Aquamist HFS-4, DCI and PTF tune
My car before the install was 100% stock with a Cobb PTF 94 octane tune. I'm still under extended warranty so this setup was perfect and made good power. It's crazy how just changing the software can...
View ArticleHot side turbo piping question
So i wondered about the dents in mine when i got it.. But chalked it up to damage then i saw this today: http://imgur.com/4iQKUMW do any of your hot side pipes have identical dents? Is it removal...
View ArticleCobb users in the Bay Area. Favor for Stage 3
Does anyone in the bay area have an Access port I could borrow for the weekend. Cobb is sending us one and it was supposed to be here today and did not show and we were supposed to start tuning this...
View Articlecoilovers HELP!!
Hi guys..im purchasing a new set of coilovers either sonic or bc for my e90! ....cnt decide which ones are better?
View ArticleDIY: ZF6HP21/19 Valvebody removal video
Here is a Quick video i made on how to remove and re install the valve body. hope this helps. hopefully people with the older pre-03/07 valvebodys can maybe try to upgrade to a newer one and get the...
View ArticleNEW N54 DCT 1/4 Mile ET RECORD !
21 Feet above sea level 75°F Temps 79% Relative Humidty DA 1188 Feet Tuner: Lenny @ RENNtech PSI: 15-16 96 Octane (93 mix) No Weight Reduction, No DRs, NO Meth, Legal in Most States 11.90 ET @ 114.29...
View ArticleConvert N54 to A2W (Air to Water) Cooled by Air Conditioner Refrigerant
So I made a short post before but it got moved to general. To continue in a more N54 related way, I will say that I don't know a lot about dealing with refrigerants and know only a small bit about Air...
View ArticleAlpina B3 flash Part II: DIY for NOT-working paddles shifters after flash
The Alpina B3 flash has been a huge success so far for performance gains as well as fixing many issues that has plagued the N54 platform for years. It has undoubtedly given the performance gains in...
View ArticleTesting e-tune map from PTF - did 60-130 in 8.18 s in 4th gear
Where I live it snows in the winter. Most, if not all of the time. Which means that I have not been able to test out my car after I got the DME software updated to the latest version (I8A0S for my...
View ArticleWalnut Blasting, plugs, and bonus: rims
Decided to share my experience with some "maintenance mods" that I had done. First up is a very thorough walnut blasting, done by the friendly people over at Performance BMW in Chapel Hill, NC for a...
View ArticleSnappety, Snap Snap!
Today, in my infinite wisdom and against all prudent judgement, I decided to replace injector number 3 this afternoon. This exercise is nothing new to me. I've done this two more times already. So I...
View ArticleVishnu Single Turbo XI Edition (AWD Single)
Well it looks like Shiv is back from the hiatus and has developed an AWD single... No real information posted on the other site; or real world performance stats and it it is still a manual...
View ArticleJB4 vs COBB AP power delivery, output, etc
Could someone please educate me and others on the difference in power delivery & output between the JB4 or piggy vs COBB; so its my understanding that COBB maps adjust fueling, timing and load...
View ArticleDEFIV Differential Lock-Down DIY
Note: Not responsible for any damage to you or your car, this worked on my car so will work on yours. Thi kit as been tested over and over countless hours by Rick@DEFIV. If it doesnt fit you did...
View ArticleAlpina B3 Flash DIY using WinKFP
DIY Guide to Flash Alpina B3 Flash: ************************************************** ********************************** WARNING...If you dont know what your doing, dont be brave and blindly go into...
View ArticleAquamist HFS-4, DCI and PTF tune
My car before the install was 100% stock with a Cobb PTF 94 octane tune. I'm still under extended warranty so this setup was perfect and made good power. It's crazy how just changing the software can...
View ArticleHot side turbo piping question
So i wondered about the dents in mine when i got it.. But chalked it up to damage then i saw this today: http://imgur.com/4iQKUMW do any of your hot side pipes have identical dents? Is it removal...
View ArticleCobb users in the Bay Area. Favor for Stage 3
Does anyone in the bay area have an Access port I could borrow for the weekend. Cobb is sending us one and it was supposed to be here today and did not show and we were supposed to start tuning this...
View Articlecoilovers HELP!!
Hi guys..im purchasing a new set of coilovers either sonic or bc for my e90! ....cnt decide which ones are better?
View ArticleDIY: ZF6HP21/19 Valvebody removal video
Here is a Quick video i made on how to remove and re install the valve body. hope this helps. hopefully people with the older pre-03/07 valvebodys can maybe try to upgrade to a newer one and get the...
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