What did you do to your car today?

iqraceworks · 11-03-2019, 04:27 PM

Flashed the xHP stage 3 transmission tune..... awesome!!!! Feels like a completely different car!!

Lost808 · 11-03-2019, 06:26 PM

Sadly, my VCG developed a leak at only 23k miles (N55). But, was extremely happy to see this! I expected to see some buildup, but wow!!!

iqraceworks · 11-03-2019, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost808

Sadly, my VCG developed a leak at only 23k miles (N55). But, was extremely happy to see this! I expected to see some buildup, but wow!!!

What oil are you running?

Lost808 · 11-03-2019, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by iqraceworks

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Originally Posted by Lost808

Sadly, my VCG developed a leak at only 23k miles (N55). But, was extremely happy to see this! I expected to see some buildup, but wow!!!

What oil are you running?

Liqui Moly 5w-40 High Tech every 5k miles.

tlow98 · 11-04-2019, 01:10 AM

Oil change.
Trans fluid change.
New spark plugs.

bluewater328 · 11-04-2019, 04:48 AM

Some interesting simple but necessary coding for removal of dumb errors: 2FA3 (coding non-existant -) and 578E (Transmission gear oil lifetime expired).

Both are basically stupid errors: 2FA3 you almost always get when coding DME - its harmless, but annoying if you're reading codes. So took NCS Expert to task and default-coded the 6BMOT. No more error.

I had last swapped ATF and filter at about 89K, so I didn't think about (nor realize there was) a lifetime complete code for the ATF. Any case, this pops up at about 140km. ISTA+ was acting up so reinstalled it fresh and saw it read that it thought it was at 9.2%. Obviously this is milage-based programing, so followed the steps in ISTA's diagnosis to walk through the clear-out.

Errorless again...yay!

bluewater328 · 11-04-2019, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Lost808

Sadly, my VCG developed a leak at only 23k miles (N55). But, was extremely happy to see this! I expected to see some buildup, but wow!!!

Should have shown them the rest of your car for the detail cred.

OnlyDriveGerman · 11-04-2019, 08:11 AM

Dropped her off for an alignment and winter rim/tire changeover. Winter sucks!

Lost808 · 11-04-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bluewater328

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost808

Sadly, my VCG developed a leak at only 23k miles (N55). But, was extremely happy to see this! I expected to see some buildup, but wow!!!

Should have shown them the rest of your car for the detail cred.

Lol!!! Definitely not the cleanest out there, but here she is!

CTinline-six · 11-05-2019, 07:50 AM

Put on zee winter tires.

MPOWER5266 · 11-05-2019, 09:08 AM

I removed my gas pedal.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

And installed my BMS Pedal tuner. Its pretty cool and certainly fixes the lag in the throttle.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

iqraceworks · 11-05-2019, 09:10 AM

What's the "pedal tuner" do? Isn't the 355i pedal touchy enough? Or does that make it less touchy?

MPOWER5266 · 11-05-2019, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by iqraceworks

What's the "pedal tuner" do? Isn't the 355i pedal touchy enough? Or does that make it less touchy?

I have a 328i and the stock throttle pedal is laggy. This allows me to dial it in how I like it, and change it on the fly.

apexit4 · 11-05-2019, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost808

Lol!!! Definitely not the cleanest out there, but here she is!

I love that color! I really wish I could have found my M-Sport in that color

6ixSpd · 11-05-2019, 05:10 PM

Changed the oil a little sooner than it's due as I'd rather not be doing that in January, lol.

Swapped in LED amber turn signal bulbs front and rear. They are SO. DAMN. BRIGHT!
Videos:

View post on imgur.com

Seriously. Here's a comparison photo (left is stock, right is the aftermarket LED):

No errors thrown and no hyper flash as claimed, but I coded the bulb checks off (cold and warm) to prevent flickering on start up.

Link to purchase:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUXITO-BAU1...72.m2749.l2649

porsche959 · 11-05-2019, 06:17 PM

ofhg for the first time - took about 1 hr.

that lil screw under the intake is a bitch. loosening and tightening 1/360 turn at a time.

nsjames · 11-05-2019, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by iqraceworks

What's the "pedal tuner" do? Isn't the 355i pedal touchy enough? Or does that make it less touchy?

it changes the output of the throttle pedal to make the DME think you're pushing it down further than you are.

the money would be better spent putting new sftware on the DME, but that's just my opinion.

RealJ22 · 11-05-2019, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

it changes the output of the throttle pedal to make the DME think you're pushing it down further than you are.

the money would be better spent putting new sftware on the DME, but that's just my opinion.

I agree. A tune can easily fix this. The pedal kits are a "Bandaid" in a sense. Some people swear by them though. If you like them, great for you!

MPOWER5266 · 11-06-2019, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

it changes the output of the throttle pedal to make the DME think you're pushing it down further than you are.

the money would be better spent putting new sftware on the DME, but that's just my opinion.

Its dirt cheap and installs in a few minutes. Over the winter I'm going to decide if I want to mod the car or not since I have several other cars and this was supposed to be my stock daily. Id like to do the stage 3 manifold, afe airbox(or euro), active catback, and a tune. I wanted something in the mean time to fix the dead spots in the throttle and for $180 Ill just throw it away or sell it dirt cheap when I'm done with it.

MPOWER5266 · 11-06-2019, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RealJ22

I agree. A tune can easily fix this. The pedal kits are a "Bandaid" in a sense. Some people swear by them though. If you like them, great for you!

That's exactly what I was looking for, a bandaid. Or honestly it could end up being a permanent fix, if I decide not to do anything else. This car is my daily back and forth to work car and I didnt want to dig into to much, but as usual the mod bug has kinda bit me.

nsjames · 11-06-2019, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

Its dirt cheap and installs in a few minutes. Over the winter I'm going to decide if I want to mod the car or not since I have several other cars and this was supposed to be my stock daily. Id like to do the stage 3 manifold, afe airbox(or euro), active catback, and a tune. I wanted something in the mean time to fix the dead spots in the throttle and for $180 Ill just throw it away or sell it dirt cheap when I'm done with it.

I bought a three stage manifold from an 06 for $150, with both disa valves and the software cost me nothing.

MPOWER5266 · 11-06-2019, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

Its dirt cheap and installs in a few minutes. Over the winter I'm going to decide if I want to mod the car or not since I have several other cars and this was supposed to be my stock daily. Id like to do the stage 3 manifold, afe airbox(or euro), active catback, and a tune. I wanted something in the mean time to fix the dead spots in the throttle and for $180 Ill just throw it away or sell it dirt cheap when I'm done with it.

I bought a three stage manifold from an 06 for $150, with both disa valves and the software cost me nothing.

Cool let me know if you find another one and I'll be all over it. Haha

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iqraceworks Brigadier General 2109 Rep 3,811 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	Flashed the xHP stage 3 transmission tune..... awesome!!!! Feels like a completely different car!!
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11-04-2019, 01:10 AM	#10389
tlow98 Major General 2350 Rep 5,291 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Oil change. Trans fluid change. New spark plugs.
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11-04-2019, 04:48 AM	#10390
bluewater328 Colonel 645 Rep 2,098 Posts Drives: 2011 bluewater 328i LCI sedan Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Some interesting simple but necessary coding for removal of dumb errors: 2FA3 (coding non-existant -) and 578E (Transmission gear oil lifetime expired). Both are basically stupid errors: 2FA3 you almost always get when coding DME - its harmless, but annoying if you're reading codes. So took NCS Expert to task and default-coded the 6BMOT. No more error. I had last swapped ATF and filter at about 89K, so I didn't think about (nor realize there was) a lifetime complete code for the ATF. Any case, this pops up at about 140km. ISTA+ was acting up so reinstalled it fresh and saw it read that it thought it was at 9.2%. Obviously this is milage-based programing, so followed the steps in ISTA's diagnosis to walk through the clear-out. Errorless again...yay!
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11-04-2019, 08:11 AM	#10392
OnlyDriveGerman Lieutenant 185 Rep 527 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Haven County, CT iTrader: (1)	Dropped her off for an alignment and winter rim/tire changeover. Winter sucks!
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11-05-2019, 07:50 AM	#10394
CTinline-six Hoonigan 6947 Rep 3,017 Posts Drives: '09 328i, '98 Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i N51 [0.00]	Put on zee winter tires. Attached Images __________________ "Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." -Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park
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MPOWER5266 Major 4757 Rep 1,189 Posts Drives: 1997 Dinan m3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	I removed my gas pedal. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr And installed my BMS Pedal tuner. Its pretty cool and certainly fixes the lag in the throttle. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
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11-05-2019, 09:10 AM	#10396
iqraceworks Brigadier General 2109 Rep 3,811 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	What's the "pedal tuner" do? Isn't the 355i pedal touchy enough? Or does that make it less touchy?
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11-05-2019, 05:10 PM	#10399
6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6075 Rep 6,771 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Changed the oil a little sooner than it's due as I'd rather not be doing that in January, lol. Swapped in LED amber turn signal bulbs front and rear. They are SO. DAMN. BRIGHT! Videos: View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com Seriously. Here's a comparison photo (left is stock, right is the aftermarket LED): No errors thrown and no hyper flash as claimed, but I coded the bulb checks off (cold and warm) to prevent flickering on start up. Link to purchase: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUXITO-BAU1...72.m2749.l2649 __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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11-05-2019, 06:17 PM	#10400
porsche959 Banned 477 Rep 996 Posts Drives: porsche Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	ofhg for the first time - took about 1 hr. that lil screw under the intake is a bitch. loosening and tightening 1/360 turn at a time.
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