BoostJunkie
If it doesnt have a turbo, I dont want it
F22 M235i vs F87 M2 - real world comparison
The M235i also has the advantage of being less conspicuous. Lower insurance, less attention from police, and you can still embarrass much more expensive cars with a simple tune. Th...
5 months ago
Upgraded turbo inlet pipe - worth it for stage 1?
On N55, the stock turbo inlet pipe is a known weak point - it can crack under boost, especially with a tune. Upgrading to an aluminum one from VRSF or Burger Motorsports is cheap i...
5 months ago
Charge pipe upgrade on N55 - which one?
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...
5 months ago
Bimmercode vs E-Sys - which should I learn?
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...
6 months ago
Stage 2 N54 335i build - full mod list and results
how much did the whole build cost? thinking about doing the same on my 335i but worried about the budget
6 months ago
E85 flex fuel on BMW N54 and B58 — conversion guide and power gains
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...
6 months ago
BMW extended warranty - worth it or waste of money?
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.
6 months ago
BMW performance tuning for beginners - complete guide to getting more power safely
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...
6 months ago
DPF cleaning service - does it actually work?
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.
7 months ago
M2 G87 - 6 month ownership review
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.
7 months ago
BMW service intervals - are they too long?
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.
8 months ago
E92 M3 S65 - rod bearing inspection at 80k km
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.
8 months ago
M240i B58 vs M2 G87 - which is better value?
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.
8 months ago
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If it doesnt have a turbo, I dont want it
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