My brave pill: E92 BMW 335i with the infamous N54 engine
Discussion
I really like the look of the MV3 wheels on the car, colour notwithstanding.
Changing to 18" wheels is part of my long-term plan, but I am currently spending money on air leaks and fuelling on my N55 E92.
I've already replaced the HPFP, LPFP and LPFP filter/regulator, which has resolved my long start issues and some shadow codes. However, I need to finish the job by replacing the HP fuel sensor.
I've also air leaks on the turbo inlet and outlet and will use the opportunity to resolve this by upgrading the intercooler and fitting a new boost solenoid and diverter valve.
After that I want an exhaust!
Like others I view changing cars with some suspicion, as I have spent a lot of money on my E92 that I wouldn't have necessarily spent if I stuck with my 130i.
Changing to 18" wheels is part of my long-term plan, but I am currently spending money on air leaks and fuelling on my N55 E92.
I've already replaced the HPFP, LPFP and LPFP filter/regulator, which has resolved my long start issues and some shadow codes. However, I need to finish the job by replacing the HP fuel sensor.
I've also air leaks on the turbo inlet and outlet and will use the opportunity to resolve this by upgrading the intercooler and fitting a new boost solenoid and diverter valve.
After that I want an exhaust!
Like others I view changing cars with some suspicion, as I have spent a lot of money on my E92 that I wouldn't have necessarily spent if I stuck with my 130i.
Court_S said:
MDifficult said:
I can heartily recommend the B7 RS4 Avant in every way... absolutely loved it. Dynamically I'm not sure it's anywhere near an E92 M3, and there's a hell of a lot less expertise, parts, mods and whatnot available vs the BMW. But, it really was a wonderful car and my family adored it.
You can't go wrong with either option really... both are unlikely to depreciate much further - so I heartily support this upcoming change either way!
Yeah, I’m a big fan. I think they’re pretty good to drive; they were the first Audi to break the stereotype of handling. You can't go wrong with either option really... both are unlikely to depreciate much further - so I heartily support this upcoming change either way!
roadie said:
I really like the look of the MV3 wheels on the car, colour notwithstanding.
Changing to 18" wheels is part of my long-term plan, but I am currently spending money on air leaks and fuelling on my N55 E92.
I've already replaced the HPFP, LPFP and LPFP filter/regulator, which has resolved my long start issues and some shadow codes. However, I need to finish the job by replacing the HP fuel sensor.
I've also air leaks on the turbo inlet and outlet and will use the opportunity to resolve this by upgrading the intercooler and fitting a new boost solenoid and diverter valve.
After that I want an exhaust!
Like others I view changing cars with some suspicion, as I have spent a lot of money on my E92 that I wouldn't have necessarily spent if I stuck with my 130i.
I like the design too, it does suit the E9x cars well in my opinion. If I’d known that I was going to end up changing my tyres as well, I’d had dropped down to 18’s. Hey ho.Changing to 18" wheels is part of my long-term plan, but I am currently spending money on air leaks and fuelling on my N55 E92.
I've already replaced the HPFP, LPFP and LPFP filter/regulator, which has resolved my long start issues and some shadow codes. However, I need to finish the job by replacing the HP fuel sensor.
I've also air leaks on the turbo inlet and outlet and will use the opportunity to resolve this by upgrading the intercooler and fitting a new boost solenoid and diverter valve.
After that I want an exhaust!
Like others I view changing cars with some suspicion, as I have spent a lot of money on my E92 that I wouldn't have necessarily spent if I stuck with my 130i.
Sounds like your N55 is causing you some grief. Hopefully you’ll get to the bottom of it.
I collect my refurbed wheels on Tuesday afternoon and I can’t wait because my car is driving like a bag of s
t on these loan wheels; the rear has two mismatch ditchfinders and the front has one Kumho and as I discovered today, one Bridgestone run flat….that'll do it I reckon.
It had its weekly wash this afternoon.
The Disklok from my M140i us back in action because at 4am on Tuesday some scumbag was caught on various Ring doorbells down the road looking at people’s cars on their drives. He turned up in a B9 RS4 that he’d stolen the day before locally.
t on these loan wheels; the rear has two mismatch ditchfinders and the front has one Kumho and as I discovered today, one Bridgestone run flat….that'll do it I reckon.It had its weekly wash this afternoon.
The Disklok from my M140i us back in action because at 4am on Tuesday some scumbag was caught on various Ring doorbells down the road looking at people’s cars on their drives. He turned up in a B9 RS4 that he’d stolen the day before locally.
roadie said:
The car is looking mega. I received a DA polisher for Christmas and badly need to find the time to buy some decent pads and polish, and give my car a good decontamination, polish and wax. That should make it easier to clean on an ongoing basis, although I could never manage weekly!
Thanks. I find that keeping on top of it actually makes my life easier long run if that makes sense. DA’s make a decent improvement without too much risk of doing damage to the paint. Scholl S20 has proved to be a really good one stage polish.
Ticked a couple of jobs off today….
The passenger side wing mirror has always had a deep scratch / gouge that’s annoyed me since I’ve ones the car.
Someone local on an owners group was selling a mint pair of covers really cheap so o grabbed them as a cheap way to sort the issue. New cover fitted.
Then I popped over to Wheelmania to collect my refurned wheels which couldn’t come soon enough because the grey loan wheels looked st on my car and more importantly, it drove horrendously on the mismatched tyres. I genuinely thought something was broken.
Wheels waiting for fitting.
And fitted
I drove home via Sytner and nearly had a heart attack when I asked how much a set of the gel M badges were…£28 after my discount! Bloody hell.
I whipped the wheels off once I was home to give them a couple of coats of Alien Magic ceramic wheel sealant. It’s obviously not as good as C5, but it’s a piece of cake to apply and doesn’t need to be kept out of rain for 24hrs etc. The wheels certainly feel very slippery. I wanted to make sure there was some protection on them because the forecast looks crap for the next few days (just for a change).
Sealed, refitted with the ridiculously expensive M badges applied.
Whilst the rear wheels were off, I cleaned up the rear drive shaft interface with the hub. Following the rear bearings being done last year, there was some excess grease making a mess of the inside of the rear wheels on longer drives. I can’t see any splits in the boots and the clips are tight. I think it was just excess grease but will keep an eye on it.
The passenger side wing mirror has always had a deep scratch / gouge that’s annoyed me since I’ve ones the car.
Someone local on an owners group was selling a mint pair of covers really cheap so o grabbed them as a cheap way to sort the issue. New cover fitted.
Then I popped over to Wheelmania to collect my refurned wheels which couldn’t come soon enough because the grey loan wheels looked s
t on my car and more importantly, it drove horrendously on the mismatched tyres. I genuinely thought something was broken. Wheels waiting for fitting.
And fitted
I drove home via Sytner and nearly had a heart attack when I asked how much a set of the gel M badges were…£28 after my discount! Bloody hell.
I whipped the wheels off once I was home to give them a couple of coats of Alien Magic ceramic wheel sealant. It’s obviously not as good as C5, but it’s a piece of cake to apply and doesn’t need to be kept out of rain for 24hrs etc. The wheels certainly feel very slippery. I wanted to make sure there was some protection on them because the forecast looks crap for the next few days (just for a change).
Sealed, refitted with the ridiculously expensive M badges applied.
Whilst the rear wheels were off, I cleaned up the rear drive shaft interface with the hub. Following the rear bearings being done last year, there was some excess grease making a mess of the inside of the rear wheels on longer drives. I can’t see any splits in the boots and the clips are tight. I think it was just excess grease but will keep an eye on it.
I bought a set of knock-off 'M' wheel badges in April 2021 for £2.99 and three of them are still fitted and looking good. I lost one when I got carried away with a jet-wash, but as I'd bought a set of 5 that wasn't a disaster!
At that price I'd still be ahead if I needed to replace them (a few times).
Anyway your wheels look superb.
At that price I'd still be ahead if I needed to replace them (a few times).
Anyway your wheels look superb.
Mr Tidy said:
I bought a set of knock-off 'M' wheel badges in April 2021 for £2.99 and three of them are still fitted and looking good. I lost one when I got carried away with a jet-wash, but as I'd bought a set of 5 that wasn't a disaster!
At that price I'd still be ahead if I needed to replace them (a few times).
Anyway your wheels look superb.
Cheers. If I’d been more organised, I’d have bought some eBay specials too. The set I bought when I first fitted the CSL’s weren’t too expensive. At that price I'd still be ahead if I needed to replace them (a few times).
Anyway your wheels look superb.
Mr Tidy said:
I bought a set of knock-off 'M' wheel badges in April 2021 for £2.99 and three of them are still fitted and looking good. I lost one when I got carried away with a jet-wash, but as I'd bought a set of 5 that wasn't a disaster!
At that price I'd still be ahead if I needed to replace them (a few times).
Anyway your wheels look superb.
Cheers. If I’d been more organised, I’d have bought some eBay specials too. The set I bought when I first fitted the CSL’s weren’t too expensive. At that price I'd still be ahead if I needed to replace them (a few times).
Anyway your wheels look superb.
MDMA . said:
Think I might get my wheels re-done in silver. Had them done in anthracite last year, but silver really shows them off.
Is yours in CSL’s as well? Darker colours do work pretty well on white cars like yours but you do risk loosing the detail of the wheel design. I had thought about pale; satin gold but am glad that I payed it safe with silver.
Court_S said:
Ticked a couple of jobs off today….
The passenger side wing mirror has always had a deep scratch / gouge that’s annoyed me since I’ve ones the car.
Someone local on an owners group was selling a mint pair of covers really cheap so o grabbed them as a cheap way to sort the issue. New cover fitted.
Then I popped over to Wheelmania to collect my refurned wheels which couldn’t come soon enough because the grey loan wheels looked st on my car and more importantly, it drove horrendously on the mismatched tyres. I genuinely thought something was broken.
Wheels waiting for fitting.
And fitted
I drove home via Sytner and nearly had a heart attack when I asked how much a set of the gel M badges were…£28 after my discount! Bloody hell.
I whipped the wheels off once I was home to give them a couple of coats of Alien Magic ceramic wheel sealant. It’s obviously not as good as C5, but it’s a piece of cake to apply and doesn’t need to be kept out of rain for 24hrs etc. The wheels certainly feel very slippery. I wanted to make sure there was some protection on them because the forecast looks crap for the next few days (just for a change).
Sealed, refitted with the ridiculously expensive M badges applied.
Whilst the rear wheels were off, I cleaned up the rear drive shaft interface with the hub. Following the rear bearings being done last year, there was some excess grease making a mess of the inside of the rear wheels on longer drives. I can’t see any splits in the boots and the clips are tight. I think it was just excess grease but will keep an eye on it.
Those CSLs look absolutely spot on now Sam; perfect colour The passenger side wing mirror has always had a deep scratch / gouge that’s annoyed me since I’ve ones the car.
Someone local on an owners group was selling a mint pair of covers really cheap so o grabbed them as a cheap way to sort the issue. New cover fitted.
Then I popped over to Wheelmania to collect my refurned wheels which couldn’t come soon enough because the grey loan wheels looked s
t on my car and more importantly, it drove horrendously on the mismatched tyres. I genuinely thought something was broken. Wheels waiting for fitting.
And fitted
I drove home via Sytner and nearly had a heart attack when I asked how much a set of the gel M badges were…£28 after my discount! Bloody hell.
I whipped the wheels off once I was home to give them a couple of coats of Alien Magic ceramic wheel sealant. It’s obviously not as good as C5, but it’s a piece of cake to apply and doesn’t need to be kept out of rain for 24hrs etc. The wheels certainly feel very slippery. I wanted to make sure there was some protection on them because the forecast looks crap for the next few days (just for a change).
Sealed, refitted with the ridiculously expensive M badges applied.
Whilst the rear wheels were off, I cleaned up the rear drive shaft interface with the hub. Following the rear bearings being done last year, there was some excess grease making a mess of the inside of the rear wheels on longer drives. I can’t see any splits in the boots and the clips are tight. I think it was just excess grease but will keep an eye on it.
Sofa said:
Looks fantastic on the freshly refurbished CSLs, would make me rethink selling it if I were you. 
Really need to get the 261M's on my E82 done as they're all knackered, but I've been quoted over £100 a wheel and with an imminent flat move that seems a bit steep...
Really need to get the 261M's on my E82 done as they're all knackered, but I've been quoted over £100 a wheel and with an imminent flat move that seems a bit steep...
It does look good - I was glad to see the back of the grey loan wheels.£100 a wheel does sound really steep - I paid £243 for mine including loan wheels. They're painted and lacquered too.
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