*POLL* What do you N55 guys want?

Alex@YSPECtuning · 05-19-2015, 10:34 AM

Hello N55 community!

I have been noticing a lot of similar things being made from aftermarket tuning companies for both the N54 and N55. Me, personally owning an E82 with an N55, i am wanting to create new ideas for the N55. So i designed this poll to see what YOU guys want. OTF tunes that are specific to you're mods? Bolt-on turbo kits + intercoolers, a real "cold air" intake? Let me know you're thoughts!

-Alex

135TX · 05-19-2015, 11:09 AM

I voted true CAI w/heatshield. I think for me I personally would love to get rid of all the stock plastic, for weight purposes not aesthetics. So if there were an option that was lightweight and more effective at lowering air temps entering the intake system id be a very happy camper.

There are turbo upgrades available now. Cobb does a decent job with OTS maps and custom ones are fairly inexpensive. carbon fiber maybe as id love to see a plug ans play side skirt option, but big bucks for just show and no go mean a limited market...
my 2cts

loesch · 05-19-2015, 11:29 AM

Definitely a full intake. I don't mean something that just replaces the air box and some tubing. I mean something that replaces all tubing from the turbo to filter, turbo to intercooler, and relocates filter. The stupid MAF sensor has prevented this from being done thus far. Sucks.

Cobb works best in conjunction with BMS JB4, or a true pro tune so I don't think it would help much to get mod specific maps from Cobb.

Stock frame turbo kits are out. Pure Stage 2 is making monster power. It sure would be nice to see a big single on an N55 though. 6466 or something. Top or bottom mount.

There are a million intercooler options already.

Some carbon fiber stuff would be cool. That selection is pretty limited right now for the E82.

dcaron9999 · 05-19-2015, 11:49 AM

Been tracking my car for third summer, with absolutely no limp modes ...

Agreed that there way too many FMIC's, CP's, and DP's out there already. Market is saturated as far as Im concerned, which is good for the consumer.

Cobb and PTF (Pro Tuning Freaks) does an excellent jobs at very affordable custom e-tunes at a fixed price for any ongoing bolt-on mods on the N55, but Cobb support is for MY 2011 or less.

Happy I have an N55 based 2011 BMW 135i, with custom PTF tune for the 94-Octane fuel I use and bolt-ons I have.

May be interested in N55 custom turbo if mine ever gives up.

May be interested in quad exhaust tips diffuser, front lips that dont look too tacky.

Yeineken · 05-19-2015, 05:54 PM

Always wanted a reasonably priced carbon fiber cold air intake like Dinan sells for the n54/1M.

houtan · 05-19-2015, 09:47 PM

i voted for a CAI. I like the injen intake, but the replacement scoop is they provide is a step backward IMO because you loose the airflow of one of the scoops! I will probably modify the stock plastic piece to continue to utilize the dual factory scoops. But another solid option would be nice.

Also voted for carbon pieces. to me, we are lacking a rear diffuser that is similar to the bmw performance or icarbon, but without the Mesh. i think the mesh looks out of place and basically you see through the mesh to the primer portion of the rear of the car. something kind of like this one from Mars performance, http://www.marsperformance.com.au/Re...-Single-Outlet, but it would be cool to have it look like the bmw performance diffuser or three fin diffueser, without the mesh.

loesch · 05-19-2015, 10:10 PM

The whole idea of the mesh is to allow the high pressure to escape better from under the car. It should help alleviate lift at high speed somewhat.

ShocknAwe · 05-19-2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by houtan

Also voted for carbon pieces. to me, we are lacking a rear diffuser that is similar to the bmw performance or icarbon, but without the Mesh. i think the mesh looks out of place and basically you see through the mesh to the primer portion of the rear of the car. something kind of like this one from Mars performance, http://www.marsperformance.com.au/Re...-Single-Outlet, but it would be cool to have it look like the bmw performance diffuser or three fin diffueser, without the mesh.

Commenting on this as I think its a great idea. What might be interesting is if you made a 3 fin diffuser with bigger fins, accentuated areas around where the cutouts (mesh) usually are to draw attention to the curves, and then actually cut out the fins slightly as well. Would make the diffuser more functional. A lip accentuating the exhaust cutout would be good too.

Thinking something for the 135i in spirit of what RevoZsport made for the 1M. NOT 1M style, distinctly 135i, just in spirit of.

loesch · 05-19-2015, 10:23 PM

I have a friend that's really interested in doing something like that. Hopefully he comes up with something.

Alex@YSPECtuning · 05-20-2015, 12:52 AM

Thanks for the input everyone! Please share any and all comments on this thread! Will mock something up and keep everyone updated!

katsooba · 05-20-2015, 08:21 AM

a relocated air filter F2X style location with better piping and shielding for the E82!!
why did they have to put most of the piping right on top of the engine!

aloksatoor · 05-20-2015, 05:47 PM

Some way to reduce weight up front. Its easy to loose weight in the rear not so the fronts. Bolt on (diy friendly) moon roof delete cf panel, easy 50lb savings. No one else make the panel.

Enzomnia · 05-20-2015, 09:09 PM

It would be cool to have side skirt extensions made for the 135i!

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1forI · 05-20-2015, 10:11 PM

Based on the options above I'll go with true cold air intake.

Next suggestions:
1. Break cooling duct
2. Light weight bolt ons including roof panel (as mentioned above).

135TX · 05-20-2015, 10:31 PM

1+ for sunroof delete I have been searching for a solution please make it! The R&D would be super easy and the mold would be very simple. I'd even invest in the mold if someone would be willing to do the engineering.

odj · 05-21-2015, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aloksatoor

Bolt on (diy friendly) moon roof delete cf panel, easy 50lb savings. No one else make the panel.

YES. A MILLION TIMES YES.

One of the things I hate about the car is the goddamn sunroof.

PeteA · 05-23-2015, 02:40 AM

1. ODB flash tune for 2012+ ECU's (Like Cobb)
2. An intake that increases the volume of air and the diameter of all intake piping straight to the a stock/pure inlet pipe.

ShocknAwe · 05-23-2015, 08:55 AM

You guys do realize that a sunroof delete would require switching the entire headliner as well...

Zombie1 · 05-23-2015, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

You guys do realize that a sunroof delete would require switching the entire headliner as well...

not to mention have to weld crash bars as well. $$$

ShocknAwe · 05-23-2015, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Zombie1

not to mention have to weld crash bars as well. $$$

Yup, in no way a simple bolt on mod.

Think you have to take the rear window out (gotta get a new one, gaskets aren't salvageable and not sold separately) to change the panel too.

Serious money.

PeteA · 05-24-2015, 12:21 AM

Revosport already do a carbon roof. You will need liner and a new rear window as BMW don't sell the window seal separately.

View Poll Results: N55 Poll ;
OTS Tune specific to you're mods	12	26.09%
Turbo kits including intercooler	14	30.43%
True cold air intake with heatshield	21	45.65%
Carbon Fiber bits	10	21.74%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

05-19-2015, 10:34 AM	#1
Alex@YSPECtuning SoCal Tuning Specialist 14 Rep 77 Posts Drives: BMW 135i (Project car) Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (-1)	POLL What do you N55 guys want? Hello N55 community! I have been noticing a lot of similar things being made from aftermarket tuning companies for both the N54 and N55. Me, personally owning an E82 with an N55, i am wanting to create new ideas for the N55. So i designed this poll to see what YOU guys want. OTF tunes that are specific to you're mods? Bolt-on turbo kits + intercoolers, a real "cold air" intake? Let me know you're thoughts! -Alex __________________ Follow us @ www.Facebook.com/YSPECtuning Like us on Instagram @ YSPECtuning
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05-19-2015, 11:29 AM	#3
loesch Captain 129 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4)	Definitely a full intake. I don't mean something that just replaces the air box and some tubing. I mean something that replaces all tubing from the turbo to filter, turbo to intercooler, and relocates filter. The stupid MAF sensor has prevented this from being done thus far. Sucks. Cobb works best in conjunction with BMS JB4, or a true pro tune so I don't think it would help much to get mod specific maps from Cobb. Stock frame turbo kits are out. Pure Stage 2 is making monster power. It sure would be nice to see a big single on an N55 though. 6466 or something. Top or bottom mount. There are a million intercooler options already. Some carbon fiber stuff would be cool. That selection is pretty limited right now for the E82. __________________ 2011 135i M Sport 6MT LeMans Blue \| Active Autowerke Gen II axle back \| Berk d******* \| N54 gutted mids \| FuelIt Walbro 450 fuel pump \| Pure Turbos Stage 2 \| 3.5bar TMAP \| Pure Turbos inlet pipe \| BMS intake \| BMS oil catch can \| ETS intercooler \| ETS charge pipe \| BMS JB4 w/ ISO firmware \| BMS backend flash stacked on PPK \| Eibach springs \| Whiteline rear subframe bushing inserts \| cosmetic tidbits
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05-19-2015, 11:49 AM	#4
dcaron9999 Major 157 Rep 1,409 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M package Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mirabel, Quebec iTrader: (0)	Been tracking my car for third summer, with absolutely no limp modes ... Agreed that there way too many FMIC's, CP's, and DP's out there already. Market is saturated as far as Im concerned, which is good for the consumer. Cobb and PTF (Pro Tuning Freaks) does an excellent jobs at very affordable custom e-tunes at a fixed price for any ongoing bolt-on mods on the N55, but Cobb support is for MY 2011 or less. Happy I have an N55 based 2011 BMW 135i, with custom PTF tune for the 94-Octane fuel I use and bolt-ons I have. May be interested in N55 custom turbo if mine ever gives up. May be interested in quad exhaust tips diffuser, front lips that dont look too tacky. __________________ 2011 X3 35i with M pack + 2011 135i w/6SPMT \| 255 square tire setup \| Quaife 3.46 LSD \| Diff lock down bracket \| Bilstein B8+Swift SpecR springs+H&R FSB \| CDV delete \| BMS Oil Tstat bypass \| ER FMIC & CP \| N54Tuning DP \| GC Street Camber Plates \| M3 FCA +guide rods+RSFB's+Tranny mounts \| Manzo toe arms \| Cobb Stg2 agressive tune \| Hawk DTC70 brake pads \| RB SS brake pistons \| Goodridge SS brake lines \| Custom brake cooling ducts Last edited by dcaron9999; 05-20-2015 at 06:11 AM..
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05-19-2015, 05:54 PM	#5
Yeineken Colonel 1301 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: '11 135i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Delmarva Peninsula iTrader: (3) Garage List '11 135i [8.20] '16 Ford Hatchback [0.00] '15 X5 [10.00]	Always wanted a reasonably priced carbon fiber cold air intake like Dinan sells for the n54/1M. __________________ Pyrat Clone
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05-19-2015, 09:47 PM	#6
houtan Colonel 707 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: socal iTrader: (17) Garage List 2011 135i [9.80]	i voted for a CAI. I like the injen intake, but the replacement scoop is they provide is a step backward IMO because you loose the airflow of one of the scoops! I will probably modify the stock plastic piece to continue to utilize the dual factory scoops. But another solid option would be nice. Also voted for carbon pieces. to me, we are lacking a rear diffuser that is similar to the bmw performance or icarbon, but without the Mesh. i think the mesh looks out of place and basically you see through the mesh to the primer portion of the rear of the car. something kind of like this one from Mars performance, http://www.marsperformance.com.au/Re...-Single-Outlet, but it would be cool to have it look like the bmw performance diffuser or three fin diffueser, without the mesh. __________________ 2011 LMB 135i DCT Pure Turbos Stage 3 (PS3) dyno results for N55 Pure Turbos N55 Stage 2 (PS2) results, reviews, install tips and docs, pictures, etc
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05-19-2015, 10:10 PM	#7
loesch Captain 129 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4)	The whole idea of the mesh is to allow the high pressure to escape better from under the car. It should help alleviate lift at high speed somewhat.
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05-19-2015, 10:23 PM	#9
loesch Captain 129 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4)	I have a friend that's really interested in doing something like that. Hopefully he comes up with something.
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05-20-2015, 12:52 AM	#10
Alex@YSPECtuning SoCal Tuning Specialist 14 Rep 77 Posts Drives: BMW 135i (Project car) Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (-1)	Thanks for the input everyone! Please share any and all comments on this thread! Will mock something up and keep everyone updated! __________________ Follow us @ www.Facebook.com/YSPECtuning Like us on Instagram @ YSPECtuning
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05-20-2015, 08:21 AM	#11
katsooba First Lieutenant 85 Rep 354 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Israel iTrader: (0)	a relocated air filter F2X style location with better piping and shielding for the E82!! why did they have to put most of the piping right on top of the engine! __________________ 135i N55 / KW V3 / MHD Flash / Tons of grip mods / CP-E charge pipe / CP-E 7" FMIC
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05-20-2015, 05:47 PM	#12
aloksatoor Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 232 Posts Drives: Carrera S PDK Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Walnut Creek, CA iTrader: (0)	Some way to reduce weight up front. Its easy to loose weight in the rear not so the fronts. Bolt on (diy friendly) moon roof delete cf panel, easy 50lb savings. No one else make the panel. Last edited by aloksatoor; 05-20-2015 at 06:25 PM..
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05-20-2015, 09:09 PM	#13
Enzomnia Private 26 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Gray 135i w/ Coral Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	It would be cool to have side skirt extensions made for the 135i! __________________ 2011 135i - 6spd - JB4 G5 ISO - CP-E chargepipe - BMS Downpipe - aFe intake - H&R Super Sport Springs - CX Racing Intercooler
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05-20-2015, 09:53 PM	#14
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05-20-2015, 10:11 PM	#15
1forI Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 205 Posts Drives: N55 DCT 135 / E36 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Culver City, CA iTrader: (2)	Based on the options above I'll go with true cold air intake. Next suggestions: 1. Break cooling duct 2. Light weight bolt ons including roof panel (as mentioned above). __________________ [SIZE="1"]JB4 ISO, PURE Turbo Stage 1 v2, Megan DP, 5" stepped VRSF FMIC, AFE CAI, Fuel-it Stage 1 inline LPFP, ER Charge Pipe, KWV3 w/swift spring conversion, M3 Front Control Arms, e90 M3 FSB, Whiteline RSF Inserts, Dinan Camber Plates
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05-23-2015, 02:40 AM	#18
PeteA Major 127 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: E30, E82 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (3)	1. ODB flash tune for 2012+ ECU's (Like Cobb) 2. An intake that increases the volume of air and the diameter of all intake piping straight to the a stock/pure inlet pipe.
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05-23-2015, 08:55 AM	#19
ShocknAwe 1Addict 3233 Rep 7,893 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	You guys do realize that a sunroof delete would require switching the entire headliner as well... __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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05-24-2015, 12:21 AM	#22
PeteA Major 127 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: E30, E82 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (3)	Revosport already do a carbon roof. You will need liner and a new rear window as BMW don't sell the window seal separately.
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