[import36]

Originally Posted by Impulsed7

If you don't run it very hard, Racewerks would suggest that 7500 that you are already doing. I still stick to at least 5K, if not the old school 3K, but I really beat on my cars. My wifes diesel jetta gets 7500.

There are ways to filter your PCV system better, a huge catch can is a start. There are filters for some diesels that could be used as well, but if the RPM's are high enough, often enough, and the car doesn't run too rich, you should be fine.

yeah...i think 7500 is a good mark to change the oil at.

with regard to the PCV...i know that someone (Rob Beck) makes an upgraded PCV valve for our cars....but i honestly have no knowledge of how it improves over stock or if its even worth the upgrade. i just found out about it a month or so ago and still doing some research. i did ditch my old catch can for a better one (bigger inlet/outlet diameter, shorter runs of tube, etc.).

[snowman81]

Originally Posted by import36

yeah...i think 7500 is a good mark to change the oil at.

with regard to the PCV...i know that someone (Rob Beck) makes an upgraded PCV valve for our cars....but i honestly have no knowledge of how it improves over stock or if its even worth the upgrade. i just found out about it a month or so ago and still doing some research. i did ditch my old catch can for a better one (bigger inlet/outlet diameter, shorter runs of tube, etc.).

So are OCCs worth it in your opinion? I've gone back and forth on it for a while. Which one did you switch too? Do you think that will help prevent the issues with the carbon build up? My car is bone stock so does it make more sense for a modded car? Sorry for all the questions...still learning a lot about this car.

[muzzammil15]

Originally Posted by snowman81

So are OCCs worth it in your opinion? I've gone back and forth on it for a while. Which one did you switch too? Do you think that will help prevent the issues with the carbon build up? My car is bone stock so does it make more sense for a modded car? Sorry for all the questions...still learning a lot about this car.

OCC will help when it comes to the carbon built up on the valves. However it is not a 100% solution. The carbon will build up, the OCC will help prolong the process. The OCC is good, because it will also help keep the oil out of your FMIC.

As for the oil, I stick with 5k miles. I am old school when it comes to oil I guess. If our spark plugs were not so expensive, I would change them out every 2nd oil change, but it seems like these plugs last for awhile.

[PTA85]

Anyone in the area know someone that can powder coat wheels for a decent price? I want to get mine done.

[Impulsed7]

J&J powdercoating seems to do good work.

[PTA85]

Originally Posted by Impulsed7

J&J powdercoating seems to do good work.

Yeah, i called them and they said about $110 for each wheel. Not sure if thats high or low, but i was hoping it would be less.

[import36]

what about Precision Powerdoating?

[snowman81]

Speaking of powder coating, what about doing the exhaust tips? I don't know if its possible to do the tips without having to remove the exhaust. I'm tired of trying to keep them clean.

[snowman81]

Finally uploading some pics from the carbon cleaning. Sorry it took so long, still trying to learn how to use my macbook (anyone wanna give me some lessons??)
So not great quality...they were taken with my iPhone. As I said earlier, 44k on the car.
The disassembly process

Completely disassembled

Oil in the intake hose...yes this is the intake.

A closer shot of the oil

Number 1 cyl before...this wasn't even the worst one.

After...like I said, a tedious process but well worth it.

[Impulsed7]

That looks like a diesel... These new bimmers are terrible.

[import36]

Originally Posted by Impulsed7

That looks like a diesel... These new bimmers are terrible.

+1...i'll probably get mine checked/cleaned in another 10k miles.

[muzzammil15]

Where do you modded guys get your inspection done at?

[Fokaihao10]

Wow! That looks good.

Originally Posted by snowman81

Finally uploading some pics from the carbon cleaning. Sorry it took so long, still trying to learn how to use my macbook (anyone wanna give me some lessons??)
So not great quality...they were taken with my iPhone. As I said earlier, 44k on the car.
The disassembly process
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Completely disassembled
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Oil in the intake hose...yes this is the intake.
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A closer shot of the oil
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Number 1 cyl before...this wasn't even the worst one.
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After...like I said, a tedious process but well worth it.
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[import36]

Originally Posted by Fokaihao10

Wow! That looks good.

hey is ur car pretty much blacked out with Florida plates with a white sticker in back bottom window(couldn't tell what it says)? if so...seen ur car at NFCU a couple times now...

[Fokaihao10]

Thats me! I'm running Guam tags they just look like FL tags.

Originally Posted by import36

hey is ur car pretty much blacked out with Florida plates with a white sticker in back bottom window(couldn't tell what it says)? if so...seen ur car at NFCU a couple times now...

[import36]

Originally Posted by Fokaihao10

Thats me! I'm running Guam tags they just look like FL tags.

ahh ok....yeah def looked like Florida tags from a little distance. lol

[steelersfan]

Originally Posted by muzzammil15

Where do you modded guys get your inspection done at?

That's a good question. Since Nathan moved on, I held off on getting my inspection done (was due in Sep 12) until I could de-mod. I don't know that I can trust anyone else at CF, and since I leased new, I'm going to CF to get my inspection. My first major service interval is due as well, just went over 12K miles.

[steelersfan]

Rep'n the 757 in the Mid-Atlantic BWM Fantasy Football League championship game. I'm playing against Pat @ Sonic Tuning. Wish me luck.

[muzzammil15]

Originally Posted by steelersfan

That's a good question. Since Nathan moved on, I held off on getting my inspection done (was due in Sep 12) until I could de-mod. I don't know that I can trust anyone else at CF, and since I leased new, I'm going to CF to get my inspection. My first major service interval is due as well, just went over 12K miles.

I only have intakes, and the JB4 on the car. I was wondering if I would be able to pass inspection.

[steelersfan]

Originally Posted by muzzammil15

I only have intakes, and the JB4 on the car. I was wondering if I would be able to pass inspection.

I'm sure someone here way more knowledgeable than I will chime in, but I don't see why you wouldn't be able to pass inspection with only those mods installed.

[import36]

Originally Posted by muzzammil15

I only have intakes, and the JB4 on the car. I was wondering if I would be able to pass inspection.

should be fine muzz...just take it to a gas station inspection station...they won't know the difference.

[muzzammil15]

Originally Posted by import36

should be fine muzz...just take it to a gas station inspection station...they won't know the difference.

Perfect, I just don't want to turn the JB4 off. Than have to have the JB4 relearn again.