Question about the free bov diy

burningchicken · 07-11-2010, 04:26 PM

I would have posted in the diy thread, but I figured I would get a better and faster response here.

I did the free BOV diy and just wanted to make sure that I did it correctly since there was only one picture in the thread.

I purchased two 3/4 inch plugs from homedepot.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

These did NOT fit however. I had to flip it around and use the square part to plug it, which actually fit quite well. I did not use electrical tape because it made it slip out more easily.

The blow off noise produced is noticeable, but barely. Perhaps my BMS DCI has something to do with it?

Perhaps placebo?

Here are some pictures. If I did something wrong, please tell me. Thanks!

burningchicken · 07-11-2010, 04:27 PM

o.O
sorry about pic size and quality. stupid iphone.

BOOSTED4DR · 07-11-2010, 06:25 PM

What do you do with the hose, do u leave them free air..

burningchicken · 07-11-2010, 06:50 PM

yea theyre just sitting free in there. I moved them in the first two pics to get a better shot of the plug.

burningchicken · 07-12-2010, 01:49 AM

The set up is actually very noticeable with the windows down and music off. It sounds very nice. Very not ricer.

prelude2perfect · 07-12-2010, 02:13 PM

I did this a few weeks ago. Definately noticable over stock but not anywhere near as loud as a real BOV. It's worth it if you like the sound though

07-11-2010, 04:26 PM	#1
burningchicken Lieutenant 27 Rep 438 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: noVA, Virginia Tech iTrader: (5)	Question about the free bov diy I would have posted in the diy thread, but I figured I would get a better and faster response here. I did the free BOV diy and just wanted to make sure that I did it correctly since there was only one picture in the thread. I purchased two 3/4 inch plugs from homedepot. http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053 These did NOT fit however. I had to flip it around and use the square part to plug it, which actually fit quite well. I did not use electrical tape because it made it slip out more easily. The blow off noise produced is noticeable, but barely. Perhaps my BMS DCI has something to do with it? Perhaps placebo? Here are some pictures. If I did something wrong, please tell me. Thanks! Attached Images
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07-11-2010, 04:27 PM	#2
burningchicken Lieutenant 27 Rep 438 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: noVA, Virginia Tech iTrader: (5)	o.O sorry about pic size and quality. stupid iphone.
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07-11-2010, 06:25 PM	#3
BOOSTED4DR Captain 31 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BK,NYC iTrader: (6)	What do you do with the hose, do u leave them free air.. __________________
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07-11-2010, 06:50 PM	#4
burningchicken Lieutenant 27 Rep 438 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: noVA, Virginia Tech iTrader: (5)	yea theyre just sitting free in there. I moved them in the first two pics to get a better shot of the plug.
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07-12-2010, 01:49 AM	#5
burningchicken Lieutenant 27 Rep 438 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: noVA, Virginia Tech iTrader: (5)	The set up is actually very noticeable with the windows down and music off. It sounds very nice. Very not ricer.
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07-12-2010, 02:13 PM	#6
prelude2perfect Captain 61 Rep 621 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 and 2015 535i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (8)	I did this a few weeks ago. Definately noticable over stock but not anywhere near as loud as a real BOV. It's worth it if you like the sound though
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