07-24-2016, 08:55 AM | #115 |
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This is actually the second time I've had a set. I kind of wonder if they're actually the same set, since there's not that many total sets out there, and even less in gun metal.
Previous set, with 285 square mounted up: |
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08-19-2016, 07:50 AM | #116 |
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Did this garage mod last night. Should make rebuild the M5 a more pleasant experience (not that I've heard back yet if it's totaled or not).
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08-27-2016, 06:23 PM | #117 |
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03-05-2017, 11:29 AM | #118 |
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I got a copy of Paffy's awesome MSSMapper software.
For those that don't know, MSSMapper lets you load up to 8 tunes on to your ECU and the switch between them on the fly using your steering wheel cruise control buttons (when cruise control is off-- when its on, cruise control functions as normal). It then indicates which tune your on by the tach needle briefly going to 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 7 (to indicate tune 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7). Video of the software in action: Screen shot of the software interface: My tune plan is: 0: 87 octane map 1: 91 octane map 2: 93 octane with 7800 rpm rev limiter map (going to use this for drifting to lower what it's bouncing off of 3: 93 octane 8200 rpm redline map (this will be the default map the car starts up in) 4: Map 3 but with small burble/pop 5: Map 3 but with medium burble/pop 6: Map 3 but with lots of burble/pop 7: Race fuel map I'm excited!
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07-27-2017, 08:23 AM | #120 |
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More up to date mod list (I'm sure I'm forgetting some things and not even trying to catalog what I've removed)
Engine: OEM ( Die Wethje) CSL Airbox Evolve Ducting Schrick 280/272 cams TMS pullies C&R Oil cooler, using stock lines Dr VANOS cryo treated exhaust hub Beisan systems lifetime VANOS sealing plate o-rings Beisan systems lifetime VANOS solenoid Beisan oil pump disk Beisan VANOS rattle repair kit Beisan VANOS seals Beisan timing chain tensioner guide TurboToy cam bolts updated BMW high pressure vanos oil line lifetime CPV o-ring Exhaust: SS V1 stepped headers (swaintech coated) SS HJS catted V1 Section 1 SS resonated section 2 SS Street muffler Engine Management: CSL Engine Management MCCHIP-DKR Dyno tune(s) OE CSL IAT OE CSL Map rail/sensor Aux/clutched fan replaced with ecu controlled (using Z4M values) spal fan SMG shift lights turned on post cat 02s turned down but left on (ready) secondary air pump sensor disabled cold start sequence disabled non sport throttle mapping sport button disabled for future alternate use sport mode memory enabled EGT tweaked for HJS Cats Top speed limiter removed Dyno limiter removed CSL warmup light values MSSmapper enabled multiple engine maps, switchable on the fly as follows: 0: 87 octane map 1: 91 octane map 2: 93 octane with 7800 rpm rev limiter map (drifting map) 3: 93 octane 8200 rpm redline map (default map the car starts up in) 4: Map 3 but with small burble/pop 5: Map 3 but with medium burble/pop 6: Map 3 but with lots of burble/pop 7: Race fuel map Suspension: Ohlins R&T Coilovers Custom front mounts to correct droop travel Shorter, narrower, lighter (stock rate) Swift springs to allow 285 front tire fitment GC street camber plates ECS Poly isolated monoball RSMs TMS sealed monoball FCABs CSL Front sway/bushings/brackets CSL Rear sway/bushings/brackets TMS sealed adjustable sway bar end links Sealed monoball RTABs TMS rear adjustable camber arms Brakes: Brembo 355mm slotted rotor/4 piston GT Kit (BBK) front Brembo 345mm slotted rotor/4 piston GT Kit (BBK) rear Brembo stainless lines Brembo high performance street pads Performance Friction track pads Motul RBF600 Body: Streamline CSL bumper Evolve CF roof Vorsteiner CSL trunk Fucy CSL diffuser Gunmetal grills/gills Depo smoked front corner lights 35% tint (3M) vinyl M stripes on trunk badge (stock colors, less prone to fading) modern BMW wheel center caps shark fin removed “OBIOBAN” vanity plate OEM driver’s side keyhole cover (to deter thieves) M3forum.net sticker Wheels: RAC RG-63s in gunmetal (street) RAC RS-110s (tracks) TMS 75mm studs Lights: TFX projectors 55w bulbs/ballasts/ignitors in 4300k 85w halogen highs, programmed to come on with the xenon highs Outer brake light ring enabled for normal braking Brake lights programmed to strobe under hard stops e9X LED license plate lights Interior: Alcantara wrapped header liner Alcantara wrapped pillars Alcantara wrapped rear deck custom two tone imola/alcantara steering wheel with imola centering stripe, M tri color stitching, and extra thickness imola leather wrapped center console imola leather wrapped arm rest imola leather wrapped ebrake book Z8 ebrake handle M3 oval interior mirror retrofit Stereo: ICE OEM MKIV Nav OEM Bluetooth Intravee Alpine KCA 420i 64gb iPod touch (which syncs every time I pull into the garage) with nav integrated metadata Alpine TU-550HD radio with nav integrated metadata Modified BM53 for increased audio clarity Alpine PXA-H100 audio processor controlled via intravee Rear speakers removed for weight front speakers replaced with light weight Polk 6501s 6.5” speakers HK sub replaced with single JL stealthbox with light weight sub for decreased weight and mproved trunk space HK amp replaced with RF PBR300x2 for decreased weight trunk electronics moved to spare tire area for increased trunk space, decreased weight, and improved weight distribution. Chassis: TMS subframe reinforcement kit with extra reinforcements BMW structural foam in subframe cavity e46 updated rear floor updated BMW diff mount bolts RE rear upper control arm spring reinforcement plates RE RSM reinforcement plates BMW front strut tower reinforcement plates red powdercoated v-brace red powdercoated rear subframe red powdercoated subframe carrier red powdercoated front chassis plate red powdercoated trans brace RRT lifetime front wheel bearings Misc: Brail GU1R lithium ion battery (8 lbs) CSL Cabin air filter housing Auto Solutions SSK RE Transmission mounts Hella Horns Light weight stereo CDV delete VAG grocery bag hooks Coding (non comprehensive highlights): CSL oil level display (in cluster) enabled M track mode enabled
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07-27-2017, 08:24 AM | #121 |
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I had a chance to install these on my car last weekend, and I'm exceedingly pleased with them! They are completely silent, did not add any perceptible NHV, and being sealed from the bottom should keep the monoball operating freely (and silently) for a long time to come.
Here's excited for them... Traditionally there's two types of RSMs: Bushing based or monoball based. Both have tradeoffs. Bushing based RSMs must to be soft enough the angle of the shock to change, at various points on the suspensions travel (so that the shock doesn't bind, and/or ruin its seals-- more important on higher end shocks, but always useful). This solution meant low NHV, but the precision with which the shock could control the wheel was significantly restricted by the need for fairly soft bushings. Most of my cars life has been on these. Traditional monoball based RSMs allow complete shock articulation and 100% precision, but transferred NHV is very significant (annoying). Over time, the monoballs themselves can get noisy as they are not sealed from dirt. Good for race cars, not great for street cars or street driven track cars. I ran these for ~10,000 miles before I got fed up with them. ECS's new Polyurethane-isolated monoball RSMs are very much the best of both worlds. They have a bushing, but that bushing is only responsible for NHV control-- the monoball is there to allow to shock to articulate. That means they can use a much stiffer bushings, allowing the shock to be much more precise in its wheel control. They also include a gasket to seal the bearing from below, which should keep the monoball operating as new for a much longer time than traditional, unsealed monoball RSMs. The result is just kick ass. Almost all of the precision of a full monoball RSMs, no perceptible increase in NHV. It's the perfect RSM for anything other than a dedicated race car, IMO! Some pictures from ECS's site, because I didn't remember to take any: I'm super pleased with them
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07-28-2017, 12:34 PM | #122 |
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Awesome to see you over here on m3post, Ian. I know your position on e9x chassis, but still hoping someday you pick one up and go all in on it as you have done with the e46 platform.
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07-28-2017, 01:33 PM | #123 |
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I'm selling my e9X this evening! Buyer flew up from NC this morning, is going to drive it home.
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07-28-2017, 01:40 PM | #124 |
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I do find the e9X much less objectionable since the F8Xs came out. It really highlights how bad things can be
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03-22-2018, 01:44 PM | #125 |
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Had a snow day today, so started digging into a fairly large project on the M3-- my Avin3 project... with associated "while I'm in there" items.
Basic concept: -replace every module in the trunk with the avin. This will mean plugging the speakers directly into the avin, using its internal amp -since all modules are removed, remove the entire stereo wiring harness. This should save 15-20 lbs by itself (not yet clear on the weight of the nav stereo harness) -relocate the battery under the hood, to the drug big (since my 5.7 lb battery isn't contributing to weight distribution). Eliminate the way overkill for my battery mounting brackets -remove the 8 lb battery cable that runs from the front of the car to the rear -remove all the US only padding behind the dashboard (the USA has a safety standard for unbelted occupants, that the dash need a certain about of squish. I wear my seatbelt, so that does not concern me -mail my LCM to Terra for software updating, since I won't be running the intravee anymore and still want triple blink -update my cluster to black gauge faces The first step in this is removing... pretty much the entire interior. For various aspects of the project I need the dash out, door cards out, carpet out, trunk liner out, etc etc... so... pretty much all of it :lolhit: Everything but the dash is now out. Still trying to figure out what securing it by the pillars, but it might just be the weather stripping. Alex is going to send me a picture of a removed dash in that area tomorrow, so I can make sure I didn't miss any fasteners. Parts are mostly contained in my (not yet road ready) e39 530i storage locker:
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03-22-2018, 01:47 PM | #126 |
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Pulled the US spec padding off the steering wheel trim already:
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03-22-2018, 01:49 PM | #127 |
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Terra pointed out to me that the euro glove box is different (lighter, more spacious) than the US spec one, because of the lack of padding built into it... so I guess I'm going to have to order one of those up
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03-22-2018, 01:50 PM | #128 |
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One more project tonight— convert the gauges to black. My thought process was: I prefer black to grey on the e39 M5 (it came with both, depending on year), higher contrast makes them easy to read, and this should have less light bleed through.
I should have put the rubber bits back on the knobs before taking a picture
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03-26-2018, 01:08 PM | #130 |
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This is feeling like a very 1 way road I'm going down.
Got the dash out, and an amusing pic of my new, light weight washer tank
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05-25-2018, 10:49 AM | #131 |
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Coming soon
OE BMW seat header pads installed by Cobra, with adjustable lumbar, to be installed on factory BMW e46 sliders. I'm excited!
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05-25-2018, 07:21 PM | #132 |
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Seats look awesome
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