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01-02-2020, 06:52 AM | #4533 |
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01-21-2020, 08:56 PM | #4535 |
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Mod 122 - Kics Leggdura Racing black 2 pc closed race nuts
Once technically not a mod because, have had a few sets of race nuts on the car over the years. To be specific a few sets of Motor Sports hardware opened end race nuts. The only problem with the Motor Sports nuts is they rust up and end up looking skanky ![]() Big call out to DrJ (Shane) for selling me this closed end set ![]() Being two piece, its a bit more work to get the wheels on and off now, but no real hassle. Screw on and torque the tapered wheel nut and then screw the covering cap onto the nut. Done ![]() I'm running 82 mm studs and had to run spacers to get these to fit. Looks much better then the rusty MS nuts imo ![]() Pics below Pic 1 - Before Pic 2 - After Pic 3 - Front of box in case anyone wants dets Pic 4 - New nuts (comes with lock and socket for installation) ![]() Pic 3 - Close up of nut and cap Pics 5 & 6 - Installed |
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01-22-2020, 07:45 AM | #4536 |
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Helix OD install continued
Support bracket for the Helix arrived a week ago, so finally got around to reinstalling the Helix. Without the support bracket the OD unit and HPFP basically hang off the vac pump. Gyroscopic forces from the spinning parts apparently put all the force on the vac pump, which in my case failed. The new bracket is suppose to stabilize these forces, which makes sense. You can see from the pics below how much extra length is added with the helix installed, which means we have to extend the HP fuel line. Vince did a great job fabricating these, ready for welding ![]() Pics below Pic 1 - Helix attached to HPFP Pic 2 - New support bracket Pic 3 - Installed Pic 4 - Stock vs extended HP fuel line Pic 5 - Location of HPFP in engine bay Pic 6 - Vac pump and HPFP is tucked behind the alternator Pic 7 - Stock set up showing position on vac pump and HPFP Pic 8 - Set up with Helix unit installed for comparison |
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01-22-2020, 07:57 PM | #4539 |
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01-25-2020, 01:06 AM | #4541 | |
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Drives: 2009 e92 335i MSport DCT
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Also, thanks for showing everyone your nuts. ![]()
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01-25-2020, 07:21 AM | #4542 |
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Hahahaha no worries Aus
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02-15-2020, 01:58 AM | #4544 |
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Helix install continued
Pretty wet day in Melb today, but perfect for doing some work on the car ![]() Today's task was to replace the temporary low pressure fuel lines and secure down the flex fuel module Some careful measurements and a quick trip to speed pro to pick up some parts and within an hour to two, Vince had the old lines out and the new lines in ![]() Including the shortest fuel line ever made, measuring a tiny 52 mm lol Big thanks to Vince, as always made the job look easy ![]() ![]() Pics below: Pics 1 & 2 - New LP fuel lines Pic 3 - Flex fuel sensor bolted to fuel line shield Pic 4 - Installed ![]() |
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02-15-2020, 04:52 AM | #4546 |
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02-15-2020, 06:36 AM | #4547 | |
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02-16-2020, 12:56 AM | #4548 | |
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Yes the panels were off the car when painted, 1/4 panels colour match was spot on so no blending needed Which post mate? I cant remember in what context "colour rectification" was mentioned sry ![]() Are you planning to install some new panels Aussie? |
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02-17-2020, 06:39 AM | #4549 | ||
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the carbon fibre csl style boot lid. It fits really well and lightens the trunk on my E93. the M3 style front bumper. The steel M3 style bonnet which is good fit but very soft. It dents very easily. The M3 style skirts. Am waiting on Eurosport to respond on the M3 fenders and M style rear bumper. The car goes on jacks this weekend (got my company car today) for a complete fit up. I am really still considering a gloss nardo grey wrap. Even thinking about doing it myself. Got a quote of $3500 to get it done. I have gloss black M4 wheels. I have a BMS charge pipe, Tial BOV, BMS vacuum adapter on the way from the USA. I am waiting on my Vrsf downpipes and 5 inch inter cooler to ship at the end of the month. Car already has BMS DCIs, JB4, MHD BEF and MHD transmission flash. Still looking for H&R springs. Currently has some tuning issues. Lots of turbo lag but pulls like hell once the turbos spool. First gear pulls are a disaster and full throttle gear shifts still causing a split second power loss. My JB4 which runs on my Android head unit shows the WGMS hunting between 30 and 50% at 100koh (10% throttle). The timing is all over the place too. My favourite thing to do is 2nd gear pulls from standstill. The torque that 16psi gives is amazing and the straight 6 sound is incredible. Don't get me started..... |
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02-19-2020, 02:36 AM | #4550 | |
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Wow that's an solid list of mods you got lined up there Aus Nardo grey wrap will look amazing, personally I would get it done professionally, while some things can be DIY, IMO there are things that are just a massive pinta and better off paying someone to do (downpipes and body wrap im looking at you lol) ![]() ![]() Not sure whats going on there with the throttle thing there but JB4 and MHD dont always play nice together I had problems too running both, only ran smooth once I ditched the JB4 and went MHD standalone. I do miss some of the JB4 features but car runs so much better on the MHD ![]() Meanwhile would love to see your ride before you do all the work to it Feel free to post here if you like, or start a build thread, always good to have a record to look back on ![]() #modbugbitten hahaa |
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02-29-2020, 04:31 PM | #4551 |
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High pressure fuel line extended and purge welded by Vince
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03-01-2020, 03:17 AM | #4552 |
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Great turn out to the Albert Park meet today
Big thanks to Rob for organizing Nice to see some old and new faces Really good to see new people getting into the N54 platform, and so passionate about their cars ![]() Was a great afternoon and awesome to meet everyone, looking forward to the next event ![]() Maybe a cruise through the Dandenongs?? ![]() |
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03-14-2020, 10:56 PM | #4553 |
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Helix OD hard fuel line
Last part of the install of the Helix OD mod Have been running the flexible fuel line supplied with the Helix kit for the HP fuel side, it was always a temporary measure, while we extended and purge welded a hard fuel line for the HP side Ended up buying our own equipment to be able to do purge welding Vince did a great job of fabricating up a line and installing it ![]() Quick test drive it passed the test (in other words the car didn't go up in flames, which is great) ![]() With the Helix support bracket and all the fuel lines finished, its time to get it on the dyno and finish the tune ![]() Pics below Pic 1 - Vince installing extended HP fuel line Pics 2 & 3 - Bends and curves perfectly Pic 4 - Fuel line clip (as I said to Vince, its his attention to the little details that makes his work such a quality job ) ![]() Last edited by Socket; 03-14-2020 at 11:45 PM.. |
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03-14-2020, 11:44 PM | #4554 |
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New Oil Filter Housing and Stock Intake Manifold
While we had the passenger side of the engine pulled apart, we took the opportunity to do some more work. With the Helix OD unit finished, we no longer need to EOS port injection set up, so out with the EOS and back to a stock intake mani (thanks to the generosity of DRJ... cheers Shane) ![]() Is kind of a reverse mod I guess LOL Also still having problems with a leaking OFHG Regular readers will know, that we have ongoing issues, like oil lines blowing off and dropping 5L oil all over the highway, 3 shredded serpentine belts and a range of problems because of this leak Even got rid of the thermostat and by installing a delete plate, but the slow leak is still there ![]() So today the next volley was fire in the war against the leaky OFHG, by installing a brand new Oil Filter Housing and gaskets !!! ![]() If this doesn't work then we might need to make a custom delete plate or something, regardless the work is not over as we still have to make up some custom hard oil line and install a oil thermostat somewhere near the front mounted oil cooler ![]() Will let you know it the new housing fixes the problem ![]() Pics below Pic 1 - EOS intake manifold Pic 2 - Back to a stock intake manifold Pic 3 - Old oil filter housing and delete plate Pic 4 - Old housing removed Pics 5 & 6 - Installing new housing Pics 7 & 8 - Done |
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