M57 Tuning, Maintenance, Parts and DIY MEGATHREAD

derkenblosh · 06-20-2017, 11:55 AM

you guys can add IDPARTS.COM to the list if they are registered vendors on here yet, they are some stand-up guys for maintenance parts. Used them for all my parts on my Jeep Liberty CRD, and Grand Cherokee CRD

Torqu3 · 06-20-2017, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by derkenblosh

you guys can add IDPARTS.COM to the list if they are registered vendors on here yet, they are some stand-up guys for maintenance parts. Used them for all my parts on my Jeep Liberty CRD, and Grand Cherokee CRD

I'll find a place for them. Not sure they are vendors, but I have used them as well. Good folks, good products. Thanks for the tip!

OmahaDZL · 06-20-2017, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Torqu3

I'll find a place for them. Not sure they are vendors, but I have used them as well. Good folks, good products. Thanks for the tip!

well if you are doing that....then go to the source.. https://www.bmwdirectparts.com/

Torqu3 · 06-20-2017, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OmahaDZL

well if you are doing that....then go to the source.. https://www.bmwdirectparts.com/

There are a few websites I am aware of, but I don't have time to list them all out. Later this week I'll get a bunch of maintenance parts places listed and linked.

OmahaDZL · 06-20-2017, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Torqu3

There are a few websites I am aware of, but I don't have time to list them all out. Later this week I'll get a bunch of maintenance parts places listed and linked.

Cool, but that one is the OEM king...its actually Husker BMW of Lincoln (Ne) ...cheapest place to get OEM that Ive found.

335dsl · 06-22-2017, 04:25 PM

Will i have issues running 225/45/18 and 255/35/18?

Torqu3 · 06-22-2017, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 335dsl

Will i have issues running 225/45/18 and 255/35/18?

None at all. OE Sport sizes are 225/40-18 and 255/35-18. Your setup is only barely bigger in the front.

335dsl · 06-22-2017, 08:46 PM

Thank you.

M5_1of400 · 06-23-2017, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Torqu3

I found a shop near Dallas, TX that quoted me that much for it. I confirmed with them it was a walnut blast for the M57. So it isn't just a made up number.

Also, this is more on the end of engine performance. Going stage 2+ you'll be fine with stock brake pads, but I'll add that in.

Torqu3.. What's the name of the shop in Dallas ?

Torqu3 · 06-23-2017, 09:15 AM

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Torqu3.. What's the name of the shop in Dallas ?

EurAuto. Join the Facebook group! There's a ton of Houston and DFW people. I'm in College Station.

M5_1of400 · 06-23-2017, 10:01 AM

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EurAuto. Join the Facebook group! There's a ton of Houston and DFW people. I'm in College Station.

Awesome, thanks for the info.. I just got my D so this is "just in case" I need it. By the way.. what's an easiest way to find out if you have a CBU issue?

Torqu3 · 06-23-2017, 02:27 PM

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Awesome, thanks for the info.. I just got my D so this is "just in case" I need it. By the way.. what's an easiest way to find out if you have a CBU issue?

Pull the EGR and look inside. Boroscope will help a ton with this. Or pull the intake manifold and look. Neither are too hard to do. EGR is easier.

OmahaDZL · 06-26-2017, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Torqu3

Pull the EGR and look inside. Boroscope will help a ton with this. Or pull the intake manifold and look. Neither are too hard to do. EGR is easier.

I dunno....I think Id leave the EGR because of those 2 bolts down low and pull the manifold. Personally thats the one Id rather take off... plus, MUCH easier to scope...

OmahaDZL · 07-06-2017, 12:13 PM

A topic that are likely to come up for new D owners is the JBD by Burger Tuning (and the more recently released one by Dinan)

The JBD is a VERY simple product that can add quite a few hp/torq to your car for a low cost and very simply. It clips in between the fuel rail pressure sensor and the DDE....when the DDE calls for 15000mbar, the JBD tells it its only getting 10,000.....so the regulator continues to put more pressure to the rail.... thus turning everything up a bit. (numbers are hypothetical to show the concept) This can be adjusted in the JBD with a small screwdriver. Many people have experienced codes being thrown when turned up entirely.....I always ran at 80%-ish and never had an issue. This thing will NOT allow you to override any codes...like EGR or Nox or anything of the sort...you will need a tune for that. And to that end....many people that were previously running JBDs have now retired them for tunes... if you prefer a JBD (or live in CA), they are available on the board, just post that you are looking for one. Figure about 100 plus shipping. As for the Dinan version, its relatively new and connects to your phone via bluetooth and is adjustable. I only have one anecdotal piece of info about it....that it threw codes and didnt work for my friend...thats not to say that his experience is typical, its just all I have heard so far. Good luck.

OmahaDZL · 07-06-2017, 12:22 PM

Another thing that new 335d owners will undoubtedly run into is injector issues around 100k miles. The BMW dealership will tell you the book says to replace them all, at $650 each. They will not test each injector and replace the bad one. See this thread for info about testing and where to buy injectors at a substantial discount: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=12

Oilburnerfan · 07-12-2017, 10:42 AM

Torqu3: Yo stated that the Circuit Werks 335i exhaust could be modified to work? How do you do that and which DP will it interface best with? I like the looks of that system and the price sure is great!

Torqu3 · 07-12-2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Oilburnerfan

Torqu3: Yo stated that the Circuit Werks 335i exhaust could be modified to work? How do you do that and which DP will it interface best with? I like the looks of that system and the price sure is great!

It'll work with any down pipe. What you have to do is weld a y-pipe onto the 335i exhaust and then a 2 bolt flange that will bolt up to the DP. The reason for this is that the typical exhaust setup on the 335d is a single pipe that splits off closer to the rear of the car, but our gasoline cousin uses an exhaust that has 2 pipes running the length of the car. So you have to use a y pipe to join those 2 pipes so they will bolt up to the down pipe. PM Whitbread or get in touch with him by visiting www.*************************. He has more experience with this setup than me.

335dFan · 07-13-2017, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OmahaDZL

As for the Dinan version, its relatively new and connects to your phone via bluetooth and is adjustable. I only have one anecdotal piece of info about it....that it threw codes and didnt work for my friend...thats not to say that his experience is typical, its just all I have heard so far. Good luck.

Thanks for the anecdotal evidence. I have been running JBD @ 100% for about 60k miles. I have learned how to minimize the codes somewhat. Regarding the Dinan, I did look at it a few months back because it seemed that it might be more reliable and less code-sensitive. It didn't seem like it increased the HP/TQ as much as the JBD, but it's hard to easily get good numbers like that.

dmanb2b · 07-13-2017, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Oilburnerfan

Torqu3: Yo stated that the Circuit Werks 335i exhaust could be modified to work? How do you do that and which DP will it interface best with? I like the looks of that system and the price sure is great!

PM whitbread...he can help you out

BB_cuda · 07-31-2017, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 335dsl

Will i have issues running 225/45/18 and 255/35/18?

This is a miss match diameter wise. If you need to run taller in front (normal size is 225/40/18), the rears would need to go taller too i.e. 255/40/18. Your suggested combo has fronts with side wall ~0.47" (thats' 0.94"/2) taller sidewalls. Change in sidewall height is a radius thing not diametral.

Here are example diameters for Mich Pilot Super Sports (listed specs, not straight math).

size diameter (in)
225/40/18 25.10
225/45/18 25.94
255/35/18 25.00
255/40/18 26.02

General rule is to keep diameters within 4% but I would go closer than that if possible.

If you do as your entry asks, the % difference would = (25.94-25.00)/25.00=.0376 or 3.76%

Going taller in back as well gives %diff=(26.02-25.94)/25.94=0.0031=0.31%

Torqu3 · 09-18-2017, 05:40 PM

Gonna bump this up since people seem to skim over it.

TTStevens · 10-23-2017, 12:24 PM

Looks like I'll be getting my first 335D within a couple weeks and this thread has helped a ton! I've owned a number of diesel trucks so I'm a little familiar with all the alphabet stuff but still learning for the 335D. I see a lot of discussions about "piggybacks" vs tunes. What exactly is the difference if someone could explain it a little better to me? I think I have a general idea, but want to verify that I have it right. Or point me to a thread that breaks it all down. Thanks!

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derkenblosh Private 9 Rep 56 Posts Drives: White 335D & White Suburban Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	you guys can add IDPARTS.COM to the list if they are registered vendors on here yet, they are some stand-up guys for maintenance parts. Used them for all my parts on my Jeep Liberty CRD, and Grand Cherokee CRD
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OmahaDZL Lieutenant 143 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2010 335D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Omaha iTrader: (0)	To be included... JBD A topic that are likely to come up for new D owners is the JBD by Burger Tuning (and the more recently released one by Dinan) The JBD is a VERY simple product that can add quite a few hp/torq to your car for a low cost and very simply. It clips in between the fuel rail pressure sensor and the DDE....when the DDE calls for 15000mbar, the JBD tells it its only getting 10,000.....so the regulator continues to put more pressure to the rail.... thus turning everything up a bit. (numbers are hypothetical to show the concept) This can be adjusted in the JBD with a small screwdriver. Many people have experienced codes being thrown when turned up entirely.....I always ran at 80%-ish and never had an issue. This thing will NOT allow you to override any codes...like EGR or Nox or anything of the sort...you will need a tune for that. And to that end....many people that were previously running JBDs have now retired them for tunes... if you prefer a JBD (or live in CA), they are available on the board, just post that you are looking for one. Figure about 100 plus shipping. As for the Dinan version, its relatively new and connects to your phone via bluetooth and is adjustable. I only have one anecdotal piece of info about it....that it threw codes and didnt work for my friend...thats not to say that his experience is typical, its just all I have heard so far. Good luck. Last edited by OmahaDZL; 07-06-2017 at 12:37 PM..
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OmahaDZL Lieutenant 143 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2010 335D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Omaha iTrader: (0)	To be included.. Injectors Another thing that new 335d owners will undoubtedly run into is injector issues around 100k miles. The BMW dealership will tell you the book says to replace them all, at $650 each. They will not test each injector and replace the bad one. See this thread for info about testing and where to buy injectors at a substantial discount: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=12
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Oilburnerfan Enlisted Member 7 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Titanium/Blk M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Torqu3: Yo stated that the Circuit Werks 335i exhaust could be modified to work? How do you do that and which DP will it interface best with? I like the looks of that system and the price sure is great!
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Torqu3 Major 324 Rep 1,157 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Centralish Texas iTrader: (0)	Gonna bump this up since people seem to skim over it.
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TTStevens Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2009 335d Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	Looks like I'll be getting my first 335D within a couple weeks and this thread has helped a ton! I've owned a number of diesel trucks so I'm a little familiar with all the alphabet stuff but still learning for the 335D. I see a lot of discussions about "piggybacks" vs tunes. What exactly is the difference if someone could explain it a little better to me? I think I have a general idea, but want to verify that I have it right. Or point me to a thread that breaks it all down. Thanks!
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