**BMW Crew**

[vvvaaa]

what else should I should look out for/focus on?Thx for the advice brahs

the windows. they're a huge problem. other than that it's a solid car all around. if you can take a look under the car, do it, they have some aluminium parts and they can crack afaik

[jim-double-b]

So you're buying this car then planning on selling it a few months later?

Yeap,pretty much.my cousin always wanted an E46 so I'll just sell the car to him,convenient and will stay in the family.what did you think of the car from the pics that I posted brah?

[jim-double-b]

the windows. they're a huge problem. other than that it's a solid car all around. if you can take a look under the car, do it, they have some aluminium parts and they can crack afaik

I am gonna have it inspected at the local bmw stealership anyways.but at the same time I still need to know what look out for so that I won't go through all this inspection hassle if the car is not worthy in the first place.
By windows do you mean the regulators or weather stripping?

[vvvaaa]

I am gonna have it inspected at the local bmw stealership anyways.but at the same time I still need to know what look out for so that I won't go through all this inspection hassle if the car is not worthy in the first place.
By windows do you mean the regulators or weather stripping?

the regulators. You're over complicating yourself. It's a sturdy car, a cheap car, it doesn't have a lot of mileage, you only need it for two months. How much is BMW going to charge you to check it?

[DESERPENTOR]

Always run an AutoCheck on the vehicle, pay a trusted shop or mechanic to inspect it, you can also do your homework of all years makes and models on consumerreports.

[LIGHTSH0W]

So what do you think?When the time comes to inspect the car from up close apart from cooling system,rear subframe,window levelers,vanos sealing etc

Window levelers? The only real issues with BMW windows are their regulators - and they either work or they don't. There's no 'checking' them. VANOS seals will require you to take the valve cover gasket off (which you should probably replace anyways) to inspect. Beisan makes fantastic VANOS seals. Cooling system either works or it doesn't - ask if anything has been replaced. Definitely check rear subframe, as well as oil filter housing gasket. Front lower control arm bushings, springs, tie rods, & rear trailing arm bushings should all be on your list to check out too.

[jim-double-b]

Window levelers? The only real issues with BMW windows are their regulators - and they either work or they don't. There's no 'checking' them. VANOS seals will require you to take the valve cover gasket off (which you should probably replace anyways) to inspect. Beisan makes fantastic VANOS seals. Cooling system either works or it doesn't - ask if anything has been replaced. Definitely check rear subframe, as well as oil filter housing gasket. Front lower control arm bushings, springs, tie rods, & rear trailing arm bushings should all be on your list to check out too.

Dunno what I was thinking of,I meant regulators.Thx brah,just added all these on my list.
For anyone else looking forward to buying an E46.you should definitely use this site http://www.bimmerfest.com/wiki/index...ook_out_for.3F very detailed buyer's guide

[Beauuu]

Glad we got a car section! BMW crew!

My girl:

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Mirin this car from first page so hard

[dat944T]

my old hooptie. miss this thing.

[EEBreh]

M235i crew checking in. 6mt w/ LSD..this thing is a ripper. Came from an e46 330i and the overall feel is similar, but can still tell it's an F-chassis. Better than almost every other current BMW car though.

Ordered the same thing with a moonroof delete and M Performance exhaust. Right not its on a boat coming over to the states. Do you have any complaints about it so far?

[NateDieselF4i]

In on BMW Crew now. Just picked up a new DD.
328xi premium package cold weather package nav etc.
obligatory pics for my brahs

[LAFAN808]

Just got a 428i gran coupe last week

[LIGHTSH0W]

Ordered the same thing with a moonroof delete and M Performance exhaust. Right not its on a boat coming over to the states. Do you have any complaints about it so far?

Not a single complaint.

For being young you'll have your hands full with it though.

[Beauuu]

Any 335i e92 owners with a jb4 ITT? Should I use map 1 or 5? I have a DCI, if that matters

[Med-Tec]

Map 5 has the potential to run stronger assuming conditions allow for it, otherwise Map 1 will give you the same consistent increase in power across the board. If you have the usb cable and a laptop, get some logs of maps 1 and 5 to compare. Remember Map 5 needs 3 adaptation runs (3rd gear 2k-redline, traction control off) in order to fully adapt to the conditions and get the best performance.

Enjoy!

[CleanAsAWhistle]

just made an n54/n55 thread. didnt know we had a crew. picked up an 11 e92 6mt a few days ago. hnnging so hard. any reason i shouldnt order a jb4 right now?

[CleanAsAWhistle]

ok, im going to order a jb4 stage 2, what else should i order at the same time? looking for reliable (safe) daily driver power gains in the $2k-3k range including jb4

whats the best site to order from?

[iifymbro]

BMW crew, checking in

[Syfon]

My beast. 2004, 6 speed manual. 56,000KM on the clock.

[Beauuu]

Map 5 has the potential to run stronger assuming conditions allow for it, otherwise Map 1 will give you the same consistent increase in power across the board. If you have the usb cable and a laptop, get some logs of maps 1 and 5 to compare. Remember Map 5 needs 3 adaptation runs (3rd gear 2k-redline, traction control off) in order to fully adapt to the conditions and get the best performance.

Enjoy!

Repped



You said Map 5 needs three adaption runs..
1) 3rd gear 2k-redline
2) Traction control off
3) ?

just made an n54/n55 thread. didnt know we had a crew. picked up an 11 e92 6mt a few days ago. hnnging so hard. any reason i shouldnt order a jb4 right now?

Link

[CleanAsAWhistle]

Link

Deleted it once i saw crew thread.

What kind of problems have you guys had? Are the n55s supposed to be more reliable than the early ones?

What are known issues that i should check for on my 11 335i?

[DESERPENTOR]

Do you guys think this may actually get produced? http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-detailed-news

[Med-Tec]

Repped



You said Map 5 needs three adaption runs..
1) 3rd gear 2k-redline
2) Traction control off
3) ?


Link

Sorry I wasn't super clear, you need to make 3 pulls in 3rd gear from 2k to redline, keep traction control off when you do it. Each time you should feel the car start to feel a bit faster or more consistent. Turn on the gauge hijacking to watch your boost and timing and you'll see those gauges fluctuate less with each adaptation run.

As for questions about other mods, I highly recommend a front mount intercooler and downpipe depending on your state's emissions testing. Thrown on a cheap dual cone intake for sound as well, that is a beautiful daily setup. Look into an oil catch can or upgraded PCV for longevity, and a chargepipe for peace of mind.

If you haven't browsed around, there are a couple good forums for these cars, each one favors different types of community members, so learn to browse each with a grain of salt. Enjoy!

[CleanAsAWhistle]

Thanks, medtec. Wasnt crazy about the wheels, but they could be worse.

[keithsweatshirt]

my old hooptie. miss this thing.

wut was that really yours? Im pretty sure ive seen you on bimmerforums

[CleanAsAWhistle]

Are all the FMICs pretty much the same?

And how much difference is there between stock, catted dp, and catless dp?

Any way to get around emmisions testing?

[Hayes21890]

Going to pick up a 2012 335i this week! Bone stock with 28k miles on it. 6 speed, cold weather package, driver assistance package, premium package, etc. So stoked!

[KAnderson1]

Going to pick up a 2012 335i this week! Bone stock with 28k miles on it. 6 speed, cold weather package, driver assistance package, premium package, etc. So stoked!

Is it an f30 you're picking up? n55 will always be a great platform you'll love it.

Can't wait till next year to be able to pick up the e93 or e92 335i, hopefully prices are a bit more reasonable by then.

[Hayes21890]

Is it an f30 you're picking up? n55 will always be a great platform you'll love it.

Can't wait till next year to be able to pick up the e93 or e92 335i, hopefully prices are a bit more reasonable by then.

That was short lived. Damnit. The dealers site said it had all those packages on it when it actually only had the cold weather package. Such a bummer! Oh well, there is always a deal out there and will keep looking. But yes, I am for sure looking for an F30. The N55 is a stellar motor and ready to get it haha. I just got out of a 2005 S4 that I totaled on my way to the air port to go on my honeymoon so I have nothing but time in searching.

[EEBreh]

Picking up my new custom order M235i today! Very excited... Estoril blue, Manual trans, sunroof delete, premium ,cold weather and the m performance exhaust.

Not a single complaint.

For being young you'll have your hands full with it though.

Thanks for the advice breh. I have done a few DE events and some autocrosses in my 944 so I know my limits a little bit (I am by no means a real race driver at all) but I don't plan on pushing this car on the street whatsoever.