How many miles does your N55 have?

Kevin39 · 05-17-2018, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Pladi

^^ I think this guy got an engineering prototype car lol 2010 n55 ?

I'm guessing it's not a U.S. car? Other places did get 2010s with the N55.

keyap · 05-17-2018, 07:00 AM

From memory, the crossover in some EU countries was as early as a build date of Feb or March 2010. It was however later in others.

cahme · 05-17-2018, 08:16 PM

What threw me off were the Index 12 injectors and replaced turbo. These are things common on the N54 and I've not heard them used in he same sentence as N55, especially the injectors. After a few min of looking, it appears the pre 1/2011 production have different injectors (13647597870)than 1/2011 and up (13537568607), both both are labeled "EU5" in realOEM. I also found this on the Index 12 injectors and they are definitively different than both of the others.

Also, I pulled my injectors (5/2010 production) last year and they looked like the EU5 ones.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-17-2018, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by keyap

From memory, the crossover in some EU countries was as early as a build date of Feb or March 2010. It was however later in others.

My car has an 04/2010 build date.

cahme · 05-17-2018, 10:09 PM

Checking in again ... I rolled 159k miles today. 2011 335 bought 10/2015 @ 113k mi. Here's my repair list
- 113k: intake valve cleaning
- 114k: charge pipe
- 118k: clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing (kept stock flywheel)
- 118.1k: Rear Transmission seal; leaked 2 weeks after clutchswap
- 120k: Coolant Expansion tank (leaked at seams)
- 124k: Boost Solenoid (wasn't hitting boost target .. this didn't completely fix it, but did solve the code (2C58)
- 125k: Diverter valve blew and I replaced it with a DV+ .. this fixed the boost target issue
- 126k: HPFP; was able to drive home but car ran awful with misfires on all cyl
- 131k: TPMS sensors; one had low battery causing light after 15 min of driving (changed out with tires)
- 131k: OFHG; found trace of oil residue in coolant
- 140k: shocks/struts & bushings, front wheel bearings
- 147k: Starter; just quit out of the blue
- 150k: precat O2 sensor (2D0D code)

Brakes & Rotors are just around the corner ...

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-18-2018, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cahme

Checking in again ... I rolled 159k miles today. 2011 335 bought 10/2015 @ 113k mi. Here's my repair list
- 113k: intake valve cleaning
- 114k: charge pipe
- 118k: clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing (kept stock flywheel)
- 118.1k: Rear Transmission seal; leaked 2 weeks after clutchswap
- 120k: Coolant Expansion tank (leaked at seams)
- 124k: Boost Solenoid (wasn't hitting boost target .. this didn't completely fix it, but did solve the code (2C58)
- 125k: Diverter valve blew and I replaced it with a DV+ .. this fixed the boost target issue
- 126k: HPFP; was able to drive home but car ran awful with misfires on all cyl
- 131k: TPMS sensors; one had low battery causing light after 15 min of driving (changed out with tires)
- 131k: OFHG; found trace of oil residue in coolant
- 140k: shocks/struts & bushings, front wheel bearings
- 147k: Starter; just quit out of the blue
- 150k: precat O2 sensor (2D0D code)

Brakes & Rotors are just around the corner ...

Great info, thanks! When you did your clutch and pressure plate, how did you know that you did not need a new DMF? Did the shop test it?

cahme · 05-19-2018, 07:20 PM

I found the tollerance specs online and I did what I could with a dual indicator and a sharpie. It definitely wasn't "bad", but with no Luk avail and the BMW at $1k, I thought it was worth the gamble. I did the work myself, so I'm the only one to blame if it didn't work out.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-19-2018, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cahme

I found the tollerance specs online and I did what I could with a dual indicator and a sharpie. It definitely wasn't "bad", but with no Luck avail and the BMW at $1k, I thought it was worth the gamble. I did the work myself, so I'm the only one to blame if it didn't work out.

I give you props, that's one thing I won't do without a lift

Kevin39 · 05-20-2018, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

I give you props, that's one thing I won't do without a lift

It sucks for sure. Being Rwd definitely helps. Dreading the install process is the only thing keeping me from jumping on a turbo kit.

cahme · 05-20-2018, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

I give you props, that's one thing I won't do without a lift

I had a fried/coworker who let me use their lift. To be honest, though, it probably would have been overall better if I was at my house where i had *all* of my tools and misc stuff. Since then I've dropped the transmission in a Z4 and did it in my garage on jackstands. Really, a lift only makes it more convenient, not significantly easier.

Unklejoe · 05-20-2018, 09:28 AM

I'm currently at ~199,500 miles. I expect to hit 200,000 before next Sunday.

2011 N55 335i

Mods (all mods were performed/installed at about 100,000 miles):

- Pure Stage 1
- Cobb Tune
- VRSF FMIC
- VRSF charge pipe

Soden82 · 06-14-2018, 04:09 PM

2011 E92 335i

36,600 miles

Bought it with 24,xxx miles and for maintenance did:

Oil changes every 5k with Castrol 0W-30
Brake flush with pentosin
One step colder spark plugs
And need to do front brakes soon

Mods: FBO

Ozzie335i · 06-14-2018, 11:02 PM

Not sure who I'm more impressed with, UnkleJoe @ 200 k and counting, or Soden at 36 +. Both have the same car, and year, I've got. About 63 k miles here, Pure 2 and PI. Just did the brake/ clutch flush, and power steering flush.

Pladi · 06-15-2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Soden82

2011 E92 335i

36,600 miles

Bought it with 24,xxx miles and for maintenance did:

Oil changes every 5k with Castrol 0W-30
Brake flush with pentosin
One step colder spark plugs
And need to do front brakes soon

Mods: FBO

My car has 57k miles and original brakes going strong. I like your choice of oil. Although i think BMW 0W-30 is a better oil.

Soden82 · 06-15-2018, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pladi

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Originally Posted by Soden82

2011 E92 335i

36,600 miles

Bought it with 24,xxx miles and for maintenance did:

Oil changes every 5k with Castrol 0W-30
Brake flush with pentosin
One step colder spark plugs
And need to do front brakes soon

Mods: FBO

My car has 57k miles and original brakes going strong. I like your choice of oil. Although i think BMW 0W-30 is a better oil.

My rotors are pretty warped so under hard braking the wheel shakes like a magnitude 5 earthquake. I'm planning on going with blanks and some hawk pads. I was toying with the idea of drilled and/or slotted rotors but I want them to last

lwgrenier · 06-15-2018, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Soden82

My rotors are pretty warped so under hard braking the wheel shakes like a magnitude 5 earthquake. I'm planning on going with blanks and some hawk pads. I was toying with the idea of drilled and/or slotted rotors but I want them to last

i'm pretty sure OEM are slotted.

weehe126 · 06-15-2018, 02:17 PM

OEM on blank, not slotted. I'm on my original rotors at 118k miles. Rotors don't warp, they get pad deposits on them.

Pladi · 06-15-2018, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lwgrenier

i'm pretty sure OEM are slotted.

OEM not slotted, i am on OEM rotors.. slotted rottors are overrated and not that functional for ever day use. They might provide a bit of better cooling for track.

lwgrenier · 06-15-2018, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pladi

OEM not slotted, i am on OEM rotors.. slotted rottors are overrated and not that functional for ever day use. They might provide a bit of better cooling for track.

Okay my bad. I have to buy new rotors soon and the ones that say “oe replacement” on most sites are slotted, that’s why I thought that.

rich_mane · 06-15-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rich_mane

2011 E92 - AT - bought at 50k, at 77k miles now.

BMW PPK
ActiveAutowerke 4" DP
Aluminum charge pipe

Maintenance:
-Charge pipe blew at 50k an hour after I bought the car lol. $200
-Oil filter housing gaskets and oil pan gasket at 55k under CPO. $50 deductible
-Spark plugs at 60k. $80
-Air filter at 60k. $30
-AT Transmission replaced at 75k. $50 deductible (No real issue other than occasional slipping in 2nd-3rd shifts. With 2 days left of CPO warranty, I took a shot at getting it replaced and they definitely took care of me!)
-A/C Evaporator at 75k. $^ (Once again replaced under CPO warranty as it's a common problem and the A/C wasn't as cold as it was previously, but still not a major issue.)

Total Maintenance Cost for the Year: $410

Aside from oil changes, that's all I've had to do in the last year and a half that I've owned this car. It's been a dream aside from the fact that I really wanted a manual transmission... I continue my search for one that I like.

Updating this old post: 2011 N55 E92 w/ 105,000 miles
MHD E30 OTS tune
ActiveAutowerke 4" DP
VRSF 7" IC with all aluminum piping
BMS intake
GFB DV+

Swapped my trans to an N54 6MT! Finally have the manual I wanted. So that's been fun.

But for maintenance (no more CPO

):
-Switched from BMW 5w30 to 0w40 German Castrol recently and it seems to like it so far.
-Expansion tank started leaking around 90k.
-Shortly after, I broke the tiny coolant hose on top of the radiator (I don't remember why I was messing with it) so I had to replace that. Then when removing that broken hose, I broke the nipple it attaches to on the upper rad hose. So I replaced the upper rad hose too. They were pretty brittle but I probably could have been a bit more careful.
-Radiator came next at 100k miles, cracked on top by the upper rad hose. Florida heat has done a number to the plastics it would seem.

All pads and rotors are about due for replacement
Front shocks are about done as well
Pretty sure I'm slightly leaking boost at the TMAP
Gonna need front tires soon

But that's about it! Still lovin this car.

AD18 · 06-16-2018, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pladi

^^ I think this guy got an engineering prototype car lol 2010 n55 ?

Yep mine is March 2010 N55. Just ticked onto 72000 miles. No mods, just a bit of a brake upgrade.

dleccord · 06-17-2018, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich_mane

Updating this old post: 2011 N55 E92 w/ 105,000 miles
MHD E30 OTS tune
ActiveAutowerke 4" DP
VRSF 7" IC with all aluminum piping
BMS intake
GFB DV+

Swapped my trans to an N54 6MT! Finally have the manual I wanted. So that's been fun.

But for maintenance (no more CPO

):
-Switched from BMW 5w30 to 0w40 German Castrol recently and it seems to like it so far.
-Expansion tank started leaking around 90k.
-Shortly after, I broke the tiny coolant hose on top of the radiator (I don't remember why I was messing with it) so I had to replace that. Then when removing that broken hose, I broke the nipple it attaches to on the upper rad hose. So I replaced the upper rad hose too. They were pretty brittle but I probably could have been a bit more careful.
-Radiator came next at 100k miles, cracked on top by the upper rad hose. Florida heat has done a number to the plastics it would seem.

All pads and rotors are about due for replacement
Front shocks are about done as well
Pretty sure I'm slightly leaking boost at the TMAP
Gonna need front tires soon

But that's about it! Still lovin this car.

Will the N54 6MT fit all E90 335i’s? Also how much was labor and how difficult was the coding?

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keyap Enlisted Member 5 Rep 29 Posts Drives: E82 N55 135i Join Date: May 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	From memory, the crossover in some EU countries was as early as a build date of Feb or March 2010. It was however later in others.
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cahme Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 226 Posts Drives: '11 E90 335i Sport MT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	What threw me off were the Index 12 injectors and replaced turbo. These are things common on the N54 and I've not heard them used in he same sentence as N55, especially the injectors. After a few min of looking, it appears the pre 1/2011 production have different injectors (13647597870)than 1/2011 and up (13537568607), both both are labeled "EU5" in realOEM. I also found this on the Index 12 injectors and they are definitively different than both of the others. Also, I pulled my injectors (5/2010 production) last year and they looked like the EU5 ones.
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cahme Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 226 Posts Drives: '11 E90 335i Sport MT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Checking in again ... I rolled 159k miles today. 2011 335 bought 10/2015 @ 113k mi. Here's my repair list - 113k: intake valve cleaning - 114k: charge pipe - 118k: clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing (kept stock flywheel) - 118.1k: Rear Transmission seal; leaked 2 weeks after clutchswap - 120k: Coolant Expansion tank (leaked at seams) - 124k: Boost Solenoid (wasn't hitting boost target .. this didn't completely fix it, but did solve the code (2C58) - 125k: Diverter valve blew and I replaced it with a DV+ .. this fixed the boost target issue - 126k: HPFP; was able to drive home but car ran awful with misfires on all cyl - 131k: TPMS sensors; one had low battery causing light after 15 min of driving (changed out with tires) - 131k: OFHG; found trace of oil residue in coolant - 140k: shocks/struts & bushings, front wheel bearings - 147k: Starter; just quit out of the blue - 150k: precat O2 sensor (2D0D code) Brakes & Rotors are just around the corner ...
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cahme Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 226 Posts Drives: '11 E90 335i Sport MT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I found the tollerance specs online and I did what I could with a dual indicator and a sharpie. It definitely wasn't "bad", but with no Luk avail and the BMW at $1k, I thought it was worth the gamble. I did the work myself, so I'm the only one to blame if it didn't work out. Last edited by cahme; 05-19-2018 at 09:41 PM..
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Unklejoe Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	I'm currently at ~199,500 miles. I expect to hit 200,000 before next Sunday. 2011 N55 335i Mods (all mods were performed/installed at about 100,000 miles): - Pure Stage 1 - Cobb Tune - VRSF FMIC - VRSF charge pipe
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Soden82 Major 477 Rep 1,194 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	2011 E92 335i 36,600 miles Bought it with 24,xxx miles and for maintenance did: Oil changes every 5k with Castrol 0W-30 Brake flush with pentosin One step colder spark plugs And need to do front brakes soon Mods: FBO __________________ 2009 BMW 335i 6MT big single (eventually) For now... MHD tuned VRSF Race IC DCI ATM exhaust
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Ozzie335i Lieutenant Colonel 659 Rep 1,525 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	Not sure who I'm more impressed with, UnkleJoe @ 200 k and counting, or Soden at 36 +. Both have the same car, and year, I've got. About 63 k miles here, Pure 2 and PI. Just did the brake/ clutch flush, and power steering flush.
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weehe126 Brigadier General 1161 Rep 3,189 Posts Drives: 2017 340i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2)	OEM on blank, not slotted. I'm on my original rotors at 118k miles. Rotors don't warp, they get pad deposits on them.
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