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  1. Posted · Edited by Dom. · Report reply

    Hey guys

    Does anyone want either of these parts? Both came off at around 45,000km and were only replaced due to upgrading. Else I will just chuck them on Trademe.

    Have to include a price, so $50 each ono. Intercooler will be wiped down but can come with the flies at extra cost.

    Chargepipe does not come with the C clip as that has been installed on my new one. 

    Don't hesitate to chuck out an offer if you need something, I'm not too fussed. I will also be selling my E90 Aluminium trim in the next week or two so if anyone is interested in that let me know. I'm based in central Auckland.

    Cheers

    Dom

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    4 hours ago, blake12 said:

    Mechanic just quoted me $360 for x2 rear brake pads. That seems absurd right? 
    I see a lot of options online, trade me etc, but im not completely sure of what fits. 
    Where's best place to just buy some OEM rear pads and get them reasonable quick. I will fit myself. 

    FCPEuro ships quickly and provides lifetime warranty for the duration of your ownership - meaning that when they wear out you can have them replaced. 

    I have been using Akebono pads for about 6 months and love them. They're also a well known brand. From my research online prior to buying them they provide performance on par with OEM with significantly reduced brake dust.

    https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-disc-brake-pad-set-rear-330i-335i-335xi-330xi-335d-akebono-euro-eur1170

     

    I'd also order these:

    https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-brake-pad-sensor-rear-uro-34356789445

    https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-brake-pad-paste-83122296187

     

    Edit: I've also heard good things about the Stop Tech pads mentioned above :) 

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    On 10/17/2019 at 7:40 AM, Herbmiester said:

    I am about to add an XHP tune to my 07 335i but not sure whether to go stage 2 or stage 3. What is the main advantage of stage 3 over stage 2?

    - Stage 3 shifts are approx. 25% faster (according to their website)

    - Paddle response is faster (my 07 335i shifts almost as fast as my brother's F10 M5 DCT), HUGE improvement over stock

    - The torque limit before the TCU forces an upshift is raised in each gear

    - In M mode the car will never upshift on its own even when approaching/hitting redline. This could either be a good thing or a bad thing depending on the driver. I like it as in first gear with MHD the optimal shift point (if trying to go fast) is in the high 6k range while redline is at 7k.

    - Automatic rev-matches on downshifts in S and M mode, sounds great and feels smoother when slowing down quickly

    That being said, in D mode the stage 3 tune is not aggressive in the slightest. Feels very smooth and is perfect for daily driving. If I were you I would just flash straight to stage 3, which also seems to be the consensus on other forums from my research.

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    8 hours ago, Jacko said:

    realoem.com is your friend

    I wouldnt bother putting in old shocks (40k and 12 years old?) . Replacements, at OEM or better spec, arent expensive (fcpeuro etc) 

    Hadn't seen that site, thanks for that. They are 12 years old.

    Any suggestion of what ones I should look into without breaking the bank?

    Is there any point in keeping the current Monroe shocks (1 year old) and just changing the springs, or is that unlikely to help ride quality?

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    1 hour ago, Dom. said:

    Hey guys,

    I'm looking at putting OEM M Sport suspension back on my 335i. When I bought it the previous owner had put on Monroe shocks and Dobi springs, but the car sits too low for me.

    The previous owner included the 4 original M Sport shocks (I plan on getting them tested) with the car and they only have around 40,000kms on them. I've found some used Sport springs but I don't think they're off a 335.

    So my question is whether there is any issue with putting MSport springs from an E90 which isn't a 335 on the car? Are they identical from factory or should I keep looking for some off a 335?

    Thanks

    Answering my own question in case it helps anyone else:

    Continental says that every model has different springs, so ideally you would use springs from a car of the same model & spec. 

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    Hey guys,

    I'm looking at putting OEM M Sport suspension back on my 335i. When I bought it the previous owner had put on Monroe shocks and Dobi springs, but the car sits too low for me.

    The previous owner included the 4 original M Sport shocks (I plan on getting them tested) with the car and they only have around 40,000kms on them. I've found some used Sport springs but I don't think they're off a 335.

    So my question is whether there is any issue with putting MSport springs from an E90 which isn't a 335 on the car? Are they identical from factory or should I keep looking for some off a 335?

    Thanks

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    3 hours ago, marmel said:

    Where do you guys source your plugs/coils from? NZ supplier or overseas? I've ordered a cable but also thinking I should probably look at doing some of those service items first.

    I got mine from FCPEuro in the states. Super fast shipping with reasonable rates (them sending to me directly was cheaper than using NZPost Youshop). Parts arrived in 3 days.

    If you're doing the work yourself I strongly recommend that you get the magnetic spark plug socket from BMS. I did it with one I got off FCP Euro with my plugs and regret it - the rubber ring that the cheaper ones use to grip the plug is far too snug and the socket ends up stuck to the plug, meaning you can't pull it off via the extension. Ended up having to carefully pull the socket off each plug with a pair of really long pliers. I've just ordered the magnetic one myself (for the next time I need it) - having it sent to Youshop to forward to me as their rates are ridiculous. 

    Every part (including wear items like plugs and coils) from them also comes with a lifetime warranty.

    @Tij I got a quote for a walnut blast too, but given my car is fairly low mileage they suggested that I just wait until I have 60-70,000km on it beforehand. If you're above that, from everything I've read on other forums it sounds like it would definitely be worthwhile. I'll let you know how I get on ?

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    22 hours ago, Tij said:

    Did this work for you Dom?

    What did you end up flashing? MHD?

    Hey Trent,

    Sorry, completely forgot about this thread. Cable is working fine and came in 1-2 days. Car is reading it perfectly. This is the one I bought:

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/tools-repair-kits/meters-testers/listing-2045036176.htm?rsqid=41da1ce40a654712b95fb04e31027e7a-002

    I intend on flashing MHD and xHP but haven't gotten around to it yet. Thought I'd better play it safe and have swapped in new spark plugs and coils in the meantime, as well as a new battery. At this stage once I install my chargepipe tomorrow I'll be ready to flash MHD stage 1 - just need to find a battery charger first ?

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    39 minutes ago, B.M.W Ltd said:

    Give me a call Dom...021921377

    Thanks again for the chat @B.M.W Ltd. My interest in cars is fairly recent and I'm still learning, so I really do appreciate people like you going out of your way to give me advice. @M3AN Thanks again for the offer.  After giving it some more thought for now I'm going to hold off on flashing the car until I've done a bit more research and sorted any potential issues with the battery or other components.

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    20 hours ago, M3AN said:

    10 amps??? What size battery do you have?

    I have an 8A car battery charger and a 10A multi-purpose charger running off a 20A (13.8v) bench power supply if any of that interests? To be honest I'd think 8A would be fine but a proper charger will drop the current when the battery is near capacity anyway (right down to below 1A) and most will not automatically wake from trickle mode (which will be triggered if the battery is fully charged). That's where the power supply might be useful, it'll provide continuous power regardless of battery level.

    Without knowing why you need 10A though I can't make a firmer recommendation.

    Hey! Thank you for the offer and sorry for the late reply.

    I was intending to use the charger to fully charge my car battery before flashing (although it might be best to replace my battery altogether - the low battery light comes on within a couple of minutes of turning on the ignition if the engine is not running... if anyone has advice on how I can tell if the battery needs replacement I would appreciate it!), and then to maintain it while I flash my ECU and TCU. I picked 10A from my research on other forums, but what Glenn has said appears to be correct from looking at the xHP manual:

    "We also recommend a proper voltage supply during the install. (“Long-Flash”) The car can draw up to 30 Amps during the flash, so we recommend a supply able to deliver at least 30 Amp@13,8V. (e.g. Maas SPS-30) The voltage supply needs to be connected in the engine bay. DO NOT connect directly at the vehicles battery. A normal battery tender or charger does not help to stabilize the voltage during the process. It can only help to pre-charge the battery in advance. • The very first flash on your vehicle will “Install” xHP on your car. This procedure takes approx. 30 min. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND using a vehicle charger for the first flash. After installing, the following flashes will take no more than approx. 5 minutes. These flashes can be carried out without a charger, but you do not want to see voltage levels below 12V when starting a flash. xHP will display your battery voltage in the car information section. It is NOT possible to flash the TCU while the engine is running."

    Meanwhile MHD recommends anything above a 12A charger but is not very specific.

     

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    8 hours ago, KwS said:

    I have one of these that i used on my E91. MHD and XHP worked fine, but I could never get any other OBD2 software, INPA, Carly etc to see the DME. Didnt work out why.

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/accessories/listing-1952493547.htm?rsqid=0ed7ac2b91424e5bb7bb13a738837e85

    Exactly what I was looking for - thank you. I'm only looking to use it for MHD and xHP at this point as well. Don't suppose you recall how long shipping took?

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    Hey guys, just posting on behalf of a friend on the off chance that anyone has a decent car for sale.

    Budget is up to 8k, preferably lower. He's only really interested in manuals.

    If anyone has seen anything or has anything in that price range please post here :)

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