What did you do to your 5 series today?

zcali925 · 03-22-2020, 02:23 PM

Might change it. Just installed to see the look while I wait for gorilla tape. Not sold but also, for the price, not unhappy.

zcali925 · 03-22-2020, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fletchf

Oil change, washed it, added 12mm rear wheel spacers. Still need to lower it and do a paint correction.

What kind of spacers you go with? Any rattle?

Ickdeep · 03-23-2020, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by zcali925

What kind of spacers you go with? Any rattle?

I'd recommend these spacers (BMS) https://burgertuning.com/products/f-...nded-lug-bolts

asian · 03-24-2020, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by zcali925

Might change it. Just installed to see the look while I wait for gorilla tape. Not sold but also, for the price, not unhappy.

looks good! leave it on!

it3_Magic · 03-24-2020, 03:06 PM

Had some lacquer peel on one of my wheels so decided to get it sorted.
Painted instead of diamond cutting. Looks ok, cant really tell unless youre looking for it.

Lacquer peel:

Sanded:

Primed and painted:

Result:

And guess which one was painted:

zcali925 · 03-24-2020, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by asian

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Originally Posted by zcali925

Might change it. Just installed to see the look while I wait for gorilla tape. Not sold but also, for the price, not unhappy.

looks good! leave it on!

Thanks! Still haven't cruised around with it (shelter in place and all) can't wait to do my bm3 soon.

lsturbointeg · 03-25-2020, 06:12 PM

just ordered the TurboSmart Dual Port VR9 BOV! heard great reviews from Kies Motorsports as well as a pretty cool install and sound video by ThicGarage

Sylverlee · 03-25-2020, 07:35 PM

Didn’t he have trouble with one hole not going in?

lsturbointeg · 03-25-2020, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylverlee

Didn’t he have trouble with one hole not going in?

yea, but his shop was able to get the 3rd bolt from the top. i've already got a pretty good view of what needs to be done since installing the VRSF dp. Especially with all the covers underneath removed. i dunno if the RWD is easier to do with with the shroud removed, water pump moved and bracket it should give me plenty of room. there's actually quite alot of Youtube videos on the N55 engine and all had the same issue. but with some of the tips that helped them out i've got at least a better idea on how to tackle this on

Sylverlee · 03-25-2020, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

yea, but his shop was able to get the 3rd bolt from the top. i've already got a pretty good view of what needs to be done since installing the VRSF dp. Especially with all the covers underneath removed. i dunno if the RWD is easier to do with with the shroud removed, water pump moved and bracket it should give me plenty of room. there's actually quite alot of Youtube videos on the N55 engine and all had the same issue. but with some of the tips that helped them out i've got at least a better idea on how to tackle this on

Nice. I watched the install video looked pretty cramped in there. But does sound cool.

lsturbointeg · 03-25-2020, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylverlee

Nice. I watched the install video looked pretty cramped in there. But does sound cool.

i think better than an intake swoosh. so instead of paying $200 for a BMS i paid $225 for the TurboSmart

jayster0966 · 03-26-2020, 01:41 PM

time at home presents opportunity to reseal port injection kit. must be getting real bored.

lsturbointeg · 03-27-2020, 03:25 PM

off to the muffler shop!

gonna have my guy cutoff the existing 3.5" exhaust tips and weld a new 2.5" piping off the muffler to extend out more past the diffuser. reason being is currently the tips are hidden underneath the diffuser like so

here's what the exhaust looks like for those wondering

so sitting with him we had to discuss how it's going to be done because the spacing from the two 3.5" pipes will be an issue when going to the larger 4" pipes. the exhaust tip on the outer side will remain the same since i have about a .25" gap between the diffuser and the tip. the inner exhaust pipe is what will be a task for him. he decided to cut the pipe about .75" from the muffler and than add the new pipe but he will have to have a slight bend that way the tips will lineup without rubbing. he said it's doable. also, i am eliminating the EVC since i always leave it open so there's really no point in keeping it

so it's currently at the shop now and i should have it back tomorrow. i'll post some pictures when i do

ezaircon4jc · 03-27-2020, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jayster0966

time at home presents opportunity to reseal port injection kit. must be getting real bored.

Bored? You want bored? We just had solar installed and I spend a lot of time on the app looking at how much power we're putting back into the grid. SDG&E is such a rip-off, they pay $.04 when they buy the power and sell it back to you at about $.40!

GrabacrOne · 03-28-2020, 12:39 AM

Got the M5 Competition mufflers installed and loving the sound.

Also got some F8x-style carbon fiber mirror caps. Fitment was pretty good and the weave matches the M Performance spoiler really well.

addy27 · 03-28-2020, 12:36 PM

LCI Adaptive LED headlights retrofitted. Now will see how the Glare Free /Anti-Dazzel functions that I coded are going to work here with the USA headlights.

lsturbointeg · 03-28-2020, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by addy27

LCI Adaptive LED headlights retrofitted. Now will see how the Glare Free /Anti-Dazzel functions that I coded are going to work here with the USA headlights.

Did you have the regular pre LCI headlights?

lsturbointeg · 03-28-2020, 03:03 PM

Update! picked the Meisterschaft's up this morning from the muffler shop! here's whats left of the old tips and EVC

okay, from the top view you can see what my guy had to do. he cutoff and welded new 2.5" pipe which extends further than what i had before. he also had to on the inner exhaust pipe bend out a bit to accommodate the larger tips from 3.5" to 4.0" tips.

everything still looks centered

still plenty of room due to how large the opening is on the carbon fiber diffuser

so tomorrow i will continue working on installing the tips however i need to turn the VRSP as it's sitting low and if you turn it counter clockwise it should be running flush with the bottom of the car. than i'll re attach the exhaust mounts and everything else. will post some pictures when i'm done!

jayster0966 · 03-28-2020, 04:39 PM

Finished re-sealing my port injection, now filling up and it feels so good to be able to purchase fuel (E85) here in California for 1.85 a gallon.

ey2001 · 03-28-2020, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jayster0966

Finished re-sealing my port injection, now filling up and it feels so good to be able to purchase fuel (E85) here in California for 1.85 a gallon.

Wow where in cali? I just put some in for 2.35

jayster0966 · 03-28-2020, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ey2001

Wow where in cali? I just put some in for 2.35

G&M stations throughout Huntington Beach area at least.

addy27 · 03-29-2020, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Did you have the regular pre LCI headlights?

I had the stock Pre-LCI Bi-Xenon Adaptive headlights. Only pins I reused were the Ground pins since the ground slug up front is sealed up to prevent water ingress. Original intent was to lay down a complete separate harness so I can revert to the Xenons if absolutely needed. Now I'll just have to swap those two wires back to the original connector if need be

03-22-2020, 02:23 PM	#1607
zcali925 Private First Class 64 Rep 119 Posts Drives: '15 BMW 535i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Might change it. Just installed to see the look while I wait for gorilla tape. Not sold but also, for the price, not unhappy. Attached Images __________________ Sup
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it3_Magic Private 113 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2014 520D M-sport Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW G30 [0.00]	Had some lacquer peel on one of my wheels so decided to get it sorted. Painted instead of diamond cutting. Looks ok, cant really tell unless youre looking for it. Lacquer peel: Sanded: Primed and painted: Result: And guess which one was painted: __________________ It3'a Me https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1811976
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03-25-2020, 06:12 PM	#1613
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	just ordered the TurboSmart Dual Port VR9 BOV! heard great reviews from Kies Motorsports as well as a pretty cool install and sound video by ThicGarage __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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03-26-2020, 01:41 PM	#1618
jayster0966 Second Lieutenant 209 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	quarantine week 1 time at home presents opportunity to reseal port injection kit. must be getting real bored. Attached Images
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03-27-2020, 03:25 PM	#1619
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	off to the muffler shop! gonna have my guy cutoff the existing 3.5" exhaust tips and weld a new 2.5" piping off the muffler to extend out more past the diffuser. reason being is currently the tips are hidden underneath the diffuser like so here's what the exhaust looks like for those wondering so sitting with him we had to discuss how it's going to be done because the spacing from the two 3.5" pipes will be an issue when going to the larger 4" pipes. the exhaust tip on the outer side will remain the same since i have about a .25" gap between the diffuser and the tip. the inner exhaust pipe is what will be a task for him. he decided to cut the pipe about .75" from the muffler and than add the new pipe but he will have to have a slight bend that way the tips will lineup without rubbing. he said it's doable. also, i am eliminating the EVC since i always leave it open so there's really no point in keeping it so it's currently at the shop now and i should have it back tomorrow. i'll post some pictures when i do __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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03-28-2020, 12:36 PM	#1622
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03-28-2020, 03:03 PM	#1624
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	Update! picked the Meisterschaft's up this morning from the muffler shop! here's whats left of the old tips and EVC okay, from the top view you can see what my guy had to do. he cutoff and welded new 2.5" pipe which extends further than what i had before. he also had to on the inner exhaust pipe bend out a bit to accommodate the larger tips from 3.5" to 4.0" tips. everything still looks centered still plenty of room due to how large the opening is on the carbon fiber diffuser so tomorrow i will continue working on installing the tips however i need to turn the VRSP as it's sitting low and if you turn it counter clockwise it should be running flush with the bottom of the car. than i'll re attach the exhaust mounts and everything else. will post some pictures when i'm done! __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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03-28-2020, 04:39 PM	#1625
jayster0966 Second Lieutenant 209 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Finished re-sealing my port injection, now filling up and it feels so good to be able to purchase fuel (E85) here in California for 1.85 a gallon. Attached Images
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