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05-31-2018, 08:39 AM | #23 | |
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I just might have to pick up one of those Leatherz ZHP knobs. It looks so much better, and it sounds like it really improves shift-feel, too. My BMW PE muffler should be arriving today, so that'll go on soon. Can't wait! |
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05-31-2018, 11:31 AM | #24 | |
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Much less value in the intake, but I didn't want to mess around with a car under warranty (did both the week it arrived from Europe). Today I would probably do the Euro intake setup. Though the PI does look nice and improves the sound that much more. Neither make the car faster, but they make it SOUND a lot faster and ultimately that is waaay better. I've had the "330i" intake manifold setup sitting on a shelf for a couple of years waiting for a "round tuit" as well. I plan to be buried in this car. The only downside to Euro Delivery is that it is just as addictive and expensive as a heroin habit. I've done it twice, and really want to do it again next summer for my 50th birthday. But thankfully BMW has nothing I want to buy, and Porsche prices the Cayman just a tad to high for my cheap Yankee roots (and I have nowhere fun to drive it in FL anyway). So I am in cahoots with a Dutch friend of mine who happens to be a mechanic with his own shop to buy something classic and drive it around for a couple weeks, then ship it home. Tons of Dutch classic car dealers, and they all speak excellent English. I figure a $30K budget will get me something pretty cool.
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06-05-2018, 11:24 PM | #25 | |
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There's tons to be had for $30k! Several old Alfas in that range, Ur-Quattros, maybe some 912s. Sounds fun! |
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06-05-2018, 11:43 PM | #26 |
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I got the PE muffler installed yesterday (muffler only, no midpipes). It definitely improved the sound, but it's not quite the difference I was hoping for. There's more of a growl and a bit more volume, but I'd still like it to be louder. At some point I might get rid of the resonator to hopefully get closer to the full PE sound. I'll try to get a video up this weekend.
I also developed a significant misfire in cylinder 3 On Sunday. It's been misfiring a bit under load at low RPMs for the last couple of weeks, so I ordered new Delphi coils and NGK plugs. There was no indication of either being replaced previously, so I figured it was time to get them all done. I got around to doing that this evening. Misfire gone! As suspected, the original plugs and coils were still in place. There was a little bit of oil in #4, but it cleaned up pretty easily. Glad I did the VCG before it got worse. Here's the new vs. old plug comparison. It was definitely time for replacement. Old New The #3 plug also has a nice crack in the insulator. I'm guessing that it, and the coil, saw a bit too much heat a few too many times. |
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06-06-2018, 09:37 AM | #27 |
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Tasmin Green FTW. Always get compliments at gas stations and meets
Edit: wow that uploading site is ass. Destroyed the quality Last edited by vdk; 06-06-2018 at 09:47 AM.. |
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06-06-2018, 04:25 PM | #28 |
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06-08-2018, 12:33 AM | #29 |
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I installed a ZHP shift knob yesterday. It makes a much bigger difference in shift feel than I had expected. It's awesome. Plus, it looks way better than the stock knob.
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06-16-2018, 03:40 PM | #31 |
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06-16-2018, 04:29 PM | #32 |
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I've had a little bit of pulsing at idle that I've been trying to figure out. Nothing major at all, but it's still something that I'd prefer to take care of. I cleaned the MAF sensor last weekend and saw a little improvement, but not much of a difference.
Today I cleaned and swapped the VANOS solenoids and the idle improved quite a bit. There's still a mild pulsing, but it's much less prominent than before, so maybe it's normal. The tachometer doesn't bounce at all, it's just a barely audible pulsing. Anyone know if this is normal for the N52? I've never actually driven or ridden in another one, so I don't have anything to compare it to. I had the shop who did the coilover install correct the rear springs this week. I'd already thrown away all the old stuff, so I had to get a new set of lower spring pads. $30 for the pair from the dealer. That, plus the $25 Uber to the shop, and their install error cost me $55. Definitely should have DIY'd! On the plus side, the ride height is now sorted. The rear sits about 3/4" lower than before, to the point that I think I actually need to bring it up 1/2". Is that even allowed? As promised, here's a very quick (and choppy - my phone is very limited on space so I had to be conservative with clip length!) comparison of the exhaust after installing the PE muffler. Again, it's just the muffler. I still have the stock midpipes and resonator installed. It's not as loud as I had hoped, so I might get rid of the stock resonator at some point. Kinda wish I'd just waited to buy a full system used as I've seen a couple pop up recently for the same/less than I paid for just the muffler. Definitely jumped the gun on it... Still an improvement though. |
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06-16-2018, 10:21 PM | #33 |
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Sweet wagon man!! Can't wait to see what's next!
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06-16-2018, 10:41 PM | #34 |
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06-26-2018, 07:36 AM | #36 |
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Love the colour combo! I would try and source out some saddle brown sport front seats and a sport/m steering wheel, it would update the interior a ton!
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06-26-2018, 03:23 PM | #37 |
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Idle on mine is steady as a rock, so I think you still might have something going on if yours is not. Exhaust sounds good, full thing is definitely a little louder. To really make it sound like Wagner get the Performance Intake to go with it - the price is stupid, but oh dear Dog does it add to the drama. It may not GO any faster, but it sure sounds a lot faster with both. Did that when my car was a week off the boat from Germany.
Should anyone have a hankering for a pristine stock exhaust system with 2600 Autobahn and Scandinavian highway miles on it, it's hanging from the rafters in my garage.
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06-26-2018, 04:10 PM | #38 |
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Love me a wagon! The exhaust is sounding good!
As for the idle issues, I've seen a host of cars have a hair of it as you described (no visible on the tach but you can hear/feel it) have tons of parts tossed at them and the issue never get resolved. Honestly, I hate to say it but... wait until you get a code (scan with a BMW specific scan tool as you might have one already that isn't tossing a CEL) then deal with what the car is telling you is wrong. -James |
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06-26-2018, 05:37 PM | #39 |
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I would reset the ecu as you have made a lot of changes to the car.
How do you know if the plugs were original? Was The monitor reset even though they were not changed? |
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06-26-2018, 08:23 PM | #40 | |
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The PI is on the list! Unfortunately, the list grows longer every day! |
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That'll allow me to allocate some more funds to send your way for fun things instead |
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06-26-2018, 08:31 PM | #43 | |
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I don't know for sure that the plugs were original, but they were BMW labeled and I had no record of the previous owners changing them. I'll have to check the monitor to see what the interval is at. Good thought! |
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06-26-2018, 09:52 PM | #44 | |
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Fresh by unplugging the battery for some time |
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