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Forum: N54 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications - 335i 09-01-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 126,527
Posted By SSW
Update: 09/01/2024: Well, no luck!!:( ...

Update: 09/01/2024:

Well, no luck!!:(

Took the car out for another short drive -- 40 miles, less than 1 hr -- on a faster road & got another "Engine Malfunction" warning going about 65-70 just...
Forum: N54 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications - 335i 08-27-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 126,527
Posted By SSW
Update 08/27/2024: My 2008 E90 335i has been...

Update 08/27/2024:

My 2008 E90 335i has been in the shop 3x to deal with the Engine Malfunction "warning" problem.

The 1st x, my mechanic just scanned the codes after I got the 1st "Engine...
Forum: N54 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications - 335i 08-09-2024, 07:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 126,527
Posted By SSW
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I understand that the turbos on the N54 are always spooling but I don't think think "boost leaks" would be an issue since I was never mashing the pedal (rapidly...
Forum: N54 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications - 335i 08-09-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 126,527
Posted By SSW
I got this code about 3 months ago after my...

I got this code about 3 months ago after my battery went dead because I forgot to hook it up to the Battery Tender. Never got this code before.

The code & an "engine malfunction" warning has come...
Forum: General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio 11-02-2023, 02:21 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 47,609
Posted By SSW
I haven't had any reason to add anything to My...

I haven't had any reason to add anything to My Build Thread for quite awhile but I had these headlights from BayOptiks installed by them in their shop in Dublin, CA in my 2008 335i E90 today.

I...
Forum: General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio 11-02-2023, 02:18 AM
Replies: 26,339
Views: 3,775,181
Posted By SSW
Had these headlights from BayOptiks installed by...

Had these headlights from BayOptiks installed by them in their shop in Dublin, CA in my 2008 335i E90 today.

I think they look really "cool." :cool:

https://i.imgur.com/cRnGCTy.jpg

They...
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 10-25-2021, 02:28 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 435,819
Posted By SSW
The 1st BMW I ever drove was a BMW K1200RS...

The 1st BMW I ever drove was a BMW K1200RS motorcycle that I bought new in 1996. Turned out to be a lemon; always leaked out of the front engine cover. Traded it in w/in a year for a Ducati 998...
Forum: The Sports Lounge 10-23-2021, 11:58 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 261,958
Posted By SSW
They just lost to the Braves. :)

They just lost to the Braves. :)
Forum: N54 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications - 335i 09-30-2021, 10:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,644
Posted By SSW
106k MILES on my 2008 335i. Runs "like new" w/no...

106k MILES on my 2008 335i. Runs "like new" w/no smoke.
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 09-30-2021, 12:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,724
Posted By SSW
I've only had to replace the pads on my 335i once...

I've only had to replace the pads on my 335i once so far and did so w/Akebono pads and OEM rotors (that were just turned when the pads were installed). The pads give off absolutely NO dust and still...
Forum: General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio 09-28-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 26,339
Views: 3,775,181
Posted By SSW
Got an oil/fiter change in my 2008 335i this...

Got an oil/fiter change in my 2008 335i this morning using Mobil1 0-40 European and an OEM filter that I had lying around.

Only drove the car 2,100 miles in the 13 months between oil changes but I...
Forum: UK Technical Forum 09-28-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 826
Views: 203,556
Posted By SSW
Just got the oil/filter changed in my 2008 335i...

Just got the oil/filter changed in my 2008 335i this morning using Mobil 1 0-40 European and an OEM filter (that I had lying around).

This cost another $125 that ups my 30 day (which is also the...
Forum: UK Technical Forum 09-24-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 826
Views: 203,556
Posted By SSW
Don't know what the "going rate" is buy I've...

Don't know what the "going rate" is buy I've gotten a dealer estimate of $1.2k to do the job when I was told the gasket was leaking. Assuming a $140 shop rate that's about 8 hrs.

Am getting the...
Forum: UK Technical Forum 09-22-2021, 02:33 PM
Replies: 826
Views: 203,556
Posted By SSW
Total cost for the month is now up to about...

Total cost for the month is now up to about $2800.

$2k to buy install the rear solid subframe bushings and M3 22.5mm rear sway bar
$550 to buy install 2 new front tires - Michelin Pilot Super...
Forum: General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio 09-22-2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 26,339
Views: 3,775,181
Posted By SSW
Just picked up a front wheel that needed to be...

Just picked up a front wheel that needed to be refinished/powder coated. Quick turnaround of only 1 day. Cost $240.

Wheel got curbed and I didn't do it but couldn't prove who did. My mobile...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 09-10-2021, 06:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,391
Posted By SSW
Guess it's all relative BUT the suspension in my...

Guess it's all relative BUT the suspension in my 2008 335i E90 has NEVER rattled or vibrated either before or after any of the suspension changes that I've made to it over the years. No suspension...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 09-09-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,391
Posted By SSW
Well, I drove the car over all kinds of surfaces...

Well, I drove the car over all kinds of surfaces from smooth to very bumpy and I did not notice any increase in NVH after the install of the solid rear subframe bushings.

If there were any...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 09-09-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,391
Posted By SSW
I'd have to dig up my last alignment report but I...

I'd have to dig up my last alignment report but I can tell you that the alignment on my car is basically stock. No camber or other adjustments were made as far as I know. Runs fine w/no excessive...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 09-09-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,391
Posted By SSW
No. Absolutely no increase in NVH w/the solid...

No. Absolutely no increase in NVH w/the solid rear subframe bushings. Others have reported the same.

FWIW my mechanic said that there "should not" be any increase in NVH vs the stock OEM rubber...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 09-05-2021, 06:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,391
Posted By SSW
Just installed the M3 E90 22.5mm rear sway bar...

Just installed the M3 E90 22.5mm rear sway bar (replacing the 13mm OEM E90 rear sway bar) w/new end links and Turner solid aluminum rear sub-frame bushings (to replace the worn out rubber OEM rear...
Forum: General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio 09-04-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 47,609
Posted By SSW
Just spent $1,939.30 to buy and install the M3...

Just spent $1,939.30 to buy and install the M3 E90 22.5mm rear sway bar (replacing the 13mm OEM E90 rear sway bar) w/new end links and Turner solid aluminum rear sub-frame bushings (to replace the...
Forum: UK Technical Forum 09-04-2021, 10:57 PM
Replies: 826
Views: 203,556
Posted By SSW
Just spent $1,939.30 to buy and install the M3...

Just spent $1,939.30 to buy and install the M3 E90 22.5mm rear sway bar (replacing the 13mm OEM E90 rear sway bar) w/new end links and Turner solid aluminum rear sub-frame bushings (to replace the...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 08-12-2021, 12:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,917
Posted By SSW
Ditto^ I've been running my 2008 335i E90...

Ditto^

I've been running my 2008 335i E90 w/Akebono pads for over 4 years and the grab hard and yield absolutely no (or at least, no noticable) dust.

Highly recommended!!!

However, I did put...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 08-12-2021, 12:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,833
Posted By SSW
FWIW, as soon as you do something to lower your...

FWIW, as soon as you do something to lower your ride, you have already compromised ride "quality" and nothing, except returning it to stock, will make it "better."

Any attempt to achieve better...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 08-12-2021, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,697
Posted By SSW
Interesting approach. Not the one that I chose...

Interesting approach. Not the one that I chose to take but certainly an option, assuming that the adjustment knob will still be there years down the road and won't either deteriorate and break apart...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 08-10-2021, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,697
Posted By SSW
I've got a 2008 335i E90 which came w/the sports...

I've got a 2008 335i E90 which came w/the sports suspension installed.

I have no experience w/Bilsteins and cannot comment about them.

I have the adjustable Koni Yellow Sport struts w/the OEM...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 08-10-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,391
Posted By SSW
Ok, guess I'm on my own. Went ahead and...

Ok, guess I'm on my own.

Went ahead and ordered all the parts/hardware that I need from ECS Tuning.

Actually went w/the M3 22.5mm rear sway bar instead of the M3 23.6mm, which was "on sale,"...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 08-08-2021, 11:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,391
Posted By SSW
As far as I know the M3 E93 rear sway bar is...

As far as I know the M3 E93 rear sway bar is hollow, like the M3 E93 front sway bar. The front sway bar varies in width from 28mm at the ends to 24 mm in the center and, according to Turner, it is...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 08-08-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,391
Posted By SSW
You can call it "confirmation bias" if you like...

You can call it "confirmation bias" if you like but . . .

I really want to hear from someone who has ACTUALLY installed the 23.6mm sway bar w/o an LSD to find out what his/her experience was when...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 08-07-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,391
Posted By SSW
Time for an E90 Rear Suspension Upgrade

Well, 4 years after I did the last major upgrade of my 2008 335i E90, it's time to deal with the rear suspension which I've put off until now.

The car has run GREAT!!! these past 4 years but the...
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