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  3. Posted · Report reply

    Quick Update:

    Ordered Apex EC-7 wheels from VAC Motorsports 18x9 (ET31) x4

    Haven't decided which semi slick to run yet.....any suggestions welcome :D

    Ordered the following M3 parts:

    M3 Front Kit - (31102283575, 31102283576, 31102283577, 31102283578, 37142283867)
    M3 Rear Kit - (33322283547, 33322283548, 33322283545, 33322283546)
    ABS Sensor Brackets x2 - (34522283017)
    M3 Subframe Front Bushing Kit (2each) - (33312283382, 33312283383)
    M3 Front Sway Bar - (31352283965)
    Will be changing my OEM brake pads to Pagid RS29 (yellow)
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    There's 63k on the car at the moment, so I think it's probably due for an intake clean. I might get the guys over at BMWorkshop to take a look for me and get that OCC on ASAP. I think you're right about the DP fix too -- I remember reading that somewhere now.

    Agreed that meth is probably too much of an issue for a DD, but from what I'm reading the benefits are supposed to be huge. Where do you get your E85 from? Looking around I can see only Gull Pukekohe sells it (according to the Gull website).

    Are the mods listed in your signature current or planned? If current you must have a monster of a car, I'd love to see it in person some time.

    Yep, you'll be in good hand with Ross & Gavin@Bmworkshop - they've done pretty much all the installation of the mods on my 335i

    Benefits can be good, but to me it's basically a octane bandaid and if the meth dies/stops and if you're tune is relying on it - your engine could be in trouble -

    Ya - Gull Pukekohe is the only service station in Auckland - you can buy it in drums from other places but it's terrible mileage if you run it full time (around 350Km on a full tank auckland driving) - on track days i am pretty much empty by mid-day (30-40L/100km)

    I only run it usually when i am doing track days or when i know i am going for a fun drive over the weekend

    Mods in signature listed are currently installed :D - Def would be great to catch up some time

    BTW with my mechanical warranty - it was purchased through AA - I informed them of all the mods installed - i think due to all the installation being down by BMWorkshop they didn't have a issue - they did ask for some invoices and they sent someone to BMWorkshop to check the car - but car's still covered :D

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    Yeah, this was partly the reason I jumped on this car when I could. Everything sorta fell in to place, I love the Dakota leather interior, it had the sunroof, was the last of the N54's while being the newest shape, had low KM's, flew through a BMW pre-purchase inspection and was praised as being one of the tidiest they'd seen. It is also a 6MT which I had trouble finding through my 2-3 months of looking around. I even got it for a good price compared to the other models I saw around.

    Once I have a bit of spare cash laying around I'm really keen to get just the JB4 in. Even the extra 100HP at the crank on an otherwise stock car is going to make a huge difference.

    For shits and giggles I've priced up a few mods and for not a huge amount of money you can really do a LOT to the car.

    Prices in USD:

    • JB4 PNP (N54 Stage 3) plus USB Cable and Dual Cone Intake Combo - $599
    • N54 135/1M/335 - BMW Oil Catch Can by BMS - $179
    • cp-e 135/335 Intercooler - $839
    • Optional Add-On Oil Cooler for use with CPE intercooler - $129
    • cp-e™ BMW 135i, 335i & 335xi 3" Catless Downpipes - $579
    • BMS Downpipe Fix -- N54 Twin Turbo Motor - $100
    • BMS Replacement Downpipe Gaskets/Hardware - $19
    • cp-e BMW 135i / 335i Blowoff Valve Kit (TiAL) - $550
    • BMS Stainless Steel Brake Line Upgrade Kit - $119
    • BMS Meth Kit with 2.3 gal. Integrated Tank, solenoid, including FSB - $529
    • Shipping to NZ - $200

    Total = $3569.00USD or $4256NZD

    I guess with all that though I can kiss my 4 year mechanical warranty goodbye as it's a LOT of mods to strip off if I need to take it in!

    Sounds like a great buy! - 6MT are rare

    What sort of KM is on the car? Mine was around 40K when i bought it and it needed the walnut blasting on the intakes to clear them - then i had the BMS OCC installed

    You can definitely make it a M3 Killer without spending much :D - Some quality mods there, - you should be set to run higher tune without going into limp mode- i don't think you need the downpipe fix (flash tune it's coded out) and from memory with the JB4 it clears that code - i think the mod was there for previous versions of the JB4 (double check tho)

    So you're going down the Meth route - brave!

    I've just seen and read some horror stories and to me with all the general checking to make sure they system is working ( no air, lines not tangled etc etc) too much trouble for a DD

    That's the reason i went down the E85 fuel route for the power tune / tracking

    The car is a total different beast once the factory tune has been replaced - will bring a big smile to the face when you plant it :D

    With the OFT tune

    98 Fuel - around 105HP at the wheels difference - Torque difference of 190Nm

    E85 Fuel - around 135HP at the wheels difference - Torque difference of 271Nm

    My plan if i go down the JB4 route will be to run stacked mode (BMS backend flash or Wedge backend flash with JB4 piggy) - am sure i can get some higher HP figures with the stock turbo's

    My only suggestion is with the higher HP figures on the car you look at getting a LSD and suspension sorted out -

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    Congrats :D

    Ahh the last N54 version before they switched to the N55 engine, the N54 is a lot more tunable for power then the N55

    I see you have mod list already sorted :D - I am still trying to work out if i am switching to a JB4 or Cobb tune from the PTF guys - would be keen to hear about how the JB4 goes with your car

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    So, you'd recommend this, Suresh? http://www.phantasmusa.com/bmw540ie39.html - Wavetrac LSD for US$1,170, compared to Quaife around GBP900.

    Hey Julian,

    Not sure about the vendor link (never bought anything from them)

    Do you know if the Quaife model that applies to the E39 is the same as the 335i? (quick check at hpashop.com shows them for around $1400 US)

    Has anyone reviewed the Wavetrac LSD on the e39 on the forums etc?

    From my point of view - the technology behind how the wavetrac operates is superior to how the Quaife Unit works - but i am sure someone can chime in

  14. Posted · Edited by mod335 · Report reply

    Yeah yeah.

    Looks like Quaife is the way to go... When I can afford it. Similar or less money to M5 kit, brand new and less hassle to install. Should be able to get one shipped from the UK for sub $2K... But I don't have $2K at the moment.

    EDIT: Actually, the Wavetrac unit is considerably cheaper. Think Suresh uses one (looks like it's the same part # as E39 540i as well). Should be able to land this one for sub NZ$1500.

    LOL - it's the same one as mine Julian!

    For me the price difference between the Quaife Unit and the Wavetrac was $50

    I knew Quaife was a well known brand in motorsport and wanted to know why quite a few of the high HP N54 models were putting the wavetrac lsd

    I ended up going the Wavetrac due to its technology difference, to me it was the better technology - it would never operate as a open diff while the Quaife could in certain conditions

    http://www.wavetrac.net/technical.htm - "how its different tab"

    Gavin & Ross @BMWorkshop were a bit unsure about my option - but the comments i got from them it was a well machined and they were impressed at the quality of the LSD

    For me the Wavetrac LSD has been brilliant and its worked as intended :D

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    2014 Mod List

    As i have been bitten with the track bug, will be focussing on that

    • Upgrade brake pads from OEM
    • SS brake lines to replace rubber OEM lines

    Surprised that i haven't warped or broken my stock brake setup, its held up well!

    Will see how that goes for a couple of track days and if needed will upgrade to AP Racing BBK if fading/heating/etc is an issue

    • Apex EC-7 Wheels
    • Semi Slick tyres
    • M3 Suspension conversion kit
    • Changing my tune from the Open Flash Tablet to running a stacked setup with the JB4 (backend flash + piggy)
    • Replace spark plugs with NGK 5992 (.022 gap)

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    looking good mate

    So I heard from Seth you removed the rear tint? - much difference within the cabin?

    Was hoping he would come up with a solution, the tint guys in the US seem to tint these dot matrix glass fine .......

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    There is a aftermarket flex fuel kit for the 335i that links in with the procede piggyback / stack combo (flash + piggyback) - bit pricey and due to a few concerns i have with this vendor , i don't want to be locked into their system

    http://www.procedetuning.com/BMW/n54/styled-21/styled-19/index.html

    With the new inline fuel pump i am able to run full e85 without blending on the stock turbo's , however when I upgrade the turbo's due to the fuelling issues on the 335i - i will only be able to do a e50 or e60 mix

    hope a new aftermarket HPFP will be released soon to fix this issue!

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