E90 335i - My Journey - Page 5 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Sparky68 · 02-03-2013, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idnan

Any time mate. Got a call to say the coilovers are being finished off in Holland this week and should be sent out Fridayish.

What coilovers did you go for KW?

Got my Msport wheel on this week, although got to change the paddles over as not working.

idnan · 02-04-2013, 06:18 AM

I've gone for ASTs 4100s which are supposed to be really good. Also they were willing to supply me non-m3 fronts and m3 rears which saves me a whole heap of messing around. Plus I got them with front camber plates.

These are the coilovers:
http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info...roducts_id=501

Unfortunately found out yesterday that I cocked up one of the rear wheel bearings when I did them and subsequently managed to damage the driveshaft in a fit of rage trying to remove it. Puts me back £100 and a good few days to sort it all

Still on course to be finished this month (fingers crossed)

Sparky68 · 02-04-2013, 08:43 AM

Struggling to get old paddles off! Unscrewed paddle and there is a 3 pin wire plug attached to the wheel. Should this just slide off?

Mukaram · 02-04-2013, 09:34 AM

I had the same problem with those 3 pin connectors. I didnt have the patience so just used long nose pliers to get a purchase on it and 'wiggle' it out. It does come out but you have to use a little force. I think the proper way to do it is to unscrew the front trim (3 screws behind the wheel) and take the unit out and unplug it as there are lugs that need to be depressed using a small flat head screw driver.
I may be wrong but theres my two pennies worth.
Once they're out then all you need to do is unscrew the paddles (one torx screw each side) and swap them over. If I were you I would get the M3 DCT paddles that a forum member is selling on here. He's asking £110 which is a fraction of the cost new and they have transformed the manual override function immensely.

Sparky68 · 02-04-2013, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mukaram

I had the same problem with those 3 pin connectors. I didnt have the patience so just used long nose pliers to get a purchase on it and 'wiggle' it out. It does come out but you have to use a little force. I think the proper way to do it is to unscrew the front trim (3 screws behind the wheel) and take the unit out and unplug it as there are lugs that need to be depressed using a small flat head screw driver.
I may be wrong but theres my two pennies worth.
Once they're out then all you need to do is unscrew the paddles (one torx screw each side) and swap them over. If I were you I would get the M3 DCT paddles that a forum member is selling on here. He's asking £110 which is a fraction of the cost new and they have transformed the manual override function immensely.

You wre right. Although i discovered on the 2nd one that if you just lift the plug where it sits, it slides straight out.

Sparky68 · 02-04-2013, 12:46 PM

Well its finally here

Mukaram · 02-04-2013, 04:48 PM

Did you manage to get the paddles sorted bud?

Sparky68 · 02-04-2013, 04:52 PM

Yeh just got to emove the new ones and make the swap now, thanks.

Sparky68 · 02-08-2013, 07:50 AM

Opinions, yes or no?

Sparky68 · 02-10-2013, 08:00 AM

After a well deserved clean

gangzoom · 02-10-2013, 09:31 AM

looks nice, like the splitter...really need to clean my car but I'm just too much of a wimp to stand out in the cold at the moment

Sparky68 · 02-10-2013, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gangzoom

looks nice, like the splitter...really need to clean my car but I'm just too much of a wimp to stand out in the cold at the moment

Still not made my mind up on the splitter, maybe it will grow on me!
Your right about the cleaning, was bloody cold!

Sparky68 · 02-12-2013, 02:55 PM

Looking at the car today I dont know why i bothered cleaning it! seems to get dirtier quicker since fitting the spoiler and rear spacers.

Sparky68 · 02-15-2013, 03:10 PM

Well its on which is the good bit

Bad bit, still got a underboost light above 5500 rpm! Lads on US side said try changing the plugs, could it really be that simple?

Sparky68 · 02-18-2013, 02:51 PM

New vac lines ordered. Will get to the bottom of it eventually.

Sparky68 · 03-05-2013, 02:16 AM

Leak seems to be better at normal settings [ running map 4] but as soon as I jump into 5 it will appear again!

Cant wait to change the plugs and vac lines

P 5UML · 03-05-2013, 02:21 AM

Lovin the mods mate!

I really like the splitter! Makes the front alot more aggressive!

Sparky68 · 03-05-2013, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P 5UML

Lovin the mods mate!

I really like the splitter! Makes the front alot more aggressive!

Thanks matey, I'm still not sure on the splitter

Eventually i will get around to lowering it but, there never seems enough time to get it done! Work gets in the way of all the nice things eh!

Sparky68 · 03-05-2013, 11:55 AM

FAO idnan

Sparky68 · 03-18-2013, 03:03 AM

Exhaust fitted over the weekend

Now to get this effin boost leak fixed!

Josh1a1h · 03-18-2013, 06:04 AM

I like the car with the splitter more, but I am unsure on it too... I think there are more aggressive ones out there...

Love the exhaust! And gd luck sorting the boost issues

Sparky68 · 03-18-2013, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh1a1h

I like the car with the splitter more, but I am unsure on it too... I think there are more aggressive ones out there...

Love the exhaust! And gd luck sorting the boost issues

Yeh need to find something different, still not sure on it. Also anyone know if the SE inserts [ you know the thin strips in the grills] are removable?

02-04-2013, 08:43 AM	#91
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Struggling to get old paddles off! Unscrewed paddle and there is a 3 pin wire plug attached to the wheel. Should this just slide off? __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

02-04-2013, 12:46 PM	#94
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Well its finally here __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

02-04-2013, 04:52 PM	#96
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Yeh just got to emove the new ones and make the swap now, thanks. __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

02-08-2013, 07:50 AM	#97
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Opinions, yes or no? __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

02-10-2013, 08:00 AM	#98
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	After a well deserved clean __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

02-04-2013, 06:18 AM	#90
idnan Major Drives: Alpine White 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,023 iTrader: (9)	I've gone for ASTs 4100s which are supposed to be really good. Also they were willing to supply me non-m3 fronts and m3 rears which saves me a whole heap of messing around. Plus I got them with front camber plates. These are the coilovers: http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info...roducts_id=501 Unfortunately found out yesterday that I cocked up one of the rear wheel bearings when I did them and subsequently managed to damage the driveshaft in a fit of rage trying to remove it. Puts me back £100 and a good few days to sort it all Still on course to be finished this month (fingers crossed)

02-04-2013, 09:34 AM	#92
Mukaram Enlisted Member Drives: 330i SE Touring Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem with those 3 pin connectors. I didnt have the patience so just used long nose pliers to get a purchase on it and 'wiggle' it out. It does come out but you have to use a little force. I think the proper way to do it is to unscrew the front trim (3 screws behind the wheel) and take the unit out and unplug it as there are lugs that need to be depressed using a small flat head screw driver. I may be wrong but theres my two pennies worth. Once they're out then all you need to do is unscrew the paddles (one torx screw each side) and swap them over. If I were you I would get the M3 DCT paddles that a forum member is selling on here. He's asking £110 which is a fraction of the cost new and they have transformed the manual override function immensely.

02-04-2013, 04:48 PM	#95
Mukaram Enlisted Member Drives: 330i SE Touring Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Did you manage to get the paddles sorted bud?

02-10-2013, 09:31 AM	#99
gangzoom Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i M sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 544 iTrader: (0)	looks nice, like the splitter...really need to clean my car but I'm just too much of a wimp to stand out in the cold at the moment

02-12-2013, 02:55 PM	#101
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Looking at the car today I dont know why i bothered cleaning it! seems to get dirtier quicker since fitting the spoiler and rear spacers. __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

02-15-2013, 03:10 PM	#102
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Well its on which is the good bit Bad bit, still got a underboost light above 5500 rpm! Lads on US side said try changing the plugs, could it really be that simple? __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

02-18-2013, 02:51 PM	#103
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	New vac lines ordered. Will get to the bottom of it eventually. __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

03-05-2013, 02:16 AM	#104
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Leak seems to be better at normal settings [ running map 4] but as soon as I jump into 5 it will appear again! Cant wait to change the plugs and vac lines __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

03-05-2013, 02:21 AM	#105
P 5UML Major Drives: BMW E92 325D M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (1)	Lovin the mods mate! I really like the splitter! Makes the front alot more aggressive!

03-05-2013, 11:55 AM	#107
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	FAO idnan __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

03-18-2013, 03:03 AM	#108
Sparky68 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 335i JB4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambs Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Exhaust fitted over the weekend Now to get this effin boost leak fixed! __________________ ~ JB4 ~ BMS DCI ~ Active Autowerks Chargepipe ~ Active Autowerks BOV ~ Borla Catback Exhaust ~

03-18-2013, 06:04 AM	#109
Josh1a1h Major Drives: SB Pre-LCI 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North London Posts: 1,407 iTrader: (0)	I like the car with the splitter more, but I am unsure on it too... I think there are more aggressive ones out there... Love the exhaust! And gd luck sorting the boost issues __________________ JB4, BMS DCI, VRSF DP, H&R/Koni Yellow Dampers. 1M Bumper & Carbon Splitter, LED Angel Eyes w/Full Blackout, M3 Skirts, CSL Boot & Carbon Diffuser,8.5/10.5 x 19" SSR Professor MS1 FOR LED ANGEL EYE RETRO-FITTING IN THE UK, GET IN TOUCH & VISIT THE LINK BELOW. https://www.facebook.com/LiteAngelsE92 .............. http://www.LiteAngels.co.uk

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