[Pyro335]

fuuaark it looks good

[JJH]

Great new location shoot Socks. FWIW I reckon the stance is just right with the spacers you have now. I hope you can eliminate any of the rubbing and stay with the setup as it is

As for the wheels, you mentioned the specs are: 19 x 8.5 (running 235/35) fronts, 19 x 9.5 (running 265/30) rears. Do you have any idea what the offsets are??

[Socket]

Originally Posted by JJH_335

Great new location shoot Socks. FWIW I reckon the stance is just right with the spacers you have now. I hope you can eliminate any of the rubbing and stay with the setup as it is

As for the wheels, you mentioned the specs are: 19 x 8.5 (running 235/35) fronts, 19 x 9.5 (running 265/30) rears. Do you have any idea what the offsets are??

Still have the 5mm to go on the fronts
Not sure about the offsets tbh
I think they are +25 all round

[harms]

Originally Posted by Trev88

Your car looks amazing socket! Is it me or did u shoot this in a really dangerous place where the roof looks like it'll fall on your beautiful car?

haha Murrumbeena, so dangerous!

[Socket]

Originally Posted by harms

haha Murrumbeena, so dangerous!

Hahaaha yeh gangster hood. This is an actual servo in Melb. Well spotted Harmsy

[harms]

Originally Posted by Socket

Hahaaha yeh gangster hood. This is an actual servo in Melb. Well spotted Harmsy

For those who don't know the area... Its really quite expensive

[_ink]

When are you going to have the Awron installed Socks?

[Socket]

Originally Posted by _ink

When are you going to have the Awron installed Socks?

On order mate. 6 - 8 weeks for delivery. Had to get a custom build for RHD, increased max boost and some other goodies

[_ink]

Originally Posted by Socket

On order mate. 6 - 8 weeks for delivery. Had to get a custom build for RHD, increased max boost and some other goodies

Forgot if you're still running jb4, but if I remember correctly - that needs a special harness?

[Socket]

Mod 26 - 5 mm spacers all round

Finally fitted 5mm spacers on both fronts and backs to fill out the new rims and rubber. No rubbing except on full lock up front and on big bumps.
Rims sit nice and flush with the guards with the top of the tyre curving under the guard to give a few mm clearance. Pretty happy with the end result...

Pics below

[Socket]

Originally Posted by _ink

Forgot if you're still running jb4, but if I remember correctly - that needs a special harness?

Not running JB4 anymore mate, MHD tune now

[CYL]

Originally Posted by Socket

Mod 26 - 5 mm spacers all round

Finally fitted 5mm spacers on both fronts and backs to fill out the new rims and rubber. No rubbing except on full lock up front and on big bumps.
Rims sit nice and flush with the guards with the top of the tyre curving under the guard to give a few mm clearance. Pretty happy with the end result...

Pics below

Socket, what offset are your wheels having?
and why don't you blackout your headlight at the same time when naynay installed the LED rings for you?

oh, yeah, waiting for more photos after the 6th (air duct)

[Socket]

Originally Posted by CYL

Socket, what offset are your wheels having?
and why don't you blackout your headlight at the same time when naynay installed the LED rings for you?

oh, yeah, waiting for more photos after the 6th (air duct)

Offsets are +25 I think.

Did consider blacking out headlight shrouds but was not after the murder look so stuck with stock which fits in nice with the space gray.

Vent install planned for Sunday. Will take some before and after shots just for those peps thinking of doing this

[Socket]

Misplaced spare key so ordered a blank fob for $104 from

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301299679...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Took 7 days from order to delivery

Fob arrived today. Safely packed in padded satchel and anti-static bag

Fob identical to the OEM one, in weight, finish and build quality
Complete with battery, transponder and chip, and blank slide out key

Included little BMW logo to stick onto the button. Backing glue was pretty weak so used a spot of glue to stick it in place

Ill get it coded at the local locksmith and report back

[dying4004]

Hi Socket

how much locksmith take to get these coded usually?

cheers

[Socket]

Mod 27 - M3 Ducts

The ducts supplied with the M3 rep front, have stepped sides which just didn't look clean.

Great news is the mouth of the ducts on the M3 rep front and the real M3 front are the same size.

InQ and Enis were busy today, so decided to DIM using the link DrJ posted

Took me most of the day, because I had to take off the front wheels to get the fender lining off. Just isn't any room in the wheel well, with the new wheels, plus lots of trimming and lots time figuring out how to mount the ducts...

End up being a great fit and +100 for the improved look and functionality

Pic 1 - Before, Notice the stepped sides of the ducts
Pic 2 - After, Notice the clean, smooth lines
Pic 3 - Drivers side ducts, M3 on the left, M3 rep on the right
Pic 4 - Passenger side ducts, M3 on the left, M3 rep on the right
Pic 5 - 3 hrs in and the bumper is off
Pic 6 - Trimming in progress
Pic 7 & 8 - Left and right ducts glued in place

[Socket]

Few more notes for peps who may be considering a duct transplant
Not only do the ducts look cleaner but the drivers side duct can be trimmed to direct air onto the oil cooler
The M3 rep ducts tapered into a small hole which directed air into the wheel well
The new ducts should at least drop the oil temp by at least 35C (maybe)

Pic 1 - Close up of finished passenger side duct
Pic 2 - Close up of finished drivers side duct
Pic 3 - Close up of M3 rep drivers side duct, notice the duct tapering to a small hole
Pic 4 - M3 rep duct where it would normally sit in front of the oil cooler with bumper on
Pic 5 - M3 duct in comparison, notice how the duct covers the oil cooler
Pic 6 - Looking up inside the finished drivers side duct, oil cooler now gets fresh air

[Socket]

More details provided in the DIY below

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1169999

[Socket]

Vents look like this

[AUSf22]

Socky do you notice any decrease in the oil temp?

[Socket]

Originally Posted by AUSf22

Socky do you notice any decrease in the oil temp?

Yes was running around 105 - 110 now is slightly below 100 so I think its reduced the temp by 8 to 10C

[vtl]

M3 ducts looking good!

Originally Posted by Socket

Mod 28 - Blackjax 5

Decide with all the work and money put into our whips, a simple immobilizer system would be a good investment
Came across this in a technical thread and decided this would be a great solution
If you haven't come across the Blackjax before check out the vid in the next post
Downside is having to enter a code to start the car, but I guess that's the whole point of the anti theft system lol

Just need some help now to install it

Pic 1 - Boxed
Pic 2 - Unboxed
Pic 3 - Close up of key pad

Make sure you get someone who knows what they're doing to install it.

Most of these alarms aren't sophisticated, they are wired in series with the starter and ignition wires. Unfortunately most 'professional' installs just cut into your loom, wire it to the alarm controller and electrical tape everything up. Yuck.

You can buy any BMW connector and pins (they all have part numbers) and make your own retrofit harnesses WITHOUT cutting anything. Wiring diagrams are all out there on the interwebs too. My old car had an aftermarket alarm from the previous owner and that was such a shit job removing it and seeing how 'professional' the install was.

I'd be happy to help you out if you wanna DIY it, can walk you though the wiring diagrams and stuff if you need.