12-14-2021, 08:10 AM | #23 |
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I am in Texas and bought this car in Colorado.
Maybe the ECU needs adjustment? Because for sure she is a thirsty girl! Barely staying above 20mpg. True I live in the city and drive like an idiot most of the time. I just can't help the mid range torque... I also want to align the car after I put some spacers. I had some heavy wind noise that I read it was common but it was driving me craazy. FOund out they did not strip the red tape covering the glue for the upper part of the windshield gasket. Now the noise is gone! |
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12-15-2021, 02:47 PM | #24 |
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Hello.
I bought my 2013 35i X-Line, with 48k miles back in April, 21. Up until today I've had a bunch of issues, most of them seem that be fairly common. Thermostat. Thermostat got stuck open, coolant pressure got way high, so it blew up the coolant reservoir. Valve cover gasket. Went ahead an changed the oil pan gasket as well. Tech showed me that the seals on the oil cooler had already been replaced. Alternator. Car is in the shop as we speak. Although it sounds like a lot, i figure that the car is 8 years old and stuff fails. On the other hand, I love the car. It drives great, has good power and it's really fun to drive. Almost like a mature hot hatch. Good luck with yours! |
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12-18-2021, 08:31 PM | #25 |
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So today I received a used JB+ and wanted to try it out.
All excited I plug it in and…whomp whomp whomp Reduced power, service soon light etc (car was idling ok) For fear of damages I removed it and then cleared the codes via OBd2. One errors said p0238 I think, excessive turbocharger pressure. No chit, that’s what I wanted! Help? |
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12-19-2021, 11:15 AM | #26 | |
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FWIW, I'd never by a used tuner box... no telling what could have happened to it. I'd return to whomever sold it to you |
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12-20-2021, 10:44 AM | #27 | |
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Do they plug in the same port? If so could you post a picture of where it goes? |
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12-20-2021, 01:35 PM | #28 |
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Sorry, my daughter has the car now and likely doesn't have a clue... you can see install instructions at Burger Website. My comment was related to the fact that Burger has lots of these tunes installed on BMWs...
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12-24-2021, 12:02 PM | #30 | |
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02-09-2022, 05:27 PM | #32 |
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Took the car to a local indy today to get a couple of items sorted out:
- Spark Plugs change. The car has 61k miles and I don't know if they had ever been replaced in the past. - Differentials front and rear because...well, because I always do that - Transfer case, no idea if needed but while in there I though it made sense to replace also that - AC Evaporator cleaning, hoping to get rid of the manure smell Still debating whether to spend $1k on down pipe + MHD tune + gearbox tune |
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02-09-2022, 09:31 PM | #33 | |
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I'm at 60k miles too, and am planning on getting the transmission fluid and pan repaced soon for preventative maintenance. |
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02-10-2022, 09:28 AM | #34 | |
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That's interesting to know, i rarely stretch all the gears anyways. Assuming I would also need a new charge pipe as the stock one may go kaboom... |
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02-11-2022, 10:58 PM | #35 |
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Yeah, chargepipe blowing is more of a matter of when vs. if. It's not uncommon for people to blow those on the stock tune. I did VRSF there too, and it fit just fine.
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02-18-2022, 01:36 PM | #36 | |
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Where in New England are you and how long was the whole process for the Alpina and paddle shifters? |
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03-02-2022, 01:30 PM | #37 |
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Installed the charge pipe today: to whomever said "a 20 minutes job" you are liars and I hate you
Went for a drive and got a service soon - aaaaaahhhhhhhh Then realized I forgot to plug the sensor on the intake lol Tomorrow I will get the JB4 with bluetooth connection and proceed with the install. I am looking at downpipes, there really is not a catted downpipe for our cars is there? |
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03-03-2022, 08:41 PM | #38 |
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Haha, it took me forever to get mine in too! But once you've done it, it's probably a 20 min. job next time.
Kind of. The e90 335 downpipes fit, so you should look at those. Depending on the brand, some list e84 as well as e90, but they should all fit an e84 as long as they're n55. I got the vrsf catless downpipe. I didn't put it on myself, but the shop said they had no fitment issues. Same goes for intercoolers, look for e90 n55 intercoolers. I got the Wagner EVO 1 and put it in myself. Fit fine with no trimming needed. |
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03-03-2022, 08:42 PM | #39 |
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Oh sorry, just saw catted downpipe. VRSF and Wagner both make high flow catted versions. Probably others too, just don't know the brands off the top of my head.
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03-04-2022, 07:56 AM | #40 | |
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I live in Texas and it gets HAWT here. I was looking at the VRSF intercooler but now I will also look at the Wagner EVO. Install of the JB4 probably tonight! Excited! |
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03-05-2022, 05:49 AM | #41 | |
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08-16-2022, 04:13 PM | #42 |
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Update! I installed the JB4 and removed it after one week.
It made great power but I suspect it would cause excessive wear on the drivetrain, so I removed it. So I decided to keep it stock I really like the premium feel of the ultimate package and I still look back at it after I park it. It must be the color. I wish I could lower it a bit but I don't want to spend $2k all in "just for looks". |
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Just forget about it. You spend an extra $75 / month in gas for a driving experience that makes you smile....well worth it in my book.
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