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03-31-2018, 09:27 PM | #1 |
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Hey everyone. Just wanted to introduce myself. I’m new to the E90 world. I’ve had an E30 track car for over 7 years now and a bunch of bmws in between but this is my first E90. It’s a 2007 Monaco Blue 335XI 6spd with 107k on the clock. I’m up in south east Connecticut. Had to drive down to Hoboken yesterday to pick it up. The traffic was totally worth it!
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Sorry guys! Got it fixed. Not a fan of photobucket. Went back to my IMGUR account and its all good. Have any of you had a problem with your chrome window trim having a gap there the two pieces meet above the rear passenger window? its pretty bad on the driver side as you can see but it looks like both pieces haven't moved.
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04-05-2018, 03:42 AM | #11 |
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Welcome to the forums mate
If you are planning to mod, I just started a thread on the must have mods Just sharing some hard earned experiance after spending the last 2 yrs modding my E92 Hopefully this wont start a huge debate or complete thread jack OP Sockets must have mod list engine mods * charge pipe and blow off valve (the stock CP has a tendency to crack and leak) Get a GoFastBits SV50 BOV it is adjustable so you dont need to stuff around with different springs like other brands * catless down pipes (get rid of the cats and let the car breath a little) * replace the stock airbox with a cold air intake to allow the car to breath better *replace the stock intercooler with better aftermarket FMIC to keep the air intake temps down (cold air = more hp) * most importantly a tune. MHD is great although you could go with a JB4. But the MHD tune is really simple to use and is a much smoother more powerful tune imo. You need a dcan cable and an android phone or tablet and then buy the MHD app. Load up a map and away you go Handling mods * Coilovers are probably the best bang for buck here. On any car you buy the shocks will probably be stuffed and it rolls like a boat on stockies. Kw or any reputable brand will do. You could also go with lowering springs and shocks like H&R and Konis but coilovers allow you to set the ride height you want so just go with coilovers tbh. * M3 sway bars will stop the body roll and are pretty cheap to fit. They are thicker and stiffer then the stock sway bars and make a huge difference * M3 control arms tighten up the steering and are pretty cheap and easy to fit * New engine mounts and sub frame bushings also help because in high mileage cars these will be stuffed as well Cosmetic * New set of rims and decent set of rubber. 18s or 19s are ideal (dont go 20s just too big) Ideal fronts are 19x35x235 and rears 19x30x265 * Black kidney grills (this is basically a must have if you mod your car lol) * rear spoiler. The M3 spoiler is a good choice. Costs about $50 sticks on with double sided tape and is nice and subtle Wheels and brakes * The stock brake pads create lots of dust. Replace then with Akebono ceramic brake pads $200 for a set, stop just like stockies but create almost no dust so your wheels stay clean * Paint your brake calipers (easy and cheap to do and looks great) I applied some $5 vinyl BMW decals for a finishing touch * Wheel spacers to push the wheels flush with the body of the car. 10 mms up front and 5 mm in the rear will be a good place to start * Replace the wheel nuts with. Motorsports Hardware black 75mm studs with black or silver race nuts. Looks great and makes changing tires 100% easier Not all these things are essential, but that would be my minimum to do list without spending a fortune. |
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That's a good list! There are a bunch of different CAI options. I'm leaning towards silicone intake tubes to go with the cones. I need to do the valve cover gasket and walnut blasting first. Maintenance first I keep telling myself! |
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Thanks guys! A lot of the maintenance has been done by the PO. today I ordered the VCG,coils, and plugs. I also met another member this week who has all the walnut blasting tools I can borrow. 107k on her and it's never been done. Really interested to see how bad it is.
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Hi, new member here, looking to buy a e90 LCI 335d very soon. Doing some research before hand so i can get my hands dirty as soon as i get it.
Any advice to get the best power and reliability combination. Thank you Sameen |
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