This N54 is HOT! Literally....
Hello All, Just wondering if my engine temps are normal. It was 85*F today and after driving for a bit, the car was idling around 240*F. The car seems to never go past 250*F (even after several 3rd/4th...
View ArticleFuel Mixture Codes, help?
Hey guys, was wondering if anyone here has ever had the following issue: 29E0/29E1 Fuel Mixture Bank 1 / 2 (system too lean). These also came with a front O2 sensor failure code (don't remember what it...
View ArticleData Loggers Diagnostic OBDII Tools
My search for a Diagnostic / Datalogger started with a DashDaq XL. The problems with this device is it was OBDII generic and not BMW specific to capture shadow codes etc not to mention it was only able...
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REVIEW: Quaife Limited Slip Differential on 335i E90 LCI / Alpina_B3_Lux
Quaife limited slip differential Why? Once you increase the engine power and, in particular, the torque output of your car, you are faced with another problem: traction! I experienced that, after...
View ArticleFlash + meth actual failsafe
So, I'm getting ready to help a buddy install a CM Stage 3 meth kit with the 2.2gal integrated tank with VC2 controller and autolearn FSB. Yes, for those that didn't know this is an FSB (I assume...
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Cobb OTS comparison between v402 and v403
Went back to PBIR to see how Cobb's new v403 map stacks up and this test and tune confirms what my butt dyno has been saying all along. There is no doubt that v403 is a smoother map than v402 and I...
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REVIEW: Catless downpipes (AR Design) + HJS secondary race cats / Alpina_B3_Lux
Hello fellow Bimmerboost members, A few of you may know me from "the other forum" and it has been some time since I've been on this one here as well. As I'm not much in favour of the policy (the word...
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REVIEW: UUC short shift kit + DSS + CDV / Alpina_B3_Lux
Hello fellow Bimmerboost members, A few of you may know me from "the other forum" and it has been some time since I've been on this one here as well. As I'm not much in favour of the policy (the word...
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REVIEW: STETT Cold Air Intake + Charge Pipe / Alpina_B3_Lux
Hello fellow Bimmerboost members, A few of you may know me from "the other forum" and it has been some time since I've been on this one here as well. As I'm not much in favour of the policy (the word...
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REVIEW: AR Design Oil Catch Can and Oil Cooler / Alpina_B3_Lux
Hello fellow Bimmerboost members, A few of you may know me from "the other forum" and it has been some time since I've been on this one here as well. As I'm not much in favour of the policy (the word...
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12.5@ 111mph with only 12 psi!!
got a couple runs at atcoraceway this past saturday before they close for the season. here is one interesting run i made after mistakenly setting the boost to 18% in the procede :facepalm the car is...
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REVIEW: Oil cooler - VK Motorwerks + Setrab core / Alpina_B3_Lux
Hello fellow Bimmerboost members, A few of you may know me from "the other forum" and it has been some time since I've been on this one here as well. As I'm not much in favour of the policy (the word...
View ArticleThis N54 is HOT! Literally....
Hello All, Just wondering if my engine temps are normal. It was 85*F today and after driving for a bit, the car was idling around 240*F. The car seems to never go past 250*F (even after several 3rd/4th...
View ArticleFuel Mixture Codes, help?
Hey guys, was wondering if anyone here has ever had the following issue: 29E0/29E1 Fuel Mixture Bank 1 / 2 (system too lean). These also came with a front O2 sensor failure code (don't remember what it...
View ArticleData Loggers Diagnostic OBDII Tools
My search for a Diagnostic / Datalogger started with a DashDaq XL. The problems with this device is it was OBDII generic and not BMW specific to capture shadow codes etc not to mention it was only able...
View ArticleClik here to view.
REVIEW: Quaife Limited Slip Differential on 335i E90 LCI / Alpina_B3_Lux
Quaife limited slip differential Why? Once you increase the engine power and, in particular, the torque output of your car, you are faced with another problem: traction! I experienced that, after...
View ArticleFlash + meth actual failsafe
So, I'm getting ready to help a buddy install a CM Stage 3 meth kit with the 2.2gal integrated tank with VC2 controller and autolearn FSB. Yes, for those that didn't know this is an FSB (I assume...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cobb OTS comparison between v402 and v403
Went back to PBIR to see how Cobb's new v403 map stacks up and this test and tune confirms what my butt dyno has been saying all along. There is no doubt that v403 is a smoother map than v402 and I...
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Leaking at Charge Pipe/Diverter Valve Seal
My DVs were not making a proper seal to the charge pipe as evidenced by oil/dirt buildup at the base of one of them. The raised boost must have been blowing oil past the o-ring at the base of the DV. I...
View ArticleDMTL pump?
My car's having a chronic issue with a code constantly popping up regarding this failure, code below 2A17 2A17 DMTL diagnosis module tank leakage, system failure Is the DMTL pump #2 at the below link?...
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