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mcmn · 08-22-2012, 04:14 AM

Mooocow - search the forum - it's there. I have confirmed its $120 to sydney and the Group buy price mentioned is still active. It's posted on e90post

mcmn · 08-22-2012, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

most people can install all the parts except dp's (estimate $400 for install).

ehm, I got my fat arse under a 135 on 2 jackstands on a hill, in the rain with my own tools and did this. Does this make me special???

But I wouldnt do it again for $400 bucks.

Smiley1175 · 08-22-2012, 04:35 AM

I PM'd VSRF and it was $800 delivered for both their dp and 7" intercooler.

I was about to order ... Then bought a car the next day instead. I think that price is pretty good, just add install on top. Frontmount looked easy enough to DIY, dp sounds like a bitch from all reports.

mcmn · 08-22-2012, 04:52 AM

I dont know if their dp fits RHD? gotta be careful with this - as I can tell you, there isnt a bees dick of clearance on the things..

pavo335 · 08-22-2012, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmn

I dont know if their dp fits RHD? gotta be careful with this - as I can tell you, there isnt a bees dick of clearance on the things..

I don't know whether to congratulations or commiserations

:

My fat arse is staying in the drivers seat

mcmn · 08-22-2012, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by pavo335

My fat arse is staying in the drivers seat

You'd best leave that job to the experts yeah?

Smiley1175 · 08-22-2012, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcmn

I dont know if their dp fits RHD? gotta be careful with this - as I can tell you, there isnt a bees dick of clearance on the things..

I asked the same question and they've sold to Aus before and not had any reports back of issues. I also spoke with a guy who has it on his 335 and he was very happy with them.
I was about to order and felt fairly confident it'd be ok, but can't confirm.

mcmn · 08-22-2012, 07:13 AM

OK - I'd potentially review the BMS offering - pending confirmation from Edwin / n54t*ch

pavo335 · 08-22-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mcmn

Quote:

Originally Posted by pavo335

My fat arse is staying in the drivers seat

You'd best leave that job to the experts yeah?

Ouch

OzJustin · 12-30-2012, 09:31 PM

Digging up an oldish thread here. I'm very impressed by the potential of these N54 engines with a basic tune.

I am curious on how the clutch/6 speed gearbox/driveline holds up with 260rwkw though? Uprated clutch definately required for this power level?

MrBlonde · 12-30-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by OzJustin

Digging up an oldish thread here. I'm very impressed by the potential of these N54 engines with a basic tune.

I am curious on how the clutch/6 speed gearbox/driveline holds up with 260rwkw though? Uprated clutch definately required for this power level?

OEM clutch is fine for all but repeated hard drag racing at the 300+ rwkw power levels.

OzJustin · 12-30-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

OEM clutch is fine for all but repeated hard drag racing at the 300+ rwkw power levels.

Well that is surprising. I had thought something like the HPF feramic clutch would be required for a street car this powerful. BMW must have significantly over-engineered these little 135i's!

walbjj · 12-31-2012, 05:08 AM

its been 4 months, any update with the car progress?
any pics of the e30 m3. one of my favourites.
how can it not excite u?

RimasRS · 12-31-2012, 06:11 AM

The power increase on turbo cars is cheap and easy compared to NA.
But you will pay a lot $$$ and energy to get the right stable balance of everything else which is already on M badged cars.
Your choice to play tuner or to buy complete M car.

flinchy · 12-31-2012, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzJustin

Digging up an oldish thread here. I'm very impressed by the potential of these N54 engines with a basic tune.

I am curious on how the clutch/6 speed gearbox/driveline holds up with 260rwkw though? Uprated clutch definately required for this power level?

no one's trashed a 6MT (actual gears) yet that i'm aware of, up to ~600rwhp confirmed... many a clutch has been fried, but pretty much what *V* says

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

OEM clutch is fine for all but repeated hard drag racing at the 300+ rwkw power levels.

as well as *apparently* the OE DMF causing misfires at 500rwhp+ (370kw) level... or some other pretty high output lol

... steptronic's however, can slip once you start upgrading turbos, depending how much you thrash it... a lot of the vishnu single autos are now being sold without much info so i'd take that as you will..

i don't know of any issues before 425-450~rwhp?

I'm sure in the next ~6mths or so when people start chasing BIG power, we'll see how the 6mt box holds out.. the sooner the better, i don't wanna be a guinea pig haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzJustin

Well that is surprising. I had thought something like the HPF feramic clutch would be required for a street car this powerful. BMW must have significantly over-engineered these little 135i's!

most people do seem to go an ACT/clutchmasters/Spec/a couple with the HPF when they eventually need to replace it anyway

ED: i'm getting too used to seeing/reading about crazy power N54's a bit haha

1BimmerNut · 12-31-2012, 09:35 PM

JB4 $479 = 50kw...HMMMM

Where is the best place to buy a JB4?

Stiffy · 12-31-2012, 11:40 PM

Burger Motorsport, get the cable with it so you can do updates too.

http://www.burgertuning.com/jb4_pnp_...nce_tuner.html

OzJustin · 01-01-2013, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flinchy

no one's trashed a 6MT (actual gears) yet that i'm aware of, up to ~600rwhp confirmed... many a clutch has been fried, but pretty much what *V* says

as well as *apparently* the OE DMF causing misfires at 500rwhp+ (370kw) level... or some other pretty high output lol

... steptronic's however, can slip once you start upgrading turbos, depending how much you thrash it... a lot of the vishnu single autos are now being sold without much info so i'd take that as you will..

i don't know of any issues before 425-450~rwhp?

How do the 6 speed autos seem to hold up compared to the manuals? Clutch in the autos still able to take a beating up to 300rwkw?

flinchy · 01-01-2013, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzJustin

How do the 6 speed autos seem to hold up compared to the manuals? Clutch in the autos still able to take a beating up to 300rwkw?

Every report i've read, yes 100%.. for daily duties the 6AT is fine, and even 300wkw (400rwhp) i haven't read of causing headaches from the 1/4 people

Of course just like the oe clutch in the 6mt, countless hard launches and high rpm abuse takes its toll

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 01-02-2013, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BimmerNut

JB4 $479 = 50kw...HMMMM

Where is the best place to buy a JB4?

Either direct from Burger else as a Burger dealer in Aus I sell it installed for $550 and am in Sydney/Rhodes

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08-22-2012, 04:14 AM	#23
mcmn Lieutenant Drives: MY10 AW 135i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 544 iTrader: (0)	Mooocow - search the forum - it's there. I have confirmed its $120 to sydney and the Group buy price mentioned is still active. It's posted on e90post

08-22-2012, 04:35 AM	#25
Smiley1175 Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 502 iTrader: (0)	I PM'd VSRF and it was $800 delivered for both their dp and 7" intercooler. I was about to order ... Then bought a car the next day instead. I think that price is pretty good, just add install on top. Frontmount looked easy enough to DIY, dp sounds like a bitch from all reports.

08-22-2012, 04:52 AM	#26
mcmn Lieutenant Drives: MY10 AW 135i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 544 iTrader: (0)	I dont know if their dp fits RHD? gotta be careful with this - as I can tell you, there isnt a bees dick of clearance on the things..

08-22-2012, 07:13 AM	#30
mcmn Lieutenant Drives: MY10 AW 135i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 544 iTrader: (0)	OK - I'd potentially review the BMS offering - pending confirmation from Edwin / n54t*ch

12-30-2012, 09:31 PM	#32
OzJustin New Member Drives: 135i (soon) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	Digging up an oldish thread here. I'm very impressed by the potential of these N54 engines with a basic tune. I am curious on how the clutch/6 speed gearbox/driveline holds up with 260rwkw though? Uprated clutch definately required for this power level?

12-31-2012, 05:08 AM	#35
walbjj Private First Class Drives: s2000 Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 122 iTrader: (0)	its been 4 months, any update with the car progress? any pics of the e30 m3. one of my favourites. how can it not excite u?

12-31-2012, 06:11 AM	#36
RimasRS Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 135i MT 2009 AW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 1,682 iTrader: (0)	The power increase on turbo cars is cheap and easy compared to NA. But you will pay a lot $$$ and energy to get the right stable balance of everything else which is already on M badged cars. Your choice to play tuner or to buy complete M car.

12-31-2012, 09:35 PM	#38
1BimmerNut Salon Owner & Dull lifeless hair expert Drives: 135i Silver Coupe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	JB4 $479 = 50kw...HMMMM Where is the best place to buy a JB4?

12-31-2012, 11:40 PM	#39
Stiffy Registered Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Aus Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Burger Motorsport, get the cable with it so you can do updates too. http://www.burgertuning.com/jb4_pnp_...nce_tuner.html