BMW owners?

[colt22]

According to 2addicts.com a Roundel Article has been released saying the BMW NA Dev guys are claiming it will have a detuned S55; as hopeful as they probably mean a tuned N55 as you have stated.

[killramos]

looks like there is at least 1 beyonder on the FB group.

Car looking great BavarianBeast!

[JZS_147]

So... how does this work. We do a weekly circle jerk or what?

[killramos]

Originally posted by JZS_147
So... how does this work. We do a weekly circle jerk or what?

Depends on what floats your boat I guess

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Bmw owner for the day today again...kinda.

It's scary how much torque my mom's car has but I dont like the rest of it anymore.

[killramos]

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
Bmw owner for the day today again...kinda.

It's scary how much torque my mom's car has but I dont like the rest of it anymore.

Welcome Back!

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Originally posted by killramos


Welcome Back!

Dont worry its only for the day :P

I think her car has an evap core leak and it's out of warranty now

[BavarianBeast]

Originally posted by killramos
looks like there is at least 1 beyonder on the FB group.

Car looking great BavarianBeast!

Thanks man! The M235i is looking great as well, I like the new roof look. What kind of wheels were you thinking of going for?

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by JZS_147
So... how does this work. We do a weekly circle jerk or what?

Ohhh, so you HAVE had a bmw before lol

[killramos]

Originally posted by BavarianBeast


Thanks man! The M235i is looking great as well, I like the new roof look. What kind of wheels were you thinking of going for?

Lol that isnt me. Some other bastard who has the same spec car.

That puts it up to 4 in the city that i know of

Your car was unique enough to identify

[JZS_147]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip


Ohhh, so you HAVE had a bmw before lol

what are you driving nowdays?

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by JZS_147





what are you driving nowdays?

like you, I can't just have one car lol I have a couple of bimmers, the truck and I still have the TL, but it's been retired and I'm trying to sell it. You ready to sell the GS yet? Lol

[bjstare]

So, those of you with N54's (seems like a few in here): If the HPFP recall has been done, is it still something to worry about? Also, is the wastegate rattle leading to turbo replacement as bad as the internet says it is?

I know a couple people with 335i's that haven't had problems. I'm thinking about buying one, so I thought I'd see if I can get some more opinions - didn't want to start a new thread haha.

[killramos]

Originally posted by cjblair
So, those of you with N54's (seems like a few in here): If the HPFP recall has been done, is it still something to worry about? Also, is the wastegate rattle leading to turbo replacement as bad as the internet says it is?

I know a couple people with 335i's that haven't had problems. I'm thinking about buying one, so I thought I'd see if I can get some more opinions - didn't want to start a new thread haha.

I have heard they literally fall apart eventually, so take that for what you will. I take it as there is more to be concerned about than the fuel pump.

Turbo replacement is one i have definitely heard of.

I think as long as you are willing to put a bit of cash into it over time and keep a close eye on it it will be fine. A Lot of people swear its the superior engine to N55 anyhow.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Originally posted by killramos


I have heard they literally fall apart eventually, so take that for what you will. I take it as there is more to be concerned about than the fuel pump.

Turbo replacement is one i have definitely heard of.

I think as long as you are willing to put a bit of cash into it over time and keep a close eye on it it will be fine. A Lot of people swear its the superior engine to N55 anyhow.

The torque delivery on the N55 just seems to meh to me compared to a chipped/flashed N54.

[JustinMCS]

107k on my n54. Running beautifully as far as I know. Lol.

[italianstylez]

Originally posted by cjblair
So, those of you with N54's (seems like a few in here): If the HPFP recall has been done, is it still something to worry about? Also, is the wastegate rattle leading to turbo replacement as bad as the internet says it is?

I know a couple people with 335i's that haven't had problems. I'm thinking about buying one, so I thought I'd see if I can get some more opinions - didn't want to start a new thread haha.

Hpfp was extended to 180k I believe , and wastegate rattle is on all bmws I've heard 235/435/m4 with it ; the fix is super easy just need to tighten the arm, mine had rattle took me 15 mins to adjust both and all was good again, I'm at 133 modded running smooth as ever , my turbo seal may be on its way out , or sometning havent looked into it much yet but I have third party warranty so not overly concerned either way, gives me an excuse to upgrade them and I can do the work myself so I don't mind. I have also dealt with more random issues with mine and friends with n54 all seem outrageous to repair but all have been simple cheap fixes for under 10% of what people think, feel free to pm me for more info

[bjstare]

Thx for the responses (and sorry for the thread sidetrack).

I think I'm gonna hold off for now. It was only going to be a stopgap until I have the money for a C63, so I decided to just suck it up and drive my current car until then.

Plus, with a bunch of layoffs (and probably a bunch more), there's probably going to be some good deals on luxury cars to be had in the next 12 months. Hopefully that helps me get into a C63 as well haha.

[riander5]

If we all follow bavarianbeasts investment advice we can all own nice m3's as well!

All aboard the f80 train!

[ToXicXxX]

How did I never post in this...

2012 M3 ZCP edition with a few mods...


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