That is really nice looking. Not as nice as your crotch shot in the reflection of the car on the up close pic of the new kidney grills .
That is really nice looking. Not as nice as your crotch shot in the reflection of the car on the up close pic of the new kidney grills .
325i, 2005, 5MT, Silvergrey, leatherette, Sport package; CDV delete, KONI STR-T & KYB Excel-G, Weisslichts, Stewart H2O pump
328i, 2010, 6MT, Spacegrey, dakota leather, M-sport packages; has a 330 intake but no tune - yet
2016 BMW M340i
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I thought the same thing! This was on the lot for $16.9, walked away at $11k due to a solid friend hookup who knew the GM. The major problem area I've heard about is the coolant pipe, runs along the top of the engine under the manifold.
Exactly what I was going for And soon they'll be functional as well
Completely agree!
Gorgeous car! Is that carbon black? I have no idea in hell how you're able to get anywhere even near the 20's for city mileage, I'm like 12-14, which is what the OE specs are. Freeway miles aren't bad though, almost equal to the ZHP
What is this alternator bracket gasket?? How'd the coolant pipe DIY go? Or did you have it done? And how do you know when it's going out/bad? Do you have a link for the AGA kit?
And yes, it's a straight beast when you want it to be. The one thing that really bothers me is the throttle response, it's absurdly mushy unless you stand on it from a stop. In Sport mode, it's waaaaay better, but I think it could still be improved. I've been looking into the Sprint booster actually
Naturally I'll snap and post some pics of both spoilers once I get them back, hoping by Friday!!
2016 BMW M340i
BMW CCA Member . Dinan Stage 1 Software . Dinan 3.5" Exhaust . Dinan CAI & Turbo Inlet . VSRF Charge Pipe . H&R Sport Springs . CF: Front Splitter, Rear Valance, Trunk Spoiler, Roof Spoiler, M3 Mirror Covers . BMW Performance pedals . Gloss black ///M kidneys . 12mm F / 15mm R BMS Spacers. NGK 94201 Plugs .
2013 BMW X5 M-Sport - Sold
2009 550i M-Sport - Sold
2006 650i Vert - Sold
2004 330i ZHP - Dead
2001 330i Sport - Sold
2004 330i ZHP - Sold
1999 E36 M3 - Sold
Yeah, let me get on the comp and I’ll get those links. I used the pelican write up for the alt bracket gasket and all German auto has a couple of videos.
For throttle response reset the throttle and transmission adaptions. Also you can update to the latest software and it is a ton better.
The alt bracket gasket about killed me. Had to do it three times. Much much easier after you know what to do. The cooling pipe was not too bad. You will know it is going bad by a weep coming out of the piss hole on the thermostat housing.
Pete
Oh yeah one of the first things I did was replace the ccv gaskets. Eas as crap on the e60 8 banger
AGA kit. Definitely get the kit. Hardest part is making sure the gasket lays flat
http://www.agatools.com/part/bmw-n62...ipe-gasket-kit
I forget who I got this from.
http://www.bimmerworld.com/Engine/Cr...058-Bosch.html
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Yes, leave it to BMW to make an alternator bracket with oil running through it.
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2016 BMW M340i
BMW CCA Member . Dinan Stage 1 Software . Dinan 3.5" Exhaust . Dinan CAI & Turbo Inlet . VSRF Charge Pipe . H&R Sport Springs . CF: Front Splitter, Rear Valance, Trunk Spoiler, Roof Spoiler, M3 Mirror Covers . BMW Performance pedals . Gloss black ///M kidneys . 12mm F / 15mm R BMS Spacers. NGK 94201 Plugs .
2013 BMW X5 M-Sport - Sold
2009 550i M-Sport - Sold
2006 650i Vert - Sold
2004 330i ZHP - Dead
2001 330i Sport - Sold
2004 330i ZHP - Sold
1999 E36 M3 - Sold
Okay, great info, but I need more details please!
1. Reset the throttle and transmission adaptions. How do I do this? Also you can update to the latest software and it is a ton better. Is this an indy/dealership job? Do I just ask them to update the DME software?
2. Alt bracket. How will I know this needs to be replaced? Coolant pipe. I'll keep an eye out for that leak
3. Replace the CCV gaskets. What is the need to replace these, and how do I know if it needs it? Is this a standard preventative maint item, or does it help performance as well?
Thanks for the links!
It feels so weird being the new guy in town again, I don't like it haha. I know E46 like the back of my hand and have done nearly every job possible on them, but I know nothing about the N62 V8... So I appreciate the help!!
2016 BMW M340i
BMW CCA Member . Dinan Stage 1 Software . Dinan 3.5" Exhaust . Dinan CAI & Turbo Inlet . VSRF Charge Pipe . H&R Sport Springs . CF: Front Splitter, Rear Valance, Trunk Spoiler, Roof Spoiler, M3 Mirror Covers . BMW Performance pedals . Gloss black ///M kidneys . 12mm F / 15mm R BMS Spacers. NGK 94201 Plugs .
2013 BMW X5 M-Sport - Sold
2009 550i M-Sport - Sold
2006 650i Vert - Sold
2004 330i ZHP - Dead
2001 330i Sport - Sold
2004 330i ZHP - Sold
1999 E36 M3 - Sold
No worries. I had the black car almost 3 years now.
I did the alt gasket as preventative maintenance. But it will have an oil leak on the driver side down low. If it is dry leave it alone. I did the timing chain cover gaskets while I was there.
I have a Fox well nt510 and it will reset those adaptations.
The new software is an Indy or dealer item. Mine charged an hour or so of labor.
The ccv vent should be done every 50k.
Family that races together stays together
2005 330Ci 6MT SGM (x2)
I agree with you here as well. I looked into maybe getting the RPI axle back, Sounds nice and clean. But for $1k I'm not sure it's worth it, unless I could find a used one for around $500.
https://www.trinityautosport.com/e60...895432559.html
So you have one of these? What else can it do? is it worth the $180?
https://www.amazon.com/FOXWELL-Profe...well+nt510+bmw
https://www.amazon.com/FOXWELL-Autom...well+nt510+bmw
2016 BMW M340i
BMW CCA Member . Dinan Stage 1 Software . Dinan 3.5" Exhaust . Dinan CAI & Turbo Inlet . VSRF Charge Pipe . H&R Sport Springs . CF: Front Splitter, Rear Valance, Trunk Spoiler, Roof Spoiler, M3 Mirror Covers . BMW Performance pedals . Gloss black ///M kidneys . 12mm F / 15mm R BMS Spacers. NGK 94201 Plugs .
2013 BMW X5 M-Sport - Sold
2009 550i M-Sport - Sold
2006 650i Vert - Sold
2004 330i ZHP - Dead
2001 330i Sport - Sold
2004 330i ZHP - Sold
1999 E36 M3 - Sold