N54 Preventative Mods

McLeanSC · 03-03-2017, 07:45 AM

I tried running a search for this but didn't find much. I'm an avid member of the SXOC so know how annoying it can be to regular Forum users when new guys ask the same questions.

I'm basically looking at modifications that'll improve how my car runs and operates. Not so much for 'power', more, parts that are known to prematurely fail or not operate as efficiently as aftermarket alternatives.

My first 'mod' will be a VRSF 7" FMIC to lower my intake temps.
I'd also like to fit a subtle water temp, oil pressure and AFR gauge somewhere to monitor them but think they would disgusting in the well designed cabin (I'm a Silvia guy so used to sticking gauges any old place). Or are these even necessary? I know in my Silvia once the OEM water temp light comes on it's rebuild time, is the BMW more reliable at catching when it's running dangerously hot?

aaaaaaand that's it. I'm completely new to these cars so anyones opinion who has done something similar would be a great help.

cheers

prima_materia · 03-03-2017, 08:14 AM

This is the N55 subforum.

Here you go. http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=58

McLeanSC · 03-03-2017, 09:12 AM

Yup. I'm a tool. Just seen that cheers mate.

03-03-2017, 07:45 AM	#1
McLeanSC Private 16 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Sport Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	N54 Preventative Mods I tried running a search for this but didn't find much. I'm an avid member of the SXOC so know how annoying it can be to regular Forum users when new guys ask the same questions. I'm basically looking at modifications that'll improve how my car runs and operates. Not so much for 'power', more, parts that are known to prematurely fail or not operate as efficiently as aftermarket alternatives. My first 'mod' will be a VRSF 7" FMIC to lower my intake temps. I'd also like to fit a subtle water temp, oil pressure and AFR gauge somewhere to monitor them but think they would disgusting in the well designed cabin (I'm a Silvia guy so used to sticking gauges any old place). Or are these even necessary? I know in my Silvia once the OEM water temp light comes on it's rebuild time, is the BMW more reliable at catching when it's running dangerously hot? aaaaaaand that's it. I'm completely new to these cars so anyones opinion who has done something similar would be a great help. cheers
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03-03-2017, 08:14 AM	#2
prima_materia Private First Class 58 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 11' BMW 335i Sedan XDrive LCI Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	This is the N55 subforum. Here you go. http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=58 __________________ JB4 ISO Map 7 @ 20psi, MHD/BMS e85 BEF, ISO_14 Firmware, xHP Stage 3 TCU Flash, Flex Fuel Adapter, Rev3 Connect-Kit, 50% e85 mix/93 octane, K&N drop-in filter, ER Chargepipe, JB4 CAN-flap disabled, VRSF Catless DP, VRSF 7in. FMIC,
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McLeanSC Private 16 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Sport Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Yup. I'm a tool. Just seen that cheers mate.
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