[kookie]

Originally Posted by Mayuri Krab

Scraped it and now looking at buying either a f30 335i, vw golf r mk7 or the local fpv f6 & hsvs...

What happen?

Got my recalls done. Airbag, battery cable. Fan blower cable on backorder.

[Socket]

Originally Posted by kookie

What happen?

Got my recalls done. Airbag, battery cable. Fan blower cable on backorder.

Noice

[IllSic_Design]

Installed fuel-it stage 2 lpfp, upgrades fuel lines, and ethanol content sensor. Waiting for my Motiv flex fuel box to try out MHD's new flex fuel module. Also installed RB Turbo external pcv kit

[e36mmm]

Still need to get my recalls done but the dealers not open weekends for servicing. How convenient

[Socket]

Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

Installed fuel-it stage 2 lpfp, upgrades fuel lines, and ethanol content sensor. Waiting for my Motiv flex fuel box to try out MHD's new flex fuel module. Also installed RB Turbo external pcv kit

You have been busy

Review of the flex fuel box plz, when you get it installed

[jzx_andy]

Drove the thing after fitting a few parts.

Grabbed a Precision Raceworks Stage 2+ LPFP and had that fitted.

My long term goal is to go single turbo eventually so I took a gamble and bought some cheap Aliexpress downpipes and inlets (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mert...491097962.html) and inlets (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Sili...865102241.html), after seeing some decent reviews on Aliexpress downpipes and chargepipes in here earlier this year.

I'd rate the China inlets at 90% fitment compared to OEM. Turbo -> inlet connections are solid and flush, front inlet clears pulleys well (ended up securing them with zip ties anyway to ensure they don't go anywhere near the pulleys when the car is in motion). My DCI's clamp on to the inlets fine but are a little closer to each other than with stock inlets, so I'm not sure these inlets will properly fit a stock airbox. Diverter valve inlet connections don't use adaptors to fit the stock dv -> inlet connections. We'll see how the rear inlet holds up over time and whether the turbos give in before that.

DP's were a big hassle due to the bank 2 DP being defective such that it wouldn't line up with the exhaust properly and would touch a transmission bolt. This ended up costing me slightly more than what I would've paid if I bought VRSF V2 DP's straight up (assuming there's zero chance of fitment issues with them).

Bank 1 DP fitted great. Both downpipes have slightly worse v-band fitment than the known aftermarket DP's according to my mechanic who's fairly versed in N54 bolt-ons.

VRSF 7" HD FMIC is finally on the way so I'll be looking at getting a custom E50 tune once that's in! Looking at having Twisted Tuning sort me out, since road logging is fun, and seriously considering the Motiv flex fuel kit.

How much PSI are people running with stock twins? Looking at getting a couple of years out of them haha, maybe I should look at running around 19 - 20 psi.

[IllSic_Design]

Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

Installed fuel-it stage 2 lpfp, upgrades fuel lines, and ethanol content sensor. Waiting for my Motiv flex fuel box to try out MHD's new flex fuel module. Also installed RB Turbo external pcv kit

Fixed my 30ff code while at work..... Happened to forget to connect a vacuum line back to the intake manifold when doing ext pcv kit. Has power as she should again.

[Socket]

Originally Posted by jzx_andy

Drove the thing after fitting a few parts.

Grabbed a Precision Raceworks Stage 2+ LPFP and had that fitted.

My long term goal is to go single turbo eventually so I took a gamble and bought some cheap Aliexpress downpipes and inlets (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mert...491097962.html) and inlets (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Sili...865102241.html), after seeing some decent reviews on Aliexpress downpipes and chargepipes in here earlier this year.

I'd rate the China inlets at 90% fitment compared to OEM. Turbo -> inlet connections are solid and flush, front inlet clears pulleys well (ended up securing them with zip ties anyway to ensure they don't go anywhere near the pulleys when the car is in motion). My DCI's clamp on to the inlets fine but are a little closer to each other than with stock inlets, so I'm not sure these inlets will properly fit a stock airbox. Diverter valve inlet connections don't use adaptors to fit the stock dv -> inlet connections. We'll see how the rear inlet holds up over time and whether the turbos give in before that.

DP's were a big hassle due to the bank 2 DP being defective such that it wouldn't line up with the exhaust properly and would touch a transmission bolt. This ended up costing me slightly more than what I would've paid if I bought VRSF V2 DP's straight up (assuming there's zero chance of fitment issues with them).

Bank 1 DP fitted great. Both downpipes have slightly worse v-band fitment than the known aftermarket DP's according to my mechanic who's fairly versed in N54 bolt-ons.

VRSF 7" HD FMIC is finally on the way so I'll be looking at getting a custom E50 tune once that's in! Looking at having Twisted Tuning sort me out, since road logging is fun, and seriously considering the Motiv flex fuel kit.

How much PSI are people running with stock twins? Looking at getting a couple of years out of them haha, maybe I should look at running around 19 - 20 psi.

Nice work bro
I would keep boost below 18 on stockie if you want them to last. Just my view. Others will tell you to go 25+

[salpone]

change color

[Socket]

Originally Posted by salpone

change color

Nice

[Hoper]

replaced the OFHG and ripped the thermostat and water pump out of my mates new purchase

still need to
- put water pump and thermostat back in
- change vanos solenoids
- replace injectors
- replace serpentine belt
- replace LPFP
- oil and water back in
- put it all back together

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Hoper

replaced the OFHG and ripped the thermostat and water pump out of my mates new purchase

still need to
- put water pump and thermostat back in
- change vanos solenoids
- replace injectors
- replace serpentine belt
- replace LPFP
- oil and water back in
- put it all back together

How come so much maintenance stuff Hops?
Are you rebuilding a new car??

[e36mmm]

Krytox and gummi flege boys. Great lubricant for those that moisturize their cabrio roof lining rubbers once every 6 months. Keeps them soft and in good shape for so long and no rattles in roof after 10 years. Oh and don't forget to turn on the stereo and grab a glass a red while you are doing your detailing.. yolo

[Hoper]

Originally Posted by Socket

How come so much maintenance stuff Hops?
Are you rebuilding a new car??

not mine Socks, good friend bought a 2007 e92 manual 335i with 107k on it

helping him get the maintenance done and will then put a stage 1 MHD tune in it

LPFP is because we did some logs and its pressure was a bit flakey, so dropping my old LPFP in it as it was fine when I took it out

injectors because he has an injector leak, once again, using my old ones for now, with new seals and a clean, have purchased an injector seal tool if anyone wants to borrow it for a small fee and postage

water pump replacement sucks, the rest is pretty simple really

OH and mine needs an oil change, the mid pipe fitted and a new clutch at some stage...need to get onto that

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Hoper

not mine Socks, good friend bought a 2007 e92 manual 335i with 107k on it

helping him get the maintenance done and will then put a stage 1 MHD tune in it

LPFP is because we did some logs and its pressure was a bit flakey, so dropping my old LPFP in it as it was fine when I took it out

injectors because he has an injector leak, once again, using my old ones for now, with new seals and a clean, have purchased an injector seal tool if anyone wants to borrow it for a small fee and postage

water pump replacement sucks, the rest is pretty simple really

OH and mine needs an oil change, the mid pipe fitted and a new clutch at some stage...need to get onto that

What a great mate u are Hops

[Hoper]

Finished up replacing the water pump and thermostat on my mates car, also replaced the injectors with my old ones which we cleaned and fitted new seals

Also did the vanos solenoids and the OFHG

Oil change and coolant flush of course

next up is an FMIC and a stage 1 tune

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Hoper

Finished up replacing the water pump and thermostat on my mates car, also replaced the injectors with my old ones which we cleaned and fitted new seals

Also did the vanos solenoids and the OFHG

Oil change and coolant flush of course

next up is an FMIC and a stage 1 tune

Making good progress mate
Need pics

[Hoper]

Originally Posted by Socket

Making good progress mate
Need pics

I'll take a couple when we do the FMIC this week

[Smokingape]

Drove it to the mechanic to install:

JB 4 + Bluetooth
OS Giken LSD
Charge pipe & div valves
Twin oil coolers
RB turbos, inlets and outlets (cheers Brule)
Catch can
Ohlins R&T coilovers
Super sprint exhaust
Nashin BBK (cheers boosted)

And some new wheels when they turn up

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Smokingape

Drove it to the mechanic to install:

JB 4 + Bluetooth
OS Giken LSD
Charge pipe & div valves
Twin oil coolers
RB turbos, inlets and outlets (cheers Brule)
Catch can
Ohlins R&T coilovers
Super sprint exhaust
Nashin BBK (cheers boosted)

And some new wheels when they turn up

Holy Hell someone has been busy

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Hoper

I'll take a couple when we do the FMIC this week

Hey Hops
FMIC is on the way, sent by courier (pack and send)
Should get to you on Thursday

[jzx_andy]

Originally Posted by Smokingape

Drove it to the mechanic to install:

JB 4 + Bluetooth
OS Giken LSD
Charge pipe & div valves
Twin oil coolers
RB turbos, inlets and outlets (cheers Brule)
Catch can
Ohlins R&T coilovers
Super sprint exhaust
Nashin BBK (cheers boosted)

And some new wheels when they turn up

Fark dude that's a solid bunch of mods! Found a tuner?