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theriz · 08-23-2011, 06:39 PM

have you guys seen this? i would DD that!!! no problemo

DriftDreamzSS · 08-23-2011, 06:44 PM

Ya, ill bring it out sometime. Just recently I was diagnosing why my fpr was bleeding off pressure at shut down, and found out that the o-ring that seals the fuel pump pickup was bad causing the internal check valve in the pump to not function. When I replaced it my afr's went almost 2 full points rich in boost, now I have to re tune the whole fuel map

So it will be a bit before she is running tip top again.

M_BYEEE · 08-23-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by theriz

have you guys seen this? i would DD that!!! no problemo

Clean!!

theriz · 08-23-2011, 06:48 PM

what i would do for one of those.. hahaha

ps just got my car and driver if you couldnt tell. hahaha

E90///M3` · 08-23-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DriftDreamzSS

Ya, ill bring it out sometime. Just recently I was diagnosing why my fpr was bleeding off pressure at shut down, and found out that the o-ring that seals the fuel pump pickup was bad causing the internal check valve in the pump to not function. When I replaced it my afr's went almost 2 full points rich in boost, now I have to re tune the whole fuel map

So it will be a bit before she is running tip top again.

whoa 2 full points... well, as turbo guys say: better rich than too lean and detonation.

are you going to tune it yourself? i used to know guys in the RX-y game but lost contact with them a few years back

E90///M3` · 08-23-2011, 07:04 PM

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Bluesummer · 08-23-2011, 07:04 PM

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UCI shut me down lol

how long ago?

Bluesummer · 08-23-2011, 07:08 PM

just got my free oil change

theriz · 08-23-2011, 07:41 PM

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pretty cool vid.

DriftDreamzSS · 08-23-2011, 08:50 PM

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whoa 2 full points... well, as turbo guys say: better rich than too lean and detonation.

are you going to tune it yourself? i used to know guys in the RX-y game but lost contact with them a few years back

yeah, rich is better for sure but I cant light off 9.X afr's at 15psi, breaks up real bad even with an ignition amp. I have a wideband, standalone and data logger so its not too bad to tune myself. The hardest part is trying not to get pulled over doing WOT 4th gear pulls with an external wastegate dumped to atmosphere, lol.

E90///M3` · 08-23-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DriftDreamzSS

yeah, rich is better for sure but I cant light off 9.X afr's at 15psi, breaks up real bad even with an ignition amp. I have a wideband, standalone and data logger so its not too bad to tune myself. The hardest part is trying not to get pulled over doing WOT 4th gear pulls with an external wastegate dumped to atmosphere, lol.

you need a dyno? my buddy has one here in the area that he uses to tune GTRs and EVOs.

also if you want a nice open area for 4th gear WOT... lemme know. We have a few spots we used to use to test my Evo, his GSX, and his new GTR. We can get out there and have you marked off so we can see all exits and ways in

dumping to atmosphere sounds scarier...

DriftDreamzSS · 08-23-2011, 09:52 PM

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you need a dyno? my buddy has one here in the area that he uses to tune GTRs and EVOs.

also if you want a nice open area for 4th gear WOT... lemme know. We have a few spots we used to use to test my Evo, his GSX, and his new GTR. We can get out there and have you marked off so we can see all exits and ways in

dumping to atmosphere sounds scarier...

Yeah, I do need a dyno for final tune. And also a local place to street tune to rough it in would be awesome. Last time I went all the way past Gaviota to find some nice open road

E90///M3` · 08-23-2011, 10:22 PM

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Yeah, I do need a dyno for final tune. And also a local place to street tune to rough it in would be awesome. Last time I went all the way past Gaviota to find some nice open road

hmmm 4th gear... i'm guessing you'd be around 140? need to know speed to determine best place to do it. haha

i can hit up my friend Ronnie. RD Engineering in Oxnard has a dyno available to them...

DriftDreamzSS · 08-23-2011, 11:36 PM

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hmmm 4th gear... i'm guessing you'd be around 140? need to know speed to determine best place to do it. haha

i can hit up my friend Ronnie. RD Engineering in Oxnard has a dyno available to them...

yeah, redline in 4th is right at 140. But realistically as long as I get peak torque area tuned well in 4th (5500ish) then I can get 7-8000rpm range good enough in 3rd and keep speeds down to the 110-120 range and then just hit it again on the dyno where its a little safer.

E90///M3` · 08-23-2011, 11:45 PM

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yeah, redline in 4th is right at 140. But realistically as long as I get peak torque area tuned well in 4th (5500ish) then I can get 7-8000rpm range good enough in 3rd and keep speeds down to the 110-120 range and then just hit it again on the dyno where its a little safer.

you got PM of a couple roads.

creaminz · 08-24-2011, 12:56 AM

Riz, what is your budget? When you are modding dont try to afford that is out of your money range. It is just not worth it. I had VMR V710 as my first set of aftermarket wheel. Just like you, i didnt know much about wheels and just loved its design. I obviously couldnt afford 4-8K wheels. However, since it was my first set of aftermarket wheel on e90, satisfaction was great. I loved it every single day. A lot of other members run same wheels...so??? A lot of other people are driving E92 335i especially here in So. Cal. Just get what you want. Impress yourself everyday, thats all that matters really.
I then sold my VMR and got used set of Volk CE28 for great deal. CE28 is known for is light weight and strong structure. It is very vert noticible. Car accelerates faster, handles better, alsmo felt like I added some performance mod not just wheel. It was definitely worth extra money. Big brand name wheels are expensive for reason. HRE for example, they have great design and fully custom. Also very strong and light especially comp-series or R. And there are nothing wrong with stock wheels. It still has BMW all over it, not many kids can afford that.

creaminz · 08-24-2011, 01:01 AM

hate typing on iphone.
Just be patience and get what you want. If you got cash then look for HRE, DPE, Volk, Advan, ADV.1 or just roll on stock wheels for awhile until you know exactly what you want. That way you can keep save your money while just rolling on stock wheels and get something better down the road instead of making impulsive decision that will make you regret later.

Your car still looks great.

WesleyC · 08-24-2011, 01:06 AM

Words of wisdom...

E90///M3` · 08-24-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Wes.

Words of wisdom...

indeed. especially from a learning standpoint.

WesleyC · 08-24-2011, 02:14 AM

If I had $5-6k to spend, I wouldn't blow it all on wheels... especially on a stock car. They would just look out of place.

I would get some cheaper wheels, coilovers, and an exhaust, but that's just me.

creaminz · 08-24-2011, 02:38 AM

I agree with you Wes. Coilover + Spacers will make the car look so sexy!!!

Bluesummer · 08-24-2011, 02:38 AM

I never bought brand new wheels. I figure as long as they arent bent, they are good.

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08-23-2011, 06:44 PM	#6250
DriftDreamzSS Captain 22 Rep 627 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oxnard, Ca / Lafayette, LA iTrader: (2)	Ya, ill bring it out sometime. Just recently I was diagnosing why my fpr was bleeding off pressure at shut down, and found out that the o-ring that seals the fuel pump pickup was bad causing the internal check valve in the pump to not function. When I replaced it my afr's went almost 2 full points rich in boost, now I have to re tune the whole fuel map So it will be a bit before she is running tip top again. __________________ _
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08-24-2011, 12:56 AM	#6264
creaminz Major General 548 Rep 7,705 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (33)	Riz, what is your budget? When you are modding dont try to afford that is out of your money range. It is just not worth it. I had VMR V710 as my first set of aftermarket wheel. Just like you, i didnt know much about wheels and just loved its design. I obviously couldnt afford 4-8K wheels. However, since it was my first set of aftermarket wheel on e90, satisfaction was great. I loved it every single day. A lot of other members run same wheels...so??? A lot of other people are driving E92 335i especially here in So. Cal. Just get what you want. Impress yourself everyday, thats all that matters really. I then sold my VMR and got used set of Volk CE28 for great deal. CE28 is known for is light weight and strong structure. It is very vert noticible. Car accelerates faster, handles better, alsmo felt like I added some performance mod not just wheel. It was definitely worth extra money. Big brand name wheels are expensive for reason. HRE for example, they have great design and fully custom. Also very strong and light especially comp-series or R. And there are nothing wrong with stock wheels. It still has BMW all over it, not many kids can afford that.
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creaminz Major General 548 Rep 7,705 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (33)	hate typing on iphone. Just be patience and get what you want. If you got cash then look for HRE, DPE, Volk, Advan, ADV.1 or just roll on stock wheels for awhile until you know exactly what you want. That way you can keep save your money while just rolling on stock wheels and get something better down the road instead of making impulsive decision that will make you regret later. Your car still looks great.
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WesleyC Colonel 54 Rep 2,907 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (20)	If I had $5-6k to spend, I wouldn't blow it all on wheels... especially on a stock car. They would just look out of place. I would get some cheaper wheels, coilovers, and an exhaust, but that's just me.
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creaminz Major General 548 Rep 7,705 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (33)	I agree with you Wes. Coilover + Spacers will make the car look so sexy!!!
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