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141 ExcellentAbout charles28
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- Birthday 11/01/1978
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Name
Charles Buchanan
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Location
Rangiora, North Canterbury
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2008 135i N54
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Mods List
17T turbos, Port WMI, Intercooler, charge Pipe, MHD tune
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Car 2
2012 116i N13
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BMW, VW, Audi, Motorsport, Music, Movies, Computers, RF
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sadly my 135i probably owes me enough that I could have had a 1m
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Very nice example! That tune typically makes 650whp, so probably even more than 700hp at the crank!
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DCT? pretty sure your 2013 118i is 8HP auto and the only N55 with DCT is from the M2, the rest are 8HP. I only know of people swapping the N13 to B58, but I guess if that has been done then N55 should be do able, wiring part shouldn't be too bad though, some coding of certain modules might come up.
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My work mate has a 2014 X3 M Sport with ridiculous 22 inch wheels and wants the OEM ones. Style 368 Anyone got these in the South Island?
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I've seen bad boost control solenoids cause the over boosting issue, but you say they are new. Are they OEM Pierburg brand or aliexpress specials?
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Nice!, definitely need that LSD!
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The one they call "Track limited" is fully catless. Unlikely to be caught tbh.
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It is a little silly haha Its funny when a Dodge Hellcat Redeye with massive slicks etc, massive burnout does 11.9 and then I do 11.1 with a tiny burnout and transmission mis shift slowing me down lol
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Although I own an N54 car and love it, not sure i'd recommend it to a buyer that wasn't good at DIY and if you're good at DIY the warranty is pointless. Just my 2c.
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Yesterday I went back to the Drag strip with the intention of hitting the 10s. My car now has direct port methanol and is sitting around 600whp, I also got some 275/40/R17 Hoosiers. First few runs were OK, but my 60 foot was a bit average. Finally when I started working it out my trans decided it doesn't like this power level haha. So I managed a compromised 11.155 @ 125.6MPH You can see the issue on the 100-200 etc from dragy, transmission miss shift 3rd to 4th gear. I am going to install a sonnax zip kit and go custom tcu tune with Rod Sutphin and try again late January. VID_207160423_071904_851.mp4 VID_20241118_145206_992.mp4.mov
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Managed 11.155 @125.6MPH this time, but transmission wouldn't shift from 3rd to 4th, so could have been a 10.
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I tuned mine with MHD, you can easily buy this online and buy an MHD WiFi OBD adapter to connect with the phone app. My 116i now does 0-100 6.29 and 1/4 mile low 14 on my dragy. Stock was 0-100 8.7 and low 16 quarter mile.
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Also the whole N54 vs N55, thing, both have similar issues regarding valve cover, oil filter housing gasket leaks, sump gasket, etc. N55 has valvetronic issues that can cost big $ to fix, N54 has injector issues that cost big $ to fix.. Both are potential money pits, but getting a newer 2014+ N55 is still more sensible, N54 is getting on.
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EWG M135i model has a better electronic wastegate turbo and slightly bigger compressor wheel. If Manufactured late 2013 + they are all this type. The Rod bearings were also revised. Go for an F20 M135i or F22 M235i with the ZF8 as a good reliable option. (All M235i are EWG) Just make sure you upgrade the plastic charge pipe to a metal one, as they constantly break now days even on stock tunes.