[tlow98]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

Thanks tlow98! Trying to keep it mostly BMW parts while going for a few upgrades. No options for the toe and trailing arms but other than that it is M3 or stock stuff. I'm the poster boy for "while you're in there", it doesn't help that I love the wrenches and that mrs. jake will find less fun stuff for me to do should I ever finish a project. Somehow replacing a couple bushings morphed into a new californy subframe and a 3.64 diff from TX, to the point that the only thing original that'll be left back there are the lower control arm, axle carriers and the hubs.

Good lord, I know the feeling.

You will not be disappointed in that 3.64. So much win in here.

You start a build thread yet? If not, jump on in and join the party... https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by tlow98

Good lord, I know the feeling.

You will not be disappointed in that 3.64. So much win in here.

You start a build thread yet? If not, jump on in and join the party... https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3

It's a blessing and a curse as you know. It's nice to meet all the like minded peeps on here tho

I put aFe catted headers on it, but it's the 3.64 I'm counting on as the secret ingredient for a back road burner.

I did not make a build thread, I've just been posting in this thread. I didn't even know I was doing a build really till I looked up and found myself in the middle of it. Front suspension is all new and upgraded, oil pan gasket, all the accessory belt items, water pump, thermo, radiator, hoses, low miles power steering rack and pressure hoses, lots of decrusting and polishing. Now I'm homing in on the practically whole frigging car being new.

Thanks, I should do better writeups of what I'm doing and put them in a thread as you suggest if for nothing but so I don't forget what I've done. I've only had the car a little over 2 months now, project is kind of becoming a blur.

[colorado.e9x]

I think you've done more in two months than most have done in years. I applaud you good sir. I agree with the above you should definitely do a build thread with everything you've done with pics. Also hows the catted headers?

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

I think you've done more in two months than most have done in years. I applaud you good sir. I agree with the above you should definitely do a build thread with everything you've done with pics. Also hows the catted headers?

Thanks brother The headers went in fine, I replaced the studs and it all went back together fine until I got to the O2 sensors I think you saw that thread? I have such an early E90 that even aFe never saw a car with the o2 connectors above the manifold. I "solved" it by putting one connector in it's bracket where it still fit and zip tying the other to the back corner of the manifold heat shield. I don't like and I bought a longer sensor from 5 series that will fit but i don't even know if it's compatible so I'll get any other codes cleared before I try messing with that.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

Thanks brother The headers went in fine, I replaced the studs and it all went back together fine until I got to the O2 sensors I think you saw that thread? I have such an early E90 that even aFe never saw a car with the o2 connectors above the manifold. I "solved" it by putting one connector in it's bracket where it still fit and zip tying the other to the back corner of the manifold heat shield. I don't like and I bought a longer sensor from 5 series that will fit but i don't even know if it's compatible so I'll get any other codes cleared before I try messing with that.

Sounds like a lot of work to get them to work properly lol. What prod date is yours? I wonder if I'd run into the same problems as you.

I can't remember if I've seen the thread you're referring to if I'm being honest

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Sounds like a lot of work to get them to work properly lol. What prod date is yours? I wonder if I'd run into the same problems as you.

I can't remember if I've seen the thread you're referring to if I'm being honest

No my bad, like I said it's a blur at this point I was thinking of another of my misadventures you commented on.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1781833

ISTA shows a construction date of March 2005

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by E92William

Flashed this 128i to 130i with bimmerlabs.

How, New intake manifold?

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

A new clunk developed today. The never ending battle

How many miles? Is it rear or front?

[E92William]

Originally Posted by 2one3E90

How, New intake manifold?

The car got a 3 stage manifold swapped in place of the original single stage, so more power and torque both on the low end and top end thanks to the variable runner length. The bimmerlabs flash with it's more aggressive settings coupled with that, brings the car to the 130s 255hp/220lbft.

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by E92William

The car got a 3 stage manifold swapped in place of the original single stage, so more power and torque both on the low end and top end thanks to the variable runner length. The bimmerlabs flash with it's more aggressive settings coupled with that, brings the car to the 130s 255hp/220lbft.

Do you notice the difference? I have a 328i and 330i and both have 3 stage intake. I feel like the 330i difference is torque.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by 2one3E90

How many miles? Is it rear or front?

150k on this old xi, in the front

Been chasing one clunk for over a year now lol. Started a couple weeks after installing the B12 kit. I've replaced the end links with adjustables, tension struts, and ball joints. Can't replicate it without driving it, and it most notably does it at low speeds going straight or turning left. Turning right at full lock gets rid of a lot of the clunk aside from the new one

When I have time I'm going to check sway bar bushings and replace the end links with meyle hd to see if it'll help

[John 070]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

150k on this old xi, in the front

Been chasing one clunk for over a year now lol. Started a couple weeks after installing the B12 kit. I've replaced the end links with adjustables, tension struts, and ball joints. Can't replicate it without driving it, and it most notably does it at low speeds going straight or turning left. Turning right at full lock gets rid of a lot of the clunk aside from the new one

When I have time I'm going to check sway bar bushings and replace the end links with meyle hd to see if it'll help

Any chance it's a mount?

Again hope you don't mind me mentioning another brand of car etc. But on my wife's GM SUV I knew the front struts were leaking etc. So I had a shop install Bilstein B6s front and rear, new sway bar end links, bushings, and I figured after all that this creak/clunk sound would go away. NOPE! lol Had my wife stand on the brakes, and hit the accelerator, and watch. Engine was rocking. I did 2/4 mounts myself and now it's gone. I didn't do the rear or trans as the web said the front and top are usually the culprits.

I guess the key to mounts is that you hear it not moving at all, standing still, and giving it some accelerator while standing on brakes...

[longm1985]

Bought all Mobil 1 stuff for an oil change happening tomorrow. Ok I did all that yesterday (it's 9 AM here), but that was less than 24 hours ago so I'm gonna count it.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

No my bad, like I said it's a blur at this point I was thinking of another of my misadventures you commented on.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1781833

ISTA shows a construction date of March 2005

That's crazy, yours is the oldest E90 I've heard of lol. I bet I'd run into the same issue as you, mine is 10/05

[Karlos20945]

Fitted a new phone holder then took my 320d out today for the first time in two weeks. Drove for a mile before a big yellow battery symbol appeared along with a warning that the battery was critically low. Hopefully a lengthy drive to work tomorrow will charge it up.

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

That's crazy, yours is the oldest E90 I've heard of lol. I bet I'd run into the same issue as you, mine is 10/05

According to realOEM, there’s apparently a 02/2004 build 330i (E90) running around somewhere - not that I’ve ever personally seen one!

To keep the thread on track: drove the E90 after a week of sitting in the garage to drop another BMW off - the E31 6 speed is going into an 8er specialist to have its electrical and drivetrain issues sorted out.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by John 070

Any chance it's a mount?

Again hope you don't mind me mentioning another brand of car etc. But on my wife's GM SUV I knew the front struts were leaking etc. So I had a shop install Bilstein B6s front and rear, new sway bar end links, bushings, and I figured after all that this creak/clunk sound would go away. NOPE! lol Had my wife stand on the brakes, and hit the accelerator, and watch. Engine was rocking. I did 2/4 mounts myself and now it's gone. I didn't do the rear or trans as the web said the front and top are usually the culprits.

I guess the key to mounts is that you hear it not moving at all, standing still, and giving it some accelerator while standing on brakes...

You know, that was going through my head too

Just cause we're BMW here doesnt mean we shame everything else Youll see me driving my 330 with a Mopar hat on

Ill have to try that trick you mentioned, cause I know my mounts are shot. Can feel the whole engine at idle lol. I just didn't think they were that bad but maybe they are

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

That's crazy, yours is the oldest E90 I've heard of lol. I bet I'd run into the same issue as you, mine is 10/05

You will have the same issue, there are a number of things that are listed as "up to 10/2005" or "from 10/2005". You can look over top of the exhaust manifolds if your O2 sensor connectors are clipped to the heat shield there it's old style, if they wrap around the engine to the fuel rail and clipped there it's later style. Your intake manifold as it relates to CCV hoses and the hoses themselves were changed at that date too.

I just noticed something odd, a snapshot of ISTA that I printed when I first got it working and had the car powered up says prod date 03/05 but a offline printout on ista by entering the SN I'm looking at now says 03/06. I would think the live readout would be correct, and I know I have the earlier parts, wonder what the discrepancy in ISTA is.

[longm1985]

Oh I found a way to mount my breaker bar in the trunk so it stops clunking around back there. No more anxiety along the lines of WHAT BROKE NOW??????

[E92William]

Originally Posted by 2one3E90

Do you notice the difference? I have a 328i and 330i and both have 3 stage intake. I feel like the 330i difference is torque.

Yes pretty noticeable upgrade everywhere in the rev range. I would pop up inpa and test the disa valves in your 330. If they're the originals they might not even be working aswell as they should and the difference could be even bigger than you currently see between your two cars

[E92William]

Finally got my hands on the E90 build configuration software

Now I want to see if I can find the configurator for the E92 aswell as this is just for the sedan.

[Clammy]

Replaced the trashed original under-hood insulation pad. Looks purty now.

Cheers!