War on plastic

Socket · 05-05-2016, 07:13 AM

I am moved by Inks disgust of plastic parts under the hood.
What plastic parts can be replaced with more robust bits?
For example stock charge pipes can be changed out for aftermarket metal pipes.....

Post your suggestions below

Extra points for pics, part numbers and links

_ink · 05-05-2016, 07:22 AM

hahahaha..

ECS billet aluminium oil filter cap
CSF billet aluminum Radiator
Billet aluminum WATER HOSE FITTING REPLACEMENT
EOS manifold

Fundguy1 · 05-05-2016, 07:23 AM

Intake with your pic of dci or inlets. Engine cover with cf one or none. Cabin filterS and cowl tray with BMS cowl filters.

Socket · 05-05-2016, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

hahahaha..

ECS billet aluminium oil filter cap
CSF billet aluminum Radiator
Billet aluminum WATER HOSE FITTING REPLACEMENT
EOS manifold

I did not know the radiator was plastic mate

CashedUpBogan · 05-05-2016, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

hahahaha..

ECS billet aluminium oil filter cap
CSF billet aluminum Radiator
Billet aluminum WATER HOSE FITTING REPLACEMENT
EOS manifold

Ian, tell me more about this radiator as mine needs to be replaced through insurance anyway. I thought replacing the the stock radiator with a larger unit didn't do anything as the DME monitors temps and it'll just run the water pump less frequently. Where did you get yours and how much

T1M · 05-05-2016, 11:07 AM

The cores are still metal (duh) but the end tanks are plastic, same with a lot of cars. They just mass produce the tanks, seal and crimp them onto the cores and there you have it. They will fatigue and crack, though. Aluminium rad won't add much weight but will be far more robust (and look great too)

Fundguy1 · 05-05-2016, 01:52 PM

Yes. Bigger radiator will help if the oem radiator can't keep up with the cooling. I'm considering but will see if I need it.

R32GOJIRA · 05-05-2016, 04:47 PM

If i have enough interest, i could speak to a mate of mine who might be able to scan and machine up some billet cam covers.
I dare say it wont be cheap though lol

Socket · 05-05-2016, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R32GOJIRA

If i have enough interest, i could speak to a mate of mine who might be able to scan and machine up some billet cam covers.
I dare say it wont be cheap though lol

Socket · 05-05-2016, 05:13 PM

anyone have a solution for vacuume lines?

vtl · 05-05-2016, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Socket

anyone have a solution for vacuume lines?

I'm running silicone ones from FCP euro

BTW, all the parts for the brake booster line for the M3 Cowl came in, was dark so haven't got any pics of the finished product yet but heres some pics of the line.

For those who don't know, the brake booster plastic line runs across the engine and looks a bit untidy once the M3 cowl is in. This braided line can fit into the M3 cowl's cable duct and make everything all look nice and neat.

I bought a spare LHD spec brake booster pipe and it really came in handy. The join to the brake booster is a 90 degree angle, making it heaps easier to route!

Socket · 05-05-2016, 06:12 PM

Nice Vince

T1M · 05-05-2016, 06:38 PM

I need an M3 cowl and one of those lines!

totti84 · 05-05-2016, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtl

I'm running silicone ones from FCP euro

Which one did you order? 4mm or did you find a 3.5mm?

Struggling to find 3.5mm in silicone

_ink · 05-05-2016, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CashedUpBogan

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

hahahaha..

ECS billet aluminium oil filter cap
CSF billet aluminum Radiator
Billet aluminum WATER HOSE FITTING REPLACEMENT
EOS manifold

Ian, tell me more about this radiator as mine needs to be replaced through insurance anyway. I thought replacing the the stock radiator with a larger unit didn't do anything as the DME monitors temps and it'll just run the water pump less frequently. Where did you get yours and how much

Check my build thread, it's why I have a thread. Lol

Larger capacity and better core helps with the speed of cooling down when hot.

_ink · 05-05-2016, 06:49 PM

I've hidden my brake booster line after replacing with heater hose. That was such a visual eye sore!

vtl · 05-05-2016, 06:55 PM

Forgot to say what I used:

The hose size is 8AN which fits over the stock vacuum barbs just fine. I used the caps from some 8AN fittings to lock in the outside diameter of the hose and cover it all up, making it look all nice:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221981353...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I'll probably redo the hose though, the hose I got was cheap shit from china and the stainless reinforcement is poking out in some places. Not leaking though.

Good 8AN hose is expensive though, I think 1 meter is just a little bit too short (I think 1.2-1.5M would be ideal), so $80 on a hose is a bit steep.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AEROFLOW-...tlwguelttXo31g

This is cheaper and local but not sure if its good:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/191469903...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

vtl · 05-05-2016, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by totti84

Which one did you order? 4mm or did you find a 3.5mm?

Struggling to find 3.5mm in silicone

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...rp-11747797175

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...er-11727545323

totti84 · 05-05-2016, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtl

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...rp-11747797175

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...er-11727545323

Did you go with the 3.2mm or 3.5mm version?

vtl · 05-05-2016, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by totti84

Did you go with the 3.2mm or 3.5mm version?

I've bought both in the past from FCP euro and receive the exact same product (just cut to different lengths). The 5M version is just better so you get less wastage. The silicone is sooo much nicer to remove unlike the rubber which welds itself to the barbs over time.

EB89 · 05-05-2016, 07:15 PM

Engine Cover

Considering having some of these made locally with R32GOJIRA if there is interest, n54 and N55.

Possibly some of the below

NeT335 · 05-05-2016, 07:17 PM

Does anyone want to do a GB on the ecs billet oil filter cap?

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T1M Captain 196 Rep 657 Posts Drives: AW MY12 1M Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	The cores are still metal (duh) but the end tanks are plastic, same with a lot of cars. They just mass produce the tanks, seal and crimp them onto the cores and there you have it. They will fatigue and crack, though. Aluminium rad won't add much weight but will be far more robust (and look great too)
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Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Yes. Bigger radiator will help if the oem radiator can't keep up with the cooling. I'm considering but will see if I need it.
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vtl Brigadier General 1493 Rep 3,148 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i MT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Forgot to say what I used: The hose size is 8AN which fits over the stock vacuum barbs just fine. I used the caps from some 8AN fittings to lock in the outside diameter of the hose and cover it all up, making it look all nice: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221981353...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I'll probably redo the hose though, the hose I got was cheap shit from china and the stainless reinforcement is poking out in some places. Not leaking though. Good 8AN hose is expensive though, I think 1 meter is just a little bit too short (I think 1.2-1.5M would be ideal), so $80 on a hose is a bit steep. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AEROFLOW-...tlwguelttXo31g This is cheaper and local but not sure if its good: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/191469903...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT __________________ Build Thread Last edited by vtl; 05-05-2016 at 07:01 PM..
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