RiXeffects - 335 Boost Gauge Kit & Pod - UPDATE

e.n335 · 03-15-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RiXst3r

I will be getting a sample batch done of 7 or 8 pods next week, if they pass my test, I will ship those to customers

Great progress. Congratulations, this group buy works as it should be

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RiXst3r · 03-16-2008, 09:35 AM

Last day to get the group buy price... pricing will be going up after today

Thanks to everyone that participated

-Rick

RiXst3r · 03-16-2008, 05:22 PM

NEW PHOTOS!
This is using the actual material to be used in the production pod that everyone will be getting.

I also spent a few minutes running the wires and tubing correctly so you can see the fully "finished" look.

Hope you guys like it...

The major difference between this model and the final production unit is that the final units will have the leather texture just like the dash built into the mold, as well as it will not have the "hand sanded" look that this one has because of being molded direct from a hand made prototype.

I put the camera over my eyes to get the exact driver's perspective

e.n335 · 03-16-2008, 05:36 PM

remydlc · 03-16-2008, 06:26 PM

It looks pretty good. Can't wait to install it in my car.

2007_E93 · 03-16-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiXst3r

NEW PHOTOS!
This is using the actual material to be used in the production pod that everyone will be getting.

I also spent a few minutes running the wires and tubing correctly so you can see the fully "finished" look.

Hope you guys like it...

The major difference between this model and the final production unit is that the final units will have the leather texture just like the dash built into the mold, as well as it will not have the "hand sanded" look that this one has because of being molded direct from a hand made prototype.

I put the camera over my eyes to get the exact driver's perspective

AWESOME JOB!!...LOOKS SPECTACULAR!...and its all removable. Love it already.

RiXst3r · 03-16-2008, 08:03 PM

I just went driving around for a while just to play with it... LOL
I can tell you that in 34 F degree ambient temps the stock car only boosts to 7.1 psi

The other day when it was warmer out, (50 or so) I was seeing 8.3. This is because bmw wanted to maintain the same performance under all conditions... it raises boost with hotter, thinner air, and lowers boost with thicker, colder air... Fun stuff...

The car also limits boost until its warmed up all the way... I couldnt get over 5.7 psi until my oil temp was above 150 or so... must be a safegaurd...

WOPALX · 03-16-2008, 08:30 PM

Are you still looking to do a right hand drive version for us stuck in the colonies?

RiXst3r · 03-16-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WOPALX

Are you still looking to do a right hand drive version for us stuck in the colonies?

Well, all things considered, I am not sure how I would go about test fitting one... I guess I could just mold one to my passenger side? I beleive the cluster "bulge" would change things...

To go through the process of creating another set of molds, and never be able to actually test it, would be rather scary...

HERR FSTIR · 03-16-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RiXst3r

I just went driving around for a while just to play with it... LOL
I can tell you that in 34 F degree ambient temps the stock car only boosts to 7.1 psi

The other day when it was warmer out, (50 or so) I was seeing 8.3. This is because bmw wanted to maintain the same performance under all conditions... it raises boost with hotter, thinner air, and lowers boost with thicker, colder air... Fun stuff...

The car also limits boost until its warmed up all the way... I couldnt get over 5.7 psi until my oil temp was above 150 or so... must be a safegaurd...

I've been suspecting this all winter long. With the gauge I will finally get some confirmatory data. Curious to see what the boost pressure is in subzero temperatures.

iPodAddict · 03-16-2008, 11:47 PM

Sending PM now... just saw this

RiXst3r · 03-17-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by iPodAddict

Sending PM now... just saw this

I am leaving the group buy order page up until noon because I had 3 people PM me asking if they could still get it...

go ahead and order to get the group buy price still...

www.rixeffects.com

NM_BMW · 03-17-2008, 12:54 PM

Yo Rix,

Can you give us what wires hook up to what on the STRI gauge on the cig lighter. I need LIGHT!!!

RiXst3r · 03-17-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Humtek

Yo Rix,

Can you give us what wires hook up to what on the STRI gauge on the cig lighter. I need LIGHT!!!

Ya, just hook the black wire on the gauge to the brown wire on the lighter, and hook BOTH the yellow and red wires on the gauge to the gray with red strip wire on the lighter.

This will cause the gauge to ONLY light up at night, just like the rest of the gauges in the car, and it will also dim from the stalk, with the rest of the gauges.

-Rick

T i h o r · 03-17-2008, 02:18 PM

What happend to the other thread?

RiXst3r · 03-17-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by T i h o r

What happend to the other thread?

Group buy is over... I am in the process of creating a new thread in the sponsor section

RiXst3r · 03-17-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by T i h o r

What happend to the other thread?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126863

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RiXst3r 288 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	NEW PHOTOS! This is using the actual material to be used in the production pod that everyone will be getting. I also spent a few minutes running the wires and tubing correctly so you can see the fully "finished" look. Hope you guys like it... The major difference between this model and the final production unit is that the final units will have the leather texture just like the dash built into the mold, as well as it will not have the "hand sanded" look that this one has because of being molded direct from a hand made prototype. I put the camera over my eyes to get the exact driver's perspective Attached Images
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03-16-2008, 06:26 PM	#93
remydlc Captain 24 Rep 617 Posts Drives: F30 N55 MT/blue metal/red int. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	It looks pretty good. Can't wait to install it in my car. __________________ root@bash-it# shift -g 6 -c 335i \| grep "155 MPH"
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RiXst3r 288 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	I just went driving around for a while just to play with it... LOL I can tell you that in 34 F degree ambient temps the stock car only boosts to 7.1 psi The other day when it was warmer out, (50 or so) I was seeing 8.3. This is because bmw wanted to maintain the same performance under all conditions... it raises boost with hotter, thinner air, and lowers boost with thicker, colder air... Fun stuff... The car also limits boost until its warmed up all the way... I couldnt get over 5.7 psi until my oil temp was above 150 or so... must be a safegaurd...
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03-16-2008, 08:30 PM	#96
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