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04-19-2012, 07:49 PM | #1 |
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ER Chargepipe installed - impressions
Helix Bimmersport in Philly installed my ER polished charge pipe and BMS Stage II tune yesterday - Eric is a great guy and does good work.
The charge pipe has an OEM fit and is well made. Eric said it was a little tight but otherwise was uneventful. The stock plastic one - mother of god, it's a toy, it has no business being in a 335. I wouldn't even trust that with stock boost. I'm impressed with the BMS Stage II tune. I put it in Map 2 as I have the AR 4" downpipe (BMS says 14.5 PSI but I haven't measured), it pulls like a mofo. The power delivery is wonderfully linear - it's like stock only has a lot more power. And it holds the boosts between shifts. Overall I am quite pleased!
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04-19-2012, 09:23 PM | #3 |
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Nice post! Yeah the stock charge pipe seems really flimsy. And CJ, your car is gorgeous man. Keep up the good work !!!!
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I chose the ER for two reasons; one because it offered two meth bungs; no one else did when I bought it two months ago (haven't checked if another company started doing that). It's kind of a mute point now as I have decided against meth. Secondly I preferred the ER because it replicated the stock fitment; some other charge pipes like the ETS one use silicone couplers. I have not read of reported issues with that implementation; however I am an OEM+ guy and stick with how BMW does things if at all possible. Both ETS and ER have done track duty without issue so I don't think you can make a mistake getting either: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=647806 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646869 (post #3) Naturally I'll recommend the ER as that is the only one I have experience with. Thank you! Did you get around to installing the Performance Exhaust?
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04-20-2012, 02:56 AM | #6 |
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I have the er as well and the build quality is top!!!
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Agreed and I approve of your choice in colors.
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04-20-2012, 10:07 PM | #8 |
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Looking good CJ. I knew you would be happy with stage 2. Happy you were finally able to install it!
Eric, Alex and the guys at Helix hooked me up with the install a few months back. Nothing but great things to say. Mike@n54tunning sold me the parts also. Another great person to work with. Hope to see you and that beautiful ride real soon! |
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Thanks Dan
It's one of the rare instances where the OEM part is subpar AND BMW doesn't offer a better one. The ER one is as close as possible OEM spec.
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04-21-2012, 01:14 AM | #11 |
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holds boost between shifts? my car must be messed up.
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OP: good review, sorry to be OT but last pic, damn those performance BMW wheels are awesome on your car! |
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Here's another pic of the wheels - full thread here which I posted just yesterday! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11802769
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i want all of ur suspension mods
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PM if you need help w/ suspension or differential modding.
I am still on stock shocks/springs but not for long, I'm getting a track-oriented kit installed hopefully by June.
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Question - does anyone know what the default lagfix value of this Stage II tune is?
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