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Yeah, I'm pretty excited. First mod I've done to my car in about two years...since about the time my former business partner sent my career (and finances) into a tailspin. I ordered up the Nav update and a couple of coding mods to go along with it. Should be cool.
It's been a while since I've updated this thread, but I haven't done too much since my last post...until today.
Mods I've had for a while which aren't pictured:
-JB4 (Burger Motorsports)
-Goodridge SS brake lines with Motul brake fluid
-Go Fast Bits DV+ Performance Diverter Valve
-HPB 240 Watt Total Output H8 BMW Cree LED Angel Eyes
New left kidney grille:
Color matched front bumper reflectors:
Driver's upper grab handle sunglass holder (These don't come with one from the factory):
ER Chargepipe:
Injen CAI:
Mishimoto FMIC (top vs. stock on bottom):
Mishimoto FMIC mounted:
One thing I refrained from adding was a catless downpipe. Everyone who has them says they make the car smelly and loud. I'm leaving about 25whp on the table without the DP's, so I'm tempted to add them, but on top of the noise + smell, they cause CEL's (which I can clear via the JB4, and they're also not smog compliant here in CA.
Next on the list is a JB4 BEF (back end flash) to sync all my bolt-ons. We'll see if I bite the bullet and add the DP. Even without it, though, I finally have my FMIC and proper brake fluid, which means I'm track finally ready.
I have over 65K on the clock, and not a single trip to the dealership for any issues yet.
Thoiboi, got room for one more in the Dork Club? Sunglass holder is dope.. BTW, love the Advans! I wish JDM wheel manf would make more fitments in 5x112.
That front grill is so much better than the one you had hahaha
Let's go to Buttonwillow together when you get the tune finished!
Let's do it! Buttonwillow is so far, though. 168mi one way. Willow Springs is 113mi.
Originally Posted by TylerT
Have you noticed improvements with the new intercooler? Spool time, less heatsoak, etc?
Great update, I hear JB4 is a must have with the 335i!
So my dash shows the oil temp vs. coolant temp. In normal driving, it used to take over 20 minutes to get oil up to normal operating temperature (~ 240°). With the A/M FMIC, it takes over 30 minutes!
I can't address the heatsoak issue until I hit the track. These cars are known for the trans overheating and sending the car into limp mode.
During the FMIC install, I found a minor leak in the radiator
Maybe a new radiator will help keep the temps down.
It doesn't feel far when you cruise together with like 10 friends. Let's do it hyung. Willow Spring has terrible runoffs. Ask me how I know. Buttonwillow is so much safer.
There are a couple guys with E90's who have upgraded FMIC's and gotten performance radiators. They literally drive around with one kidney grille masking taped off, because their cars can never reach safe operating temperature. So I'll probably just get a regular replacement, since I don't live at the track.
It doesn't feel far when you cruise together with like 10 friends. Let's do it hyung. Willow Spring has terrible runoffs. Ask me how I know. Buttonwillow is so much safer.
04-06-2015, 06:37 PM
