jake1829

Have you done the intercooler and cai already? If so which ones did you go with?

I went with the Active Autowerke Race Intercooler and the BMS Dual Cone Intake

have a build thread: http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=45668

Best looking car they've made in the last decade!

... Yeah I just said that

Agree, in black

Saw this at precision autowerk on Monday. Looks good. Like the m spec painted grills a lot!

Saw a few build threads in the US forums with the m spec paint grills, digged the look they gave!

Was at precision autowerk getting the insurance job done on the rear bumper ( one of the other tenants hit my car at the work carpark and i needed a new rear bumper) - so while the Car was there i got the cut & polish and duraseal application done to the paintwork of the car, car was looking mint after that!

FYI the "openflash tablet" is just a re banded unit, i have a few of them on my desk. If the tuner gets you to do a full read of the ECU make sure you have a battery charger on it as it can take up to and hour to read the software.

thanks for the heads up

Primarily gonna use it for data-logging runs etc (easier then lugging a laptop in the car), if i decide to go down the route of stacking ( flash + piggyback) for the RB Turbo's or VTT stage 2 turbo's, flexifuel conversion kit - will make it easier to flash the DME based for their flash then sending my DME to them

I used ebay for the Bosch coils, But even FCP Euro or ECS Tuning still work out half the price of genuine BMW from workshop.

Sweet, will keep an eye out, car's at Hi-Velocity next week for the tune once the other parts have been installed (downpipes, cat-back exhaust)

so will see what error codes get thrown out once the power's been dialed up.

Thanks guys, ya definitely loving the look those wheels make

Ya will need to look up the law about quotes etc

On a better note, ordered a new Front Lip and side splitters from JGMODS via kiwishipping.co.nz - be here probably next month some time

ARKYM MTECH front lip

Carbon side splitters

So got the call this morning that the Vossen CV3 wheels had arrived, went there this morning to get them fitted on. Vossen CV3 wheels (20x9 fronts) (20x10.5 rears) on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres (245/30/20 fronts) (285/25/20 rears)

As i had been having issues with OEM wheels that came with car due to the cracks, i had decided to get some Vossen CV3 wheels as replacements. I got a quote from Precision Wheels for $3299 for the set of 4 mags. On the 21/06/2013 i paid the initial deposit $1649.50 and was advised it would take between 4-6weeks to arrive via Ship - it actually took them 8 weeks. I had already researched on getting the wheels online and best i found was $2200 US + $450 US shipping + 15% GST = $3850NZ and would be here in 2 weeks. So i turn up today at Precision wheels to get them fitted, get a phone call about 1hr later saying that their supplier couldn't confirm the price they quoted me now it would cost me $3950 instead of $3299 and its all at cost. Had a choice to get my deposit back after waiting 8 weeks or suck it up and eat the cost . Left me with a very bitter taste on this whole experience, i definitely wouldn't be recommending them or doing business with them again

Let me know how it goes with the COBB, i went down the route of the openflash tablet (http://www.procedetuning.com/BMW/n54/Openflash/index.html)

just waiting on UPS to deliver it

btw Matt - where did you guy the coils? (just in case i may need to get some) - i haven't tuned my car yet but have replaced all my spark plugs

thanks

Seems to be a by-product of the direct engine fuction on the N54: http://blog.eastwood.com/eastwood-chatter/...-intake-valves/

and my car only has about 40K on it and was stock, and you saw how it was looking when it was opened up , with the BMS Oil Catch Can installed this will collect what would of been usually sitting/coating my intakes

Wheels have arrived in NZ from the US, still waiting on them to be delivered to Precision Wheels

Hi
thought i would share what i am currently doing with my 335i

So a couple of months ago, I picked up a 2009 335i M



Ordered the following bits:

Active Autowerk Race Front Mount Intercooler
Active Autowerk Bov kit
Active Autowerk Exhaust
BMS Oil Catch Can
BMS Dual Cone Intake
AR design downpipes
LUX Angel Eyes

Now when i bought the car, it was ex-uk
Pre-inspection of the car, 2 wheels had cracks in them. In 2 months, i have had 2 other cracks on the wheels ( and i haven't hit any potholes - my old e46 was lowered and on 19's so i know when i have "hit something" and saw that cracked BMW wheels seemed to be an issue with the UK BMW's, so decided to get rid of these POS wheels and get something decent

Ordered Vossen CV3 20inch wheels from Precsion Wheels
Ordered Michelin PSS tyres from tiretrack


I have been chatting to Ross@BMworkshop Botany about the mods and installation and sorted out all the bits would be installed there. Ross was a big help with my questions, his wealth of knowledge and previous work done to other 335i/135's gave me a lot of insight on what i should focus on and i knew the job would be done right

As its a 6AT 335i, had been reading about the new Alpina B3 flash for the TCU, had Ross flash my car - if you have a 6AT 335i - this flash is night and day to stock
WOW, car was a total different beast after the flash, if you like driving in D - might not be for you as it tries to quickly change to 6 as soon as possible - tho great for fuel saving economy . Sport mode a lot of fun - def noticed the change and when in M mode gear changes were crisp and fast
More info: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.p...ht=alpina+flash

So got the car on the dyno before the mods were installed



Bits arrived at BMworkshop Botany :





Give you an idea, stock intercooler in the front, new intercooler at the back


So with the N54 engine, the intakes get clogged over time, so i decided this was the best time to get them cleaned out
Intakes current status:



Intakes after being cleaned:


So last week i had the following bits installed
AA Intercooler
AA Bov Kit
BMS Dual Cone Intakes
BMS Oil Catch Can
Replaced all Spark Plugs



















Next week I'll be getting the downpipes, exhaust, angel eyes and tune done on the car

I have had a V1's for a number of years and find the arrows very useful , never had issues with them and imo worth every penny!

Couple of weeks ago ordered some Michelin PSS from TR

245/30/20

285/25/20

Tires: $1,426.00 US

Shipping: $287.82 US

Duty : around $360 NZ

was pretty quick - 5 days it was at my door

thanks for the feedback/comments , as Bmworkshop out at botany was going to install the bits and bobs i am waiting for to arrive- makes sense to use Gavin

thanks again

Hey,

am looking to get my 335i remapped and was advised of 2 places to get it done - could anyone give me some feedback/references if you have had your car done with either?

Gavin@Hi Velocity

Basil@Auto Passion

thanks!

thanks guys

e46 imo is my fav 3 series look, though the e92 shape is growing on me

Been reading the forums for ages, thanks for the great tips & info!

Just recently bought a 2009 335i ex UK, def a nice change from my old e46

few things on my wish list to get done

http://imageshack.us/g/1/10126939/

my old car:

http://imageshack.us/g/1/10126938/

Hi,

I am also very interested to hear feedback as well , have a 335i arriving from Japan next month and would def be keen to get the i-drive system working here

Selling my car as in the market for a upgrade

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...720&ed=true

where are you located, service history? etc

Located in Auckland , Takanini

Serviced at Team Mcmillian / Bmworkshop

Hi,

Surplus run around car

Body: Sedan, 4 door

Colour: Metallic Blue

Transmission: Automatic

Odometer: 216730Km

History: 2 owners , NZ new

WOF: Jan 2011

Reg: 01/04/2011

Features: ABS, Air conditioning, Allow wheels (18) with near new tyres, central locking, power steering, electric windows, leather trim

This is a good looking 525i that drives well. It is in good condition and the motor and transmission are in good working order

$ 3000 ONO

Contact details : 0275111944