My E91 Journey

BrandJas18 · 04-10-2017, 08:32 AM

Finally had a chance to put the 225s on the car this weekend. Currently installed without a spacer and the coilovers are set really really low. As far as I can tell no rubbing, but not really the look I am going for.

Planning to raise it up a bit on all four corners and add spacers to get a more flush and grown up look. The slammed and tucked look is fun, but its not super driveable for a DD.

Look forward to comments.

Crappy rain and iPhone photos for now...had to get back to watching the Masters

T.Stanley · 04-11-2017, 04:16 PM

Sorry to hear about the accident. Glad to hear everyone was unharmed. The 225m's look great!!

BrandJas18 · 04-11-2017, 04:25 PM

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Sorry to hear about the accident. Glad to hear everyone was unharmed. The 225m's look great!!

Thanks a lot! I am enjoying the 225s a lot.

archuzzi · 05-02-2017, 04:30 PM

Starting my own journey right now... only swapped the grille for black and new 19 w 8.5 245 and 9.5 275. Next is putting in smoked reflectors and debadge then deciding on suspension.

Living in Alberta and constantly in the mountains with snow through the winter, not sure if i should lower or not... going to try a winter at stock then decide.

BrandJas18 · 05-03-2017, 08:44 AM

Looks great! Coilovers would be a good option so you can adjust the ride height. The rears can be a pain, but once you figure it out its not horrible.

Motorsport.Nick · 05-09-2017, 11:47 PM

Looking great man. The steering wheel is really interesting! Looks like a nice alternative to swapping out for sport wheel.

BrandJas18 · 05-11-2017, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorsport.Nick

Looking great man. The steering wheel is really interesting! Looks like a nice alternative to swapping out for sport wheel.

I couldn't justify purchasing a new (or taking a chance on a used) airbag, so I went this route. Its much better than stock in my opinion. I purchased it from a forum member in Eastern Europe, cant recall which country.

AMB · 09-27-2018, 01:51 PM

Looks fantastic!

PS I worked on SPA while I worked at HGA, helped model all of of those white perforated metal screens. Have yet to see it in person but certainly looks great in photos, makes for a nice backdrop.

Socket · 09-27-2018, 09:05 PM

Nice.... not many of these around

redEYEjedi · 10-03-2018, 11:02 AM

Looks great! #savethewagons

Rob123 · 10-27-2018, 09:56 AM

Looking good

FlaPatsFan · 10-27-2018, 11:09 AM

Good stuff guys!

#WagonMafia

BrandJas18 · 10-28-2018, 04:04 PM

Thanks all. Had the valve cover gasket replaced and the clutch delay valve removed. Water pump in the next week or two. I think I will keep her!

Sam_in_MA · 10-28-2018, 05:43 PM

Nice thread. I will be following closely.

Have you considered swapping in the 330i 3-stage intake manifold? Mine was installed by PO but the numbers are compelling. Feels just about as strong as an S52 above 4k.

BrandJas18 · 10-29-2018, 06:36 AM

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Nice thread. I will be following closely.

Have you considered swapping in the 330i 3-stage intake manifold? Mine was installed by PO but the numbers are compelling. Feels just about as strong as an S52 above 4k.

I have, but not too seriously. I don't drive this car a whole lot, especially with any spirit. I am lucky enough to have a 98 M3 as well.

04-10-2017, 08:32 AM	#23
BrandJas18 First Lieutenant 105 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 09 328I 6MT Sport Wagon Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (8)	Finally had a chance to put the 225s on the car this weekend. Currently installed without a spacer and the coilovers are set really really low. As far as I can tell no rubbing, but not really the look I am going for. Planning to raise it up a bit on all four corners and add spacers to get a more flush and grown up look. The slammed and tucked look is fun, but its not super driveable for a DD. Look forward to comments. Crappy rain and iPhone photos for now...had to get back to watching the Masters
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T.Stanley Private First Class 30 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2011 E91 M-Sport - RWD 6MT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (3)	Sorry to hear about the accident. Glad to hear everyone was unharmed. The 225m's look great!!
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archuzzi New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: e91 328i xDrive 2012 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	love it Starting my own journey right now... only swapped the grille for black and new 19 w 8.5 245 and 9.5 275. Next is putting in smoked reflectors and debadge then deciding on suspension. Living in Alberta and constantly in the mountains with snow through the winter, not sure if i should lower or not... going to try a winter at stock then decide. Attached Images
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05-03-2017, 08:44 AM	#27
BrandJas18 First Lieutenant 105 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 09 328I 6MT Sport Wagon Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (8)	Looks great! Coilovers would be a good option so you can adjust the ride height. The rears can be a pain, but once you figure it out its not horrible.
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05-09-2017, 11:47 PM	#28
Motorsport.Nick Captain 162 Rep 689 Posts Drives: M Sedans Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	Looking great man. The steering wheel is really interesting! Looks like a nice alternative to swapping out for sport wheel. __________________ Nick \| 2011 Competition Package M3 Sedan \| @Restoration_Motorsport on IG
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AMB Second Lieutenant 143 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 05 M3CS\|05 E46XiT\|18 Model 3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MPLS iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic! PS I worked on SPA while I worked at HGA, helped model all of of those white perforated metal screens. Have yet to see it in person but certainly looks great in photos, makes for a nice backdrop. __________________ -ANDY '05 M3 CS \| Silver Grey \| M Cloth OEM CSL Front - Rear - CF Roof \| Dinan S2 Performance Pack \| 19" RAC Monolite RG4s
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10-03-2018, 11:02 AM	#32
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10-28-2018, 04:04 PM	#35
BrandJas18 First Lieutenant 105 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 09 328I 6MT Sport Wagon Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (8)	Thanks all. Had the valve cover gasket replaced and the clutch delay valve removed. Water pump in the next week or two. I think I will keep her!
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10-28-2018, 05:43 PM	#36
Sam_in_MA New Member 21 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2011 E91 328i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: May 2018 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Nice thread. I will be following closely. Have you considered swapping in the 330i 3-stage intake manifold? Mine was installed by PO but the numbers are compelling. Feels just about as strong as an S52 above 4k.
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