JET's 335Xi - Page 9

**JET** · 10-23-2014

Took it out for a spin last night and drove to work today. Spools is nearly the same even with the clipped turbine and it definitely holds power better up top. It still drops off some, but doesn't fall on its face like it used to. I haven't adjusted boost and logged yet, so power is basically the same as before except it holds pretty well up top. It makes sport mode MUCH more usable instead of using the paddle shifters all the time.

Pretty happy so far, but I think stage 2 might be perfect. I am still wanting it to pull harder to redline.

**cmspaz** · 10-23-2014

Woot! Sounds like you're getting closer to where you want it to be. I still need another ride.

turbotalon1g · 10-23-2014

3.0L wants a 62mm minimum or a 58mm with big exhaust housing.

**JET** · 10-23-2014

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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g

3.0L wants a 62mm minimum or a 58mm with big exhaust housing.

There are some big singles out there with the N54. Not in my plans for this car. The biggest I would probably go is a BW EFR7163 in a twin scroll housing.

EnjoyDriving · 10-27-2014

When r u gonna have it on dyno?

**JET** · 10-27-2014

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Originally Posted by EnjoyDriving

When r u gonna have it on dyno?

No immediate plans. I will try and make the next dyno day I hear about since you can't really tune it. Just looking for numbers.

**JET** · 12-22-2014

Just got the JB4 app for my android phone, no more need for a laptop to log or change settings! Pretty awesome! I am making a custom map to run 20psi now. 20psi on a 10.2:1 compression engine on just E30 and a turbo WAY out of its efficiency range. Pretty crazy that it can do that!

**cmspaz** · 12-22-2014

That's neat!

Time for another dyno sesh?

**JET** · 12-22-2014

Yeah, might see if they will buy out my warranty package. I am ready for a downpipe and that means goodbye warranty, but hello 20whp!

**Murlo26** · 12-23-2014

warranties are over rated.

Can't put a price on fun.

**JET** · 12-23-2014

Yeah, 20psi is pretty awesome. I can't believe the personality of the car has changed so drastically for only $1300! I'll be having some runs against a B8 S4 with over $5k in to it in performance mods (APR stage 2.5) soon. We were damn close when I was on my pump gas tune at 14psi, but they were short runs. Found out he just started at my work and we are going to go play in the near future.

turbotalon1g · 12-24-2014

That the one you asked about on FB?

That is cool.

**JET** · 01-09-2015

So I bought some snow tires from Top Shelf Tires in Ramsey and had them put them on. NEVER go there. The douche bags cracked my one wheel trying to get the run flats off and wouldn't do anything. I disputed the charges on my Visa and the guy flat out lied on his response. That didn't end up mattering though as Visa wouldn't do anything because the actual product I bought wasn't what was damaged. I was pretty pissed. They put a huge gouge in the one wheel too. I have new wheels on the way and had to get that one welded to work for now.

Anyway, pretty pumped for the new wheels to show up!

**Kracka** · 01-09-2015

Wow, that sucks. After some bad experiences, the only tire places I'll use anymore are TireRack approved installers or dealerships; at least that way you know they're insured and have good equipment.

**JET** · 01-09-2015

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Originally Posted by Kracka

Wow, that sucks. After some bad experiences, the only tire places I'll use anymore are TireRack approved installers or dealerships; at least that way you know they're insured and have good equipment.

Yeah, my parents owned a small business and I like to give them my business if possible. They also had the tires in stock, but it really bit me in the ass this time.

AwdGSX13 · 01-09-2015

Man that sucks, I know run flats can be hard (I have mounted a few sets myself) but to gouge and crack a wheel is impressive... then not to take care of you after doing it is even more impressive.

Grappler · 01-09-2015

Always take before and after photos goes miles in small claims court.

tehehodi · 01-09-2015

^is it worth the time and laywer fees to get a few hundred bucks?
Most likely, he would have to take vacation/PTO just to go to court and fight it out.

Not worth it IMO unless the car fell off a lift and had more damage.

AwdGSX13 · 01-09-2015

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Originally Posted by tehehodi

^is it worth the time and laywer fees to get a few hundred bucks?
Most likely, he would have to take vacation/PTO just to go to court and fight it out.

Not worth it IMO unless the car fell off a lift and had more damage.

I dunno, BMW wheels can be pretty expensive.. a few hundred might be a understatement.

**Kracka** · 01-09-2015

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Originally Posted by JET

Yeah, my parents owned a small business and I like to give them my business if possible. They also had the tires in stock, but it really bit me in the ass this time.

Supporting small/local is great, and I think most of us try to support them when we can, but do your due diligence to make sure they are legit operations with insurance coverage, member of the BBB in good standing, Chamber of Commerce...something that points they're in business for the right reasons.