E90 LCI 323i
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Re: E90 LCI 323i
hi het, on hindsight you are right, must be careful with the HU at he bottom of the seat. However so far so good, the only reason it was relocated there is due to no space/saving space in the boot.
As for the CAI discussion, that's the reason I'm back on stock after reading up more. More importantly, I was affected by the heat soak thing, my low end suffered a bit but the mid and high end really benefited from my previous carbon charger.
I was looking at the AFE as it closely resemble our stock box so less chance of heat soak, and I found out that it sounds louder/nicer/fiercer is due to 2 holes at the sid. Since the 2 holes are facing the body panel and not ht engine side, it actually reduce the chance of heat soak.
Anyway, still deciding whether to go ahead with the AFE in the meantime I have ordered pipercross to try in my stock airbox.
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I have also order adjustable rear toe arms from rogue engineering to complete my suspension mounting setup.
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I did try the M3 version but it was not compatible with the e90 platform, hence my lowered rear setup has an inherent toe-in which can't be dialed out with alignment due to the limited range available with the stock setup so decided to get this. Should arrive in a couple of days.
hi het, on hindsight you are right, must be careful with the HU at he bottom of the seat. However so far so good, the only reason it was relocated there is due to no space/saving space in the boot.
As for the CAI discussion, that's the reason I'm back on stock after reading up more. More importantly, I was affected by the heat soak thing, my low end suffered a bit but the mid and high end really benefited from my previous carbon charger.
I was looking at the AFE as it closely resemble our stock box so less chance of heat soak, and I found out that it sounds louder/nicer/fiercer is due to 2 holes at the sid. Since the 2 holes are facing the body panel and not ht engine side, it actually reduce the chance of heat soak.
Anyway, still deciding whether to go ahead with the AFE in the meantime I have ordered pipercross to try in my stock airbox.
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I have also order adjustable rear toe arms from rogue engineering to complete my suspension mounting setup.
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I did try the M3 version but it was not compatible with the e90 platform, hence my lowered rear setup has an inherent toe-in which can't be dialed out with alignment due to the limited range available with the stock setup so decided to get this. Should arrive in a couple of days.
Re: E90 LCI 323i
update:
the pipercross is here!
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For reference, the part number for N52 BMW is PX1781, I got mine at Horizon Auto Tuner . you can call Herman at 9010-3033 to find out more.
So far, the sound not much difference from my previous K&N but it seems more responsive. Not sure is it because my K&N was dirty. Anyway, will let it run in a bit and see how.
Another mod
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decided to get the single channel as I felt that the rear channel a bit troublesome as it will be 2 recording onto a single card( which may compromise on the quality of video).
secondly, need to but another power magic and lastly need to remove internal upholstery for wiring.
below is a sample of the recording I took
[video=youtube_share;y04KpUk_b4g]http://youtu.be/y04KpUk_b4g[/video]
on the actual blackvue viewer, there is GPS information as well as a clip organiser. For the test clip. I only extracted the video. Quite happy with it.
update:
the pipercross is here!
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For reference, the part number for N52 BMW is PX1781, I got mine at Horizon Auto Tuner . you can call Herman at 9010-3033 to find out more.
So far, the sound not much difference from my previous K&N but it seems more responsive. Not sure is it because my K&N was dirty. Anyway, will let it run in a bit and see how.
Another mod
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decided to get the single channel as I felt that the rear channel a bit troublesome as it will be 2 recording onto a single card( which may compromise on the quality of video).
secondly, need to but another power magic and lastly need to remove internal upholstery for wiring.
below is a sample of the recording I took
[video=youtube_share;y04KpUk_b4g]http://youtu.be/y04KpUk_b4g[/video]
on the actual blackvue viewer, there is GPS information as well as a clip organiser. For the test clip. I only extracted the video. Quite happy with it.
Re: E90 LCI 323i
update:
been happy with my ride except for a niggling wobbling on the steering wheel once in a while. couple with some clunking sound during start stop situation,after reading up a bit on it here and other forums, figured that it may be my engine mount giving way. so decided to change
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since i was changing the mounts, may as well change the transmission mounts as well. Engine mounts are 335 and the transmission mounts are M3. I understand from Rodney that for 4 cyl, its rubber + air bushing, for 6 cyl its rubber + liquid and for the 335, it's all rubber. supposed to help with power transfer as well. First impression is the NVH level didn't really increase a lot but the car did feel more assured during acceleration. will be doing a summary of all the mods soon and will feedback more
update:
been happy with my ride except for a niggling wobbling on the steering wheel once in a while. couple with some clunking sound during start stop situation,after reading up a bit on it here and other forums, figured that it may be my engine mount giving way. so decided to change
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since i was changing the mounts, may as well change the transmission mounts as well. Engine mounts are 335 and the transmission mounts are M3. I understand from Rodney that for 4 cyl, its rubber + air bushing, for 6 cyl its rubber + liquid and for the 335, it's all rubber. supposed to help with power transfer as well. First impression is the NVH level didn't really increase a lot but the car did feel more assured during acceleration. will be doing a summary of all the mods soon and will feedback more
xman
Well-Known Member
Re: E90 LCI 323i
Alpine ICS-X8 bluetooth playback
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H Cajun22
I am also interested to install ICS-X8, but wonder if the Nuvi Navigation...can still be integrated back into the HU with Audio Sound??
Alpine ICS-X8 bluetooth playback
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H Cajun22
I am also interested to install ICS-X8, but wonder if the Nuvi Navigation...can still be integrated back into the HU with Audio Sound??
Re: E90 LCI 323i
hi Xman,
Yes you can integrate a GPS into the HU but you will have to buy the alpine GPS module( $700+) and a separate gps meant for the unit( $200-300+, either galactio,garmin or tom tom) which i thought was not worth it hence didn't do it.
I went ahead and updated the map for my stock BMW/Garmin for free instead
On another note, my package arrived. will probably fix it on Mon or Tues
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hi Xman,
Yes you can integrate a GPS into the HU but you will have to buy the alpine GPS module( $700+) and a separate gps meant for the unit( $200-300+, either galactio,garmin or tom tom) which i thought was not worth it hence didn't do it.
I went ahead and updated the map for my stock BMW/Garmin for free instead
On another note, my package arrived. will probably fix it on Mon or Tues
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Re: E90 LCI 323i
just got the adjustable toe arm fixed today
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managed to get my toe for the rear at 10' for both left and right for a total toe of 20', previously the minimum toe I could get was 1deg 60'.
driving impression is that the car definitely tracks straighter, I was listening out for funny sounds but there were none. not sure whether it's related but the car seem to turn in smoother/lighter on the steering. will wait for it to settle before more feedback.. personally quite happy with the mod. also to confirm NVH increase is negligible or none.
just got the adjustable toe arm fixed today
stock
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comparison
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done
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managed to get my toe for the rear at 10' for both left and right for a total toe of 20', previously the minimum toe I could get was 1deg 60'.
driving impression is that the car definitely tracks straighter, I was listening out for funny sounds but there were none. not sure whether it's related but the car seem to turn in smoother/lighter on the steering. will wait for it to settle before more feedback.. personally quite happy with the mod. also to confirm NVH increase is negligible or none.
Re: E90 LCI 323i
thank you.. have been happy with the car with no problems so far. Didn't add much to the car except regular maintenance. The other reason is I am currently busy with my other vehicle, hehe
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thank you.. have been happy with the car with no problems so far. Didn't add much to the car except regular maintenance. The other reason is I am currently busy with my other vehicle, hehe
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Re: E90 LCI 323i
Santa Cruz Bronson Carbon 2015( upgraded rear shocks to CCDB inline)
Rockshox Pike 160mm
ENVE RSR Carbon Bars
Next SL Cranks
XTR Magnesium Brakeset
SRAM XO1 Groupo
Deity Pedals
Rockshox Reverb Stealth post
E13 TRSr Rims/Hope EVO Hubs
Fizik Gobi Saddle
Maxxis DHR2 Tires
Weight
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Santa Cruz Bronson Carbon 2015( upgraded rear shocks to CCDB inline)
Rockshox Pike 160mm
ENVE RSR Carbon Bars
Next SL Cranks
XTR Magnesium Brakeset
SRAM XO1 Groupo
Deity Pedals
Rockshox Reverb Stealth post
E13 TRSr Rims/Hope EVO Hubs
Fizik Gobi Saddle
Maxxis DHR2 Tires
Weight
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FZainol
Member
Re: E90 LCI 323i
Is it a big hassle for u to retrofitted ur previous Stoptech BBK to e90? As its originally from e46 rite?
Im on a research now to install bbk to my ride...but plan too look for those 4pot brembos from other model as it cost cheaper
Can we retrofitted caliper from any model let say evo 7/8/9 ot maybe fd2r? Or certain caliper only will do?
Is it a big hassle for u to retrofitted ur previous Stoptech BBK to e90? As its originally from e46 rite?
Im on a research now to install bbk to my ride...but plan too look for those 4pot brembos from other model as it cost cheaper
Can we retrofitted caliper from any model let say evo 7/8/9 ot maybe fd2r? Or certain caliper only will do?
FZainol
Member
Re: E90 LCI 323i
Is it a big hassle for u to retrofitted ur previous Stoptech BBK to e90? As its originally from e46 rite?
Im on a research now to install bbk to my ride...but plan too look for those 4pot brembos from other model as it cost cheaper
Can we retrofitted caliper from any model let say evo 7/8/9 ot maybe fd2r? Or certain caliper only will do?
Is it a big hassle for u to retrofitted ur previous Stoptech BBK to e90? As its originally from e46 rite?
Im on a research now to install bbk to my ride...but plan too look for those 4pot brembos from other model as it cost cheaper
Can we retrofitted caliper from any model let say evo 7/8/9 ot maybe fd2r? Or certain caliper only will do?
