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The forum is getting back to being more fun and I like that. Ultimately, what we are here for is to discuss cars and in this place in particular at a higher level than anywhere else. That doesn't mean bickering at a higher level but more intelligent posts, discussion, and thought. Now, we have all stated stupid things at some point and I'm definitely holding myself responsible. It is my desire to foster intelligent debate, talk, and an environment that is conducive to the aforementioned. To make it clear, I'm not blaming anyone and accept responsibility for deviating from this at times myself. The past is gone all we can all do is move forward so I would like to do so in the most positive way possible. This forum is on cusp of major expansion and becoming a major player in not only the BMW forum scene but the worldwide automotive forum scene. You will all be pleasantly surprised soon enough as I'm working hard behind the scenes but I am not forgetting what has propelled this site to where it is and that honestly is the N54 section and content primarily. I want to thank the userbase here, thank the vendors, and I want to show my appreciation. I want to show that despite times where we bicker, argue, and say some mean things they are not meant to be taken seriously and nobody is holding a grudge. It's the internet but yes we can be more cordial too. This forum sometimes due to the leniency allows people to say some things that would not be said anywhere else and that is a major positive but can also be a negative as well. So, guys, tell what you would like to see. I'll talk to vendors and set it up. Let's do something special. I want to show in particular I care, am appreciative, and have no negative intentions. I enjoy doing this, I've been at it for three years, and it has hardly been a cakewalk but I think we can all do a hell of a lot better going forward myself included. Turbos? Intercoolers? What would be cool and fun? You tell me gentlemen.

I know a few people have looked into this, what has everyone found out. Is this possible and what would the cost be like? 3.3L with a set of VTT2867s. mmm

Dropped my car off last week at Cobb tuning in Plano Tx. Guys over there did an exceptional job of getting turbos installed along with a ton of preventive maintenance work. I'm running The rb flash from BMS along with G5 iso. I'm am very happy with my car so far. Iam running a 50/50 blend of e85/93. Mods are FBO, Walbro e85 lpfp, BMS trunk mount meth kit, Level 10 trans. and wavetrack lsd. Also installed new eibach pro kit, replaced serpentine belts and pulleys, oil filter housing gaskets, new plugs (ngk5992), 6 new coils and 6 new injectors and got rid of that POS raceland dp for a bms. First thing I noticed is how quiet my car is now. The old turbos rattled so bad I couldn't take it anywhere nice due to the rediculous noises it was making. I have not had one single code or issue since picking up the car on Sat. Morn. For the first 200 miles I drove on map 5 and took it easy. After that I turned it up to map 7 and at first I was like this things not that much faster until I watched it climb on the speedo and wow is this bitch fast. It is just such a smooth power delivery that you don't notice how fast its climbing. Trans. shifting is quick and crisp but not over the top.Havent gotten alpina flash to work yet due to a error code it keeps giving me but I can't wait to get it going. Not sure what the issue is but I coded my injectors with inpa just fine. Ill dig into that this weekend. It has been raining and hot and humid as hell since the day I picked it up but was able to get a couple of logs. Created this from my phone so if you don't mind Terry@BMS could you put up a log or 2 for evaluation. I will be setting up a dyno session at Dallas Mustang in the next week. Thanks to Tony@Vargas, Terry@BMS ,everyone COBB Tuning Plano, Level 10 for the trans parts and Eric who did install of trans. Parts. I have not ran the car on any custom maps yet or my meth maps. More to come and thanks to all in the community that helped. You know who you are.

If any of your guys care or are interested. We ordered an N20 core last week and should have it soon. Gonna be taking it apart and see whats in there and see if an upgrade would be helpful at all. I don't think the market is here for this yet. But I think BMW is going to end up selling a lot of these so we will get a jump on it.

I discovered a somewhat local gas station that sells 100 octane race fuel for $6.99 per gallon. Considering that regular 93 octane fuel is $5.15 in Chicago, this is not a bad deal at all. The fuel is leaded though. However, I don't think it will be an issue, considering that I am fully catless. Your opinions?

*Please no tuner war, Shiv hate, etc. in this thread. Just looking to get this issues resolved* I have recently been having issues with a delta between banks 1 and 2 for AFR and fuel trim. The richer bank has a higher fuel trim, so the DME is intentionally making it richer. Looking at old logs, this started after I replaced both O2 sensors. Talking to Shiv he thought it was either long term adaptations causing it or old injectors having a bad seal (this was eliminated after a compression test ) So today I went ahead and cleared lambda adaptations with Inpa. No luck. So I then reset ALL adaptations with Inpa. After the first restart I got a DSC error and 500-1500rpm repeatedly (learning TPS). I restarted it & it idled fine, but AFR was constant(not reading). I restarted again and the AFR's were the same for ~10 seconds then the delta developed again. With the Daten files loaded I couldn't read my injectors so I just updated my Daten. Now there are additional adaptations listed that I will reset those tomorrow and see if it makes a difference. Hopefully someone will have some insight into what may be causing this... I could try replacing the O2's again or the injectors, but hopefully it can be fixed via INPA. Also note, it runs fine like this. It just limits my fueling trim window because one is higher and I don't want the other to go negative. Also it annoys me knowing it's there. OLD AFR: NEW AFR: Compression Test: Cyl | PSI 1 | 166 2 | 179* 3 | 173 4 | 176* 5 | 169* 6 | 174 *newer injectors (~22k miles vs 63k)

My car has 24,000 miles. For those that run this oil, can you give me some feedback? I currently use BMW"s Castrol 5w30 and want to switch to a different oil. I'm in South Florida, and we are about to go through another hot summer so 90*+ ambient temps are to be expected for this interval. I also hardly drive the car, 3-4k miles a year roughly. Temps? Smoothness? Smoke/smell problems? Thanks guys.

Evolve get a good amount of business from customers running forced induction kits from tuners that compete with them. The cool thing about Evolve is that does not bother them as they will still tune it for you unlike many other tuners and it does not matter what platform it is or if it happens to be one they directly compete in. Evolve simply will do a custom tune just as someone asks and that is how it should be as in reality the hardware and engine belong to the owner of said car, right? In SAE correction on a dynojet the VF570 kit put down a respectable 450 wheel horsepower at 9 psi with Evosport headers and an exhaust system. The issue with many of these supercharger kits is that they are a one size fits all but not call motors are equal. Break in, fuel, how it is driven, elevation, etc., all affect it. Apparently the default VF tune which comes with the kit on this particular car was running a bit too rich. How rich? Well, apparently quite a bit on the rich side as look at those gains through the curve. It would be nice to see the air/fuel graph not blocked out but that might open up a can of worms and create friction between the two companies. Regardless, the owner said he is happy and that he now understand why the fuel tank would empty so quickly with the VF tune. Nice work by Sal@?u=1803"]evolve . Graph is below.

I'm currently in NorCal attending a forum conference. Anyway, I'm having fun learning about what others are doing as well as the future of forums and I met one of the head guys from Internet Brands who makes the Vbulletin software we use here. I start talking to him and he really has no idea how I'm doing what I'm doing. I mean he's a very nice guy and it was great to chat but I realized how far out of the scope of the standard software I really am. So I explain how I have multiple domains but all sharing a database which he didn't know existed as it isn't a default feature and I stated some of the problems in working outside the scope so far (like with new software updates that don't take it into account and break it, like the recent one did) and wondered if I could talk to the developers. Essentially he said I'm competition for Internet Brands as their main business is automotive forums (they have something like 150 of them) so I wouldn't be possible. It's cool, I understand it's business, but it was also cool to see how I could be taken as a threat by a huge company like them. What I realized is I'm already ahead of a whole ton of people in the forum game and it's kind of cool. I also realized there are no hot chicks who own forums. I also did meet some cool developers so I should be able to take this to the next level. I want to really change things and show you guys how much better this can get.

I am taking my 2010 535 in for some warranty repairs. I have put some M5/M6 replica wheels that are 19x8.5, +35mm offset versus the factory 17x7.5, 43mm offset wheels. Has anyone ever had the dealer deny warranty work for wheels? The wheel/tire combo is within 1/10" of the stock diameter and the combo weighs 2.5 lbs lighter than stock. The issues with the car are not wheel/tire related. Thanks!

Ok so i recently installed my vrsf intercooler. It was a bitch and needed adjustment multiple times as well as repositioning each clamp(kept sliding off). Everything seems ok and no 30ff but since installing it I noticed a few days after that when starting it sometimes usually when its sat for a lil it starts but only revs up to 1000-900rpm and instantly falls to 700rpm instead of going past 1000rpm. I was wondering if a boost leak could cause this.

Jaws Sc made 637 whp and runs 60-130 in 6.79 /patrik

What do you think? I've had enough of this guy.

posted on e90 no replies . this is pushing throttle down to 2000 rpm and releasing over and over you can hear the kind of metallic whine . any guess on what it could be ? dropped it at the dealer yesterday but I would prefer to not have any surprises ... thanks guy's

Got a stud conversion, then got some aftermarket forged aluminum B Blox extended lug nuts. I was driving down the road and felt a very slight vibration and thought it was probably the road. When I got off on my exit my tire started rubbing pretty badly. At first I thought that my shaved fenders had seperated so I pulled over. When I checked, three of my lugs were gone and the three studs they'd been on had snapped in half. I only had two still holding the rim on. I'm pretty sure that the three lugs came off and the weight of the rim and the wobble from having no lugs, snapped the studs. Here's what I think happened: I had no idea that these were aluminum (got them from a a good buddy for free) and had taken them off and on repeatedly (5-6x, maybe more - wheels were tightened and torqued to 90lbs, which may have been high for aluminum) since I've been painting calipers, doing suspension work, shaving fenders, etc. I've been told that when you have aluminum lugs on steel studs the aluminum gets messed up causing actual damage to the steel studs making them possibly come lose. Any opions or has anyone else dealt with a similiar situation? This could have been really bad had the wheel come completely off with my kids in the car, not to mention I'd been running some logs the night before on a private road - topping out around 140mph. Suggestions: What are the best steel lugs I can buy - money isn't an issue: Or would titanium be better? If so, any brands suggested? Pics:

Along with several other events this year, we are sponsoring D.O.R. Drag or Roll Race at Atco Raceway on July 12th. This is a new event for the North East and we hope it turns into a annual ordeal that everyone can enjoy. Presented to you by SlipStreamREGentleman, Some of you are aware of the buzz that has been going around. The rumors are true. SlipStream Racing Events has joined with East Coast Supercharging and Atco Raceway to allow for some Roll-On racing: http://www.slipstreamre.com/ FB Event Page http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.com/ “Want to do a dig, or a roll?” Now you don’t have choose. Give them their race, and you get yours. Atco Raceway, the country’s most well-known drag strip will be the location of the most exciting head-head competition in the North East. Two FULLY PREPPED lanes for both events. Fully stocked speed shop carrying all the octane you require. Drag racing not your style? How about from a roll..? We've adapted the acceleration distance to support 40-60mph rolling starts. Choose your competitor and get your roll on for up to 1800 feet; from 09:30a-3:00p ¼ Mile drag racing from 3:00p-4:30p That’s not your style? How about from a rolling start? As always, the rules are simple: 1. Be respectful 2. Be safe 3. Be prepared a. Helmet required b. Long pants and closed toe shoes are required 4. Must register online; No payment at the gate. Print and bring your ticket with you Register Here 5. Download and bring the required SlipStreamRE documents: Download Here 6. Must pass Tech Inspection Base Event Fee: NONE - No hidden charges Driver: $275 - Includes unlimited runs, drag and roll-ons. Bottled water and Gatorade at no charge Spectator: $35 – Includes access to event (stands, pit area, and trackside) *We are capping registration at 80 Drivers *Driver Late Fee applies after 01 July 2013 *Group discounts available-Gather all your friends from your favorite forum, contact us, and we will get you hooked up Event is rain or shine, no refunds. If cancelled due to inclement weather, SSRE will make every attempt to reschedule. Course of events: 08:00-08:45 Tech Inspections *Late arrivals for inspections are expected and OK. 08:45-09:00 Safety Brief / Q&A 09:30a-3:00p Side-by-Side Roll-on Racing 3:00-4:30 Drag Racing http://www.undercovertuning.com/ http://especpower.wordpress.com/ http://www.burgertuning.com/ http://www.evolveautomotive.com/

Does anyone know what kinda weight we could expect to save by entirely removing the hardtop with all brackets and hydrualic and replacing it with a shell in CF ? also the oem sport seats..what are we expecting in weight for those? Hood and hatch ? if u know..let me know, thanks!

DFW area. My shop is located in Euless. Ive decided to sell the car :( but will be getting something faster hopefully. I was looking for someone local to swap exteriors with. your bumper must be in good condition. no broken tabs ect headlight must be adaptive error free ect. what im asking for: M3 replica front-$450 Installed. M-tech Rear with diffuser painted GTR gunmetal grey- $500 installed WITH PDC sensors!! My own build of the OSS led angel eyes-$450 installed sold. but I can make you a set pm me Engine cover-$50 need yours as well. sold that's all for now. Performance wise local people already have dibs on the Transmission and RB's ECT. Pictures.

Getting my car back tomorrow after it being wrapped in Matte Orange, in time for bimmerfest. Next up is pics for tomorrow lemme know what you guys think

Running consistent mid 11.7s to low 11.8s I tried one run with launch control and managed an 11.579 at 122.24 mph. I was pleased with this number because the exhaust dumps and velocity stacks weren't on so I was down on power about 30-35 whp compared to my 11.544/118.50 on 4/21/13. The density altitude was pretty high at 1,771 and the car was heavier since I didn't pull the exhaust so I had that working against me. When launch control engaged the tach jumped to 5,000 rpms and then ran to redline without any bogging so I got into the power band right away. Traction was good as I pulled an 1.79 60-foot time running 19 psi in the Hoosier 315/18 drag radials. However in true BMW ECU/SMG fashion, when I tried LC about 30 minutes after the 11.579 run it refused to work. Some things never change... Safe racing, KenL

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Where: Ripken Stadium 873 Long Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001 When : July 20, 2013, 10 to 4pm http://www.bimmerfest.com/bmw-events/Bimmerfest-East-2013/ Roll call! Who's in, anyone already registered?