[Issa335is]

One more question for you guys!! recommended FMIC? heard the MHD can make your car run a little warmer than usual? thanks guys!! and thanks to anyone who gave me some input already!

[LMB335IS]

Originally Posted by Issa335is

Perfect thank you, now by custom tune do you mean one other than the ones included in the stage 1-2 packs they offer?

Yes. It's a tune that is custom tailored to your car, your fueling preferences, etc. Usually a tuner will supply you with a base map and after much logging and map revisions you should arrive at a polished product that blows away the OTS tunes.

[GATORB8]

Originally Posted by Issa335is

One more question for you guys!! recommended FMIC? heard the MHD can make your car run a little warmer than usual? thanks guys!! and thanks to anyone who gave me some input already!

Its not that the car runs hotter. The FMIC lowers the Intake Air Temperature (heated by the compression of the turbos.). An aftermarket FMIC will cool better, allowing even more aggressive tuning. It's a part of moving through the stages..

[GATORB8]

Originally Posted by Issa335is

Will look into them now thanks for the feed back, do you know if the stock 19's could fit 265's in the back instead of 255??

The wheels can fit even wider, but you'll need to make sure you can fit without rubbing. Depends on the shape of the tire and the size.

[M1Curious]

Originally Posted by Issa335is

Perfect will look into them thank you!! do they have the steering wheel and wheel roundels as well?

I didn't get the wheel center caps as the size they had didn't fit the new wheels I bought (but yes they do make them). They have the steering wheel roundel, I got that as well. It's essentially a beefy sticker that goes over the original. It actually looks nice imo.

[Go Horns!]

Started an intro thread on the main board, but thought I would throw these in here too. 2013 335is. Mineral white, XPEL stealth, 17-inch Arc-8s.

[BSM n54iS]

Originally Posted by M1Curious

I didn't get the wheel center caps as the size they had didn't fit the new wheels I bought (but yes they do make them). They have the steering wheel roundel, I got that as well. It's essentially a beefy sticker that goes over the original. It actually looks nice imo.

Do you have any recommendations for the blue/white cf roundels? Jbspeed only has the black and white

[M1Curious]

Originally Posted by Black n54is

Do you have any recommendations for the blue/white cf roundels? Jbspeed only has the black and white

Sorry I don't. To be honest I don't know if you will be able to find any blue carbon fiber. CF is black, because well, it's made from carbon. To get it blue one has to dye it somehow with some additive compound, (there's a reason you don't find many true "colored/dyed" CF weaves) or introduce another fabric/fiber that is dye-able into the weave. Orrrr use some sort of translucent colored gel coat or other coating to achieve a color.

CF is what it is. If you want the LOOK of CF, i.e. the visual simulation of the weave, then that should be easier to find, just look for someone who has used another fiber/fabric that can be dyed and inlaid into a BMW roundel. As long as they seal the fibers within the roundel properly (no oxidation or UV degradation occurring, assuming they've applied a matrix/resin to the weave to "wet" the fibers) with some sort of gel coat, then not many people will be able to tell the difference or realize its not CF.

If you do find a 100% CF roundel that's been dyed blue and looks good please post a link, I'd be impressed.

Sorry hope I didn't put to much random information in this....

Good luck!

[BSM n54iS]

Originally Posted by M1Curious

Sorry I don't. To be honest I don't know if you will be able to find any blue carbon fiber. CF is black, because well, it's made from carbon. To get it blue one has to dye it somehow with some additive compound, (there's a reason you don't find many true "colored/dyed" CF weaves) or introduce another fabric/fiber that is dye-able into the weave. Orrrr use some sort of translucent colored gel coat or other coating to achieve a color.

CF is what it is. If you want the LOOK of CF, i.e. the visual simulation of the weave, then that should be easier to find, just look for someone who has used another fiber/fabric that can be dyed and inlaid into a BMW roundel. As long as they seal the fibers within the roundel properly (no oxidation or UV degradation occurring, assuming they've applied a matrix/resin to the weave to "wet" the fibers) with some sort of gel coat, then not many people will be able to tell the difference or realize its not CF.

If you do find a 100% CF roundel that's been dyed blue and looks good please post a link, I'd be impressed.

Sorry hope I didn't put to much random information in this....

Good luck!

Yea I understand, this is pretty much the best I could find

http://www.88gogoshop.com/product/bl...blem-set-7pcs/

So yea I'm not really sure

[Issa335is]

Originally Posted by GATORB8

Its not that the car runs hotter. The FMIC lowers the Intake Air Temperature (heated by the compression of the turbos.). An aftermarket FMIC will cool better, allowing even more aggressive tuning. It's a part of moving through the stages..

Have you experience or knowledge on the vrsf 5 in stepped intercooler? I saw a video showing the low quality of the intercooler but I'm (hoping) that they may have stepped it up by now? Any other suggestions around the 500$ range?

[BSM n54iS]

Originally Posted by Issa335is

Thank you sir very helpful, now this is my daily driver, so just one if the stage 1 tunes MHD offers would be good enough right? Looking at their stuff it seems likes it's used on performance track cars more than DD's.
Thanks for the help! Can't wait to get this mini build started

Yea of course the stage 1 tune are 'good enough' lol, but once the mod but hits... . Mine is my DD also and I'm fbo stage 2+, all you'd need is the dp's after the ic which is totally fine for a dd minus the sound, why I got catted dp is to keep some civility. DP will just let the turbos breath easier, there will be a little bit of a gas smell and possibility of some smoke introduced with kittyless but totally fine for dd still.

Look at ETS or Wagner for the $500 ic range. ER's is really nice but it's more $ and I think you'd be just fine with any other

[M1Curious]

Originally Posted by Black n54is

Yea I understand, this is pretty much the best I could find

http://www.88gogoshop.com/product/bl...blem-set-7pcs/

So yea I'm not really sure

I'm not gonna lie but that looks like dyed yarn or some other fabric inlaid in the roundel. I highly doubt it's actually made from CF. They don't offer any additional information but only tout it as being CF. Seems misleading and dishonest. And honestly, they look bad. Compare their crappy weaves to JBSpeed's actual CF weave roundels, or in fact, any CF weave. You can even see in the JBSpeeds roundels the difference between the carbon fiber weave (black part) versus the non CF section (white part).

And in all actuality it won't matter what fiber or fabric they use in the roundel, it doesn't need the mechanical/physical properties provided by CF, it's just the weave and the distinct look of CF that is visually appealing that people like.

In the end I'm only one person, and my opinion is just that, an opinion. While I am a plastics/composites engineer I can't actually 100% prove that it's not CF unless I had it in my hands to see for myself.

Happy hunting, enjoy that car safely! ;D

[BSM n54iS]

Originally Posted by M1Curious

I'm not gonna lie but that looks like dyed yarn or some other fabric inlaid in the roundel. I highly doubt it's actually made from CF. They don't offer any additional information but only tout it as being CF. Seems misleading and dishonest. And honestly, they look bad. Compare their crappy weaves to JBSpeed's actual CF weave roundels, or in fact, any CF weave. You can even see in the JBSpeeds roundels the difference between the carbon fiber weave (black part) versus the non CF section (white part).

And in all actuality it won't matter what fiber or fabric they use in the roundel, it doesn't need the mechanical/physical properties provided by CF, it's just the weave and the distinct look of CF that is visually appealing that people like.

In the end I'm only one person, and my opinion is just that, an opinion. While I am a plastics/composites engineer I can't actually 100% prove that it's not CF unless I had it in my hands to see for myself.

Happy hunting, enjoy that car safely! ;D

Yea not for one second would I even try and convince myself those were real CF let alone anyone else...it's just a quality 'look' I was going for seeing as I'm black on black and having some CF roundels for a few years it's something I was contemplating. But yea after sleeping on it and your opinion (I'm a mech eng) I'm either going stock or jbspeed.

Thanks

[M1Curious]

Originally Posted by Black n54is

Yea not for one second would I even try and convince myself those were real CF let alone anyone else...it's just a quality 'look' I was going for seeing as I'm black on black and having some CF roundels for a few years it's something I was contemplating. But yea after sleeping on it and your opinion (I'm a mech eng) I'm either going stock or jbspeed.

Thanks

Haha yah they were pretty questionable. Can't go wrong with jbspeed, they seem to have a good reputation, and in the murky underworld of after market parts, sometimes a good reputation is worth spending the extra money for.

Make sure to post pictures when you are done customizing!

-Cheers

[GATORB8]

Originally Posted by Issa335is

Have you experience or knowledge on the vrsf 5 in stepped intercooler? I saw a video showing the low quality of the intercooler but I'm (hoping) that they may have stepped it up by now? Any other suggestions around the 500$ range?

Not personally, look in the N54 Tuning sub-forum and you'll have hours of reading on the topic.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=58

[Issa335is]

Originally Posted by LMB335IS

Yes. It's a tune that is custom tailored to your car, your fueling preferences, etc. Usually a tuner will supply you with a base map and after much logging and map revisions you should arrive at a polished product that blows away the OTS tunes.

ah so in other words, it is a must do. gotcha

[Issa335is]

Ok, so my first list of mods is coming together nicely, cant wait to get them all and share my progress with you guys. Now, originally i had an intercooler on the list, but i decided i dont think i need all that right now, as the appearance of my car is bugging me, so im going to replace the intercooler with a new wheel setup. the question i have for you guys is , staying stock ride height remember, would just wider tires on my stock 18's get rid of enough wheel gap? (id also have to paint them black has anyone done this?) or are 19's my only answer? i wouldn't be sacrificing ride quality with 19's right? seeing as how 19's were an option on my car.. thanks in advance!

[LMB335IS]

Originally Posted by Issa335is

ah so in other words, it is a must do. gotcha

Definitely makes a difference. PM me if you want any recommendations. Are you DCT or manual BTW?

I know wheels are much more glamorous than a IC but if you're in AZ you NEED a upgraded IC.

[Issa335is]

Originally Posted by LMB335IS

Definitely makes a difference. PM me if you want any recommendations. Are you DCT or manual BTW?

I know wheels are much more glamorous than a IC but if you're in AZ you NEED a upgraded IC.

IC will definitely be here before summer hits, just can't stand that wheel gap lol but yes pm will be sent thanks!

[Go Horns!]

Larger wheels are not going to get rid of the gap, you are just going to have thinner sidewalls. If you increase total wheel and tire diameter too much you will rub on the front fender liner.

The most you can probably reduce the fender gap by increasing total diameter is 8 to 9 mm. Others have fit 245/45/17 on the front with no problem, which would be about equal to a 245/40/18 or a 245/35/19.

[BSM n54iS]

Originally Posted by Issa335is

Ok, so my first list of mods is coming together nicely, cant wait to get them all and share my progress with you guys. Now, originally i had an intercooler on the list, but i decided i dont think i need all that right now, as the appearance of my car is bugging me, so im going to replace the intercooler with a new wheel setup. the question i have for you guys is , staying stock ride height remember, would just wider tires on my stock 18's get rid of enough wheel gap? (id also have to paint them black has anyone done this?) or are 19's my only answer? i wouldn't be sacrificing ride quality with 19's right? seeing as how 19's were an option on my car.. thanks in advance!

You say staying stock height so no plans for suspension upgrades I take it? I say stay on 18's and look into SP lowering perches

[BMOEW]

Anybody running inlets and outlets on stock turbos? Which ones did you go with? I am interested in buying and installing them to give me a little extra