SmackJackTheCrackerMan

I’m currently installing the front coilovers and I’m struggling to tighten the top strut nut. Looks like I need a 22mm strut nut socket, would anyone have one I could borrow for a couple of days for know anywhere in NZ I could get one? I can only find them in the US. Don’t really want to wait 😂

That’s was the look I was aiming for 😁

Yeah, sanded right back to the aluminium, 3 coats of etch primer, 3 coats of Acrylic gloss black wet sanded to 2000 w&d, 4 coats of 2k clear again sanded back to 2000 w&d. Then cutting compound, polished and waxed. I’ll be honest it took me nearly 2 weeks and I still haven’t finished the bits for the doors 🤦‍♂️

Hi Jon, Really appreciate that! Once I get the old ones out, see what condition they are in I may take you up on that offer. I would imagine they are original to the car so would assume the worse.

I painted the stainless steel interior pieces in a gloss back. Came out great, although it’s going to be a bitch to keep clean 🤦‍♂️

Hey! Does anybody know where I can get a pit of lower shock mints within NZ ASAP? 33526768544 I’m just about to start installing my coilovers and M3 control arms and I’ve realised that I missed the lower shock mount when I was ordering all of the replacement parts. Guess I’ll have to wait until next weekend now 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Much appreciated

Spoke to the guys at Racer Products where I purchased them from, sent a couple of photos and the very next day got an email from them saying that replacement springs are on the way. Excellent customer service to be fair.

Hey all, So my KW V2’s arrived today and looks like they have some damage to three of the four springs. Is this anything to worry about? I feel like I’ve paid good money for them so they should be prefect! What do you think???

“Generic Chinese” how very dare you! 😜 There has been a tone of R&D put into this Intercooler for the N54 by CSF check out there website, and it wasn’t cheap, nor was it expensive. Seems like a good middle ground as the quality is brilliant. I managed to get it fit up eventually, the rubber seal was getting caught up which was causing the issue. Got it seated in the end.

Thanks Matt, That kit seems way better. I think the M3 Arm upgrade will be on the cards later down the line. Did you have the full 11 piece kit? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-m3-control-arm-upgrade-kit-e82-e88-e90-e91-e92-e93-bmwmcaktfr

I’ve since made a list. anything I should add/remove? Rear Shock upper Mount - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-rear-shock-mount-upper-portion-lemforder-33506771737 Rear Shock Mount grommet - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-rear-shock-mount-center-portion-33506767010 Rear Bump stop Cup - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-bump-stop-supporting-cup-rear-33526764418 Rear Upper Shock mount - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-rear-shock-mount-lower-33506771738 Rear Lower Coil Spring shim - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-lower-rear-spring-shim-33536764420 Front Upper Coil spring shim - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-spring-pad-upper-31336767500

I’ve just ordered some KW V2 for my 2009 LCI E91 Touring and before they arrive I was going to order everything I can replace that would be reused while I’m installing. Would would be recommend? https://www.kwsuspensions.net/productfinder/BMW_3_Touring__E91__12_2004-12_2012_E91_335_i_Petrol_225KW_2979ccm_q8R5w*YjdXb1-0JxPrQvvQ~~/54/Coilovers/15220033

Hey all, I’ve just received my CSF Race Intercooler and what should be a “straight replacement” definitely isn’t, but it’s one hell of a bit of kit. https://csfrace.com/industry-best-bmw-n54-intercooler/ The issue I’m having after removing quite a bit of the intake duct is fitting the hot side charge pipe. I eventually got the cold side on with great difficulty, but I just can’t get the hot side on. It’s almost like the location nubs are off slightly. Any ideas? I’ve been at this on my back for a few days now and I’m getting a bald patch 😜 I’ve tried multi grips to try to turn it but there just isn’t the room. Any advice will be much appreciated.

Yeah, this caught me out too so I spoke to the guys at MHD who advised that the fuel we get here or what I use is BP98. They said I would have to run the 93 Oct map.

Thanks, that's always good to hear. That was before the new plugs & coils and the difference they have made to how smooth the engine runs at idle is amazing.

Hopefully this works 😀 IMG_4432.MOV

I keep the car as well maintained as I possibly can to be fair. I have just replaced Spark plugs with NGK Laser Iridium (1 step colder) and new Delphi Technologies Coils and it has made the car so much smoother. I would like to replace the Injectors with Index-12 but I have just got off the phone with BMW Wellington and I was quoted $3572 + GST for all 6. I will try to upload the video now....

Yup the code followed the coil to cylinder 1. best to replace the whole 6 at the same time? anything else I should check while I’m in there? Thanks for the help!

Hey everyone, I was just out for a short drive, car nearly up to operating temp and I put my foot down a bit up to 80kph and engine light came on. I have checked using MHD and I’ve a misfire in cylinder 6. What is my best option from here? plugs and coils? injectors? (Please noooooo!) any advise would be great.

It's around 125,000, its getting up there

Thanks, I'll give this a go. I will try to get a video if I can and try to post it up here just to be sure.

I’ve heard a couplE of people recommend Pro-ma MBL8 oil additive, but it seems pretty expensive. Has anyone ever tried this? Worth the $80ish

Hey, from what I’ve read lifter tick is pretty normal on the N54 engine, but I was wondering if there is a way to reduce the noise? As it’s pretty loud.

I don’t think so, I’ve had a look and the radius in the corners seem different. I think I may have found the matching design, although who know who actually made them. Avant Garde - M310 - 19x9.5 +33 (5x120) https://www.fitmentindustries.com/buy-wheel-offset/M310-FB520199533/avant-garde-m310-19x95-33? now to find someone who can ship one to me!

I couldn’t even find the offset but I worked it out to be +33.