Just installed SSTT and K & N

spyahoo · 01-09-2008, 10:15 PM

I can finally hear the turbos in this car! Big difference over stock. Very fun. Power comes on strong, car now feels like you have turbo lag because it hits you hard. Can definitely tell the psi is increased. I only drove it for 20 minutes but one thing I have noticed in this short time is it feels like the timing is retarted now compared to stock at low rpm. Maybe my ECU needs to "learn". My car always had an issue at idle, RPM would jump around a little, but now its rock solid. I would definitely recommend this to folks not wanting to mess with ECU. Absolute blast.

Couple of tips for install:

There was no way my 2 arms were fitting down there. I have scratches all over my arms to prove it. So after 30 minutes of trying I tried a different method that took 5 minutes. I used the guitar pick and pulled the clip back with right arm, then i used a long screw driver (over a foot long) with small flat head on it, with the screw driver in my left hand I gently pushed down on the male end of the tmap sensor (it has edge on it so the flat head fit perfectly up against it). This got it starting to come out, I then just used my right hand which was already down there holding the pick to pull it out. I then dropped the pick, so off to closet to get a coat hanger, put some gum on the end of it and the pick was recovered. Ill will try to make some pictures of the way I got the sensor unclipped because it was very easy to do.

tryangles · 01-09-2008, 10:52 PM

great post.. Thanks for the info

5soko · 01-11-2008, 11:23 AM

both good additions to the car and they work well together. i have the same setup.

gonzo · 01-11-2008, 01:05 PM

SSTT/BMC for me.

flukey · 01-11-2008, 02:58 PM

SSTT and ITG for me... and i love it

alms21 · 01-11-2008, 03:15 PM

I have the SSTT as well and love it. Where is the easiest place to pick up a K&N airfilter and how much do they cost?

gonzo · 01-11-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alms21

I have the SSTT as well and love it. Where is the easiest place to pick up a K&N airfilter and how much do they cost?

If you look at the BMC. Ask for Eloy. $85 shipped 3 day UPS. No tax out of CAL.
www.raceprecision.com

fotiki · 01-11-2008, 04:08 PM

SSTT / K&N for me too.

alms21 · 01-11-2008, 06:50 PM

Brisk and Gonzo - thanks for the info.

sejoon85 · 01-13-2008, 09:12 PM

K&N, BMW, ITG..... just personal preferences? Or why are people choosing one filter over another? They are all drop in replacement filters aren't they?

Just would like to find out, if I will notice any differences if I drop in an aftermarket filter. I also have an SSTT at the moment.

Thanks

LODOSS · 01-13-2008, 10:57 PM

Seems like everyone is really happy with the drop in and SSTT combo.. I think this is the route I will be going. Anyone else expereince the intermitten power issues mentioned in the other post?

01-09-2008, 10:15 PM	#1
spyahoo Private 0 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Just installed SSTT and K & N I can finally hear the turbos in this car! Big difference over stock. Very fun. Power comes on strong, car now feels like you have turbo lag because it hits you hard. Can definitely tell the psi is increased. I only drove it for 20 minutes but one thing I have noticed in this short time is it feels like the timing is retarted now compared to stock at low rpm. Maybe my ECU needs to "learn". My car always had an issue at idle, RPM would jump around a little, but now its rock solid. I would definitely recommend this to folks not wanting to mess with ECU. Absolute blast. Couple of tips for install: There was no way my 2 arms were fitting down there. I have scratches all over my arms to prove it. So after 30 minutes of trying I tried a different method that took 5 minutes. I used the guitar pick and pulled the clip back with right arm, then i used a long screw driver (over a foot long) with small flat head on it, with the screw driver in my left hand I gently pushed down on the male end of the tmap sensor (it has edge on it so the flat head fit perfectly up against it). This got it starting to come out, I then just used my right hand which was already down there holding the pick to pull it out. I then dropped the pick, so off to closet to get a coat hanger, put some gum on the end of it and the pick was recovered. Ill will try to make some pictures of the way I got the sensor unclipped because it was very easy to do. Last edited by spyahoo; 01-10-2008 at 08:02 AM..
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01-09-2008, 10:52 PM	#2
tryangles LA Native 14 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 sdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (5)	great post.. Thanks for the info
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01-11-2008, 11:23 AM	#3
5soko Brigadier General 350 Rep 4,633 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	both good additions to the car and they work well together. i have the same setup. __________________ Current: E63S AMG 4matic RENNtech \|\| M5 Evolve..Eventuri \|\| F10 LCI 535i MHD
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01-11-2008, 01:05 PM	#4
gonzo Lieutenant General 10323 Rep 14,447 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	SSTT/BMC for me. __________________ Crazy Diamond
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01-11-2008, 02:58 PM	#5
flukey Go big or go home! 54 Rep 948 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (9)	SSTT and ITG for me... and i love it
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01-11-2008, 03:15 PM	#6
alms21 Banned 99 Rep 957 Posts Drives: '10 GT-R Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Frederick, MD/Sarasota, FL iTrader: (3)	I have the SSTT as well and love it. Where is the easiest place to pick up a K&N airfilter and how much do they cost?
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01-11-2008, 04:08 PM	#8
fotiki Private 4 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Step-JB3-K&N-Scoops Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Greece iTrader: (0)	SSTT / K&N for me too.
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01-11-2008, 06:50 PM	#9
alms21 Banned 99 Rep 957 Posts Drives: '10 GT-R Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Frederick, MD/Sarasota, FL iTrader: (3)	Brisk and Gonzo - thanks for the info.
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01-13-2008, 09:12 PM	#10
sejoon85 Captain 23 Rep 683 Posts Drives: AW e92 m3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	K&N, BMW, ITG..... just personal preferences? Or why are people choosing one filter over another? They are all drop in replacement filters aren't they? Just would like to find out, if I will notice any differences if I drop in an aftermarket filter. I also have an SSTT at the moment. Thanks
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01-13-2008, 10:57 PM	#11
LODOSS First Lieutenant 5 Rep 306 Posts Drives: AW 335 E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VA iTrader: (1)	Seems like everyone is really happy with the drop in and SSTT combo.. I think this is the route I will be going. Anyone else expereince the intermitten power issues mentioned in the other post?
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