BoostJunkie

The stock N55 charge pipe is made of plastic and WILL crack under boost with a tune. Its not a matter of if, but when. The VRSF aluminum charge pipe is the most popular upgrade - a...

2 months ago

E-Sys is more powerful but the learning curve is steep. If you just want basic coding mods, Bimmercode is the way to go. If you want to do advanced stuff like module swaps or retro...

3 months ago

how much did the whole build cost? thinking about doing the same on my 335i but worried about the budget

3 months ago

Running E85 on my N54 335i for 2 years now. The power difference is addictive — once you feel the pull on E85 you can never go back to pump fuel. My setup: Walbro 450 LPFP, index 1...

3 months ago

Extended warranty is worth it on BMWs imo. One turbo failure or transmission issue will cost more than the warranty. I had mine pay for itself with a single claim.

3 months ago

Great overview. I'd emphasize the intercooler upgrade more - it's probably the single most important bolt-on for turbocharged BMWs. Stock intercoolers heat soak badly, especially i...

3 months ago

DPF cleaning worked for me. Had it done at 160k km and its been fine for 30k km since. Worth trying before spending on a new DPF.

4 months ago

BMW paint has always been thin. Its a known issue across all models. PPF is the only real solution. Or just accept the stone chips as character.

4 months ago

The 30k km interval is fine for normal driving with BMW approved oil. But if you tune your car or drive hard, shorter intervals are recommended.

5 months ago

BE bearings are the way to go. They have better clearances than the OEM bearings. My S65 has been running BE bearings for 40k km with no issues.

5 months ago

The M240i is the better value by far. With a stage 1 tune youre at 400hp+ which is more than enough. Save the money and spend it on mods.

5 months ago