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Recommended CP when relocating coolant tank

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Looking at the VSRF CP, but is it safe to say that any aftermarket CP that eliminates the stock DVs allows room for the coolant overflow tank?

what to do with my 01/2007 E91 335i Daily drive ? (hybrid/ttune questions)

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For starters , i live in Europe (belgium)
I own a E91 (yes a wagon :naughty:).
Currently I am running following mods : Bms Dci , forge intercooler with OEM cooplers, Active autowerke downpipes, mechunik air scoops and an ecu tune from a local tuner. Atm it is making 400 ish hp (din) and 560 Nm at the engine.

Recently my wastegates start ratteling so jt is time to decide to replace them . Since Oem turbos are nearly as expensive as hybrids i am prone going the hybride route ( RB , TTE500 , Hexon)
My local tuner says he can't tune for max performance on the rb turbo due some torque restriction in the DME? Wich would trigger limp mode?
The only way to bypass this would be a cobb accesport or jb4 with backend flash?

Will the jb4 stack with my Ecu tune? .. or do i need to revert the ecu tune back to OEM at the Bmw dealer?

I am not planning on running meth, just pumpgas 93 (oct 98 in europe)
Really confused with all the options.

Also a chargepipe with forge diverter valves , and stronger clutch are on the to do list)

Thx :)

Flash Qestion

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Hi guys,

I was wondering if the back end Flash is worth it for my setup or not ?

I live in Canada, Qc so take account I don't have access to E85. Here is my setup

2008 135i
- JB4 Iso 5
- VRSF Catless Downpipes
- VRSF 5'' Intercooler
- VRSF Intake Pipe with Tial BOV
- RB PCV Valve
- NO Meth

Thanks !!

MFactory Solid Diff Bushings

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Hey guys,

we've just finished our new batch of Solid Diff Bushings:

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- Made from Thermoplastic Vulcanizate, not cheap polyurethane
- Offers the hardness of plastic for a more solid mount
- Offers the elasticity of rubber for unsurpassed durability
- Self-Lubricating and resistant to oil and the elements
- Will not crack or deform like polyurethane or rubber

These replace all 3 of the Differential Carrier Bushings (2 x Front, 1 x Rear), effectively locking the Differential Carrier in place and removing any sloppiness associated with worn bushings.

The result is a much more stable rear-end, increasing traction and reducing wheel-hop.

Please Note: Due to the Differential Carrier having a more solid mount to the subframe, there may be a slight increase in NVH

MSRP: $149.95 + Shipping
Introductory Special (first 10 sets sold): $100 inc Shipping within North America/Europe/Australia

Please let me know if you have any questions :)

Comp 6465 vs Rb stock frame turbo upgrade size comparison

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Just thought this was an interesting photo:

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Low Pressure Fuel Sensor - Black Wire Box

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Anyone have any insight as to how to get this off the metal clips? I've been prying (within reason) for over an hour trying to move this box aside to get to the low pressure fuel sensor. I've tried a dozen flat heads and other miscellaneous tools and I can't get anything under the plastic to be able to lift it up a bit so I can pull the metal forks out.

Been trying to pry where the yellow lines are...

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N54 Engine Failure Compilation Thread

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Let's get as many of the known engine failures as we can in here.

I'm sure this thread will be interesting as only BB threads can get. All posts and Discussions will be kept in all their glory unlike certain other places we enthusiasts frequent. As I don't currently own a car with a blown engine I unfortunately can't contribute any pics. @Sticky can you repost a few things from @Xearom3's thread and any others you think are related.

Jb4 stcked on dinan, other maps ok?

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I've read as much as I can, and know that I can run jb4 on dinan, using the backend flash option and selecting the 1m, 335is.

I want to know if I can run map 5 and 7.

E85 with 100 oct race gas

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Hey,

Has anyone ever tried running a mix of E85 and 100 oct race gas? Specifically a mixture that results in 30% E85 and 100 oct race gas. Example a mix of 3 gallons E85 and 5.5 gallons 100 oct?

Vargas Stage2 w/ Inlets Dyno

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Hey guys,

Met up with a local enthusiast Ash today to tune his new VT2 turbos and inlets. He's also running 100% E85 using a full Fuel-IT system & port injection. He has our canned E85 back end flash.

The turbos and fuel kit performed flawlessly with only minor tuning changes needed to dial in boost and the port injection. We decided 600whp was a good stopping point which was around 25psi. I have no doubt there is another 30-40whp in there when he wants it. Click here to enlarge

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Timing exceeding main table values

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Looking for some input as to why my logged timing is hitting 11 degrees advance at 5600 rpm. :think:

My car typically starts to knock above 10 degrees in this area.....so I capped the main ignition table values at 9 degrees of advance to keep below the knock window.

So I am kind of surprised to see my timing advancing above the main table values I set in tunerpro.

Car is a 2008 135i running a custom backend flash stacked with piggy.
Running 100% meth and 94 octane. Piggy timing has been set to zero correction....so flash should be controlling timing values exclusively.

Can anyone offer any insight as to what other tables may be causing this? Some form of octane adaptation maybe?
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3100 boost-pressure control, deactivation

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hi

on N54 engine with x6 35i, i only have this 3100 boost-pressure control, deactivation code showing (no other code coming) and cannot clear or delete it. no leak on any connection. is this could be solenoid pressure converter or wastegate? i replaced both intake and exhaus solenoid and HPFP. i forgot, this code will show up everyday when start the engine and will off when i drive for a while and turn off then engine and restart the engine. when error code show up, the car run poorly at low speed but high speed is seem very smooth. thank you so much for your help...

Flash doubts for 2013 bmw 1m msd81

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Hi guys I'm doing tests with a 1m and flashe with ije0s_race.bin but it does not work the M button on her wheel. my question is if there is a flash that is available to 1m ??.I excuse my English but I'm from Argentina and I can hardly relate.
also I have another question I have the original file on auto .org .bin to make it as I do with the tuner pro ?? .xdf will be possible to get the file related to the original file is ikd0s 1m

3 series performance exhaust deal

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I am not sure if this is the best location for this but if not, Sticky, please help me out and put it where you need to. It seems like a decent deal. Pretty much half price. Sometimes deals like this make me wish I had a 3 series instead of a 5...

http://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/p...102208801.html

According to the website,
This product fits 8 vehicle variants.
BMW 3 Series (E21,E30,E36,E46,E90,E91,E92,E93): 2 models, 8 variants between 2009 and 2012.

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Problem after flash

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Hey everyone im new here, I just did my Pump flash and everything went well except that now my A/C dont work, i cant do anything with my Vent Settings. I cant control anything in the Vent Settings, what can i do?

Motiv Clutch First Impressions w/ Pictures

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So I met up with Payam (@fastgti69) and his friend Jr. today to get my clutch installed along with a few other things.

So to start here is a list of all the parts that went in:

-Motiv Twin Disc Clutch (Two 6 puck discs with one sprung disc) w/ SMFW
-Rogue Tranny Mounts
-Redline MTL Transmission Fluid
-Bronze Clutch Fork Pivot Pin from Ireland Engineering
-Steel Transmission bolts

Some specs on my car:
-2008 E92 335i
-47.8k Miles
-Charge Pipe w/ BOV
-JB4 G5

First Impressions:
Compared to the stock clutch I would say the peddle pressure is about 25%-30% heavier and for reference Payam's clutch (which I believe is a Spec 2+, could be wrong) was about 50% heavier compared to stock. Both were very manageable weights. Now this was probably the most controversial decision of the day but we chose to install the TOB at the low setting. This worried me because it seemed everyone else was using the high setting, but it turns out that it worked just fine. The engagement point of the stock clutch is pretty high up (I'd say roughly 2 inches of travel to disengage), while the Motiv Clutch on the low setting is about 1-2 inches away from the floor. With break in this will raise higher up and I will chime in from time to time to comment on that.

Luckily, on my first try I didn't stall my car, but the clutch definitely has a pretty rough engagement compared to stock, albeit it's obviously still breaking in and it has 6-puck discs. With the stock clutch you could easily keep the throttle steady and slowly release the clutch to get the car to inch forward whereas with this clutch you need to pretty much just release the clutch quickly and let it pop and jerk into place otherwise it will shudder and fight you. This eases up and gets smoother as the gears get higher, but I do expect all of this to calm down with time and miles. Lastly, while the clutch is engaged it is definitely smoother in acceleration and deceleration. Previously, I was having "accordion" issues where I would let off the gas, at almost any given speed, in gears 1-2 and my car would jerk back and forth more so than in other manual cars I have driven. With the SMFW when I let off the gas the car will slow down as expected without jerking back and forth violently which is a huuuge plus in my book.

P.S. I'm not experiencing any notable clutch rattle, although it is there, you just have to really listen for it.

Here's a few simple pictures of the disc and car:
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Other Impressions:
I'm going to elaborate on these more as time goes on, namely because I haven't had a chance to drive the car hard in the turns, but as for the Rogue tranny mounts, they don't seem to add very much NVH; shifter vibrates a little bit more, but that's no big deal/could be caused by the clutch. I am also noticing a slightly more pleasant shift with the Redline MTL in there. It's not a whole new world type of difference, but it did get rid of pretty much all the annoying and unwanted resistance and notchiness from my shifts that used to be there previously.

Payam should be chiming in later on some of the install details and decisions, but for now let me know if you have any questions. Here's to another Motiv clutch! :awesome:
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RAMP Auto Group - ABE92 Widebody Build & Racewars 2015 - Australia

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Hey guys!


Recently, I went to a local 1000m race event (Racewars - Australia) with my new build at RAMP Auto Group. I almost missed the event due to work and insufficient time to tune the car.


Luckily, Wedge Performance managed to tune the car remotely and he did that during the event. I owe you one Ken! If not, the car will still be on OFT E40 tune flash.


As for the build, many thanks to the following vendors:


1. Prior Design (Germany) - The widebody kit fits like gloves and according to the panel shop, this is one the best widebody kits that they have worked on so far.


2. Kustom Panel & Paint (Australia) for the widebody kit fitment & paint - The attention to detail is amazing!


3. Harrop Engineering (Australia) for the Forgeline GA1R Wheels Forged Aluminium One Piece - Fitment is spot on with the Prior Design widebody kit.


4. Rob Beck for the upgraded RB - Billet Compressor, Clipped Turbine & Thrust Upgrade. Can't wait to break the N54 WR 1/4 ET with these hair dryers :)


5. Trueform Technologies for the TFT Intake - Thanks for your help in expediting the order! The build quality of this kit is second to none! We did a quick mod to fit the rear intake pipe to clear the RHD steering column. It's not ideal but we got the job done just in time for this event.


Note: For RHD owners, please contact JD75. He came out with a brilliant mod that will allow TFT rear intake to fit in easily without any compromise in performance. More details on post 77 of this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1083650&page=4


6. MOTIV for the PI with S/S Controller - Again, impressive build quality with complete kit ready to rock and roll!


7. Fuel-It for the Stage 2 LPFP – Amazing kit and so easy to install!


8. Justin (JD75 - Australia) for the Fuel-It Stage 3 LPFP - Did not manage to install this in time for the event. Nevertheless, many thanks for the rush to get the order through and your local assistance is much appreciated! In addition, JD75 is the Australian Distributor for the RB Turbo hardware, TFT intake/turbo inlet systems, Fuel-It LPFP fueling systems and OEM parts for N54 & N55. He might have some parts in stock and as such, this might come in handy one day when you are in need of the parts urgently. My HPFP just went kaput recently and instead of waiting 2 weeks to get a brand new HPFP from America, I managed to get a brand new HPFP from JD75 within a couple of days. Besides that, it's easier to deal with JD75 as he will sort out all shipping and custom related issues.


9. Advan Performance (Australia) for the Nashin Big Brake Kit (BBK) - A bit skeptical with this kit initially but I am glad that Peter convinced me to get this kit instead of spending double the amount for another BBK. Used it multiple times to stop the car from 260km/hr (163mph) to 100km/hr (63mph) on a downhill slope at Barbagallo and oh boy, the stopping power is amazing and I can do so with confidence.


And many thanks to the vendors below:


Performance - all works done by RAMP Auto Group - Australia
- RB Turbo (Billet Compressor, Clipped Turbine & Thrust Upgrade)
- TFT Tntake (Complete kit with minor modification to fit rear intake pipe for RHD)
- COBB & Wedge Performance Tuned
- MOTIV PI with Split Second Controller
- Stage 2 Fuel-it LPFP
- ETS 5" Intercooler
- VRSF Downpipes
- TFT Dual Cone Intake
- BMS Oil Catch Can
- Custom Built Exhaust (RAMP Auto Group - Australia)
- Zeitronix Ethanol Content Analyzer Display
- STETT Stage 2 Oil Cooler
- Custom Oil Cooler for Gearbox (RAMP Auto Group - Australia)


Braking/Suspension/Wheels/Drivetrain
- Nashin BBK
- Forgeline GA1R - 18x10.5 ET5 - Yoko AD08R 285/30/18 (Square Setup)
- Turner Motorsport MSI Racing Wheel Studs (M12 x 1.5 x 95.5mm)
- AST 4150 Coilovers (Raventech Racing - Australia)
- Front & Rear M3 Suspension Kit
- Quaife LSD
- DEFIV Diff Lockdown Kit
- AR Line Lock Kit


Cosmetic
- Prior Design Widebody Kit
- Custom Velo Racing Seats
- BMW M3 CF hood (Mars Performance - Australia)
- BMW CF trunk spoiler (Mars Performance - Australia)
- BMW LCI tail lights (BMR Autowerks - Australia)
- Gloss black kidney grilles (Mars Performance - Australia)


Photos from Dean Goodwin & Harry Cox - Australia


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Racewars 2015 Videos


vs Audi RS6 Avant V10 Twin Turbo (700HP Monster)



vs Nissan R35 2014 (~600hp)



vs BMW M3 E92 Gintani Stage 2 Supercharged (not on race gas)



vs Ford G6E Turbo (10.7s 1/4ET)



vs Ford FPV Ute



vs Nissan R34 GT-R Single Turbo



vs Nissan R32 GT-R Single Turbo (Car No. 24 ~650whp!)



vs Nissan R32 GTS-T Single Turbo (Car No. 107 - Top 3 in the event ~700whp!)






vs BMW N54 E92 FBO



And now videos for reality check:


vs Ford FPV F6 Typhoon



vs M5 E60 Supercharged (when POWER >>> TRACTION & SH*T DRIVER (me:())



I must admit, the spun off gave me a good reality check. I am there just to have fun and I am nowhere near good enough to handle the car if I were to lose control. Even though I do get more power with DTC/DSC off, it's definitely not worth the risk. As such, with the DTC ON, headwind and poor traction, the 1000m and 1/2 mile trap result is a lot lower than I would like.


Ranking from top (highest trap speed) to bottom for the cars I raced against and other cars for reference is as per below:


1000m TRAP & ET / 1/2 Mile TRAP & ET


1. 176.7 mph & 22.1s / 164.8 mph & 19.5s - Nissan R32 GTS-T - Car No.: 107 ~700whp!
2. 164 mph & 24.4s / 152.1 mph & 21.7s - Nissan R32 GT-R - Car No.: 24 ~650whp!
3. 162.5 mph & 20.2s / 155.2 mph & 17.6s - Audi RS6 Avant V10 Twin Turbo - Car No.: 98 - 700hp Monster!
4. 159.2 mph & 22.6s / 150.8 mph & 19.7s - Ford G6E Turbo - Car No.: 141 with 10.7s 1/4 record!
5. 158.3 mph & 22.8s / 154.5 mph & 20s - Nissan R34 GT-R - Car No.: 102
6. 157.3 mph & 20.9s / 150 mph & 18s - Nissan R35 GTR - Car No.: 130
7. 156.9 mph & 21.8s / 151.4 mph & 18.9s - me - Car No.: 122
8. 151.7 mph & 21.9s / 150.8 mph & 18.9s - Camaro Supercharged (700hp) - Car No.: 56
9. 151.4 mph & 23.5s / 141.5 mph & 20.5s - BMW M3 E92 Supercharged - Car No.: 47
10. 150.8 mph & 22.3s / 144 mph & 19.4s - Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera - Car No.: 18
11. 145.8 mph & 23.2s / 140.6 mph & 20.2s - BMW M5 E60 Supercharged (Had issues and better time from last year) - Car No.: 64
12. 142.2 mph & 24.2s / 133.9 mph & 21s - BMW M3 (unknown mods) - Car No.: 105
13. 136.5 mph & 23.8s / 130.5 mph & 20.6s - BMW N54 E92 FBO COBB Tuned E30 - Car No.: 60


Complete list of race results can be found in the link below:
https://www.racewars.com.au/Event/Re..._1000_MTR_DRAG


Log from the event - E55:
http://www.datazap.me/u/abe92/log-14...zoom=1844-2047

N54 Engine Failure Compilation Thread

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Let's get as many of the known engine failures as we can in here.

I'm sure this thread will be interesting as only BB threads can get. All posts and Discussions will be kept in all their glory unlike certain other places we enthusiasts frequent. As I don't currently own a car with a blown engine I unfortunately can't contribute any pics. @Sticky can you repost a few things from @Xearom3's thread and any others you think are related.

Jb4 stcked on dinan, other maps ok?

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I've read as much as I can, and know that I can run jb4 on dinan, using the backend flash option and selecting the 1m, 335is.

I want to know if I can run map 5 and 7.
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