Official North Texas Area Chat Thread (#2)

UltraRacer13 · 03-19-2011, 04:44 PM

I went with 400/800. Remember the XI is a little heavier

Imperator · 03-20-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Wookie420

No mas chrome!!

Ha, I just did the same thing. I've had the emblem in my garage since last November and just got around to applying it today. The middle "3" was the most difficult to align properly, but I'm happy with it now.

I also pulled the covers off and re-did the BSH catch can yesterday, using slightly more-flexible heater hose. Unfortunately, I found a small stream of oil from the metal "elbow" at the back of the valve cover, right off the PCV check valve.

I'm not so happy with the BSH hardware, at least with the way the kit interfaces with the PCV check valve. I'm going to try to dig through some metal elbow adapters at a plumbing supply store to see what I can come up with.

Michael, have you installed yours yet? If not, I'd like to see if I can find a better part for you before you tear into your engine bay. I can almost guarantee the BSH adapter leaks more oil than it transfers to the can.

UltraRacer13 · 03-20-2011, 11:03 PM

Roger- I have one sitting on my garage shelf as well. Any chance I can get in on this re-engineer?

Imperator · 03-20-2011, 11:30 PM

Sure thing! I just need to find a good fitting or plumbing supply store nearby to try and size up a better elbow. Would you mind if I "borrow" the round black metal fitting that came with your BSH kit? I just need to find something that will fit snugly into the plastic PCV check valve without modification.

The easiest or best-fitting part might be a compact, aluminum 90-degree elbow with barbed 5/8" OD fittings. Autozone sells a plastic fitting like this for $4.

The hose that comes with the BSH can isn't so flexible but Autozone sells some cheap nylon heater hose that's a lot more flexible. Unfortunately, it kinks easily so you have to be careful of routing it around the coil cover.

gstno1 · 03-20-2011, 11:34 PM

Well, here is to spending some $$$, someone pour one out for me!!
At least i can upgrade.

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-...ead-p1814.aspx
Long Story Short.
Crank Bolt backed out(who know why the Fu*$ it did that)
Caused the crank pully to wobble
Caused the chain to have axcess stress
Caused the chain to brake
Caused the car to ruin the head
Block is fine.

michael1284 · 03-20-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperator

Sure thing! I just need to find a good fitting or plumbing supply store nearby to try and size up a better elbow. Would you mind if I "borrow" the round black metal fitting that came with your BSH kit? I just need to find something that will fit snugly into the plastic PCV check valve without modification.

The easiest or best-fitting part might be a compact, aluminum 90-degree elbow with barbed 5/8" OD fittings. Autozone sells a plastic fitting like this for $4.

The hose that comes with the BSH can isn't so flexible but Autozone sells some cheap nylon heater hose that's a lot more flexible. Unfortunately, it kinks easily so you have to be careful of routing it around the coil cover.

Give me a call or text this week and we can meet up and borrow my occ fittings. I'm not going to install yet anyways.

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Originally Posted by gstno1

Well, here is to spending some $$$, someone pour one out for me!!
At least i can upgrade.

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-...ead-p1814.aspx
Long Story Short.
Crank Bolt backed out(who know why the Fu*$ it did that)
Caused the crank pully to wobble
Caused the chain to have axcess stress
Caused the chain to brake
Caused the car to ruin the head
Block is fine.

Crazy man. Still couldn't believe ur when I saw your text. So did you leave it in front of classic or did you tow it home?

Imperator · 03-20-2011, 11:54 PM

WHAT THE ....

I'm really sorry to see that. Isn't the timing sprocket built into or pressed onto the crank? Was the factory crank pulley removed for any reason and have you found any damage to it? I believe the crank pulley also doubles as a harmonic balancer.

4DR Assassin · 03-21-2011, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gstno1

Well, here is to spending some $$$, someone pour one out for me!!
At least i can upgrade.

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-...ead-p1814.aspx
Long Story Short.
Crank Bolt backed out(who know why the Fu*$ it did that)
Caused the crank pully to wobble
Caused the chain to have axcess stress
Caused the chain to brake
Caused the car to ruin the head
Block is fine.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

michael1284 · 03-21-2011, 09:36 AM

http://www.facebook.com/NorthTexasBimmersClub

Looks like they are combining their meet with ours this month!

Imperator · 03-21-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by michael1284

http://www.facebook.com/NorthTexasBimmersClub

Looks like they are combining their meet with ours this month!

Hmm, that might not work out. Has anyone called the restaurant to accommodate the possibly large group?

UltraRacer13 · 03-21-2011, 10:28 AM

I'll bring it Thursday.

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Originally Posted by Imperator

Sure thing! I just need to find a good fitting or plumbing supply store nearby to try and size up a better elbow. Would you mind if I "borrow" the round black metal fitting that came with your BSH kit? I just need to find something that will fit snugly into the plastic PCV check valve without modification.

The easiest or best-fitting part might be a compact, aluminum 90-degree elbow with barbed 5/8" OD fittings. Autozone sells a plastic fitting like this for $4.

The hose that comes with the BSH can isn't so flexible but Autozone sells some cheap nylon heater hose that's a lot more flexible. Unfortunately, it kinks easily so you have to be careful of routing it around the coil cover.

Wookie420 · 03-21-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Imperator

Hmm, that might not work out. Has anyone called the restaurant to accommodate the possibly large group?

I will make the call later today...

acj75 · 03-21-2011, 01:05 PM

Yes...getting closer. Cobb AP for 2007 model year

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504451

antiks · 03-21-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by acj75

Yes...getting closer. Cobb AP for 2007 model year

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504451

damn, no DFW people!? i'd jump on this asap

michael1284 · 03-21-2011, 03:05 PM

if only they needed some dallas ones...

Misturrtinnie · 03-21-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by michael1284

if only they needed some dallas ones...

I would even let them try it on my car and try to catch traction with my 245s.

michael1284 · 03-21-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Misturrtinnie

I would even let them try it on my car and try to catch traction with my 245s.

lol im surprised you drove your car sunday...

Misturrtinnie · 03-21-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by michael1284

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Originally Posted by Misturrtinnie

I would even let them try it on my car and try to catch traction with my 245s.

lol im surprised you drove your car sunday...

Hey! My car is completely drivable right now. Haha I need to upgrade suspenion so I can sit lower though. 12k front and 12k rear is what I need!

michael1284 · 03-22-2011, 12:26 PM

might be selling my procede...can't decide. i wish cobb would come out w/ stage 2 already.

Sidnito · 03-22-2011, 01:45 PM

i am getting some xenons, i found some threads on how you can just plug in a piece of equipment to code the car to read the lights, which exact tool does this?

antiks · 03-22-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sidnito

i am getting some xenons, i found some threads on how you can just plug in a piece of equipment to code the car to read the lights, which exact tool does this?

an ebay cable, some software, and the coding forum...someone's already done it over there; involves changing your vehicle order and switching on options via that cable

Sidnito · 03-22-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by antiks

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Originally Posted by Sidnito

i am getting some xenons, i found some threads on how you can just plug in a piece of equipment to code the car to read the lights, which exact tool does this?

an ebay cable, some software, and the coding forum...someone's already done it over there; involves changing your vehicle order and switching on options via that cable

Perfect, thank you I will search around there for more details. I'm looking forward to finally having these, such a big difference IMO

03-19-2011, 04:44 PM	#661
UltraRacer13 Wannabe Track Rat 71 Rep 930 Posts Drives: 17 OG M2 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	I went with 400/800. Remember the XI is a little heavier
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03-20-2011, 11:03 PM	#663
UltraRacer13 Wannabe Track Rat 71 Rep 930 Posts Drives: 17 OG M2 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Roger- I have one sitting on my garage shelf as well. Any chance I can get in on this re-engineer?
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03-20-2011, 11:30 PM	#664
Imperator Major 58 Rep 1,175 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plano, Texas iTrader: (8)	Sure thing! I just need to find a good fitting or plumbing supply store nearby to try and size up a better elbow. Would you mind if I "borrow" the round black metal fitting that came with your BSH kit? I just need to find something that will fit snugly into the plastic PCV check valve without modification. The easiest or best-fitting part might be a compact, aluminum 90-degree elbow with barbed 5/8" OD fittings. Autozone sells a plastic fitting like this for $4. The hose that comes with the BSH can isn't so flexible but Autozone sells some cheap nylon heater hose that's a lot more flexible. Unfortunately, it kinks easily so you have to be careful of routing it around the coil cover. Last edited by Imperator; 03-20-2011 at 11:42 PM..
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03-20-2011, 11:34 PM	#665
gstno1 Private First Class 11 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Colinas TX iTrader: (3)	Well, here is to spending some $$$, someone pour one out for me!! At least i can upgrade. http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-...ead-p1814.aspx Long Story Short. Crank Bolt backed out(who know why the Fu*$ it did that) Caused the crank pully to wobble Caused the chain to have axcess stress Caused the chain to brake Caused the car to ruin the head Block is fine. __________________ Wait what? This is a BMW forum? Im lost.
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03-20-2011, 11:54 PM	#667
Imperator Major 58 Rep 1,175 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plano, Texas iTrader: (8)	WHAT THE .... I'm really sorry to see that. Isn't the timing sprocket built into or pressed onto the crank? Was the factory crank pulley removed for any reason and have you found any damage to it? I believe the crank pulley also doubles as a harmonic balancer.
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03-21-2011, 09:36 AM	#669
michael1284 Colonel 268 Rep 2,647 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (45)	http://www.facebook.com/NorthTexasBimmersClub Looks like they are combining their meet with ours this month! __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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03-21-2011, 01:05 PM	#673
acj75 First Lieutenant 40 Rep 386 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Texas iTrader: (0)	Yes...getting closer. Cobb AP for 2007 model year http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504451 __________________ '07 E92 BMW 335i
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michael1284 Colonel 268 Rep 2,647 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (45)	if only they needed some dallas ones... __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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michael1284 Colonel 268 Rep 2,647 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (45)	might be selling my procede...can't decide. i wish cobb would come out w/ stage 2 already. __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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03-22-2011, 01:45 PM	#680
Sidnito Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 11 space 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (2)	i am getting some xenons, i found some threads on how you can just plug in a piece of equipment to code the car to read the lights, which exact tool does this?
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