Benji335i

Project back up and running

Pm’d Mate

I have up for sale N54 short block inc OEM pistons and rods $500 N54 long block $3000 Forged JE piston set 84.5mm & Forged Molnar H-beam conrod set $2700 An 8 bolt crank $500 OEM 6 bolt flywheel $600 Mfactory 8 bolt light weight SMFW $800 Fuel It Stage 2 LPFP w/ethanol lines and sensors $1850 please pm me with interest thanks again

Ring auto gravity, I’m one of the few with carplay ??

It’s identical to android auto! You use all your mobile compatible apps. You can then message, use iTunes and Spotify plus Apple maps all with your jog dial. its a retrofit so a lot more sofisticated no cigarette lighters used!

picture of my carplay is too big it basically displays all CarPlay compatible apps

No problem at all bro! I got BT and maps retro fitted by auto gravity! I have CIC jap import too! Carplay is apples intergrated system

You won’t lose anything buddy!! Totally seperate to your idrive system mine gets serviced at Bm workshop and MHD flashed. i have a jap import with nz maps retro fitted by auto gravity it’s all good to go. i now however have car play

Hey bro just want to clarify a few things. im N54 and decat, I have unticked the oem cat/downpipes option and written into my custom tune is to disable the cel light & detecting I have no cats. however after a full cycle of the car running, I get the 2 inactive shadow codes! 29F4 and 29F5 - catalytic converter conversion 1 & 2 its nothing to worry about though

They accomodate gst very kindly! My last order was the DCI the stock airbox is too restrictive Hey are awesome to deal with and the owner Tiago is very friendly and helpful

I’ll have your answers bro! I am full VRSF. My parts are all VRSF and I bought them from either directly from them or top gear solutions. If you have anything to ask pm me. ??

Doesn’t matter bro still the same Gearbox and TCU.

I use BM Workshop Grey Lynn. I have inlets and didn't know the OTS couldn't accomodate them? However im Custom tuned by BQTuning, he specialises in the DCT. Based in the states, I send him logs and he amends accordingly. My car seems to be running sweet as I only get 2 shadow codes now and again, 29f4/5 but thats due to running catless. I did preventative maintenance before I went FBO, Index 12 injectors, Delphi ignition coils and NGK spark plugs also double check your serpentine belt and pulleys, an oil leak can lead to catastrophic consequences if left to late, your crank will eat your belt up! I changed my pulleys and belt as a preventative measure. I use ESCtuning and FCPeuro for my parts, to buy them here is extortionate. I have just ordered some RHD Outlets and that is my final mod. Who is DCT on here? Have you guys got the latest software? it applies more pressure, so can take more power (layman terms) I have the software to flash it, I have INPA and WinkFP. As mentioned to Dyno tune with MHD would cost a fortune, I have paid for custom tuning with unlimited amendments. Hit me up if anyone is keen to have a look or experience a custom MHD tune.

Mean bro! im keen to see your set up bro. You have all the VRSF stuff I have too, good choice, I got the BMW P exhaust too bro! With a custom tune for FBO! No where here does MHD custom tunes so I get mine from the states! I am DCT too, with the latest software flash as well. where are you based? Currebtly mine doesn’t have rattle and smoke fingers crossed. When I do I’ll go stage 1.

Oh actually I run it linear I like it due to being auto, the throttle response is better

Sweet, so your engine went as well. Mine seized due to leaking injectors got another one so I have a spare I’m building. How come it took a year to get back on the road? FBO makes these cars fly! Get a custom tune buddy

Awesome bro, where you based if in Auckland you can see what mine is like, FBO catless with custom tune. where is the option for linear? I do boost by gear! Don’t use the exhaust burble potentially ruins longevity of your injectors! Currently traction isn’t an option, I think due to doing boost by gear, sometimes in 3rd DTC says hello!

Cheers bro it’s so quick! Just ordered RHD outlets, so the turbos aren’t struggling with the added power increase. I got the DCT TCU re flashed with the latest DCT software available. Just increases the clutch plate pressure to cope more with the power increase. It shifts so quickly mate, plus the blips and burbles it does sound like an M car for sure! Traction likes to kick in a lot haha. have you done boost by gear with MHD options? And exhaust burble?

I have an E-tune from the states who specialise in the DCT. its stupidly quick I was contemplating upgraded turbos just stage one but not now! VRSF: Intercooler chargepipe Catless downpipes inlets OCC bmw performance exhaust that’s my set up! Have ethanol stage two fuel pump waiting in my living room haha

Bump. So who here is MHD now? It’s huge all over Europe and the states. would be cool to arrange an N54/55 etc meet!! Im FBO MHD custom tune

Thanks mate for the explanation. upgrading my LPFP and having an ethanol sensor and analyser installed with new lines from the tank to the HPFP. i ideally wanna do E50 but is it easily purchased?

Just interested in the breakdown of gull force pro 85% ethanol 15% fuel

Valid point will get to the point of is it worth it, and just do FBO I’ll have a think of I didn’t have a spare long block I’d just do FBO

The way the car is mapped I can do boost by gear before it’s written and select what boost I want for what gear!

My custom tune is written for this transmission car. The trans is a GS7D36SG, Getrag DCI600, same trans internally as a M DCT. The "600" denotes the rated NM for it. If you experience clutch slippage in a DCT at under 600 ft/lbs of torque at the wheels it's because the tune/tuner hasn't/ doesn't know how to tune for a DCT. DCT adjust line pressure based on calculated load it sees from the DME. If you're making sure the DCT TCU is seeing the high load, then the TCU adjusts the line pressure higher to compensate for the higher load on the clutches. Out of all N54 DCT tuned cars pushing 500lb+ torque not one has gone. This does not mean I won’t cut corners with it. It’s just the trans is stronger than is made out to be. The tune is a DCT specific tune so all factors are taken into consideration