Cosmetic Engine Bay Modifications

Stinger · 03-16-2008, 09:25 AM

I've seen a couple carbon fiber pieces out there but not much else. Has anyone on the board done any cosmetic modifications to their engine??? Any pictures of the carbon fiber pieces or any chrome touches??

cn555ic · 03-16-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Stinger

I've seen a couple carbon fiber pieces out there but not much else. Has anyone on the board done any cosmetic modifications to their engine??? Any pictures of the carbon fiber pieces or any chrome touches??

Jlevisw has some oil caps in chrome, polished looks...Strut tower brace from BMW, UR CAI intake is chrome!!!

Kev · 03-16-2008, 09:59 AM

With the UR CAI, you should be able to fit the BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Strut Bar in the car w/o any mods.

I'm leaning towards a CF engine cover with the GruppeM CF intake, but the intake is $$$$

markymarc1979 · 03-16-2008, 11:20 AM

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Jlevisw has some oil caps in chrome, polished looks...Strut tower brace from BMW, UR CAI intake is chrome!!!

I'm very interested in a strut tower brace. Where can you find these?

Kev · 03-16-2008, 11:40 AM

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I'm very interested in a strut tower brace. Where can you find these?

Your local BMW dealer sells it

markymarc1979 · 03-16-2008, 01:35 PM

For an E92. Are you sure???

Any one know a part # and cost?

Thanks in advance

Kloogy · 03-16-2008, 02:17 PM

Ive seen a full CF kit for the engine on Ebay. Sells for 900 bucks.

Stinger · 03-16-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by markymarc1979

I'm very interested in a strut tower brace. Where can you find these?

The BMW strut tower brace is only for the 328i. There is no strut tower brace for the 335i.

This is the brace for the 328i:

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...=0&subItemId=1

The part does not fit the 335i.

Kev · 03-16-2008, 10:11 PM

It will fit the N54 as well after some minor mods (adding a couple spacers). Do a search in the DIY forum and you'll see. The reason that it wouldn't fit is because of the height of the air box. If you get rid of the air box (as in installing the UR CAI), you would have totally eliminated the cause of the problem.

vancitye90 · 03-16-2008, 11:14 PM

damn $900+ for a strutbar

snipersix · 03-16-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vancitye90

damn $900+ for a strutbar

And note that is US$ not CAD

markymarc1979 · 03-17-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by snipersix

And note that is US$ not CAD

Our dollar is stronger, so I prefer US prices!!!

markymarc1979 · 03-17-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

It will fit the N54 as well after some minor mods (adding a couple spacers). Do a search in the DIY forum and you'll see. The reason that it wouldn't fit is because of the height of the air box. If you get rid of the air box (as in installing the UR CAI), you would have totally eliminated the cause of the problem.

I would rather wait for a proper design for my 335.

Kev · 03-17-2008, 02:08 PM

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I would rather wait for a proper design for my 335.

It IS the proper design for the N54 as well. As I said earlier, the only problem is with the clearance of the stock airbox. If you're doing an aftermarket CAI, that would eliminate the problem and the strut bar would fit like the OEM way.

markymarc1979 · 03-18-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

It IS the proper design for the N54 as well. As I said earlier, the only problem is with the clearance of the stock airbox. If you're doing an aftermarket CAI, that would eliminate the problem and the strut bar would fit like the OEM way.

Unfortunately I already dropped a K&N in. Any other ideas?

Kev · 03-19-2008, 05:55 AM

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Unfortunately I already dropped a K&N in. Any other ideas?

The washer method should work:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=335+strut

johnnymu · 03-19-2008, 06:23 AM

add forge diverter valve, it has a purpose and it definately looks better.

Kev · 03-19-2008, 06:39 AM

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add forge diverter valve, it has a purpose and it definately looks better.

Good call!

That would be one of the first mods along with some Dinan stuff on my E92

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