[mecheng77]

Originally Posted by E91_AKD

Mine looked like someone had them cooking on the grill lol gap was measured from .068-.075 across all plugs. Worst I’ve ever seen on any vehicle. Didn’t notice from driving other than a shitty 5 minute idle from start up.

Wow that is a large gap.

Is it a N52, auto?
Did they say Germany on the plugs?

[PhaseP]

Originally Posted by mecheng77

The FCP ignition tune up kit with Bosch coils came with NGK plugs instead of Bosch. We will see how they hold up.

If the NGK's are iridium-platinum ones, they last like forever.

[mecheng77]

Originally Posted by PhaseP

If the NGK's are iridium-platinum ones, they last like forever.

It’s this kit, it’s Platnium only which is the OEM, apparently they switched from Bosch to NGK.

I wouldn’t want plugs sitting in an engine longer than 160k, they were stiff coming out I put liquid wrench to help. I was worried they would break

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-12137594937kt

[E91_AKD]

Heater came in today. Guess I will wire that up tomorrow. Relay, trigger and power wire already ran so connectors to be added to heater and it’s ready to go. Glad I prewired for everything ahead of time.

[E91_AKD]

Originally Posted by Serf27

At dinner with the wife right and I’m lurking forums waiting for the waiter and saw this and died laughing out loud lol thanks fellas! People think I’m crazy now

[E92_William]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

I have brand new Kw, and damn its too low, e90 are already low, and also ride quality is very poor. All my previous car were dropped, but this one was a bad idea

Anyway, Ill sell those Kw, and go back stock with nice shocks.
Unless there a spring kit that equalize more than lower the car ?

I don’t know what “poor” would be like but I thought my KWs rode like garbage because they’re really old, I have been back and forth between getting them rebuild by KW or getting different coilovers because mines are really rough and uncomfortable, I would be very disappointed if I had them redone and they still rode bad since you say yours do too.
If I could get rwd sport ride height with nice ride it would be great.

[PhaseP]

Was getting water accumulating at the battery compartment, and some wetness on the felt carpet covering in that area. Upon reading as most possible culprit being clogged up sunroof drains, found and cleaned up the rear sunroof drain tube ends. To access them had to remove the rear bumper cover, which was like opening a tv remote to clean up spilled liquid in it. Lots of plastic hooks and catches that hold the bumper cover to the rest of the car that require pressing and prying exactly the right places to let them go free.
Anyway, the drain tubes have some plus shaped ending piece that can be removed. I believe their purpose is to prevent insects going up the drain and nesting when dry and clogging the drains that way. But these also hold dirt that comes down from the sunroof area and clog up.

Both left and right of mine were clogged, which is fair considering car is 16 years old and never had those cleaned before.

I haven't cleaned the front ones yet. Forum says they are easier to access, not behind the bumpers, just under the bottom cover on the sides.

Some pictures attached:

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by Raphie

Don't know if you've already taken care of this or not yet, but I've used these guys https://www.a1autotransport.com/ a couple times without issues (long distance enclosed fwiw).

Those are the guys I used! The Subaru dealer I bought the car from used them, would definitely recommend.

In related news, removed the bumper, fixed the headlight assembly alignment (previous minor accident circa 2015 which wasn’t disclosed to CARFAX), installed the headlight reinforcement brackets, and installed bumper plugs. Oh, and updated the maps in the i3.

Getting the bumper alignment correct was quite something…

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by E92_William

I don’t know what “poor” would be like but I thought my KWs rode like garbage because they’re really old, I have been back and forth between getting them rebuild by KW or getting different coilovers because mines are really rough and uncomfortable, I would be very disappointed if I had them redone and they still rode bad since you say yours do too.
If I could get rwd sport ride height with nice ride it would be great.

mine are 200 1020L, tried to rise the car, and did not much.

E90 are already low. If I compare my audi and e90 , they look at the same height visually, but e90 is scraping on every abnormal bumps while the audi wont.

ill probably go with polyurethane bushing all around, koni shocks, stock springs, and oem 18'' with indy500 and spacers.
Looking for a single turbo kit right now, before buying anything else, to set my budget.

[E91_AKD]

Bottle in before heading to work. Refill after.

[E91_AKD]

She needed a bath. Ceramic coating made that super easy lol.

[E91_AKD]

Made a video. If anyone cares to see the walk around of the nitrous setup.

[E91_AKD]

Loaded her up for today’s festivities.

[E91_AKD]

Parked and saw a little steam popped the hood and seen the connection hose to expansion is no longer holding a proper seal. Squirts of antifreeze on left side. Replace and we should be good. Should be cheap yeah?

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by E91_AKD

Parked and saw a little steam popped the hood and seen the connection hose to expansion is no longer holding a proper seal. Squirts of antifreeze on left side. Replace and we should be good. Should be cheap yeah?

Is that some kind of aftermarket hose?

Never mind just checked realoem. Looks like the cheaped out on the E91 for some reason.

[E91_AKD]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Is that some kind of aftermarket hose?

Never mind just checked realoem. Looks like the cheaped out on the E91 for some reason.

Funny you mention that as I look at other platforms and their part and it’s much more robust lol

[The Nightman]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Is that some kind of aftermarket hose?

Never mind just checked realoem. Looks like the cheaped out on the E91 for some reason.

You know that plastic line that likes to crumble apart? Yeah, BMW decided to use more of it on NA engines to pinch a few more pennies. Strange because I think most of our cars came with the line with more rubber that is now designated for the N54/N55 only.


17127618510 (N51/N52) vs 17127565094 (N54/N55)

[E91_AKD]

Went for a look on break. I want to say the cap is definitely destroyed. This would cause a rise in pressure and force coolant out from the connection where the hose and tank meet??? Inspected all areas and that’s the only leak spot right where upper hose connects, no cracks anywhere and no dry rotted plastic. Simple extraction of broken piece and a new cap and we are worry free? Thank

[E91_AKD]

Originally Posted by Guy Fieri

You know that plastic line that likes to crumble apart? Yeah, BMW decided to use more of it on NA engines to pinch a few more pennies. Strange because I think most of our cars came with the line with more rubber that is now designated for the N54/N55 only.


17127618510 (N51/N52) vs 17127565094 (N54/N55)

Oh you can definitely feel just how week it is. Tapping it seems as if I would make it explode lol. You think a retrofit would work?

[mecheng77]

Originally Posted by Guy Fieri

You know that plastic line that likes to crumble apart? Yeah, BMW decided to use more of it on NA engines to pinch a few more pennies. Strange because I think most of our cars came with the line with more rubber that is now designated for the N54/N55 only.


17127618510 (N51/N52) vs 17127565094 (N54/N55)

I have the plastic Mc Donald’s straw only under the intake , the remaining piece is rubber hose


I bought some aluminum pipe which I use to replace the hard plastic line, once it fails. I got it from McMaster carr

[Serf27]

That line has an o ring in it.
You’d need a new line or new o ring.
The plastic part that always fails is the one above the radiator fan. I’ve replaced that part with a copper tube.

[E91_AKD]

Originally Posted by Serf27

That line has an o ring in it.
You’d need a new line or new o ring.
The plastic part that always fails is the one above the radiator fan. I’ve replaced that part with a copper tube.

As far as the cap goes it’s broken isn’t it?! That piece stuck in the expansion tank should have been stuck to the cap if I’m correct since my kalt level floater is clearly under that piece plus I wouldn’t be able to fill with it stuck in there.