance!

cstmx_ryder · 08-13-2011, 08:12 PM

The shims you're talking about are those metal round plates that can be put on top of the springs, no?

If so, I didn't use any......forgot what color springs I used, but I did create a thread months ago asking the question of which color springs.....

cstmx_ryder · 08-13-2011, 08:22 PM

Yellow springs........read post #10 and #15

Mine must be yellow as well, lol.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...+springs+forge

tibra1 · 08-13-2011, 08:24 PM

No need for the shims..if you are tuned use the yellows..if stock use the greens..i use the yellows and it runs perfectly

PlutoniumTans · 08-13-2011, 08:55 PM

so how are these any better than stock ?

cstmx_ryder · 08-13-2011, 09:04 PM

Being better is really a subjective statement. Some members are running at least 17-18psi with stock DVs and no problems, and others not so much. So it is really the end user's call.

Just like saying that N54s are a POS due to the failing hpfp, but some members with FBOs and meth are still on their original hpfps......So take everything you read on this forum with a grain of salt?

Just my .02

tibra1 · 08-13-2011, 09:04 PM

They ditch the rubber diapragms in the OE Dvs and use an aluminum piston w springs..they r supposed to hold boost better if you r tuned..w that said there are plenty who use the stock ones boosted w no issues..just peace of mind for me

vasillalov · 08-13-2011, 09:20 PM

Forge DVs have a metal piston instead of a rubber diaphragm, a known source for failure. I am running higher than stock boost, therefore I want to make sure that boost control is at its best.

As a side note, Forge told me that their N54 DVs could be easily turned into dual blow-off valves...

Shane23 · 02-21-2012, 10:15 AM

REVIVED...

How many shims if any did u guys use, I got 5 shims so i figured i'd used 2 on each with 1 extra...

Lol any input would be great..

dzenno · 02-21-2012, 10:22 AM

no shims required...just use a spring in accordance with your boost levels

E90SoFlo · 02-21-2012, 10:27 AM

No shim's use the yellow springs.

enrita · 02-21-2012, 10:28 AM

+10000000

Shane23 · 02-21-2012, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dzenno

no shims required...just use a spring in accordance with your boost levels

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90SoFlo

No shim's use the yellow springs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by enrita

+10000000

Lol thx guess Im gonna take them out later..

I thought they had an affect on the sound as well as the spring tension, what is yellow spring's boost rating..

08-13-2011, 07:55 PM	#1
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cstmx_ryder Colonel 164 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	The shims you're talking about are those metal round plates that can be put on top of the springs, no? If so, I didn't use any......forgot what color springs I used, but I did create a thread months ago asking the question of which color springs..... __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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cstmx_ryder Colonel 164 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	Yellow springs........read post #10 and #15 Mine must be yellow as well, lol. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...+springs+forge __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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tibra1 Banned 127 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	No need for the shims..if you are tuned use the yellows..if stock use the greens..i use the yellows and it runs perfectly
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PlutoniumTans Lieutenant 22 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brooklyn,NY iTrader: (2)	so how are these any better than stock ?
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08-13-2011, 09:04 PM	#6
cstmx_ryder Colonel 164 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	Being better is really a subjective statement. Some members are running at least 17-18psi with stock DVs and no problems, and others not so much. So it is really the end user's call. Just like saying that N54s are a POS due to the failing hpfp, but some members with FBOs and meth are still on their original hpfps......So take everything you read on this forum with a grain of salt? Just my .02 __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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Shane23 Private First Class 27 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (3)	REVIVED... How many shims if any did u guys use, I got 5 shims so i figured i'd used 2 on each with 1 extra... Lol any input would be great..
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02-21-2012, 10:22 AM	#10
dzenno Banned 273 Rep 5,876 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2006 iTrader: (1)	no shims required...just use a spring in accordance with your boost levels
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